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Re: Ackerman steering geometry : How do you make it ?
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Sun, 27 Feb 2005 18:01:57 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Didier Enjary wrote:
  
Did TLC propose such a mechanical device in an official sets ?

The 8860 Auto Chassis had it back in 1980!

http://guide.lugnet.com/set/8860



Jennifer



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  Re: Ackerman steering geometry : How do you make it ?
 
(...) Thank you, I had completely forgotten this kind of steering device in this model, however well-known. This assembly not only answers the principle of Ackerman but in more the rack move in a straight line (as far as I remember). It is just a (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

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  Ackerman steering geometry : How do you make it ?
 
Hi, The Ackerman geometry make both steering wheels follows the proper arc when turning (the inside wheel follow a smaller arc than the outside one) : the wheels turn a different angle. (Ackerman principle is well known in France as "épure de (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.technic)

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