Front wheel suspension structure for saddle-type vehicle, and vehicle incorporating same
US7954835B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2300/124
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A front wheel suspension structure for a saddle-type vehicle (all terrain vehicle) includes a double wishbone suspension system. The double wishbone suspension system includes a pair of right and left upper arms and a pair of right and left lower arms. The upper arm and the lower arm each include a front arm portion and a rear arm portion, respectively, and each of the upper arm and the lower arm is attached to a side of a body frame at two points. When viewed in a side view, the rear arm portion of the upper arm is located in front of the rear arm portion of the lower arm. A front shock absorber is arranged behind the rear arm portion of the upper arm.
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