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Re: Ackerman steering geometry : How do you make it ?
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lugnet.technic
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Tue, 1 Mar 2005 14:00:14 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Didier Enjary wrote:
> How do you realise that in your own LEGO models ?
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> Did TLC propose such a mechanical device in an official sets ?
I believe that the 8479 barcode truck also used a sort of Ackerman steering.
Can't cut and paste the image as easily as Jennifer, since it's in a PDF.
The prevalent theory seems to be: if you draw an imaginary line through the
steering arms towards the back of the car, they should intersect each other in
the middle of the rear wheel axle. The 8860 follows this theory.
Although I know that some real vehicles don't follow it.
John
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| 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 (...) (19 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.technic)
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