Snowmobile, and the arrangement of the engine and accessory components thereof
US7104355B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62M2027/023
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A snowmobile, having an arrangement of components in which the layout of various accessory devices is improved for an internal combustion engine mounted thereon. A dry sump oil tank, a water pump and a starter motor are disposed in a concentrated space at a forward-facing portion of an internal combustion engine, which is mounted on a snowmobile at a position close to the front side of a body of the snowmobile. A steering shaft is arranged close to the front portion of the internal combustion engine, and is accommodated by modifying the shape of closely adjacent parts. Accordingly, the limited available space in a snowmobile is effectively used, and a rider riding in back of the engine can easily and closely approach the engine. The limited space inside the snowmobile cover is used effectively, by efficiently arranging selected accessory devices for an internal combustion engine mounted on the snowmobile.
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