Front wheel steering device for motor vehicles
US4741545A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 1987 |
| Grant date | May 3, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K25/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A front wheel supporting member comprises a steering handle, a member supporting a single front wheel, an arm which supports the front wheel supporting member on a motor vehicle body, and a link assembly by which the steering handle and the front wheel supporting member are angularly movable coupled to each other. The link assembly includes a first universal joint operatively coupled to the steering handle and a second universal joint operatively coupled to the front wheel supporting member. The second universal joint has a center on the axis of angular movement of the front wheel supporting member.
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