A steering linkage for a short wheelbase vehicle such as a wheelchair is presented. The device is designed to steer all four wheels of a vehicle using a single actuator. Misalignment between the wheels is negligible over the entire 180 deg turning range of each wheel. The design, theoretical analysis and construction of a prototype are described.
A four wheel steering mechanism for short wheelbase vehicles
Ein Vierradsteuermechanismus für kurze Rollstühle
1997
3 Seiten, 4 Bilder
Conference paper
English
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