Class 280/93.507 - Idler arm

Subclass of Class 280 - Land vehicles
Definition: Subject matter comprising an intermediary link member pivotally
No. of patents: 24
Last issue date: 04/01/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
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
7331590	Commercial vehicle suspension assembly This invention relates to a commercial vehicle suspension assembly that includes an axle, a rack and pinion steering assembly, and a pivot mount assembly for connecting the rack and pinion steering assembly to the axle of the vehicle. The pivot mount assembly contro...	02/19/2008
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
6767022	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...	07/27/2004
6572125	Rack and pinion steering arrangement for a riding lawnmower A pinion mounted at the lower end of a steering column engages a rack which is supported for movement laterally of the longitudinal axis of a riding lawnmower. Opposite ends of the rack have respective drag links pivotally mounted thereto. Free ends of th...	06/03/2003
6435527	Mechanism for adjusting toe angle of wheel and steering apparatus A toe-angle adjusting mechanism that accurately adjust a toe angle of a wheel. The mechanism includes adjusting pins and a locking plate. The adjusting pins have eccentric shafts and engagement shafts. The locking plate has engaging holes. The locking pla...	08/20/2002
5890558	All-wheel steering mechanism for a cleaning vehicle A cleaning vehicle including an all-wheel steering mechanism. First, second and third wheels are mounted to the vehicle for rotation about respective first, second and third rotational axes and for pivotal movement about respective first, second and third...	04/06/1999
5829768	Arm and process for forging the same An arm for a vehicle suspension has at least two connecting portions and a communicating portion. The at least two connecting portions are connectable to a vehicle suspension. The communicating portion communicates each of the at least two connecting port...	11/03/1998
5820147	Steerable solid axle suspension for a vehicle A novel steerable solid axle suspension system capable of eliminating the need for steering dampers includes a solid axle (12) suspended from a vehicle frame (14) by leaf spring assemblies (48) and right and left shock absorbers (30, 38). The suspension a...	10/13/1998
5765844	Linkage assembly A linkage assembly (20) for use in turning steerable vehicle wheels includes a hollow center link (30) formed of a single piece of sheet metal. A first hollow tie rod (54) is pivotally connected with a first connector section (48) of the center link (30) ...	06/16/1998
5651561	Twin I-beam front suspension system A novel twin I-beam front suspension system is disclosed having a first and a second radius arm, the rearward end of each radius arm being adapted to cooperate with a bushing to connect to the vehicle frame. The radius arm bushing static rate on one side ...	07/29/1997
5597181	Steering assembly with idler lever mounted to housing A vehicle steering system having a rack and pinion housing, a steering shaft assembly, a driven rack assembly, and an idler lever. The housing has a unitary idler lever mount. The steering shaft assembly has a pinion gear located in the housing. The drive...	01/28/1997
5390945	Low-speed maneuverability enhancement for long single-unit vehicles An elongated single-unit vehicle having a steering system that provides increased vehicle maneuverability at slow speeds. The vehicle has a front steering axle connected to steerable front wheel assemblies, an auxiliary steering axle connected to steerabl...	02/21/1995
5257821	Steering axle for track-guidable commercial vehicles, particularly buses Steering apparatus for track-guidable buses or similar commercial vehicles, in which a supporting arm carrying a track guiding roller is conventionally held on a wheel carrier and extends in the driving direction, reaching outward in front of the vehicle ...	11/02/1993
4813512	Idler wheel assemblies A vertically-sprung idler wheel of a lift truck is journaled near the outer end of an arm pivotally mounted for limited rotation about a substantially horizontal longitudinal axis, and spring means are provided to oppose rotation of the arm. The idler whe...	03/21/1989
4754837	Lift truck steering apparatus In a lift truck having one steerable powered drive wheel assembly and a steerable idler wheel assembly interconnected by a pair of links and a crank, steering is accomplished by means which apply torque directly to the drive wheel assembly. The steering r...	07/05/1988
4657271	Vehicle steering system A steering system for a vehicle having a pair of levers pivotably affixed to the chassis connecting the output of the steering gear mechanism, to tie rods which connect to the wheel assembly steering input. The steering system minimizes the space required...	04/14/1987
4585084	Agricultural tractor The tractor has four front wheels and four rear wheels. The wheels are arranged so that they all run in different tracks during the tractor's straight-ahead travel. The wheels are provided with low-pressure, low-profile tires. The front wheels are drivabl...	04/29/1986
4563015	Steering mechanism mounting arrangement A motor vehicle comprises a floor pan having stepped portions, and a steerable axle with a pair of steerable wheels suspended from the floor pan adjoining the stepped portions on the outside thereof. The steering mechanism includes a pitman arm, a pair of...	01/07/1986
4522418	Steerable wheel suspension arrangement In motor vehicles, in particular passenger cars possessing an axle or axles with steerable wheels, the steering-gear box is conventionally located asymmetrically with respect to the center-line. The result of this on the steering linkage is that the linka...	06/11/1985
4364578	Lateral drag link type steering linkage for a vehicle A lateral drag link type steering linkage for an automotive vehicle equipped with a vehicle frame and a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels attached thereto. The linkage includes a relay lever pivotally mounted at one end thereof to the vehicle...	12/21/1982
4205860	Steering system and steering gear embodied the system therein A steering system for light vehicles, wherein the steering ratio is made variable so that the ratio is less than 1/3 until about 20 degrees of handle steering angle, is 1/2 to 4/5 between about 20 to 45 degrees of handle steering angle, and is such that t...	06/03/1980
4161327	Steering assembly for a vehicle, especially for an industrial floor vehicle, such as a forklift truck An axle assembly for steerable wheels of a vehicle, especially an industrial floor vehicle such as a forklift truck, is designed to permit a maximum steering displacement of the wheels by mounting the wheels on axle carriers pivotal upon an axle housing a...	07/17/1979
4146340	Calibrated replacement torque rod A torque rod replacement assembly which includes ball joint assemblies, each having a projection arm, one of which telescopes into the other, weld slots being provided for permanent assembly, and graduation being provided on the telescoping parts to facil...	03/27/1979

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