Side-by-side utility vehicle

US12012027B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Polaris Industries Inc. · US

Inventors

• Eric D. Bjerketvedt · North Branch, US
• Jordy A. Reed · Balsam Lake, US
• Gordon J. Steinmetz · Cottage Grove, US
• Andrew T. Ives · Harris, US
• Aaron D. Deckard · Zionsville, US
• Austin L. Houkom · Hugo, US
• Anthony J. Kinsman · Wyoming, US
• Michael D. Schneider · Princeton, US
• James J. Endrizzi · Plymouth, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 14, 2023
• Grant date: Jun 18, 2024
• Expiry date: Mar 14, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16D2200/0021
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame assembly extends generally along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a front seating section coupled to the frame. The front seating section is configured to support an operator and a first passenger. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a rear seating section coupled to the frame. The rear seating section is configured to support a second passenger and a third passenger. The rear seating section has an angled panel configured as a dead pedal for the second and third passengers, and a portion of the rear seating section extends forwardly into the front seating section.