Steering knuckle for a vehicle

US9505432B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Steeve Paré · Shawinigan, CA
• Steve Fréchette · Drummondville, CA
• Serge Latulippe · Saint-Hyacinthe, CA
• William Gasse · Drummondville, CA
• André Léger · Drummondville, CA
• Andre Todd · Fresno, US
• Nicolas Dubuc · Drummondville, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 26, 2015
• Grant date: Nov 29, 2016
• Expiry date: Oct 26, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D55/065
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical 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 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 location(s) 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.