http://www.eurospares.com/graphics/chassis/ThiersUS7887077.pdf
The Patent drawings for Michael Thiers hub center front end system. Notice there is no pivot pin and in fact the steering axis is virtual created by the linkages inside the hub.
Check out the Tier web site:
http://www.tiermotor.com/index.html
Do you think the Thiers hub is a better design?
ReplyDeleteMore complicated and more parts to fabricate. couldn't really say.
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