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Steering apparatus providing variable steering ratios

US8991280B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2013
Grant dateMar 31, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20564
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Steering apparatus having variable steering ratios are disclosed herein. An apparatus disclosed herein includes a steering drum to rotate about a longitudinal axis in a first direction and a second direction different than the first direction. The steering drum has a shape to provide a varying steering ratio when the steering drum is rotated.

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