Steering mechanism for an articulated vehicle

Details Steering mechanism for an articulated vehicle Steering mechanism for an articulated vehicle

1992-06-30

1993-10-19

Focarino, Margaret A.

Motor vehicles

Surface effect vehicles

Dynamic seal or fluid curtain

180134, 280426, B62D 1300

Patent

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052537277

ABSTRACT:
A steering mechanism for an articulated vehicle having a first section and a second section connected by an articulation joint. The steering mechanism includes an annular member connected to the first section and a moveable steering plate slideably mounted on the second section. The annular plate and the steering plate are connected by chains and a pair of opposed piston and cylinder devices are mounted on the second section and connected to the steering plate to move the steering plate and the chains to adjust the position of the annular plate to rotate the first section of the vehicle relative to the second section of the vehicle about the articulation joint between the sections.

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