| Polaris Industries Inc. Patent applications |
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| 20120085588 | SUSPENSION SYSTEMS FOR A VEHICLE - A utility vehicle is disclosed. The utility vehicle may include storage areas under the dash. The utility vehicle may include suspension systems for utility vehicles having shocks with both a fluidic stiffness adjustment and a mechanical stiffness adjustment. The utility vehicle may include an electrical power steering. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120074742 | ADJUSTABLE SEATING ASSEMBLIES FOR VEHICLES - A vehicle having an adjustable seating assembly and related method. One member of the seating assembly may be adjusted to provide a backrest to a straddle type seat of the vehicle. As such, when a carrier bed having an accessory platform is located rearward of the straddle type seat, the one member may optionally be used to provide a wall portion of the carrier bed. The one member may also be adjusted to provide an extension to the straddle type seat. When an accessory platform is located rearward of the straddle type seat, an additional member of the seating assembly may be adjusted to provide a backrest to one or more of the straddle type seat or an extended straddle type seat. The additional member may also be adjusted to form a segment of the accessory platform. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120073537 | ENGINE - An engine is described having a crankcase, a liner and a head assembly. The crankcase is split along a plane defining a two part crankcase, where fluid passages are passing through only one of the crankcase portions, so as to not require crossing the split line. A connecting rod also includes a tapered end, and the piston has a complementary carrier receiving the connecting rod. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120073527 | ENGINE - An engine is described having a crankcase, a liner and a head assembly. The crankcase is split along a plane defining a two part crankcase, where fluid passages are passing through only one of the crankcase portions, so as to not require crossing the split line. A connecting rod also includes a tapered end, and the piston has a complementary carrier receiving the connecting rod. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120031694 | SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE - A side-by-side vehicle comprising a frame and a plurality of ground engaging members is provided. The side-by-side vehicle further includes an operator area having seating and operator controls, and a cargo carrying portion located rearward of the operator area. A floor of the cargo carrying portion includes a movable cover to provide access underneath the cargo carrying portion. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031693 | SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE - A vehicle may include a CVT unit or a power source which requires ambient air. An air inlet for an air intake system coupled to the CVT unit or the power source which requires ambient air may be provided in a side of a cargo carrying portion of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a rear radius arm suspension. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031688 | SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE - A vehicle may include a CVT unit or a power source which requires ambient air. An air inlet for an air intake system coupled to the CVT unit or the power source which requires ambient air may be provided in a side of a cargo carrying portion of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a rear radius arm suspension. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20110301825 | ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL - An electronic throttle control (ETC) system is disclosed for use on a recreational or a utility vehicle. The ETC system includes a drive mode selection device for selecting between a plurality of drive modes. The ETC system provides an adjustable engine idle speed and an engine power limiting feature. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110301824 | ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL - An electronic throttle control (ETC) system is disclosed for use on a recreational or a utility vehicle. The ETC system includes a drive mode selection device for selecting between a plurality of drive modes. The ETC system provides an adjustable engine idle speed and an engine power limiting feature. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110298189 | SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE - The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to side-by-side all terrain vehicles having plural rows of seats. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110297463 | ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL - An electronic throttle control (ETC) system is disclosed for use on a recreational or a utility vehicle. The ETC system includes a drive mode selection device for selecting between a plurality of drive modes. The ETC system provides an adjustable engine idle speed and an engine power limiting feature. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110297462 | ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL - An electronic throttle control (ETC) system is disclosed for use on a recreational or a utility vehicle. The ETC system includes a drive mode selection device for selecting between a plurality of drive modes. The ETC system provides an adjustable engine idle speed and an engine power limiting feature. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110240395 | VEHICLE - A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include an operator area including side-by-side seating. The vehicle may further include a prime mover and a transmission operatively coupled to at least one ground engaging member of the vehicle. The prime mover may be a diesel engine and the transmission may include a CVT. The prime mover and the transmission may be assembled together and supported by a frame of the vehicle through a plurality of mounts. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110240394 | VEHICLE - A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include an operator area including side-by-side seating. The vehicle may further include a prime mover and a transmission operatively coupled to at least one ground engaging member of the vehicle. The prime mover may be a diesel engine and the transmission may include a CVT. The prime mover and the transmission may be assembled together and supported by a frame of the vehicle through a plurality of mounts. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110240393 | VEHICLE WITH HYDRAULIC UNIT - A vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a hydraulic system. The vehicle may include a sway bar. The sway bar may be positioned rearward of a hydraulic pump of the hydraulic system. A console having a first hydraulic input may be provided in an operator area of the vehicle. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110226538 | SUSPENSION FOR AN ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE - An all-terrain vehicle including a frame having longitudinally-spaced ends defining a first longitudinal axis, and an engine supported by the frame. The engine includes a crankshaft defining a second longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110192667 | SNOWMOBILE - The present invention generally relates to snowmobiles. More particularly, the present invention relates to the components of a snowmobile such as the frame, running boards and various other assemblies. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110186371 | VEHICLE COOLING SYSTEM - A vehicle is shown such as a snowmobile, where a frame includes a cooling system operating therein having a plurality of heat exchangers. The cooling system may comprise a front radiator, a front tunnel cooler, a top tunnel cooler, and a rear cooler mounted rearwardly of the tunnel. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110139529 | SNOWMOBILE - A vehicle is shown such as a snowmobile, where a frame includes a tunnel and a front frame portion comprised of cast halves. A suspension system is comprised of upper and lower control arms connected to the front frame portion. Some of the frame components are adhesively fixed together. A powertrain is supported by the frame, and is comprised of an engine and a clutch. The clutch includes a clutch guard supporting an oil container. The engine has an exhaust system which extends through the front frame portion. The snowmobile also has a rear snow deflector. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110139528 | SNOWMOBILE - A vehicle is shown such as a snowmobile, where a frame includes a tunnel and a front frame portion comprised of cast halves. A suspension system is comprised of upper and lower control arms connected to the front frame portion. Some of the frame components are adhesively fixed together. A powertrain is supported by the frame, and is comprised of an engine and a clutch. The clutch includes a clutch guard supporting an oil container. The engine has an exhaust system which extends through the front frame portion. The snowmobile also has a rear snow deflector. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110132679 | SNOWMOBILE - A vehicle is shown such as a snowmobile, where a frame includes a tunnel and a front frame portion comprised of cast halves. A suspension system is comprised of upper and lower control arms connected to the front frame portion. Some of the frame components are adhesively fixed together. A powertrain is supported by the frame, and is comprised of an engine and a clutch. The clutch includes a clutch guard supporting an oil container. The engine has an exhaust system which extends through the front frame portion. The snowmobile also has a rear snow deflector. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110109153 | LIGHT WEIGHT TRACK FOR A SNOWMOBILE - A ground engaging track for a vehicle has a continuous loop or endless belt body portion having an exterior surface to engage the ground and an interior surface including driven members. The driven members are configured to be engaged by a drive sprocket to rotate the body portion to move the vehicle. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110073403 | DRIVETRAIN FOR AN ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE - An all-terrain vehicle including a frame having longitudinally-spaced ends defining a first longitudinal axis, and an engine supported by the frame. The engine includes a crankshaft defining a second longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110048828 | Side-by-side ATV - The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to trail compliant side-by-side all terrain vehicles. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20100326757 | VEHICLE - A utility vehicle with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. The ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features enhance the utility of the vehicle. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100317485 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100317484 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100314191 | SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE - The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to side-by-side all terrain vehicles having plural rows of seats. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100314184 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100314183 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100314182 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100307853 | TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE - A two-wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The two-wheeled vehicle may include highway bars. The two-wheeled vehicle may include a steering axis which is tilted relative to a fork axis. The two-wheeled vehicle may be configured in a faring configuration and in a non-fairing configuration. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100307852 | TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE - A two-wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The two-wheeled vehicle may include a passenger hand grip which is stowable under a straddle seat of the vehicle. The two-wheeled vehicle may include saddlebags having an open bottom. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100225082 | Low speed vehicle - A utility vehicle is disclosed that may be used in multiple modes of use, such as a low speed transport vehicle or a golf cart. The vehicle has a rear passenger seat area which can be converted into a golf bag carrying mechanism. The vehicle also has a foot pedestal for use when operating with rear passengers, and which may fold up when not in use. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100193275 | MOTORCYCLE - A motorcycle is shown comprising a frame comprised of plural cast components coupled together. The frame is comprised of an upper one-piece frame portion having an integrated air tank and an integrated fuel tank therein. The integrated air tank is defined by a forward portion of the upper main frame portion, and a forward open face of the integrated air tank defines an air intake. The fuel tank is defined by a wall separating the upper one-piece frame portion into the two sections. Upper and lower steering post sockets are also integrated into the frame, rearward of the air intake and a steering post extends through the air intake portion of the frame. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100090797 | VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM - A vehicle is disclosed which includes a controller having at least one of a vehicle security module and a playback module. The vehicle security module may operate in a secure once mode of operation or in a secure all mode of operation. The playback module records ride information associated with the vehicle. The ride information may be provided to an external device. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100089355 | AIR INTAKE SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING SOUND EMISSION - An air intake system for a vehicle is disclosed. The air intake system may include a first plenum housing having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and a fluid directing member which receives air from the fluid inlet of the plenum housing and directs the air away from the fluid outlet of the plenum housing. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100084212 | ATV HAVING ARRANGEMENT FOR A PASSENGER - An ATV is disclosed which includes a pedestal assembly incorporated into the foot-wells, which cooperate with a removable passenger seat. Furthermore, passenger seat is selectively added or removed from ATV by way of a latch assembly. Hand grips flank the removable seat and are attached to a rear accessory panel. The rear accessory panel also includes an integrated cup holder, and rack tie-downs are formed in a front or rear accessory panel. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100071982 | SNOWMOBILE AND REAR SUSPENSION FOR SNOWMOBILE - A snowmobile rear suspension is shown comprised of a linear force element (LFE) positioned outside the envelope of the snowmobile endless track. The LFE is attached at one end to the frame and at the other end to a bell crank. The bell crank is operatively connected to the slide rails, and carrier rollers extend from the bell crank. When the slide rails collapse in normal operation, the bell crank strokes the LFE, and the suspension is progressive throughout the range. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100023233 | VEHICLE HAVING SPEED CONTROL UNIT - A tractor is disclosed as a four-wheel drive vehicle with a movable seat back, with a seat height adjustment and with a varying load capability. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100019524 | TRACTOR VEHICLE - A tractor is disclosed as a four-wheel drive vehicle with a movable seat back, with a seat height adjustment and with a varying load capability. The tractor also has a speed control device. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100013240 | INLINE WATER PUMP DRIVE AND WATER COOLED STATOR - An all-terrain vehicle is shown including an engine with a water pump, generator, and crankshaft having a common axis of rotation. The water pump and generator share a common wall to transfer heat from the generator to the water pump. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100012412 | Floorboard for a vehicle - A utility vehicle is disclosed having foot controlled pedals to operate the speed and acceleration of the vehicle. The utility vehicle may include a foot well in the floor board for locating the heel an operator's foot. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100012075 | Wet oil sump for four cycle engine - An oil pump assembly is shown for wet oil sump applications at extreme angles for power sports equipment. The oil pump is comprised of a pump body, an oil pick-up and a driven gear shield, where these components may be integrally formed from die cast aluminum. The pump body includes a rotor body housing a gerotor assembly for pumping. The oil pump is attached to the rear wall of the crankcase and below the crankshaft, and is driven by the crankshaft. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20090308682 | Power steering for an all terrain vehicle - An all-terrain vehicle including a frame having longitudinally-spaced ends defining a first longitudinal axis, and a power steering unit supported by the frame. The power steering unit has an output shaft which is held at its free end in an aperture, and rotates within a bearing. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090255745 | MOTORIZED SNOWBOARD - A motorized snowboard is disclosed having a chassis including a rider support platform, a motor supported by the chassis, and an endless track powered by the motor. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090212455 | Method for Assembling Articles - Methods and tools for assembling an article are provided. The method includes providing a mold having a cavity configured as a desired shape, positioning a base within the mold so that a surface of the base material is exposed, applying a coating material, e.g., urethane or polyurethane, to substantially cover both the exposed surface of the base and an inner surface of the cavity, depositing a cushion material into the cavity and sealing the cavity with the exposed surface of the base so that the coating material forms a skin around the cushion material and adheres the cushion material to the base. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090195035 | ATV having arrangement for a passenger - An ATV is disclosed which includes a pedestal assembly incorporated into the foot-wells, which cooperate with a removable passenger seat. Furthermore, passenger seat is selectively added or removed from ATV by way of a latch assembly. Hand grips flank the removable seat and are attached to a rear accessory panel. The rear accessory panel also includes an integrated cup holder, and rack tie-downs are formed in a front or rear accessory panel. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090166108 | Mobile inverter generator - A vehicle in certain embodiments of the present teachings may include one or more of the following features: (a) a chassis, (b) at least one front ground engaging member and at least one rear ground engaging member coupled to the chassis, (c) a steering member for steering at least one of the ground engaging members, (d) an engine carried by the chassis for powering the vehicle, the engine including a cylinder disposed adjacent a crankshaft and an inverter generator operatively connected to the crankshaft, (e) an output shaft operatively coupled to the crankshaft to transmit power from the engine to at least one of the ground engaging members, and (f) a cover attached to the engine adjacent to the inverter generator, a cooling line disposed within the cover, and a fluid within the cooling line such that heat is transferred from the inverter generator to the fluid. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090071738 | ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE - The present disclosure relates to all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) having an ergonomically improved rider footwell and leg well. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to ATVs having an ergonomically designed footwell leg recess to allow the rider's leg to be received therein while standing. | 03-19-2009 |
