Bottom pan for a snowmobile
AssigneeBRP Finland Oy
InventorTapani Pyykonen
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a snowmobile with a frame that supports an engine. The snowmobile also includes an endless track operatively connected to the engine to propel the frame. At least one ski is disposed on the frame to steer the frame. To enclose the engine, at least one fairing is attached to the frame. At least one ski well is incorporated in the at least one fairing. At least a portion of a front suspension is disposed within the ski well. The at least one ski is disposed on the front suspension. A lifting handle is incorporated into the at least one ski well to permit lifting of the frame's front end by a rider.
Claims16
A snowmobile, comprising:
- a frame with a front end;
- an engine disposed on the frame;
- an endless track operatively connected to the engine to propel the snowmobile;
- at least one fairing attached to the frame to at least partially enclose the engine;
- at least one ski well formed in the at least one fairing;
- a front suspension system connected to the frame, at least a portion of which is disposed within the ski well;
- at least one ski disposed on the front suspension system;
- and
- a lifting handle formed in the at least one ski well, the at least one fairing being reinforced in a region of the lifting handle to permit lifting of the frame's front end.
A snowmobile, comprising:
- a frame with a front end;
- an engine disposed on the frame;
- an endless track operatively connected to the engine to propel the snowmobile;
- a bottom pan attached to the frame to enclose at least a portion of the engine;
- at least one ski well formed in the bottom pan;
- a front suspension system connected to the frame, a portion of which is disposed within the ski well;
- at least one ski disposed on the front suspension system;
- and
- a lifting handle formed in the at least one ski well, the bottom pan being reinforced in a region of the lifting handle to permit lifting of the frame's front end.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.