An outboard engine assembly has an engine unit including an engine unit housing, an internal combustion engine disposed in the engine unit housing, the engine defining at least one combustion chamber, an exhaust system fluidly communicating with the at least one combustion chamber for supplying exhaust gases from the at least one combustion chamber to an exterior of the outboard engine assembly, a gearcase connected to the engine unit housing, a control module connected to the engine for controlling at least one operating parameter of the outboard engine assembly, and a water sensor disposed at least in part in the exhaust system for detecting presence of water in the exhaust system, the water sensor being in communication with the control module, and a propulsion device operatively connected to the engine.
A marine motor assembly for a watercraft and a cover for a marine motor assembly. The assembly includes a housing; a motor disposed in the housing; and a propulsion device operatively connected to the motor. The housing includes a housing portion, and a cover selectively connected to the housing portion. The cover includes a cover body connectable to the housing portion, the cover body covering at least a portion of the motor; a noise dampening material layer disposed on an exterior side of the cover body; and a surface structure connected to the cover body, the noise dampening material layer being enclosed between the cover body and the surface structure.
A marine engine assembly has a housing; an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft; and a driveshaft assembly driven by the crankshaft. The driveshaft assembly has: a first driveshaft having a first end operatively connected to the crankshaft; a second driveshaft having a first end connected to a second end of the first driveshaft, the first end of the second driveshaft being rotationally fixed relative to the second end of the first driveshaft, the first and second driveshafts being concentric, one of the first and second driveshafts being disposed at least in part inside another one of the first and second driveshafts, the second driveshaft extending from its first end toward the first end of the first driveshaft; and a third driveshaft having a first operatively connected to the second driveshaft. The marine engine assembly also has a propulsion device operatively connected to a second end of the third driveshaft.
B63H 23/04 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing the main transmitting element, e.g. shaft, being substantially vertical
B63H 23/06 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from a single propulsion power unit
B63H 23/34 - Propeller shaftsPaddle-wheel shaftsAttachment of propellers on shafts
A marine engine assembly has a housing including an outer housing having a front wall, an inner housing disposed in the outer housing and being connected to the outer housing by at least one housing fastener disposed at at least one first position, a cover removably connected to the outer housing, and a gearcase connected to a lower portion of the outer housing. An internal combustion engine has a front face connected to and supported by the inner housing by at least one engine fastener disposed at at least one second position being different from the at least one first position, and a crankshaft defining a crankshaft axis intersecting the front wall of the outer housing. The inner housing is disposed at least in part between the front face of the internal combustion engine and the front wall of the outer housing.
A vehicle including a battery pack comprising a battery pack housing, the battery pack housing including at least one cooling plate, and at least one pack cover connected to the at least one cooling plate; at least one front wheel rotationally connected to the battery pack housing; at least one rear wheel rotationally connected to the battery pack housing; a straddle seat connected to the battery pack housing; a steering assembly operatively connected to the at least one front wheel; and an electric motor operatively connected to at least one of the at least one front wheel and the at least one rear wheel, the battery pack housing being a structural element of the vehicle for receiving loads from at least one least two of: the at least one front wheel, the at least one rear wheel, the straddle seat, and the steering assembly.
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B62J 43/16 - Arrangements of batteries for propulsion on motorcycles or the like
B62J 43/28 - Arrangements of batteries characterised by the mounting hidden within the cycle frame
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
B62K 19/30 - Frame parts shaped to receive other cycle parts or accessories
B62K 25/04 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
7.
MARINE MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR CHANGING LUBRICANT IN A MARINE MOTOR ASSEMBLY
A marine motor assembly for a watercraft includes a housing, a motor, a housing gearset, a gearcase gearset and a propulsion device. The housing includes an upper housing portion and a gearcase connected to the upper housing portion. The gearcase includes a gearcase chamber, and a gearcase fluid port disposed on an exterior surface of the gearcase. The housing also includes a housing chamber spaced from the gearcase chamber, a housing fluid port that is disposed on an exterior surface of the housing and that is fluidly connected to the housing chamber, and a fluid conduit that fluidly connects the gearcase chamber to the housing chamber. The housing gearset is disposed in the housing chamber. The gearcase gearset is disposed in the gearcase chamber. A method for changing a lubricant in the marine motor assembly via the gearcase fluid port and the housing fluid port is also disclosed.
B63H 23/06 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from a single propulsion power unit
B63H 21/38 - Apparatus or methods specially adapted for use on marine vessels, for handling power plant or unit liquids, e.g. lubricants, coolants, fuels or the like
8.
OUTBOARD ENGINE ASSEMBLY HAVING AN IDLE RELIEF SYSTEM
An outboard engine assembly has an engine unit including an engine unit housing, an internal combustion engine disposed in the engine unit housing, the engine defining at least one combustion chamber, a gearcase connected to the engine unit housing, and an exhaust system, the exhaust system including an idle relief passage fluidly communicating with an exhaust passage, the idle relief passage having an idle relief outlet, the idle relief passage extending through the engine unit housing for supplying exhaust gases from the at least one combustion chamber to an exterior of the engine unit housing via the idle relief outlet, the idle relief outlet being disposed vertically higher than the exhaust outlet and vertically lower than a waterline when the outboard engine assembly is mounted to a watercraft and the watercraft is at rest, and a propulsion device operatively connected to the engine.
A method for controlling torque output of an electric motor of an electric vehicle. The electric vehicle having at least one ground engaging member. The method includes: receiving an accelerator position; determining a desired torque from the accelerator position; determining a varying torque based at least in part on the desired torque; and controlling the electric motor to apply the varying torque. An electric vehicle having a vehicle control unit and an inverter having memory storing computer executable instructions for executing the method is also disclosed.
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
10.
SYSTEM FOR MANAGING A CHARGING STATE OF AN AUXILIARY BATTERY AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SYSTEM
A system for managing a charging state of an auxiliary battery comprises a high voltage circuit, a low voltage circuit electrically connected to the auxiliary battery, a voltage converter electrically connected to the low voltage circuit, and a controller monitoring the charging state of the auxiliary battery and, in response to detecting that the charging state of the auxiliary battery is less than a predetermined state, selectively causing the voltage converter to electrically connect to a main battery to allow the voltage converter to transfer charging power to the auxiliary battery via the low voltage circuit. The system is integrated in a vehicle comprising the auxiliary battery, the main battery, a frame, an electric motor, and at least two ground engaging members operatively connected to the frame, at least one of the ground engaging members being operatively connected to and driven by the electric motor.
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 58/18 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules
A vehicle including a frame and a vehicle body; a passenger compartment defined at least in part by the vehicle body; at least one motor supported by the frame; a plurality of wheels rotationally connected to the frame; a dashboard assembly connected to the frame, the dashboard assembly being at least partially disposed in the passenger compartment. The dashboard assembly includes at least one dashboard body forming at least a portion of a passenger compartment dashboard surface, a plurality of air-flow passages being defined in the at least one dashboard body; and a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit connected to the at least one dashboard body and fluidly connected to the plurality of air-flow passages, the HVAC unit being arranged to provide environmental air flow to the passenger compartment via the plurality of air- flow passages.
A marine motor assembly for mounting to a watercraft is disclosed. The marine motor assembly has a motor unit including a motor unit housing, a motor, a propulsion device, an air pump fluidly communicating with an under-housing volume of the motor unit housing, a pressure sensor for measuring air pressure in the under-housing volume, and a control unit communicating with the air pump and the pressure sensor. The control unit is programmed for controlling the air pump for changing air pressure in the under-housing volume, and monitoring change in the air pressure for a predetermined amount of time for confirming that the motor unit housing is water-resistant, or that the water resistance of the motor unit housing is compromised. A method for testing a water resistance of a motor unit housing of a marine motor assembly is also disclosed.
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
B63B 79/10 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation using sensors, e.g. pressure sensors, strain gauges or accelerometers
A battery pack for an electric vehicle has a battery casing, a heat exchanger connected to the battery casing, and a plurality of battery cells in the battery casing and in thermal communication with the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger has first and second bodies each including a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, a plurality of first ribs protruding from the first surface and extending along the first surface in a first direction, and a plurality of second ribs protruding from the first surface and extending along the first surface in a second direction. Each first rib has alternating first and second rib sections having a first height and a second height respectively. Each second rib has third rib sections having a third height. The first height being greater than the second and third heights.
Vehicles, systems, and methods for controlling vehicle functions are disclosed. The vehicle has a mounting bracket configured for holding a user device. The vehicle has a vehicle control system configured to in response to being communicatively coupled with the user device, trigger display of a second element on the device screen indicative of a second vehicle function and receive user input from the user device for controlling the second vehicle function. The method includes triggering display of a first layout on the vehicle screen, the first layout including a first element indicative of a first vehicle function, triggering display of a second layout on the device screen in addition to the first layout on the vehicle screen, the second layout including a second element indicative of a second vehicle function, receiving a user input from the user device, and control the second vehicle function based on the user input.
B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
15.
CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE HAVING SAME
A control assembly for an electric vehicle includes a housing, first and second actuators, a position sensor, and first and second biasing members. The first actuator is moveable between first, second and third positions, and is biased toward the first position by the first biasing member. The second actuator is moveable between fourth and fifth positions, and is biased toward the fourth position by the second biasing member. In an initial configuration, the second biasing member has a greater biasing effect than the first biasing member, such that the first and second actuators are, respectively, in the second and fourth positions. In response to the second actuator moving toward the fifth position, the first actuator moves toward the first position. The position sensor communicates to a controller that the first actuator is in a brake regeneration mode or an acceleration mode based on a position of the first actuator.
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
B60T 7/08 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation hand-actuated
G05G 1/02 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by linear movement, e.g. push buttons
A vehicle including a frame; a vehicle body; a passenger compartment; a passenger compartment floor being generally flat; a motor; wheels relatively connected to the frame, at least one wheel operatively connected to the motor; at least one front seat disposed in the passenger compartment, at least one front legroom space being defined forward of the at least one front seat in the passenger compartment; and at least one rear seat disposed in the passenger compartment, the at least one rear seat being disposed rearward of the at least one front seat, a rear legroom space being defined longitudinally between the at least one rear seat and the at least one front seat, a storage volume extending continuously from rearward of the rear seat, below the rear seat, through the rear legroom space, and under at least a portion of the at least one front seat.
A vehicle including a frame; a vehicle body; a passenger compartment defined by the vehicle body; at least one motor; a plurality of wheels; at least one front seat in the passenger compartment; at least one rear seat, a rear legroom space being defined longitudinally between the at least one rear seat and the at least one front seat; an opening defined in the vehicle body; and a door selectively closing the opening, the door being pivotally connected to the frame. The door includes a door body, a first rigid member, and a second rigid member arranged to form a four-bar linkage with the frame, when the door is an open position, the at least one front legroom space and the rear legroom space being accessible through the opening, at least a majority of the rear legroom space being longitudinally aligned with the opening.
An electric vehicle has: a frame having a pair of frame members; a front ground-engaging member operatively connected to the frame; a swing arm pivotally connected to the pair of frame members; a rear ground-engaging member operatively connected to the swing arm; an electric motor mounted to the swing arm and operatively connected to the rear ground-engaging member; a motor cooling channel in thermal communication with the electric motor; a battery pack connected to the frame; a battery cooling channel in thermal communication with the battery pack; at least one hose fluidly connected between the battery and motor cooling channels, the at least one hose extending in a space defined laterally between the frame members and longitudinally between the battery pack and the motor; and at least one power cable electrically connected between the battery pack and the motor, the at least one power cable extending in the space.
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
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
H02P 29/60 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
19.
ELECTRIC WATERCRAFT CHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CHARGING AN ELECTRIC WATERCRAFT
An electric watercraft charging system includes an electric watercraft having an electric motor operatively connected to a propulsion system and a battery in electrical communication with the electric motor for powering the electric motor. A wireless power receiving device is supported by a hull of the watercraft and is in electrical communication with the battery. The system also includes a watercraft charging base configured to be engaged by the watercraft in a charging position thereof. The watercraft charging base has a base body configured to engage at least part of the hull and a wireless power transmitting device supported by the base body. The wireless power transmitting device is positioned such that, in the charging position of the watercraft, the wireless power transmitting device wirelessly transmits power to the wireless power receiving device. A method of charging an electric watercraft is also disclosed.
B60L 53/126 - Methods for pairing a vehicle and a charging station, e.g. establishing a one-to-one relation between a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver
B60L 53/38 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer
A battery pack and an electric vehicle including the battery pack. The vehicle includes a frame; a straddle seat supported by the frame; at least one ground-engaging member operatively connected to the frame; an electric motor being operatively connected to the at least one ground-engaging member for driving the at least one ground-engaging member; an electric powerpack operatively connected to the electric motor including the battery pack. The battery pack includes a battery housing; and a plurality of battery cells disposed in the battery housing, the battery housing defining therein: a first aperture, and a second aperture, a passage through the battery pack extending from the first aperture to the second aperture, the at least one passage being arranged to receive at least one solid vehicle component extending through the battery pack.
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
B62J 43/10 - Arrangements of batteries for propulsion
B62M 27/02 - Propulsion devices for sledges or the like power driven
A battery pack for an electric vehicle, the battery pack including a battery housing including: a housing body, a heat transfer channel operative to convey a heat transfer fluid therethrough; a plurality of battery cells disposed in the housing body; at least one heat transfer plate disposed between the plurality of battery cells and the at least one heat transfer channel; at least one layer of thermally conductive adhesive material disposed between the battery cells and the heat transfer plate; and at least one layer of dielectric material disposed between the battery cells and the heat transfer plate, the at least one dielectric layer being configured to electrically insulate the heat transfer plate from the battery cells, the battery cells being disposed in thermal communication with the heat transfer channel via the thermally conductive adhesive material and the heat transfer plate.
An electric snowmobile has: a frame having a tunnel; a seat connected to the tunnel; at least one ski operatively connected to the frame; a handlebar operatively connected to the at least one ski; a drive track disposed at least in part under the tunnel; an electric motor supported by the frame, the electric motor being operatively connected to the drive track; and a battery pack electrically connected to the electric motor. The battery pack has: a housing connected to the frame; and a plurality of battery cells housed in the housing. The electric snowmobile also has: an insulating cover disposed around the housing to thermally insulate the battery pack; and fairings connected to the frame, the insulating cover being disposed between the fairings and the housing.
A buoyant board has: a board body; a propulsion system connected to the board body and including a propulsion unit for providing thrust to the buoyant board; and a handlebar assembly pivotably connected to the board body, the handlebar assembly being pivotable between a lowered position and a raised position. The handlebar assembly includes: a central handle configured to be grasped by a rider of the buoyant board, the central handle defining a distal end portion of the handlebar assembly.
A battery pack for an electric vehicle, the battery pack including a battery housing including: a housing body, at least one heat transfer channel defined in the housing body, the at least one heat transfer channel extending generally through a center portion of the housing body, the at least one heat transfer channel being operative to convey a heat transfer fluid; a plurality of battery cells disposed in the housing body, the plurality of battery cells being disposed in direct thermal communication with the at least one heat transfer channel; and at least one electronic component disposed in the battery housing, the at least one electronic component being in direct thermal communication with the at least one heat transfer channel.
An electric snowmobile has: a frame having a tunnel; a seat connected to the tunnel; at least one ski operatively connected to the frame; a steering column operatively connected to the at least one ski; a drive track disposed at least in part under the tunnel; an electric motor supported by the frame, the electric motor being operatively connected to the drive track; and a battery pack connected to the frame and electrically connected to the electric motor. The frame also has a brace assembly connected to and extending forward of the tunnel. The brace assembly is mounted to the battery pack. The steering column is pivotally connected to the brace assembly. The steering column is pivotable about a steering axis. A vertical plane containing the steering axis passes through the battery pack.
B62M 27/02 - Propulsion devices for sledges or the like power driven
B62J 43/16 - Arrangements of batteries for propulsion on motorcycles or the like
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
26.
SPACERS FOR MOUNTING A BATTERY PACK TO A SUBFRAME OF AN ELECTRIC SNOWMOBILE
An electric snowmobile has a frame. The frame has a tunnel; a subframe connected to the tunnel and having first and second sides; and first and second spacers connected the first and second sides respectively. The snowmobile also has a seat; at least one ski a drive track disposed at least in part under the tunnel; an electric motor supported by the frame, the electric motor being operatively connected to the drive track; and a battery pack electrically connected to the electric motor, the battery pack being disposed at least in part in the subframe. The first spacer is disposed between the first side of the subframe and the battery pack. The second spacer is disposed between the second side of the subframe and the battery pack. The first and second spacers connect the battery pack to the first and second sides of the subframe respectively.
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
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
27.
HEATER FOR A BATTERY PACK OF AN ELECTRIC SNOWMOBILE
An electric snowmobile has: a frame having a tunnel; a seat; at least one ski operatively connected to the frame; a drive track disposed at least in part under the tunnel; an electric motor supported by the frame, the electric motor being operatively connected to the drive track; a battery pack connected to the frame and electrically connected to the electric motor; a heater fluidly connected to the battery pack; a pump fluidly connected to the heater and the battery pack for circulating coolant between the heater and the battery pack; a charger electrically connected to the battery pack; and a charging port connected to the frame. The charger and heater are electrically connected in parallel to the charging port such that the heater is powered via the charging port by an external power source selectively connected to the charging port and not via the charger or the battery pack.
B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
B60L 58/24 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
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
F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 1/02 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric heating circuits
An electric snowmobile having: a frame having a tunnel; a seat connected to the tunnel; at least one ski operatively connected to the frame; a drive track disposed at least in part under the tunnel; an electric motor supported by the frame, the electric motor being operatively connected to the drive track; a battery pack connected to the frame and electrically connected to the electric motor; and a cooling system. The cooling system has: a heat exchanger connected to the tunnel or defining part of the tunnel; and a pump fluidly connected to the battery pack, the electric motor and the heat exchanger. The pump causes coolant flow between the battery pack, the electric motor and the heat exchanger. During operation of the snowmobile, the drive track projects snow onto part of at least one of the tunnel and the heat exchanger for cooling coolant flowing through the heat exchanger.
B60L 58/24 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries
B62M 27/02 - Propulsion devices for sledges or the like power driven
H01M 10/655 - Solid structures for heat exchange or heat conduction
A personal watercraft has a hull and left and right flow attachment features connected to an underside of the hull near a stern thereof. The left and right flow attachment features are disposed on opposite sides of a longitudinal centerplane of the personal watercraft and are laterally spaced therefrom. For each flow attachment feature of the left and right flow attachment features: the flow attachment feature has a flow surface facing downwardly, the flow surface having a front end and a rear end, the flow surface extending upwardly and rearwardly from the front end to the rear end; and the flow surface is curved in a longitudinal direction of the watercraft such that, in response to water flowing along the flow surface as the personal watercraft moves forwardly on the water, the stern is pulled downwards relative to a bow of the hull.
B63H 11/10 - Marine propulsion by water jets the propulsive medium being ambient water having means for deflecting jet or influencing cross-section thereof
B63B 39/06 - Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movementsApparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by using foils acting on ambient water
An electric snowmobile has: a frame having a tunnel; a seat; at least one ski; a drive track; an electric motor operatively connected to the drive track; a battery pack; a charger connected to the frame and electrically connected to the battery pack; a charging port connected to the frame and electrically connected to the charger, the charging port being disposed on a first side of a plane, the plane extending vertically and longitudinally along a center of the snowmobile; a side panel connected to a front portion of the frame on the first side of the plane for covering at least in part a first side of the front portion of the frame, the side panel defining an aperture, the charging port being aligned with the aperture; and a door connected to one of the charging port and the side panel, the door selectively covering the charging port.
A method for assembling a vehicle includes selecting a power unit from: an electric motor, and an internal combustion engine (ICE). In response to selecting the electric motor, the method includes: connecting the battery pack to a first connection point on the first frame via a first spacer; connecting the battery pack to a second connection point on the first frame via a second spacer; and electrically connecting the electric motor to the battery pack. In response to selecting the ICE, the method includes: connecting the ICE to a third connection point on the second frame via a first engine mount; and connecting the ICE to a fourth connection point on the second frame via a second engine mount. A position of the first and second connection points on the first frame and a position of the third and fourth connection points on the second frame are identical.
B60K 6/40 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the assembly or relative disposition of components
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B62M 27/02 - Propulsion devices for sledges or the like power driven
An electric snowmobile has: a frame having a tunnel; a seat connected to the tunnel; at least one ski operatively connected to the frame; a drive track disposed at least in part under the tunnel; at least one drive sprocket drivingly engaging the drive track; an axle extending through the at least one drive sprocket and being coaxial with the at least one drive sprocket; an electric motor connected to the tunnel, an output shaft of the electric motor being coaxial with the axle, the electric motor being disposed to one side of the axle; a reduction gearset operatively connecting the output shaft of the electric motor to the at least one drive sprocket for driving the at least one drive sprocket; and a battery pack connected to the frame and electrically connected to the electric motor.
An electric snowmobile having: a frame having a tunnel; a seat; at least one ski; a drive track; an electric motor; a battery pack; a charger; a cooling and heating system; and a temperature sensor. The cooling and heating system has: a valve having an inlet, and first and second outlets; a heat exchanger connected to the tunnel or defining part of the tunnel, the heat exchanger being fluidly connected to the first outlet; a heater fluidly connected to the second outlet; and a pump fluidly connected to the inlet. In a first position of the valve: the first outlet is open; and the second outlet is closed. In a second position of the valve: the first outlet is closed; and the second outlet is open.
A battery pack for an electric vehicle, the battery pack including a battery housing; a general battery management system (general BMS) disposed in the battery housing; and a plurality of battery modules disposed in the battery housing, each battery module of the plurality of battery modules including a plurality of battery cells; and a module board including a module battery management system (module BMS) communicatively connected to the general BMS, the module BMS including sensors for sensing an operating condition of the plurality of battery cells; and an integrated current collector disposed within the battery module, the integrated current collector electrically coupling the battery cells together. A method for managing a battery pack of an electric vehicle, the battery pack including the general BMS operatively connected to the battery modules, each battery module including the module BMS, the method being executed by the general BMS.
B60L 58/22 - Balancing the charge of battery modules
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
A boat having a transom and a rear platform extending at least partially across the transom. The rear platform includes a hatch defining at least partially the rear platform, the hatch having a bottom surface, and a hatch pivot for pivoting the hatch about a hatch pivot axis from a first hatch position to a second hatch position. The boat is free of an enclosed engine compartment. The hatch at least partially defines thereunder a space for receiving a marine outboard engine. The space extends rearwardly of the transom and is open at a rear of the boat.
A watercraft has left and right sponsons movable between raised and lowered positions. For each sponson, an actuatable anchor connects the sponson to a hull of the watercraft; and a guiding slot guides movement of the sponson. The actuatable anchor is received in the guiding slot. The sponson is in the raised position when the actuatable anchor is at a first location of the guiding slot, and in the lowered position when the actuatable anchor is at a second location of the guiding slot. The guiding slot has recessed portions at the first and second locations that are shaped and sized to prevent the actuatable anchor from moving relative to the guiding slot when a handle of the actuatable anchor is received therein and is in the locked position. The actuatable anchor is movable from the first and second locations when the handle is in the unlocked position.
B63B 39/06 - Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movementsApparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by using foils acting on ambient water
B63B 34/10 - Power-driven personal watercraft, e.g. water scooters Accessories therefor
B63H 25/44 - Steering or slowing-down by extensible flaps or the like
A system for connecting an accessory to an item, the system including an anchor fixture including a fixture body and the anchor aperture having at least one recessed portion along an edge thereof; and an anchor with an anchor lock being configured to be inserted through the anchor aperture of the anchor fixture, the anchor lock having at least one protrusion extending therefrom, the at least one protrusion of the anchor lock being received in the at least one recessed portion of the anchor aperture; and the anchor being selectively secured to the anchor fixture by inserting the anchor lock through the anchor aperture and moving the anchor lock relative to the anchor fixture to place the anchor lock in the locked position, the anchor lock impeding movement within the anchor fixture of the anchor.
B62J 9/27 - Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories characterised by mounting arrangements, e.g. quick release arrangements
B62J 7/08 - Equipment for securing luggage on carriers
B62J 9/20 - Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories
B65D 21/02 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
B62J 7/04 - Luggage carriers characterised by the arrangement thereof on cycles arranged above or behind the rear wheel
B62J 9/23 - Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories above or alongside the rear wheel
A system for connecting an accessory to an item, the system including an anchor fixture with a first electrical element and an anchor including a second electrical element arranged to contact the first electrical element to electrically connect the anchor fixture to the anchor when the anchor is connected to the anchor fixture. The anchor is selectively secured to the anchor fixture by inserting the anchor lock through the anchor aperture and moving the anchor lock relative to the anchor fixture to place the anchor lock in the locked position.
F16B 21/02 - Releasable fastening devices locking by rotation
B62J 9/27 - Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories characterised by mounting arrangements, e.g. quick release arrangements
F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
A marine engine assembly for mounting to a watercraft is disclosed. The marine engine assembly has an engine unit, an exhaust system fluidly and a propulsion device. The engine unit includes an engine unit housing, an internal combustion engine and an air intake assembly. The air intake assembly, at least one combustion chamber, and the exhaust system together defining at least in part a gas flow pathway. A sealing valve is provided in the gas flow pathway. The sealing valve has an open position permitting flow of gas therethrough. The sealing valve has a closed position preventing flow of gas therethrough for sealing a portion of the gas flow pathway downstream of the sealing valve from a portion of the gas flow pathway upstream of the sealing valve.
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
B63H 20/04 - Mounting of propulsion units in a well
F02B 61/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving vehicles or for driving propellersCombinations of engines with gearing for driving propellers
B63H 20/10 - Means enabling trim or tilt, or lifting of the propulsion element when an obstruction is hitControl of trim or tilt
A snowmobile includes a chain drive disposed on one of a left side and a right side of a longitudinal centerplane of the snowmobile, the chain drive including: a drive sprocket; a driven sprocket; and a drive chain operatively connecting the drive and driven sprockets. A drive axle operatively connects the chain drive to the endless track, the drive axle including: a first axle end portion operatively connected to the chain drive; and a second axle end portion rotatably supported by a tunnel of the snowmobile on an other one of the left side and the right side of the longitudinal centerplane. A mounting sleeve is engaged to the driven sprocket in order to be driven thereby, the first axle end portion being operatively and removably connected to the mounting sleeve and rotating therewith about the drive axle axis.
B62M 9/10 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving different-sized wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like
B62B 13/04 - Sledges with runners characterised by arrangement of runners arranged in a single line
A vehicle including a frame; an engine connected to the frame, the engine comprising a crankshaft extending longitudinally, the crankshaft rotating about a crankshaft axis extending longitudinally; a transmission disposed rearward of the engine, the transmission being operatively connected to the crankshaft, the crankshaft being received at least in part in the transmission, the transmission including a plurality of axles and gears for altering a gear ratio of the vehicle, at least one of the plurality of axles rotating about an axis parallel to the crankshaft axis; a rear final drive disposed rearward of and being operatively connected to the transmission; a drive shaft assembly extending forward from the transmission; and a front final drive operatively connected to the at least one front ground engaging member, the front final drive being disposed forward of the engine, the front final drive being operatively connected to the drive shaft assembly.
B60K 5/02 - Arrangement or mounting of internal-combustion or jet-propulsion units with the engine main axis, e.g. crankshaft axis, substantially in, or parallel to, the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle
B60K 17/02 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
B60K 17/34 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles
42.
ENGINE MOUNTS, ENGINE ASSEMBLIES AND VEHICLES HAVING SAME
An engine mount for an engine for a vehicle. The engine mount includes an engine mount body configured for connecting to an engine casing of the engine, the engine mount body being further configured for connecting to a frame of the vehicle; and at least one bearing disposed in the engine mount body, the at least one bearing being arranged to receive and operatively couple to a drive shaft of the vehicle.
B62D 21/11 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted with resilient means for suspension
F16C 35/04 - Rigid support of bearing unitsHousings, e.g. caps, covers in the case of ball or roller bearings
B60K 5/02 - Arrangement or mounting of internal-combustion or jet-propulsion units with the engine main axis, e.g. crankshaft axis, substantially in, or parallel to, the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle
An outboard engine assembly has an engine unit including an engine unit housing, an internal combustion engine disposed in the engine unit housing, the engine defining at least one combustion chamber, an exhaust system fluidly communicating with the at least one combustion chamber for supplying exhaust gases from the at least one combustion chamber to an exterior of the outboard engine assembly, a gearcase connected to the engine unit housing, a control module connected to the engine for controlling at least one operating parameter of the outboard engine assembly, and a water sensor disposed at least in part in the exhaust system for detecting presence of water in the exhaust system, the water sensor being in communication with the control module, and a propulsion device operatively connected to the engine.
A two-stroke engine assembly has a two-stroke internal combustion engine (ICE) and an exhaust system fluidly connected to the ICE. The exhaust system has a tuned pipe and at least one catalytic converter. A bypass valve is provided to selectively bypass the at least one catalytic converter. A method for controlling a two-stroke engine assembly controls the ICE to bring the temperature of exhaust gases within an operating temperature range of the catalytic converter. Another method for controlling a two-stroke engine assembly uses a lambda sensor to control the air-fuel ratio in cylinders of the ICE.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F02B 1/04 - Engines characterised by fuel-air mixture compression with positive ignition with fuel-air mixture admission into cylinder
F02B 75/02 - Engines characterised by their cycles, e.g. six-stroke
F02D 41/02 - Circuit arrangements for generating control signals
A marine engine assembly for mounting to a watercraft is disclosed. The marine engine assembly has an engine unit, an exhaust system fluidly and a propulsion device. The engine unit includes an engine unit housing, an internal combustion engine and an air intake assembly. The air intake assembly, at least one combustion chamber, and the exhaust system together defining at least in part a gas flow pathway. A sealing valve is provided in the gas flow pathway. The sealing valve has an open position permitting flow of gas therethrough. The sealing valve has a closed position preventing flow of gas therethrough for sealing a portion of the gas flow pathway downstream of the sealing valve from a portion of the gas flow pathway upstream of the sealing valve. An air pump is configured for supplying air to the gas flow pathway downstream of the sealing valve.
B63H 21/14 - Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessels being motor-driven relating to internal-combustion engines
F02M 26/14 - Arrangement or layout of EGR passages, e.g. in relation to specific engine parts or for incorporation of accessories in relation to the exhaust system
F02M 26/17 - Arrangement or layout of EGR passages, e.g. in relation to specific engine parts or for incorporation of accessories in relation to the intake system
A straddle seat electric vehicle including an electric motor and an electric powerpack including a battery pack including a battery housing including a housing body, a cooling channel extending generally vertically through a center portion of the housing body, two covers selectively connected to the housing body; a plurality of cylindrical battery cells disposed in a two chambers defined by the housing laterally between the cooling channel and the first cover, each battery cell of the first plurality of battery cells extending generally orthogonally to the cooling channel and the first cover; one or more current collectors electrically connected to the first plurality of battery cells, the covers enclosing the current collectors and outer ends of the battery cells being electrically insulated from the at least one first current collector.
An electric vehicle including a frame; at least one ground-engaging member operatively connected to the frame; an electric motor operatively connected to the at least one ground-engaging member; an electric powerpack supported by the frame, the powerpack including: a battery pack defining a battery cooling channel; and a plurality of battery cells housed in the battery housing; a charger defining a charger cooling channel; an inverter including an inverter cooling channel, the battery cooling channel, the charger cooling channel, and the inverter cooling channel being fluidly connected together by rigid fluid connections; radiators fluidly connected to the battery cooling channel; a cooling circuit being formed at least in part by the battery cooling channel, the charger cooling channel, the inverter cooling channel, and the at least one radiator; and a pump fluidly connected to the cooling circuit for pumping liquid coolant through the cooling circuit.
The disclosed systems and methods for presenting information to an operator of the recreational vehicle comprising i) displaying a first graphical user interface (GUI) component representing a first set of information, ii) upon receiving a first control command, displaying, a second GUI component comprising a third GUI component and a fourth GUI component, the third GUI component representing a first controllable functionality of the recreational vehicle, the fourth GUI component representing a first modifiable setting of the first controllable functionality of the recreational vehicle, and iii) upon receiving a second control command, updating the third GUI component by representing a second controllable functionality of the recreational vehicle in replacement of the first controllable functionality and updating the fourth GUI component by representing a second modifiable setting of the second controllable functionality of the recreational vehicle in replacement of the first modifiable setting of the first controllable functionality.
The disclosed systems and methods for presenting information to an operator of the recreational vehicle comprising i) displaying, on the display, a first graphical user interface (GUI) component representing a first set of information, the first set of information relating to operating conditions of the recreational vehicle, ii) displaying, on the display, a second GUI component representing a second set of information, the second set of information relating to infotainment functionalities associated with the recreational vehicle, and iii) upon receiving, from the controller, a first control command based on an interaction of the operator with the display, modifying a first display ratio of the first GUI component and a second display ratio of the second GUI component.
G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
G01C 21/00 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups
G01C 21/28 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups specially adapted for navigation in a road network with correlation of data from several navigational instruments
G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
G08G 1/0962 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
50.
ACCESSORY SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING AN ACCESSORY TO A VEHICLE
A connecting base for connecting an accessory to a vehicle includes: an attachment portion configured to be connected to the vehicle; and at least one post-receiving portion connected to the attachment portion. Each of the at least one post-receiving portion defines an opening configured to receive a post connected to the accessory. The opening is defined in an upper surface of the connecting base. Each of the at least one post-receiving portion includes: an inner peripheral surface defining the opening, the inner peripheral surface being shaped to be at least partially mated with an outer peripheral surface of the post; and a rib protruding from the inner peripheral surface, the rib being configured to engage a groove defined by the outer peripheral surface of the post. An accessory connector and an accessory system including the connecting base and the accessory connector are also contemplated.
F16B 7/22 - Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections using hooks or like elements
F16B 21/00 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread
F16B 21/02 - Releasable fastening devices locking by rotation
F16B 21/08 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the stud, pin, or spigot has a resilient part
F16B 21/09 - Releasable fastening devices with a stud engaging a keyhole slot
F16B 21/16 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
51.
FOOTREST ASSEMBLY FOR A STRADDLE SEAT VEHICLE, STRADDLE-SEAT VEHICLE AND OUTER PART FOR FOOTREST ASSEMBLY
A footrest assembly for a straddle-seat vehicle having a frame is disclosed. The footrest assembly includes a first part connectable to the frame, and a second part selectively connectable to the first part at at least two positions along a length of the first part. The second part has a footrest portion extending generally parallelly to the length of the first part. A combined length of the first and second parts changes in response to the second part being selectively moved from the first position to the second position. A straddle-seat vehicle and an outer part for a footrest assembly are also disclosed.
A marine outboard engine including an engine unit; a drive unit operatively connected to the engine unit; an engine unit housing for supporting and covering the engine unit, the engine unit housing having a top surface; and one or more bumpers connected to the engine unit housing. The bumper projects above the top surface of the engine unit housing; or rearward of an upper rear end of the engine unit housing; or both above the top surface of the engine unit housing and rearward of an upper rear end of the engine unit housing. When the marine outboard engine is located under a boat hatch is in a closed position and the marine outboard engine is pivoted in at least one portion of a tilt range, the bumper is adapted for abutting a bottom surface of the hatch.
A watercraft and a marine engine assembly for mounting to a watercraft are disclosed. The marine engine assembly includes an engine unit including: an engine unit housing being sealed such that water in which the engine unit housing is immersed is impeded from entering the engine unit housing; an engine in the housing; and an air intake assembly in the engine unit housing which forms a conduit between an exterior of the engine unit housing and the engine, the air intake assembly defining an inlet fluidly communicating with exterior air, the engine unit housing defining at least one aperture aligned with the inlet, the air intake assembly defining at least one outlet fluidly connected with the engine intake, the air intake assembly being sealed such that surrounding fluids within the engine unit housing are impeded from entering the air intake assembly; and a propulsion device operatively connected to the engine.
B63H 21/38 - Apparatus or methods specially adapted for use on marine vessels, for handling power plant or unit liquids, e.g. lubricants, coolants, fuels or the like
B63H 23/34 - Propeller shaftsPaddle-wheel shaftsAttachment of propellers on shafts
A watercraft and a marine engine assembly for pivotably mounting to a watercraft about a tilt-trim axis are disclosed. The marine engine assembly includes an engine unit including: an engine unit housing; an engine disposed in the housing; and an exhaust conduit disposed in the housing, an exhaust inlet defined by the exhaust conduit being fluidly connected to the engine, the exhaust conduit extending forward and upward from the exhaust inlet and then subsequently extending downward and rearward to an exhaust outlet. The marine engine assembly also has a driveshaft operatively connected to the engine and a propulsion device operatively connected to the driveshaft. A center of mass of the engine is disposed below the tilt-trim axis at least when the driveshaft is vertically oriented.
F01N 13/10 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits of exhaust manifolds
B63H 21/32 - Arrangements of propulsion power-unit exhaust uptakesFunnels peculiar to vessels
B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
B63H 23/06 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from a single propulsion power unit
B63H 23/34 - Propeller shaftsPaddle-wheel shaftsAttachment of propellers on shafts
55.
Boat having a hatch and a marine outboard engine with a bumper for abutting the hatch
A boat has a rear platform including a pivotable hatch. A marine outboard engine has a bumper connected to the engine unit housing. When mounted to the boat, the marine outboard engine is located under the hatch and is pivotable from a trim range to a tilt range. When the hatch is in a closed position and the marine outboard engine is in the tilt range, pivoting the marine outboard engine upwardly to a first engine position causes the bumper to abut a bottom surface of the hatch. Pivoting the marine outboard engine upwardly from the first engine position to a second engine position causes the bumper to push up on the bottom surface of the hatch and to slide against the bottom surface of the hatch, thereby pivoting the hatch from the closed position to an open position.
A stacking assembly and accessory stacking kit for connecting to a vehicle. The assembly includes an accessory platform including: a platform body to receive an accessory on a top surface thereof, at least one attachment device connected to the platform body, and a connection portion pivotally connected to the platform body; and at least one attachment fixture for selectively receiving the at least one attachment device, the attachment fixture being configured for connecting to the vehicle, the stacking assembly being configured such that when the stacking assembly is installed on the vehicle: the connection portion being connected to the bumper of the vehicle, the attachment fixture being connected to the bumper and when the attachment device is received in and secured to the attachment fixture, the platform body being secured to the vehicle to prevent pivoting of the platform body.
An airbox for an air intake system of an engine includes an air inlet for receiving air into the airbox, an air outlet for discharging air from the airbox, and an airbox body defining first and second expansion chambers fluidly connected to one another. The airbox body has a dividing wall separating the first expansion chamber from the second expansion chamber, the dividing wall defining a wall opening fluidly connecting the first and second expansion chambers. An interchangeable flute is removably connected to the airbox body. The interchangeable flute is at least partly disposed in the second expansion chamber and positioned to guide air flowing into the air inlet into the second expansion chamber. The interchangeable flute is removable such that a replacement flute can be installed in its place to selectively modify a noise output of the airbox. Other aspects are also contemplated.
B60G 3/20 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with two or more pivoted arms, e.g. parallelogram all arms being rigid
B60K 13/02 - Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units concerning intake
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
B60Q 1/04 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
Exhaust valve, exhaust valve assembly and exhaust valve system for two-stroke internal combustion engines, two-stroke internal combustion engine having same and method for cleaning an exhaust valve
A reciprocating exhaust valve for a two-stroke internal combustion engine has a shaft for connection to a valve actuator, the shaft defining a reciprocation axis of the valve, the reciprocation axis defining a longitudinal direction of the valve; and a blade having: a first end having an arcuate edge, a second end connected to the shaft, two side portions, and a central portion. The blade has a first end portion adjacent the first end that includes a part of the central portion and of each of the two side portions. A width of the central portion is greater than a width of each of the side portions. In the first end portion, a thickness of the part of each of the two side portions is greater than a thickness of the part of the central portion.
Exhaust valve, exhaust valve assembly and exhaust valve system for two-stroke internal combustion engines, two-stroke internal combustion engine having same and method for cleaning an exhaust valve
An exhaust valve assembly for a two-stroke internal combustion engine has a housing adapted for connection to an engine block of the two-stroke internal combustion engine; an electric actuator having an electric motor, the electric motor being disposed in the housing; and at least one reciprocating exhaust valve operatively connected to the electric actuator. The at least one exhaust valve is linearly movable by the electric motor. A portion of the at least one exhaust valve is disposed in the housing.
Exhaust valve, exhaust valve assembly and exhaust valve system for two-stroke internal combustion engines, two-stroke internal combustion engine having same and method for cleaning an exhaust valve
An exhaust valve system for a two-stroke internal combustion engine having: at least one exhaust valve movable between open and closed positions; an actuator for moving the at least one exhaust valve; a valve position sensor; a controller communicating with the actuator and the valve position sensor. The controller being programmed for: controlling the actuator to attempt to move the at least one exhaust valve to a desired one of the open and closed positions; determining if the at least one exhaust valve has failed to reach the desired position based on the position of the at least one exhaust valve sensed by the valve position sensor; and controlling the actuator to move the at least one exhaust valve to an intermediate position when the at least one exhaust valve has failed to reach the desired position.
An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) has a frame having front and rear ends, an internal combustion engine connected to the frame, the engine including a front portion and a rear portion, a single cylinder defining a cylinder axis, an air intake port defined in the front portion facing towards the front end of the frame, and an exhaust port defined in the rear portion facing towards the rear end of the frame. The ATV further has an exhaust assembly fluidly connected to the exhaust port. The exhaust assembly extends from the engine towards the rear end of the frame. The ATV further has a continuously variable transmission operatively connected to the engine, which includes a primary pulley being operatively connected to the engine, a secondary pulley, a drive belt looped around the primary and secondary pulleys, and a housing enclosing the primary pulley, the secondary pulley, and the drive belt.
B62D 65/10 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components the sub-units or components being engines, clutches or transmissions
B62M 9/08 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving eccentrically-mounted or elliptically-shaped driving or driven wheelTransmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like with expansible driving or driven wheel
F02B 75/16 - Engines characterised by number of cylinders, e.g. single-cylinder engines
B62M 9/06 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like
B62M 7/02 - Motorcycles characterised by position of motor or engine with engine between front and rear wheels
B60K 17/00 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles
B60K 17/04 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing
62.
SNOWMOBILE HAVING A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
A snowmobile includes: a frame including a tunnel; a rear suspension assembly connected to the frame and disposed beneath the tunnel; an endless track supported by the rear suspension assembly; a motor supported by the frame and operatively connected to the endless track; a drive shaft driven by the motor; a driven shaft operatively connected to the 5 endless track; and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) operatively connecting the drive shaft to the endless track, the CVT comprising: a drive pulley mounted to the drive shaft, the drive pulley being operatively connected to the motor via the drive shaft; a driven pulley mounted to the driven shaft, the driven shaft operatively connecting the driven pulley to the endless track; a belt operatively connecting the drive and driven pulleys; and a CVT 0 housing having a rigid mounting portion connected to the frame and to the motor. Other aspects are also contemplated.
F16H 9/16 - 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
B60K 17/06 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of change-speed gearing
B62M 9/08 - Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like involving eccentrically-mounted or elliptically-shaped driving or driven wheelTransmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like of changeable ratio using a single chain, belt, or the like with expansible driving or driven wheel
B62M 27/02 - Propulsion devices for sledges or the like power driven
63.
RETRACTABLE LIFT-PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR A WATERCRAFT AND WATERCRAFT HAVING SAME
A watercraft has a retractable lift-propulsion system including a mast connected to a buoyant body of the watercraft and movable between retracted and deployed positions. A distance between a distal end of the mast and a lower surface of the buoyant body is greater in the deployed position than in the retracted position. A lift-propulsion assembly includes a hydrofoil for providing lift to the watercraft at least in the deployed position of the mast and a propulsion unit for providing thrust to the watercraft in the retracted and deployed positions of the mast. The lift-propulsion assembly is connected to the distal end of the mast such that, in the deployed position of the mast, the lift-propulsion assembly is distanced from the buoyant body of the watercraft and, in the retracted position of the mast, the lift-propulsion assembly is proximate the buoyant body of the watercraft.
B63B 1/30 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type with movable hydrofoils retracting or folding
B63B 1/24 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type
B63B 1/28 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type with movable hydrofoils
B63B 39/06 - Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movementsApparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by using foils acting on ambient water
B63H 5/125 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers movably mounted with respect to hull, e.g. adjustable in direction
B63H 5/14 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers characterised by being mounted in non-rotating ducts or rings, e.g. adjustable for steering purposes
B63H 5/16 - Arrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers characterised by being mounted in recessesArrangements on vessels of propulsion elements directly acting on water of propellers with stationary water-guiding elementsMeans to prevent fouling of the propeller, e.g. guards, cages or screens
A vehicle including a frame; a front left suspension assembly with a front left wheel; a front right suspension assembly with a front right wheel; a front gear train; a motor; shafts connected between the front wheels and the front gear train. Each front suspension assembly including a knuckle including: a first portion connected to a wheel hub and including a first ball joint, and a second portion extending upward from the first portion and including a second ball joint; a lower A-arm connected to the first ball joint; an upper A-arm connected to the second ball joint; the second ball joint being distanced from the wheel axis by a distance greater than the inner rim radius; and a shock assembly connected to the lower A-arm and the frame, the shafts passing below the ball joint of the shock absorber assembly which is vertically higher than the shaft.
B60G 3/20 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with two or more pivoted arms, e.g. parallelogram all arms being rigid
B60G 3/06 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with a single pivoted arm the arm being essentially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle the arm being rigid
B60G 3/12 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with a single pivoted arm the arm being essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle
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 3/18 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with two or more pivoted arms, e.g. parallelogram
A vehicle including: a frame; front suspension assemblies and wheels; a rear left suspension assembly connected to the frame; a rear right suspension assembly connected to the frame; rear wheels having a wheel axis and an inner rim radius; a rear gear train; and a motor. Each rear suspension assembly including a swing arm; a shock assembly; a knuckle including: a first portion connected to a wheel hub, and a second portion extending upward from the first portion; a first link having an outward end connected to the first portion and an inward end connected to the frame; and a second link having an outward end connected to the second portion and an inward end connected to the frame, the outward end of the second link being distanced from the corresponding wheel axis by a distance greater than the inner rim radius.
B60G 3/20 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with two or more pivoted arms, e.g. parallelogram all arms being rigid
B60G 3/04 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with a single pivoted arm the arm being essentially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle
B60G 3/06 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with a single pivoted arm the arm being essentially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle the arm being rigid
B60G 3/18 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with two or more pivoted arms, e.g. parallelogram
A method for assembling a motorcycle of a family of motorcycles, including selecting the motorcycle of the family of motorcycles to be assembled; in response to selecting the first motorcycle: selecting a first suspension package from a group of suspension packages; attaching the first suspension package to the core assembly; selecting a first ergonomic package from a group of ergonomic packages; and attaching the first ergonomic package to the core assembly; and in response to selecting the second motorcycle: selecting a second suspension package from the group of suspension packages; attaching the second suspension package to the core assembly; selecting a second ergonomic package from the group of ergonomic packages; and attaching the second ergonomic package to the core assembly, the first motorcycle being different from the second motorcycle.
B62D 65/00 - Designing, manufacturing, e.g. assembling, facilitating disassembly, or structurally modifying motor vehicles or trailers, not otherwise provided for
B62D 65/04 - Joining preassembled modular units composed of sub-units performing diverse functions, e.g. engine and bonnet
B62K 11/00 - Motorcycles, engine-assisted cycles or motor scooters with one or two wheels
A rack and pinion assembly for a steering assembly is disclosed. The rack and pinion assembly has: a housing; a rack disposed in the housing, the rack being translatable in the housing; a pinion engaging the rack for causing translation of the rack; and at least one rolling element connected to the rack. The at least one rolling element is translatable with the rack. The at least one rolling element rolls along an inner surface of the housing as the rack translates. A steering assembly having the rack and pinion assembly and a vehicle having the steering assembly are also disclosed.
B62D 5/22 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle specially adapted for particular type of steering gear or particular application for rack-and-pinion type
B62D 3/12 - Steering gears mechanical of rack-and-pinion type
68.
Fuel system for internal combustion engine and marine outboard engine
A fuel system for an engine is provided. A fuel injector of the engine has an injector inlet and an injector outlet. The fuel system includes a fuel vapor separator, a fuel supply conduit, an injector conduit, a fuel return conduit, and a vapor return conduit. A first end of each of the fuel supply, injector and vapor return conduits is fluidly connected to the fuel vapor separator. A first end of the fuel return conduit is fluidly connectable to a fuel tank. A second end of the fuel supply conduit is fluidly connectable to the fuel tank. A second end of the injector conduit is fluidly connectable to the injector inlet. A second end of the fuel return conduit is fluidly connectable to the injector outlet. A second end of the vapor return conduit is fluidly connectable to the fuel tank. A marine outboard engine is also provided.
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
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatusArrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
F02B 61/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving vehicles or for driving propellersCombinations of engines with gearing for driving propellers
A vehicle includes: a frame including a roll cage, a motor connected to the frame, a driver seat connected to the frame, and a roof extending at least in part above the driver seat. The roof includes an upper surface and a lower surface. At least part of the roof is pivotably connected to the roll cage about a roof pivot axis so that the at least part of the roof is pivotable from a closed position to an open position. In the closed position, the at least part of the roof covers a roof opening defined by the roll cage, and in the open position, the at least part of the roof at least partly exposes the roof opening.
A switch assembly for mounting to a handlebar of a vehicle is disclosed. The switch assembly has a main housing mounted to the handlebar. The main housing has a first lateral side, a second lateral side opposite the first lateral side, a rear side, and a front side. The main housing defines a recess. The recess opens in the first lateral side and the rear side. The switch assembly also has one of: a cap selectively received in the recess; and a switch housing selectively received in the recess. The switch housing has a switch mounted thereto. The switch is configured for communicating with a component of the vehicle. The recess is configured for receiving the cap and for receiving the switch housing. A vehicle having a handlebar with the switch assembly mounted thereto is also disclosed.
A front suspension assembly for a vehicle having a connector adapted for connection to a front ground engaging member of the vehicle, a lower swing arm adapted for pivotal connection to a frame of the vehicle about a lower swing axis and being pivotally connected to the connector, an upper swing arm adapted for pivotal connection to the frame about an upper swing axis and being pivotally connected to the connector, the upper swing arm being above the lower swing arm, and a shock absorber assembly having a first end adapted for pivotal connection to the frame above the upper swing axis and a second end pivotally connected to the upper swing arm. The connector is pivotable relative to the lower and upper swing arms about a steering axis. A vehicle having the front suspension assembly is also disclosed.
B60G 3/20 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with two or more pivoted arms, e.g. parallelogram all arms being rigid
B62K 25/16 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with rocking arm pivoted on each fork leg with single arm on each fork leg for front wheel
B62K 25/24 - Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with rocking arm pivoted on each fork leg with more than one arm on each fork leg for front wheel
72.
CONTROLLABLE DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE HAVING THE CONTROLLABLE DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM
A controllable differential system for a vehicle includes a differential that may be disengaged or engaged, and may further be locked when engaged. A differential lock switch has three positions for sending commands to an actuator for disengaging or engaging the differential and for sending commands to a controller for unlocking and locking the differential. The vehicle includes a motor, a transmission continuously connected to a rear drivetrain, and the differential mounted in a front drivetrain. The vehicle may be driven in rear-wheel drive mode when the differential is disengaged or in four-wheel drive mode when the differential is engaged. The vehicle may enforce a vehicle speed limitation or an engine speed limitation when the differential is locked while a manual override control is not activated. The vehicle may implement an anti-lock braking system that may be disabled when the differential is locked.
B60K 17/34 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles
B60K 17/354 - 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
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
73.
METHODS OF OPERATING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ELECTRIC SNOWMOBILE
A method for operating an electric vehicle has the steps of: determining if at least one of a speed of the vehicle and a speed of an electric motor of the vehicle is zero; in response to the at least one of the speed being zero, determining if a reverse actuator is actuated; in response to the reverse actuator being actuated, starting a timer, then determining if the reverse actuator has been actuated without interruption for a predetermined amount of time; in response to the reverse actuator having been actuated without interruption for the predetermined amount of time, changing an operation mode of the electric motor from one of a forward mode and a reverse mode to another of the forward mode and the reverse mode. An electric snowmobile and other methods for operating an electric vehicle are disclosed.
A power steering system for an outdrive engine has a steering actuator, a motor for operating the steering actuator, a motor speed sensor for determining at least indirectly a speed of the motor, a steering rate sensor for determining a steering rate, and a controller communicating with the steering rate sensor and with the motor speed sensor. The controller is programmed for determining if a fault has occurred in the power steering system based on the steering rate and the motor speed, and taking at least one steering fault action in response to the fault having occurred. A method for controlling a power steering system includes determining if a fault has occurred based on the steering rate and the speed of the motor, and taking at least one steering fault action in response to the fault having occurred.
An engine assembly includes: a two-stroke internal combustion engine; a turbocharger operatively connected to the engine, the turbocharger having a compressor and an exhaust turbine; an intake pipe fluidly connected to the engine and to the compressor of the turbocharger; an exhaust tuned pipe fluidly connected to the engine and to the exhaust turbine of the turbocharger; a temperature sensor configured to generate a signal representative of a temperature of exhaust gas flowing within the exhaust tuned pipe; and a controller. The controller is configured to: determine a boost target pressure of the turbocharger based in part on the signal generated by the temperature sensor; and control the turbocharger to provide the boost target pressure to the engine. Methods for controlling an engine are also provided.
F02B 53/04 - Charge admission or combustion-gas discharge
F02D 35/02 - Non-electrical control of engines, dependent on conditions exterior or interior to engines, not otherwise provided for on interior conditions
An attachment system for attaching a storage container to a vehicle includes a passive attachment device for securing the storage container to the vehicle. The passive attachment device automatically secures the storage container to the vehicle when the storage container is positioned in place on the vehicle. The attachment system also includes an active attachment device manually operable by a user to selectively lock the storage container in place on the vehicle when the storage container is secured to the vehicle via the passive attachment device. The active attachment device prevents motion of the storage container relative to the vehicle when the active attachment device is engaged so as to lock the storage container in place on the vehicle. A vehicle including the storage container and the attachment system is also provided. A storage container assembly including the storage container and passive and active attachment devices is also provided.
B62K 19/46 - Luggage carriers forming part of frame
B62J 9/00 - Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags
B62J 9/20 - Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories
B60R 9/048 - Carriers characterised by article-gripping, -retaining, or -locking means
B60R 9/06 - Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like at vehicle front or rear
B60R 9/08 - Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like specially adapted for sports gear
77.
Exhaust valve, exhaust valve assembly and exhaust valve system for two-stroke internal combustion engines, two-stroke internal combustion engine having same and method for cleaning an exhaust valve
A two-stroke internal combustion engine has an engine block having a cylinder block and a cylinder head. The cylinder block defines a cylinder, an exhaust passage, and an exhaust valve passage. The engine also has a piston, an exhaust valve actuator operatively connected to at least one of the cylinder block and the cylinder head, and a reciprocating exhaust valve disposed at least in part in the exhaust valve passage. The exhaust valve has a shaft operatively connected to a valve actuator, and a blade connected to the shaft. A channel is defined along a face of the blade. The channel and a wall of the exhaust valve passage together define at least in part a valve passage. The valve passage permits flow of exhaust gas along the face of the blade. A width of the valve passage is at least a third of a width of the blade.
An exhaust system for a marine outboard engine including an engine having an engine exhaust port. The exhaust system includes a first exhaust port, a second exhaust port vertically higher than the first exhaust port, a first passage for fluidly connecting to the engine exhaust port and fluidly connected to the first exhaust port, a second passage fluidly connected between the first passage and the second exhaust port, a catalytic converter defining at least in part the second passage, a valve operable to at least partially close the first passage to respectively reduce and increase flow of exhaust gas to the first exhaust port and the second exhaust port, a valve actuator operatively connected to the valve, and a controller operatively connected to the valve actuator for controlling a position of the valve based at least in part on a speed and a throttle request of the engine.
F01N 13/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features
F01N 3/04 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of liquids
A vehicle including a front module including a front wheel and a rear module selectively moveably connected to the front module, the rear module including a rear wheel. The vehicle further includes an electric motor assembly, a mode selector, at least one extension assembly connected between the front module and the rear module for selectively extending and retracting to provide a selective variation in an overall length of the vehicle; and a vehicle control unit being communicatively connected between the mode selector and the electric motor assembly. The vehicle control unit performs a method for selectively changing the overall vehicle length. The method includes receiving from the mode selector an indication to change the overall length, determining that the front wheel is rotationally locked, and causing an electric motor to drive the rear wheel such that the rear module translates relative to the front module.
B62D 21/14 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted of adjustable length or width
B62K 11/10 - Frames characterised by the engine being over or beside driven rear wheel
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
A track assembly for a vehicle has a frame; a drive wheel rotatably mounted to the frame; an idler wheel mount pivotally connected to the frame, the idler wheel mount being selectively pivotable between an operating position and a released position; a lock selectively locking the idler wheel mount in the operating position; an idler wheel rotationally connected to the idler wheel mount, the idler wheel being pivotable with the idler wheel mount; and an endless track driven by the drive wheel around the frame. In the operating position of the idler wheel mount, the idler wheel tensions the endless track. Pivoting the idler wheel mount from the operating position to the released position releases at least some tension from the endless track. A vehicle having the track assembly and a method for installing an endless track having derailed from other components of a track assembly are also disclosed.
A tiller system has a tiller adapted for steering at least one of a bracket assembly and a motor assembly of a marine outboard motor having a power steering system, a throttle control mounted to the tiller, an electronic torque sensor, and a tiller system control module (TSCM) in electronic communication with the electronic torque sensor. The electronic torque sensor senses torque applied to the tiller and outputs an electronic steering signal as a function of the torque. The TSCM receives the electronic steering signal and controls an operation of the power steering system in response to the electronic steering signal. A method for steering a marine outboard motor, and a marine outboard motor having a tiller system are also described.
A watercraft includes a hull, an engine compartment defined at least in part by the hull, an engine disposed in the engine compartment, an air intake conduit fluidly connected to the engine, an air filter fluidly connected to the air intake conduit, and a shroud connected to an inlet end of the air intake conduit located in the engine compartment. The shroud has an open end and a closed end. The open end is open to flow of air therethrough and the closed end is closed to flow of air therethrough. The shroud has a sidewall extending between the closed and open ends. The shroud is oriented such that the open end is disposed rearward of the closed end. Noise exiting the inlet end of the air intake conduit and the air filter is reflected generally rearward by the shroud. An engine assembly for a watercraft is also disclosed.
A marine outboard engine includes an internal combustion engine assembly that includes an internal combustion engine, a fuse assembly, a fuel filter, a spark plug, a gearcase including one of a propeller and an impeller, a swivel bracket, and a cowling. The cowling includes a service panel disposed on a first lateral side of the internal combustion engine assembly, and an affixed panel disposed on a second lateral side of the internal combustion engine assembly. The service and affixed panels define a split line therebetween and are removably attached to each other. The fuse assembly, the fuel filter, and the spark plug are mounted to one of the first lateral side and the affixed panel proximate to the split line and are at least in part accessible from the first lateral side when the service panel is detached and removed from the affixed panel.
A tiller assembly includes a base and a tiller arm pivotably connected to the base. One of the base and the tiller arm defines a recess. The recess is at least partially defined by a female tapered surface. A shaft extends through the base and the tiller arm and has a first threaded portion. A clamping fitting is connected to the shaft and received in the recess. The clamping fitting is rotationally fixed relative to another one of the base and the tiller arm and has a male tapered surface. One of a handle and the clamping fitting has a second threaded portion engaged with the first threaded portion. Rotation of the first threaded portion relative to the second threaded portion in a pre-determined direction causes the male tapered surface to press against the female tapered surface. A marine outboard engine and a tiller assembly kit are also provided.
A tiller system for a marine outboard engine having a tiller bracket is described. The tiller system comprises a tiller for mounting to the tiller bracket. A speed input control is mounted to the tiller and a speed input control position sensor detects a position of the speed input control. A control unit is mounted to the tiller and is operatively connected to the speed input control position sensor. The control unit converts the position of the speed input control into a speed input message. A digital communication port of the control unit transmits the speed input message to the marine outboard engine over a controller area network bus. A marine outboard engine having the tiller system and a marine outboard engine system for a watercraft are also described.
A shock absorber for a vehicle includes an inner tube at least partially defining an inner fluid compartment and an outer tube enclosing at least in part the inner tube therein. Together, the inner tube and the outer tube at least partially define an outer fluid compartment therebetween. The inner tube defines a bypass zone having a plurality of bypass apertures that fluidly communicate the inner fluid compartment with the outer fluid compartment. A piston is movably mounted within the inner tube and moves in compression and in rebound. The piston defines a piston passage extending through the piston for permitting fluid flow between a first side and a second side of the piston. An electronically controlled valve is connected to the piston and controls fluid flow through the piston passage. A method for controlling the shock absorber is also disclosed.
B60G 17/00 - 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
F16F 9/06 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid
F16F 9/10 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using liquid onlySprings, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using a fluid of which the nature is immaterial
F16F 9/16 - Devices with one or more members, e.g. pistons, vanes, moving to and fro in chambers and using throttling effect involving only straight-line movement of the effective parts
F16F 9/18 - Devices with one or more members, e.g. pistons, vanes, moving to and fro in chambers and using throttling effect involving only straight-line movement of the effective parts with a closed cylinder and a piston separating two or more working spaces therein
F16F 9/34 - Special valve constructionsShape or construction of throttling passages
F16F 9/46 - Means on or in the damper for manual or non-automatic adjustmentSprings, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details such means combined with temperature correction allowing control from a distance
87.
Gear case assembly for a watercraft propulsion system
An gear case assembly for a watercraft propulsion system has a gear case housing, a driveshaft with a partially threaded bore defined in an end thereof, and a propeller shaft. The propeller shaft and the driveshaft are angled relative to each other. A bevel gear is mounted to the propeller shaft. A pinion mounted to the end of the driveshaft. The pinion meshes with the bevel gear. The pinion defines a central aperture. A fastener is disposed at least in part in the central aperture of the pinion. The fastener fastens the pinion to the end of the driveshaft. The fastener has a head and a shank. The shank is at least partially threaded. The shank extends into the bore of the driveshaft. An outboard motor having the gear case assembly is also disclosed.
F16H 57/038 - Gearboxes for accommodating bevel gears
B63H 23/06 - Transmitting power from propulsion power plant to propulsive elements with mechanical gearing for transmitting drive from a single propulsion power unit
F16H 57/023 - Mounting or installation of gears or shafts in gearboxes, e.g. methods or means for assembly
F16H 63/30 - Constructional features of the final output mechanisms
A marine outboard engine includes an internal combustion engine including at least one fuel injector; a fuel vapor separator including: a separator body, a fuel reservoir defined by the separator body, and a first fuel pump fluidly connected between the fuel reservoir and the fuel injector; a fuel tank; and a second fuel pump fluidly connected between the fuel tank and the fuel vapor separator. The fuel vapor separator includes a heat exchanger disposed in the separator body. The heat exchanger includes at least one fuel channel defined by the heat exchanger body, the at least one fuel channel including: an inlet adapted for receiving fuel from the engine, and an outlet fluidly communicating with the fuel reservoir; and at least one coolant channel defined by the heat exchanger body, the at least one fuel channel and the at least one coolant channel being in thermal communication.
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 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
89.
METHOD FOR ESTIMATING WEAR OF A POLYMER DRIVE BELT OF A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
A method for estimating wear of a polymer drive belt of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) provided in a vehicle is disclosed. The method comprises: determining a first belt wear-affecting factor based on at least one first operating parameter of the vehicle; determining a second belt wear-affecting factor based on at least one second operating parameter of the vehicle; applying the first and second wear-affecting factors to a belt wear-representative parameter to obtain an adjusted belt wear-representative parameter; and adjusting a total belt wear-representative parameter based on the adjusted belt wear-representative parameter to obtain an updated total belt wear-representative parameter. A vehicle having an electronic control unit configured to perform the method is also disclosed.
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 marine outboard engine comprises an internal combustion engine, a gearcase defining a gearcase chamber, a plurality of gears disposed in the gearcase chamber, a driveshaft operatively connecting the crankshaft to the plurality of gears, an output shaft disposed at least in part in the gearcase chamber and being operatively connected to the plurality of gears, a rotor connected to the output shaft for propelling the marine outboard engine, a lubricant reservoir for holding lubricant, a first lubricant conduit fluidly connecting the lubricant reservoir to the crankcase chamber for supplying lubricant from the lubricant reservoir to the crankcase chamber, and a second lubricant conduit fluidly connecting the lubricant reservoir to the gearcase chamber for supplying lubricant from the lubricant reservoir to the gearcase chamber.
A steering system for a watercraft has steering position sensors sensing a steering position of first and second outboard motors, hydraulic steering actuators for steering the outboard motors, a hydraulic helm selectively supplying hydraulic fluid to the steering actuators, at least one valve for reversing a direction of flow of hydraulic fluid into the steering actuators, and a steering controller. The steering controller executes a realignment process including: receiving signals indicative of the steering positions of the outboard motors from the steering position sensors; based at least in part on the signals, determining if the outboard motors are misaligned; and, if the outboard motors are misaligned, actuating the at least one valve to direct the flow of hydraulic fluid into a corresponding steering actuator in a direction opposite to that corresponding to an active steering direction set by the hydraulic helm so as to reduce misalignment of the outboard motors.
B63H 20/00 - Outboard propulsion units, e.g. outboard motors or Z-drivesArrangements thereof on vessels
B63H 25/04 - Initiating means for steering automatic, e.g. reacting to compass
B63H 25/42 - Steering or dynamic anchoring by propulsive elementsSteering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefor onlySteering or dynamic anchoring by rudders carrying propellers
A steering assembly for a vehicle includes a track pivotable about a steering axis, a slider slidably connected to the track, a handlebar connected to the slider, a lock actuator movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, and a rocker operatively connected to the lock actuator. The rocker is pivotable about a rocking axis relative to the slider. The handlebar, the slider, the lock actuator and the rocker are pivotable about the steering axis with the track. In the unlocked position of the lock actuator, the rocker and the handlebar are slidable along the track with the slider. In the locked position of the lock actuator, the rocker presses the slider against the track and thereby locks the slider, the rocker and the handlebar in position relative to the track.
A snowmobile including: a frame; an engine supported by the frame; an exhaust pipe connected to the engine; and a turbocharger connected to the exhaust pipe. The turbocharger includes a bypass conduit fluidly communicating with the turbocharger housing and including an exhaust inlet fluidly connected to the exhaust pipe; a valve in the bypass conduit for controlling the flow of exhaust gas, and an exhaust collector. The valve is movable between first and second positions, a first flow path passing through the exhaust inlet, through the bypass conduit, and into the exhaust collector, a second flow path passing through the exhaust inlet, through the bypass conduit, through the exhaust turbine, and into the exhaust collector, in the first position, a majority of the exhaust gas flowing along the first flow path and in the second position, a majority of the exhaust gas flowing along the second flow path.
A side-by-side off-road vehicle has a cockpit, a storage compartment disposed rearward of the cockpit, a motor compartment disposed rearward of the storage compartment, a frame, four ground engaging members, a motor, and a pivotable cargo bed. In a lowered position, the cargo bed extends over at least a portion of the motor and storage compartments. At least one first partition defines at least in part a front of at least a portion of the storage compartment. At least one second partition defines at least in part a rear of at least a portion of the storage compartment. A floor defines at least in part a bottom of the storage compartment. The storage compartment has left and right access apertures defined in left and right sides of the vehicle. A method of assembling a vehicle of a family of vehicles is also contemplated.
B60G 3/00 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel
B60N 2/005 - Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
B60N 2/24 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
B60R 7/00 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps
A propulsion system has an internal combustion engine including an exhaust manifold and an engine air intake, an exhaust port fluidly connected to the exhaust manifold, a fresh air intake fluidly connected to the engine air intake and a filter assembly including adsorbent material and being configurable between a loading configuration allowing for filtration of at least some components of an exhaust gas of the engine, and a purging configuration allowing for removal therefrom of at least some of the components of the exhaust gas. In the loading configuration, the filter assembly is fluidly connected between the exhaust manifold and the exhaust port. In the purging configuration, the filter assembly is fluidly connected between the fresh air intake and the engine air intake. Above a threshold effective engine speed of the engine, the filter assembly is in the purging configuration. A method for treating exhaust gas is also described.
F01N 3/023 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters using means for regenerating the filters, e.g. by burning trapped particles
F01N 13/10 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits of exhaust manifolds
A helmet has a helmet shell and a visor. The visor is attached to a visor heating element. The helmet has a controller adapted to control the amount of electrical power being supplied from a power source to the visor heating element.
A joystick system and a watercraft using the system are presented. The system includes a joystick having a low range of motion spanning from a rest angle to a threshold angle, and a high range of motion spanning from the threshold angle to a maximum angle; a joystick position sensor for producing signals indicative of a position of the joystick and a control for producing engine thrust request signals to control a resultant thrust of two thrust generation devices in response to receiving the signals from the joystick position sensor, the resultant thrust increasing from a minimum to a threshold thrust at a first rate of increase as the joystick moves from the rest angle toward the threshold angle, the resultant thrust increasing from the threshold thrust to a maximum thrust at a second greater rate of increase as the joystick moves from the threshold angle toward the maximum angle.
A stern and swivel bracket assembly for mounting a drive unit to a watercraft has a stern bracket having first and second laterally spaced portions, a swivel bracket pivotally connected to the stern bracket about a tilt/trim axis, and a hydraulic linear tilt-trim actuator operatively connected between the stern and swivel brackets. The swivel bracket includes a hydraulic steering actuator, and defines first and second hydraulic steer ports facing outward in a first lateral direction. The swivel bracket further includes at least one drive unit mounting bracket connected to the hydraulic steering actuator for connecting the drive unit to the swivel bracket. The hydraulic linear tilt-trim actuator is located laterally between the first and second portions of the stern bracket, and defines trim-up and trim-down hydraulic ports facing outward in a second lateral direction opposite the first lateral direction.
A bracket assembly for a marine outboard motor has a stern bracket, a swivel bracket pivotably connected to the stern bracket to pivot relative to the stern bracket about a tilt axis, a motor mount pivotably connected to the swivel bracket to pivot relative to the swivel bracket about a steering axis, a steering lock bracket operatively connected to the motor mount and being pivotable with the motor mount relative to the swivel bracket about the steering axis, and a locking member. The locking member is one of: a) movably connected to the swivel bracket to move between a locked and an unlocked positions, and b) removably connected to both the swivel bracket and the steering lock bracket to prevent or limit pivoting of the motor mount about the steering axis.
A snowmobile includes a frame, a tunnel, a seat, an endless track, at least one ski, a handlebar, a cowling defining an engine compartment, an engine, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) operatively connecting the engine to the endless track, and a pulley guard assembly disposed over at least a portion of the CVT. The CVT includes a primary pulley, a secondary pulley, and an endless flexible member operatively connecting the primary pulley to the secondary pulley. The pulley guard assembly is disposed between the CVT and a lateral side of the cowling, and defines an air inlet. The air inlet fluidly communicates with a space defined between the pulley guard assembly and the lateral side. In some implementations, the cowling defines an air inlet. In some implementations, an air duct fluidly connects the air inlet of the cowling to the air inlet of the pulley guard assembly.
B62B 9/06 - Accessories or details specially adapted for children's carriages or perambulators providing for travelling up or down a flight of stairs with spiders or the like
B62D 21/00 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted
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