Patent ID: 7789404
Filing Date: 2010-09-07
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A steering assembly, comprising: an axle interconnecting a pair of wheels through a first steering knuckle and a second steering knuckle; a steering gear connected to one of said first and second steering knuckles via a drag link; a first tie rod connected to said first steering knuckle; a second tie rod connected to said second steering knuckle; a cross-bar including a piston, and connecting said first tie rod to said second tie rod; and a steering damper directly mounted to said axle and coupled to said cross-bar such that said cross-bar passes through said steering damper and said piston is located within said steering damper, wherein said steering damper is directly mounted to said axle by a pair of mounts, and said axle comprises a differential, and said steering damper is mounted to said differential by at least one connection arm.