Steering knuckle for a vehicle
US9010781B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D55/065
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering knuckle to be used with the steering assembly of a vehicle such as a farming tractor is disclosed. The steering knuckle comprises several preconfigured attachment areas where attachment element(s) or bracket(s) can be releasably yet rigidly secured. The attachment areas may be further reinforced with additional knuckle material (e.g. metal, metallic alloy). The steering knuckle therefore provides predetermined and preconfigured attachment locations where a wheel-replacing track system can be secured, thereby allowing the track system to be mounted to the vehicle while avoiding attachment at inconvenient or weak locations.
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