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Navigation system for a motorcycle, and motorcycle incorporating same

US7596448B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2005
Grant dateSep 29, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62K11/14
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An arrangement of motorcycle navigation system components enables both a meter display unit and a navigation display unit to be easily viewed by the vehicle operator. A motorcycle includes a meter display unit for displaying drive information such as a vehicle speed or a travel distance, and a navigation display unit for displaying the destination or the current vehicle position. Both display units are covered by a single transparent panel which permits the displays to be viewed therethrough. The navigation display unit is arranged behind the meter display unit, relative to the front of the vehicle, so as to protrude rearwardly with respect to the meter display unit, to give a driver of the motorcycle a clear view of both units, without significant overlap.

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