Utility vehicle

US10183605B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Polaris Industries Inc. · US

Inventors

• Daniel S. Weber · North Branch, US
• Brian N. Flick · Maple Grove, US
• Curtis C. Carruth · Maple Grove, US
• Shawn D. Peterson · East Bethel, US
• Daniel L. Burt, II · Forest Lake, US
• Brent A. Erspamer · Blaine, US
• Clinton A. Johnson · North Branch, US
• Brian J. Seidel · Osceola, US
• Michael C. Bohnsack · Forest Lake, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 13, 2016
• Grant date: Jan 22, 2019
• Expiry date: Sep 8, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E05Y2900/531
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame, a powertrain assembly, a front suspension assembly, and a rear suspension assembly. A cargo bed may be supported by the frame at the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes an operator seat and at least one passenger seat positioned within an operator area. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes doors to enclose the operator area.