公开(公告)号：US20030107201A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-12

申请号：US10310369

申请日：2002-12-04

Inventor： Dong-Kee Chun

IPC: B62D007/20 ,  B60G003/18

CPC classification number: F16C11/0619 ,  B60G3/20 ,  B60G7/005 ,  B60G7/008 ,  B60G2200/156 ,  B60G2200/18 ,  B60G2200/462 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/416 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B62D7/16 ,  B62D7/18 ,  F16C2326/05 ,  F16C2326/24

Abstract: Volumetric efficiency and steering accuracy are increased and manufacturing tolerance is reduced in a multi-link suspension of a vehicle having a wheel carrier for rotatably supporting a wheel and a plurality of control arms for connecting a vehicle body and one of upper and lower portions of the wheel carrier, by connecting the wheel carrier and the plurality of control arms by a unified ball joint unit interposed therebetween.

Abstract translation: 增加了体积效率和转向精度，并且在具有用于可旋转地支撑车轮的车轮支架的车辆的多连杆悬架和用于连接车身和用于连接车身的上部和下部中的一个的车辆的多个连杆悬架中减小制造公差 通过在其间插入的统一的球接头单元连接车轮架和多个控制臂。

公开(公告)号：US20020135149A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-26

申请号：US09813938

申请日：2001-03-21

Inventor： Michael Joseph McHale

IPC: B62D007/20

CPC classification number: B62D7/16

Abstract: The vehicle steering linkage connects a rack of a steering system to a knuckle. The steering linkage includes a tie rod, an inner ball joint and an outer connector assembly for transmitting steering forces between a rack and a knuckle. The outer connector assembly includes a primary connector and a secondary connector. The primary connector includes a socket in a socket member, a ball retained in the socket and a shank that is integral with the ball and secured to an arm of the knuckle. The secondary connector includes a slot in the socket member and a bolt. A bolt shank passes through the slot and screws into the arm. Upon failure of the primary connector, the secondary connector transmits steering forces to the arm.

Abstract translation: 车辆转向连杆将转向系统的机架连接到转向节。 转向连杆机构包括一个拉杆，一个内部球形接头和一个用于在机架和转向节之间传递转向力的外部连接器组件。 外连接器组件包括主连接器和次连接器。 主连接器包括插座构件中的插座，保持在插座中的球和与球成一体并固定在转向节的臂上的柄。 次级连接器包括插座构件中的槽和螺栓。 螺栓柄穿过狭槽并拧入手臂。 在主连接器故障时，次连接器将转向力传递到臂。

公开(公告)号：US20040201194A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-14

申请号：US10325743

申请日：2002-12-23

Inventor： Ouqi Zhang ,  Jason A. Poirier

IPC: B62D007/20

CPC classification number: B62D3/12

Abstract: A mounting system for coupling attaching mounting a steering gear housing member to a vehicle frame, comprises at least one single-piece steering gear brackets secured to a cross member of the vehicle frame, and at least one corresponding single-piece steering gear joint member integral with the steering gear housing member and secured to the steering gear bracket.

Abstract translation: 一种用于联接的安装系统，其将安装舵机外壳构件的联接装置安装到车架上，包括固定到车架的横梁的至少一个单件式舵机架，以及至少一个对应的单件式舵机接头构件 与转向齿轮壳体构件并固定到舵机支架。

公开(公告)号：US20020149158A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-17

申请号：US09833380

申请日：2001-04-12

Inventor： David Westcott Havercamp ,  David Michael Kubiak

IPC: B62D003/12 ,  B62D007/20

CPC classification number: B62D3/12 ,  F16J3/042

Abstract: A sealing boot for a rack and pinion steering system includes a tubular body structure of flexible seal material formed with a plurality of convolutes and terminating at each open end in a neck. An inner sealing surface of at lease one of the necks is formed with a plurality of annular, alternating grooves and ribs, which reduces the contact area of the sealing surface and provides annular pockets for retaining lubricant at the sealing surface to provide low frictional resistance to the rotation of the component about which the neck is sealed relative to the boot.

Abstract translation: 用于齿条和小齿轮转向系统的密封罩包括柔性密封材料的管状体结构，所述管状体结构形成有多个卷积体，并在颈部的每个开口端终止。 至少一个颈部的内部密封表面形成有多个环形交替的凹槽和肋，这减小了密封表面的接触面积，并提供了用于在密封表面处保持润滑剂的环形袋，以提供低摩擦阻力 颈部相对于靴子被密封的部件的旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20040094926A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-20

申请号：US10603548

申请日：2003-06-25

Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Frank P. Engels ,  Peter J. Stroetgen

IPC: B62D007/20

CPC classification number: B62D7/16 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2204/416 ,  B60G2204/61 ,  B60G2206/11 ,  B60G2206/1112 ,  B60G2206/7101 ,  F16C7/02 ,  F16C11/0614 ,  F16C2326/24

Abstract: A vehicle steering assembly comprising a vehicle steering system, a wheel assembly including a pivotal wheel hub for supporting a wheel, a knuckle mounted to the hub, and a pivot arm extending outward from the knuckle. The vehicle steering assembly further including a connector rod interconnecting the vehicle steering system and the pivot arm for transmitting linear motion from the vehicle steering system through the connector rod to rotate the wheel assembly. The connector rod including a first end connected to the vehicle steering system, a second end pivotally connected to the pivot arm, and a shaft portion interconnecting the first and second ends. The connector rod further including a first mechanism to allow the connector rod to pivot in a first plane in relation to the vehicle, and a second mechanism to allow the connector rod to pivot in a second plane, approximately orthogonal to the first plane.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆转向组件，包括车辆转向系统，车轮组件，其包括用于支撑车轮的枢转轮毂，安装到轮毂的转向节和从转向节向外延伸的枢转臂。 所述车辆转向组件还包括连接所述车辆转向系统和所述枢转臂的连接杆，用于通过所述连接杆传递来自所述车辆转向系统的直线运动以使所述车轮组件转动。 连接杆包括连接到车辆转向系统的第一端，枢转地连接到枢转臂的第二端和将第一端和第二端互连的轴部。 连接杆还包括第一机构，以允许连接杆相对于车辆在第一平面中枢转;以及第二机构，其允许连接杆在大致正交于第一平面的第二平面中枢转。

公开(公告)号：US20040026884A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-12

申请号：US10064734

申请日：2002-08-12

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jackson E. Barry

IPC: B62D007/20

CPC classification number: B62D7/16 ,  B60G2200/30 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2204/149 ,  B60G2204/416 ,  B62D7/18 ,  Y10T403/32631 ,  Y10T403/32803

Abstract: A steering linkage assembly for a motor vehicle has a tie rod and a drag link connected to a steering knuckle in an over/under arrangement, with first and second ball joints for the drag link and the tie rod respectively on opposite sides of the steering knuckle and having a common axis that is located within an interior volume of a wheel supported by the steering knuckle. The coaxial, over/under configuration results in a ball joint assembly having a minimum axial dimension so that both ball joints can be located inside the inner rim of the wheel and as far outboard and as far forward as possible. The extreme outboard placement of the drag link ball joint maximizes the length of the drag link to reduce bump and roll steer sensitivity, and the forward placement maximizes the effective steering arm radius to reduce steering linkage loads while also improving packaging.

Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆的转向连杆组件具有连杆和牵引连杆，其以过/下排列方式连接到转向节，其中分别在转向节的相对侧上的牵引连杆和拉杆的第一和第二球接头 并且具有位于由转向节支撑的车轮的内部体积内的公共轴线。 同轴的上/下配置导致具有最小轴向尺寸的球接头组件，使得两个球接头可以位于车轮的内轮缘内部并且尽可能远地向外侧并且尽可能远。 拖曳链节球接头的极端外侧放置使拖曳链节的长度最大化，以减小碰撞和滚动转向灵敏度，并且前进位置使有效的转向臂半径最大化，以减少转向连杆负载，同时也改善包装。

公开(公告)号：US20030127817A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-10

申请号：US10316794

申请日：2002-12-11

Inventor： Kenneth S. Dobson ,  Jason K. Trotter

IPC: B62D007/20

CPC classification number: B60G7/005 ,  B60G21/0551 ,  B60G2204/1224 ,  B60G2204/416 ,  B60G2204/44 ,  B60G2204/4404 ,  B60G2206/427 ,  B60G2206/91 ,  F16B33/002 ,  F16B35/042

Abstract: A method and structure for installing an automotive suspension member is herein disclosed. A fastener used to couple a link member includes a head, a shaft extending from the head and a self-holding mechanism that prevents rotation of the fastener when it is engaged with an aperture formed through a mating member. The self-holding mechanism obviates the need for more than one tool for installing the link member.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种用于安装汽车悬架构件的方法和结构。 用于联接连杆构件的紧固件包括头部，从头部延伸的轴和自动保持机构，其防止当紧固件与通过配合构件形成的孔接合时的旋转。 自动保持机构避免了用于安装连杆构件的多个工具的需要。

公开(公告)号：US20040090031A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-13

申请号：US10290847

申请日：2002-11-07

Applicant: Arctic Cat, Inc.

Inventor： Ron Bergman

IPC: B62D001/00 ,  B62D007/20

CPC classification number: B62D1/02 ,  B62D7/20 ,  B62K21/00 ,  B62M27/02 ,  Y10T403/32631

Abstract: A steering post for use with a recreational vehicle, particularly a snowmobile or ATV, is described. The steering post includes a steering shaft having upper and lower ends; at least two steering arms, the two steering arms being positioned at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the steering shaft; a ball joint assembly positioned at the lower end of the steering shaft; and a stop. An upper bearing for supporting a steering post on a recreational vehicle may have a radiused inner surface that can accept some misalignment of the shaft. A steering system also can include a double ball joint linkage that permits an easier and simpler adjustment of the steering system. A recreational vehicle such as snowmobile or ATV making use of these features also is described.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于休闲车辆，特别是雪地车辆或ATV的转向柱。 转向柱包括具有上端和下端的转向轴; 至少两个转向臂，所述两个转向臂与所述转向轴的纵向轴线成一角度定位; 位于转向轴的下端的球接头组件; 和一个停止。 用于在休闲车辆上支撑转向柱的上轴承可以具有能够接受轴的一些未对准的圆角内表面。 转向系统还可以包括双球接头连接件，其允许更容易和更简单地调节转向系统。 还描述了使用这些特征的诸如雪地车或ATV的休闲车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20030214110A1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-20

申请号：US10146766

申请日：2002-05-16

Inventor： Andre Diener ,  Reinhard Buhl

IPC: B62D007/20

CPC classification number: B62D7/16 ,  F16C11/0614 ,  F16C11/0619 ,  F16C2326/24

Abstract: A two-joint arrangement is presented for the articulated connection of guide elements, preferably of a motor vehicle linkage with a common articulated part. Each of the two joints has a joint housing that is connected to a guide element each and a bearing shell that is accommodated within the joint housing, in which a pivot part which is rigidly connected to the common articulated part is accommodated in a rotatable and pivotable manner. In a first embodiment variant, a pivot part (26) of a joint (4) has an opening (24) running in the pivot part longitudinal axis, which the pivot part (17) of the other joint (5) having a screw bolt area (23) located thereon penetrates whereby a clamping nut is arranged on the free end of the screw bolt area (23) facing away from the pivot part (17) of the other joint (5). Another solution variant provides that both pivot parts (26) of each joint (4, 5) have each an opening (24) running in the pivot part longitudinal axis, which a screw bolt (31) provided with a widened head area penetrates jointly, which, on its free end facing away from the head area (32), has a detachable clamping nut (29) connected thereto. The solution variants disclosed offer the advantage that the individual joints of the two-joint arrangement can be mounted in a simple manner and can be separately replaced.

Abstract translation: 提出了用于引导元件的铰接连接的双联结构，优选地是具有公共铰接部件的机动车辆连杆。 两个接头中的每一个具有连接到每个引导元件的接合壳体和容纳在接头壳体内的轴承壳，其中刚性地连接到公共铰接部件的枢转部分容纳在可旋转和可枢转的 方式。 在第一实施例中，接头（4）的枢转部分（26）具有在枢转部分纵向轴线中延伸的开口（24），另一接头（5）的枢转部分（17）具有螺栓 位于其上的区域（23）穿过，由此夹紧螺母布置在螺钉区域（23）的远离另一接头（5）的枢转部分（17）的自由端上。 另一解决方案提供了每个关节（4,5）的两个枢转部分（26）各自具有在枢转部分纵向轴线中延伸的开口（24），螺栓（31）设置有加宽的头部区域共同穿透， 其在其远离头部区域（32）的自由端处具有连接到其上的可拆卸的夹紧螺母（29）。 所公开的解决方案的优点在于，可以以简单的方式安装双关节装置的各个接头并且可以单独更换。

公开(公告)号：US20030160414A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-28

申请号：US10372442

申请日：2003-02-27

Inventor： Neoclair Franco Pincerato ,  Ricardo Dos Santos

IPC: B62D007/20

CPC classification number: B60G7/001 ,  B60G2206/11 ,  B60G2206/7104 ,  B60G2206/82 ,  B60G2206/8209 ,  B60G2206/821 ,  B62D7/20 ,  F16C7/026

Abstract: A tie rod for motor vehicles comprises a rod constructed of polymeric materials or composites, formed through irreversible chemical reactions whereby the connection is crossed between molecular chains of the base polymer constituent of this composite, reinforced with charges in the form of fibers such as fiber glass, carbon fiber, aramide fiber, among others. These rods are coupled to metallic terminals positioned in their extremities, and this coupling can be made through chemical bonding, such as gluing, for example, and/or mechanical bonding, such as pressing or clipping. Threads may be used for the union of the pieces to obtain adjustability of the length of the tie bar according to its application.

Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆的拉杆包括由聚合物材料或复合材料构成的杆，其通过不可逆化学反应形成，由此连接在该复合材料的基础聚合物成分的分子链之间交叉，用纤维形式的电荷 ，碳纤维，芳族聚酰胺纤维等。 这些杆连接到位于其四肢中的金属端子，并且这种联接可以通过化学粘合（例如胶合）和/或机械粘合（例如按压或夹紧）来形成。 螺纹可用于连接件，以根据其应用获得连杆长度的可调整性。