Layout of compact all terrain vehicle for fuel tank and rear gear unit positioning
US8746393B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S180/908
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An engine unit 5 is arranged in the middle of the vehicle body frame 2 with respect to the widthwise direction of the vehicle and rearward of the steering shaft 28, and the fuel tank 10 with a built-in fuel pump 11 and the rear gear unit 31 comprising a wet brake 45 are arranged rearward of the cylinder head 20b of the engine unit 5 and such that at least a portion of the fuel tank 10 and of the rear gear unit 31 is located in the middle with respect to the widthwise direction of the vehicle, and the power steering unit 47 comprising an electric motor 49 is arranged forward of the cylinder head 20b and such that at least a portion of the unit is located in the middle with respect to the widthwise direction of the vehicle.
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