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=Introduction=
=Introduction=
A steering linkage is the part of an automotive steering system that connects to the front wheels.


=Challenges=
=Challenges=
This configuration places a lot of stress on the wheel axles, which are essentially the fourth bar in a [[four bar linkages|four bar linkage]].


=Approaches=
=Approaches=
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=References=
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* [http://www.xyzcargo.com/ XYZ Cargo]
* [http://www.xyzcargo.com/ XYZ Cargo]
* [https://demonstrations.wolfram.com/CarSteeringWithATrapezoidalMechanism/ Car Steering with a Trapezoidal Mechanism]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ackermann_steering_geometry Wikipedia: Ackermann steering geometry]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steering_linkage Wikipedia: Steering linkage]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Automotive_steering_technologies Wikipedia: Category: Automotive steering technologies]

Latest revision as of 10:09, 25 September 2021

Technique: Trapezoidal steering


ReusabilityReversible
Designers: Timothy Schmidt
Tools: Wrenches
Parts: Frames, Bolts, Nuts, End caps
Techniques: Bolting, Live hinges

Introduction

A steering linkage is the part of an automotive steering system that connects to the front wheels.

Challenges

This configuration places a lot of stress on the wheel axles, which are essentially the fourth bar in a four bar linkage.

Approaches

References