Patent ID: 7686320
Filing Date: 2010-03-30
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A steering system for a tractor and trailer, comprising: a front equalizer arm having a first end, an opposite second end, a center portion, and a longitudinal axis, said front equalizer arm rotating about said center portion when the tractor turns; a first front link member having a proximal end and an opposite distal end, said proximal end of said first front link member rotatably connected to said first end of said front equalizer arm; a second front link member having a proximal end and an opposite distal end, said proximal end of said second front link member rotatably connected to said second end of said front equalizer arm; a first sender cylinder having (1) a longitudinal axis, and (2) a barrel having a barrel end and a piston having a piston end, said piston end of said first sender cylinder rotatably connected to said distal end of said first front link member; and, a second sender cylinder having (1) a longitudinal axis, and (2) a barrel having a barrel end and a piston having a piston end, said piston end of said second sender cylinder rotatably connected to said distal end of said second front link member.