TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The embodiments herein relate to a steering mechanism for a vehicle, which is configured to be provided in at least one of a first position corresponding to a first driving position in the vehicle, and a second position corresponding to a second driving position in the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002] Vehicles such as tractors or other similar vehicles are primarily used in agricultural field operations. Steering system of a vehicle is used to control a directional change in the movement of the vehicle and maintain the vehicle in a position as per the decision of a driver driving the 10 vehicle. Providing a steering mechanism in a vehicle having multiple driving positions is difficult and is one of the challenges posed to the original equipment manufacturers (OEM).
[003] Therefore, there exists a need for a steering mechanism for a vehicle, which obviates the aforementioned drawback. 15
OBJECTS
[004] The principal object of an embodiment of this invention is to provide a steering mechanism for a vehicle, which is configured to be provided in at least one of a first position corresponding to a first driving position in the vehicle, and a second position corresponding to a second 20 driving position in the vehicle.
[005] Another object of an embodiment of this invention is to provide a steering mechanism of a vehicle, which has a variable steering geometry to enable the vehicle to have variable turning radius.
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[006] Another object of an embodiment of this invention is to provide a steering mechanism for a vehicle, which assists in better maneuverability of the vehicle in small agricultural fields.
[007] Another object of an embodiment of this invention is to provide a steering control arrangement in a steering mechanism of a vehicle 5 having a plurality of driving positions.
[008] Yet, another object of an embodiment of this invention is to provide a steering arm in a steering mechanism of a vehicle having a plurality of driving positions.
[009] A further object of an embodiment of this invention is to 10 provide a steering arm in a steering mechanism of a vehicle, which has a plurality of arms that enables the steering mechanism to have variable steering geometry to enable the vehicle to have variable turning radius.
[0010] These and other objects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the 15 following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from 20 the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0011] The embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which like reference letters indicate 25 corresponding parts in the various figures. The embodiments herein will be
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better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0012] Fig. 1 depicts a perspective view of a steering mechanism for a vehicle, where the steering mechanism is in a first position corresponding to a first driving position in the vehicle, according to an 5 embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein;
[0013] Fig. 2 depicts a perspective view of the steering mechanism in a second position corresponding to a second driving position in the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein;
[0014] Fig. 3 depicts a cross-sectional view of a steering control 10 arrangement in the steering mechanism, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein;
[0015] Fig. 4 depicts another cross-sectional view of the steering control arrangement, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein; 15
[0016] Fig. 5 depicts a perspective view of a steering arm of the steering mechanism, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein;
[0017] Fig. 6 depicts a partial top view of the steering mechanism in the first position corresponding to the first driving position, according to an 20 embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein; and
[0018] Fig. 7 depicts a partial top view of the steering mechanism in the second position corresponding to the second driving position according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed herein.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-5 known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples 10 should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0020] The embodiments herein achieve a steering mechanism for a vehicle, which is configured to be provided in at least one of a first position corresponding to a first driving position in the vehicle, and a second position corresponding to a second driving position in the vehicle. 15 Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to Figs. 1 through 7, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown embodiments.
[0021] Fig. 1 depicts a perspective view of a steering mechanism 600 for a vehicle, according to an embodiment of the invention as disclosed 20 herein. In an embodiment, the steering mechanism 600 is configured to be provided in at least one of a first position corresponding to a first driving position in the vehicle (as shown in fig. 1 and fig. 6), and a second position corresponding to a second driving position in the vehicle (as shown in fig. 2 and fig. 7). In an embodiment, the steering mechanism 600 includes a 25 steering control arrangement 600S (as shown in fig. 1 to fig. 4), a steering shaft 602 (as shown in fig. 1 to fig. 3), a steering shaft arm 604 (as shown in fig. 1 and 2), at least one steering linkage 606 (as shown in fig. 1, fig. 2,
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fig. 6 and fig. 7), a plurality of steering arms (608L and 608R, as shown in fig. 1, fig. 2, fig. 6 and fig. 7), a steering tie member 610 (as shown in fig. 1, fig. 6 and fig. 7), a steering column 612 (as shown in fig. 1 to fig. 3), a steering mounting bracket 614 (as shown in fig. 1 and fig. 2) and may include other standard components as present in a standard steering 5 mechanism. In an embodiment, the steering control arrangement 600S (as shown in fig. 1 to fig. 4) includes a steering control assembly 600H (as shown in fig. 1 to 4), a steering control support member 600B (as shown in fig. 1 to fig. 4), a locking element 600L (as shown in fig. 3 and fig. 4) and a stopper element 600T (as shown in fig. 3 and fig. 4). The steering control 10 assembly 600H is adapted to be movably connected to the steering control support member 600B and movable between a first position corresponding to the first driving position, and a second position corresponding to the second driving position. In an embodiment, the steering control assembly 600H includes a steering control means 600Hm (as shown in fig. 1 to fig. 15 4), a shaft 600Hs (as shown in fig. 3 and fig. 4) and a clamp 600Hc (as shown in fig. 3 and fig.4). The steering control arrangement 600S is connected to the steering shaft 602. For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the steering mechanism 600 is explained herein below with reference to be provided in an agricultural vehicle. However, it 20 is also within the scope of the invention to implement/practice the steering mechanism 600 in an off-road vehicle, any other type of vehicle, a machine, tiller machine and an agricultural machine without otherwise deterring the intended function of the steering mechanism 600 as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. 25
[0022] The first position of the steering mechanism 600 is defined as “a first end 606f (as shown in fig. 1) of the steering linkage 606 is operatively connected to the steering shaft 602, a second end 606s (as shown in fig. 1 and fig. 6) of the steering linkage 606 is connected to at
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least one first arm 608Lf of the steering arm 608L, and a plurality of arms 600Ha (as shown in fig. 1 and fig. 6) of the steering control means 600Hm are positioned towards an operator seat S (as shown in fig. 1) which is at a first seating position Sf corresponding to the first driving position”, where an operator engages the arms 600Ha of the steering control means 600Hm 5 to steer the vehicle from the first driving position. The first driving position in the vehicle is defined as “the operator operates and drives the vehicle from the first seating position Sf (as shown in fig. 1) which is at a rear-end of the vehicle”.
[0023] The second position of the steering mechanism 600 is 10 defined as “the first end 606f (as shown in fig. 2) of the steering linkage 606 is operatively connected to the steering shaft 602, the second end 606s (as shown in fig. 2 and fig. 7) of the steering linkage 606 is connected to at least one second arm 608Ls of the steering arm 608L, and the plurality of arms 600Ha (as shown in fig. 2 and fig. 7) of the steering control means 15 600Hm are positioned towards the operator seat S (as shown in fig. 2) which is at a second seating position Sr corresponding to the second driving position”, where the operator engages the arms 600Ha of the steering control means 600Hm to steer the vehicle from the second driving position ”. The second driving position in the vehicle is defined as “the operator 20 operates and drives the vehicle from the second seating position Sr (as shown in fig. 2) which is at a front end of the vehicle and immediately onto a front bumper assembly of the vehicle”, where the second seating position Sr is opposite to the first seating position Sf.
[0024] The steering control means 600Hm of the steering control 25 assembly 600H is engaged by the operator to control a directional change in the movement of the vehicle and maintain the vehicle in a position as per the decision of the operator driving the vehicle. In an embodiment, the steering control means 600Hm of the steering control assembly 600H is
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movably connected to the steering control support member 600B and movable between at least one of the first position corresponding to the first driving position in which the arms 600Ha of the steering control means 600Hm are positioned towards the operator’s seat S which is at the first seating position Sf (as shown in fig. 1), and the second position 5 corresponding to the second driving position in which the arms 600Ha of the steering control means 600Hm are positioned towards the operator seat S which is at the second seating position Sr (as shown in fig. 2). The steering control means 600Hm is at least a steering handle 600H. The steering control means 600Hm of the steering control assembly 600H is 10 movably connected to the steering control support member 600B. The steering control means 600Hm is connected to the steering shaft 602 through the steering control support member 600B. The steering control means 600H includes a pair of arms 600Ha (as shown in fig. 1 to fig. 4) and an intermediate cross portion 600Hi (as shown in fig. 4). Each arm 600Ha 15 of the steering control means 600Hm is connected to corresponding end of the intermediate cross portion 600Hi of the steering control means 600Hm, and extends in a direction towards the operator’s seat S. The intermediate cross portion 600Hi of the steering control means 600Hm is between the arms 600Ha of the steering control means 600Hm. In one embodiment, 20 the steering control means 600Hm is connected to the shaft 600Hs through the clamp 600Hc. In another embodiment, the steering control means 600Hm is directly connected to the shaft 600Hs. It is also within the scope of the invention to connect the steering control means 600Hm to the shaft 600Hs through any other means. Further, it is within the scope of the 25 invention to provide the steering control means 600Hm in any other shape and size without otherwise deterring the intended function of the steering control means 600Hm as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings.
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[0025] The shaft 600Hs of the steering control assembly 600H is used to movably connect the steering control means 600Hm to the steering control support member 600B at at least one of the first position and the second position. The shaft 600Hs is connected to the steering control means 600Hm through the clamp 600Hc. The shaft 600Hs extends in a 5 downward direction. The clamp 600Hc of the steering control assembly 600H is used to secure the steering control means 600Hm to the shaft 600Hs of the steering control assembly 600H.
[0026] The steering control support member 600B is used for supporting the steering control assembly 600H and to connect the steering 10 control assembly 600H to the steering shaft 602 (as shown in fig. 1 to fig. 4). The steering control support member 600B is connected the steering shaft 602 and the steering control assembly 600H. The steering control support member 600B is also called as handle holding bracket. The steering control support member 600B includes a first portion 600Bf (as 15 shown in fig. 3), a second portion 600Bs (as shown in fig. 3) and an intermediate portion 600Bi (as shown in fig. 3). The first portion 600Bf of the steering control support member 600B is connected to a top end of the steering shaft 602. The second portion 600Bs of the steering control support member 600B is opposite to the first portion 600Bf of the steering 20 control support member 600B. The second portion 600Bs of the steering control support member 600B is used for supporting the steering control assembly 600H. The intermediate portion 600Bi of the steering control support member 600B is between the first portion 600Bf and the second portion 600Bs of the steering control support member 600B. 25
[0027] The locking element 600L is used to lock the steering control assembly 600H to the steering control support member 600B. The locking element 600L is at least a locking pin. It is also within the scope of the invention to provide any other locking arrangement for locking the
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steering control assembly 600H with the steering control support member 600B. The stopper element 600T is used to restrict a movement of the steering control arrangement 600S when the steering control arrangement 600S is moved beyond a predefined angle (considered to be 180 degree). The stopper element 600T is at least a stopper pin. It is also within the 5 scope of the invention to provide any other stopper arrangement for restricting a movement of the steering control assembly 600H.
[0028] The steering shaft 602 is movably supported in the steering column 612. One end of the steering shaft 602 is connected to the steering control support member 600B of the steering control arrangement 600S and 10 another end of the steering shaft 602 is connected to the steering shaft arm 604. The steering shaft arm 604 is used to connect the steering shaft 602 with the steering linkage 606. The steering shaft arm 604 is also called as steering drop arm. One end of the steering shaft arm 604 is connected to a bottom end of the steering shaft 602 and another end of the steering shaft 15 arm 604 is connected to the steering linkage 606.
[0029] The steering linkage 606 is connected between the steering shaft arm 604 and corresponding steering arm 608L. The steering linkage 606 is used to connect the steering shaft arm 604 to the steering arm 608L. The steering linkage 606 includes a first end 606f (as shown in fig. 1 and 20 fig. 2) and a second end 606s (as shown in fig. 1, fig. 2, fig. 6 and fig. 7). The first end 606f of the steering linkage 606 is operatively connected to the steering shaft 602. The first end 606f of the steering linkage 606 is connected to the steering shaft arm 604 by ball joint. The second end 606s of the steering linkage 606 is connected to at least one of at least one first 25 arm 608Lf (as shown in fig. 1 and fig. 6) of the steering arm 608L in the first driving position, and at least one second arm 608Ls (as shown in fig. 2 and fig. 7) of the steering arm 608L in the second driving position.
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[0030] The steering arm 608L is connected to another steering arm 608R through the steering tie member 610. The steering arm 608L is connected to the second end 606s of the steering linkage 606. The steering arm 608L includes a main body 608Lb (as shown in fig. 5), at least one first arm 608Lf (as shown in fig. 1 and fig. 5 to fig. 7), at least one second arm 5 608Ls (as shown in fig. 2 and fig. 5 to fig. 7) and a third arm 608Lt (as shown in fig. 5 to fig. 7). The first arm 608Lf of the steering arm 608L is adapted to outwardly extend from the main body 608Lb of the steering arm 608L along a predefined direction. The first arm 608Lf of the steering arm 608L is connected to the second end 606s of the steering linkage 606 in the 10 first driving position. The second arm 608Ls of the steering arm 608L is adapted to outwardly extend from the main body 608Lb of the steering arm 608L along corresponding predefined direction, where the second arm 608Ls is opposite to the first arm 608Lf of the steering arm 608L. It is also within the scope of the invention to provide the second arm 608Ls at any 15 orientation with respect to the first arm 608Lf of the steering arm 608L. The second arm 608Ls of the steering arm 608L is connected to the second end 606s of the steering linkage 606 in the second driving position. The third arm 608Lt of the steering arm 608L is adapted to outwardly extend from the main body 608Lb of the steering arm 608L along corresponding 20 predefined direction. The third arm 608Lt is below the first arm 608Lf and the second arm 608Ls of the steering arm 608L. The third arm 608Lt of the steering arm 608L is connected to another steering arm 608R through the steering tie member 610 (as shown in fig. 1). The steering arm 608L is a left steering arm 608L. In another embodiment, the steering arm (608L) 25 includes a plurality of first arms (608Lf) and a plurality of second arms (608Ls). Each first arm (608Lf) of the steering arm (608L) is adapted to outwardly extend from the main body (608Lb) at corresponding positions. The size (length) of each first arm 608Lf alters from other first arm 608Lf
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of the steering arm 608L. Each second arm (608Ls) of the steering arm (608L) is adapted to outwardly extend from the main body (608Lb) at corresponding positions. The size (length) of each second arm 608Ls alters from other second arm 608Ls of the steering arm 608L. The steering geometry of the mechanism (600) is altered by connecting the second end 5 (606s) of the steering linkage 606 to at least one of the plurality of first arms (608Lf) of the steering arm (608L) in the first driving position to enable the vehicle to have variable turning radius. The steering geometry of the steering mechanism (600) is altered by connecting the second end (606s) of the steering linkage (606) to at least one of the plurality of second 10 arms (608Lf) of the steering arm (608L) in the second driving position to enable the vehicle to have variable turning radius. In another embodiment, the second end (606s) of the steering linkage (606) is adapted to be connected to at least one of a plurality of mounting points in the first arm 608Lf of the steering arm (608L) in the first driving position to vary the 15 steering geometry of the steering mechanism (600). Further, the second end (606s) of the steering linkage (606) is adapted to be connected to at least one of a plurality of mounting points in the second arm (608Lf) of the steering arm (608L) in the second driving position to vary the steering geometry of said mechanism (600). 20
[0031] The steering arm 608R (right steering arm 608R) is connected to the steering arm 608L (left steering arm 608L) through the steering tie member 610. The steering tie member 610 is used to connect the steering arm 608R (right steering arm 608R) to the steering arm 608L (left steering arm 608L). The steering tie member 610 is at least a steering 25 tie rod.
[0032] When there is a requirement to operate the vehicle from the second driving position, the position of the steering control assembly 600H is changed from the first position to the second position in which the
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operator removes the stopper element 600T and the locking element 600L to unlock the steering control means 600Hm from the steering control support member 600B, and thereafter, the operator moves (rotates) the shaft 600Hs of the steering control assembly 600H to a predefined angle (180 degrees) in a predefined direction about a vertical axis 600Hx (as shown in 5 fig. 3) to position the steering control assembly 600H to the second position (as shown in fig. 2). Thereafter, the operator inserts (fits) the stopper element 600T and the locking element 600L with the steering control assembly 600H and the steering control support member 600B to maintain the steering control assembly 600H in the second position. Further, the 10 operator de-couples the second end 606s of the steering linkage 606 from the first arm 608Lf of the steering arm 608L and couples the second end 606s of the steering linkage 606 to the second arm 608Ls of the steering arm 608L.
[0033] The working of the steering mechanism 600 in the first 15 driving position is as follows. When the operator engages the arms 600Ha of the steering control means 600Hm to steer the vehicle along a left turn, the steering shaft 602 moves the steering shaft arm 604 in a predefined direction (anti-clockwise direction) which pulls the steering linkage 606 which in tum pulls the steering arm 608L, and the steering arm 608L 20 pushes the steering tie member 610 which in turn pushes the steering arm 608R thereby angularly moving corresponding wheels FW leftward to steer the vehicle along the left turn. Now, when the operator engages the arms 600Ha of the steering control means 600Hm to steer the vehicle along a right turn, the steering shaft 602 moves the steering shaft arm 604 in a 25 predefined direction (clockwise direction) which pushes the steering linkage 606 which in tum pushes the steering arm 608L, and the steering arm 608L pulls the steering tie member 610 which in turn pulls the steering
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arm 608R thereby angularly moving corresponding wheels FW rightward to steer the vehicle along the right turn.
[0034] The working of the steering mechanism 600 in the second driving position is as follows. When the operator engages the arms 600Ha of the steering control means 600Hm to steer the vehicle along a left turn, 5 the steering shaft 602 moves the steering shaft arm 604 in a predefined direction (clockwise direction) which pushes the steering linkage 606 which in tum pushes the steering arm 608L, and the steering arm 608L pulls the steering tie member 610 which in turn pulls the steering arm 608R thereby angularly moving corresponding wheels FW rightward to steer the 10 vehicle along the left turn. Now, when the operator engages the arms 600Ha of the steering control means 600Hm to steer the vehicle along a right turn, the steering shaft 602 moves the steering shaft arm 604 in a predefined direction (anti-clockwise direction) which pulls the steering linkage 606 which in tum pulls the steering arm 608L, and the steering arm 15 608L pushes the steering tie member 610 which in turn pushes the steering arm 608R thereby angularly moving corresponding front wheels FW leftward to steer the vehicle along the right turn.
[0035] Therefore, a steering mechanism 600 for a vehicle having a plurality of driving positions is provided. 20
[0036] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are 25 intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of
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limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.

STATEMENT OF CLAIMS
We claim,
1. A steering mechanism 600 for a vehicle, said mechanism 600 comprising:
a steering arm 608L having at least one first arm 608Lf and at least one second arm 608Ls; and
at least one steering linkage 606 having a first end 606f adapted to be operatively connected to a steering shaft 602, and a second end 606s,
wherein
the second end 606s of said steering linkage 606 is adapted to be connected to at least one of the first arm 608Lf of said steering arm 608L in a first driving position, and the second arm 608Ls of said steering arm 608L in a second driving position.
2. The mechanism 600 as claimed in claim 1 comprises a steering shaft arm 604 adapted to be connected to said steering shaft 602 and the first end 606f of said steering linkage 606.
3. The mechanism 600 as claimed in claim 2 comprises a steering control arrangement 600S comprising,
a steering control assembly 600H; and
a steering control support member 600B adapted to be connected to said steering shaft 602 and said steering control assembly 600H,
wherein
said steering control assembly 600H is adapted to be movably connected to said steering control support member 600B and movable between a first position corresponding to the first driving position, and
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a second position corresponding to the second driving position in the vehicle.
4. The mechanism 600 as claimed in claim 3, wherein said steering control assembly 600H comprises,
a steering control means 600Hm;
a shaft 600Hs; and
a clamp 600Hc adapted to secure said steering control means 600Hm to said shaft. 600Hs.
5. The mechanism 600 as claimed in claim 4, wherein said steering control means 600Ha includes,
a plurality of arms 600Ha,
wherein
the plurality of arms 600Ha are positioned towards an operator’s seat S which is at a first seating position Sf corresponding to the first driving position; and
the plurality of arms 600Ha are positioned towards the operator’s seat S which is at a second seating position Sr corresponding to the second driving position.
6. The mechanism 600 as claimed in claim 5, wherein said steering control means 600H is at least a steering handle,
wherein the first seating position Sf is opposite to the second seating position Sr.
7. The mechanism 600 as claimed in claim 6, wherein said steering control assembly 600H is moved to a predefined angle in a predefined
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direction about a vertical axis 600Hx of said shaft 600Hb to position said steering control assembly 600H to the second position.
8. The mechanism 600 as claimed in claim 7, wherein said steering control arrangement 600S comprises,
a locking element 600L adapted to lock said steering control assembly 600H to said steering control support member 600B.
9. The mechanism 600 as claimed in claim 8, wherein said steering control arrangement 600S comprises,
a stopper element 600T adapted to restrict a movement of said steering control assembly 600H when said steering control assembly 600H is moved beyond a predefined angle.
10. The mechanism 600 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first arm 608Lf of said steering arm 608L is adapted to outwardly extend from a main body 608Lb of said steering arm 608L along a predefined direction; and
the second arm 608Ls of said steering arm 608L is adapted to outwardly extend from the main body 608Lb along corresponding predefined direction, where the second arm 608Ls is opposite to the first arm 608Lf of said steering arm 608L.
11. The mechanism 600 as claimed in claim 10, wherein said steering arm 608L includes,
at least one third arm 608Lt adapted to outwardly extend from the main body 608Lb of said steering arm 608L along corresponding predefined direction,
wherein
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the third arm 608Lt of said steering arm 608L is adapted to be connected to corresponding another steering arm 608R through a steering tie member 610.
12. The mechanism 600 as claimed in claim 1, wherein said steering arm (608L) includes,
a plurality of first arms (608Lf); and
a plurality of second arms (608Ls),
wherein
the size of each first arm (608Lf) alters from the other first arm (608Lf); and
the size of each of said second arm (608Ls) alters from the other second arm (608Ls).
13. The mechanism 600 as claimed in claim 12, wherein the steering geometry of said mechanism (600) is altered by connecting the second end (606s) of said steering linkage (606) to at least one of the plurality of first arms (608Lf) of said steering arm (608L) in the first driving position.
14. The mechanism 600 as claimed in claim 13, wherein the steering geometry of said mechanism (600) is altered by connecting the second end (606s) of said steering linkage (606) to at least one of the plurality of second arms (608Lf) of said steering arm (608L) in the second driving position.
15. The mechanism 600 as claimed in claim 14, wherein the second end (606s) of said steering linkage (606) is adapted to be connected to at least one of a plurality of mounting points in the first arm 608Lf of said
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steering arm (608L) in the first driving position to vary the steering geometry of said mechanism (600).
16. The mechanism 600 as claimed in claim 15, wherein the second end (606s) of said steering linkage (606) is adapted to be connected to at least one of a plurality of mounting points in the second arm (608Lf) of said steering arm (608L) in the second driving position to vary the steering geometry of said mechanism (600).
17. A steering arm 608L having,
a main body 608Lb;
at least one first arm 608Lf adapted to outwardly extend from the main body along a predefined direction; and
at least one second arm 608Ls adapted to outwardly extend from the main body 608Lb along corresponding predefined direction.
18. The steering arm 608L as claimed in claim 17, wherein the second arm 608Ls is opposite to the first arm 608Lf.
19. The steering arm 608L as claimed in claim 18 has a third arm 608Lt adapted to outwardly extend from the main body 608Lb along corresponding predefined direction.
20. The steering arm 608L as claimed in claim 19 is configured to be provided in at least a steering mechanism 600 of a vehicle.