STEERING LINKAGE TRAPEZOID Russian patent published in 2010 - IPC B62D7/20 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to machine building, namely to tie-rods of steering linkages of automobiles with rack-type steering mechanisms. Tie-rod comprises outer and inner tips coupled with split intermediate element opposite hand threads, and yoke with opening to receive transverse coupling bolt. Said intermediate element has cutout and surface for wrench. Inner and outer tips have threaded sections with outer opposite hand threads. Split intermediate element represents a sleeve with consecutive inner-thread threaded sections for it to be jointed with appropriate threaded sections of inner and outer tips. Said split intermediate element has its OD enveloping protective case that has cutout. Said yoke is made integral with protective case with the help of bosses arranged on both edges of yoke cutout. Yoke bosses features width that covers the entire length of protective case cutout.

EFFECT: simplified toeing in.

4 cl, 6 dwg