Patent ID: 6371500
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: B60G,B62D

Abstract:
An adjustable mounting assembly for a steerable wheel assembly comprising:a yoke having an upper arm and a lower arm; a first ball joint forging secured to one of said upper and lower arms of said yoke; a second ball joint forging adjustably secured to the other of said upper and lower arms of said yoke; a separate cam member rotatably disposed in said other arm of said yoke and having an eccentric cylinder disposed in a slot formed in said second ball joint forging whereupon rotation of said cam member, said second ball joint is adjusted substantially in one direction; and at least one bolt connecting said second ball joint to said other arm of said yoke, said bolt extending through a second slot formed in said other arm, said second slot extending in said one direction to thereby allow adjustment of said second ball joint forging relative to said other arm.