Rack and pinion variable ratio steering gear

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1974-10-24

1976-03-23

Scott, Samuel

Machine element or mechanism

Gearing

Directly cooperating gears

74498, F16H 104

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RE0287407

ABSTRACT:
A variable ratio steering mechanism for a vehicle having an axially movable rack meshing with a helical pinion the axis thereof making an angle with the axis of the said rack, the rack having a group of teeth at its center of varying form and varying inclinations with respect to the axis of the rack, the inclination of the teeth of said group becoming less closely aligned with the pinion axis as the teeth are more remote from the center of said rack, said teeth thereby meshing with the teeth of the pinion at varying effective pitch radii in a predetermined manner.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2563702 (1951-08-01), Benford
patent: 3064491 (1962-11-01), Bishop
patent: 3661032 (1972-05-01), Jenvey

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