US PATENT SUBCLASS 180 / 447
.~ With mechanical power assist


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180 /   HD   MOTOR VEHICLES

400  DF  STEERING GEAR {8}
447.~ With mechanical power assist {2}
448  DF  .~.~> Swinging axle
449  DF  .~.~> Bogie truck having more than one axle


DEFINITION

Classification: 180/447

With mechanical power assist:

(under subclass 400) Subject matter in which there is provided motive means movable by the application of mechanical power (obtained, for example, from a power take-off mechanism) thereto to provide substantially all of the force required for guiding the vehicle, the initiating and/or remaining force being provided a vehicle operator in guiding the vehicle.

(1) Note. When the invention relates to steering gear and transmission mechanism for actuating it, the fact that a shaft rotating constantly in one direction supplies the power is regarded as evidence that the steering gear is driven by power.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

17, for steering by differential rotation of the wheels on opposite sides of the vehicle.

18, for steering by driving controlled by steering of this type.

20, power steering of some steam rollers.