Linkage Mechanism for the Rear Axle Steering Box within the Integral Steering

Abstract

The paper presents a steering box for the rear axle of a four-wheeled vehicle where the rear wheels are steered both in the same and opposite directions, improving maneuverability and stability while driving at both low and high speeds. The steering box of the rear axle consists of a simple linkage mechanism with one contour that has two driving inputs that can achieve the requirements of integral steering. By analyzing the system functionality the paper highlights the quality of the single contour linkage, with two driving elements that meet the requirements of an integral steering.