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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 1990
Filed:
Apr. 22, 1988
Hirotaka Kanazawa, Hiroshima, JP;
Koushun Note, Higashhiroshima, JP;
Yasuhiro Nakashima, Hiroshima, JP;
Takeshi Murai, Hiroshima, JP;
Mazda Motor Corporation, Hiroshima, JP;
Abstract
A four-wheel steering apparatus for a vehicle consisting of a steering mechanism that includes a steering wheel. A front wheel turning mechanism is operatively connected to the steering mechanism to turn the front wheels according to the turning angle of the steering wheel. A rear wheel turning mechanism is operatively connected to the steering mechanism to turn the rear wheels in response to operation of the steering wheel. A hydraulically operated power assist is connected with the rear wheels turning mechanism. A rear wheels steering ratio changing mechanism is provided for changing the ratio of the turning angle of the rear wheels with respect to the turning angle of the steering wheel. A return mechanism is provided for returning the rear wheels to a neutral position. A valve mechanism drains the oil applied from an oil pump to the power assist mechanism. An engine stop mechanism is provided for stopping the engine. A control mechanism is provided for controlling the valve mechanism to drain the oil when the engine stop mechanism outputs a signal for stopping the engine. A delay mechanism is provided for delaying the drain of the oil applied from the oil pump to the power assist means.