32results about "Snowmobiles" patented technology

An electric vehicle including a frame; at least one ground-engaging member operatively connected to the frame; an electric motor operatively connected to the at least one ground-engaging member; an electric powerpack supported by the frame, the powerpack including: a battery pack defining a battery cooling channel; and a plurality of battery cells housed in the battery housing; a charger defining a charger cooling channel; an inverter including an inverter cooling channel, the battery cooling channel, the charger cooling channel, and the inverter cooling channel being fluidly connected together by rigid fluid connections; radiators fluidly connected to the battery cooling channel; a cooling circuit being formed at least in part by the battery cooling channel, the charger cooling channel, the inverter cooling channel, and the at least one radiator; and a pump fluidly connected to the cooling circuit for pumping liquid coolant through the cooling circuit.

An electric vehicle and a powertrain for an electric vehicle are disclosed. According to an embodiment, an electric vehicle includes a suspension system, a seat, a steering system, an electric motor and a battery pack. The battery pack includes one or more battery modules to provide power to the electric motor and a battery enclosure housing the one or more battery modules. The battery enclosure is a structural element of the electric vehicle to receive loads from at least two of the suspension system, the seat and the steering system.

An electric recreational vehicle, has: a frame extending along a longitudinal axis; an electric motor mounted to the frame; a battery pack mounted to the frame and disposed at least partially rearward of the electric motor relative to the longitudinal axis, the battery pack including one or more battery modules operatively connected to the electric motor for supplying electrical energy to the electric motor, a battery enclosure containing the one or more battery modules, and at least one structural member located within the battery enclosure and delimiting at least one module-receiving section, the one or more battery modules located within the at least one module-receiving section; and a seat disposed over the battery pack and secured to the at least one structural member of the battery pack, a load transmission path extending between the frame and the seat through the at least one structural member of the battery pack.

Embodiments include a recoil housing for an engine in a vehicle. The recoil housing includes a housing portion having one or more engine fastening features, an arm integrated with the housing portion, and a mounting portion integrated with the arm. The mounting portion includes one or more mounting portion features.

A damping control system is provided for an off-road recreational vehicles having a suspension located between a ground engaging member and a vehicle frame and including at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic based on an input from a sensor.

Systems and methods are provided to allow a temporary power boost beyond a restricted power output associated with a restricted operating mode of an electric vehicle to be provided to accommodate challenging operating conditions. A method includes, when the electric vehicle is in the restricted operating mode, receiving an operator propulsion command equal to or exceeding a propulsion command threshold. The powertrain of the electric vehicle is commanded to generate a first power output corresponding to the operator propulsion command where the first power output is lower than or equal to the restricted power output. When the operator propulsion command is equal to or exceeding the propulsion command threshold and the actual speed of the electric vehicle is below a speed threshold, the powertrain of the electric vehicle is commanded to generate a second power output exceeding the restricted power output in response to the operator propulsion command.

A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame are disclosed. The vehicle including at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic.

There is provided a snowmobile for propulsion movement relative to the ground, comprising: a plurality of ground contacting members; a frame; a steering system; a left ski suspension; a right ski suspension; a crawler suspension; a plurality of sensors; and at least one electronic controller operatively coupled to the first adjustable shock absorber, the at least one electronic controller operatively determining a state of flight based on sensor measurements from the sensor, and changing at least one damping characteristic of the first adjustable shock absorber in response to the state of flight, the sensor is spaced apart from each of the left ski suspension, the right ski suspension, and the track suspension, where the at least one damping characteristic includes a rebound damping characteristic, and the controller operably varies the rebound damping characteristic based on a length of time that the snowfield vehicle has emptied.

Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a recreational vehicle spindle for use with a snowmobile, a snow bike, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), or a side by side vehicle (S×S or UTV). The spindle includes a body with one or more mounts for securing a suspension component and a ground engaging member thereto. The body of the spindle may include one or more of a window, a recess, a leading edge, a triangular cross-sectional shape, an integrated steering stop, and an outboard side that includes a flat surface.

There is provided a suspension system for a snowmobile having a track, the suspension system comprising: a front adjustable track damping portion operable according to a first damping characteristic of the front adjustable track damping portion; the rear adjustable track damping part can be operated according to the first damping characteristic of the rear adjustable track damping part; and an operator input operable to adjust an operating mode of the suspension system between a first configuration and a second configuration wherein, in response to the operator input being actuated to the first configuration, the front adjustable track damper first damping characteristic is increased and the rear adjustable track damper first damping characteristic is decreased, and wherein the operator input is actuated to the second configuration. In response to the operator input being actuated to the second configuration, the front adjustable track shock first damping characteristic is reduced and the rear adjustable track shock first damping characteristic is increased.

An electric vehicle including a frame; at least one ground-engaging member operatively connected to the frame; an electric motor operatively connected to the at least one ground-engaging member; an electric powerpack supported by the frame, the powerpack including: a battery pack defining a battery cooling channel; and a plurality of battery cells housed in the battery housing; a charger defining a charger cooling channel; an inverter including an inverter cooling channel, the battery cooling channel, the charger cooling channel, and the inverter cooling channel being fluidly connected together by rigid fluid connections; radiators fluidly connected to the battery cooling channel; a cooling circuit being formed at least in part by the battery cooling channel, the charger cooling channel, the inverter cooling channel, and the at least one radiator; and a pump fluidly connected to the cooling circuit for pumping liquid coolant through the cooling circuit.

A crawler vehicle has a frame (2); at least one working tool (5, 6), which is connected to the frame (2) and is configured to perform a processing of a surface to be worked (M); a position sensor (7) configured to detect a plurality of positions of the crawler vehicle (1) on the surface to be worked (M); a control unit (8) configured to reconstruct a trajectory travelled by the crawler vehicle (1) on the surface to be worked (M) as a function of the positions of the crawler vehicle (1) detected by the position sensor (7) and to calculate a reference position to be reached and / or a reference trajectory to be travelled as a function of the positions detected by the position sensor (7) and of the reconstructed trajectory travelled; and a display device (9, 10, 11) configured to reproduce a first visual indicator (12) indicative of the calculated reference position and / or of the calculated reference trajectory.

A straddle seat electric vehicle including an electric motor and an electric powerpack including a battery pack including a battery housing including a housing body, a cooling channel extending generally vertically through a center portion of the housing body, two covers selectively connected to the housing body; a plurality of cylindrical battery cells disposed in a two chambers defined by the housing laterally between the cooling channel and the first cover, each battery cell of the first plurality of battery cells extending generally orthogonally to the cooling channel and the first cover; one or more current collectors electrically connected to the first plurality of battery cells, the covers enclosing the current collectors and outer ends of the battery cells being electrically insulated from the at least one first current collector.

A tracked vehicle includes: a plurality of track sections; at least one auxiliary device; a user interface; and a control unit configured to display a main screen divided into a plurality of main screen sections on a display, wherein the plurality of main screen sections are displayed together on the main screen and each is located in a different position therein; wherein each main screen section is configured to display an image representing one or more data related to the tracked vehicle; the control unit is configured to detect one or more selections made by an operator, preferably by means of touch, on the display, corresponding to one or more types of data to be displayed in each section of the display, and to display a main screen section in each section of the display, wherein each main screen section is configured to show a corresponding image related to the data selected by the operator for said section of the display.

A snowmobile throttle control system comprises a throttle block with a throttle thumb lever pivotally connected thereto, the throttle block clamped to a snowmobile handlebar next to a right hand grip. The hand grip and / or thumb lever having electric heaters. The configuration of the throttle block and thumb lever reducing issues associated with snow and or ice buildup between the two during operation of the throttle control system by vertically and horizontally spacing respective confronting portions of each, effecting shear forces on any such ice or snow between the two, and by minimizing heat transfer between the handlebar and throttle block by reducing the contact between clamping surfaces of the throttle block engaging the handlebar thereby minimizing melting and freezing of the snow and ice at the throttle control system. The thumb lever and throttle block providing integrated securement structure for wires associated with the electric heaters.

A clutch assembly includes a first clutch defining a central axis and configured to be coupled to a prime mover of a snowmobile, a second clutch coupled to the first clutch and configured to be coupled to a tractive assembly of the snowmobile, and a clutch guard positioned between the first clutch and the second clutch. The clutch guard includes a guard wall having a curved profile extending at least partially around the first clutch, a first mounting flange positioned at or proximate a first end of the guard wall where the first mounting flange is configured to couple to a first mounting interface, and a second mounting flange positioned at or proximate a second end of the guard wall where the second mounting flange is configured to couple to a second mounting interface. The first mounting flange and the second mounting flange are positioned longitudinally forward of the central axis.

A tracked vehicle has a frame (2), at least one working tool (5, 6) connected to the frame (2) and configured to treat a surface to be worked (M), a position sensor (7) configured to detect a plurality of positions of the tracked vehicle (1) on the surface to be worked (M), a control unit (8) configured to reconstruct a travel trajectory of the tracked vehicle (1) on the surface to be worked (M) from the positions of the tracked vehicle (1) detected by the position sensor (7) and to calculate a reference position to be reached and / or a reference trajectory to be travelled through from the positions detected by the position sensor (7) and the reconstructed travel trajectory, and a display device (9, 10, 11) configured to reproduce a first visual indicator (12) representative of the calculated reference position and / or of the calculated reference trajectory.

A snow vehicle having a body spring subject to a load compression dictated by a control circuit. The control circuit generates a resultant load compression value by combining a pre-load compression value and a slope offset value. The pre-load compression value may be controlled by a pre-load control mechanism accessible to a user. The slope offset value may be controlled by an inertial management unit responding to data generated by a sensor array. The sensor array may comprise an accelerometer and generate 6-dimensional accelerometer data.

A crawler vehicle has a frame (2) ; a driver's cab (3) mounted on the frame (2); a seat (4) for a driver (C) of the crawler vehicle (1) arranged inside the driver's cab (3); a display (5), which is arranged in the driver's cab (3) and is configured to display a screen (S) reproducing operative information, wherein said screen is divided into a plurality of screen portions; and a control system (6), which is in communication with the display (5) and is configured to control the screen displayed by the display (5).

A crawler vehicle having a frame; at least one working tool which is connected to the frame and is configured to perform a processing of a surface to be worked and a position sensor configured to detect a plurality of positions of the crawler vehicle on the surface to be worked. The crawler vehicle has a control unit configured to reconstruct a trajectory travelled by the crawler vehicle on the surface to be worked as a function of the positions of the crawler vehicle detected by the position sensor and to calculate a reference position to be reached and / or a reference trajectory to be travelled as a function of the positions detected by the position sensor and of the reconstructed trajectory travelled. The crawler vehicle has a display device configured to reproduce a first visual indicator indicative of the calculated reference position and / or of the calculated reference trajectory.

A slide rail for a snowmobile rear suspension has an upturned front end portion; a middle portion rearward of the upturned front end portion, a bottom of the middle portion being flat; a rear end portion rearward of the middle portion, a bottom of the rear end portion being flat, the middle portion and the rear end portion comprising a bottom wall and a vertical wall connected to a top of the bottom wall, the bottom wall extending laterally outward from a left side of the vertical wall and laterally outward of a right side of the vertical wall to form an inverted T-shape; and a top wall connected to a top of the vertical wall, the top wall extending laterally from at least one of the left and right sides of the vertical wall.

A snowmobile including a right front suspension assembly and a left front suspension assembly, each of the left and right front suspension assembly including: a ski leg; an upper A-arm and a lower A-arm, the upper and lower A-arms being connected between the ski leg and the chassis; and a shock absorber connected between one of the upper and lower A-arms and the chassis; a first sensor connected between one of the upper and lower A-arms of the right front suspension assembly and the chassis to measure the angle therebetween; a second sensor connected between one of the upper and lower A-arms of the left front suspension assembly and the chassis to measure the angle therebetween; and a controller communicatively connected to the first sensor and the second sensor, the electronic signals representing angular position between the A-arms of the right and left front suspension assembly and the chassis.

A method for operating a motor vehicle having at least one vehicle communication arrangement fixed to the body. Signals are emitted by a user device, which can be handled independently of the motor vehicle and can be assigned or is assigned to a driver of the motor vehicle, and are received by the vehicle communication arrangement. A distance between the user device and the motor vehicle is monitored on the basis of the received signals. Provision is made for the distance to be monitored during operation of the motor vehicle and for a safety operating state of the motor vehicle to be activated when a distance exceeding a predefined threshold value is detected.

Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a recreational vehicle spindle for use with a snowmobile, a snow bike, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), or a side by side vehicle (SxS or UTV). The spindle includes a body with one or more mounts for securing a suspension component and a ground engaging member thereto. The body of the spindle may include one or more of a window, a recess, a leading edge, a triangular cross-sectional shape, an integrated steering stop, and an outboard side that includes a flat surface.

A damping control system for a vehicle having a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members and a vehicle frame are disclosed. The vehicle including at least one adjustable shock absorber having an adjustable damping characteristic.

A crawler vehicle having a frame; a driver's cab mounted on the frame; a seat for a driver of the crawler vehicle arranged within the driver's cab; and a plurality of screens, each of which is arranged within the driver's cab and is configured to display a screenshot reproducing operational information. The crawler vehicle includes a control system configured to control the screenshot displayed by each screen; and a user interface. The user interface is configured to receive commands from the driver of the crawler vehicle and to transmit the commands to the control system, and is arranged at such a distance from the seat so as to be controllable by the driver of the crawler vehicle while the driver is seated on the seat.

Conveyance vehicles such as snow bikes and snowmobiles having an endless track system driven by a combustion engine are enhanced in performance with a torque assist system. The torque assist system includes an electric motor that is coupled to drive the track in parallel with the original internal combustion engine through either its own track drive, or through the drive system of the engine. The motor can be a spindle drive motor or hub motor. Torque assist is generated through a torque assist throttle input coupled to a motor controller. A battery temperature assist system diverts heated cooling fluid from the engine cooling system to heat the battery through its own heat exchanger. The controller is coupled to a processing device such as a smart phone that executes apps configured to provide parametric data to the controller and to receive parametric data from the controller through a user interface.