Utility vehicle
AssigneePolaris Industries Inc.
InventorsKyle J. Schounard, Daniel S. Weber, Shawn D. Peterson
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Abstract
A utility vehicle is described having front and rear passenger area, and an HVAC system provides treated air to both front and rear areas. The front area includes a tunnel extending longitudinally rearwardly, and a low profile duct extends within the tunnel to communicate treated air to the rear passenger area. The frame has been modified to mount a drive shaft carrier bearing to maximize the arear under the tunnel for hose routing. The frame has been modified to maximize the ingress area for the foot of the rear passenger. The frame has been modified to better seal the vehicle when doors are utilized.
Claims19
A utility vehicle, comprising:
- a frame having a longitudinal centerline, the frame comprising at least two longitudinally extending frame members including a first longitudinally extending frame member having a first upper surface, and a reduced height section lower than the first upper surface, and a second longitudinally extending frame member having a second upper surface and a mounting portion raised relative to the second upper surface;
- ground engaging members supporting the frame;
- a powertrain coupled to the frame;
- a driveshaft coupled between the powertrain and at least some of the ground engaging members;
- and
- a driveshaft carrier bearing supporting the driveshaft along a length thereof, wherein the driveshaft carrier bearing includes a flange surrounding at least part of the driveshaft carrier bearing and the flange includes a first flange coupling point coupled to the reduced height section and a second flange coupling point coupled to the mounting portion, such that a line drawn through the first flange coupling point and the second flange coupling point defines a line that is angled relative to a horizontal axis.
A utility vehicle, comprising:
- a frame comprising a first longitudinally extending frame tube having a first upper surface, and a second longitudinally extending frame tube having a second upper surface;
- a front seat mount portion supported by the frame;
- ground engaging members supporting the frame;
- a powertrain coupled to the frame;
- a driveshaft coupled between the powertrain and at least some of the ground engaging members;
- and
- a driveshaft carrier bearing coupled to the driveshaft, wherein the driveshaft carrier bearing includes a flange positioned about a portion of the driveshaft carrier bearing, the flange comprising a first flange coupling point coupled to the first longitudinally extending frame tube at a position below the first upper surface and a second flange coupling point coupled to the second longitudinally extending frame tube, wherein the driveshaft carrier bearing is positioned adjacent to the front seat mount portion.
A utility vehicle, comprising:
- a frame comprising a first longitudinally extending frame member having a first upper surface and a second longitudinally extending frame member having a second upper surface;
- ground engaging members supporting the frame;
- a powertrain coupled to the frame;
- a driveshaft coupled between the powertrain and at least some of the ground engaging members;
- a driveshaft carrier bearing coupled to the driveshaft, wherein the driveshaft carrier bearing includes a flange comprising a first flange coupling point coupled to the first longitudinally extending frame member and a second flange coupling point coupled to the second longitudinally extending frame member;
- and
- at least one HVAC hose coupled to the first longitudinally extending frame member,
- wherein the at least one HVAC hose is coupled to a first portion of the first longitudinally extending frame member and the first flange coupling point is coupled to a second portion of the first longitudinally extending frame member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.