Rack and pinion steering gear with intermediate take-off

Details Rack and pinion steering gear with intermediate take-off Rack and pinion steering gear with intermediate take-off

1988-11-08

1989-12-19

Marmor, Charles A.

Motor vehicles

Including one or more ski-like or runner members

With at least one surface-engaging propulsion element

280 96, 74498, B62D 504

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048876836

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for steering a vehicle having a longitudinal central axis. The apparatus comprises a pinion gear and a rack member in meshing engagement with the pinion gear. The rack member is movable in a path extending transverse to the longitudinal central axis of the vehicle. A bridge member is attached to the rack member and is movable upon movement of the rack member. The bridge member has a portion co-extensive with the rack member. A first attaching portion on the bridge member attaches a first tie rod at a location adjacent the rack member and intermediate the axial ends of the rack member. During steering of the vehicle, the first attaching portion moves in a path located entirely on one side of the longitudinal central axis of the vehicle. A second attaching portion on the bridge member attaches a second tie rod at a location adjacent the rack member and intermediate the ends of the rack member. During steering of the vehicle, the second attaching portion moves in a path located entirely on another side of the longitudinal central axis of the vehicle opposite the side containing the path of movement of the first attaching portion.

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Birch, "Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems", pp. 329-330 and 469-470.

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