Snowmobile front suspension system
US6009966A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62M2027/026
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A front snowmobile suspension of the type having left and right skis being secured to the chassis by left and right trailing arm ski suspension systems. The front end of the trailing arm includes a generally cylindrical sleeve for pivotably receiving the ski spindle. The top end of the cylindrical sleeve is located rearwardly of the bottom end, giving the sleeve and the ski spindle a rearwardly angled caster. The rear end of the trailing arm is pivotably secured to an adjustable link which in turn is secured to the chassis. The adjustable link is movable to change the caster of the cylindrical sleeve and the ski spindle.
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