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Vehicle having a suspension assembly including a swing arm

US10843758B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 27, 2018
Grant dateNov 24, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62M17/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle includes a frame; two front ground-engaging members connected to the frame; a rear ground-engaging member connected to the frame; an engine supported by the frame; a powertrain operatively connecting the engine to the rear ground-engaging member; a seat connected to the frame; an exhaust system connected to the engine and supported by the frame; a swing arm operatively connecting the rear ground-engaging member to the frame; and a rear suspension operatively connected between the swing arm and the frame. The seat is positioned at least partially above the swing arm. The exhaust system is positioned at least partially below the swing arm. Each of the rear suspension and the powertrain is at least partially concealed by the swing arm from at least two of a top, a left side or a right side of the vehicle.

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