Rear wheel steering for vehicle - has adjustable connection to steering to alter steering ratio w.r.t. front wheel steering

摘要

The rear wheel steering linkage has the connection (13) to the front wheel steering on an adjustable mounting, including an adjustable joint (22) which sets the relative steering effect of the front and rear wheels. The adjuster can be used to steer the rear wheels when the front wheels are set fixed. The adjustment provides a variable control to suit the driving conditions. Both front and rear axles can be steered in opposite or the same directions depending on the required control. For parallel opeation the vehicle has improved control at high speed driving, or can be moved away from a parallel park position against a wall. USE/ADVANTAGE - Improved driving control, maximum steering range for rear wheels. All wheel drive vehicle, off the road vehicle.