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Straddle-type vehicle

US7210547B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 7, 2005
Grant dateMay 1, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62K5/01
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A straddle-type vehicle is provided with an engine unit and an engine air-intake system. The engine unit includes a cylinder head provided with an air-intake port communicating with a combustion chamber, the air-intake port being provided with a valve seat disposed to an opening of the combustion chamber. The engine air-intake system includes a throttle body connected to an upstream side of the air-intake port and an air cleaner connected to an upstream side of the throttle body via an air-intake pipe so as that the air cleaner projects upward over the upper frames, the air cleaner having an inner clean section, and an axis connecting the clean section and the throttle body extends linearly toward the valve seat.

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