Layout of compact all terrain vehicle for fuel tank, intake duct, and exhaust duct positioning
US8037958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Fuel tank 10 is provided such that its front end 10′ is located to the rear of the rear end 20a′ of crankcase 20a; air intake duct 34 of transmission case 21a has an intake port 34b arranged above air intake opening 21b of transmission case 21a, with at least a portion of it being forward of the rear end part 8″ of handlebar member 8 at the time of maximum turning thereof; and exhaust duct 35 has an exhaust port 35b arranged above exhaust opening 21c of transmission case 21a, with at least a portion of it being forward of the rear end part 8″ of handlebar member 8 at the time of maximum turning thereof.
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