Land vehicles – Wheeled – Running gear
Patent
1979-10-04
1981-10-13
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Running gear
280112A, B62D 902
Patent
active
042944660
ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for redistributing the weight of a vehicle over its front wheels while it negotiates a turn, thereby increasing its turning capability relative to the vehicle the wheel on the inside of the turn and raises the front wheel on the outside of the turn. Specifically, two telescoping members are provided, one which moves axially within the other. One of the telescoping members is attached to the vehicle frame while the other is attached to the front axle of the vehicle. A helical keyway on one of the telescoping members engages a key affixed to the other of the members. As the two members telescope, the member attached to the front axle of the vehicle rotates a small amount, thus raising the outside front wheel and lowering the inside front wheel. The element coupled to the front axle is biased in a forward direction by a resiliently collapsible member such as a shock absorber. As the vehicle enters the turn, the turning forces acting on the front wheels cause the telescoping member to move against the biasing force and thus rotate the front axle to provide the relative elevation differential between the two front wheels. The biasing force is chosen such that the amount of rotation of the telescoping member is generally proportional to the magnitude of the turning force.
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Peters Jr. Joseph F.
Presley Molly
Stack, Jr. Norman L.
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