Vehicle steering arrangements
US7618050B2 · kind B2 · utility
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15Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2204/13
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle steering arrangement for an amphibious vehicle having retractable steered wheels with which the steering input to such wheels is automatically substantially curtailed upon retraction of the wheels. Retraction of the wheels causes a steering link to swing toward its steering axis to thereby reduce its effective radius while steering input to a marine propulsion remains unchanged. The reduced steering input to the wheels reduces space needed to accommodate the wheels in their retracted position.
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