Patents by Inventor Kai H. Hansen

Kai H. Hansen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4046212
    Abstract: The presently disclosed mechanism is used on a vehicle having front wheels steerably mounted on a support member which is suspended from the frame of the vehicle. A drive-transfer case is centrally located on the frame and angle-drive cases are mounted on the support member. A two section drive shaft, interconnected by a universal joint drivingly connects the output of the transfer case with each input of the angle-drive cases. The forward section of the drive shaft is encased in a tubular torque reaction member which is rigidly fixed to the angle-drive case. A bracket and an arcuate-shaped arm connect the reaction member to the frame for pivotal movement about the axis of the universal joint. A shock absorber is mounted between a retainer secured to the frame and flange means formed on one of the angle-drive case and the steering knuckle support rearwardly of the steering axis and the upper control arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1977
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Kai H. Hansen