1000W Electric Voiturette - Tiller Steering Mechanism

1000W Electric Voiturette - Tiller Steering (Main Home Page)

Wooden Tiller Pivot Mechanism Steering and Track Rods click on the links for descriptions and DETAILED PRINTABLE ENGINEERING PLANS for the main sub-assemblies GO TO VOITURETTE PAGE FOR MORE DETAILED WRITE-UP Steering Mechanism Assembly Sheet Parts Sheet 1 2 - paid-for only Password: antique Paid-For Pans Tiller steering with bearing mounted steering column, pivot mechanisms and ball & socket mounted steering and track rods. Return to Chassis Column & Support
Steering is by a tiller mounted forward of the seating position through the chassis longeron. The wooden tiller is connected to the lower steering mechanisms by a vertical bearing mounted steel column. The lower steering rods combine with the front wheel supports to form a modified Ackerman steering geometry which enables the front wheel steering angles to conform properly with the overall vehicle turning circle. The steering and track rods allow for proper straight ahead adjustment and tracking adjustments of the front wheels. Metal ball and socket joints are used at the rod ends to accommodate the relative wheel turning and suspension movements. A left-handed steering could be implemented as an alternative to the right handed version shown above.
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