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Off road vehicle with air intake system

US7506712B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2004
Grant dateMar 24, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2200/20
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An off-road vehicle includes a frame and a plurality of wheels. An engine powers the wheels. An air intake system supplies air to the engine. The air intake system has an air inlet through which ambient air enters the intake system. The air inlet is positioned higher than the wheels. An air intake duct extends rearward to the engine from the air inlet. At least a portion of the air intake duct is positioned lower than the tops of the wheels.

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