公开(公告)号：US06942052B1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-13

申请号：US10948964

申请日：2004-09-24

Applicant: Gary C. Blakely

Inventor： Gary C. Blakely

IPC: B62M29/00

CPC classification number: B62M29/00

Abstract: A snowmobile including a chassis, a body secured to the chassis, a ski suspension, an engine, an exhaust pipe, a resonator, and an outlet pipe. The body includes a belly pan. The ski suspension is mounted to the chassis. The belly pan forms a suspension well around at least a portion of the ski suspension. The engine is mounted to the chassis and includes an exhaust exit port. The exhaust pipe is mounted to the exhaust exit port. The resonator is secured to the chassis and in fluid communication with the exhaust pipe. The outlet pipe is secured to a forward side of the resonator and extends through the rearward side of the suspension well, rearward of the suspension. The terminal end of the outlet pipe is directed downwardly and includes a deflector shield thereabout. A heat shield is also secured to the belly pan below the terminal end of the outlet pipe.

Abstract translation: 一种雪地车，其包括底盘，固定到底盘的主体，滑雪悬架，发动机，排气管，谐振器和出口管。 身体包括一个腹部的锅。 滑雪悬架安装在底盘上。 腹部平底锅围绕滑雪悬架的至少一部分形成悬架。 发动机安装在底盘上并包括排气口。 排气管安装在排气口。 谐振器固定到底盘并与排气管流体连通。 出口管固定到谐振器的前侧，并且在悬架的后面延伸穿过悬架的后侧。 出口管的末端向下指向并在其周围包括偏转器屏蔽。 隔热罩也固定在出口管末端下方的腹盘上。

公开(公告)号：US06923283B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-02

申请号：US10122430

申请日：2002-04-11

Applicant: David E. Beito

Inventor： David E. Beito

IPC: F01M11/00 ,  B62M27/02

CPC classification number: F01M11/0004 ,  F01M2011/0066

Abstract: Herein is disclosed a snowmobile with an improved center of gravity. The snowmobile utilizes an oil pan with a bottom portion and a set of side portions that cooperate with the bottom portion to form a sump in which oil collects. The bottom portion may be grooved to permit a steering shaft to pass through the groove, thereby extending from one side of the oil pan to the other side. Optionally the bottom portion is formed to be congruous with a surface of a mechanism, such as a steering shaft, positioned at least partially beneath the oil pan. Furthermore, the oil pan may have a reduced depth.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了具有改善的重心的雪地车。 雪地车辆利用具有与底部配合的底部部分和一组侧部的油盘，以形成集油器的集油槽。 底部可以开槽以允许转向轴穿过槽，从而从油盘的一侧延伸到另一侧。 可选地，底部部分形成为与至少部分地位于油盘下方的机构的表面（例如转向轴）一致。 此外，油盘可以具有减小的深度。

公开(公告)号：US20040159482A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-19

申请号：US10290844

申请日：2002-11-07

Applicant: Arctic Cat, Inc.

Inventor： Donn Eide

IPC: B62M027/02 ,  B62M029/00

CPC classification number: F02M35/162 ,  B62D55/07 ,  B62M2027/023 ,  F02M35/1233

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an air box assembly for a snowmobile. The air box assembly is capable of being positioned frontward of the snowmobile engine, relative to a front end of the snowmobile. In this position, throttle noise being dampened by the air box assembly is further removed from an operator of the snowmobile sitting in an operator position on the snowmobile.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于雪地车的空气箱组件。 空气箱组件能够相对于雪地车的前端定位在雪地车发动机的前方。 在这个位置上，由空气箱组件遏制的节气门噪声从坐在雪地车上的操作者位置的雪地车的操作者进一步去除。

公开(公告)号：US20040092351A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-13

申请号：US10291149

申请日：2002-11-07

Applicant: Arctic Cat, Inc.

Inventor： Ron Bergman

IPC: F16H007/12 ,  F16H007/08

CPC classification number: F16H7/0838 ,  F16H2007/088 ,  F16H2007/0891

Abstract: A chain and sprocket mechanism having a first sprocket, a second sprocket, and a chain engaged with the first and second sprockets, such that rotating the first sprocket moves the second sprocket via the chain. A tensioner is engaged with the chain between the first and second sprockets so as to apply tension to the chain. The tensioner is at least partly made of an elastic material, such as rubber or flexible plastic. The flexible material isolates the tensioner from vibrations, cushioning the tensioner and inhibiting the conduction of vibrations such as engine noise through the chain and the tensioner. The tensioner may be made partially or entirely of elastic material. The tensioner may be adjustable in a linear motion, to adjust the tension in the chain. The tensioning mechanism may be made so as to be mechanically simple, using translational motion only, without pivotal motion. The tensioning mechanism also may be functional without the use of springs or other elastic structures.

Abstract translation: 具有第一链轮，第二链轮和与第一和第二链轮啮合的链条的链轮和链轮机构，使得旋转第一链轮通过链条移动第二链轮。 张紧器与第一和第二链轮之间的链条接合，以向链条施加张力。 张紧器至少部分地由弹性材料制成，例如橡胶或柔性塑料。 柔性材料将张紧器与振动隔离，缓冲张紧器，并通过链条和张紧器阻止诸如发动机噪声的振动的传导。 张紧器可以部分地或全部地由弹性材料制成。 张紧器可以在线性运动中调节，以调节链条中的张力。 张紧机构可以使机械简单，仅使用平移运动，而不产生枢转运动。 张紧机构也可以在不使用弹簧或其他弹性结构的情况下起作用。

公开(公告)号：US20040090119A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-13

申请号：US10290846

申请日：2002-11-07

Applicant: Arctic Cat Inc.

Inventor： Russ Ebert ,  Ken Fredrickson ,  Ron Bergman

IPC: B62D055/26

CPC classification number: B62M27/02 ,  B62D25/161

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. In another aspect of the invention, the rear of the tunnel is connected to a molded rear member. The rear member provides a downwardly curving back portion for the tunnel. The rear member may have a shape corresponding to that of the tunnel, e.g. 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, thereby permitting snow thrown by the endless track to pass on both sides of the heat exchanger. In another aspect of the invention, a tunnel for a snowmobile may be narrower in the front than in the rear.

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。 在本发明的另一方面，隧道的后部连接到模制的后部构件。 后部构件为隧道提供向下弯曲的后部。 后部构件可以具有与隧道的形状相对应的形状，例如。 具有与隧道顶壁相匹配的凹陷图案。 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。 热交换器可以被安装到模制的后部件上并且与模制的后部件部分间隔开，从而允许环形履带上的雪被引导到热交换器的两侧。 在本发明的另一方面，一种用于雪地车的隧道在前方可比在后方窄。

公开(公告)号：US20040089492A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-13

申请号：US10290842

申请日：2002-11-07

Applicant: Arctic Cat, Inc.

Inventor： Donn Eide

IPC: B60K005/00

CPC classification number: B62M27/02 ,  B60K5/04 ,  B60Y2200/252 ,  B62M2027/023

Abstract: A vehicle having a vehicle body and an engine disposed therein. The engine is backwardly inclined within the vehicle, such that the angle between the axes of the engine cylinders and the plane of the surface upon which the vehicle rests form an angle of less than 90 degrees in a direction away from the front end of the vehicle. The center of mass of the vehicle with the engine inclined may be lower than if the engine were not inclined. The center of mass of the vehicle with the engine inclined may be further from the front end of the vehicle than if the engine were not inclined. The center of mass of the vehicle with the engine inclined may be aligned vertically with the vehicle operator, the drive shaft of the vehicle, or the geometric center of the vehicle. The performance of the vehicle with the engine inclined may be better than if the engine were not inclined. The engine air intake, engine exhaust port, and carburetor or other fuel and/or air inlet device may extend from the engine towards the front end of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 具有车体和配置在其中的发动机的车辆。 发动机在车辆内向后倾斜，使得发动机气缸的轴线与车辆所在表面的平面之间的角度在远离车辆前端的方向上形成小于90度的角度 。 发动机倾斜的车辆的质心可能低于发动机不倾斜的质量。 发动机倾斜的车辆的质心可能比发动机不倾斜的车辆的前端更远。 具有发动机倾斜的车辆的质心可以与车辆操作者，车辆的驱动轴或车辆的几何中心垂直对准。 发动机倾斜的车辆的性能可能优于发动机不倾斜的性能。 发动机进气口，发动机排气口和化油器或其他燃料和/或进气装置可以从发动机向车辆前端延伸。

公开(公告)号：US20030231504A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-18

申请号：US10175993

申请日：2002-06-18

Applicant: Arctic Cat, Inc.

Inventor： Darrel Janisch ,  Ron Bergman

IPC: B60Q001/068

CPC classification number: B62J6/04

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a headlight system. The apparatus includes a control yoke control unit having a brake control, a dimmer switch, an actuating mechanism, and at least one control support for supporting the brake control and dimmer switch. Both controls are incorporated into the control unit. The control unit may have only a single control support with both controls therein, or it may have two control supports each with one control. The control unit also includes an electrical connector for connecting the dimmer switch to a headlight and a source of electrical power. The actuating mechanism is movable in first and second directions from a neutral position, such that moving the actuating mechanism from the neutral position in the first direction actuates the brake control, and moving the actuating mechanism from the neutral position in the second direction actuates the dimmer switch.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制大灯系统的装置和方法。 该装置包括具有制动控制的控制轭控制单元，调光器开关，致动机构以及用于支撑制动控制和调光开关的至少一个控制支架。 这两个控制都被并入到控制单元中。 控制单元可以仅具有其中具有两个控制的单个控制支持，或者其可以具有每个具有一个控制的两个控制支持。 控制单元还包括用于将调光器开关连接到前灯和电源的电连接器。 致动机构可在第一和第二方向从中性位置移动，使得致动机构在第一方向上从中立位置移动致动制动控制，并且在第二方向上使致动机构从中立位置移动致动调光器 开关。

公开(公告)号：US20030230471A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-18

申请号：US10172301

申请日：2002-06-13

Applicant: Arctic Cat, Inc.

Inventor： Bryce Abrahamson

IPC: H01H009/06

CPC classification number: B66D1/46 ,  B62K11/14 ,  B62K23/02 ,  B66D1/00 ,  B66D1/12 ,  H01H2009/066

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a power winch, and a kit and method for retrofitting an existing control block to control a power winch. The apparatus consists of a control yoke control unit having an engine control switch, a winch control switch, and at least one switch support for supporting the engine control and winch control switches. Both switches are incorporated into the control yoke control unit. The control unit may have only a single switch support with both switches therein, or it may have two switch supports each with one switch. The control unit also includes a mechanism for attaching the control unit to a control yoke, and an electrical connection for connecting the winch control switch to a winch and a source of electrical power. The kit has a winch control switch, and a mechanism for attaching the winch control switch to an existing control yoke control unit. The kit also includes an electrical connection for electrically connecting the winch control switch to a source of electrical power and a winch.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制动力绞盘的装置和方法，以及用于改装现有控制块以控制动力绞盘的工具包和方法。 该装置包括具有发动机控制开关，绞盘控制开关和用于支撑发动机控制和绞盘控制开关的至少一个开关支架的控制轭控制单元。 两个开关都被并入到控制轭控制单元中。 控制单元可以仅具有一个具有两个开关的单个开关支撑，或者它可以具有两个具有一个开关的开关支撑。 控制单元还包括用于将控制单元附接到控制磁轭的机构，以及用于将绞盘控制开关连接到绞盘和电源的电连接。 该套件具有绞盘控制开关和用于将绞盘控制开关附接到现有的控制轭控制单元的机构。 该套件还包括用于将绞盘控制开关电连接到电源和绞盘的电连接。

公开(公告)号：US20030194926A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-16

申请号：US10439568

申请日：2003-05-16

Applicant: Arctic Cat Inc.

Inventor： Fred H. Bernier ,  Herman P. Christopherson ,  Frank Hazard

IPC: B63H011/113

CPC classification number: F02D9/02 ,  B63H11/113 ,  B63H21/213 ,  B63H25/02 ,  F02B61/045 ,  F02D11/02

Abstract: A watercraft of the jet propulsion type comprising a steering mechanism, a throttle control mechanism, a thrust mechanism, a throttle regulator and a controlled thrust steering system. The steering mechanism has a straight-ahead position. The steering mechanism is able to rotate in a clockwise direction from the straight-ahead position to a clockwise position and in a counter-clockwise direction from the straight-ahead position to a counter-clockwise position. The throttle control mechanism is biased toward an idle position. The thrust mechanism provides jet propulsion thrust for the watercraft. The throttle regulator regulates thrust provided by the thrust mechanism. The controlled thrust steering system causes the throttle regulator to increase thrust upon the steering mechanism rotating from the straight-ahead position to the clockwise position or the counter-clockwise position. The controlled thrust steering system also causes the throttle regulator to decrease thrust upon the steering mechanism rotating from the clockwise position or the counter-clockwise position to the straight-ahead position.

公开(公告)号：US20030168262A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-11

申请号：US10093249

申请日：2002-03-06

Applicant: ARCTIC CAT INC.

Inventor： Kirk Hibbert

IPC: B62D055/00

CPC classification number: B62D55/14 ,  B62D55/30

Abstract: An axle mount device for mounting an axle to a snowmobile track suspension frame has a base portion and an adjuster portion. The base portion has an axis and a bore coincident with the axis. The adjuster portion is secured to the base portion asymmetrically with respect to the axis, and engages an opening in the frame. The axle mount may be moved between first and second positions to vary a position of the axle with respect to the frame.

Abstract translation: 用于将车轴安装到雪地车辆轨道悬架上的车轴安装装置具有底座部分和调节器部分。 基座部分具有与轴线重合的轴线和孔。 调节器部分相对于轴线不对称地固定到基部，并且与框架中的开口接合。 轴安装件可以在第一和第二位置之间移动以改变轴相对于框架的位置。