Vehicle body frame and rear fender assembly for a motorcycle, and motorcycle including same
US8931791B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K11/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motorcycle has a rear fender configured for strength and rigidity when the rear fender is lifted upwardly, while minimizing mass thereof. The motorcycle includes main frame sections extending rearwardly from a head pipe, left and right pivot plates attached to rear ends of the main frame sections and extending downwardly, and a swing arm, having a front end supported on the pivot plates to be swingably movable thereon, and a rear end configured to support a rear wheel. The motorcycle also includes left and right seat rails for supporting a seat thereon, left and right reinforcing rods extending between the seat rails and the pivot plates, and a rear fender mounted on the seat rails above the rear wheel. The rear fender includes projecting portions supported at front end portions thereof by front mounting flanges, the projecting portions projecting forwardly and contacting the seat rails from above.
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