Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Vehicle with improved steering system
- Patent Title (中): 具有改进转向系统的车辆
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Application No.: US12322533Application Date: 2009-02-03
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Publication No.: US07708291B1Publication Date: 2010-05-04
- Inventor: Laddie Gene Henderson
- Applicant: Laddie Gene Henderson
- Agent Mark S. Hubert
- Main IPC: B60G21/04
- IPC: B60G21/04 ; B62D9/04

Abstract:
A three wheeled vehicle that has an improved dual front wheel steering system that allows the vehicle to be maneuvered by a combination of arm and leg steering movements coupled with front end leaning that shifts the center of mass of the vehicle down and toward the inside wheel. This transfer of mass counteracts a conventional cornering vehicle's tendency to fling its mass to the outside wheel and lift the inner wheel off the ground as well as changing the angle of the line of force exerted through the tires, and enhancing the vehicles's grip on the ground. The vehicle has a reduced amount of sliding and potential of flipping when turning sharply. The steering system is compatible with traditional ACKERMAN steering geometry wherein the inner wheel turns in a smaller diameter circle than the outer wheel.
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