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Side panel for a vehicle

US10822054B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 30, 2016
Grant dateNov 3, 2020
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 11, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62M2027/028
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A side panel for a vehicle having a straddle seat. The side panel has an outer surface and is configured to be connected on a side of the vehicle at least in part 5 longitudinally forward of the straddle seat and vertically lower than the straddle seat. The outer surface defines a first leg area configured to accommodate at least a portion of a leg of a driver seated on the straddle seat in a first position, and a second leg area configured to accommodate at least a portion of the leg of the driver seated on the straddle seat in a second position. The second leg area is disposed at least in part 10 longitudinally forward of the first leg area when the side panel is connected on the vehicle. A vehicle having a left and right side panel is also disclosed.

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