US3183992A
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Variable pressure means cooperating with the steering shaft of vehicles
Assignee: Automobiles Citroen SA
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Filing: 1963-12-16
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Granted: 1965-05-18
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Expires: 1983-12-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Brueder Antoine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:12
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/16; B62D3/00; B62D3/14; B62D5/00; B62D5/06; B62D6/00; B62D6/02; B62D7/00; B62D7/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
SERVO STEERING OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, WHEREIN THE STEERING SHAFT CONTROLLING THE SERVO-ACTION DEVICE PROPER HAS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH A DEVICE ADAPTED TO EXERT ON SAID SHAFT A RESISTANCE TO THE STEERING MOVEMENT, SAID LASTNAMED DEVICE COMPRISING A CAM ROTATABLY CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT AND CO-OPERATING WITH A PUSH MEMBER RESPONSIVE TO A DEVICE DELIVERING A FLUID PRESSURE VARYING AT LEAST AS A FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE SPEED TO CREATE SAID RESISTANCE, AND SAID CAM IS SHAPED TO CAUSE SAID RESISTANCE TO VARY WITH THE STEERING ANGLE CHARACTERIZED IN THAT SAID CAM IS DISPOSED AROUND SAID STEERING SHAFT AND FORMED WITH INTERNAL TEETH IN MESHING ENGAGEMENT WITH A PINION CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT, SAID CAM BEING CENTERED ON A MEMBER CONSTITUTING THE SUPPORT OF SAID PUSH MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
SERVO STEERING OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, WHEREIN THE STEERING SHAFT CONTROLLING THE SERVO-ACTION DEVICE PROPER HAS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH A DEVICE ADAPTED TO EXERT ON SAID SHAFT A RESISTANCE TO THE STEERING MOVEMENT, SAID LASTNAMED DEVICE COMPRISING A CAM ROTATABLY CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT AND CO-OPERATING WITH A PUSH MEMBER RESPONSIVE TO A DEVICE DELIVERING A FLUID PRESSURE VARYING AT LEAST AS A FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE SPEED TO CREATE SAID RESISTANCE, AND SAID CAM IS SHAPED TO CAUSE SAID RESISTANCE TO VARY WITH THE STEERING ANGLE CHARACTERIZED IN THAT SAID CAM IS DISPOSED AROUND SAID STEERING SHAFT AND FORMED WITH INTERNAL TEETH IN MESHING ENGAGEMENT WITH A PINION CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT, SAID CAM BEING CENTERED ON A MEMBER CONSTITUTING THE SUPPORT OF SAID PUSH MEMBER.
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) | 1968-05-17 | 1968-11-16 | 1969-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-17 | 1972-11-16 | 1973-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-17 | 1976-11-16 | 1977-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |