公开(公告)号：US07073620B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-11

申请号：US10456376

申请日：2003-06-06

Applicant: Eric E. Braun ,  Martin J. Schimke ,  Brian K. Anderson ,  Jesse D. Gander

Inventor： Eric E. Braun ,  Martin J. Schimke ,  Brian K. Anderson ,  Jesse D. Gander

IPC: B62D5/06

CPC classification number: B62D7/1518

Abstract: The vehicle steering system includes front vehicle motive members, rear vehicle motive members, a steering input device, a front steering subsystem, a rear steering subsystem and a rear steering control mechanism. The front steering subsystem is operably coupled to the steering input device and coupled to the front motive members to steer the front motive members. The rear steering subsystem is coupled to the rear motive members to steer the rear motive members. The rear steering control mechanism includes a movable input member coupled to the steering input device so as to move in response to input from the device and a movable output member coupled to the rear steering subsystem. The rear steering subsystem adjusts steering of the rear motive members in response to movement of the output member. The control mechanism operates in a rear steering state in which force is transmitted from the input member to the output member to move the output member and a dwell state in which the output member does not move in response to movement of the input member.

Abstract translation: 车辆转向系统包括前车辆动力构件，后车辆动作构件，转向输入装置，前转向子系统，后转向子系统和后转向控制机构。 前转向子系统可操作地联接到转向输入装置并且联接到前动力构件以转向前动动构件。 后转向子系统联接到后动机构件以转向后动动构件。 后转向控制机构包括耦合到转向输入装置的可移动输入构件，以便响应于来自装置的输入和耦合到后转向子系统的可移动输出构件而移动。 后转向子系统响应于输出构件的移动来调整后动元件的转向。 控制机构在后转向状态下操作，其中力从输入构件传递到输出构件以使输出构件移动，并且响应于输入构件的移动输出构件不移动的停留状态。

公开(公告)号：US07258194B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-21

申请号：US11483950

申请日：2006-07-10

Applicant: Eric E. Braun ,  Martin J. Schimke ,  Brian K. Anderson ,  Jesse D. Gander

Inventor： Eric E. Braun ,  Martin J. Schimke ,  Brian K. Anderson ,  Jesse D. Gander

IPC: B62D5/06

CPC classification number: B62D7/1518

Abstract: A vehicle steering system includes a steering input device, a front steering subsystem, a rear steering subsystem, a first force transmission route, a steering control mechanism, a second force transmission route, and a third force transmission route. The front steering subsystem is coupled to front motive members to steer the front motive members based upon movement of a front steering subsystem input shaft. The rear steering subsystem is coupled to rear motive members to steer the rear motive members based upon movement of a rear steering subsystem input shaft. The first force transmission route extends from the steering input device to the front steering subsystem input shaft, wherein force is transmitted from the input device to the front steering subsystem input shaft to steer the front motive members. The steering control mechanism has a movable input member and a movable output member. The movable input member is movable through a first distance without transmitting force to the output member and is movable through a second distance in which force is transmitted to the output member to move the output member. The second force transmission route extends from the steering input device to the input member, wherein force is transmitted from the input device to the input member to move the input member. The third force transmission route extends from the output member to the rear steering subsystem input shaft to move the rear steering subsystem input shaft and to steer the rear motive members.

Abstract translation: 车辆转向系统包括转向输入装置，前转向系统，后转向子系统，第一力传递路径，转向控制机构，第二力传递路线和第三力传递路径。 前转向子系统联接到前动力构件，以基于前转向子系统输入轴的移动来转向前动元件。 后转向子系统联接到后动元件以基于后转向子系统输入轴的运动来转向后动元件。 第一力传递路径从转向输入装置延伸到前转向子系统输入轴，其中力从输入装置传递到前转向系统输入轴以转向前动动构件。 转向控制机构具有可动输入部件和可动输出部件。 可移动输入构件可以在没有传递力的情况下移动到第一距离到输出构件，并且可移动通过第二距离，其中力被传递到输出构件以移动输出构件。 第二力传递路径从转向输入装置延伸到输入构件，其中力从输入装置传送到输入构件以移动输入构件。 第三力传递路径从输出构件延伸到后转向子系统输入轴，以移动后转向子系统输入轴并引导后动动构件。

公开(公告)号：US06520494B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-18

申请号：US09634250

申请日：2000-08-08

Applicant: Gordon K. Andersen ,  Jesse D. Gander ,  Geoffrey W. Schmitz

Inventor： Gordon K. Andersen ,  Jesse D. Gander ,  Geoffrey W. Schmitz

IPC: B60G1118

CPC classification number: B60G7/00 ,  B60G7/04 ,  B60G11/16 ,  B60G21/0551 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2200/422 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2202/12 ,  B60G2202/135 ,  B60G2204/1224 ,  B60G2204/124 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/41 ,  B60G2204/416 ,  B60G2204/4502 ,  B60G2206/0114 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/601 ,  B60G2206/91 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2300/14 ,  B60G2300/38 ,  B62D21/11

Abstract: A modular anti-sway bar assembly for heavy duty vehicles. The anti-sway bar has multiple components including a main torsion bar which is equipped at each end with a splined connecting surface. The splined ends of the main torsion bar allow it to be easily disconnected and removed from the vehicle. Each of the splined ends of the main torsion bar is gripped by an arm, which is generally horizontally oriented and which is connected by a vertical link to a wheel end. The main torsion bar is guided along its length and restrained from axial motion by a pair of support bushings, each of which is held in a pocket in a suspension side plate. The main torsion bar passes through openings in the side plates.

Abstract translation: 用于重型车辆的模块化防摇杆组件。 防摇杆具有多个部件，包括主扭杆，每个端部均装有花键连接表面。 主扭杆的花键端允许其容易地从车辆断开和移除。 主扭杆的每个花键端被手臂夹持，臂通常水平定向，并通过垂直连杆连接到车轮端。 主扭杆沿其长度被引导，并通过一对支撑衬套被限制轴向运动，每个支撑衬套被保持在悬挂侧板中的凹穴中。 主扭杆穿过侧板的开口。