Engine-supporting structure for a motorcycle, and methods of using same
US7240755B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K5/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An engine-supporting structure for a motorcycle, in which a collar can be removed to perform engine maintenance, and can be suitably re-mounted after the completion of maintenance. The engine-supporting structure supports a rear upper mounting portion of an engine, on left and right pivot plates, by providing left and right upper engine-supporting frame portions at central areas of the respective pivot plates. interposing a left upper collar between a left upper engine-supporting frame portion and a rear upper mounting portion formed on an engine, interposing a right upper collar between the right upper engine-supporting frame portion and the rear upper mounting portion formed on the engine, and coupling the left and right upper engine-supporting frame portions, the left and right upper collars, and the rear upper mounting portion by a rod-shaped member.
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