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Coupling device between a steerable wheel and a steering control member

US4993734A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 2, 1989
Grant dateFeb 19, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62K25/005
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A coupling device between a vehicle steerable wheel and a steering control member, the steerable wheel being carried by a single arm, connected to a suspension arm rotatively mounted, at one of its ends, on a transversal axis of the chassis of the vehicle, wherein the single arm comprises a transmission and guiding rod directed eccenteredly upwards and rigidly fixed thereupon and this rod cooperates with a slide bar on which is pivotally connected at one end, at least one link, and the said device being applied to steering couplings for MacPherson type front suspension motorcycles.

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