Drive power transmitting system
AssigneeHonda Motor Co., Ltd.
InventorBunzo Seki
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Abstract
A drive power transmitting system for a rough-terrain traveling vehicle (10) includes a pair of drive shafts (177, 178) for transmitting drive power from a power unit (18) to respective right and left independently suspended rear wheels (21, 21). Right and left constant velocity joints (184, 184) are provided on respective opposed ends of the drive shafts. A bearing unit (176) is provided on each constant velocity joint for connecting the same to a final gearcase (133) provided on a vehicle body so that the left and right constant velocity joints are releasably connected to the final gearcase individually.
Claims14
A drive power transmitting system for a vehicle, comprising:
- a pair of drive shafts for transmitting drive power from a source of drive power to left and right independently suspended wheels;
- right and left constant velocity joints connected to respective opposed ends of the drive shafts;
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- a case provided on a vehicle body,
- wherein the right and left constant velocity joints are supported by the case and designed to be individually removably connected to the vehicle body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.