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Engine and drive belt cooling system for an all terrain vehicle

US4712629A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 1986
Grant dateDec 15, 1987
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2200/124
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improvement in the cooling efficiency of an air cooling and vent device for use with a belt drive type power transmission for an all terrain vehicle, wherein cooling air introduced into a belt drive casing by an air suction fan built integrally with a drive pulley of the transmission is forced out of an air outlet provided in the middle position between the drive pulley and a driven pulley to the atmosphere by the suction effect of a cooling fan of the engine.

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