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Side by side all terrain vehicle

US8973693B2 · kind B2 · utility

49Cited by
45References
20Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 4, 2012
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 19, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2200/141
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A utility vehicle comprises at least one front ground engaging member; at least one rear ground engaging member; and a frame extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The frame includes a front portion, a rear portion, and a channel member extending in the longitudinal direction between the front and rear portions. The vehicle further comprises a floor board coupled to the channel member and a powertrain assembly having a drive shaft operably coupled to at least one of the front ground engaging member and the rear ground engaging member. Additionally, the vehicle comprises a plurality of transport lines configured to transport at least one of a fluid and an electrical connection between the front portion and the rear portion of the frame. The channel member is positioned intermediate the drive shaft and the transport lines and is configured to support the transport lines.

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