US3086607A
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Power steering mechanism
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1960-02-24
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1980-02-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Cota
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:38
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D5/00; B62D5/06; B62D5/20; B62D5/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
POWER STEERING MECHANISM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING A CYLINDER MEMBER, A PISTON MEMBER RECIPROCABLE WITHIN SAID CYLINDER MEMBER, MEANS CONNECTING ONE OF SAID MEMBERS TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE, MEANS CONNECTING THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS TO THE STEERABLE ROAD WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE TO STEER THE LATTER, VALVE MECHANISM CARRIED BY SAID CYLINDER MEMBER FOR SELECTIVELY DIRECTING FLUID UNDER PRESSURE TO SAID CYLINDER MEMBER ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID PISTON MEMBER, A RACK CONNECTED TO SAID VALVE MEMBER TO ACTUATE THE LATTER, A GEAR HOUSING EMBRACING SAID RACK, A STEERING WHEEL, A PINION WITHIN SAID HOUSING ACTUATED BY SAID STEERING WHEEL AND OPERATIVELY ENGAGING SAID RACK, A FRICTION ELEMENT RECIPROCABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID RACK IN A RADIAL DIRECTION TO DAMPEN VIBRATIONS IN THE POWER STEERING MECHANISM, AND A CONDUIT ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID FRICTION ELEMENT AND THE FLUID PRESSURE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
POWER STEERING MECHANISM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING A CYLINDER MEMBER, A PISTON MEMBER RECIPROCABLE WITHIN SAID CYLINDER MEMBER, MEANS CONNECTING ONE OF SAID MEMBERS TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE, MEANS CONNECTING THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS TO THE STEERABLE ROAD WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE TO STEER THE LATTER, VALVE MECHANISM CARRIED BY SAID CYLINDER MEMBER FOR SELECTIVELY DIRECTING FLUID UNDER PRESSURE TO SAID CYLINDER MEMBER ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID PISTON MEMBER, A RACK CONNECTED TO SAID VALVE MEMBER TO ACTUATE THE LATTER, A GEAR HOUSING EMBRACING SAID RACK, A STEERING WHEEL, A PINION WITHIN SAID HOUSING ACTUATED BY SAID STEERING WHEEL AND OPERATIVELY ENGAGING SAID RACK, A FRICTION ELEMENT RECIPROCABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID RACK IN A RADIAL DIRECTION TO DAMPEN VIBRATIONS IN THE POWER STEERING MECHANISM, AND A CONDUIT ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID FRICTION ELEMENT AND THE FLUID PRESSURE
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |