Integrated steering gear, frame member and engine mount base
US8226097B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D3/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integrated steering gear, frame structure and engine mount base for a vehicle includes an elongate, generally hollow housing having at least one mounting portion at each of opposing ends. A steering gear including a steering gear input and a pair of opposingly-oriented tie rods is assembled within the hollow housing such that the steering gear input and the tie rods extend from the interior of the housing. An engine mount base is integrated into the housing. The integrated steering gear, frame structure and engine mount base is mountable to a vehicle support frame to function as a subframe member of the support frame.
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