Steering operated by linear electric device

Details Steering operated by linear electric device Steering operated by linear electric device

2008-02-19

2010-12-21

Morris, Lesley (Department: 3611)

Motor vehicles

Steering gear

With electric power assist

C180S443000, C180S436000, C056S010100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07854293

ABSTRACT:
A riding mower assembly may include a mower frame, first and second wheels, and a steering assembly. The steering assembly may include a steering frame member fixed to the mower frame, a first steering arm rotatably coupled to a first end of the steering frame member and having the first wheel coupled thereto, a second steering arm rotatably coupled to a second end of the steering frame member and having the second wheel coupled thereto, an actuation mechanism, and a cross-member. The actuation mechanism may include a first end coupled to the steering frame member and a second end coupled to the first steering arm. The actuation mechanism may include a motor having an actuation arm extending therefrom that rotates the first steering arm. The cross-member may have a first end coupled to the first steering arm and a second end coupled to the second steering arm.

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