Front power takeoff for utility vehicle

US8950525B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANY · US
• Polaris Industries Inc. · US

Inventors

• David E. Marotte · Litchfield, US
• Matthew R. Kettner · Litchfield, US
• Matthew J. Kaldor · Bismarck, US
• Anthony J. Kinsman · Wyoming, US
• David A Elia · North Branch, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 27, 2012
• Grant date: Feb 10, 2015
• Expiry date: Feb 1, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F02B63/06
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are power systems for use on various types of power machines, including an engine and a hydraulic pump assembly positioned in-line with and powered by an engine output shaft. A driving member powered by the engine has a central cavity through which access to the engine output shaft is provided to the hydraulic pump. A driven member is in communication with the driving member to receive power. The driven member is coupleable to a gearbox drive shaft that drives a gearbox, the gearbox having an output capable of driving a power take-off shaft.