Patent classifications
B62D7/00
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM
An embodiment of the present disclosure provides an electronic power steering system including: an input shaft connected to a steering shaft; an output shaft to which one end of the input shaft is connected; and a torsion bar inserted into the input shaft and the output shaft and connecting the input shaft and the output shaft, in which the torsion bar includes a first torsion bar including a first fastening portion connected to the input shaft, a second fastening portion connected to the output shaft, and a first beam portion connecting between the first fastening portion and the second fastening portion, and formed as a hollow body, and a second torsion bar including a third fastening portion coupled into the first fastening portion, a fourth fastening portion coupled into the second fastening portion, and a second beam portion connecting between the third fastening portion and the fourth fastening portion.
Vehicle Steering System
A vehicle steering system includes a steering operation mechanism configured to steer a steered wheel, and a steering operation motor configured to apply a drive force for steering the steered wheel to the steering operation mechanism. The steering operation mechanism includes an input shaft to which the drive force from the steering operation motor is input, an output shaft configured to output the drive force from the input shaft to the steered wheel, and a coupling mechanism configured to couple the input shaft and the output shaft to each other. The coupling mechanism includes a first universal joint and a second universal joint that transmit the drive force from the input shaft to the output shaft in a state in which the output shaft is angularly offset from the input shaft. The output shaft constitutes a part of a suspension.
Vehicle Steering System
A vehicle steering system includes a steering operation mechanism configured to steer a steered wheel, and a steering operation motor configured to apply a drive force for steering the steered wheel to the steering operation mechanism. The steering operation mechanism includes an input shaft to which the drive force from the steering operation motor is input, an output shaft configured to output the drive force from the input shaft to the steered wheel, and a coupling mechanism configured to couple the input shaft and the output shaft to each other. The coupling mechanism includes a first universal joint and a second universal joint that transmit the drive force from the input shaft to the output shaft in a state in which the output shaft is angularly offset from the input shaft. The output shaft constitutes a part of a suspension.
Highly maneuverable mowing vehicle with Mecanum wheels
Highly maneuverable utility vehicles having Mecanum wheels capable of traveling in a variety of different directions and turning in a zero turn manner may include one or more controllers in communication with drive units for powering the Mecanum wheels. A multi-axis interface, such as a joystick, may be connected to the controller for proportionally controlling the direction and speed of the vehicle, and for providing different manners in which the vehicle may enter zero-turn mode. The joystick may include at least one pushbutton for switching between programmed travel modes or selecting an auxiliary function. The controller may be programmed to permit the vehicle to operate in different operating modes.
Power steering system for vehicle
A power steering system includes a pair of wheel steering mechanisms configured to turn a pair of steered wheels of a vehicle, and a coupling mechanism coupling the steered wheels and coupling the wheel steering mechanisms including operating-side and nonoperating-side mechanisms. The operating-side mechanism includes a drive shaft coupled to one end of the coupling mechanism and extending in an axial direction, and a steering operation member engaged with the drive shaft. The nonoperating-side mechanism includes a drive shaft coupled to the other end of the coupling mechanism and extending in an axial direction, and an electric assist device engaged with the drive shaft. The operating-side mechanism includes at least two operating-side stoppers respectively configured to limit right and left turns of the steered wheels. The nonoperating-side mechanism includes at least one nonoperating-side stopper configured to limit any one of right and left turns of the steered wheels.
Power steering system for vehicle
A power steering system includes a pair of wheel steering mechanisms configured to turn a pair of steered wheels of a vehicle, and a coupling mechanism coupling the steered wheels and coupling the wheel steering mechanisms including operating-side and nonoperating-side mechanisms. The operating-side mechanism includes a drive shaft coupled to one end of the coupling mechanism and extending in an axial direction, and a steering operation member engaged with the drive shaft. The nonoperating-side mechanism includes a drive shaft coupled to the other end of the coupling mechanism and extending in an axial direction, and an electric assist device engaged with the drive shaft. The operating-side mechanism includes at least two operating-side stoppers respectively configured to limit right and left turns of the steered wheels. The nonoperating-side mechanism includes at least one nonoperating-side stopper configured to limit any one of right and left turns of the steered wheels.
Vehicle suspension cradle structure
A front unit of a motor vehicle includes a transverse beam forming a casing with a steering rack and having, at ends of the transverse beam, protuberances arranged to be fixed to a receiving structure of the vehicle. The front unit also includes two suspension arms, each positioned at one of the ends of the transverse beam and each having at least one first and one second pivot joint. The transverse beam includes a fixing interface to receive a single pivot joint of each of the suspension arms.
Vehicle suspension cradle structure
A front unit of a motor vehicle includes a transverse beam forming a casing with a steering rack and having, at ends of the transverse beam, protuberances arranged to be fixed to a receiving structure of the vehicle. The front unit also includes two suspension arms, each positioned at one of the ends of the transverse beam and each having at least one first and one second pivot joint. The transverse beam includes a fixing interface to receive a single pivot joint of each of the suspension arms.
Dump truck radiator
A dump truck includes: a vehicle body frame extending in a travel direction; cooled objects in a form of an engine and an aftercooler; a first radiator and a second radiator configured to exchange heat between a cooling air and a cooling water after cooling the engine and the aftercooler, in which the first radiator is disposed to an outside of a first of the vehicle body frame in a vehicle width direction and the second radiator is disposed to an outside of a second side of the vehicle body frame in the vehicle width direction.
Fabricated Steering Knuckles
A steering knuckle (18) is provided for use in association with a vehicle steering assembly (10). The steering knuckle (10) includes a knuckle body (20) having a generally vertical face (26) and an upper yolk arm (22) having a generally vertical face (54). The generally vertical faces (26, 54) of the steering knuckle body (20) and the upper yolk arm (22) are connected to each other. The generally vertical face (54) of the upper yolk arm (22) includes a camshaft bore (62) extending therethrough and configured to receive a camshaft (64). The generally vertical face of the knuckle body may be welded to a spindle (24), with a portion of the spindle being cut away to allow for a complete circular weld between the knuckle body and the spindle.