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Vehicle steering mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-09-24
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Granted: 1986-04-08
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Expires: 2004-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A steering mechanism for a vehicle which includes a disk and a pair of rollers which rotate 180° about a series of fingers to turn the wheels. The pivot member of the steering mechanism includes a slot having a spring biased pin extending thereinto to inhibit wear on the mechanism as it is pivoted.
Inventors
- 👤 Weber Rehlander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:41
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D3/00; B62D3/02; B62D7/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18888; Y10T74/18976
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A steering mechanism for a vehicle which includes a frame, axle means for rotatably securing a plurality of wheels to said frame, a steering frame connected to said frame, said support member connected to said axle means whereby transverse movement of the support member turns said axle means, said support member transverse movement having straight and turn positions, said support member including a plurality of cam fingers positioned thereon, a drive shaft having a fixed axis of rotation and including a pair of cam rollers contacting at least one of said fingers whereby rotation of said drive shaft causes said support member transverse movement, the improvement comprising a bar pivotally connected to said vehicle frame, pivot means associated with said bar for pivoting said bar relative to the support member when said cam roller rotates about said cam fingers to shift said support member from its straight toward its said turn positions, and biasing means associated with said pivot means for urging said support member into its said straight position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A steering mechanism for a vehicle which includes a frame, axle means for rotatably securing a plurality of wheels to said frame, a steering frame connected to said frame, said support member connected to said axle means whereby transverse movement of the support member turns said axle means, said support member transverse movement having straight and turn positions, said support member including a plurality of cam fingers positioned thereon, a drive shaft having a fixed axis of rotation and including a pair of cam rollers contacting at least one of said fingers whereby rotation of said drive shaft causes said support member transverse movement, the improvement comprising a bar pivotally connected to said vehicle frame, pivot means associated with said bar for pivoting said bar relative to the support member when said cam roller rotates about said cam fingers to shift said support member from its straight toward its said turn positions, and biasing means associated with said pivot means for urging said support member into its said straight position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The steering mechanism of claim 1 wherein said pivot means includes a pivot pin extending through said support member and bar, and said biasing means includes a helical spring attached to said pivot pin and said bar, said bar including an elongated slot therethrough, said pivot pin positioned within said slot to accomodate pivoting movement of said bar relative to said support member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The steering mechanism of claim 1 wherein said frame includes pivot connection means for accomodating vertical movement of the frame.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-04-07 | 1989-10-07 | 1990-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-04-07 | 1993-10-07 | 1994-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-04-07 | 1997-10-07 | 1998-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |