Pitman arm and idler arm support device
AssigneeJustin Lambert
InventorJustin Lambert
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Abstract
A device provides additional support for the pivot stud of a pitman arm and/or idler arm in center link steering systems by capturing the pivot stud and inhibiting lateral motion of the pivot stud. The device may comprise a separate bracket member attached as a separate unit from the pitman arm or idler arm. Alternatively, the device may comprise an integrated member of the pitman arm or idler arm.
Claims21
A support for a pivot stud in a steering apparatus, wherein the steering apparatus comprises a center link and an attachment member pivotally attached to the center link, wherein the attachment member comprises a pivot stud for pivotal attachment to the center link, the pivot stud comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is rotationally attached to the attachment member and the second end secures the attachment member to the center link, the support comprising:
- a bracket member comprising lateral support means for the second end of the pivot stud.
A support for a pivot stud in a steering apparatus, wherein the steering apparatus comprises a center link and an attachment member pivotally attached to the center link, wherein the attachment member comprises a pivot stud for pivotal attachment to the center link, the pivot stud comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is rotationally to the attachment member and the second end secures the attachment member to the center link, the support comprising:
- a bracket having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is adapted to be attached to a first support and the second end comprises a lateral support means for the second end of the pivot stud.
A support for a pivot stud in a steering apparatus, wherein the steering apparatus comprises a center link and an attachment member pivotally attached to the center link, wherein the attachment member comprises a first end for attachment to a first support and a center link attachment end for pivotal attachment to the center link, the center link attachment end comprising a pivot stud, the pivot stud comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is rotationally attached to the center link attachment end and the second end pivotally attaches the center link attachment end to the center link, the support comprising:
- a bracket having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is attached to the first support and the second end comprises a lateral support means for the second end of the pivot stud.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.