Ross D Divers

US Patent:

7182353, Feb 27, 2007

Filed:

Nov 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/305799

Inventors:

Ross Divers - Lake Oswego OR, US

Assignee:

Divers Contracting Services, Inc. - Lake Oswego OR

International Classification:

B62D 11/08
B60T 11/21

US Classification:

280 88, 188345, 188350

Abstract:

A turn brake includes a cylinder assembly coupled to a conventional front-wheel steering system of a multi-track vehicle. The cylinder assembly generates fluid power for applying differential braking force to left and right wheels of the vehicle in response to turning of a steering wheel of the steering system, thereby compensating for a loss of steering traction. Pressure generated in the cylinder assembly can exert a reaction force on the steering wheel to provide tactile feedback to the driver, which may help to avoid oversteer. An optional shutoff mechanism may be provided for selectively disabling or disconnecting the turn brake.