Vehicle
US12024259B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62M17/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a front differential, a pair of constant-velocity joints, and a steering mechanism. The steering mechanism includes a pitman arm, a pair of tie rods, a pair of first link arms each connecting the pitman arm with a corresponding one of the pair of tie rods, and a pair of second link arms each connecting a corresponding one of the pair of first link arms with a body frame. In a plan view, at least a portion of each constant-velocity joint is located between first and second straight lines extending in a fore-aft direction and through first and second connectors extending between the tie rods and the first link arms. The first connector, the second connector, and at least a portion of each constant-velocity joint are located between third and fourth straight lines extending between the first and second link arms.
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