公开(公告)号：US10647384B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-12

申请号：US15496815

申请日：2017-04-25

Applicant: Arctic Cat Inc.

Inventor： David L. Vigen ,  Guy L. Sibilleau

IPC: B62M27/02 ,  B60R25/34 ,  B62D9/02 ,  B60G15/07 ,  B60G13/00 ,  B60T1/06 ,  B60G7/00 ,  B60R25/102 ,  B60R25/30 ,  B60R25/23 ,  B60G3/24 ,  B60R25/04 ,  B60G15/06 ,  B62L1/00 ,  B60G3/26 ,  B60R25/00 ,  B62J35/00 ,  B60G7/02 ,  B60G3/20 ,  B60G3/01 ,  B60G17/005 ,  B60K17/30 ,  B60G21/05 ,  B62D7/18

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe a recreational vehicle spindle, including a spindle body having one or more sockets in the spindle body, and an upper attachment mechanism in contact with the spindle body and adapted to attach to a steering component. The spindle also includes a lower attachment mechanism in contact with the spindle body and adapted to attach to a ski or wheel. The one or more sockets are adapted to each receive a ball and stud forming one or more ball joints.

公开(公告)号：US10532645B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-14

申请号：US15420925

申请日：2017-01-31

Applicant: Arctic Cat, Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Tiry

IPC: B60K5/04 ,  B60K17/02 ,  B60K17/08 ,  B60K17/22 ,  B62K5/01 ,  B60K17/28 ,  B60K17/344

Abstract: A drive package includes a remote located CVT and a motor where the CVT is positioned rearward (or forward) of the motor. An auxiliary drive mechanism couples a drive shaft of the CVT to a crankshaft of the motor. The auxiliary drive mechanism is a belt or chain. The drive shaft is substantially parallel to, and longitudinally offset from, the crankshaft. Thus, the width of the drive package is reduced as compared to ATVs having a CVT located adjacent the motor. A method of making an ATV with the drive package is provided.

公开(公告)号：US10295045B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-21

申请号：US15179920

申请日：2016-06-10

Applicant: Arctic Cat Inc.

Inventor： Ryan Eberhardt

IPC: F16H57/04 ,  F16H57/031 ,  F16H57/035 ,  F16H9/12

Abstract: A cover for a transmission having improved airflow path is disclosed. The interior of the cover has a progressively narrowing airflow path to reduce pressure drop through the cover, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the airflow through the cover. The cover includes a diverter sheltering the air inlet to the cover to prevent air in the cover from exerting outward pressure on the incoming air.

公开(公告)号：US20170136865A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15420925

申请日：2017-01-31

Applicant: Arctic Cat, Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Tiry

IPC: B60K5/04 ,  B60K17/08 ,  F16D43/04 ,  B60K17/02 ,  B60K17/28 ,  B60K17/344 ,  B60K17/22

Abstract: A drive package includes a remote located CVT and a motor where the CVT is positioned rearward (or forward) of the motor. An auxiliary drive mechanism couples a drive shaft of the CVT to a crankshaft of the motor. The auxiliary drive mechanism is a belt or chain. The drive shaft is substantially parallel to, and longitudinally offset from, the crankshaft. Thus, the width of the drive package is reduced as compared to ATVs having a CVT located adjacent the motor. A method of making an ATV with the drive package is provided.

公开(公告)号：US09286264B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US13829039

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Arctic Cat Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Johnson ,  Darrel Janisch

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  B60W30/14 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60K31/00 ,  B60W50/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  B60K2031/0091 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W30/146 ,  B60W2050/0005 ,  B60W2050/0077

Abstract: An electronic control unit (“ECU”) limiter is disclosed. The electronic control unit may be configured to receive a user-specified vehicle limit, such as a speed limit, from an input device, such as a gauge interface of the vehicle or a diagnostic tool. The electronic control unit is further configured to enforce the received vehicle limit, without a need to reprogram (e.g., erase and rewrite) vehicle engine control data stored by the electronic control unit, such as lookup tables or maps that are used to determine the operational parameters (e.g., ignition timing, throttle) based on sensor inputs (e.g., engine revolutions per minute, engine temperature).

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电子控制单元（“ECU”）限制器。 电子控制单元可以被配置为从诸如车辆的测量界面的输入设备或诊断工具接收用户指定的车辆限制，例如速度限制。 电子控制单元还被配置为强制所接收的车辆限制，而不需要重新编程（例如，擦除和重写）由电子控制单元存储的车辆引擎控制数据，诸如用于确定操作的查找表或地图 基于传感器输入的参数（例如，点火正时，节气门）（例如，每分钟发动机转速，发动机温度）。

公开(公告)号：US09180801B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US13485696

申请日：2012-05-31

Applicant: Craig R. Kennedy ,  Ryan J. Hughes

Inventor： Craig R. Kennedy ,  Ryan J. Hughes

IPC: B60K5/00 ,  B60N2/24 ,  B60K5/04 ,  B60K17/34 ,  B60K11/04 ,  B60K15/063

CPC classification number: B60N2/24 ,  B60K5/04 ,  B60K11/04 ,  B60K17/34 ,  B60K2015/0638 ,  B60Y2200/20

Abstract: A vehicle configuration wherein the center of mass of the vehicle is approximately superimposed upon the passenger and driver centers of mass when seated within the vehicle. An occupant's center of mass can be approximated using a standard center of mass position approximation, or a combination of any number of standard center of mass position approximations. The vehicle's center of mass can be approximately superimposed upon the occupant's center of mass in at least the longitudinal and vertical directions.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆构造，其中当坐在车辆中时，车辆的质心大致重叠在乘客和驾驶员质心上。 可以使用标准质量位置近似法或任意数量的标准质心位置近似的组合来逼近乘员的质心。 车辆的质心可以至少在纵向和垂直方向上重叠在乘员的质心上。

公开(公告)号：US08950824B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-10

申请号：US13603188

申请日：2012-09-04

Applicant: Brian Eck ,  Reid Anderson

Inventor： Brian Eck ,  Reid Anderson

IPC: B60B27/06 ,  F16B39/24 ,  B60B27/00 ,  B60B37/04 ,  F16B39/10 ,  F16B41/00

CPC classification number: F16B39/24 ,  B60B27/00 ,  B60B27/0047 ,  B60B27/06 ,  B60B37/04 ,  B60B2900/3312 ,  F16B39/10 ,  F16B41/002

Abstract: A retainer plate for preventing or at least mitigating loosening of an axle nut of a vehicle. The retainer plate comprises a generally flat section of rigid material that couples to an axle nut in a non-rotatable fashion and to a portion of the wheel to maintain the axle nut in tight threaded engagement with the axle. The retainer plate can have a central bore that non-rotatably engages the axle nut and a radially outward feature that engages the wheel to prevent the axle nut from loosening.

Abstract translation: 用于防止或至少减轻车辆的轴螺母松动的保持板。 保持板包括大致平坦的刚性材料部分，其以不可旋转的方式联接到轴螺母并且与轮的一部分相连，以将轴螺母保持与轴的紧密螺纹接合。 保持板可以具有不可旋转地接合轴螺母的中心孔和接合轮的径向外部特征，以防止轴螺母松动。

公开(公告)号：US20130133967A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13307758

申请日：2011-11-30

Applicant: Andrew Beavis ,  Johnathon Edwards ,  Ken Fredrickson ,  Ronald Bergman

Inventor： Andrew Beavis ,  Johnathon Edwards ,  Ken Fredrickson ,  Ronald Bergman

IPC: B62M27/02 ,  B23P11/00 ,  B62D55/15 ,  B62D55/10

CPC classification number: B62D55/07 ,  B62B17/00 ,  B62B2301/256 ,  B62D55/14 ,  B62M27/02 ,  B62M2027/027

Abstract: An idler wheel assembly, for example a rear idler wheel assembly, for a snowmobile and includes at least one cross-member that permits load transfer and possible load damping as between a pair of rear idler wheels. The cross-member may be configured to transfer lateral loads, bending loads and other types of loads between the idler wheels. The cross-member is arranged between the wheels in such a manner that it is free to rotate with the idler wheels without interference to or from other structure of a skid frame assembly of the snowmobile. In one embodiment, each idler wheel includes a cross-member that extends inward to connect to the other wheel.

Abstract translation: 一种用于雪地车辆的惰轮组件，例如后轮惰轮组件，并且包括允许负载传递和可能的负载阻尼之间的至少一个横向构件，在一对后惰轮之间。 横向构件可以构造成在惰轮之间传递横向载荷，弯曲载荷和其他类型的载荷。 横向构件以这样的方式布置在车轮之间，使得其与空转轮自由旋转，而不与雪地车的防滑框架组件的其它结构相干扰。 在一个实施例中，每个惰轮包括向内延伸以连接到另一个车轮的横向构件。

公开(公告)号：US07950736B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-31

申请号：US11680481

申请日：2007-02-28

Applicant: Jesse W. Olson

Inventor： Jesse W. Olson

IPC: B62M1/00 ,  B62M27/02 ,  B62J1/00

CPC classification number: B60N2/40 ,  B62J1/12 ,  B62M27/02

Abstract: A vehicle seat is slidably mounts to rails secured to a vehicle chassis. The rails extend downwardly and away from the steering shaft of the vehicle at a substantial slope. Grooves formed in the rails receive posts secured to the seat to slidably mount the seat. A plurality of registration surfaces, such as a row of apertures, are secured to the rails and engage one or more locking pins. The locking pins are actuated by cables extending to a lever positioned near the edge of the seat. Springs urge the locking pins into engagement with the registration surfaces when tension is not applied to the cables. In an alternative embodiment, an air spring mounts between the seat and vehicle chassis. The amount of air within the air spring controls the position of the seat along the rails.

Abstract translation: 车辆座椅可滑动地安装到固定到车辆底盘的轨道上。 轨道以相当大的斜率向下延伸并远离车辆的转向轴。 形成在轨道中的槽口容纳固定到座椅上的柱，以可滑动地安装座椅。 诸如一排孔的多个配准表面固定到轨道并且接合一个或多个锁定销。 锁定销通过延伸到位于座椅边缘附近的杠杆的电缆致动。 当张力未施加到电缆时，弹簧迫使锁定销与配准表面接合。 在替代实施例中，空气弹簧安装在座椅和车辆底架之间。 空气弹簧内的空气量控制座椅沿轨道的位置。

公开(公告)号：US07779944B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-24

申请号：US11680465

申请日：2007-02-28

Applicant: Ronald Bergman ,  Ken Fredrickson ,  Russell L. Ebert

Inventor： Ronald Bergman ,  Ken Fredrickson ,  Russell L. Ebert

IPC: B60K11/04

CPC classification number: F28D1/0408 ,  B60K11/04 ,  B60Y2200/252 ,  B62D25/161 ,  B62M27/02 ,  B62M2027/023 ,  F01P3/18 ,  F01P11/10

Abstract: The top wall of a snowmobile tunnel, which accommodates the endless drive track of the snowmobile, is provided with recesses at locations corresponding to the path followed by studs carried by the endless track. The rear of the tunnel is connected to a molded rear member having a pattern of recesses matching that of the top wall of the tunnel. In yet another aspect of the invention, a heat exchanger for cooling engine coolant may be provided at the rear of the tunnel. The heat exchanger may be mounted to and partially spaced from the molded rear member. The heat exchanger may bear rearwardly extending ridges with upwardly extending lip at the far end. In some embodiments, a channel is provided on the upper end of the heat exchanger to promote air and snow flow over the rearwardly extending ridges.

Abstract translation: 容纳雪地车的环形驱动轨道的雪地车通道的顶壁在对应于由循环轨道承载的螺柱的路径对应的位置处设置有凹部。 隧道的后部连接到具有与隧道的顶壁相匹配的凹部图案的模制后部构件。 在本发明的另一方面，可以在隧道的后部设置用于冷却发动机冷却剂的热交换器。 热交换器可以安装到模制的后部件上并且与模制的后部件部分地间隔开。 热交换器可以在远端具有向上延伸的唇缘的向后延伸的脊。 在一些实施例中，在热交换器的上端设置通道，以促进在向后延伸的脊上的空气和雪流。