Driveline for powersports vehicle

US11624435B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Polaris Industries Inc. · US

Inventors

• Keith A. Hollman · Osceola, US
• Michael J. Whiting · Fifty Lakes, US
• Daniel S. Weber · North Branch, US
• Evan R. Wozniak · Stacy, US
• Anthony J. Ripley · Ham Lake, US
• Jason Carl Plugge · Mahtomedi, US
• Na Her · Little Canada, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 4, 2022
• Grant date: Apr 11, 2023
• Expiry date: Apr 4, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16H57/025
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A Powersports vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, ground engaging members supporting the frame, comprising at least two front wheel, and a power source for driving the front wheels. A front drive is coupled to the power source and to the front wheels, the front drive being coupled to the frame through isolation mounts to reduce vibration of the front drive through the frame.