Four-wheel steering system for vehicle
US4572316A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 1985 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D7/1536
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A four-wheel steering system for a vehicle comprising a steering mechanism including a steering wheel, a front wheel turning mechanism operatively connected to the steering mechanism to turn the front wheels according to the turning angle of the steering wheel, a rear wheel turning mechanism operatively connected to the steering mechanism to turn the rear wheels in response to operation of the steering wheel, and a rear wheel steering ratio changing mechanism for changing the ratio of the turning angle of the rear wheels to the turning angle of the steering wheel.
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