Transmission for off-road vehicle
US7438147B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K17/34
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An off-road vehicle includes a frame and wheels. An engine of the vehicle has a crankshaft. A transmission transmits the rotation of the crankshaft to the wheels. A housing houses a transmission mechanism of the transmission. The housing has an air inlet duct through which ambient air enters the housing and an air outlet duct through which the air leaves the housing. The air inlet duct has an inlet opening. The outlet duct has an outlet opening. The inlet and outlet openings are positioned higher than the wheels.
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