Motorcycle fuel tank mounting arrangement
US6896293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62J35/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motorcycle including a frame having a forward portion, a rearward portion, and a backbone portion positioned between the forward and rearward portions. A fuel tank includes a top wall, side walls that extend generally downwardly from the top wall, and bottom walls that extend from the side walls generally toward one another. A tunnel wall extends between the bottom walls and defines a concave tunnel portion of the fuel tank, which is configured to receive the backbone portion of the frame. A one-piece mounting bracket is coupled to and extends along the tunnel wall. The mounting bracket includes a forward mounting portion coupled to the forward portion of the frame, and a rearward mounting portion coupled to the rearward portion of the frame to secure the fuel tank to the motorcycle.
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