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US 2022/0032701 A1Published application
Vehicle
AssigneePolaris Industries Inc.
InventorsAdam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska
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Abstract
A utility vehicle with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. A vehicle is also disclosed with improved cooling, suspension and drive systems. These features enhance the utility of the vehicle.
Claims10
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A utility vehicle, comprising:
- a frame extending along a centerline of the utility vehicle and having a front section, a midsection, and a rear section, the frame defining a cab rearward of the front section;
- a plurality of ground engaging members operably coupled to the frame;
- an engine supported by the frame along the centerline;
- a drive shaft spaced apart from the engine;
- a transfer case operably coupled to the drive shaft and supported by the front section of the frame;
- and
- a front differential operably coupled to the transfer case and supported by the frame, the differential being positioned along the centerline.
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A utility vehicle, comprising:
- a frame extending along a centerline of the utility vehicle;
- a plurality of ground engaging members operably coupled to the frame;
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- a drivetrain assembly supported by the frame and including:
- an engine supported by the frame;
- a drive shaft off-center from the centerline, the drive shaft having an input end operably coupled to the engine and an output end;
- a differential positioned along the centerline and having an input end operably coupled to the drive shaft and an output end operably coupled to the ground engaging members;
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- a transfer case positioned intermediate the drive shaft and the differential, the transfer case being perpendicular to the output end of the drive shaft and being perpendicular to the input end of the differential.
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A utility vehicle, comprising:
- a frame extending along a centerline of the utility vehicle;
- a plurality of ground engaging members operably coupled to the frame;
- a drivetrain assembly supported by the frame;
- a suspension assembly operably coupled to the ground engaging members and including upper control arms, lower control arms, and shock absorbers;
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- a steering assembly configured to move the ground engaging members, a portion of the steering assembly being positioned between the upper control arms at approximately the centerline and being elevated relative to the lower control arms.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.