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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8079607 | Spherical bearing for a steering joint A spherical bearing including a ball having an external surface defined by an outside diameter of said ball and an outer race having an inside surface contoured to a shape defined by said external surface of the ball. The inside surface extends between a stud end an... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8056911 | Compound steering mechanism In summary, there is provided a front axle mounting assembly (100) which is suitable for a tractor or a construction vehicle for example. The assembly comprises a steerable front axle (130), which is typically the front axle on a tractor, and a pair of... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7914022 | Vehicle control systems and methods Systems and methods for controlling the speed and direction of vehicles such as tractors. ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7793951 | Integrated center point steering mechanism for a model vehicle A steering mechanism for a model vehicle is provided, having one or more steering actuators, a steering control arm pivotally mounted for rotation relative to a model vehicle chassis, the steering control arm being coupled directly to at least two tie rods, each tie... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7644940 | Progressive transmission mechanism The invention relates to a transmission mechanism (20) of a progressive gear (1), especially a steering gear for a vehicle, comprising a seating for each of an input shaft (10) and an output shaft (30). The transmission mechanism (20 | 01/12/2010 |
| 7562884 | Vehicle having at least one axle steerable via a knuckle steering gear A vehicle having at least one axle (1) steerable via a knuckle steering system (4) which is designed with one main steering cylinder device (6) flexibly connected with track rods (8A, 8B). The track rods are in operative connection... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7416199 | Steering device for motor vehicle There is disclosed a steering apparatus for a vehicle in which a steering power of a steering shaft is assisted by a column-assist type electric power steering apparatus so that the steering power is transmitted to steer the wheels by means of a steering mechanism, ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7389998 | Vehicle steering system A vehicle steering system is configured to avoid contact between wheels and wheel housings when the wheels are steered and to enlarge the maximum steering angle. The vehicle steering system has a steering knuckle that supports a wheel for rotation about a wheel axis... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7357401 | Steering system for automotive vehicles A steering system for a vehicle having a body supported on at least two sets of steerable wheels, generally consisting of a steering shaft provided with a wheel, supported on such body; a torque transmitting main shaft supported longitudinally on the body; means ope... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354054 | Link assembly for a vehicle suspension system A suspension link assembly for a vehicle suspension system. A preferred form comprises only three different kinds of components. The components are a stud shaft, a sleeve nut and a grommet. In an alternative form a barrel-shaped, molded plastic spacer is added. The ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350792 | Automotive steering and suspension system A system of linkages for a beam-type straight axle drive arrangement which accurately control the vehicle steering as well as axle location throughout its full range of suspension compression. This system can be retrofitted onto existing vehicles as a “bolt-on” ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347434 | Four-wheel steering assembly A steering assembly for a vehicle includes a forward apparatus positioned toward the front of the vehicle and having a first front wheel assembly and a second front wheel assembly. The steering assembly includes a gear having teeth and being pivotable about a pivot ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7341260 | Skateboard A truck includes a chassis attached to a deck of the skateboard, a yoke pivotally connected to the chassis and two wheels provided on the yoke. The chassis includes a rod extended from the underside thereof. The yoke includes a first portion, a second portion extend... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7274164 | Electronic control system for operating groups of a vehicle Electronic control system for an actuation device of operating groups of a vehicle comprising an electronic gearcase that allows the activation and deactivation of said at least one device to be managed. The gearcase defines a first operating condition of the select... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7261306 | Grommet device The present invention relates to grommets. In particular, the present invention relates to grommets used within vehicle suspension systems. In preferred embodiments, the dome end of the grommet comprises an anular extension that engages a fastener or bolt extending ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258364 | Progressive translation mechanism The invention relates to a translation mechanism (20) on a progressive gear (1), preferably a steering gear on a vehicle, with an input shaft (10) and an output shaft (30). Said translation mechanism (20) comprises three moving par... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7207581 | Adjustable hydrostatic control system An adjustable hydrostatic control system that adjusts in length to locate mutual neutral locations while transmitting the necessary torque through mating sliding spines. ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7192040 | Drive mechanism for vehicle The present invention provides an electric-driven vehicle, which comprises a supporting platform and an upright tube, wherein the supporting platform has first and second ends and a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the first and second ends, the upright tube is fi... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7185900 | Frame and steering mechanism for three-wheel vehicle A frame and steering arrangement for a three-wheel vehicle that includes a rigid, open box frame of a durable material. The open box frame includes primary and secondary side rails spaced from each other and joined at opposite ends by a front rail and a rear plate. ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7168717 | High clearance vehicle suspension with twin spindles for transferring steering torque An independent strut suspension utilizes upright twin spindles and a spindle cap linked to the spindles that translates vertically along the spindles as the suspension moves over uneven terrain. An upright strut shaft is mounted in a strut journal for axial and rota... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7159903 | Steering mechanism for power cycle A steering mechanism is mainly comprised of an upper and a lower axle seat, in which the upper axle seat and the lower axle seat are provided for receiving an upper axle and a lower axle respectively. The upper and the lower seats are combined together by pivotally ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7131653 | Steering device for the support device for the rear wheel hub in motor-vehicles A support device for motor-vehicle wheel hubs adapted to be mounted between the hub and the body of the rear suspension, consisting of a connection element (12), rotatably connected to the body of the suspension and adapted to rotate on a plane which is basic... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7073822 | Flexible cable lever arm steering system apparatus and method A steering suspension system utilizing a flexible push/pull cable attached from an operator input mechanism across a suspension system to a wheel steering mechanism. An operator input mechanism is located within a land vehicle structure supported by a wheel. A suspe... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066492 | Impact force relieving structure in steering device of car A steering device (20) for an automobile (1) comprises a steering shaft (23) supporting a steering wheel (24), a steering gear device (26) disposed rearwardly of the lower end of the steering shaft (23), and an operative con... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7029016 | Shock absorbing structure of turning mechanism of an electric cart equipped with twin front wheels A turning mechanism of an electric cart includes twin front wheels, a control shaft, and an axle; the shaft has a horizontal rod portion at a lower end; the front wheels are connected to two ends of the axle while the axle is arranged under the horizontal rod portio... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7000931 | Methods and apparatus for steering an ATV Methods and apparatus related to the suspension and steering of all terrain vehicles (ATVs) are disclosed. An ATV having a frame and a wheel carrier for rotatably supporting a wheel is provided. A tie rod is coupled to the wheel carrier at an outer joint. An inner j... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6992571 | Seatbelt-fastening prompting apparatus A seatbelt-fastening prompting apparatus which includes; a seatbelt fastening detector for detecting whether a seatbelt is fastened or unfastened; a vibrator for vibrating a steering wheel; and a controller for activating the vibrator when an ignition switch is turn... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6974141 | Steering knuckle assembly for steering apparatus in motor vehicle A steering knuckle assembly for a steering apparatus in a motor vehicle has an attachable and separable connector for ball joint connection between a tie rod and a knuckle. Therefore, the tie rod can be more easily separated from the knuckle at improved work efficie... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6938907 | Lean-induced steerable wheel assembly A lean-induced steerable wheel assembly has a pair of parallel wheel hub carriers arranged on either side of a leanable chassis spine. A linkage connects the wheel hub carriers to the chassis spine so that the wheels lean in unison with the chassis spine. A steering... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6921109 | Device providing variable steering responsiveness The present invention relates to a steering linkage device which transmits a user's input motion to at least one wheel of a vehicle, wherein the steering linkage device produces an output motion of a particular magnitude. The ratio of the magnitude of the input moti... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6913273 | Control arm, and method of making a control arm A control arm includes a connection tube and two mounting eyes respectively attached to opposite ends of the tube. Each mounting eye has a sleeve and a rubber-metal element vulcanized into the sleeve. In a method of making such a control arm, an elongate tubular mem... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6869088 | Steering apparatus for vehicle A steering apparatus for a vehicle has: a steering shaft rotatable with a steering force applied from a steering wheel; a cable unit for transmitting a rotational force with an output member and a pair of cable wires; and a speed reducing gear disposed between the s... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6796567 | Cable-type steering device A cable-type steering device in which a driving pulley coupled to a first pulley shaft connected to a steering wheel and a follower pulley coupled to a second pulley shaft connected to a steering gear box are connected to each other by operating cables, whereby a st... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6719311 | Vehicle steering assembly A steering assembly is provided for steering a pair of vehicle wheels. The assembly includes a tie rod assembly having first and second tie rods. Each of the tie rods has an inboard end and an outboard end. The inboard ends may be coupled to the output member of a s... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6612594 | Connector rod A vehicle steering assembly comprising a vehicle steering system, a wheel assembly including a pivotal wheel hub for supporting a wheel, a knuckle mounted to the hub, and a pivot arm extending outward from the knuckle. The vehicle steering assembly furthe... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6572127 | Link assembly for a vehicle suspension system A suspension link assembly for a vehicle suspension system. A preferred form comprises only three different kinds of components. The components are a stud shaft, a sleeve nut and a grommet. In an alternative form a barrel-shaped, molded plastic spacer is ... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6375205 | Articulating means between two connecting parts and motor vehicle wheel suspension equipped therewith An articulating between two linking parts, said articulation comprising a hinge yoke provided with two non-parallel shafts each defining an axis of rotation and carried by each of the two linking parts respectively, with elastic hinge rings inserted betwe... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6334623 | Steering apparatus for four-wheeled vehicle A steering apparatus for a four-wheeled vehicle transmits a steering force through a steering shaft, a spur gear type reduction gear mechanism, a steering lever and right and left tie rods to right and left knuckles. The reduction gear mechanism includes ... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6325396 | Steering assembly A vehicle steering assembly includes steerable wheels mounted on half fork members which are pivotally coupled the outer ends of an axle member. A rack and pinion assembly is attached to the axle member and has an input shaft coupled to a steering wheel, ... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6203038 | Vehicle steering mechanism The present invention relates to a vehicle steering mechanism having a variable transmission ratio, and a steering gear designed for such a steering mechanism.... | 03/20/2001 |
