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Semi-active snowmobile rear suspension

US8676440B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2011
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2300/322
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A snowmobile suspension system connected between a skid frame positioned below a chassis of a snowmobile. A limiter strap adjustment mechanism is connected between the chassis and the at least one limiter strap and selectively adjusts the length of the at least one limiter strap. A coupling arm adjustment mechanism is connected between the chassis and at least one coupling arm and selectively adjusts the length of the at least one coupling arm. A linear force device adjustment mechanism is connected between the chassis and the linear force device for adjusting the length and angle of the linear force device relative to the at least one rear arm resulting in control of the force displacement characteristics of the at least one rear arm.

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