Steering apparatus for four-wheeled vehicle
US6375206B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D7/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering apparatus for a four-wheeled vehicle transmits a steering force through a steering shaft, a reduction gear mechanism, a steering lever and right and left tie rods to right and left knuckles. The reduction gear mechanism includes a pinion gear turned by the steering shaft, and steering gear engaged with the pinion gear mounted on a lever shaft. The pinion gear and the steering gear are cut in a taper and both of the gears are press-engaged together in an axial direction by a spring so that no backlash is formed between the pinion gear and the steering gear.
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