Steering mechanism for non-riding ground engaging equipment

Details Steering mechanism for non-riding ground engaging equipment Steering mechanism for non-riding ground engaging equipment

1997-07-18

2000-06-27

Swann, J. J.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

280 4711, 280771, B62D 700

Patent

active

060797215

ABSTRACT:
A steering mechanism for use on non-riding equipment for steering a pair of ground-engaging wheels through movement of a steering member. The steering mechanism is configured so that both of the pair of wheels move together. An axle, preferably a substantially L-shaped axle, is coupled to each of the pair of wheels. A steering controller is coupled to one of the axles. Movement of the steering member is translated by the steering controller to cause that one axle to turn. The two axles are coupled together by an axle coupling means. The axle coupling means causes the other axle to turn in response to turning of the one axle that is coupled to the steering controller. This results in steering movement with both of the pair of wheels moving together. The steering mechanism can be equipped with a steering lock that locks the steering member and the pair of wheels in a fixed position. The steering mechanism can be used on various types of non-riding equipment to make them steerable.

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