Independent steering mechanism of controllable hydraulic locking type for left and right wheels
US9988079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D7/1509
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An independent steering mechanism of controllable hydraulic locking type for left and right wheels is provided. The independent steering mechanism includes a power steering mechanism, a steering drive mechanism, a hydraulic locking mechanism and an electronic control unit. Power of the left and right steering motors flows through the worm, the worm gear, the gear to drive left and right racks to translate. Outer ends of the left and right racks are connected to left and right tie rods via spherical hinges respectively. Inner ends of the left and right racks are connected to a piston rod and a cylinder barrel via spherical hinges respectively. A left chamber and a right chamber in the hydraulic cylinder are connected to an oil reservoir via an electro-hydraulic valve. The left and right steering motor controllers for the left and right steering motor and the electro-hydraulic valve controller are communicated via CAN bus.
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