Fuel tank provided with air guide structure of straddle-type vehicle
US7441619B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62J35/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel tank generally comprises a tank body, a fuel inlet formed to an upper portion of the tank body, and a cap provided for the fuel inlet. The tank body is provided with a recessed portion recessed in a direction separating from at least one of a vehicle body frame and a vehicle body cover covering the frame so as to form a space therebetween as an air-flow passage. The air-flow passage is composed of, from a vehicle front side, an air introducing section, an air-flow separation section and a separated air-flow section which faces an opening of the intake system of the engine.
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