Motor vehicles – Steering by driving – Combined with manual steering
Patent
1997-07-25
2000-11-28
Schwartz, Christopher P.
Motor vehicles
Steering by driving
Combined with manual steering
B62D 1100
Patent
active
061522473
ABSTRACT:
A hydrostatic zero turn transaxle is provided with two identical transmission housings, wherein the housings and the output axle for the hydrostatic transmission can be easily adapted to be use for left-hand or right-hand drive, without the need for changing the casing or any of the internal gearing. A further feature of the invention is an improved parking brake feature comprising a brake shaft forming part of the output gear train and means for securing said brake shaft when the gear train is stopped to prevent movement of the gear train and the vehicle.
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Hauser Raymond
Sporrer Ronald
Bartz C. T.
Hyatt John E.
Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership
Jarosik Gary R.
McDonough Thomas C.
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