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Locking mechanism for a rear wheel steering system

  • US 5,092,417 A
  • Filed: 12/03/1990
  • Issued: 03/03/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A steering gear for an automotive vehicle comprising a linear electric motor electrically connected to a power source within said vehicle, said motor comprising:

  • a housing enclosing a stator;

    a plunger operative to move reciprocally within said stator, said plunger being linked to an axle set of roadwheels;

    a locking member meshingly engageable with said plunger; and

    means for driving said locking member into meshing engagement with said plunger upon interruption of electrical power to said linear motor to prevent said plunger from reciprocally moving within said stator.

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