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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7841605 | Vehicle steering centering device A steering centering device for vehicles to import straight line stability without excess induced resistance during use. The device includes a pair of spring urged roller bearing assemblies connected to the vehicle steering assembly for select movement along respect... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7806419 | Steer wheel control system with reciprocating cylinder A steering system control apparatus having a centering unit for resisting off-center movement of the steer wheels of a vehicle and returning them to a selected center position after each such movement. A centering shaft is connected to the steering shaft of a vehicl... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7401677 | Self-centering steering system A steering system (10) for a vehicle (16) comprises a housing (20) having first and second end portions (32, 34) and an intermediate portion (50). A steering member (66) is supported for axial movement in the housing (20 | 07/22/2008 |
| 7360776 | Method and apparatus for rebound control A stabilizing apparatus and method that replaces the existing shock absorber of a road vehicle that works to resist the initiation of body roll during cornering. It seeks to counter act the forces being generated by the vehicle suspension springs that exacerbate the... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7236096 | Slope detector In a dump truck where a monitoring system prevents the raising of the cargo bed when the level of lateral tilt exceeds a safe limit, a keyed switch allows for presetting the maximum safe degree of tilt by simple left or right manipulation of the switch, and to switc... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7219908 | Steer wheel control system with stationary piston and reciprocating cylinder A steering system control apparatus having a centering unit for resisting off-center movement of the steer wheels of a vehicle and returning them to a selected center position after each such movement. A centering shaft is connected to the steering shaft of a vehicl... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7207580 | Precision steer wheel control system with remote trim valve assembly A steer wheel control system having a centering unit for holding center by resisting off-center movement of the steered wheels of a vehicle and returning them to a selected center position after each such movement, and a trim unit for remotely varying the selected c... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207579 | Precision steer wheel control system with external solenoid A steer wheel control system having a centering unit for holding center by resisting off-center movement of the steered wheels of a vehicle and returning them to a selected center position after each such movement, and a trim unit for remotely varying the selected c... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7185903 | Linear suspension spring The invention is a suspension spring apparatus for a vehicle wherein the suspension spring maintains a linear alignment irrespective of the position of the articulating strut, where the articulating strut is selected from the group consisting of: control arms, axle ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182353 | Turn brake for multi-track vehicles A turn brake includes a cylinder assembly coupled to a conventional front-wheel steering system of a multi-track vehicle. The cylinder assembly generates fluid power for applying differential braking force to left and right wheels of the vehicle in response to turni... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178815 | Stabilizer bar integrated end link A stabilizer bar for an automotive vehicle is provided having an end link mounted to at least one end thereof. One end of the end link includes a bore in which is received a spherical bearing, such that forces transferred directly from the stabilizer bar to the end ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7159880 | Force connection strut A connection strut of a chassis of a passenger car or utility vehicle for the connection between the chassis and the wheel carrier, preferably an axle strut or a chassis control arm, with an elongated basic body and at least two mount supports arranged at the end fo... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7148445 | Process for manufacturing a tie rod housing A process for manufacturing a tie rod housing formed of a tie rod head (1) and a shaft element (2) fastened thereto. The tie rod head (1) receives its final shape by a mechanical machining process after the manufacture of the tie rod housing bla... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7118118 | Steer wheel control system with dual pistons connected to a common shaft A steering system control apparatus for resisting off-center movement of the steer wheels of a vehicle and returning them to a selected center position after each such movement. A centering shaft is connected to the steering shaft from a steering gear for rotational... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7077432 | Steering column assembly having break-away device The steering column assembly includes a housing having a longitudinal axis, a support member supported by the housing for movement about a shift axis, and a shift lever operatively connected to the support member and extending radially from the shift axis for shifti... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7010407 | One-way orifice for controlling a supply flow rate and permitting rapid reverse flow In a hydraulic system for controlling the rate at which fluid flows to an oncoming clutch and for quickly disengaging the clutch, a source of pressurized fluid, a valve hydraulically connected to the fluid source including a spool for alternately opening and closing... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6994361 | Steer wheel control system with trimmable rotary plate A steering control apparatus centers a vehicle steer wheel movable away from a selected center position and includes a rotary member having a face with centering detents, a piston member having a face arranged opposite to the rotary member face with a centering dete... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6916029 | Independent steering device for an axle A trailer axle has steerable wheels that rotate on hub assemblies pivotally mounted to the axle. Connected to the axle is a mechanism for controlling the pivoting of the hub assemblies and thereby limiting the extent to which the steerable wheels turn. The mechanism... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6834734 | Device for compensating directional offset of electrical scooter An electrical scooter includes a chassis having front and rear ends to which front and rear wheels are mounted. A seat is mounted on the chassis for supporting a rider thereon. A steering shaft is rotatably mounted to the front end of the chassis in an upright manne... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6817620 | Precision steer wheel control system with internal solenoid A steer wheel control system having a centering unit for resisting off-center movement of the steered wheels of a vehicle and returning them to a selected center position after each such movement, and a trim unit for remotely varying the selected center position. A ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6698777 | Dynamically adjustable motion stabilizer A dynamically adjustable motion stabilizer, including a motion stabilizer in combination with a centering adjustment mechanism for yieldingly urging a relatively movable load member toward a normal or centered position relative to another load member, inc... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6530585 | Vehicle steering stabilizer with detent ramp in rotary plate A steering stabilizer apparatus for the steering system of a vehicle having a steerable member movable away from a selected center position in response to a steering movement. The apparatus includes a rotary member having a corresponding face with centeri... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6508483 | Sidecar steering aid A sidecar steering aid. A coupling mechanism is provided for coupling the sidecar to a steering member of a vehicle to which the sidecar is attached. The coupling mechanism includes a spring adapted to provide resistance to compression and tension about a... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6439586 | Spring band for an axle assembly A self-steering auxiliary axle assembly having an elastic member for use as a steering damper is provided. The axle assembly has a frame with an axle supported by the frame in spaced relation therefrom with retracted and highway positions. At least one ai... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6418856 | Passive steering assembly for a guided vehicle A passive steering assembly for a guided vehicle movable along a guideway includes a vehicle including at least one axle structure; a pivot joint at each end of the axle structure; a wheel mounting pivotably engaged with each pivot joint; a hub for rotata... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6402197 | Steering column of power steering apparatus A steering column of a power steering apparatus constructed with a tube fixed on the steering column and a steering shaft inserted inside of the tube to transmit manipulation force to a steering linkage in response to manipulation of a steering wheel, sai... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6170354 | Steering gear box for toy vehicle A steering mechanism and associated gearbox is disclosed for a toy car or other small motorized vehicle. The steering mechanism comprises a steering arm, collar, return spring and an alignment adjustor. These components are externally mounted on a gear bo... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6086074 | Steering lock system A steering lock mechanism for a steerable axle assembly. The mechanism includes a fluid-actuated pin mounted within a cylinder. The cylinder is carried by a plate attached to a steerable wheel end. The pin carried by the cylinder has a tapered end which e... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6003887 | Rotary centering compensator for vehicle steering systems A centering compensator for resisting movement of the steerable wheels of a vehicle to either side of a selected center position, and for returning them to this center position after each such movement. The apparatus includes a cam follower member connect... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5707073 | Stabilizer link A stabilizer link for a steering and suspension assembly for a bus or other vehicle comprising a pair of shafts and a housing that is defined by a pair of cylinders that are joined together by a rod or stem. Each cylinder defines a pair of contiguous tape... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5620194 | Self-steering suspension lockout mechanism A lockout mechanism for a self-steering axle suspension system is provided by using the internal fluid reservoir and piston of a shock absorber normally used to dampen oscillations of the wheels in such a suspension, by employing a selectively actuatable ... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5527053 | Detent centering compensator for vehicle steering systems A compensating apparatus resists movement of the steered wheels of a vehicle to either side of a selected center position, and returns them to this center position after such movement. The apparatus includes a cam member connected to the steered wheels fo... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5456330 | Return-to-neutral mechanism of rear wheel steering device A return-m-neutral mechanism for a rear wheel steering device for an electronically controlled four wheel steering vehicle, in which a spring provided in the return-to-neutral mechanism does not come into operation within a predetermined steering angle ra... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5259635 | Wheelchair A wheelchair for competition use comprising a steerable front wheel assembly with a return mechanism to keep the wheel assembly in dead centre in absence of steering command. The rear axle of the wheelchair includes articulated connections to perform camb... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5000716 | Spring steering device for toy cars A steering device for a toy car has a steering system tie rod carrying, at opposing ends thereof, respective spindles adapted to support steerable wheels. Accordion-shaped springs are connected between the ends of the steering system tie rod and the corre... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4822012 | Single spring safety stabilizer for vehicle steering linkage A safety stabilizer for vehicle steering linkages for connection between a fixed portion of the vehicle and a movable element of the steering linkage comprising an outer cylinder and an inner fluid filled cylinder extending longitudinally through one end ... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4781262 | Vehicle steering system In a steering system in which both front and rear wheels are steerable, the rear road wheels are adapted to be turned in the direction opposite to the direction of turning of the front road wheels only when a steering wheel is turned with a torque or effo... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4709939 | Front wheel centering mechanism for wheelchairs A centering mechanism is provided for the front wheels of a wheelchair having pairs of front and rear wheels. The centering mechanism has particular applicability for racing wheelchairs, such as those used in marathon racing. Linkage is employed to form a... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4708354 | Vehicle steering stabilizer A steering stabilizer apparatus for connection with the steering components of a knee action type vehicle front wheel suspension system which biases the steerable wheels toward a straight forward neutral position.... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4697817 | Motor vehicle steering stabilizing apparatus The present invention relates to a steering stabilizer which may be used on automobiles, motor homes, trucks, busses or tractor-trailers to provide better steering control by automatically returning the steering wheel to the neutral position after deflect... | 10/06/1987 |
