Patent ID: 7134981
Filing Date: 2006-11-14
Classification: B62D,F16H

Abstract:
1. A vehicle, comprising: a frame structure; at least two wheels rotatably mounted to the frame structure; a steering system connected to the frame structure including a steering quickener, wherein the steering quickener comprises; a housing connected to a cap, wherein at least the housing or the cap are connected to the vehicle; an immobile stationary gear disposed within the housing having a centrally located opening therein; an input shaft having a first end in communication with the steering wheel and a second connection end having at least two opposing generally flat surfaces and an opening extending therebetween, wherein at least a portion of the input shaft is disposed within the centrally located opening in the stationary gear and is capable of rotating about a longitudinal axis of the input shaft; two or more planetary gears in communication with the stationary gear and the second connection end of the input shaft, wherein each planetary gear includes a centrally located opening therein; a drive pin having a first end and a second end, at least a portion of which is disposed within the centrally located opening in the at least two planetary gears and the opening extending between the at least two opposing generally flat surfaces of the second connection end of the input shaft; an output gear in communication with at least a portion of the at least two planetary gears; a thrust washer having a centrally located opening therein, wherein the thrust washer is in communication with at least a portion of the output gear; and an output shaft disposed within at least a portion of the centrally located opening in the output gear so that when the input shaft rotates about its longitudinal axis, the output shaft rotates about its longitudinal axis at about twice the rate of the input shaft.