Small vehicle with power steering assembly

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2005-11-22

2005-11-22

Lerner, Avraham (Department: 3611)

Motor vehicles

Steering gear

With electric power assist

C180S443000, C180S908000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06966399

ABSTRACT:
An all terrain vehicle has a pair of front wheels that support a frame assembly. An engine is supported by the frame assembly and a steering column is supported by the frame assembly at a location generally forward of the engine. A set of handlebars are connected to an upper portion of the steering column and a lower portion of the steering column is operatively connected to the pair of front wheels. A power steering assembly is disposed along a portion of the steering column. The power steering assembly is operatively connected to the steering column. The power steering assembly comprises a motor having a longitudinal axis that extends in a generally lateral direction and at least a portion of the motor overlies a portion of the frame assembly.

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