A boat storage system for boating accessories, the boat storage system including a containment assembly having a row of upwardly opening pocket or pockets for receiving boating accessories, a plurality of straps are positioned on the containment assembly at a back side and/or lateral sides, the containment assembly removably attached to a framework of a ski tow bar facing toward the aft of the boat and elevated off of the surface from which the ski tow bar extends. The containment assembly can be filled with towels, boat fenders, life jackets, skiing accessories. The containment assembly having a plurality of pockets with one or more of the pockets having an expanded and a collapsed state and being retained in the collapsed state providing an adjustable volume storage and transport device.
A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping profile.
B60W 30/04 - Control of vehicle driving stability related to roll-over prevention
B60G 17/016 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
B60G 17/0165 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input to an external condition, e.g. rough road surface, side wind
B60G 17/019 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the type of sensor or the arrangement thereof
B60G 17/0195 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the regulation being combined with other vehicle control systems
B60K 35/60 - Instruments characterised by their location or relative disposition in or on vehicles
B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/10 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of change-speed gearings
B60W 10/184 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with wheel brakes
B60W 10/196 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems acting within the driveline, e.g. retarders
B60W 10/22 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of suspension systems
A snowmobile comprises a chassis with a front portion and a tunnel, and a power train unit supported by the chassis. The snowmobile further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members cooperating with the power train unit to operate the snowmobile. The plurality of ground-engaging members includes a pair of front skis and an endless track assembly. The track includes a wide track belt and the snowmobile body portions and chassis are adapted to fit the wide track belt. A rear rack assembly is positioned on a rear of the snowmobile frame and can support a passenger seat.
A composite superstructure of a straddle-type vehicle, such as a snowmobile, formed from a fiber reinforced polymer and extending from a forward section coupled to a forward portion of a chassis of the vehicle to a rearward section coupled to a rearward portion of the chassis, where the superstructure defines at least one steering post mount configured to couple with a portion of a steering assembly of the vehicle.
A lighting system for a watercraft includes a level sensor generating a level signal corresponding to a level of the watercraft. The system also includes a light source. The system also includes a plurality of elements optically coupled to the light source. The system also includes a controller coupled to the level sensor and the light source, said controller controlling the light source to illuminate selected elements less than all the elements to form a beam pattern.
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
B63B 45/02 - Arrangements or adaptations of signalling or lighting devices the devices being intended to illuminate the way ahead or other areas of environments
B63B 45/04 - Arrangements or adaptations of signalling or lighting devices the devices being intended to indicate the vessel or parts thereof
F21S 41/63 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on refractors, filters or transparent cover plates
F21S 41/657 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on light sources by moving light sources
F21S 41/663 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on light sources by switching light sources
F21S 43/00 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
F21W 111/04 - Use or application of lighting devices or systems for signalling, marking or indicating, not provided for in groups for waterways
H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
H05B 47/155 - Coordinated control of two or more light sources
A vehicle, system, and method for adjusting components of a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the plurality of ground engaging members including a front subframe, a powertrain operatively coupled to at least one of the plurality of ground engaging members, a plurality of body panels supported by the front subframe including a front fascia, and an adjustment assembly operably coupled to the front subframe. The adjustment assembly may include a body and at least one adjuster removably coupled to the body. The at least one adjuster is rotatable relative to the body such that rotation of the at least one adjuster translates the front subframe within at least two degrees of freedom.
A continuously variable transmission includes a driven clutch, a drive clutch operably coupled to the driven clutch, the drive clutch including a stationary sheave, a moveable sheave positioned adjacent to the stationary sheave along a common axis of defined by a shaft and operable to translate axially relative to the stationary sheave, and a load member, a belt extending between the drive clutch and the driven clutch, and an actuator coupled to the moveable sheave of the drive clutch, the actuator operable to apply a force to the moveable sheave in a direction substantially along or parallel to the common axis.
F16H 9/14 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio, or for reversing rotary motion, by endless flexible members without members having orbital motion using belts, V-belts, or ropes engaging a pulley built-up out of relatively axially-adjustable parts in which the belt engages the opposite flanges of the pulley directly without interposed belt-supporting members using only one pulley built-up out of adjustable conical parts
B60K 17/06 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of change-speed gearing
F16H 61/662 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for continuously variable gearings with endless flexible members
F16H 63/30 - Constructional features of the final output mechanisms
A snowmobile includes a chassis comprising a bulkhead and a tunnel, a front suspension coupled to bulkhead, a rear suspension coupled to the tunnel, and slide rails coupled to the rear suspension.
A pontoon boat having a pontoon deck mounted on a plurality of pontoons by deck support bracketing with a passenger region defined above the deck, the pontoon deck comprising a framework with decking thereon, the framework having an exterior rail extending about a periphery of the pontoon deck. The exterior rail and/or the deck support bracketing having a plurality of openings with accessory receptacles extending horizontally. One or more folding outboard accessories may be positioned “outboard” by inserting attachment portions of the accessories into one or more of the accessory receptacles. The accessories foldable and include seats and cooler supports. Such folding outboard accessories are removable from the accessory receptacles, foldable and stowable in the passenger region on the deck or folded to an upright position while remaining attached to the pontoon deck at the rub rail.
B63B 1/12 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected rigidly
B63B 49/00 - Arrangements of nautical instruments or navigational aids
B63B 79/10 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation using sensors, e.g. pressure sensors, strain gauges or accelerometers
B63H 20/10 - Means enabling trim or tilt, or lifting of the propulsion element when an obstruction is hitControl of trim or tilt
A driven unit helix assembly for a continuously variable transmission including a roller sleeve, a helix, a spring, and a helix sleeve. The roller sleeve is configured to coupled to a movable sheave and axially translate along a post. A plurality of roller assemblies radially extend from the roller sleeve and travel within roller tracks of the helix, such that the roller sleeve and helix define coaxial components coupled an axial sliding engagement. The spring extends from a proximal end coupled to a proximal portion of the helix to a distal end configured to contact at least a portion of the distal portion of the movable sheave, thereby urging the movable sheave in the distal direction. The helix sleeve extends circumferentially around the helix and is configured to retain a fluid in the helix assembly.
F16H 9/12 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio, or for reversing rotary motion, by endless flexible members without members having orbital motion using belts, V-belts, or ropes engaging a pulley built-up out of relatively axially-adjustable parts in which the belt engages the opposite flanges of the pulley directly without interposed belt-supporting members
F16D 43/12 - Internally controlled automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically controlled by angular speed with centrifugal masses actuating axially a movable pressure ring or the like the pressure ring actuating friction plates, cones, or similar axially-movable friction surfaces the centrifugal masses acting on, or forming a part of, an actuating mechanism by which the pressure ring can also be actuated independently of the masses
F16H 9/18 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio, or for reversing rotary motion, by endless flexible members without members having orbital motion using belts, V-belts, or ropes engaging a pulley built-up out of relatively axially-adjustable parts in which the belt engages the opposite flanges of the pulley directly without interposed belt-supporting members using two pulleys, both built-up out of adjustable conical parts only one flange of each pulley being adjustable
Systems and methods are provided to permit groups of recreational vehicle riders and others the ability to quickly create and join groups without prior knowledge of the contact information of everyone in the group. In one embodiment, groups are joinable based on the proximity information of the prospective member and the current group members.
A utility vehicle includes a frame assembly defined by a lower frame assembly and an upper frame assembly coupled to the lower frame assembly. The frame assembly supports a plurality of body panels. A roof, front windshield, rear windshield, and doors may be coupled to the frame assembly to enclose the operator area.
B60K 28/04 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver responsive to presence or absence of the driver, e.g. to weight or lack thereof
B60R 22/48 - Control systems, alarms, or interlock systems, for the correct application of the belt or harness
A vehicle shown herein is a side by side powersports vehicle having a utility bed recessed in the rear body portion below an upper surface, the utility bed forming a stepped portion relative to the rear body portion and having a maximum lateral width greater than a diameter of at least one of the wheels, and a minimum width less than a diameter of at least one of the wheels, whereby a spare wheel may be stored on the stepped portion of the utility bed. As shown herein, the utility bed is defined as a removable tub, which can be removed from the rear body portion. The utility bed has defined troughs in a floor thereof angled rearwardly wherein the utility bed has drains which drain away from any heat source of the vehicle. The seats of the vehicle allow longitudinal movement and tilt capability.
B60R 3/00 - Arrangements of steps, e.g. running-boards
B60R 5/04 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at rear of vehicle
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
B62D 1/187 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable with tilt adjustmentSteering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable with tilt and axial adjustment
B62D 23/00 - Combined superstructure and frame, i.e. monocoque constructions
B62D 27/06 - Connections between superstructure sub-units readily releasable
In some examples, a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a frame, one or more seats enclosed by the frame, a plurality of wheels operably coupled to the frame, and a controller. The controller includes a processor and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the controller to perform a set of operations. The set of operations includes: receiving an indication of a location of the vehicle, determining that the location of the vehicle corresponds to being within a geofence, and in response to the determination, enabling at least one of a low-speed vehicle (LSV) mode or a low sound pressure level (SPL) mode to restrict operation of the vehicle accordingly.
An all-terrain vehicle may include a frame and a plurality of ground-engaging members supporting the frame. The all-terrain vehicle may further include a powertrain assembly supported by the frame and shiftable transmission supported by the frame and operably coupled to the powertrain assembly. The all-terrain vehicle may also include a display, a back-up camera, and a controller supported by the frame. The controller may be configured to receive a signal from the shiftable transmission corresponding to the shiftable transmission being in a gear of the plurality of gears other than a reverse gear. Further, the controller may be configured to determine the all-terrain vehicle is moving backwards and send an activation signal to the back-up camera to display images of the back-up camera on the display.
B60T 7/12 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger
B60K 17/06 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of change-speed gearing
B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
G01P 13/00 - Indicating or recording presence or absence of movementIndicating or recording of direction of movement
A seating arrangement for a vehicle is shown to include a plurality of seats, including at least two front seats, at least two rear seats, and a rear jump seat positioned intermediate the two rear seats. The jump seat comprises a seat back which is positioned rearwardly of the rear seats, and the rear seats are movable laterally between a first position where the rear seats are proximate to each other and generally covering the seat back of the jump seat, and a second position where the rear seats are spaced apart from each other and the seat back of the jump seat is exposed. The arrangement may also include rear seats which are rotatable relative to the seat backs to provide a storage surface.
B60N 2/01 - Arrangement of seats relative to one another
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
B60N 2/26 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles for children
B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
B60N 2/38 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles specially constructed for use on tractors or like off-road vehicles
B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame includes at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping profile and a driver actuatable input. The driver actuatable input may be positioned to be actuatable by the driver in the absence of requiring a removal of either of the hands of the driver from a steering device of the vehicle.
B60G 3/20 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with two or more pivoted arms, e.g. parallelogram all arms being rigid
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 17/016 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
B60G 17/019 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the type of sensor or the arrangement thereof
A vehicle shown herein is a side by side utility vehicle having frame configured to effectively transfer various loads throughout the frame as whole. The vehicle may further or alternatively include a routing tray configured to retain various fluid lines of the vehicle, a transmission including a passive duct acoustical attenuation device, a door seal configured to allow the frame to contact the seal at an angle, a modular door actuating mechanism, and/or a modular skid plate.
B62D 21/18 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted characterised by the vehicle type and not provided for in groups
B60K 13/02 - Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units concerning intake
B60K 13/04 - Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units concerning exhaust
A Powersports vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, ground engaging members supporting the frame, comprising at least two front wheel, and a power source for driving the front wheels. A front drive is coupled to the power source and to the front wheels, the front drive being coupled to the frame through isolation mounts to reduce vibration of the front drive through the frame.
An aquatic vessel, illustratively a pontoon boat including a thruster system is disclosed. The aquatic vessel executes a process to automatically position the aquatic vessel relative to a target location such as a mooring implement. Exemplary mooring implements include a dock, a slip, or a lift.
Shirts, jackets, hats Retail store and online retail store services featuring recreational vehicles, parts and accessories for recreational vehicles, and apparel.
A helmet for a rider of an on-road or off-road vehicle protects the rider's head. The helmet also may include various features for enhancing the riding experience. For example, the helmet may include electrical connections for power various features of the helmet. Additionally, the helmet may include earmuffs which reduce road or other noises during operation of the vehicle.
A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame are disclosed. The vehicle including at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic.
B60G 17/016 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
B60G 17/0165 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input to an external condition, e.g. rough road surface, side wind
B60G 17/019 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the type of sensor or the arrangement thereof
Systems and methods for vehicle communication are provided, for example to provide various connectivity and functionality according to hardware availability, power constraints, and environmental conditions, among other examples.
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
Methods and systems for vehicle event prevention and management are provided. In some examples a seat for a vehicle is provided. The seat includes a backrest, a headrest, and one or more airbags stored within at least one of the backrest or the headrest. The one or more airbags include one or more arm wings, which, when deployed, are sized and shaped to encapsulate at least a portion of one or more arms of an occupant of the seat.
B60N 2/427 - Seats or parts thereof displaced during a crash
B60R 21/207 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle seats
B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
Methods and systems for vehicle event prevention and management are provided. In some examples a seat for a vehicle is provided. The seat includes a backrest, a headrest, and one or more airbags stored within at least one of the backrest or the headrest. The one or more airbags include one or more arm wings, which, when deployed, are sized and shaped to encapsulate at least a portion of one or more arms of an occupant of the seat.
B60R 21/207 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in vehicle seats
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
B60R 21/231 - Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
A snow vehicle is provided comprising a ground engaging member and a frame supported by the ground engaging member. A steering assembly is coupled between the frame and the ground engaging member, and a spindle assembly is coupled between the ground engaging member and the steering assembly. The spindle assembly comprises a first portion coupled to the ground engaging member, and a second portion coupled to the steering assembly, and the first portion is removably coupled to the second portion.
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an electric or hybrid vehicle. Aspects of the vehicle may be used to provide a variety of functionality, including power exporting and aggregation, power take off functionality, thermal signature reduction, and improved vehicle longevity, vehicle turning, and vehicle control techniques.
B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
B60W 20/15 - Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
F02D 1/00 - Controlling fuel-injection pumps, e.g. of high-pressure injection type
B60G 3/20 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with two or more pivoted arms, e.g. parallelogram all arms being rigid
B60G 21/05 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces permanently interconnected mechanically between wheels on the same axle but on different sides of the vehicle, i.e. the left and right wheel suspensions being interconnected
B60K 17/00 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles
B60K 17/22 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or type of main drive shafting, e.g. cardan shaft
B60K 17/24 - Arrangement of mountings for shafting
B60K 17/34 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles
B60K 17/344 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having a transfer gear
B60N 2/005 - Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
B60N 2/38 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles specially constructed for use on tractors or like off-road vehicles
A vehicle is disclosed which includes a controller having at least one of a vehicle security module and a playback module. The vehicle security module may operate in a secure once mode of operation or in a secure all mode of operation. The playback module records ride information associated with the vehicle. The ride information may be provided to an external device.
B60R 25/04 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
B60K 28/00 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions
B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
B60R 25/102 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device a signal being sent to a remote location, e.g. a radio signal being transmitted to a police station, a security company or the owner
B60R 25/23 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using manual input of alphanumerical codes
B60R 25/30 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems
B60R 25/34 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems of conditions of vehicle components, e.g. of windows, door locks or gear selectors
B62M 27/02 - Propulsion devices for sledges or the like power driven
A hybrid personal watercraft combines features of pontoon boats and deck boats, in a cost-effective and versatile package. The watercraft includes port and starboard sponsons which combine a pair of outboard flotation cavities. A space below the deck and above the hull bottom creates at least one, and potentially up to three additional flotation cavities, which may also be used as storage areas accessible by an access door in the bow of the watercraft and/or a set of hatches in the deck. The watercraft may be efficiently produced assembled from polymer materials, such as thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO).
An engine is provided including a crankshaft with an optimized bearing configuration, an integrated starter-generator, an integrated thermostat configured to improve cold start performance, an integrated water system including the integrated thermostat, an integrated oil tank breathing system, and an integrated engine breather system.
A utility vehicle includes an exhaust assembly fluidly coupled to an engine. Depending on various parameters, such as the size and/or performance of the vehicle, the exhaust assembly is required to meet certain emissions regulations. Such emissions regulations may be met by increasing the temperature within the exhaust assembly, however, at particularly high temperatures, a catalyst of the exhaust assembly may be damaged. Therefore, the exhaust assembly includes various options for cooling portions thereof to remove heat from the assembly.
A shock control cable assembly for a vehicle includes a routing guide including a channel configured to receive conductors of a main cable that connects to a shock control module, conductors of a first shock cable that connects to a first shock, and conductors of a second shock cable that connect to a second shock. At least one of the conductors of the main cable is connected to each of the first shock cable and the second shock cable within the channel. The routing guide further including a first flange having a first opening to receive a first fastener to secure the routing guide to a first member of a rear suspension of the vehicle. Potting material is injected into the channel to encapsulate the conductors of the main cable, the first shock cable, and the second shock cable to protect the conductors from environmental conditions.
H01B 7/24 - Devices affording localised protection against mechanical force or pressure
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
B62J 45/00 - Electrical equipment arrangements specially adapted for use as accessories on cycles, not otherwise provided for
B62M 27/02 - Propulsion devices for sledges or the like power driven
H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
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LOCATION-BASED MODIFICATION OF TWO-STROKE ENGINE CALIBRATION
Recreational vehicle two-stroke engine control systems configured for location-based modification of an engine calibration may include a locator device, a throttle position sensor, and an engine speed sensor communicatively coupled to an engine control unit. The engine control unit controls a position of an exhaust valve based on a first calibration map and an input from the sensors. The engine control unit also determines, based on a location of the vehicle, a second calibration map. The engine control unit controls a position of an exhaust valve based on a second calibration map and an input from the sensors. Controlling the two-stroke engine to operate the exhaust valve at the second exhaust valve position may improve the engine run-quality, performance, efficiency, or the like.
A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly. The powertrain assembly includes an engine, a shiftable transmission, a continuously variable transmission, and a charger. Additionally, the utility vehicle may include a cooling assembly fluidly coupled to at least the engine and the charger.
F02M 35/16 - Combustion-air cleaners, air intakes, intake silencers, or induction systems specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines characterised by use in vehicles
F16H 55/56 - Pulleys or friction discs of adjustable construction of which the bearing parts are relatively axially adjustable
A snowmobile may include an endless track, an electric powertrain operatively coupled to the endless track and a structural frame including a rear portion including a tunnel and a front portion positioned forward of the tunnel. The snowmobile may include a steering assembly and a straddle seat positioned along the longitudinal axis of the snowmobile over the endless track. The straddle seat may extend longitudinally rearward of the steering assembly. The straddle seat has a longitudinal front extent, a longitudinal rear extent, and a longitudinal mid-point. The snowmobile may include a storage support above the endless track and extending under the straddle seat of the snowmobile. The storage support may be accessible along a longitudinal direction of the snowmobile while the straddle seat is supported by a seat support and may extend longitudinally along the tunnel from a location rearward of the straddle seat to at least forward of the longitudinal mid-point of the straddle seat. The snowmobile may include a cantilevered straddle seat. The snowmobile may include a pass through storage positioned above the skis.
A vehicle may include a CVT unit or a power source which requires ambient air. An air inlet for an air intake system coupled to the CVT unit or the power source which requires ambient air may be provided in a side of a cargo carrying portion of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a rear radius arm suspension.
B60K 17/354 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having separate mechanical assemblies for transmitting drive to the front or to the rear wheels or set of wheels
B60G 3/14 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with a single pivoted arm the arm being essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle the arm being rigid
B60G 3/20 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with two or more pivoted arms, e.g. parallelogram all arms being rigid
B60G 3/22 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with two or more pivoted arms, e.g. parallelogram all arms being rigid a rigid arm forming the axle housing
B60K 5/00 - Arrangement or mounting of internal-combustion or jet-propulsion units
B60K 11/06 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with air cooling
B60K 13/02 - Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units concerning intake
B60K 17/00 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles
B60K 17/16 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of differential gearing
B60K 17/34 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles
B60K 17/348 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having differential means for driving one set of wheels, e.g. the front, at one speed and the other set, e.g. the rear, at a different speeds
B62D 21/18 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted characterised by the vehicle type and not provided for in groups
A fuel system comprising a fuel tank, a mixing volume configured to mix fuel vapor and air, the mixing volume comprising an outlet configured to be fluidly coupled to an engine, and a fuel vapor line configured to fluidly couple the fuel tank to the mixing volume.
F02M 25/08 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding fuel vapours drawn from engine fuel reservoir
B60K 5/04 - Arrangement or mounting of internal-combustion or jet-propulsion units with the engine main axis, e.g. crankshaft axis, transversely to the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle
B60K 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
According to certain embodiments, a convertible recreational vehicle comprises one or more front ground engaging members; one or more rear ground engaging members; a frame supported by the one or more front ground engaging members and the one or more rear ground engaging members. In addition, the convertible recreational vehicle comprises a steering assembly configured to steer the one or more front ground engaging members. In addition, the convertible recreational vehicle includes a seat assembly supported by the frame and configured to support at least one rider and a motor configured to drive at least one of: (i) the one or more front ground engaging members and (ii) the one or more rear ground engaging members. Further, the convertible recreational vehicle includes a floor panel including a surface that extends across a width of the floor panel.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
B60K 31/00 - Vehicle fittings, acting on a single sub-unit only, for automatically controlling vehicle speed, i.e. preventing speed from exceeding an arbitrarily established velocity or maintaining speed at a particular velocity, as selected by the vehicle operator
B62D 51/00 - Motor vehicles characterised by the driver not being seated
B62D 51/02 - Motor vehicles characterised by the driver not being seated the driver standing in the vehicle
B62K 13/00 - Cycles convertible to, or transformable into, other types of cycles or land vehicles
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to youth electric recreational vehicles. In some embodiments, a youth recreational vehicle, comprises: one or more front ground engaging members, one or more rear ground engaging members, and a frame supported by the one or more front ground engaging members and the one or more rear ground engaging members. In addition, the youth recreational vehicle comprises a seat supported by the frame and configured to support at least one rider and an electric powertrain. The electric powertrain is configured to drive at least one of: (i) the one or more front ground engaging members and (ii) the one or more rear ground engaging members. The electric powertrain comprises: a controller, at least one electric motor, and at least one battery pack.
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
B60G 9/00 - Resilient suspensions for a rigid axle or axle housing for two or more wheels
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
B62D 1/02 - Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle vehicle-mounted
An electronic throttle-control system that includes: an electronic control unit (ECU) including a processor and a memory storing a throttle-control translation map; a throttle-input sensor in electrical communication with the ECU and configured to sense an input from an operator-actuated throttle device; and a 2-stroke internal-combustion engine. The 2-stroke internal-combustion engine may include: an electronic throttle-valve actuator in electrical connection with the ECU; a throttle body for controlling airflow to combustion chambers of the engine and defining first and second throttle bores; first and second throttle valves in the bores; and a throttle valve control shaft coupled to the throttle valves and the actuator, such that movement of the actuator causes the throttle valve control shaft to rotate and move the first and second throttle valves; and a throttle-position sensor in electrical communication with the ECU sensing an actual position of the first and second throttle valves.
Drivetrains and constant velocity joints for recreational vehicles are disclosed. These joints comprise a housing, an aperture for connecting with an axle, and interior components for rotatably connecting the axle to the housing. Various retention mechanisms improve the retention of constant velocity joints, including hydraulic-based, disc-based, pin-based, spline-based, and spring ring-based mechanisms. Hydraulic-based systems utilize adjustable hydraulic pressure for maintaining engagement. Disc-based mechanisms employ a conical disc that provides additional frictional force to resist pull-out forces. Pin-based retention involves drive pads or pins and corresponding tracks or grooves in the shaft interfacing gear. Spline-based mechanisms include a toolless locking half shaft retention system with rotating, interrupted splines. Spring ring-based retention features multiple flexible retaining rings placed axially along the spline, providing improved shaft retention. These retention mechanisms enhance the performance and reliability of recreational vehicle drivetrains by securing the constant velocity joint connections.
F16D 3/2237 - Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts one coupling part entering a sleeve of the other coupling part and connected thereto by sliding or rolling members the rolling members being balls, rollers, or the like, guided in grooves or sockets in both coupling parts the rolling members being guided in grooves in both coupling parts where the grooves are composed of radii and adjoining straight lines, i.e. undercut free [UF] type joints
An engine is disclosed having a water cooling system allowing efficient cooling of the exhaust valves to prevent temperature gradients from building in the engine. Water is therefore pumped through the engine though first and second water cooling cores which discharge through the head. A water manifold is positioned over the discharge opening and includes couplings for the radiator supply, radiator return, water pump supply, oil cooler supply and oil cooler return. The engine has separate chambers to isolate the pistons and cylinders, and reed valves cover the chambers and allow the blow-by gases and oil to enter the oil pan during the power stroke of the engine cycle.
A drive unit for a continuously variable transmission. Tower column portions are formed on a spider assembly with radially extending torque arms mounted to a translating sheave. The tower column portions are arranged with access openings oriented adjacent to and facing the translating sheave to limit flow of debris into the tower column. A baffle may be included that surrounds the spider assembly to further limit the radial inflows. The tower column portions are integrated into the spider assembly for enhanced structural integrity, thereby eliminating the need for separate cover component. Independent sliders may be mounted on opposed tangential faces of the torque arms enabling compensation for differential wear between the sliders even at advanced stages of wear. In some embodiments, the sliders are biased radially outward and into the tower column portions for enhanced contact with the tower column portions.
F16H 55/56 - Pulleys or friction discs of adjustable construction of which the bearing parts are relatively axially adjustable
F16H 63/06 - Final output mechanisms thereforActuating means for the final output mechanisms a single final output mechanism being moved by a single final actuating mechanism the final output mechanism having an indefinite number of positions
A vehicle, system, and method for drone integration with a vehicle is provided. The vehicle may comprise a plurality of ground engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the plurality of ground engaging members, a powertrain operatively coupled to at least one of the plurality of ground engaging members, a docking station supported the frame assembly and a drone releasably coupled to the docking station in a home position, the docking station configured to secure the drone thereto and charge the drone when in the home position, wherein the vehicle is in communication with the drone such that the drone selectively lands on the docking station.
A snowmobile hitch has a pintle hitch portion and a flapper hitch portion. A hitch body has a rearward projection pintle hitch horn and a portion that pivotally supports a pintle hook movable toward and away from the horn for opening and closing the pintle hitch portion. The hitch further having a V-shaped flapper that is pivotally engaged with the hitch body by way of one or may polymeric spacers providing friction reduction and noise attenuation when moving the flapper, as well as positional fixation. The spacers having a detent for engaging with respective projection on the hitch body. The hitch further having a latch with a pivot pin, a locking pin portion, and a handle. Manipulating the handle can unlock the pintle hitch hook from one of the open and closed positions and move the hook to the other of the open and closed positions.
A snowmobile including a first warmer configured to generate heat in response to electrical current driven therethrough, and a second warmer configured to generate heat in response to electrical current driven therethrough. A control module is configured to accept a first temperature input from an operator of the snowmobile indicating a desired first temperature of the first warmer, and direct sufficient electrical current to the first warmer to generate heat equal to the first temperature input. The control module is further configured to accept a second temperature input from the operator of the snowmobile indicating a desired second temperature of the second warmer, and direct sufficient electrical current to the second warmer to generate heat equal to the second temperature input.
A vehicle includes a frame, front and rear wheels, a powertrain comprising an engine and transmission, and various other systems and components. The frame includes various features for supporting components and systems of the vehicle. For example, a rear portion of the frame is configured to support a utility bed, a portion of a cooling system, a portion of an air intake system, and a portion of an exhaust system.
B60K 17/04 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing
B60K 17/08 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of change-speed gearing of mechanical type
B60K 17/16 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of differential gearing
B62D 27/02 - Connections between superstructure sub-units rigid
A diagnostic system of a vehicle for diagnosing a drive belt of a continuously variable transmission. A diagnostic circuit detects or predicts a fault of the drive belt based on an operating parameter received from a sensor associated with the vehicle during a predetermined diagnostic period.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
B60W 50/02 - Ensuring safety in case of control system failures, e.g. by diagnosing, circumventing or fixing failures
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
F02D 41/02 - Circuit arrangements for generating control signals
F16H 9/18 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio, or for reversing rotary motion, by endless flexible members without members having orbital motion using belts, V-belts, or ropes engaging a pulley built-up out of relatively axially-adjustable parts in which the belt engages the opposite flanges of the pulley directly without interposed belt-supporting members using two pulleys, both built-up out of adjustable conical parts only one flange of each pulley being adjustable
F16H 57/01 - Monitoring wear or stress of gearing elements, e.g. for triggering maintenance
F16H 61/12 - Detecting malfunction or potential malfunction, e.g. fail safe
F16H 61/662 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for continuously variable gearings with endless flexible members
A snowmobile may have an electric powertrain. The electric powertrain may include one or more electric motors to power movement of one or more endless tracks. The electric powertrain may include a plurality of battery assemblies. At least one of the plurality of battery assemblies may be part of a structural frame of the snowmobile. At least one of the plurality of battery assemblies may be supported by a tunnel of the snowmobile.
A retainer has a base having a first side having an engagement member extending therefrom and a second side. The base comprising a base opening therethrough. A plunger has a body and a flange extending from the body. A lever member has a lever opening therethrough. The lever opening is sized to receive the body. The lever opening is smaller than the flange. A cover is coupled to the base. The cover comprises a first cover opening. The lever member comprises a first end rotatably coupled to the base or the cover or both. The lever has a second end extending through the first cover opening. A spring is disposed between the cover and the plunger. The spring is retractably urging the plunger into the first cover opening and the base opening.
A vehicle shown herein is a side by side utility vehicle having a plurality of accessories including a cover assembly for covering an opening in a cargo area of the vehicle and a coupler for coupling various components of the vehicle.
B60R 5/04 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at rear of vehicle
B62J 9/10 - Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags integrated with the cycle
E05D 11/08 - Friction devices between relatively-movable hinge parts
E05F 1/08 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated
The enclosed disclosure relates to a configuration of an electric vehicle. The embodiments described within provide improvements in the way of packaging associated batteries, motors, transmissions, controllers, and associated components. In the described embodiment enclosed, a vehicle comprises a frame supported by a plurality of ground engaging members, and the frame is configured to support a plurality of seats. The vehicle includes a powertrain comprising a battery supported by the frame and the battery is under at least partially under at least one of the seats. The powertrain also includes a motor supported by the frame and a propeller shaft extends from a position rearward of the battery to a position forward of the battery. The propeller shaft extends along a portion of the vehicle centerline, and when viewed from a side perspective view, the propeller shaft laterally overlaps at least a portion of the battery.
B60G 7/02 - Attaching arms to sprung part of vehicle
B60G 13/00 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of vibration-dampers
B60G 21/02 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces permanently interconnected
B60K 17/22 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or type of main drive shafting, e.g. cardan shaft
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to continuously variable transmission (CVT) modeling and protection. In examples, a CVT exhaust duct includes a grate that is hingedly coupled to the exhaust, such that debris may be expelled from the CVT as a result of actuation of the grate. As another example, a CVT cooling system is provided, which includes a coolant reservoir, a coolant pump, and a coolant injector. The coolant injector is configured to introduce coolant into a housing of the CVT, thereby causing the coolant to undergo a phase change and extract heat from the CVT accordingly. Control aspects are described, for example relating to enabling/disabling the CVT cooling system, controlling coolant flow of the CVT cooling system, and managing output power of a prime mover to regulate CVT belt temperature accordingly.
F16H 37/08 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with a plurality of driving or driven shaftsCombinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts with differential gearing
F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
F16H 61/66 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for continuously variable gearings
F16H 61/662 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for continuously variable gearings with endless flexible members
F16H 61/02 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion characterised by the signals used
86.
ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
A vehicle comprises a frame supported by ground engaging members. A prime mover is supported by the frame operably coupled to at least one of the ground engaging members. The prime mover is operable in a first condition and a second condition. A first suspension is coupled between at least one ground engaging member and the frame. A stabilizer bar is coupled between the first suspension and the frame and operable in a first operating state and a second operating state. A controller operates the prime mover between the first condition and the second condition and the stabilizer bar between the first operating state and the second operating state. The controller alters the stabilizer bar from the first operating state to the second operating state in response to the controller changing the prime mover between the first condition and the second condition.
B60G 17/016 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
B60G 17/017 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their use when the vehicle is stationary, e.g. during loading, engine start-up or switch-off
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Audio equipment for recreational vehicles, namely, stereos comprised of a digital interface allowing amplification and equalization adjustments and audio speakers.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Audio equipment for recreational vehicles, namely, stereos comprised of a digital interface allowing amplification and equalization adjustments and audio speakers
A radio tag may be disposed on a vehicle, for example beneath a vehicle badge. The radio tag may include vehicle identification information, such that a computing device may be directed to a website based on the vehicle identification information accordingly. For example, a user may be presented with a vehicle-specific website having information associated with the vehicle. As another example, the vehicle identification information may be obtained from the radio tag and used to access additional information associated with the vehicle and/or generate a service record for servicing the vehicle. An accessory may include a similar radio tag, which may be scanned to access manuals or tutorials associated with the accessory. The accessory radio tag may be used in combination with a vehicle radio tag to associate the accessory with the vehicle. In another example, an accessory radio tag may be used to register a warranty of the accessory.
G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
G06F 16/955 - Retrieval from the web using information identifiers, e.g. uniform resource locators [URL]
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
An interactive system for use in connection with recreational vehicle usage includes a server system, including an off-road trail database containing trail data, trail condition information, and points-of-interest information, as well as a trip mapping system accessible by any of a plurality of riders, allowing a rider to create a route based on the data in the off-road trip database. The server system further includes a trail maintenance interface accessible by users affiliated with an authorized group to edit the trail data, trail condition information, and points-of-interest information associated with the authorized group. The server system includes a location data management system configured to receive location data, allowing a rider to publish location information to one or more other riders, and a user feedback interface configured to receive trip data from riders for publication, including information describing an actual route and user data associated with that route.
G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G09B 29/00 - MapsPlansChartsDiagrams, e.g. route diagrams
91.
CHARGEABLE STORAGE FOR ACCESSORY IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL
A vehicle is electrically connected to one or more removable accessories. The vehicle includes a user interface, an electrical power supply, a chargeable storage, and a controller. The controller may be configured to detect the one or more removable accessories that are connected to the at least one power outlet, determine an identifier associated with each of the one or more detected removable accessories, and cause the user interface to display one or more identifiers associated with the one or more detected removeable accessories.
B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
A utility vehicle includes a rear suspension assembly which has a trailing arm generally extending longitudinally. The trailing arm includes a joint along a longitudinal length of the trailing arm. Also, the rear suspension assembly includes an upper radius rod extending in a generally lateral direction relative to a centerline of the vehicle. Additionally, the rear suspension assembly includes a lower radius rod extending in a generally lateral direction relative to the centerline of the vehicle. The rear suspension assembly further includes a suspension member configured to control toe of the at least one rear ground-engaging member.
A implement system for powersport vehicles have implements attachable to the powersport vehicles. The implements have a modular electric motor unit that may be toollessly attached to the implement providing operational power to the implement. A mower implement has a mower deck and a suspension assembly that provides a forward rearward pivot axis and a left right pivot axis when hitched to the powersport vehicle. A receiving region for the electric motor unit is positioned in the suspension assembly. The mower deck may be rotated about the left right pivot axis to an upright position and latched at the position. The single motor in the receiving region connecting to three mower blade pulleys for rotating three mower blades by the one electric motor unit utilizing a pulley system.
Systems and methods are provided to permit groups of recreational vehicle riders and others the ability to quickly create and join groups without prior knowledge of the contact information of everyone in the group. In one embodiment, groups are joinable based on the proximity information of the prospective member and the current group members.
C10G 55/06 - Treatment of hydrocarbon oils, in the absence of hydrogen, by at least one refining process and at least one cracking process plural serial stages only including at least one catalytic cracking step
B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
B01J 8/00 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes
B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
B01J 8/24 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles according to "fluidised-bed" technique
B60K 17/02 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
B60K 17/24 - Arrangement of mountings for shafting
B60K 17/348 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having differential means for driving one set of wheels, e.g. the front, at one speed and the other set, e.g. the rear, at a different speeds
B60K 17/356 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having fluid or electric motor, for driving one or more wheels
B60K 23/04 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for differential gearing
B60K 23/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for changing number of driven wheels
Systems and methods for vehicle communication are provided, for example to provide various connectivity and functionality according to hardware availability, power constraints, and environmental conditions, among other examples.
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
A vehicle may include a continuously variable transmission which requires non-recycled air. The continuously variable transmission may provide non-recycled air to a first number of sheaves of the continuously variable transmission with a second number of air supply conduits, the second number being less than the first number. A cover of the continuously variable transmission may have a unitary body.
A continuously variable transmission for a vehicle includes a drive clutch, a driven clutch operably coupled to the drive clutch, and a belt extending between the drive and driven clutches. The continuously variable transmission also includes an inner cover and an outer cover removably coupled to the inner cover. At least one of the inner and outer covers includes an air inlet for providing cooling air to the drive and driven clutches and the belt.
F16H 57/027 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein characterised by means for venting gearboxes, e.g. air breathers
F16H 41/30 - Rotary fluid gearing of the hydrokinetic type Details relating to venting, lubrication, cooling, circulation of the cooling medium
F16H 57/023 - Mounting or installation of gears or shafts in gearboxes, e.g. methods or means for assembly
F16H 57/035 - Gearboxes for gearing with endless flexible members
F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
F16H 61/66 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for continuously variable gearings
F16H 61/662 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for continuously variable gearings with endless flexible members
F28F 9/22 - Arrangements for directing heat-exchange media into successive compartments, e.g. arrangements of guide plates
Systems and methods for enhancing safety of a vehicle for which a rider wears a helmet are provided. An example system include a passive tag reader and a controller in communication with the passive tag reader. The controller includes a processor and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the controller to perform a set of operations. The set of operations include: receiving an indication from the passive tag reader corresponding to a passive tag; evaluating the passive tag; and configuring a vehicle-limiting mode based on the evaluation.
