Lockable steering mechanism for ride-on vehicle
US11358675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K9/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lockable steering mechanism for a children's ride-on vehicle is provided. The steering mechanism has a steering shaft coupled to a steering link that is coupled to the vehicle's front wheels. A steering wheel is axially fixed to the steering shaft. A lifter guide is rotationally and axially fixed to the steering shaft, and a lifter is rotationally fixed to and axially moveable about the lifter guide. A rotatable locking ring rotates from a first position to a second position. The lifter engages the steering wheel when the locking ring is in the first position to rotationally fix the steering wheel to the steering shaft. The lifter is rotationally decoupled from the steering wheel when the locking ring is in a second position to rotationally decouple the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
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