ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLE CHASSIS Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: transport engineering. SUBSTANCE: chassis has steering mechanism and swing axle-shafts of front and rear wheels hinge connected with differentials. Swinging axle - shafts are installed for turning in horizontal plane from steering mechanism relative to their hinge joints with differentials to provide intersection of axes of rotation of front and rear wheels in instantaneous center of turn and tilting of vehicle towards center of turn. EFFECT: increased maneuverability, stability and cross country capacity of vehicle. 2 dwg