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Frame arrangement for off-road vehicle

US7650959B2 · kind B2 · utility

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35Claims
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Filing dateMar 9, 2004
Grant dateJan 26, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S180/908
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An off-road vehicle includes a frame and four wheels that support the frame. An engine powers the wheels. The engine is mounted on the frame. The frame includes multiple frame members that surround the engine. One of the frame members disposed behind the engine is detachably affixed to the rest of the frame members. The frame members are divided into first and second groups. The first and second groups are offset fore to aft relative to each other and overlap with each other in a rear section of the first group and in a front section of the second group. The rear section of the first group defines a bent portion coupled with the second group. The front section of the second group defines a bent portion coupled with the first group.

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