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Document | Title | Date |
20090000853 | Bush Bearing and Rack-and-Pinion Type Steering Apparatus for Automobile Using the Same - A bush bearing | 01-01-2009 |
20090065285 | VEHICLE STEERING APPARATUS - A vehicle steering apparatus, includes a steering member for rotational operation, a support mechanism that supports the steering member so as to be movable between a housing position where the steering member is housed in a fixed frame of an instrument panel and a projection position where the steering member projects to an outside of the fixed frame, and that regulates an attitude of the steering member located between the housing position and the projection position, and a movable frame that moves together with the steering member, and that constitutes a part of the instrument panel by covering an opening formed in the fixed frame of the instrument panel when the steering member is housed at the housing position. | 03-12-2009 |
20090078490 | CONSTRAINT MECHANISM FOR STEERING DEVICE OF FOUR-WHEELED VEHICLE - A steering device for steering front wheels of a four-wheeled vehicle is disclosed, comprising a steering wheel, a steering column, a lower column, and a steering gear box. The lower column is coupled via universal joints to the steering column and the steering gear box. The steering gear box includes a housing in which a rack and a screw rod are accommodated. The rack has an end coupled via a spherical joint to a tie rod, which is jointed to the front wheel. The spherical joint includes an anti-loosening washer. The housing has an inside surface forming a step over which a sleeve is fit for being engageable with the anti-loosening washer of the spherical joint to form a constraint to an inward travel of the spherical joint of the tie rod into the housing so as to set a constraint to steering angle of the front wheel. | 03-26-2009 |
20090242314 | STEERING ASSEMBLY MECHANISM FOR ADJUSTING A STEERING WHEEL FROM ASYMMETRY TO SYMMETRY - A mechanism ( | 10-01-2009 |
20090242315 | UNIVERSAL JOINT YOKE, UNIVERSAL JOINT, AND VEHICLE STEERING APPARATUS - A universal joint yoke includes: a cylindrical portion for fixing a shaft; a slit that is formed in the cylindrical portion and that extends from one end of the cylindrical portion in an axial direction of the cylindrical portion, which is a first direction; a reinforcement flange that extends from the other end of the cylindrical portion radially outward with respect to the cylindrical portion; and a pair of arms that extend from the reinforcement flange on a side opposite to a side on which the cylindrical portion is provided and that are swingably coupled to another yoke via a coupling shaft. | 10-01-2009 |
20090288904 | TRANSMISSION AND STEERING SYSTEM FOR DOUBLE-HEAD VEHICLES - The present invention discloses a transmission and steering system of a double-head vehicle, comprising a first steering wheel; a front wheel group; a first signal acquisition and transceiver device which can output steering information according to the steering angle of the first steering wheel; a first motor group; a second signal acquisition and transceiver device which can receive the steering information output from the first signal acquisition and transceiver device; a rear wheel group; and a second motor group; such that through the aforementioned structure, when the first steering wheel is turned, the first motor group may be controlled by the first steering wheel to drive the front wheel group to turn and in the mean time, the second signal acquisition and transceiver device may receive the steering information and transmit it to the second motor group to drive the rear wheel group. | 11-26-2009 |
20090308681 | JOINT AND/OR BEARING ARRANGEMENT - A joint and/or bearing arrangement ( | 12-17-2009 |
20100038167 | Toothed rack or threaded rod - A toothed rack or threaded rod, in particular for a steering mechanism for a motor vehicle, includes a first rod-shaped part which, as a function element of the toothed rack or threaded rod, includes at least one element for the conversion of a rotational movement into a translational movement, in particular a toothing and/or a threading for the engagement of a threaded nut or of a threaded drive, and a second rod-shaped part which is connected with the first rod-shaped part. The connection of the first with the second rod-shaped part takes place via a separate connection part which includes first and second connection pins, of which the first connection pin is held by press fit in the hollow volume opening out at the connection end of the first rod-shaped part and the second connection pin is held by press fit in the hollow volume opening out at the connection end of the second rod-shaped part. A section of the connection part located between the first and the second connection pin has at least over a region of its circumference a greater radial dimension than the first and the second rod-shaped part in the corresponding circumferential region. | 02-18-2010 |
20100084214 | VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM - A planetary gear mechanism as a transfer ratio varying mechanism includes primary and secondary sun gears, three primary planetary gears and three secondary planetary gears. The numbers of teeth of the primary sun gear, the primary planetary gears, the secondary planetary gears, and the secondary sun gear are set in such a manner as to satisfy a predetermined particular relationship. By this, three primary planetary gears are disposed at equal intervals in a rotational direction of the primary sun gear, and three secondary planetary gears | 04-08-2010 |
20100108430 | Power steering device - A power steering device for a vehicle includes an input shaft ( | 05-06-2010 |
20100147617 | ANGLE SENSING DEVICE AND ANGLE SENSING SYSTEM - The invention discloses an angle sensing system for sensing a rotating angle of a steering wheel. The angle sensing system comprises a sensing unit, a processing unit, and a storage unit. The sensing unit is for sensing the rotating angle of a steering column connected to the steering wheel and outputting a sensing signal according to the rotating angle. When the steering column rotates for a circle, the sensing signal presents a non-continuous status. The processing unit judges the relative angle in a single loop of the steering column according to the sensing signal and the number of loops according to the number of the non-continuous status. The storage unit can save the relative angle and the number of loops. According to the number of loops and the relative angle, the rotating angle of the steering wheel could be sensed. | 06-17-2010 |
20100320023 | FOUR WHEEL VEHICLE HAVING A ROTATABLE BODY SECTION AND METHOD THEREFOR - A motorized vehicle has a frame. A rotational section is coupled to the frame. An axle assembly is coupled to the frame. A steering system is coupled to the axle assembly. The steering system has a flexible joint to adjust the steering assembly as the rotational section rotates in one of a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. An engine is coupled to the axle assembly. | 12-23-2010 |
20100326762 | Steering Systems For Use With Motor Vehicles - The disclosed steering systems allow Ackermann geometry (i.e., the angle of a vehicle's wheels in relation to each other) to vary at any given angle set by the steering wheel. | 12-30-2010 |
20110061962 | STEERING ANGLE SENSOR - An apparatus for determining an amount of rotation of a rotatable component that rotates with respect to a stationary component. The apparatus includes a cable with a first end fixed to the rotatable component and a second end fixed to the stationary component. The cable, which supports a sensing element, is configured to wind or unwind when the rotatable component rotates with respect to the stationary component. The sensing element extends along a length of the cable and is configured to flex in response to the winding or unwinding of the cable. The sensing element has a resistance that changes in response to flexion of the sensing element. An evaluation circuit is connected to the sensing element and is configured to determine a value having a relation to the resistance and determine the amount of rotation based on the value. | 03-17-2011 |
20110061963 | Universal Actuation and Control of Steering Mechanisms for Mobile Vehicles - An actuation and control system for a steering mechanism of a mobile vehicle includes a motor including a drive shaft that is rotatable in two opposing directions, a securing structure configured to be secured to the steering mechanism of the mobile vehicle, and a linking structure that couples the motor with the securing structure. The system is configured such that rotational motion of the drive shaft is imparted to the securing structure to facilitate control of the steering mechanism of the mobile vehicle. The system is relatively easy to assemble and install and in a mobile vehicle and can be used with a variety of different vehicles to facilitate remote and/or unmanned navigational control of a mobile vehicle. | 03-17-2011 |
20110079459 | RESILIENT TIE RODS AND AXLE ASSEMBLIES EMPLOYING SAME - A tie rod for a vehicle axle assembly is constructed using substantially compliant, flexible, and/or resilient material. Such a resilient tie rod may be provided with a rectangular or otherwise non-circular cross-section. Such a resilient tie rod may be used in combination with an axle assembly of the type having an axle and a steering knuckle rotatably associated with each end of the axle. The tie rod may be rotatably or non-rotatably secured to the steering knuckles. | 04-07-2011 |
20110139535 | Scooter - A scooter is revealed. The scooter includes a directional-control handle that is assembled over the top of a rotating shaft that moves along with rotation of front wheels. The directional-control handle includes at least three operation handles-a left-side operation handle, a right-side operation handle and a rear-side operation handle. Moreover, a control rod that connects with a horizontally projecting rotation axis of a controller is disposed under the directional-control handle. Thus the control rod can be pulled up or pressed down on the two ends thereof around the rotation axis. Furthermore, a fine adjustment member for adjusting angle is arranged between the directional-control handle and the rotating shaft so as to adjust the angle between the directional-control handle and the rotating shaft. Thereby the scooter is with good control performance and providing better comfort when the user drives the scooter. | 06-16-2011 |
20110155498 | ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE - An all terrain vehicle includes a steering shaft to which a handle is coupled, a coupling device configured to rotatably couple the steering shaft to a vehicle body frame, and a power steering device which is mounted to the vehicle body frame, the power steering device including an input shaft to which the steering shaft is coupled, wherein the coupling device includes plural members provided with bolt holes and a bolt inserted into the bolt holes in a state where the plural members are joined to each other; and wherein at least one of the plural members has an elongate hole as the bolt hole. | 06-30-2011 |
20110174569 | VEHICLE - The vehicle body frame is configured in a manner that an upper tension pipe is removed from a first cross portion and a second cross portion. When mounting the engine in the vehicle body frame, the vehicle mounted component that is relatively heavy can be lowered into the vehicle body frame from above by removing the upper tension pipe. The vehicle body frame simplifies the removal and installation of the vehicle-mounted components. | 07-21-2011 |
20110186375 | SNOWMOBILE - A snowmobile includes a body, a steering mechanism provided in the body, a steering shaft connected with the steering mechanism for associated operation with the steering mechanism, a power steering device provided in the steering shaft, a pair of skis, and a connecting section arranged to connect the skis with the body and supporting the skis for pivotal movement in a horizontal direction about a first pivot axis in association with the steering shaft as well as for pivotal movement in the vertical direction about a second pivot axis which extends in a widthwise direction of the body. The first pivot axis is located at a more forward position than the second pivot axis in a horizontal plane which includes the second pivot axis. Each of the skis includes, in its lower surface, a straight portion extending straightly; an approach portion ahead of the straight portion and curving upward; and a keel portion protruding downward to a lower position than the straight portion and the approach portion. A horizontal distance between the second pivot axis and a rear end of the straight portion is longer than a horizontal distance between the second pivot axis and a fore end of the straight portion, and the keel portion has its fore end at a lower position than the second pivot axis, when the straight portion is horizontal. | 08-04-2011 |
20110192673 | VEHICLE STEERING MECHANISM AND ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A steering mechanism includes a steering gear housing and a first mounting bracket fixedly attached thereto. A second mounting bracket is mounted with respect to the steering gear housing and configured with flexible and fixed states. The flexible state has a first degree of freedom between the steering gear housing and the second mounting bracket, and the fixed state has no degrees of freedom. A locking element adjusts the second mounting bracket between the flexible state and the fixed state. The flexible state of the steering mechanism may further include a second degree of freedom between the steering gear housing and the second mounting bracket. The first degree of freedom may allow translational movement substantially parallel to an axis of the steering gear housing, and the second degree of freedom may allow rotational movement substantially about the axis. | 08-11-2011 |
20110278088 | STEERING SYSTEM FOR THREE-WHEEL RIDE-ON LAWNCARE APPARATUS - A self-powered ride-on apparatus includes a frame with two front fixed-axis wheels and a single rear steerable wheel, a functional component such as a blower on the front, a motor for powering the blower and for motivating the apparatus, a platform on the frame to support a riding operator, and a steering mechanism. The steering mechanism includes a control head pivoted to the frame by a support and includes a handle for operating the motor speed. By pivoting the control head from side to side, an operator standing on the frame and positioned immediately adjacent the support can steer the equipment by moving the control head laterally to steer the apparatus into the corner while simultaneously leaning into the corner for balance and also while continuing to control operation of the one functional component via the handle. | 11-17-2011 |
20110297472 | Device for pressing on a gear rack - A device for pressing a steering rack onto a pinion engaged with the steering rack, in particular for a steering system of a motor vehicle, comprises a pressure piece which can be loaded in the direction of the steering rack and is displaceably guided in a housing and an adjustment unit for compensating for play occurring in the steering system. A spring washer is disposed between the adjustment unit and the pressure piece, wherein the adjustment unit comprises a projection and the pressure piece comprises a recess, or the pressure piece comprises a projection and the adjustment unit comprises a recess, in the region of the spring washer. | 12-08-2011 |
20120061164 | Power steering for a motor vehicle - Disclosed is a power steering system for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing in which a steering rod is held in an axially movable manner. The steering rod comprises a spindle section which, together with a rotatably mounted recirculating ball nut forms a recirculating ball screw and nut gear. A support bushing is provided between an axial end of the steering rod and the recirculating ball nut, the bushing providing a through-hole for guiding the steering rod through. The inner face of the support bushing which faces the steering rod has a curved contour so that the opening cross-section of the through-hole increases toward the end of the steering rod. The curved contour is adapted to a bending line of the steering rod so that the steering rod, when it comes in contact with the support bushing as a result of a bending load, abuts the curved contour thereof in a planar manner. | 03-15-2012 |
20120073896 | VEHICLE HAVING ARTICULATED STEERING, IN PARTICULAR ARMORED VEHICLE - A vehicle is provided wherein, between an unmanned front drive module ( | 03-29-2012 |
20120160593 | All Terrain Vehicle - An all terrain vehicle includes a steering shaft coupled to a handle; a power steering device including an input shaft coupled to the steering shaft, and an output shaft driven to rotate together with the input shaft, the power steering device being positioned between right and left front wheels in a rightward and leftward direction; a link unit for coupling the output shaft to each of the right and left front wheels, the link unit receiving a rotation of the output shaft and changing a direction of the front wheels; and a stopper disposed to face the output shaft with a clearance between the stopper and at least a left portion and a right portion of an end portion of the output shaft. | 06-28-2012 |
20130192919 | ARTICULATION CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING STEERING PATH TRACKING - An articulation control system is disclosed for use with a mobile machine having a traction device. The articulation control system may have a speed sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a travel speed of the mobile machine, a steering angle sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of a steering angle of the traction device, and an articulation actuator configured to articulate a front frame of the mobile machine relative to a rear frame of the mobile machine. The articulation control system may also have a controller in communication with the speed sensor, the steering angle sensor, and the articulation actuator. The controller may be configured to track a travel path of the front frame based on the first and second signals, and to regulate operation of the articulation actuator to cause the rear frame to follow the travel path of the front frame. | 08-01-2013 |
20140008141 | MOTOR VEHICLE AND STEER CONTROL METHOD FOR STEERABLE WHEEL - A vehicle suspension apparatus is constructed to improve stability and controllability. Suspension apparatus includes; a tire wheel to be equipped with a tire; a wheel hub mechanism to support the tire wheel; a first link member connecting the wheel hub mechanism and a vehicle body on a lower side of an axle in an vehicle up and down direction; a second link member connecting the wheel hub mechanism and the vehicle body on the lower side of the axle in the vehicle up and down direction and intersecting the first link member in a vehicle top view; and a steering rack moving in a vehicle widthwise direction and steering the wheel hub mechanism. | 01-09-2014 |
20140124286 | VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a vehicle body having a steering section and a main body section connected together; a steerable wheel which is rotatably mounted to the steering section and which steers the vehicle body; a non-steerable wheel which is rotatably mounted to the main body section; a steering apparatus for inputting a steering instruction information; an inclination actuator apparatus for inclining the steering section or the main body section in a turning direction; a steering actuator apparatus for varying a steering angle of the steerable wheel based on the steering instruction information inputted from the steering apparatus; and a control apparatus which controls the inclination actuator apparatus and the steering actuator apparatus. The control apparatus controls a center of gravity to move in a steering direction included in the steering instruction information at an initial steering stage so that an acceleration toward turning-locus inner side is generated. | 05-08-2014 |
20140209406 | MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE HAVING A CONTROL APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AN ACCELERATION VALUE - A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising: a frame; wheels supported on the frame; a traction motor coupled to one of the wheels to effect rotation of the one wheel; a speed control element operable by an operator to define a speed control signal corresponding to a desired speed of the traction motor; a system associated with a steerable wheel to effect angular movement of the steerable wheel; and control apparatus coupled to the speed control element to receive the speed control signal, and coupled to the traction motor to generate a drive signal to the traction motor in response to the speed control signal to control the operation of the traction motor. The control apparatus may determine an acceleration value for the traction motor based on at least one of an angular position of the steerable wheel, a speed of the traction motor and a current position of the speed control element as defined by the speed control signal. | 07-31-2014 |
20150060186 | Power Steering System - A power steering system that may include a rack, a slider shaft, and an actuator disposed on a housing. The slider shaft may be coupled to a tie rod assembly. The rack, slider shaft, and actuator may engage an end plate. The actuator may exert force upon the end plate to assist with actuation of the rack and slider shaft. | 03-05-2015 |
20150144416 | SUPERPOSITION DRIVE FOR A SUPERIMPOSED STEERING SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a superposition drive for a superimposed steering system of a motor vehicle, with a drive shaft and a drive gear cooperating with the drive shaft, wherein the drive shaft is pivotally mounted with respect to the drive gear. A lever element pivotally mounted with respect to the drive gear, which is designed and arranged such that pivoting of the lever element entails pivoting of the drive shaft or vice versa pivoting of the drive shaft entails pivoting of the lever element, is provided. | 05-28-2015 |
20160083007 | ACTIVE FRONT STEERING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - An active front steering (AFS) system for a vehicle may include: a basic pinion angle generation unit configured to generate a basic pinion angle with respect to a steering angle of a driver, using an AFS gear ratio for vehicle speed; a compensating pinion angle detection unit configured to detect a compensating pinion angle which is preset for a steering angle speed; and a basic pinion angle adjusting unit configured to receive the basic pinion angle and the compensating pinion angle from the basic pinion angle generation unit and the compensating pinion angle detection unit, respectively, adjust the basic pinion angle using the compensating pinion angle, and output a final pinion angle. | 03-24-2016 |