Mounting assembly for a steerable wheel with variable track width
US11730073B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D9/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wheel-mounting assembly for a utility vehicle includes a chassis and a wheel support assembly mounted to respective outboard ends of first and second telescopic axle assemblies. The first and second telescopic axle assemblies are laterally spaced from one another and are each secured to the chassis. The first and second telescopic axle assemblies each include a respective actuator arranged to control extension and retraction thereof for steering and track-width control.
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