All terrain endless track vehicle
First Claim
1. An all terrain endless track vehicle comprising:
- a rigid subframe assembly including a top frame member;
an engine supported by the subframe assembly;
a transmission supported by the subframe assembly, the transmission mechanically linked to the engine;
a forward swing arm pivotally attached to the subframe assembly;
a rearward swing arm pivotally attached to the subframe assembly; and
an endless track disposed about the subframe assembly;
a main driver supported by the rearward swing arm, the main driver mechanically linkable to the transmission; and
a skid rail having opposing first and second ends, the first end pivotally attached to the forward swing arm and the second end connected to the rearward swing arm, wherein the engine, the transmission, the forward swing arm and the rearward swing arm are each contained within the endless track.
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Abstract
An all terrain endless track vehicle of the present invention comprises a front suspension assembly and a rear endless track assembly supported by a chassis. The front suspension assembly is engageable with the ground by a steerable set of skis or wheels. The endless track assembly supports an engine, transmission and first and second shock absorbers. The first shock absorber connects to the endless track assembly forward of the engine, while the second shock absorber connects to the endless track assembly rearward of the engine. A rear swing arm supports a rearwardly positioned main driver mechanically linked to the transmission by way of a chain or belt. A plurality of idler wheels disposed on the endless track assembly, along with the main driver, define an endless track contour. An endless track or belt disposes on the plurality of idler wheels and the main driver. The engine, transmission, and shock absorbers are each contained within the contour of the endless track.
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1. An all terrain endless track vehicle comprising:
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a rigid subframe assembly including a top frame member; an engine supported by the subframe assembly; a transmission supported by the subframe assembly, the transmission mechanically linked to the engine; a forward swing arm pivotally attached to the subframe assembly; a rearward swing arm pivotally attached to the subframe assembly; and an endless track disposed about the subframe assembly; a main driver supported by the rearward swing arm, the main driver mechanically linkable to the transmission; and a skid rail having opposing first and second ends, the first end pivotally attached to the forward swing arm and the second end connected to the rearward swing arm, wherein the engine, the transmission, the forward swing arm and the rearward swing arm are each contained within the endless track. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An all terrain endless track vehicle comprising:
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a rigid subframe assembly including a top frame member; an engine supported by the subframe assembly; a transmission supported by the subframe assembly, the transmission mechanically linked to the engine; a forward swing arm pivotally attached to the subframe assembly; a rearward swing arm pivotally attached to the subframe assembly; at least one shock absorber; and an endless track disposed about the subframe assembly, wherein the engine, the transmission, the forward swing arm, the rearward swing arm and the at least one shock absorber are each contained within the endless track. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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