Connection structure arrangement between a frame member and an engine of a saddle-type vehicle, and vehicle incorporating same
US8381863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K11/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A saddle-type vehicle has an engine-fastening structure which stabilizes a seating face contact between a collar and a vehicle body frame on one side, and between the collar and an engine on the other side. The vehicle includes a vehicle body frame having an engine-supporting portion, and an engine block having a female threaded portion formed therein for alignment with the engine-supporting portion. The collar is interposed between the engine-supporting portion and the engine block. The engine-supporting portion of the frame, the collar and the engine side female threaded portion are fastened together by a bolt. A gap is provided at least at locations between the collar and the bolt which oppose a boundary between the collar and the engine-supporting portion, and another boundary between the collar and the engine side female threaded portion.
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