Rear axle patent Wuxi

All-wheel or four-wheel steering is not a brand-new technology. It has been used by some types of heavy trucks and giant trucks. Its function is to improve the mobility of vehicles in narrow conditions and effectively reduce the turning radius. As for the application in production vehicles, this technology has been used since 1960s and 1980s, and has been applied to 9 1 1, Bugatti? Kay Long Xing and Lamborghini? Huracan？ High-end cars such as Evo.

However, as reflected in a patent filed in February 20 19, Ford seems to be seeking to add this technology to its F-series trucks. Who issued this patent? The acquisition of Drive Company aims to provide technical support for Ford's all-wheel steering system and apply the electric suspension device of the rear axle to heavy trucks.

The rear wheel steering will be electronically activated and controlled by electronic devices. The patent application also specifies the use of Ackerman steering geometry. According to PatentSwarm's document, Ackerman's steering geometry can prevent tires from turning around different turning points when turning.

If this new steering technology can be used in Ford trucks, it will be the first time that Ford has applied the all-wheel steering system to automobiles.

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