Steering linkage
US8272470B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D5/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering linkage for a vehicle, having a first draglink (32), an auxiliary steering cylinder (34) and a second draglink (38). The auxiliary steering cylinder (34) has a through piston rod (36). The first draglink (32) is arranged between a guide arm (12) of a steering gear (10) and a first end (35) of the through piston rod (36). The second draglink (38) is arranged between steerable vehicle wheels (48, 50) and the second end (37) of the through piston rod (36), thereby making it possible for the steerable vehicle wheels (48, 50) to be steered via the steering gear (10).
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