Steering knuckle gearbox assembly
US11772702B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/25
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering knuckle gearbox assembly (138) comprises a body having a housing portion (140) having a cavity defined in the housing portion (140); a mating portion (142) connected to the housing portion (140) and being pivotably mountable an axle frame (106a) of a vehicle; and a mounting portion (144) for having a steering link (90) of the vehicle pivotably mounted to the mounting portion (144). An input shaft (176) is rotationally supported by the housing portion (140) and extends into the cavity at its one end and is operatively connectable to a drive axle (94) of the vehicle at its other end. An output shaft (187) is rotationally supported by the housing portion (140) and extends into the cavity at its one end and is operatively connected to the input shaft (176) at its other end. The output shaft (187) is offset in height from the input shaft (176). A steerable track system for a vehicle is also described.
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