Snowmobile accessory attachment system and integrated snowmobile cargo rack
US6749036B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62M27/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A snowmobile having an accessory attachment system and a cargo rack storage compartment. The snowmobile includes a chassis having a front portion, a central portion, and a rear portion. The front chassis portion mounts a pair of steerable skis and includes an engine cradle for mounting an engine that powers a drive track. The central chassis portion includes a drive tunnel having the drive track disposed therein, an operator seat being mounted to the top portion of the drive tunnel, a top portion of the tunnel supporting an operator seat. The rear chassis portion includes a rear close-off that reinforces the drive tunnel and defines a cargo rack storage compartment co-extensive with a portion of the drive tunnel. An optional passenger seat may be removably mounted above a portion of the storage compartment. The rear close-off also includes plurality of mounting points, such as hooks or bracket holes.
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