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Steering system for three-wheeled vehicle

US8762002B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

Daniel Shakespear · Eppstein, DE
Frank Leopold · Taunusstein, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 23, 2011
Grant date	Jun 24, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 10, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB62K5/027
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle includes a frame, first and second wheels that are selectively rotatable about a first horizontal axis, a third wheel, and a steering system. The steering system operatively connects the third wheel to the frame such that the third wheel is selectively rotatable about a second horizontal axis. The steering system is configured to selectively toe the third wheel and to laterally displace the third wheel with respect to the frame, thereby increasing stability during turning.

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