All-wheel steering system and vehicle incorporating the same
US7918305B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D5/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An all-wheel steering system and vehicle, e.g., riding lawn mower, incorporating the same. The system may include a linkage system that operatively connects the vehicle wheels for simultaneous turning. The system, in one embodiment, includes a power steering unit having fixed or variable output for a given steering input. The system may further include a mechanism for reducing speed based upon mower steering angle.
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