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An anti-roll and self-centering torsion bar arrangement for the front suspension of a snowmobile. A torsion bar is interconnected between the strut suspensions of the front skis so as to be loaded during cornering and prevent roll. In addition the point of connection between the torsion bar ends and

An anti-roll and self-centering torsion bar arrangement for the front suspension of a snowmobile. A torsion bar is interconnected between the strut suspensions of the front skis so as to be loaded during cornering and prevent roll. In addition the point of connection between the torsion bar ends and the skis is such that a self-centering force is generated during steering movements. The torsion bar and its connection to the suspension is disposed so that the suspension and forwardmost portion of the body will be protected from damage when obstructions are encountered.

대표청구항 ▼

A suspension and steering system for a snowmobile or the like having a body and a pair of skis comprising suspension means comprising a pair of struts having telescoping elements for suspending each of the skis for movement vertically relative to the body independently of each other, said suspension

A suspension and steering system for a snowmobile or the like having a body and a pair of skis comprising suspension means comprising a pair of struts having telescoping elements for suspending each of the skis for movement vertically relative to the body independently of each other, said suspension means permitting pivotal steering movement of each of said skis about a respective generally upstanding steering axis, and anti-roll means comprising a torsion bar supported by the body and means for connecting opposite ends of said torsion bar to respective skis for torsional loading of said torsion bar upon independent movement of the skis relative to the body, the connection between said torsion bar ends and the respective skis comprising a pair of generally vertically extending links, each of said links being disposed in front of and outwardly of a respective strut in a location to protect said struts from damage in the event the snowmobile encounters an obstruction in the direction of forward travel.