A vehicle has a cargo bed including a tailgate that is movable between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position of the tailgate, an inner side of the tailgate defines an internal space of the cargo bed together with a front wall, a left side wall and a right side wall of the cargo bed. The tailgate has an inner flat surface disposed on the inner side and an outer flat surface disposed on an outer side of the tailgate. The inner and outer flat surfaces are parallel and are made of a material that is more rigid than a material of a remainder of the tailgate. In the open position of the tailgate, the inner and outer flat surfaces extend generally horizontally and the outer flat surface is disposed below the inner flat surface in order to define a clamping zone along the tailgate.
A vehicle includes: a driver seat connected to a frame of the vehicle and disposed in a cockpit area; a dashboard disposed in front of the driver seat; a cargo bed supported by the frame and having a front wall, left and right walls and a cargo bed supporting surface surrounded in part by the front, left and right walls, the front wall having a movable portion that is movable to selectively cover a pass-through opening that communicates an internal space of the cargo bed to the cockpit area; and an extension receptacle disposed in the cockpit area, the extension receptacle being aligned with (i) the dashboard in a longitudinal direction and (ii) the pass-through opening in a lateral direction, the extension receptacle being configured to receive items therein that are inserted from the cargo bed through the pass-through opening and into the cockpit area of the vehicle.
B62D 33/08 - Superstructures for load-carrying vehicles characterised by the connection of the superstructure to the vehicle frame comprising adjustable means
B60K 17/08 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of gearing of change-speed gearing of mechanical type
B60N 2/01 - Arrangement of seats relative to one another
B60N 2/04 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable
B62D 33/027 - Sideboard or tailgate structures movable
F16H 9/18 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio, or for reversing rotary motion, by endless flexible members without members having orbital motion using belts, V-belts, or ropes engaging a pulley built-up out of relatively axially-adjustable parts in which the belt engages the opposite flanges of the pulley directly without interposed belt-supporting members using two pulleys, both built-up out of adjustable conical parts only one flange of each pulley being adjustable
A vehicle has a cargo bed and first and second support holders disposed below the cargo bed. Each of the first and second support holders defines at least in part an opening for inserting first and second elongate supports therethrough respectively. The first and second support holders are oriented such that the first and second elongate supports are inserted from a common side of the cargo bed into the openings of the first and second support holders. The opening of each of the first support holder and of each of the second support holder is shaped to match a cross-sectional profile of a corresponding one of the first and second elongate supports such that, in use, the first support holder and the second support holder at least partially surround part of the first and second elongate supports respectively to hold the first and second elongate supports in place.
An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) has a frame having front and rear ends, an internal combustion engine connected to the frame, the engine including a front portion and a rear portion, a single cylinder defining a cylinder axis, an air intake port defined in the front portion facing towards the front end of the frame, and an exhaust port defined in the rear portion facing towards the rear end of the frame. The ATV further has an exhaust assembly fluidly connected to the exhaust port. The exhaust assembly extends from the engine towards the rear end of the frame. The ATV further has a continuously variable transmission operatively connected to the engine, which includes a primary pulley being operatively connected to the engine, a secondary pulley, a drive belt looped around the primary and secondary pulleys, and a housing enclosing the primary pulley, the secondary pulley, and the drive belt.
B60K 13/02 - Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units concerning intake
B60K 13/04 - Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units concerning exhaust
B62J 37/00 - Arrangements of fuel supply lines, taps, or the like, on motorcycles or engine-assisted cycles
B62J 40/00 - Arrangements of air cleaners specially adapted for cycles
B62M 9/08 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like with expansible driving or driven wheel
8.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STARTING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
A method for starting an internal combustion engine (ICE) having a crankshaft and an electric turning machine (ETM) operatively connected to the crankshaft is disclosed. The method includes: sensing a voltage of a capacitance connected to the ETM and configured to power the ETM; detecting a rotation of the crankshaft resulting from an actuation of a recoil starter; in response to detecting the rotation of the crankshaft, determining if an assisted start condition is met; in response to the assisted start condition being met, delivering power from the capacitance to the ETM and the ETM assisting the recoil starter; in response to the assisted start condition not being met, continuing to turn the crankshaft with the recoil starter without assistance from the ETM; determining if the ICE has started; and in response to the ICE being started, delivering power from the ETM to the capacitance.
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
F02B 33/04 - Engines with reciprocating-piston pumps; Engines with crankcase pumps with simple crankcase pumps, i.e. with the rear face of a non-stepped working piston acting as sole pumping member in co-operation with the crankcase
F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
F02N 3/02 - Other muscle-operated starting apparatus having pull-cords
F02N 11/04 - Starting of engines by means of electric motors the motors being associated with current generators
F02N 11/06 - Starting of engines by means of electric motors the motors being associated with current generators and with ignition apparatus
F02P 5/04 - Advancing or retarding electric ignition spark; Control therefor automatically, as a function of the working conditions of the engine or vehicle or of the atmospheric conditions
9.
AIR INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS FOR A SNOWMOBILE ENGINE
A snowmobile including a frame; at least one ski; an engine supported by the frame, the engine having an engine air inlet and an exhaust outlet; a turbocharger fluidly connected to the exhaust outlet of the engine, the turbocharger including an exhaust turbine, and an air compressor; a first airbox fluidly connected to the turbocharger, the first airbox receiving air from atmosphere surrounding the snowmobile; and a second airbox having at least a first airbox inlet and a second airbox inlet, the second airbox being fluidly connected to the engine air inlet for providing intake air to the engine, the first airbox inlet receiving air from the air compressor.
F02M 35/16 - Combustion-air cleaners, air intakes, intake silencers, or induction systems specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines characterised by use in vehicles
B62M 29/00 - Ground-engaging propulsion devices for cycles, sledges, or rider-propelled wheeled vehicles, not otherwise provided for
B62M 27/02 - Propulsion devices for sledges or the like power driven
A method for assembling a motorcycle of a family of motorcycles, including selecting the motorcycle of the family of motorcycles to be assembled; in response to selecting the first motorcycle: selecting a first suspension package from a group of suspension packages; attaching the first suspension package to the core assembly; selecting a first ergonomic package from a group of ergonomic packages; and attaching the first ergonomic package to the core assembly; and in response to selecting the second motorcycle: selecting a second suspension package from the group of suspension packages; attaching the second suspension package to the core assembly; selecting a second ergonomic package from the group of ergonomic packages; and attaching the second ergonomic package to the core assembly, the first motorcycle being different from the second motorcycle.
A tonneau system for a vehicle, the vehicle having a tonneau configured for cargo storage, the system including a lining configured to be connected to the tonneau, the lining including two side walls that extend generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle when the lining is connected to the tonneau; and a front bar disposed at a front end of the tonneau when the lining is connected to the tonneau, the two side walls being connected by at least the front bar; and a ramp selectively connectable to the vehicle. The ramp includes two ramp panels, each ramp panel being selectively connected to the lining by at least one anchor when the lining is connected to the tonneau.
B60J 7/14 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts with a plurality of plate-like elements
B60R 9/06 - Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like at vehicle front or rear
A vehicle includes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a dual-clutch transmission (DCT) operatively connected to the CVT, the DCT includes a clutch input member operatively connected to a driven pulley of the CVT to be driven thereby; a first clutch; a second clutch; a first shaft operatively connected to the first clutch, the first clutch being selectively actuated to couple the first shaft to the clutch input member; a second shaft operatively connected to the second clutch, the second clutch being selectively actuated to couple the second shaft to the clutch input member; at least one first driving member mounted to the first shaft; at least one second driving member mounted to the second shaft; and an output shaft operatively connecting the at least one first driving member and the at least one second driving member to at least one ground-engaging member of the vehicle.
F16H 37/02 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings
F16H 37/08 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts with differential gearing
B60W 10/113 - Stepped gearings with two input flow paths, e.g. double clutch transmission selection of one of the torque flow paths by the corresponding input clutch
14.
VEHICLE HAVING A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
A vehicle includes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) operatively connected to an engine, the CVT being disposed on a right side of the engine. A sub-transmission is operatively connected to the CVT and includes: an output shaft rotatable about an output shaft axis; a plurality of sub-transmission driven members mounted to the output shaft and operatively connected to the CVT, the plurality of sub-transmission driven members including a first sub-transmission driven member and a second sub-transmission driven member; a shifter selectively drivingly engaging the first sub-transmission driven member and the second sub-transmission driven member with the output shaft; and a sub-transmission driving member mounted to the output shaft and rotatable therewith. One of a differential assembly and a spool operatively connects the sub-transmission driving member to at least one ground-engaging member of the vehicle.
F16H 37/02 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings
B60K 17/16 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of gearing of differential gearing
B60K 17/348 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having differential means for driving one set of wheels, e.g. the front, at one speed and the other set, e.g. the rear, at a different speeds
B60K 17/08 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of gearing of change-speed gearing of mechanical type
B60K 23/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for changing number of driven wheels
15.
METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE HAVING A DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION
A method for operating a vehicle having a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The DCT includes first and second clutches; a first shaft operatively connected to the first clutch, the first clutch being selectively actuated to couple the first shaft to a clutch input member; a second shaft operatively connected to the second clutch, the second clutch being selectively actuated to couple the second shaft to the clutch input member; first and second driving members mounted to the first and second shafts respectively; and an output shaft operatively connecting the first and second driving members to a ground-engaging member of the vehicle. The method includes determining if the vehicle is substantially stationary; and in response to being substantially stationary, actuating the first and second clutches to cause simultaneous driving engagement of both the first and second shafts with the output shaft to thereby lock the output shaft.
F16H 61/00 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion
F16H 3/00 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion
F16H 59/54 - Inputs being a function of the status of the machine, e.g. position of doors or safety belts dependent on signals from the brakes, e.g. parking brakes
F16H 59/24 - Inputs being a function of torque or torque demand dependent on the throttle opening
F16H 59/44 - Inputs being a function of speed dependent on machine speed
F16H 59/56 - Inputs being a function of the status of the machine, e.g. position of doors or safety belts dependent on signals from the main clutch
F16H 61/688 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for stepped gearings without interruption of drive with two inputs, e.g. selection of one of two torque-flow paths by clutches
F16H 37/02 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings
A connector for connecting a windshield and an intrusion bar to a roll cage of an off-road vehicle. The connector includes: a clamp configured to be clamped to a front leg of the roll cage, the clamp being configured to clamp part of a windshield to the front leg of the roll cage, the clamp defining at least one aperture; and at least one fastener inserted through the at least one aperture, the at least one fastener being configured to engage the intrusion bar to connect the intrusion bar to the clamp. A windshield assembly for an off-road vehicle having a roll cage is also disclosed. The windshield assembly includes a windshield, an intrusion bar and a clamp for connecting the windshield and the intrusion bar to a front leg of the roll cage.
A limited-slip differential system including a housing, a differential carrier disposed within the housing and including first and second carrier portions, a differential, a clutch pack and a pressure system is disclosed. The differential is configured to distribute torque from a drive shaft to first and second axles in accordance with a speed difference between the first and second axles. The pressure system is configured to selectively exert an axial force on the clutch pack, which includes first and second plurality of clutch plates respectively connected to one of the first and second carrier portions and a hub member, for selectively causing frictional engagement of the clutch plates. At least one of the first and second carrier portions at least partially defines at least one lubrication channel extending radially, and fluidly connecting an exterior of the differential carrier to an interior thereof for lubricating at least two clutch plates.
F16H 48/22 - Arrangements for suppressing or influencing the differential action, e.g. locking devices using friction clutches or brakes
F16H 48/08 - Differential gearings with gears having orbital motion with orbital conical gears
F16H 48/27 - Arrangements for suppressing or influencing the differential action, e.g. locking devices using internally-actuatable fluid pressure, e.g. internal pump types
F16H 48/40 - Constructional details characterised by features of the rotating cases
F16H 57/037 - Gearboxes for accommodating differential gearing
An off-road vehicle has: a frame including a rollover protection structure; two front wheels; two rear wheels; at least one seat; an internal combustion engine disposed rearward of the at least one seat, and being operatively connected at least one of: the two rear wheels, and the two front wheels; an engine air intake system fluidly connected to the engine for supplying air to the engine; a heat exchanger supported by the frame for cooling a vehicle fluid; a plenum defined at least in part by the heat exchanger, the plenum being disposed rearward of the at least one seat, an inlet of the engine air intake system being disposed in the plenum for supplying air from the plenum to the engine, and air from the plenum flowing over the heat exchanger for cooling the vehicle fluid; and a plenum air intake for supplying air to the plenum.
F02M 35/16 - Combustion-air cleaners, air intakes, intake silencers, or induction systems specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines characterised by use in vehicles
An off-road vehicle has: a frame including a rollover protection structure; two front wheels operatively connected to the frame; two rear wheels operatively connected to the frame; at least one seat supported by the frame; an internal combustion engine supported by the frame, being disposed rearward of the at least one seat, and being operatively connected at least one of: the two rear wheels, and the two front wheels; an engine air intake system fluidly connected to the engine for supplying air to the engine; and an air intake conduit having a conduit inlet and a conduit outlet, the conduit outlet being fluidly connected to the engine air intake system for supplying air to the engine air intake system, the conduit inlet being disposed at least in part vertically higher than the rollover protection structure.
An off-road vehicle has: a frame including a rollover protection structure (ROPS); four wheels; at least one seat; an internal combustion engine operatively connected at least two of the wheels; a windshield movably connected to the ROPS, the windshield being movable between lowered and raised positions. The windshield defines at least one of: a windshield recess in a top edge of the windshield, and a windshield aperture near the top edge. An air intake conduit has a conduit inlet and a conduit outlet fluidly connected to an engine air intake system. The conduit inlet faces generally forward and is disposed at least in part vertically higher than the windshield in the lowered position. In the raised position of the windshield, air flows through the at least one of the windshield recess and the windshield aperture to be supplied to the conduit inlet of the air intake conduit.
F02M 35/16 - Combustion-air cleaners, air intakes, intake silencers, or induction systems specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines characterised by use in vehicles
B60J 1/04 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at the vehicle front adjustable
A watercraft has a retractable lift-propulsion system including a mast connected to a buoyant body of the watercraft and movable between retracted and deployed positions. A distance between a distal end of the mast and a lower surface of the buoyant body is greater in the deployed position than in the retracted position. A lift-propulsion assembly includes a hydrofoil for providing lift to the watercraft at least in the deployed position of the mast and a propulsion unit for providing thrust to the watercraft in the retracted and deployed positions of the mast. The lift-propulsion assembly is connected to the distal end of the mast such that, in the deployed position of the mast, the lift-propulsion assembly is distanced from the buoyant body of the watercraft and, in the retracted position of the mast, the lift-propulsion assembly is proximate the buoyant body of the watercraft.
B63B 1/30 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type with movable hydrofoils retracting or folding
B63B 1/24 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type
B63B 1/26 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type having more than one hydrofoil
B63H 21/17 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven by electric motor
B63H 21/21 - Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels
B63B 34/40 - Body-supporting structures dynamically supported by foils under water
B63B 34/10 - Power-driven personal watercraft, e.g. water scooters ; Accessories therefor
A vehicle including: a frame; front suspension assemblies and wheels; a rear left suspension assembly connected to the frame; a rear right suspension assembly connected to the frame; rear wheels having a wheel axis and an inner rim radius; a rear gear train; and a motor. Each rear suspension assembly including a swing arm; a shock assembly; a knuckle including: a first portion connected to a wheel hub, and a second portion extending upward from the first portion; a first link having an outward end connected to the first portion and an inward end connected to the frame; and a second link having an outward end connected to the second portion and an inward end connected to the frame, the outward end of the second link being distanced from the corresponding wheel axis by a distance greater than the inner rim radius.
A stackable container assembly having a base container with a container body having a bottom surface being configured for connecting the base container to a vehicle; and an anchor connected to the container body and being configured for inserting into a vehicle anchor fixture, the anchor including an anchor base being connected to the bottom surface of the container body; and an anchor lock extending from the anchor base; and an accessory container including an accessory body having an accessory bottom surface for selectively connecting the accessory container to one of the top surface of the base container and the vehicle such that the accessory container is arranged in one of stacked on top of the base container, and directly connected to the vehicle, the accessory container using a same connection arrangement for connecting to the one of the base container and the vehicle.
B62J 35/00 - Fuel tanks specially adapted for motorcycles or engine-assisted cycles; Arrangements thereof
B65D 43/16 - Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
B62J 9/27 - Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories characterised by mounting arrangements, e.g. quick release arrangements
B62M 27/02 - Propulsion devices for sledges or the like power driven
B62J 9/23 - Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories above or alongside the rear wheel
B60K 15/06 - Fuel tanks characterised by fuel reserve systems
A vehicle including a frame; a front left suspension assembly with a front left wheel; a front right suspension assembly with a front right wheel; a front gear train; a motor; shafts connected between the front wheels and the front gear train. Each front suspension assembly including a knuckle including: a first portion connected to a wheel hub and including a first ball joint, and a second portion extending upward from the first portion and including a second ball joint; a lower A-arm connected to the first ball joint; an upper A-arm connected to the second ball joint; the second ball joint being distanced from the wheel axis by a distance greater than the inner rim radius; and a shock assembly connected to the lower A-arm and the frame, the shafts passing below the ball joint of the shock absorber assembly which is vertically higher than the shaft.
An electric system is disclosed. The electric system comprises a battery subassembly, a current limiter, a non-current-limiting path in parallel with the current limiter, a battery management system (BMS) adapted for causing the battery assembly to energize the electric system using the current limiter upon a start of a precharge phase, and an electric vehicle module (EVM) communicatively coupled to the BMS. The EVM is adapted for causing the battery assembly to energize the electric system using the non-current-limiting path following a completion of the precharge phase. The electric system may be integrated in an electric vehicle. A method for energizing an electric system is also disclosed.
H02H 3/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current
H02H 9/02 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess current
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 1/08 - Three-wire systems; Systems having more than three wires
B60L 58/18 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules
H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other dc sources, e.g. providing buffering
A fender system for a watercraf includes: a fender body defining an insertion recess in a peripheral surface of the fender body; a first connecting feature disposed at least in part in the insertion recess of the fender body; and a connecting base configured to be connected to the watercraft. The connecting base includes a second connecting feature. The first connecting feature is configured to engage the second connecting feature for stowing the fender body on the watercraft. It is also contemplated that a fender system for a watercraft includes: a fender body defining an insertion recess in a peripheral surface of the fender body; and a first connecting feature disposed at least in part in the insertion recess of the fender body. The first connecting feature is configured to engage a second connecting feature disposed on a part of the watercraft for stowing the fender body on the watercraft.
A method for starting an internal combustion engine of a snowmobile is disclosed. The method comprises actuating a start switch of the snowmobile; in response to the start switch being actuated, sensing a temperature; in response to the sensed temperature being above a predetermined temperature, starting the engine using a motor-generator; and in response to the sensed temperature being below the predetermined temperature, starting the engine using a recoil starter.
A track assembly for a vehicle includes: a frame; a plurality of track-contacting wheels; an endless track disposed around the track-contacting wheels; a rotation limiting device for limiting rotation of the track assembly relative to a vehicle frame; a connection bracket for connecting the rotation limiting device to the frame; and a bushing assembly slidably connecting a device connecting end of the connection bracket to an elongate support of the rotation limiting device. The bushing assembly includes an inner bushing slidably mounted to the elongate support, an outer bushing affixed to the device connecting end, and a resilient element connected between the bushings. The resilient element is resiliently deformable such that: the inner bushing is rotatable relative to the outer bushing such that an inner bushing axis can be angled relative to an outer bushing axis; and the inner bushing is axially movable relative to the outer bushing.
B62D 55/04 - Endless-track vehicles with tracks and alternative ground wheels, e.g. changeable from endless-track vehicle into wheeled vehicle and vice versa
B62D 55/108 - Suspension devices for wheels, rollers, bogies or frames with mechanical springs, e.g. torsion bars
B62D 55/116 - Attitude or position control of chassis by action on suspension, e.g. to compensate for a slope
An off-road vehicle has a frame, a motor, a steering input device, a storage bin disposed forward of the steering input device, the storage bin having side walls and a bottom wall, and an accessory holder assembly connected to the storage bin. The accessory holder assembly includes a receptacle having an upwardly facing receptacle aperture for receiving an accessory. The receptacle aperture is disposed within a perimeter defined by the side walls of the storage bin. The receptacle extends below the bottom wall of the storage bin. A height of a portion of the receptacle extending below the bottom wall of the storage bin being greater than a width of the receptacle aperture and greater than a length of the receptacle aperture.
B60R 5/02 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at front of vehicle
B60G 5/00 - Resilient suspensions for a set of tandem wheels or axles having interrelated movements
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
B62D 1/02 - Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle vehicle-mounted
B62D 21/18 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted characterised by the vehicle type and not provided for in groups
B60K 11/00 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units
32.
TRACK ASSEMBLY HAVING A ROTATION LIMITING DEVICE AND VEHICLE HAVING SAME
A track assembly for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle has a suspension arm for connecting the track assembly to the vehicle. The track assembly includes a frame, a plurality of track-contacting wheels, and an endless track disposed around the track-contacting wheels. The track-contacting wheels include: a drive wheel rotationally connected to the frame and at least one idler wheel rotationally connected to the frame. The drive wheel defines a drive wheel axis about which the drive wheel is rotatable. The drive wheel is adapted for driving the endless track. The track assembly also includes a rotation limiting device for limiting rotation of the track assembly relative to the suspension arm of the vehicle. The rotation limiting device is connected to the frame of the track assembly and is configured to be connected to the suspension arm of the vehicle.
A watercraft comprises a hull, a deck disposed on the hull, a motor connected to at least one of the hull and the deck, a propulsion system operatively connected to the motor, a command console disposed on the deck and operatively connected to the motor, an accelerator control lever operatively connected to the command console, and a control unit operatively connected to the command console and to the motor. The control unit receives, from the command console, a value representing a current position of the accelerator control lever, controls an operating parameter of the motor based at least in part on the current position of the accelerator control lever, receives, from the command console, a cruise control enabling signal, and in response to receiving the cruise control enabling signal, selectively engages a cruise control function of the watercraft by maintaining the operating parameter of the motor.
A storage box assembly for a vehicle includes a storage box having a wall, and a tongue assembly connected to the wall. The tongue assembly has a grip selectively movable between first and second positions, and first and second tongues connected to the grip and movable with the grip. When the grip is in the first position, the first tongue is in an operative position. A first spacing is defined between the first tongue and the wall for receiving a first retaining member having a first thickness between the first tongue and the wall. When the grip is in the second position, the second tongue is in an operative position. A second spacing is defined between the second tongue and the wall for receiving a second retaining member having a second thickness between the second tongue and the wall.
An anchor for use with a rack, an accessory rack, and a system for securing an accessory to a vehicle. The anchor includes an anchor case, the anchor case having a rack connecting part for making contact with the rack and an accessory connecting part for making contact with an accessory; at least one cam rotatably connected to the anchor below the rack connecting part, the at least one cam being rotatable about an axis between a locked position and an unlocked position to selectively secure the anchor and the accessory to the rack; and a lever operatively connected to the at least one cam, the lever being rotatable by a user in order to cause the at least one cam to rotate between the locked position and the unlocked position, the rack connecting part being positioned between the at least one cam and the accessory connecting part along the axis.
A vehicle, including a chassis; at least one seat connected to the chassis; a motor connected to the chassis; an endless drive track disposed at least in part below the chassis, the endless drive track being operatively connected to the motor for propulsion of the vehicle; a suspension assembly supporting the endless drive track and including slide rails; and a drive track lubrication system connected to the chassis. The system includes a lubricant tank and at least one conduit positioned and arranged to deliver lubricant from the lubricant tank to at least a portion of an interior side of the endless drive track, the lubricant delivered providing lubrication at least partially between the interior side of the endless drive track and the slide rails.
A board holder for storing a marine board includes: a body extending in a length direction, the body having a board support for receiving and supporting a first lateral side of the marine board; a first strap fixed to the body at or near the board support; a first fastener adjustably fixed to the first strap; a second strap fixed to the body at: a first location spaced from the board support in the length direction; and a second location disposed between the first location and the board support; and a second fastener freely movable along the second strap, the second fastener being configured to be complementarily mated with the first fastener. When the fasteners are mated with one another, the second strap is positioned to at least partly wrap about the second lateral side of the marine board to secure the marine board in place on the board holder.
A watercraft includes a deck, a hull, an engine assembly disposed in the engine compartment and including an engine, a drive system powered by the engine, and at least one acoustic panel. The hull partly defines an engine compartment having an engine compartment length. The engine has an engine length that is less than half of the engine compartment length. The at least one acoustic panel is disposed in the engine compartment to partially divide the engine compartment into a plurality of sub-compartments. In a vertical plane perpendicular to a longitudinal centerplane of the watercraft and extending through the at least one acoustic panel, the at least one acoustic panel occupies part of at least a majority of the cross-sectional area of the engine compartment that is not occupied by an engine assembly cross-sectional area, which is defined by a projection of the engine assembly on the vertical plane.
A vehicle including a chassis; a seat; a motor; an endless drive track; a suspension assembly supporting the endless drive track. The suspension assembly includes at least one slide rail and at least one suspension arm pivotally connected to the slide rail and the chassis, the arm including a top bar extending laterally and a shock absorber. A first support assembly connecting a first end portion to a first chassis side and a second support assembly connecting a second end portion to a second chassis side. Each support assembly includes a bracket connected to the chassis at a top portion of the bracket; and a connector disposed on an end portion of the top bar, the connector including an arm portion, the end portion extending through a connector passage, and a flange portion defining a slot therein, a bottom portion of the bracket being received in the slot.
A modular seating system including a mounting surface having a plurality of attachment features formed therein and a plurality of chairs. Each chair of the plurality of chairs includes a base including a base body, an interior volume, two lateral openings formed in opposite lateral sides of the base body, the two lateral openings communicating with the interior volume, and a top opening communicating with the interior volume; a connector connected at least in part to a bottom side of the base body; and a seat portion connected to the base body and arranged: to provide a seating surface and to prevent access to the top opening when in the closed position, and to allow access to the top opening when in the open position, each attachment feature configured for receiving the connector of each chair of the plurality of chairs for selectively connecting each chair to the mounting surface.
A method for accelerating a vehicle from rest, including controlling an engine according to a first control strategy; receiving a mode indication selecting a launch control mode for accelerating; controlling the engine according to a second control strategy; in response to greater than zero accelerator position, controlling to increase throttle valve opening and engine control operational conditions to limit engine torque output; while in the second control strategy, receiving an indication to end control by the second control strategy; and in response to indication, controlling according to the first control strategy causing the vehicle to accelerate from rest, the first acceleration rate greater than the second rate corresponding to accelerating from rest after sequentially controlling according to the first and second control strategies; the second acceleration rate corresponding to accelerating from rest by controlling according to the first control strategy without previously controlling according to the second control strategy.
A watercraft includes a deck, a hull supporting the deck, and a barrier structure. The barrier structure includes: a frame connected to at least one of the deck and the hull and at least partially surrounding a portion of the deck; and a pliable sheet wall connected to the frame. The frame includes an upper portion including a rail for grabbing by a user's hand; and a lower portion connected to the at least one of the deck and the hull. The lower portion and the upper portion are connected to one another. The pliable sheet wall is stretched across at least a portion of the frame so as to extend between the upper and lower portions of the frame. A barrier structure is also contemplated.
A seating assembly for a watercraft is provided. The watercraft has a deck including deck attachment features provided on an upper surface of the deck. The seating assembly includes: a padded mat for seating a user, the padded mat being configured to abut the upper surface of the deck, the padded mat having a mat attachment feature for selectively connecting the padded mat to the deck by engaging the mat attachment feature with one of the deck attachment features; and a backrest for supporting a back of the user, the backrest having a backrest attachment feature for selectively connecting the backrest to the deck by engaging the backrest attachment feature to an other one of the deck attachment features. The padded mat and the backrest are usable together to allow the user to sit on the padded mat and be supported by the backrest.
A deflector selectively connectable to a helmet is disclosed. The helmet has a helmet shell and a jaw shield defining at least one jaw aperture configured to permit air flow therethrough. The deflector has a deflector body and at least one connecting protrusion receivable in the at least one jaw aperture to restrict air flow. A helmet having the deflector is disclosed. A helmet having a helmet shell, left and right holders having first and second connectors and a peak adjustable between first and second configurations is disclosed. The peak has left and right connecting portions, each having third and fourth connectors. The first connectors are rotationally connected to the third connectors. The second connectors are selectively connected to the fourth connectors in one of at least two positions. The second connectors are at a first position in the first configuration, and at a second position in the second configuration.
A floor tile has arcuate slots formed on its upper surface and defined about a common center of curvature. A positioning cavity is formed on the upper surface and located radially outward from a common radius of curvature of the arcuate slots. An accessory comprises a base having a bottom section. An attachment member is pivotally mounted to the base and has two arcuate hooks extending under the bottom section of the base. A locating projection extends under the bottom section of the base, being located radially outward from a pivot axis of the attachment member. To mount the accessory on the floor tile, the arcuate hooks are received in the arcuate slots and the locating projection is received in the positioning cavity. Pivoting the attachment member causes locking or unlocking of the arcuate hooks in the arcuate slots for attaching or detaching the accessory on the floor tile.
According to one aspect of the present technology, there is provided a snowmobile having: a tunnel; a motor; at least one ski; and a drive track. At least a portion of the tunnel is formed by a heat exchanger assembly having: a front portion; a middle portion; a rear portion; a top part; and a bottom part. The bottom part defines at least one recess. The top and bottom parts define therebetween a passage formed in part by the at least one recess. A first portion of the passage is defined by the at least one recess extending longitudinally. The drive track has: a plurality of lugs; and a plurality of studs. Portions of the plurality of lugs being laterally aligned with the first portion of the passage being free of studs.
B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
B60K 11/04 - Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds
F28D 1/03 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with plate-like or laminated conduits
B62M 27/02 - Propulsion devices for sledges or the like power driven
F28F 3/12 - Elements constructed in the shape of a hollow panel, e.g. with channels
F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
F28F 3/14 - Elements constructed in the shape of a hollow panel, e.g. with channels by separating portions of a pair of joined sheets to form channels, e.g. by inflation
A heat exchanger assembly has: a front portion; a middle portion rearward of the front portion; a rear portion rearward of the middle portion, at least one of the front and rear portions being curved from the middle portion, the at least one of the front and rear portions extending below the middle portion; a top part, the top part defining at least one top recess; and a bottom part disposed below the top part and being joined to the top part, the bottom part defining at least one bottom recess. The top and bottom parts define therebetween a passage formed in part by the at least one top recess and the at least one bottom recess. The passage has an inlet and an outlet. A snowmobile having the heat exchanger assembly is also disclosed.
B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
B60K 11/04 - Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds
F28D 1/03 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with plate-like or laminated conduits
F28F 3/14 - Elements constructed in the shape of a hollow panel, e.g. with channels by separating portions of a pair of joined sheets to form channels, e.g. by inflation
B62M 27/02 - Propulsion devices for sledges or the like power driven
F28F 3/12 - Elements constructed in the shape of a hollow panel, e.g. with channels
A rack and pinion assembly for a steering assembly is disclosed. The rack and pinion assembly has: a housing; a rack disposed in the housing, the rack being translatable in the housing; a pinion engaging the rack for causing translation of the rack; and at least one rolling element connected to the rack. The at least one rolling element is translatable with the rack. The at least one rolling element rolls along an inner surface of the housing as the rack translates. A steering assembly having the rack and pinion assembly and a vehicle having the steering assembly are also disclosed.
A method for mounting a track assembly to a vehicle comprises: pivotally connecting a frame of the track assembly to a distal end portion of an A-arm of the vehicle for permitting rotation of the track assembly about a steering axis; inserting a fastener through a fastener aperture defined in the distal end portion of the A-arm; and fastening an anti-rotation device of the track assembly to the distal end portion of the A-arm with the fastener, the anti-rotation device being connected to the frame. A suspension and track assembly for a vehicle is also disclosed.
A vehicle includes: a frame including a roll cage, a motor connected to the frame, a driver seat connected to the frame, and a roof extending at least in part above the driver seat. The roof includes an upper surface and a lower surface. At least part of the roof is pivotably connected to the roll cage about a roof pivot axis so that the at least part of the roof is pivotable from a closed position to an open position. In the closed position, the at least part of the roof covers a roof opening defined by the roll cage, and in the open position, the at least part of the roof at least partly exposes the roof opening.
B60J 7/16 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position non-foldable
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
B60G 7/02 - Attaching arms to sprung part of vehicle
A storage container includes: a container body defining an internal volume for storing items therein; a first attachment system connected to the container body, the first attachment system including at least one first attachment feature for attaching the storage container; a second attachment system connected to the container body, the second attachment system including at least one second attachment feature for attaching the storage container, the at least one second attachment feature being different from the at least one first attachment feature; and a cover moveable between a first position and a second position on the container body to selectively cover the first attachment system and the second attachment system respectively. A system for covering part of a storage container is also provided.
A snowmobile including a chassis including a tunnel; a motor; at least one ski; an endless drive track; a rear suspension assembly including: a front suspension arm; a rear suspension arm; a pair of slide rails; a first rear shock absorber connected between the front suspension arm and the slide rails; and a second rear shock absorber connected between the rear suspension arm and the front suspension arm or the slide rails; at least one sensor for sensing an angular position of the front suspension arm or the rear suspension arm relative to one of the tunnel and a component of the rear suspension assembly near at least one of the front suspension arm and the rear suspension arm; and a controller communicatively connected to the sensor to receive electronic signals therefrom representative of the angular position.
B60G 17/019 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or s the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the type of sensor or the arrangement thereof
B60G 5/00 - Resilient suspensions for a set of tandem wheels or axles having interrelated movements
B60G 15/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
B60G 5/02 - Resilient suspensions for a set of tandem wheels or axles having interrelated movements mounted on a single pivoted arm
A container including a container body and a fixture assembly configured for receiving an accessory container, the bottom surface of the container body being configured for connecting the container to a vehicle, the bottom surface including: a tongue attached to the bottom surface at a first end portion of the bottom surface, the tongue extending from the bottom surface, at least a portion of the tongue extending parallel to the bottom surface, the tongue being positioned on a first side of the container body, and an anchor attached to the bottom surface at a second end portion of the bottom surface opposite the first end portion, the anchor being positioned on a second side of the container body, the second side of the container body being oppositely disposed to the first side of the container body, the anchor including at least one anchor lock.
B62J 9/23 - Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories above or alongside the rear wheel
B62J 9/27 - Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories characterised by mounting arrangements, e.g. quick release arrangements
B60K 15/06 - Fuel tanks characterised by fuel reserve systems
A vehicle component including a component body defining an aperture and including an outer textured surface surrounding the aperture on an exterior side of the component body; and a mesh extending over the aperture, a portion of the mesh being molded into at least a portion of the component surrounding the aperture, a surface of the portion of the mesh abutting the outer textured surface surrounding the aperture. A method includes disposing a mesh in a mold shaped for forming the plastic item, a portion of the mesh being disposed on portions of the mold having a textured surface surrounding at least a part of an aperture defining portion, the mesh being disposed in the mold over the aperture defining portion; and filling the mold with plastic, the mesh being molded in a textured surface of the plastic item formed by the textured surface of the mold.
F02M 35/024 - Air cleaners using filters, e.g. moistened
B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
60.
METHODS OF OPERATING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ELECTRIC SNOWMOBILE
A method for operating an electric vehicle has the steps of: determining if at least one of a speed of the vehicle and a speed of an electric motor of the vehicle is zero; in response to the at least one of the speed being zero, determining if a reverse actuator is actuated; in response to the reverse actuator being actuated, starting a timer, then determining if the reverse actuator has been actuated without interruption for a predetermined amount of time; in response to the reverse actuator having been actuated without interruption for the predetermined amount of time, changing an operation mode of the electric motor from one of a forward mode and a reverse mode to another of the forward mode and the reverse mode. An electric snowmobile and other methods for operating an electric vehicle are disclosed.
A switch assembly for mounting to a handlebar of a vehicle is disclosed. The switch assembly has a main housing mounted to the handlebar. The main housing has a first lateral side, a second lateral side opposite the first lateral side, a rear side, and a front side. The main housing defines a recess. The recess opens in the first lateral side and the rear side. The switch assembly also has one of: a cap selectively received in the recess; and a switch housing selectively received in the recess. The switch housing has a switch mounted thereto. The switch is configured for communicating with a component of the vehicle. The recess is configured for receiving the cap and for receiving the switch housing. A vehicle having a handlebar with the switch assembly mounted thereto is also disclosed.
A front suspension assembly for a vehicle having a connector adapted for connection to a front ground engaging member of the vehicle, a lower swing arm adapted for pivotal connection to a frame of the vehicle about a lower swing axis and being pivotally connected to the connector, an upper swing arm adapted for pivotal connection to the frame about an upper swing axis and being pivotally connected to the connector, the upper swing arm being above the lower swing arm, and a shock absorber assembly having a first end adapted for pivotal connection to the frame above the upper swing axis and a second end pivotally connected to the upper swing arm. The connector is pivotable relative to the lower and upper swing arms about a steering axis. A vehicle having the front suspension assembly is also disclosed.
B62K 25/22 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with rocking arm pivoted on each fork leg with more than one arm on each fork leg
B62K 11/04 - Frames characterised by the engine being between front and rear wheels
A seat and accessory connection system for a vehicle includes: a connection base configured to be connected to the vehicle; a seat configured to be removably connected to the vehicle at a first location on the connection base, the seat comprising at least one first connecting feature; and an accessory configured to be removably and selectively connected to either one of the connection base at the first location and the vehicle at a second location on the vehicle. The accessory has at least one second connecting feature for removably connecting the accessory to the first location and the second location. The connection base has at least one third connecting feature configured to selectively engage the at least one first connecting feature of the seat and the at least one second connecting feature of the accessory to removably connect the seat or the accessory at the first location.
An accessory control system for a vehicle includes a controller configured to be installed on the vehicle and a wire harness connected to the controller to communicate output signals from the controller. The wire harness has an input connector and an output connector. The input connector is connected to the controller. The output connector is configured to be selectively connected to one of a first vehicle accessory and a second vehicle accessory. The output connector of the wire harness is configured to be disposed at a selected location on the vehicle. The controller is preprogrammed to transmit at least one first accessory signal through the wire harness to control the first vehicle accessory. The controller is configured to be reprogrammed to transmit at least one second accessory signal through the wire harness to control the second vehicle accessory.
G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
B60W 10/30 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of auxiliary equipment, e.g. air-conditioning compressors or oil pumps
B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
66.
Controllable differential system and vehicle having the controllable differential system
A controllable differential system for a vehicle includes a differential that may be disengaged or engaged, and may further be locked when engaged. A differential lock switch has three positions for sending commands to an actuator for disengaging or engaging the differential and for sending commands to a controller for unlocking and locking the differential. The vehicle includes a motor, a transmission continuously connected to a rear drivetrain, and the differential mounted in a front drivetrain. The vehicle may be driven in rear-wheel drive mode when the differential is disengaged or in four-wheel drive mode when the differential is engaged. The vehicle may enforce a vehicle speed limitation or an engine speed limitation when the differential is locked while a manual override control is not activated. The vehicle may implement an anti-lock braking system that may be disabled when the differential is locked.
B60K 23/04 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for differential gearing
B60K 17/35 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having differential means for driving one set of wheels, e.g. the front, at one speed and the other set, e.g. the rear, at a different speeds including arrangements for suppressing or influencing the power transfer, e.g. viscous clutches
F16H 48/34 - Arrangements for suppressing or influencing the differential action, e.g. locking devices using externally-actuatable means using electromagnetic or electric actuators
F16H 48/20 - Arrangements for suppressing or influencing the differential action, e.g. locking devices
67.
Method and system for starting an internal combustion engine
A method for starting an internal combustion engine (ICE) having a crankshaft and an electric turning machine (ETM) operatively connected to the crankshaft comprises energizing an absolute position sensor adapted for providing an indication of an angular position of a rotor of the ETM and applying a current to the ETM to generate a sufficient torque to rotate the crankshaft.
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
F02N 3/02 - Other muscle-operated starting apparatus having pull-cords
F02N 11/04 - Starting of engines by means of electric motors the motors being associated with current generators
F02N 11/06 - Starting of engines by means of electric motors the motors being associated with current generators and with ignition apparatus
F02B 33/04 - Engines with reciprocating-piston pumps; Engines with crankcase pumps with simple crankcase pumps, i.e. with the rear face of a non-stepped working piston acting as sole pumping member in co-operation with the crankcase
F02P 5/04 - Advancing or retarding electric ignition spark; Control therefor automatically, as a function of the working conditions of the engine or vehicle or of the atmospheric conditions
F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
68.
Engine assembly and method for controlling an engine
An engine assembly includes: a two-stroke internal combustion engine; a turbocharger operatively connected to the engine, the turbocharger having a compressor and an exhaust turbine; an intake pipe fluidly connected to the engine and to the compressor of the turbocharger; an exhaust tuned pipe fluidly connected to the engine and to the exhaust turbine of the turbocharger; a temperature sensor configured to generate a signal representative of a temperature of exhaust gas flowing within the exhaust tuned pipe; and a controller. The controller is configured to: determine a boost target pressure of the turbocharger based in part on the signal generated by the temperature sensor; and control the turbocharger to provide the boost target pressure to the engine. Methods for controlling an engine are also provided.
A method for controlling engine braking in a vehicle comprises: determining a position of a throttle operator; determining a speed of the vehicle; and determining an engine braking mode selected. In response to the position of the throttle operator being a fully released position and the selected braking mode being a first engine braking mode: controlling an engine and a position of a throttle valve according to the first engine braking mode for applying a first level of engine braking. In response to the position of the throttle operator being the fully released position and the selected braking mode being the second engine braking mode: controlling the engine and the position of the throttle valve according to the second engine braking mode based at least on the speed of the vehicle for applying a second level of engine braking. A vehicle implementing the method is also disclosed.
F02P 5/04 - Advancing or retarding electric ignition spark; Control therefor automatically, as a function of the working conditions of the engine or vehicle or of the atmospheric conditions
F02D 9/02 - Controlling engines by throttling air or fuel-and-air induction conduits or exhaust conduits concerning induction conduits
A filter housing has a first aperture, a tube connected to and extending from the first aperture, at least one second aperture, and at least one filter connected to the at least one second aperture for filtering air entering the at least one second aperture. A portion of air entering the filter housing flows out of the filter housing via the first aperture and through the tube. Another portion of air entering the filter housing flows out of the filter housing via the at least one second aperture around the tube separately from the portion of air flowing out of the filter housing via the first aperture.
F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
B60K 11/06 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with air cooling
B60K 13/02 - Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units concerning intake
F02M 35/024 - Air cleaners using filters, e.g. moistened
F02M 35/16 - Combustion-air cleaners, air intakes, intake silencers, or induction systems specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines characterised by use in vehicles
F16H 57/027 - Gearboxes; Mounting gearing therein characterised by means for venting gearboxes, e.g. air breathers
A helmet has a helmet shell, and a breathing mask assembly connected to the helmet shell. The breathing mask assembly has: a breathing mask; a flexible connector connecting the breathing mask to the helmet shell; and an actuator mounted to the breathing mask and operatively connected to the flexible connector. The actuator and the flexible connector are configured such that moving the actuator from a first position to a second position shortens a length of the flexible connector extending between the actuator and the helmet shell thereby moving the breathing mask closer to a rear of the helmet shell, the actuator moving with the breathing mask closer to the rear of the helmet shell.
A snowmobile has a rear suspension assembly including front and rear suspension arms, first and second rear shock absorbers, a first sensor for sensing an angular position of the front suspension arm, a second sensor for sensing an angular position of the rear suspension arm, and a controller communicatively connected to the first and second sensors. A method of controlling the rear suspension assembly includes: sensing an angular position and/or an angular velocity of the front suspension arm; sensing an angular position and/or an angular velocity of a rear suspension arm; and determining a stroke and/or a piston velocity of the first rear shock absorber and/or the second rear shock absorber based on the angular position and the angular velocity of the front and rear suspension arms as sensed by the first and second sensors respectively.
B60G 17/019 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or s the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the type of sensor or the arrangement thereof
B60G 5/00 - Resilient suspensions for a set of tandem wheels or axles having interrelated movements
B60G 15/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
B60G 5/02 - Resilient suspensions for a set of tandem wheels or axles having interrelated movements mounted on a single pivoted arm
A method of assembling a watercraft of a family of watercraft includes, when assembling a first watercraft, attaching a front hull panel to a rear hull panel such that the front hull panel extends forwardly of the rear hull panel. The front hull panel and the rear hull panel form a hull of the first watercraft. The method also includes, when assembling the second watercraft: attaching a hull extension panel to the rear hull panel such that the hull extension panel extends forwardly of the rear hull panel; and attaching the front hull panel to the hull extension panel such that the front hull panel extends forwardly of the hull extension panel. The front hull panel, the hull extension panel and the rear hull panel form a hull of the second watercraft. The second watercraft has a second hull length greater than a first hull length of the first watercraft.
B63B 1/12 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected rigidly
B63B 59/02 - Fenders integral with waterborne vessels or specially adapted therefor; Rubbing-strakes
B63H 21/12 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven
A helmet has a helmet shell and a visor pivotally connected to the helmet shell. First and second helmet electrical contacts are attached at both sides of the helmet and are adapted for electrically connecting to an electrical power source. First and second visor electrical contacts are attached to each side of the visor. The first and second visor electrical contacts are in contact with the first and second helmet electrical contacts respectively, at at least one position of the pivoting visor. First and second electrical wires are electrically connected to the first and second visor electrical contacts respectively.
A vehicle including a frame; a motor; at least one ground engaging member; at least one suspension member pivotally connecting the ground engaging member to the frame; at least one double bonded bushing being disposed in an end portion of the at least one suspension member; at least one wear plate disposed between a first end of the at least one double bonded bushing and the frame, the at least one wear plate being rotationally fixed relative to the frame, the first end of the at least one double bonded bushing abutting the at least one wear plate, the at least one wear plate being selectively removable from the vehicle; and at least one shaft extending through a portion of the frame, the at least one double bonded bushing, and the at least one wear plate.
An accessory rack assembly for connecting to a vehicle including a rack structure including: a first rack component; a second rack component connected to the first rack component; and at least one protrusion, the first rack component and the second rack component extending in a same direction from the first and third end portions, the first rack component and the second rack component defining an accessory passage therebetween, the at least one protrusion extending from the first rack component into the accessory passage, the at least one protrusion separating the accessory passage into a first passage portion and a second passage portion, the at least one protrusion being configured for separating one object disposed in the first passage portion from another object disposed in the second passage portion, and a securing member selectively extending over the top end portions to selectively partially close the top opening.
B60R 9/12 - Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like specially adapted for sports gear for skis
A63C 11/02 - Devices for stretching, clamping or pressing skis or snowboards for transportation or storage
A loading system for a vehicle includes a buggy for transporting cargo and a mounting assembly for loading the buggy onto the vehicle. A buggy frame has an elongated member. The mounting assembly is configured to be connected to the vehicle and has a sliding rail configured to slidingly receive the elongated member of the buggy frame to allow the buggy to slide along the sliding rail. The sliding rail has a first portion and a second portion extending at an angle relative to the first portion such that, when the mounting assembly is connected to the vehicle, the first portion extends generally horizontally and the second portion extends downwardly from the first portion. The second portion is configured to slide the buggy upwards onto the vehicle. The first portion being configured to slide the buggy generally horizontally into a loaded position on the vehicle.
B62J 7/04 - Luggage carriers characterised by the arrangement thereof on cycles arranged above or behind the rear wheel
B62J 11/13 - Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps for mechanical cables, hoses, pipes or electric wires, e.g. cable guides specially adapted for mechanical cables
78.
IMPLEMENT CONNECTION SYSTEM AND VEHICLE HAVING SAME
An implement connection system for connecting an implement to a vehicle. The implement connection system includes a pin having a distal portion defining a distal end of the pin and a proximal portion defining a proximal end of the pin. The distal portion is adapted to be received by an implement connector. The implement connection system also includes a fastener extending into the pin for removably fastening the pin to a portion of the vehicle. The proximal end is disposed between the distal end and the portion of the vehicle when the pin is fastened to the portion of the vehicle.
E02F 3/76 - Graders, bulldozers, or the like with scraper plates or ploughshare-like elements; Levelling devices
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine power; Apparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
A personal watercraft hull has a bow, a keel, starboard and port upper edges, a starboard portion extending between the keel and the starboard upper edge, a port portion extending between the keel and the starboard upper edge, and a transom. The starboard portion has a starboard row of grooves. The port portion has a port row of grooves. The rows of grooves extend in a longitudinal direction and are laterally offset from the longitudinal centerline and from their corresponding upper edge. The grooves of the rows of grooves define recesses in an outer surface of the hull. A personal watercraft having the personal watercraft hull is also disclosed.
A watercraft includes: a central frame; a deck supported by the central frame; and first and second lateral hulls laterally spaced apart from one another, the central frame being disposed at least in part laterally between the first and second lateral hulls. Each of the lateral hulls includes: a plurality of lower hull panels mounted to the central frame, at least part of an outer surface of each lower hull panel forming a running surface of the watercraft; a plurality of braces connected between the central frame, the plurality of lower hull panels and the deck; and at least one buoyant element received in and substantially filling a space defined between the lower hull panels and the deck. Each brace includes: an inner mount connected to the central frame, a lower mount connected to at least one lower hull panel, and an upper mount connected to the deck.
B63B 3/68 - Panellings; Linings, e.g. for insulating purposes
B63B 1/12 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected rigidly
B63B 13/02 - Ports for passing water through vessels' sides
B63B 5/00 - Hulls characterised by their construction of non-metallic material
A cargo box extension assembly for a cargo box of a vehicle and method of operating the extension assembly. The assembly includes a center panel configured and arranged for pivotally connecting to a front surface of a tailgate of the cargo box; a left panel; and a right panel, each of the left and right panels being rotatable between an open position and a closed position where the left and right panels are aligned with each other, when the cargo box extension assembly is installed on the tailgate of the vehicle and the center panel is pivotally connected to the front surface of the tailgate: the cargo box extension assembly being selectively movable between a collapsed position and an extended position; in the collapsed position, the cargo box extension assembly being at least partially received in a recess of the tailgate.
B62D 33/027 - Sideboard or tailgate structures movable
B60P 3/40 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying long loads, e.g. with separate wheeled load-supporting elements
B62D 33/03 - Sideboard or tailgate structures movable by swinging down
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VEHICLE ROOF ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE WITH SAME
An off-road vehicle and vehicle roof accessory assembly are disclosed. The vehicle includes a frame; a motor connected to the frame; a plurality of ground engaging members operatively connected to the frame, at least one ground engaging member of the plurality of ground engaging members being operatively connected to the motor; a roll cage connected to the frame, the roll cage defining at least in part a cockpit area; two seats connected to the frame, the two seats being disposed side by side in the cockpit area; a cargo box connected to the frame rearward of the two seats; and the vehicle roof accessory structure, including an accessory support structure selectively connected to the cargo box, the accessory support structure being adapted for selectively receiving at least one rooftop accessory for extending over and selectively connecting to the roll cage and the support structure.
A method for accelerating a vehicle from rest. The method includes receiving a mode indication indicating a launch control mode selected; receiving a brake-on indication; controlling the engine according to a launch control strategy; determining an accelerator position; for an accelerator position greater than zero, controlling the engine to: increase open a throttle valve and control the engine to limit engine torque output; receiving a brake-off indication; controlling the engine according to the standard control strategy, controlling the engine according to the standard control strategy with the braking system having been released causing the vehicle to accelerate from rest, a first rate of acceleration from rest of the vehicle being greater than a second rate of acceleration from rest of the vehicle for corresponding changes in accelerator position, the first rate corresponding to accelerating from rest after controlling the engine according to the standard and launch control strategies.
An anchor for use with a base connected to a vehicle includes: an anchor case; a latch rotatably mounted to the anchor case, the latch having a latch body; a cam extending from the latch body and separated from the anchor case by a space, the cam being configured to be inserted through a base aperture defined by the base, the cam being rotatable about an axis between a locked position and an unlocked position to selectively secure the anchor to the base; a lever operatively connected to the cam and rotatable by a user in order to cause the cam to rotate between the locked position and the unlocked position; and a biasing mechanism biasing the cam towards the anchor case. A system for securing an accessory to a vehicle is also disclosed.
A vehicle has an engine; a drive pulley connected to and driven by a crankshaft of the engine; a driven pulley; an output shaft connected to and driven by the driven pulley; a belt looped around the pulleys; and a cover connected to the engine. The cover and the engine define a volume therebetween. A baffle disposed in the volume separates the volume in first and second chambers. The first chamber is disposed between the baffle and the engine. The second chamber is disposed between the baffle and the cover. The pulleys are disposed in the second chamber. The baffle defines first and second apertures fluidly communicating the first chamber with the second chamber. An air inlet is fluidly connected to the first chamber. An air outlet is fluidly connected to the second chamber.
A tow attachment for a watercraft is disclosed. The tow attachment is configured to attach a tow rope to the watercraft, and has a first part and a second part that is connected to the first part by a connecting portion. The first part is configured for rigid connection to the watercraft, and the second part is configured to attach to the tow rope. The second part disconnects from the first part about the connecting portion in response to the tow rope applying a load above a predetermined load to the second part. A tow pylon assembly having a tow pylon and the tow attachment connected to the tow pylon is also disclosed. A watercraft with the tow attachment and a watercraft with the tow pylon assembly are also disclosed.
An attachment system for attaching a storage container to a vehicle includes a passive attachment device for securing the storage container to the vehicle. The passive attachment device automatically secures the storage container to the vehicle when the storage container is positioned in place on the vehicle. The attachment system also includes an active attachment device manually operable by a user to selectively lock the storage container in place on the vehicle when the storage container is secured to the vehicle via the passive attachment device. The active attachment device prevents motion of the storage container relative to the vehicle when the active attachment device is engaged so as to lock the storage container in place on the vehicle. A vehicle including the storage container and the attachment system is also provided. A storage container assembly including the storage container and passive and active attachment devices is also provided.
B62J 9/27 - Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories characterised by mounting arrangements, e.g. quick release arrangements
B62J 9/30 - Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags characterised by locking arrangements, e.g. top case locks integrated in a vehicle central locking system
B62J 9/23 - Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories above or alongside the rear wheel
A personal watercraft has a hull, a deck, a motor, a motor control unit operatively connected to the motor for controlling at least one parameter associated with the motor, a seat assembly including a seat portion selectively connected to the deck, and a raised seating system including a seat support selectively connected to the deck for selectively supporting the seat portion above the deck. A sensor is connected to at least one of the hull and the deck and is communicating with the motor control unit. In response to the seat support being connected to the deck, the sensor detects a presence of the seat support, and in response to the sensor detecting the presence of the seat support, the motor control unit limits at least one of the at least one parameter associated with the motor. A method for adjusting performance of a personal watercraft is also provided.
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
B63B 34/10 - Power-driven personal watercraft, e.g. water scooters ; Accessories therefor
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
A barrier accessory device for a watercraft includes: an accessory connection base configured for having at least one accessory removably connected thereto; a first rail connector connected to the accessory connection base at a first end portion thereof, the first rail connector having a slot-engaging member configured to be inserted into a slot defined in one of an upper rail and a lower rail of a barrier structure of the watercraft; and a second rail connector connected to the accessory connection base at a second end portion thereof opposite the first end portion, the second rail connector having a locking assembly configured to be selectively locked onto an other one of the upper rail and the lower rail.
A method for controlling a two-stroke engine operatively connected to a turbocharger, the turbocharger being in fluid communication with the engine to provide a boost pressure thereto, the method including: comparing one of (i) an actual power output of the engine; and (ii) an exhaust temperature representative of an actual temperature of exhaust gas being discharged by the engine, with a corresponding threshold value thereof; in response to the one of the actual power output of the engine and the exhaust temperature being less than the corresponding threshold value: determining a corrective amount of boost pressure to add to the boost pressure of the turbocharger; and controlling the turbocharger to increase the boost pressure of the turbocharger by the corrective amount. Another method for controlling a two-stroke engine operatively connected to a turbocharger is also disclosed.
A watercraft has an unsealed hull that is permeable such that, in use, water flows at least partly into an internal volume of the hull. The hull has at least one hull panel having inner and outer panel surfaces. At least one buoyant element is disposed within the internal volume of the hull. A conduit extends within the internal volume of the hull and defines at least one outlet for discharging water therethrough. An inlet connector of the conduit is configured to be connected to an external water source in order to supply water to the conduit. In response to the external water source being connected to the inlet connector, water flows through the conduit, out of the at least one outlet of the conduit, and onto at least a portion of at least one of the inner panel surface and the at least one buoyant element for rinsing thereof.
A method for starting an internal combustion engine of a snowmobile is disclosed. The method comprises actuating a start switch of the snowmobile; in response to the start switch being actuated, sensing a temperature; in response to the sensed temperature being above a predetermined temperature, starting the engine using a motor-generator; and in response to the sensed temperature being below the predetermined temperature, starting the engine using a recoil starter.
A multihull watercraft has at least three hulls extending longitudinally along the watercraft. The hulls at least partly define a port side tunnel and a starboard side tunnel therebetween. A port deflection device is configured to engage water in response to the watercraft leaning toward the port side when turning. The port deflection device is laterally aligned with the port side tunnel. A starboard deflection device is configured to engage water in response to the watercraft leaning toward the starboard side when turning. The starboard deflection device is laterally aligned with the starboard side tunnel. Each of the deflection devices includes an angled surface extending downwardly and rearwardly from an upper tunnel surface of a corresponding one of the tunnels. The angled surface is positioned to remain above a water line when the multihull watercraft is at rest on water.
B63B 1/12 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected rigidly
A shock absorber assembly with a coil spring and a shock absorber. The shock absorber includes a cylinder; a piston rod; a cylinder piston connected to the piston rod; a reservoir fluidly connected to the cylinder, the reservoir and the cylinder defining a fluid chamber for receiving a hydraulic fluid; a reservoir base valve separating the fluid chamber into a first portion and a second portion, the reservoir base valve defining passages fluidly connecting the first and second portions; a bypass channel fluidly connecting the first portion to the second portion; a bypass valve configured to selectively control fluid flow through the bypass channel; and a check valve disposed in the bypass passage and being configured to: permit fluid flow through the bypass channel from the first portion to the second portion, and impede fluid flow through the bypass channel from the second portion to the first portion.
F16F 9/46 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium - Details such means combined with temperature correction allowing control from a distance
F16F 9/06 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid
F16F 9/34 - Special valve constructions; Shape or construction of throttling passages
A bimini has a collapsible frame having a first support and a second support pivotable about a first pivot axis, a top, a tensioner having a first arm pivotally connected to the first support about a second pivot axis and a second arm pivotally connected to the second support about a third pivot axis and to the first arm about a fourth pivot axis, and a tension adjuster for adjusting a distance between the second and third pivot axes. The tensioner has an unlocked position where the fourth pivot axis is on a first side of a plane containing the second and third pivot axes, and a locked position where the fourth pivot axis is on a second side of the plane. In the locked position, the collapsible frame is not movable from an extended configuration and to a collapsed configuration. A watercraft having the bimini is also disclosed.
A track assembly for a vehicle has a frame; a drive wheel rotatably mounted to the frame; an idler wheel mount pivotally connected to the frame, the idler wheel mount being selectively pivotable between an operating position and a released position; a lock selectively locking the idler wheel mount in the operating position; an idler wheel rotationally connected to the idler wheel mount, the idler wheel being pivotable with the idler wheel mount; and an endless track driven by the drive wheel around the frame. In the operating position of the idler wheel mount, the idler wheel tensions the endless track. Pivoting the idler wheel mount from the operating position to the released position releases at least some tension from the endless track. A vehicle having the track assembly and a method for installing an endless track having derailed from other components of a track assembly are also disclosed.
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