Abstract: The present invention relates to a steering device for a self-propelled construction or utility machine. The construction or utility machine includes a cab having a carriage, which is adjustable transversely to the travel direction, on which operating and/or actuating elements and at least one steering wheel for steering the construction or utility machine are situated. The steering wheel is coupled via a steering drive shaft, which is mounted on the adjustable carriage, and is carried along upon adjustment, to a steering output shaft, which is situated fixed in place on the construction or utility machine and runs transversely to the steering drive shaft.

Abstract: A coupling assembly for a motor-driven power steering system may include a coupling case connected to a motor shaft, a worm shaft including a flange formed at one end portion of the worm shaft; a coupling member disposed between the coupling case and the flange, wherein the coupling member is fitted in the coupling case and is rotatably coupled to the motor shaft formed in the coupling case so that the coupling member integrally rotates with the coupling case, and an elastic protrusion that integrally protrude from lateral side of the coupling member.

Abstract: A noise reduction device of a motor driven power steering system may include a worm gear shaft, one end of which is connected with a tilt bearing that is coupled to a housing and rotatably supports the worm gear shaft, a driving shaft connected to a motor, a power transmission member integrally fitted with the driving shaft of the motor, a coupling connected to one end of the driving shaft of the motor and integrally coupling the driving shaft of the motor to the worm gear shaft to be rotatable therebetween, wherein the coupling includes a coupling body, and an elastic cushion member formed on one or both lateral surfaces of the coupling to buffer vibration and/or noise.

Abstract: A coupling assembly for a motor-driven power steering system may include a coupling case connected to a motor shaft, a worm shaft including a flange formed at one end portion of the worm shaft; a coupling member disposed between the coupling case and the flange, wherein the coupling member is fitted in the coupling case and is rotatably coupled to the motor shaft formed in the coupling case so that the coupling member integrally rotates with the coupling case, and an elastic protrusion that integrally protrude from lateral side of the coupling member.

Abstract: An adjustable suspension system includes a torsion spring, four Scott-Russell linkages for each wheel of the vehicle, and a worm gear for rotating the torsion spring. At least one of the Scott-Russell linkages for each wheel is responsive to the torsion spring to adjust the ride height of the vehicle while maintaining a substantially constant camber angle for the wheel. In one exemplary method for adjusting the ride height of a vehicle, a dynamic parameter of the vehicle is sensed and, based on the sensed dynamic parameter, the torsion spring is automatically rotated to change the orientation of the Scott-Russell linkages and thereby adjust the ride height of the vehicle. The dynamic parameter may be the speed of the vehicle, the pitch and body roll of the vehicle, or the lateral acceleration of the vehicle. The operation of automatically rotating the torsion spring may be controlled by a microprocessor.

Abstract: A fork-lift truck for selectively displacing a load forward or sideways, comprising a horizontal, substantially U-shaped frame, a lifting mechanism for carrying the load, wherein legs of the frame extend along the lifting mechanism, and wheels on the legs which are connected to the legs via rotating mechanisms for driving and are rotatable on a substantially upward axis between positions corresponding with sideways and forward movements of the fork-lift truck. Flexible power supply and control lines run with slack through the legs to the wheels. There is further provided a bending mechanism at each of the legs for bending the power supply and control lines without frictional contact with the interior of the legs during release of the slack.

Abstract: A steering system for a vehicle is provided in which each of the inner cables of two Bowden wires has one end thereof wound around and fixed to a driving pulley provided on a rotary shaft of a steering wheel, and the other end thereof is connected to a follower pulley. Spring sheets provided at end of outer tubes of the Bowden wires, are biased by springs and are connected to differential transformers. When a difference in tension corresponding to steering torque is generated between the two inner cables, the spring sheets are moved relative to each other, and a steering torque is determined based upon the amount of relative movement detected by the differential transformers. Thus, the steering torque inputted to the steering wheel can be correctly detected, while eliminating the influence of friction of the Bowden wires.

Abstract: A steering-wheel lock mechanism is provided at a position in which a driver can easily operate the lock mechanism in a cable-type steering device, and prevents a large load from being applied to Bowden wires. Bowden wires, wound around and fixed to a driving pulley mounted in a rotary shaft of a steering wheel, are connected to a steering gear box. A cylinder lock operated by an ignition key is mounted on a driving-pulley housing having the driving pulley accommodated therein. By bringing a lock pin protruding from the cylinder lock, operated to a lock position, into engagement into a lock bore in the driving pulley, the rotation of the driving pulley is inhibited to lock the steering wheel.