Impact member for a saddle-type vehicle, and vehicle incorporating same
US8122992B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62J27/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A saddle-type vehicle is provided with an impact member for deflecting a front wheel sideways in the event of a collision. The saddle-type vehicle includes a body frame having a head pipe for rotatably supporting a steering shaft for the front wheel, main frames extending rearwards from the head pipe, and an engine operatively mounted to the main frames. The impact member is disposed in front of a lower portion of the engine. The impact member includes a support part, which extends forwardly from the engine, and a load-receiving deflector plate mounted to the support part and which is inclined away from a vehicle width direction.
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