Side panel for a snowmobile
OwnerYvon Bedard, Jean-Francois Desmaraisinventors
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Abstract
A snowmobile includes a side panel that is mounted to the snowmobile's frame about a generally vertically extending side panel axis. In a closed position, the side panel protects and encloses a lateral side of the snowmobile's engine. In an open position, the side panel facilitates easy access to the engine. The side panel includes a lower leg support that includes a knee rest, a lower front leg support, and an inner leg support. The lower leg support improves the rider's comfort and ability to actively position himself on the snowmobile. The snowmobile also includes a rewind starter operatively connected to the engine. The rewind starter is accessible through a hole formed in the side panel.
Claims20
A snowmobile comprising:
- a frame;
- a motor supported by the frame;
- an endless drive track supported by the frame and operatively connected to the motor;
- a straddle type seat supported by the frame;
- two steering skis supported by the frame;
- a side panel connected to the frame, the side panel having a lower leg support that is constructed and arranged to support a snowmobile rider's lower leg.
A snowmobile comprising:
- a frame;
- an internal combustion engine supported by the frame;
- a rewind starter that includes a starter cord and a handle operatively connected to the engine;
- an endless drive track supported by the frame and operatively connected to the engine;
- a straddle type seat supported by the frame;
- two steering skis supported by the frame;
- and
- a side panel connected to the frame, the side panel including a hole through which the handle may be accessed to start the engine.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.