公开(公告)号：US20040090031A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-13

申请号：US10290847

申请日：2002-11-07

Applicant: Arctic Cat, Inc.

Inventor： Ron Bergman

IPC: B62D001/00 ,  B62D007/20

CPC classification number: B62D1/02 ,  B62D7/20 ,  B62K21/00 ,  B62M27/02 ,  Y10T403/32631

Abstract: A steering post for use with a recreational vehicle, particularly a snowmobile or ATV, is described. The steering post includes a steering shaft having upper and lower ends; at least two steering arms, the two steering arms being positioned at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the steering shaft; a ball joint assembly positioned at the lower end of the steering shaft; and a stop. An upper bearing for supporting a steering post on a recreational vehicle may have a radiused inner surface that can accept some misalignment of the shaft. A steering system also can include a double ball joint linkage that permits an easier and simpler adjustment of the steering system. A recreational vehicle such as snowmobile or ATV making use of these features also is described.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于休闲车辆，特别是雪地车辆或ATV的转向柱。 转向柱包括具有上端和下端的转向轴; 至少两个转向臂，所述两个转向臂与所述转向轴的纵向轴线成一角度定位; 位于转向轴的下端的球接头组件; 和一个停止。 用于在休闲车辆上支撑转向柱的上轴承可以具有能够接受轴的一些未对准的圆角内表面。 转向系统还可以包括双球接头连接件，其允许更容易和更简单地调节转向系统。 还描述了使用这些特征的诸如雪地车或ATV的休闲车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20040080192A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-29

申请号：US10283383

申请日：2002-10-29

Applicant: Arctic Cat, Inc.

Inventor： Andy Beavis ,  Ron Bergman

IPC: A47C007/62

CPC classification number: B60R7/043

Abstract: A vehicle seat with a rigid seat base, and at least one foam portion disposed on the seat base. The seat defines at least one cavity therein. The cavity is accessible from the bottom surface of the seat, and accepts cargo, such as a shovel, therein. The cavity may be shaped to conform to a specific, predetermined cargo. The seat may be molded by disposing the seat base in a mold, and introducing settable foam into the mold so as to fill the portion of the mold not occupied by the seat base. The foam portion so produced conforms to the shape of the mold, such that a cavity may be formed by providing the mold with an internal projection. The seat may be removably attached to a vehicle using a quick-release mechanism, such as a pin and spring catch.

Abstract translation: 具有刚性座椅底座的车辆座椅和设置在座椅底座上的至少一个泡沫部件。 座位在其中限定至少一个空腔。 空腔可从座椅的底面接近，并在其中接受货物，例如铲子。 空腔可以被成形为符合特定的预定货物。 可以通过将座椅基座设置在模具中来模制座椅，并且将可固化泡沫引入模具中以便填充未被座椅底座占据的部分的模具。 如此制造的泡沫部分符合模具的形状，使得可以通过向模具提供内部突起来形成空腔。 座椅可以使用诸如销和弹簧扣的快速释放机构可移除地附接到车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20040026937A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-12

申请号：US10215785

申请日：2002-08-08

Applicant: Arctic Cat, Inc

Inventor： Ron Bergman

IPC: B60R019/48

CPC classification number: B62M27/02 ,  B60R19/48 ,  B62J27/00

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an integrally formed skid plate and bumper for a motorized vehicle. The integrally formed skid plate and bumper member is particularly useful for a snowmobile. One embodiment of the invention includes a bumper and a skid plate that are integrally formed as a single member and capable of being secured to a vehicle frame. The skid plate may include hollow rib members that extend longitudinally along a downward facing side of the skid plate. The skid plate also may include a roll-up feature at a rear portion of the skid plate that curves upward to mate with a lower portion of the vehicle frame. As applied to snowmobiles, the integrally formed skid plate and bumper may define a nose cone between the bumper and the skid plate.

Abstract translation: 本发明总体上涉及一种整体形成的用于机动车辆的滑板和保险杠。 整体形成的防滑板和保险杠构件对于雪地车特别有用。 本发明的一个实施例包括一体地形成为单个构件并且能够固定到车架上的保险杠和滑板。 防滑板可以包括沿着防滑板的向下的侧面纵向延伸的中空肋构件。 滑板还可以包括在滑板的后部向上弯曲以与车架的下部配合的卷起特征。 如应用于雪地车，整体形成的滑板和保险杠可以在保险杠和滑板之间限定一个鼻锥。

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：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：US20040159510A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-19

申请号：US10291093

申请日：2002-11-07

Applicant: Arctic Cat Inc.

Inventor： Ron Bergman ,  Bryce Abrahamson

IPC: F16D065/12

CPC classification number: F16D55/22 ,  B60T1/062 ,  B62D55/07 ,  F16D2055/002

Abstract: A unitary drop case and caliper housing for a personal recreational vehicle is disclosed. The housing includes a caliper housing section and a drop case section. The drop case section includes an interior section and an outer wall. The caliper housing section extends from the outer wall of the drop case section. The caliper housing section secures a braking arrangement. The braking arrangement includes brake pads for engaging a braking disc mounted on a bearing in the drop case section. The braking disc is connected to a track shaft. The drop case section includes openings for receiving a bearing assembly. A first bearing assembly connects to a track shaft. A second bearing assembly connects to a drive shaft. The track and drive shafts are coupled via a driving chain in the drop case section. The drop case section also receives a cover for sealing the interior section of the drop case.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于个人娱乐车辆的整体式落地箱和卡钳式外壳。 壳体包括卡钳壳体部分和液滴盒部分。 液滴盒部分包括内部部分和外壁。 卡钳壳体部分从液滴盒的外壁延伸。 卡钳壳体部分固定制动装置。 制动装置包括用于接合安装在液滴箱部分中的轴承上的制动盘的制动衬块。 制动盘连接到履带轴。 液滴盒部分包括用于接收轴承组件的开口。 第一轴承组件连接到履带轴。 第二轴承组件连接到驱动轴。 轨道和驱动轴通过液滴盒中的驱动链联接。 液滴盒部分还接收用于密封液滴盒的内部部分的盖子。

公开(公告)号：US20040062053A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-01

申请号：US10262756

申请日：2002-10-01

Applicant: Arctic Cat, Inc.

Inventor： Ron Bergman ,  John Zins

IPC: B60Q001/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/0683

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle headlight assembly having a lamp housing that is pivotally mounted to the vehicle body. One embodiment of the invention includes a lamp housing that is pivotally mounted to the vehicle body and includes a threaded aperture for receiving a threaded adjustment mechanism that is inserted through an aperture in the vehicle body and into the housing aperture. Rotation of the adjustment mechanism adjusts a position of the lamp housing relative to the vehicle body. Typically, a head portion of the adjustment mechanism is positioned on an exterior of the vehicle and is accessible by an operator of the vehicle from a normal operating position of the vehicle for adjusting the position of the housing relative to the vehicle body.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种车头灯组件，其具有可枢转地安装在车身上的灯壳体。 本发明的一个实施例包括一个灯壳体，其被枢转地安装到车身上并且包括螺纹孔，用于接收螺纹调节机构，该螺纹调节机构插入穿过车身中的孔并进入壳体孔。 调节机构的旋转调节灯壳体相对于车体的位置。 通常，调节机构的头部位于车辆的外部，并且可以由车辆的操作者从车辆的正常操作位置接近，用于调节壳体相对于车身的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20040035633A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-26

申请号：US10224858

申请日：2002-08-20

Applicant: Arctic Cat, Inc.

Inventor： Ron Bergman ,  Donn C. Eide

IPC: B60K001/00

CPC classification number: B62M27/02 ,  B62M2027/023

Abstract: An engine mount system for connecting an engine to a chassis, includes a mounting plate and first, second and third engine mounts. The first engine mount secures a first engine side to a first side of the chassis. The second and third engine mounts secure the mounting plate to the chassis. The mounting plate is also secured to a second side of the engine and is configured to mount a drive shaft of the engine and a driven shaft of a vehicle transmission system.

Abstract translation: 用于将发动机连接到底盘的发动机安装系统包括安装板和第一，第二和第三发动机支架。 第一发动机支架将第一发动机侧固定到底盘的第一侧。 第二和第三发动机支架将安装板固定到底盘上。 安装板也固定在发动机的第二侧，并且构造成安装发动机的驱动轴和车辆传动系统的从动轴。

公开(公告)号：US20040164613A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-26

申请号：US10373601

申请日：2003-02-24

Applicant: Arctic Cat Inc.

Inventor： Mike Konickson ,  Ron Bergman ,  Ronald Black

IPC: F16G001/28

CPC classification number: B62D55/096

Abstract: A track for a tracked vehicle, consisting of a track substrate. Terrain lugs are distributed about the circumference the track substrate on its outer surface. Drive profiles, each consisting of at least one drive lug arranged across the width of the track substrate, are distributed about the circumference of the track substrate on its inner surface. The drive profiles may consist of at least two drive lugs spaced apart across the width of the track substrate. Projections are distributed on the inner surface of the track substrate, arranged so as to engage a wheel in a track system that includes the track. The projections are disposed circumferentially between two drive profiles, and may also be disposed laterally between two drive lugs. The projections have a height such that the noise generated when the track moves in a track system is less than the noise generated when a track without such projections moves in a track system. A noise reduction of at least 6 to 8 dB is achievable. The projections may be from at least 3% to at least 7% of the radius of a wheel in the track system.

Abstract translation: 用于跟踪车辆的轨道，由轨道基板组成。 地形凸耳围绕轨道基板在其外表面周围分布。 驱动轮廓，每个由至少一个跨越轨道基板的宽度布置的驱动凸缘组成，围绕轨道基板的圆周在其内表面上分布。 驱动轮廓可以由跨越轨道基板的宽度间隔开的至少两个驱动凸耳组成。 放射线分布在轨道基板的内表面上，布置成与包括轨道的轨道系统中的轮啮合。 突出部沿周向布置在两个驱动轮廓之间，并且还可以横向设置在两个驱动凸耳之间。 突起具有使得当轨道在轨道系统中移动时产生的噪声小于当没有这种突起的轨道在轨道系统中移动时产生的噪声的高度。 可以实现至少6到8dB的降噪。 突起可以是轨道系统中的轮的半径的至少3％至至少7％。