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 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries pour la commande de la température des batteries par chauffage
B60K 1/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques des dispositifs d'emmagasinage de l'énergie électrique pour la propulsion
B60L 1/02 - Fourniture de l'énergie électrique à l'équipement auxiliaire des véhicules à traction électrique aux circuits de chauffage électrique
B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
B60L 50/64 - Détails de construction des batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriques
A windshield assembly for a vehicle, the windshield assembly comprising: a windshield having a lower end and an upper end; a windshield base attached to the lower end of the windshield; and a deck panel configured for connecting to the vehicle. The deck panel is slidingly connected to the windshield base for permitting the windshield to move linearly, with respect to the deck panel, from a rest position, responsive to a force in a plane of the windshield. The deck panel is pivotally connected to the windshield base about a first pivot axis for permitting the windshield to rotate about the first pivot responsive to a force perpendicular to the windshield.
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.
A windshield and roof assembly for a vehicle and an off-road vehicle. The vehicle includes a frame including a rollover protection structure and a windshield and roof assembly. The assembly includes a windshield including a top edge, and a lower edge opposite the top edge; a roof including a front edge, and a rear edge opposite the front edge; and at least one hinge assembly including a vehicle portion connected to the rollover protection structure, a windshield portion rotationally connected to the vehicle portion, the windshield being connected to the windshield portion near the top edge of the windshield, and a roof portion rotationally connected to the vehicle portion, the roof being connected to the roof portion near the front edge of the roof.
B60J 7/14 - Toits amoviblesToits avec panneaux mobiles du type non coulissant, c.-à-d. toits ou panneaux mobiles ou amovibles, p. ex. toit ou capote pouvant être facilement enlevés ou mis en position repliée ou inopérante pliantsLeurs mécanismes de mise en tension, p. ex. tendeurs avec plusieurs éléments en forme de panneaux
B60J 1/04 - FenêtresPare-briseLeurs accessoires disposés à l'avant du véhicule réglables
An attachment mechanism and method for connecting an item to a tube structure. The attachment mechanism includes a male portion defining a notch therein; at least one nut configured to be selectively received in the notch; and a fastener. When in use, the fastener draws the nut deeper into the notch, causing an outer circumference of the male portion to expand and engage with an interior surface of the tube structure. The method includes inserting a nut into a notch of the male portion; inserting the male portion and the nut into the tube structure; inserting a fastener into an opening in the tube structure, through the male portion, and into the nut; and tightening the fastener to draw the nut deeper into the notch, the nut causing an outer circumference of the male portion to expand and engage with an interior surface of the tube structure.
A rack system for a vehicle, the vehicle having a cargo space for cargo storage, the rack system including a lining including a first lining side wall configured to extend on a left side of the vehicle and having defined therein left-side apertures and a second lining side wall configured to extend on a right side of the vehicle and having defined therein a plurality of right-side apertures; a left side foot assembly and a right side foot assembly each including an anchoring element portion for removably attaching the foot assembly to the lining side wall and a foot portion connected to the anchoring element; and at least one support member connectable to the left foot portion and to the right foot portion.
B60P 1/43 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement utilisant une rampe de chargement montée sur le véhicule
B60J 7/14 - Toits amoviblesToits avec panneaux mobiles du type non coulissant, c.-à-d. toits ou panneaux mobiles ou amovibles, p. ex. toit ou capote pouvant être facilement enlevés ou mis en position repliée ou inopérante pliantsLeurs mécanismes de mise en tension, p. ex. tendeurs avec plusieurs éléments en forme de panneaux
B60J 7/19 - Systèmes de verrouillage pour panneaux rigides
B60R 9/06 - Accessoires supplémentaires extérieurs au véhicule, pour recevoir des charges, p. ex. des bagages, des engins de sport ou des objets similaires à l'avant ou à l'arrière du véhicule
9.
TWO-STROKE ENGINE ASSEMBLY HAVING A CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME
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.
F02D 41/40 - Commande de l'injection de combustible du type à haute pression avec des moyens pour commander la synchronisation ou la durée de l'injection
F02D 13/02 - Réglage de la puissance du moteur par variation des caractéristiques de fonctionnement de la soupape d'admission ou de la soupape d'échappement, p. ex. réglage de la durée d'admission ou d'échappement pendant la marche du moteur
F02D 41/02 - Dispositions de circuits pour produire des signaux de commande
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.
B62M 27/02 - Dispositifs de propulsion pour traîneaux ou véhicules similaires entraînés par moteur
F01N 1/02 - Silencieux caractérisés par leur principe de fonctionnement utilisant la résonance
F02B 37/02 - Passages pour les gaz entre l'orifice d'échappement du moteur et l'entraînement de la pompe, p. ex. réservoirs
F02B 37/18 - Commande des pompes par dérivation des gaz d'échappement
F02D 9/02 - Commande des moteurs par étranglement des conduits d'amenée de l'air ou du mélange air-combustible ou par étranglement des conduits d'échappement par étranglement des conduits d'amenée
F02M 35/10 - Tubulures d'admission de l'airSystèmes d'introduction
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.
B62M 11/14 - Transmissions caractérisées par l'engrènement de roues dentées ou le contact de roues à friction de rapport variable avec engrenages planétaires
B62D 55/12 - Disposition, emplacement ou adaptation des barbotins moteurs
B62M 27/02 - Dispositifs de propulsion pour traîneaux ou véhicules similaires entraînés par moteur
12.
COOLING AND HEATING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC SNOWMOBILE
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.
B60K 11/04 - Disposition ou montage des radiateurs, volets de radiateurs ou écrans de radiateurs
B60K 1/00 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques
B60K 1/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques des dispositifs d'emmagasinage de l'énergie électrique pour la propulsion
B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
B60L 53/302 - Refroidissement des équipements de charge
B62M 27/02 - Dispositifs de propulsion pour traîneaux ou véhicules similaires entraînés par moteur
H02K 9/193 - Dispositions de refroidissement ou de ventilation pour machines avec enveloppe fermée et circuit fermé de refroidissement utilisant un agent de refroidissement liquide, p. ex. de l'huile avec des moyens de remplissage de l'agent de refroidissementDispositions de refroidissement ou de ventilation pour machines avec enveloppe fermée et circuit fermé de refroidissement utilisant un agent de refroidissement liquide, p. ex. de l'huile avec des moyens pour empêcher les fuites de l'agent de refroidissement
H02K 11/33 - Circuits d’entraînement, p. ex. circuits électroniques de puissance
H02P 29/62 - Commande ou détermination de la température du moteur ou de l'entraînement pour augmenter la température du moteur
13.
METHODS OF OPERATING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ELECTRIC SNOWMOBILE
A snowmobile has: a frame including a tunnel and an upper support structure; at least one ski; a handlebar; a steering column operatively connecting the handlebar to the at least one ski; a straddle seat; a drive track; a first battery connected to and disposed on the tunnel; and a second battery connected to the frame and being disposed forward of the first battery, the steering column being disposed at least in part above the second battery. The batteries are disposed: forward of a rear end of the upper support structure, rearward of a front end of the upper support structure, laterally between left and right ends of the upper support structure, and vertically lower than an upper end of the upper support structure. The snowmobile also has an electric motor electrically connected to the batteries and operatively connected to the drive track.
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.
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.
B62M 9/08 - Transmissions caractérisées par l'emploi d'une chaîne sans fin, d'une courroie ou d'un organe similaire de rapport variable utilisant une seule chaîne, courroie ou organe similaire comportant une roue, motrice ou entraînée, montée excentriquement ou de forme elliptiqueTransmissions caractérisées par l'emploi d'une chaîne sans fin, d'une courroie ou d'un organe similaire de rapport variable utilisant une seule chaîne, courroie ou organe similaire avec une roue motrice ou entraînée expansible
B62M 27/02 - Dispositifs de propulsion pour traîneaux ou véhicules similaires entraînés par moteur
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 - Détails de construction des batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriques
B62J 43/16 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles pour la propulsion sur les motocyclettes ou analogues
B62J 43/28 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles caractérisés par le montage cachées dans le cadre du cycle
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
B62K 19/30 - Parties du cadre profilées pour recevoir d'autres parties ou accessoires du cycle
B62K 25/04 - Suspensions des moyeux de roues pour montage élastique des moyeux sur le cadre ou la fourche
H01M 50/204 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules
A personal watercraft includes a hull, a deck disposed on the hull and a seat assembly supported on the deck. The deck is disposed on the hull. The seat assembly includes a seat portion, a backrest and a blocking system. The seat portion is selectively connected to the deck. The backrest is selectively connected to the seat portion. The blocking system is operatively connected to the seat portion, and has a first configuration permitting connection of the seat portion to the deck in response to the backrest being disconnected from the seat portion, and a second configuration preventing connection of the seat portion to the deck in response to the backrest being connected to the seat portion.
B60N 2/02 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable
B63B 29/04 - Mobilier spécialement adapté aux navires
B63B 34/10 - Engins nautiques personnels à moteur, p. ex. scooters nautiques Accessoires à cet effet
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.
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.
G06F 3/04845 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] pour la commande de fonctions ou d’opérations spécifiques, p. ex. sélection ou transformation d’un objet, d’une image ou d’un élément de texte affiché, détermination d’une valeur de paramètre ou sélection d’une plage de valeurs pour la transformation d’images, p. ex. glissement, rotation, agrandissement ou changement de couleur
B60K 35/21 - Dispositions de sortie, c.-à-d. du véhicule à l'utilisateur, associées aux fonctions du véhicule ou spécialement adaptées à celles-ci utilisant une sortie visuelle, p. ex. voyants clignotants ou affichages matriciels
B60K 35/28 - Dispositions de sortie, c.-à-d. du véhicule à l'utilisateur, associées aux fonctions du véhicule ou spécialement adaptées à celles-ci caractérisées par le type d’informations de sortie, p. ex. divertissement vidéo ou informations sur la dynamique du véhiculeDispositions de sortie, c.-à-d. du véhicule à l'utilisateur, associées aux fonctions du véhicule ou spécialement adaptées à celles-ci caractérisées par la finalité des informations de sortie, p. ex. pour attirer l'attention du conducteur
G06F 3/0481 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] fondées sur des propriétés spécifiques de l’objet d’interaction affiché ou sur un environnement basé sur les métaphores, p. ex. interaction avec des éléments du bureau telles les fenêtres ou les icônes, ou avec l’aide d’un curseur changeant de comportement ou d’aspect
G06F 3/0487 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] utilisant des caractéristiques spécifiques fournies par le périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des fonctions commandées par la rotation d’une souris à deux capteurs, ou par la nature du périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des gestes en fonction de la pression exercée enregistrée par une tablette numérique
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.
B62J 9/24 - Contenants spécialement adaptés aux cycles, p. ex. paniers ou sacoches fixés au cycle en tant qu’accessoires sur des supports spécialement adaptés, p. ex. pour des coffres supérieurs ou latéraux
B60R 9/06 - Accessoires supplémentaires extérieurs au véhicule, pour recevoir des charges, p. ex. des bagages, des engins de sport ou des objets similaires à l'avant ou à l'arrière du véhicule
B62J 9/27 - Contenants spécialement adaptés aux cycles, p. ex. paniers ou sacoches fixés au cycle en tant qu’accessoires caractérisés par des agencements de montage, p. ex. des agencements à libération rapide
B62M 27/02 - Dispositifs de propulsion pour traîneaux ou véhicules similaires entraînés par moteur
27.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TORQUE OUTPUT OF AN ELECTRIC MOTOR OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE
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 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p. ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désiréesAdaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train pour la commande du véhicule ou de son moteur en vue de réaliser des performances désirées, p. ex. vitesse, couple, variation programmée de la vitesse
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.
G06F 9/451 - Dispositions d’exécution pour interfaces utilisateur
B62J 50/22 - Dispositifs fournissant des informations ayant pour objet de fournir des informations au conducteur ou au passager électroniques, p. ex. écrans
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction avec des listes d’éléments sélectionnables, p. ex. des menus
G06F 3/04847 - Techniques d’interaction pour la commande des valeurs des paramètres, p. ex. interaction avec des règles ou des cadrans
A fixture for attaching a vehicle accessory, the vehicle accessory, and the vehicle including a vehicle accessory. The fixture includes a fixture body adapted to be attached to the vehicle. The fixture body defines a slot for receiving a projection of the vehicle accessory. At least one surface of the fixture body is disposed opposite the slot and adapted to engage the vehicle accessory projection. The slot is further adapted to receive a portion of an anchor of the vehicle accessory. The vehicle accessory anchor selectively engages a surface inside the body adjacent to the slot.
B62M 27/02 - Dispositifs de propulsion pour traîneaux ou véhicules similaires entraînés par moteur
B60P 7/08 - Fixation au plancher ou aux parois du véhicule
B60R 9/06 - Accessoires supplémentaires extérieurs au véhicule, pour recevoir des charges, p. ex. des bagages, des engins de sport ou des objets similaires à l'avant ou à l'arrière du véhicule
31.
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 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 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
B60L 53/20 - Procédés de chargement de batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriquesStations de charge ou équipements de charge embarqués pour ces batteriesÉchange d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie dans les véhicules électriques caractérisés par des convertisseurs situés dans le véhicule
B60L 1/00 - Fourniture de l'énergie électrique à l'équipement auxiliaire des véhicules à traction électrique
B60L 58/18 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries de plusieurs modules de batterie
Kit of front and rear track assemblies mountable on a drive axle of a vehicle. The front track assembly has a frame, a leading idler wheel mounted to the frame for rotation about a leading idler wheel axis, a trailing idler wheel mounted to the frame for rotation about a trailing idler wheel axis, a drive wheel assembly, and at least two slide rails. The slide rails have corresponding forward-facing portions, central portions, and rearward-facing portions. The rear track assembly has slide rails having a bottom surface with an upward curvature. A vehicle having the front and rear track assemblies.
B62D 55/084 - Systèmes de chenilles ou chariots de roulement montés sur des véhicules, de façon amovible, réglable ou extensible, p. ex. systèmes de chenilles portatifs
A61G 5/04 - Fauteuils ou moyens de transport personnels spécialement adaptés pour des personnes handicapées, p. ex. fauteuils roulants à moteur
A61G 5/06 - Fauteuils ou moyens de transport personnels spécialement adaptés pour des personnes handicapées, p. ex. fauteuils roulants avec dispositions pour franchir les obstacles, p. ex. pour monter les escaliers
B62D 11/20 - Direction de véhicules à chenilles ayant un pivot de bogie supportant la chenille
B62D 55/04 - Véhicules à chenilles avec alternance possible des chenilles et des roues, p. ex. transformables de véhicules à chenilles en véhicules à roues et vice versa
B62D 55/065 - Véhicules à chenilles multiples, c.-à-d. à plus de deux chenilles
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.
B60S 1/54 - Nettoyage des pare-brise, fenêtres ou dispositifs optiques utilisant un gaz, p. ex. air chaud
B62D 25/14 - Tableaux de bord en tant que sous-ensembles de carrosserie
B60H 1/04 - Dispositifs de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de ventilation la chaleur étant prélevée de l'installation de propulsion du liquide de refroidissement de l'installation
A helmet has: a helmet shell; a battery connected to the helmet shell; an electric connector connected to the helmet shell; and at least one electric device electrically connected to the battery and to the electric connector. In response to the electric connector being electrically connected to an external power source and receiving electric power for the external power source, electric power is supplied to the at least one electric device from the electric connector. In response to the electric connector not receiving electric power from the external power source, electric power is supplied to the at least one electric device from the battery.
A vehicle has a frame, a front suspension assembly, a pair of skis, an endless drive track, and an internal combustion engine. The engine has: a motor-generator having a rotor and a stator, the motor-generator being operable in motor mode and in generator mode; a recoil starter operable to rotate a crankshaft of the engine via the rotor in a same direction as does the motor-generator in generator mode; at least one sensor adapted for sensing at least one engine parameter; and an engine control unit (ECU) receiving a signal from the at least one sensor, the ECU controlling a rotation of the crankshaft by one of the motor-generator and the recoil starter based on the signal.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Recreational vehicles namely, three-wheeled motorized
vehicles and accessories and structural parts therefor;
motorcycles and motocross motorcycles and accessories and
structural parts therefor.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Recreational vehicles namely, three-wheeled motorized
vehicles and accessories and structural parts therefor;
motorcycles and motocross motorcycles and accessories and
structural parts therefor.
An off-road vehicle has a frame, a motor, a steering input device, a storage bin disposed forward of the steering input device, a rack disposed forward of the steering input device, the rack defining a perimeter, and an accessory holder assembly selectively connected to the rack. The accessory holder assembly includes a receptacle having an upwardly facing receptacle aperture for receiving an accessory. The receptacle is disposed within the perimeter. The accessory holder assembly further includes a lock for securing the accessory holder assembly to the rack.
B60R 5/02 - Compartiments, à l'intérieur du véhicule, principalement destinés ou suffisamment spacieux pour loger des malles, des valises ou des objets analogues disposés à l'avant du véhicule
B60G 5/00 - Suspensions élastiques pour un jeu de roues ou d'essieux en tandem à mouvement coordonné
B60K 1/00 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques
B60K 11/00 - Dispositions des ensembles de propulsion relatives au refroidissement
B62D 1/02 - Commandes de direction, c.-à-d. moyens pour produire un changement de direction du véhicule montées sur le véhicule
B62D 21/18 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée caractérisés par le type de véhicule et non couverts par les groupes
A mobile device containment system made up of a base, a cover for releasably coupling to the base such that the cover has a transparent shield. The mobile device containment system also has a retention plate bounded by the base and configured to receive an object thereon. An exemplary retention plate is flexibly coupled to the base such that the retention plate enables a bias force towards the object and against the transparent shield when the base is coupled to the cover.
B60R 11/02 - Autres aménagements pour tenir ou monter des objets pour postes radio, de télévision, téléphones, ou objets similairesDisposition de leur commande
46.
FRAME FOR AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE COMPRISING THE SAME
An ATV frame comprising a main frame with front and rear portions configured to receive front and rear suspensions respectively, and a middle portion comprising left top, left bottom, right top and right bottom longitudinal members, the distances between the left top and left bottom and between the right top and right bottom longitudinal members being different. The longitudinal members define an engine compartment adapted to receive engines of different sizes, and a space is defined above the top longitudinal member being at a lesser distance from the respective bottom longitudinal member. The rear portion may comprise pivotably mounted transversal arms, and a hitch assembly pivotably mounted to the transversal arms. A rear suspension may comprise swing arms allowing a torsional movement. The front portion may comprise transverse members pivotally connected to a bottom cross-member. Configurations, maintenance, performance and accessibility of service centers, airboxes and radiators of ATVs are improved.
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 entre le conducteur et le système d'aide à la conduite
B60R 11/00 - Autres aménagements pour tenir ou monter des objets
B60R 21/215 - Dispositions pour ranger les éléments gonflables non utilisés ou à l'état dégonfléAgencement ou montage des composants ou modules des coussins gonflables caractérisés par le couvercle de l'élément gonflable
An accessory base including a frame adapted to be attached to at least a portion of an accessory, the frame having a first end defined at a first end portion of the frame and a second end defined at a second end portion of the frame; a tongue attached to the frame at the first end portion of the frame, the tongue extending outward from the first end of the frame in a direction away from the second end, the tongue adapted for insertion into a fastener aperture; an anchor attached at the second end portion of the frame opposite the first end portion, the anchor having an anchor base and an anchor lock extending from the anchor base, the anchor lock being rotatable relative to the anchor base about an axis perpendicular to the anchor base between a locked position and an unlocked position.
B62M 27/02 - Dispositifs de propulsion pour traîneaux ou véhicules similaires entraînés par moteur
B60P 7/08 - Fixation au plancher ou aux parois du véhicule
B60R 9/06 - Accessoires supplémentaires extérieurs au véhicule, pour recevoir des charges, p. ex. des bagages, des engins de sport ou des objets similaires à l'avant ou à l'arrière du véhicule
50.
CONTROLLABLE DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE HAVING THE CONTROLLABLE DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM
A vehicle has a frame; a motor connected to the frame; a rear drivetrain connected to the frame; a front drivetrain connected to the frame and having a lockable front differential; a manual override control; and a controller operatively connected to the lockable front differential and to the manual override control. The controller is adapted for controlling the motor to limit a speed of the motor when the front differential is locked and the manual override control is not activated.
B60K 17/35 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules pour entraînement simultané des roues avant et arrière, p. ex. véhicules à quatre roues motrices comportant des moyens différentiels pour entraîner un train de roues, p. ex. le train avant à une vitesse et l'autre train, p. ex. les roues arrière, à une vitesse différente comprenant des dispositions pour supprimer ou influencer le transfert de puissance, p. ex. embrayages visqueux
B60K 23/04 - Agencement ou montage des dispositifs de commande pour transmissions de véhicules ou pour des parties de celles-ci, non prévus ailleurs pour mécanismes différentiels
F16H 48/20 - Dispositions pour supprimer ou modifier l'action différentielle, p. ex. dispositifs de verrouillage
F16H 48/34 - Dispositions pour supprimer ou modifier l'action différentielle, p. ex. dispositifs de verrouillage utilisant des moyens actionnés de l'extérieur utilisant des actionneurs électromagnétiques ou électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
(1) Recreational vehicles namely, three-wheeled motorized vehicles and accessories and structural parts therefor; Motorcycles and motocross motorcycles and accessories and structural parts therefor;
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
(1) Recreational vehicles namely, three-wheeled motorized vehicles and accessories and structural parts therefor; Motorcycles and motocross motorcycles and accessories and structural parts therefor;
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 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p. ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désiréesAdaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train pour la commande du véhicule ou de son moteur en vue de réaliser des performances désirées, p. ex. vitesse, couple, variation programmée de la vitesse
B60T 7/08 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par l'entremise d'une personne actionnés à la main
G05G 1/02 - Organes de commande actionnés à la main par un mouvement linéaire, p. ex. boutons poussoirs
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.
B60R 5/00 - Compartiments, à l'intérieur du véhicule, principalement destinés ou suffisamment spacieux pour loger des malles, des valises ou des objets analogues
B62D 47/00 - Véhicules à moteurs ou remorques, principalement pour le transport de voyageurs
B60P 3/42 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux transformable d'un emploi à un autre
A helmet including a helmet shell for receiving a head of a wearer, the helmet shell defining therein: a connector chamber, and a connector aperture opening into the connector chamber; the connector chamber being shaped and configured to receive therein an anchor portion of at least one accessory, the at least one accessory being chosen from: a power connector for selectively powering the helmet; a garment for selectively powering the helmet; and a storage fixation for selectively receiving the helmet for storage, the helmet being configured to selectively secure the at least one accessory thereto by receiving the anchor portion of the at least one accessory in the connector chamber.
A garment configured for electrically connecting to a helmet. The garment includes a garment body; a collar portion including a collar body for at least partially covering a neck of the wearer, a trim portion connected to the collar body, a collar anchor portion extending generally upward from the trim portion, the collar anchor portion being shaped and configured for insertion into a connector chamber defined in the helmet, and at least one garment electrical contact disposed on the collar anchor portion, the garment being configured for connecting to a power source, the at least one garment electrical contact being provided with electricity from the power source, the helmet having an electrical contact in the connector chamber, when the collar anchor portion is inserted into the connector chamber of the helmet, the at least one garment electrical contact being connected to the at least one helmet.
A vehicle has: a frame; a ground engaging member operatively connected to the frame; an engine connected to the frame; a continuously variable transmission (CVT) operatively connected to the engine; a CVT housing housing the CVT; a cockpit area defined at least in part by the frame; an air intake assembly fluidly connected to the CVT housing. The air intake assembly comprises an air intake duct body having: an air intake duct outlet in fluid communication with an inside of the CVT housing; and at least two intake duct inlets which take air in different places.
F16H 57/04 - Caractéristiques relatives à la lubrification ou au refroidissement
F16H 57/027 - Boîtes de vitessesMontage de la transmission à l'intérieur caractérisés par des moyens pour ventiler les boîtes de vitesses, p. ex. dispositifs d'aération
A helmet includes a helmet shell including the crown and jaw portions, a front aperture defined by the aperture edge; and a mask selectively disposed in the front aperture, the mask being chosen from a family of masks, the family of masks including at least two masks of different types, the mask having an outer contour sized and shaped to conform to the aperture edge. A method for assembling a helmet of a family of helmets including providing a helmet shell including a crown portion, and a jaw shield portion; selecting the helmet of the family of helmets to be assembled; in response to selecting a first helmet: attaching a first mask to the helmet shell; and in response to selecting a second helmet: attaching a second mask to the helmet shell, the second mask being different from the first mask.
A helmet including a helmet shell for receiving a head of a wearer of the helmet, the helmet shell including: a crown portion, and a first jaw shield portion integrally connected to the crown portion, the crown portion and the first jaw shield portion defining a front aperture; and a mask selectively closing the front aperture. The mask includes a mask body including a visor portion, and a second jaw shield portion integrally connected to the visor portion; and at least one connecting member connecting the mask body to the helmet shell, the mask body being selectively displaceable between a closed position and an open position: in the closed position, the mask body closing the front aperture and the second jaw shield portion mating with the first jaw shield portion, in the open position, the mask body being displaced away from the front aperture.
A vehicle has: a frame; a ground engaging member operatively connected to the frame; an engine connected to the frame; a continuously variable transmission (CVT) operatively connected to the engine; a CVT housing housing the CVT; a cockpit area defined at least in part by the frame; an air intake assembly fluidly connected to the CVT housing. The air intake assembly comprises an air intake duct body having: an air intake duct outlet in fluid communication with an inside of the CVT housing; and at least two intake duct inlets which take air in different places.
B60K 13/02 - Dispositions des ensembles de propulsion relatives à l'admission d'air de combustion ou à l'échappement des gaz relatives à l'admission
B60K 13/06 - Dispositions des ensembles de propulsion relatives à l'admission d'air de combustion ou à l'échappement des gaz utilisant des parties de la structure même du véhicule comme conduits, p. ex. parties du châssis
F02M 35/10 - Tubulures d'admission de l'airSystèmes d'introduction
62.
Method and system for starting an internal combustion engine
A vehicle has a frame, a front suspension assembly, a pair of skis, an endless drive track, and an internal combustion engine. The engine has: a motor-generator having a rotor and a stator, the motor-generator being operable in motor mode and in generator mode; a recoil starter operable to rotate a crankshaft of the engine via the rotor in a same direction as does the motor-generator in generator mode; at least one sensor adapted for sensing at least one engine parameter; and an engine control unit (ECU) receiving a signal from the at least one sensor, the ECU controlling a rotation of the crankshaft by one of the motor-generator and the recoil starter based on the signal. The vehicle also has a display for displaying a message when the crankshaft is to be rotated by the recoil starter.
A helmet including a helmet shell for receiving a head of a wearer of the helmet, the helmet shell including: a crown portion, and a first jaw shield portion integrally connected to the crown portion, the crown portion and the first jaw shield portion defining a front aperture; and a mask selectively closing the front aperture. The mask includes a mask body including a visor portion, and a second jaw shield portion integrally connected to the visor portion; and at least one connecting member connecting the mask body to the helmet shell, the mask body being selectively displaceable between a closed position and an open position: in the closed position, the mask body closing the front aperture and the second jaw shield portion mating with the first jaw shield portion, in the open position, the mask body being displaced away from the front aperture.
A helmet includes a helmet shell including the crown and jaw portions, a front aperture defined by the aperture edge; and a mask selectively disposed in the front aperture, the mask being chosen from a family of masks, the family of masks including at least two masks of different types, the mask having an outer contour sized and shaped to conform to the aperture edge. A method for assembling a helmet of a family of helmets including providing a helmet shell including a crown portion, and a jaw shield portion; selecting the helmet of the family of helmets to be assembled; in response to selecting a first helmet: attaching a first mask to the helmet shell; and in response to selecting a second helmet: attaching a second mask to the helmet shell, the second mask being different from the first mask.
A helmet including a helmet shell for receiving a head of a wearer, the helmet shell defining therein: a connector chamber, and a connector aperture opening into the connector chamber; the connector chamber being shaped and configured to receive therein an anchor portion of at least one accessory, the at least one accessory being chosen from: a power connector for selectively powering the helmet; a garment for selectively powering the helmet; and a storage fixation for selectively receiving the helmet for storage, the helmet being configured to selectively secure the at least one accessory thereto by receiving the anchor portion of the at least one accessory in the connector chamber.
A garment configured for electrically connecting to a helmet. The garment includes a garment body; a collar portion including a collar body for at least partially covering a neck of the wearer, a trim portion connected to the collar body, a collar anchor portion extending generally upward from the trim portion, the collar anchor portion being shaped and configured for insertion into a connector chamber defined in the helmet, and at least one garment electrical contact disposed on the collar anchor portion, the garment being configured for connecting to a power source, the at least one garment electrical contact being provided with electricity from the power source, the helmet having an electrical contact in the connector chamber, when the collar anchor portion is inserted into the connector chamber of the helmet, the at least one garment electrical contact being connected to the at least one helmet.
A41D 13/005 - Vêtements protecteurs de travail ou de sport, p. ex. blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements protégeant des coups ou des chocs avec des conditions d'environnement interne qui sont commandées avec une température commandée
A41D 13/002 - Vêtements protecteurs de travail ou de sport, p. ex. blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements protégeant des coups ou des chocs avec des conditions d'environnement interne qui sont commandées
A42B 3/04 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires des casques
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.
A method for controlling a two-stroke engine operatively connected to a turbocharger, the turbocharger being in fluid communication with the engine to provide a boost pressure thereto. The method includes determining an exhaust temperature representative of an actual temperature of exhaust gas being discharged by the engine; determining a temperature difference between the exhaust temperature and a threshold temperature; in response to the exhaust temperature being less than the corresponding threshold value: determining a corrective amount of boost pressure to add to the boost pressure of the turbocharger, the corrective amount of boost pressure being determined based on the temperature difference; and controlling the turbocharger to increase the boost pressure of the turbocharger by the corrective amount.
A snowmobile including a chassis including a tunnel; a motor; at least one ski; an endless drive track; a rear suspension assembly including: a front suspension arm; a rear suspension arm; a pair of slide rails; a first rear shock absorber connected between the front suspension arm and the slide rails; and a second rear shock absorber connected between the rear suspension arm and the front suspension arm or the slide rails; at least one sensor for sensing an angular position of the front suspension arm or the rear suspension arm relative to one of the tunnel and a component of the rear suspension assembly near at least one of the front suspension arm and the rear suspension arm; and a controller communicatively connected to the sensor to receive electronic signals therefrom representative of the angular position.
B60G 17/019 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les moyens de régulation comportant des éléments électriques ou électroniques caractérisés par le type ou l'agencement des capteurs
B60G 5/00 - Suspensions élastiques pour un jeu de roues ou d'essieux en tandem à mouvement coordonné
B60G 5/02 - Suspensions élastiques pour un jeu de roues ou d'essieux en tandem à mouvement coordonné montées sur un seul bras articulé
B60G 15/06 - Suspensions élastiques caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de combinaison de ressorts et d'amortisseurs de vibrations, p. ex. du type télescopique ayant un ressort mécanique et un amortisseur à fluide
72.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH AN ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTED TO A SWING ARM
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 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries pour la commande de la température des batteries par refroidissement
B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
H02P 29/60 - Commande ou détermination de la température du moteur ou de l'entraînement
B60K 1/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques des dispositifs d'emmagasinage de l'énergie électrique pour la propulsion
73.
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 - Procédés pour associer un véhicule et une station de charge, p. ex. en établissant une relation directe entre un transmetteur d'énergie sans fil et un récepteur d'énergie sans fil
B60L 53/38 - Moyens pour l’ajustement automatique ou assisté de la position relative des dispositifs de charge et des véhicules spécialement adaptés au chargement en utilisant le transfert d'énergie par induction
74.
STRAP ANCHOR FOR SECURING AN ACCESSORY TO A VEHICLE USING A STRAP AND METHOD THEREFOR
A strap anchor for securing an accessory to a vehicle with a strap includes: a mounting portion including anchor base configured to engage an upper surface of an accessory receiving base connected to the vehicle and an anchor lock connected to the anchor base, the anchor lock being configured to be inserted through an aperture defined by the accessory receiving base; and a pivoting portion that is pivotably connected to the mounting portion about a pivot axis, the pivoting portion including a strap-receiving part configured for engaging the strap therewith. The strap anchor is configured to be removably fixed to the accessory receiving base by inserting the anchor lock through the aperture and turning the mounting portion such that the anchor lock is prevented from being extracted through the aperture. A method for securing an accessory to a vehicle using a strap anchor is also disclosed.
A strap anchor for securing an accessory to a vehicle with a strap includes: a mounting portion including anchor base configured to engage an upper surface of an accessory receiving base connected to the vehicle and an anchor lock connected to the anchor base, the anchor lock being configured to be inserted through an aperture defined by the accessory receiving base; and a pivoting portion that is pivotably connected to the mounting portion about a pivot axis, the pivoting portion including a strap-receiving part configured for engaging the strap therewith. The strap anchor is configured to be removably fixed to the accessory receiving base by inserting the anchor lock through the aperture and turning the mounting portion such that the anchor lock is prevented from being extracted through the aperture. A method for securing an accessory to a vehicle using a strap anchor is also disclosed.
B60R 9/00 - Accessoires supplémentaires extérieurs au véhicule, pour recevoir des charges, p. ex. des bagages, des engins de sport ou des objets similaires
B60P 7/08 - Fixation au plancher ou aux parois du véhicule
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 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
B62J 43/10 - Agencements des batteries sur les cycles pour la propulsion
B62M 27/02 - Dispositifs de propulsion pour traîneaux ou véhicules similaires entraînés par moteur
A personal watercraft has: a hull; a deck, a straddle-type seat; a motor; a jet propulsion unit; a steering column support; a steering column pivotally connected to the steering column support; a handlebar connected to the steering column; a steering arm connected to the steering column; a push-pull cable connected between the steering arm and a nozzle arm of a steering nozzle of the jet propulsion unit; and a steering damper disposed between the handlebar and the steering column support. The steering damper has: a first portion connected to the steering column and being movable with the steering column; and a second portion connected to the steering column support, the steering column being pivotable relative to the second portion, the first portion being movable relative to the second portion, movement of the first portion relative to the second portion damping pivoting of the steering column about the steering column axis.
A vehicle comprising: a frame; a driver seat connected to the frame; a handlebar disposed forward of the driver seat, the handlebar rotatable about a steering column axis; a storage rack connected to the frame, the storage rack being disposed forward of the handlebar; a windshield support connected to the frame, the windshield support being disposed forward of the handlebar and rearward of the rack; and a windshield connected to the windshield support, the handlebar rotating relative to the windshield. A method of mounting the windshield to the vehicle, the method comprising: selecting the windshield support from first and second windshield supports, the second windshield support being taller than the first windshield support; connecting the selected windshield support to the frame of the vehicle forward of the driver seat and between the handlebar and the front storage rack; and connecting the windshield to the selected windshield support.
A vehicle including a frame; ground-engaging members; a motor; a steering assembly including a steering column; and a steering wheel assembly pivotably connected to the frame. The steering wheel assembly is arranged to pivot about a lateral pivot axis between different position, the steering wheel assembly including a steering wheel operatively connected to the steering column, and a steering support body pivotably connected to the frame, the steering wheel being rotationally connected to the steering support body. Double bonded bushings connect the steering support body to the frame, a first portion of the double bonded bushings being arranged to pivot about the lateral pivot axis relative to a second portion thereof, the double bonded bushings biasing the steering wheel assembly toward the first position; and a locking assembly for selectively locking the steering wheel assembly in position.
B62D 1/187 - Colonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables comportant un réglage de l'inclinaisonColonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables comportant un réglage axial et de l'inclinaison
A personal watercraft has: a hull; a deck, a straddle-type seat; a motor; a jet propulsion unit; a steering column support; a steering column pivotally connected to the steering column support; a handlebar connected to the steering column; a steering arm connected to the steering column; a push-pull cable connected between the steering arm and a nozzle arm of a steering nozzle of the jet propulsion unit; and a steering damper disposed between the handlebar and the steering column support. The steering damper has: a first portion connected to the steering column and being movable with the steering column; and a second portion connected to the steering column support, the steering column being pivotable relative to the second portion, the first portion being movable relative to the second portion, movement of the first portion relative to the second portion damping pivoting of the steering column about the steering column axis.
A vehicle including a frame; ground-engaging members; a motor; a steering assembly including a steering column; and a steering wheel assembly pivotably connected to the frame. The steering wheel assembly is arranged to pivot about a lateral pivot axis between different position, the steering wheel assembly including a steering wheel operatively connected to the steering column, and a steering support body pivotably connected to the frame, the steering wheel being rotationally connected to the steering support body. Double bonded bushings connect the steering support body to the frame, a first portion of the double bonded bushings being arranged to pivot about the lateral pivot axis relative to a second portion thereof, the double bonded bushings biasing the steering wheel assembly toward the first position; and a locking assembly for selectively locking the steering wheel assembly in position.
B62D 1/184 - Dispositifs pour fixer les colonnes à des positions sélectionnées
B62D 1/187 - Colonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables comportant un réglage de l'inclinaisonColonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables comportant un réglage axial et de l'inclinaison
A vehicle comprising: a frame; a driver seat connected to the frame; a handlebar disposed forward of the driver seat, the handlebar rotatable about a steering column axis; a storage rack connected to the frame, the storage rack being disposed forward of the handlebar; a windshield support connected to the frame, the windshield support being disposed forward of the handlebar and rearward of the rack; and a windshield connected to the windshield support, the handlebar rotating relative to the windshield. A method of mounting the windshield to the vehicle, the method comprising: selecting the windshield support from first and second windshield supports, the second windshield support being taller than the first windshield support; connecting the selected windshield support to the frame of the vehicle forward of the driver seat and between the handlebar and the front storage rack; and connecting the windshield to the selected windshield support.
A vehicle has a cargo bed including a tailgate that is movable between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position of the tailgate, an inner side of the tailgate defines an internal space of the cargo bed together with a front wall, a left side wall and a right side wall of the cargo bed. The tailgate has an inner flat surface disposed on the inner side and an outer flat surface disposed on an outer side of the tailgate. The inner and outer flat surfaces are parallel and are made of a material that is more rigid than a material of a remainder of the tailgate. In the open position of the tailgate, the inner and outer flat surfaces extend generally horizontally and the outer flat surface is disposed below the inner flat surface in order to define a clamping zone along the tailgate.
A vehicle includes: a driver seat connected to a frame of the vehicle and disposed in a cockpit area; a dashboard disposed in front of the driver seat; a cargo bed supported by the frame and having a front wall, left and right walls and a cargo bed supporting surface surrounded in part by the front, left and right walls, the front wall having a movable portion that is movable to selectively cover a pass-through opening that communicates an internal space of the cargo bed to the cockpit area; and an extension receptacle disposed in the cockpit area, the extension receptacle being aligned with (i) the dashboard in a longitudinal direction and (ii) the pass-through opening in a lateral direction, the extension receptacle being configured to receive items therein that are inserted from the cargo bed through the pass-through opening and into the cockpit area of the vehicle.
B62D 33/08 - Carrosseries pour véhicules à marchandises caractérisées par l'assemblage entre la carrosserie et le châssis de véhicule comportant des moyens de réglage
B60K 17/08 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission du changement de vitesse du type mécanique
B60N 2/01 - Agencement des sièges les uns par rapport aux autres
B60N 2/04 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable le siège entier étant mobile
B62D 33/027 - Structure des panneaux latéraux ou des portes arrière mobiles
F16H 9/18 - Transmissions pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif à rapport de vitesse variable ou pour inverser un mouvement rotatif par des organes flexibles sans fin sans organes à mouvement orbital utilisant des courroies, des courroies trapézoïdales ou des câbles en prise avec une poulie, constituée de pièces dont les positions sont réglables selon l'axe, dans laquelle la courroie s'engage directement entre les flasques opposés de la poulie sans interposition d'organes de support utilisant deux poulies, toutes deux constituées de pièces coniques réglables un seul des flasques de chaque poulie étant réglable
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 vehicle has a cargo bed and first and second support holders disposed below the cargo bed. Each of the first and second support holders defines at least in part an opening for inserting first and second elongate supports therethrough respectively. The first and second support holders are oriented such that the first and second elongate supports are inserted from a common side of the cargo bed into the openings of the first and second support holders. The opening of each of the first support holder and of each of the second support holder is shaped to match a cross-sectional profile of a corresponding one of the first and second elongate supports such that, in use, the first support holder and the second support holder at least partially surround part of the first and second elongate supports respectively to hold the first and second elongate supports in place.
A vehicle has a cargo bed including a tailgate that is movable between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position of the tailgate, an inner side of the tailgate defines an internal space of the cargo bed together with a front wall, a left side wall and a right side wall of the cargo bed. The tailgate has an inner flat surface disposed on the inner side and an outer flat surface disposed on an outer side of the tailgate. The inner and outer flat surfaces are parallel and are made of a material that is more rigid than a material of a remainder of the tailgate. In the open position of the tailgate, the inner and outer flat surfaces extend generally horizontally and the outer flat surface is disposed below the inner flat surface in order to define a clamping zone along the tailgate.
B62D 33/027 - Structure des panneaux latéraux ou des portes arrière mobiles
B60P 3/40 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour porter des charges longues, p. ex. avec des éléments séparés munis de roues portant la charge
90.
VEHICLE HAVING A CARGO BED WITH A PASS-THROUGH OPENING
A vehicle includes: a driver seat connected to a frame of the vehicle and disposed in a cockpit area; a dashboard disposed in front of the driver seat; a cargo bed supported by the frame and having a front wall, left and right walls and a cargo bed supporting surface surrounded in part by the front, left and right walls, the front wall having a movable portion that is movable to selectively cover a pass-through opening that communicates an internal space of the cargo bed to the cockpit area; and an extension receptacle disposed in the cockpit area, the extension receptacle being aligned with (i) the dashboard in a longitudinal direction and (ii) the pass-through opening in a lateral direction, the extension receptacle being configured to receive items therein that are inserted from the cargo bed through the pass- through opening and into the cockpit area of the vehicle.
B60P 3/40 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour porter des charges longues, p. ex. avec des éléments séparés munis de roues portant la charge
B62D 33/027 - Structure des panneaux latéraux ou des portes arrière mobiles
A vehicle has a cargo bed and first and second support holders disposed below the cargo bed. Each of the first and second support holders defines at least in part an opening for inserting first and second elongate supports therethrough respectively. The first and second support holders are oriented such that the first and second elongate supports are inserted from a common side of the cargo bed into the openings of the first and second support holders. The opening of each of the first support holder and of each of the second support holder is shaped to match a cross-sectional profile of a corresponding one of the first and second elongate supports such that, in use, the first support holder and the second support holder at least partially surround part of the first and second elongate supports respectively to hold the first and second elongate supports in place.
B62D 33/08 - Carrosseries pour véhicules à marchandises caractérisées par l'assemblage entre la carrosserie et le châssis de véhicule comportant des moyens de réglage
B60P 1/64 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge étant rapidement démontable
B60P 3/40 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour porter des charges longues, p. ex. avec des éléments séparés munis de roues portant la charge
B60R 9/06 - Accessoires supplémentaires extérieurs au véhicule, pour recevoir des charges, p. ex. des bagages, des engins de sport ou des objets similaires à l'avant ou à l'arrière du véhicule
B62D 25/00 - Sous-ensembles de carrosserieÉléments ou détails de ceux-ci non prévus ailleurs
B62D 27/00 - Assemblages entre sous-ensembles de la carrosserie
B62D 33/02 - Plates-formesCompartiments de chargement ouverts
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.
B62K 5/01 - Motocyclettes avec quatre roues ou plus
B60K 13/02 - Dispositions des ensembles de propulsion relatives à l'admission d'air de combustion ou à l'échappement des gaz relatives à l'admission
B60K 13/04 - Dispositions des ensembles de propulsion relatives à l'admission d'air de combustion ou à l'échappement des gaz relatives à l'échappement
B62J 37/00 - Aménagements des canalisations d'alimentation en carburant, des robinets ou similaires, sur motocyclettes ou vélomoteurs
B62J 40/00 - Agencements d’épurateurs d’air spécialement adaptés aux cycles
B62M 9/08 - Transmissions caractérisées par l'emploi d'une chaîne sans fin, d'une courroie ou d'un organe similaire de rapport variable utilisant une seule chaîne, courroie ou organe similaire comportant une roue, motrice ou entraînée, montée excentriquement ou de forme elliptiqueTransmissions caractérisées par l'emploi d'une chaîne sans fin, d'une courroie ou d'un organe similaire de rapport variable utilisant une seule chaîne, courroie ou organe similaire avec une roue motrice ou entraînée expansible
95.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STARTING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
A method for starting an internal combustion engine (ICE) having a crankshaft and an electric turning machine (ETM) operatively connected to the crankshaft is disclosed. The method includes: sensing a voltage of a capacitance connected to the ETM and configured to power the ETM; detecting a rotation of the crankshaft resulting from an actuation of a recoil starter; in response to detecting the rotation of the crankshaft, determining if an assisted start condition is met; in response to the assisted start condition being met, delivering power from the capacitance to the ETM and the ETM assisting the recoil starter; in response to the assisted start condition not being met, continuing to turn the crankshaft with the recoil starter without assistance from the ETM; determining if the ICE has started; and in response to the ICE being started, delivering power from the ETM to the capacitance.
F02D 41/00 - Commande électrique de l'alimentation en mélange combustible ou en ses constituants
F02B 33/04 - Moteurs avec pompes à piston alternatifMoteurs avec pompes sous carter de l'arbre-manivelle avec pompes simples sous carter de l'arbre-manivelle, c.-à-d. avec la face arrière d'un piston moteur non étagé, agissant comme unique organe de pompage travaillant en conjonction avec le carter
F02D 41/06 - Dispositions de circuits pour produire des signaux de commande introduisant des corrections pour des conditions particulières de fonctionnement pour le démarrage ou le réchauffage du moteur
F02N 3/02 - Autres appareils de démarrage actionnés par la force musculaire comportant un cordon de démarrage
F02N 11/04 - Démarrage des moteurs au moyen de moteurs électriques les moteurs étant associés avec des générateurs de courant
F02N 11/06 - Démarrage des moteurs au moyen de moteurs électriques les moteurs étant associés avec des générateurs de courant et avec un système d'allumage
F02P 5/04 - Avance ou retard à l'allumage par étincelle électriqueLeur commande automatiquement, en fonction des conditions de travail du moteur, du véhicule ou des conditions atmosphériques
96.
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM THEREOF
An internal combustion engine for a vehicle includes: an oil tank defining an oil reservoir; a pump to pump oil from the oil reservoir to lubricate parts of the engine; and a cyclonic separator disposed within the oil tank and configured to separate gas from oil received therein, the cyclonic separator defining an internal separator chamber for circulation of oil therein, the cyclonic separator comprising: a vortex forming portion configured to cause oil flowing therethrough within the internal separator chamber to define a spiral path in order to separate at least part of a gas content therefrom; an oil inlet for receiving oil into the internal separator chamber, the oil inlet being fluidly connected to the pump; an oil outlet for discharging oil from the internal separator chamber and into the oil reservoir of the oil tank; and a gas outlet for discharging gas from the internal separator chamber.
An internal combustion engine for a vehicle and a method for assembling an internal combustion engine. The engine includes a crankcase; a crankshaft disposed at least in part in the crankcase; a cylinder block connected to the crankcase, the cylinder block defining at least one cylinder; at least one piston operatively connected to the crankshaft and disposed in a corresponding cylinder; an oil tank defining an oil reservoir configured to contain oil therein; and a dry-sump lubrication system comprising a pump module for circulating oil throughout the engine. The pump module includes a pump shaft rotatable about a pump shaft axis; at least one pressure pump mounted to the pump shaft and configured to pump oil from the oil tank; and at least one scavenge pump mounted to the pump shaft and configured to draw oil from a respective part of the engine.
A snowmobile including a frame; at least one ski; an engine supported by the frame, the engine having an engine air inlet and an exhaust outlet; a turbocharger fluidly connected to the exhaust outlet of the engine, the turbocharger including an exhaust turbine, and an air compressor; a first airbox fluidly connected to the turbocharger, the first airbox receiving air from atmosphere surrounding the snowmobile; and a second airbox having at least a first airbox inlet and a second airbox inlet, the second airbox being fluidly connected to the engine air inlet for providing intake air to the engine, the first airbox inlet receiving air from the air compressor.
F02M 35/16 - Épurateurs d'air comburant, tubulures d'admission de l'air, silencieux d'admission ou bien systèmes d'introduction spécialement adaptés pour moteurs à combustion interne ou aménagés pour ces moteurs caractérisés par leur utilisation sur véhicules
B62M 29/00 - Dispositifs de propulsion par prise avec le sol, pour cycles, traîneaux ou véhicules à roues propulsés par le conducteur, non prévus ailleurs
B62M 27/02 - Dispositifs de propulsion pour traîneaux ou véhicules similaires entraînés par moteur
F02M 35/10 - Tubulures d'admission de l'airSystèmes d'introduction
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.
B63B 32/40 - Planches nautiques de type “twintip”Planches nautiques de type “wakeboard”Planches de surf Planches à voilePlanches à pagaie, p. ex. planches SUPAccessoires spécialement adaptés à cet effet
B63B 32/56 - Planches convertibles en embarcations ou en d’autres types de planches de sports nautiques, p. ex. en bateaux à voiles, canots ou cycles aquatiques
B63H 5/07 - Aménagements à bord des navires des éléments propulsifs agissant directement sur l'eau des hélices
