Patent ID: 6722675
Filing Date: 2004-04-20
Classification: B62B,B62D

Abstract:
Apparatus for controlling the direction of travel of a steerable assembly, the apparatus including:(i) a first member associated with a tie-rod operably connected to one ore more steerable wheels of the assembly; (ii) at least one further member associated with a fixed chassis member of the assembly, the at least one further member being selectively and continuously pivotably moveable relative to the fixed chassis member between respective inoperative and operative end positions; and (iii) resilient means associated with the at least one further member, the arrangement being such that, in use, when the steerable wheels of said assembly undergo a change in direction, the first member and the at least one further member come into contact, whereby the resilient means acts to return the at least one further member to its inoperative position, thereby correcting the steering of said assembly.