Patent ID: 7854293
Filing Date: 2010-12-21
Classification: A01D,B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A steering assembly comprising: a frame member fixed to a riding mower; a first steering arm having a first end and a second end rotatably coupled to a first end of said frame member and having a first wheel coupled thereto said first steering arm rotatably coupled to said frame member at a first location between said first and second ends; a second steering arm rotatably coupled to a second end of said frame member and having a second wheel coupled thereto wherein said first end of said first steering arm is located axially inwardly relative to said second end of said first steering arm in a direction toward said second steering arm; an actuation mechanism including a first end coupled to said frame member and a second end coupled to said first steering arm, said actuation mechanism including a motor having an actuation arm extending therefrom that rotates said first steering arm in a first rotational direction when extended and rotates said first steering arm in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction when retracted; and a cross-member having a first end coupled to said first steering arm and a second end coupled to said second steering arm to translate rotation of said first steering arm to said second steering arm.