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Wheeled vehicle with covers

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-12-22
YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD
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The present invention provides a wheeled vehicle with a multiple cover coupling structure that prevents spaces from existing between the covers that extend in front of the rider sitting on a seat of the vehicle. This results in a flush surface and overlap with each other so as to cover the reference position. The covers are attached to the frame at a reference position and at a second position that is spaced apart from the reference position. The method includes making a step at an end of a first cover, abutting a second cover on the step of the first cover, and attaching the first and second covers to a first horizontal section of the frame located in front of a seat of the vehicle at a reference position. The technical effects of this invention include improved aesthetics, reduced air resistance, and improved rider comfort.

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Such an arrangement causes a problem in that the space created between the covers that overlay the frame portion is clearly seen by the rider who sits on the seat.

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[0031] With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, an overall construction of a moped 30 configured in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention is described. The moped 30 merely exemplifies one type of a wheeled vehicle. The fixing structures described below can be used for other types of wheeled vehicles such as, for example, motorcycles and scooters. Such applications will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in light of the description herein.

[0032] As used through this description, the terms “forward” and “front” mean at or to the side where the leading end of the moped 30 is located, and the terms “rear” and “rearward” mean at or to the opposite side of the front side, unless indicated otherwise or otherwise readily apparent from the context used. Also, as used in this description, the term “horizontally” means that the subject portions, members or components extend substantially parallel to the ground when the moped 30 is upright. The term “vertically...

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Abstract

A wheeled vehicle includes a seat. A frame supports at least the seat. The frame includes at least a first horizontal section extending substantially horizontally in front of the seat. At least first, second and third covers overlay the frame. The first horizontal section includes a reference position. The first and second covers abut against each other to form a flush surface and overlap with each other to cover the reference position. The first and second covers are attached together to the first horizontal section at the reference position. The third cover is attached to the first cover or the frame at a second location that is spaced apart from the reference position and is determined with less precision than the reference position.

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PRIORITY INFORMATION [0001] The present application is based on and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to Japanese Patent Applications No. 2004-181463, filed on Jun. 18, 2004, and No. 2004-214807, filed on Jul. 22, 2004, the entire contents of which are expressly incorporated by reference herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to a wheeled vehicle including covers, and more particularly to a wheeled vehicle including covers that cover a frame of the vehicle. [0004] 2. Description of Related Art [0005] Wheeled vehicles such as, for example, motorcycles, scooters and mopeds typically have a frame that supports wheels, an engine, a seat and other components. Typically, an engine unit is provided for powering one or more wheels. The scooters and mopeds include multiple covers that cover the frame. Some of the covers are directly attached to the frame, while other covers are coupled together and are indirectly attached...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B60R16/04B62M7/00H01M2/12
CPCB60R16/04B62J17/00B62K2202/00
Inventor KONNO, TOSHIHIKOMATSUMOTO, YOSHIHARUOOISHI, KOUJI
Owner YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD