Hinge assembly for connecting two vehicle parts to a vehicle with articulated frame steering

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PATENT NO 8727059
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13148991

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The invention relates to a hinge assembly for connecting two vehicle parts to a vehicle that is capable of crab steering, has articulated frame steering and comprises articulating vehicle axles. Four structural elements are connected to each other by four hinge connections, the hinge centers being arranged in a common plane in a basic state, such that they form a frame which is substantially rigid with respect to thrust forces in that plane. Two of the structural elements forming opposite sides of the frame can in each case be rotated about a rotational axis located in said plane with respect to the other three structural elements. Furthermore, the hinge connections are designed in such a manner that, starting from the basic state, the two rotational axes can be articulated relative to each other in that one of the rotational axis can be pivoted out of the plane.

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AMMANN SCHWEIZ AG4900 LANGENTHAL

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anliker, Christoph Langenthal, CH 4 16
Giovanoli, Lino Bivio, CH 1 3

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