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Tumble sensors for a saddle ride type all-terrain vehicle

  • US 20050161274A1
  • Filed: 12/15/2004
  • Published: 07/28/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/16/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A saddle ride type all-terrain vehicle having an engine and a saddle type driver'"'"'s seat, said saddle ride type all-terrain vehicle comprising:

  • a first sensor detecting an inclination in the left-right direction of the vehicle;

    a second sensor detecting an inclination in the front rear direction of the vehicle;

    a controller receiving outputs from said first and second sensors, determining a tumble condition based on said outputs, and then outputting a tumble condition signal; and

    a fuel shut-off element for shutting off the supply of fuel to the engine when said tumble condition signal is received from said controller.

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