IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0284793
(2005-11-22)
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등록번호 |
US-7431114
(2008-10-07)
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우선권정보 |
JP-2004-338066(2004-11-22) |
발명자
/ 주소 |
- Ohira,Masaru
- Mine,Yutaka
- Matsusaka,Shigeru
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
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대리인 / 주소 |
Knobbe, Martens Olson & Bear, LLP
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
8 인용 특허 :
5 |
초록
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A system is provided that permits access to an air box in a straddle type vehicle (e.g., a motor scooter). The system comprises a movable seat that is capable of rotating such that a user can access the air box disposed at least partially beneath the seat. The air box comprise an air cleaner that ha
A system is provided that permits access to an air box in a straddle type vehicle (e.g., a motor scooter). The system comprises a movable seat that is capable of rotating such that a user can access the air box disposed at least partially beneath the seat. The air box comprise an air cleaner that has an air filter capable of being detached and pulled at least partially through an opening in an upper portion of the air cleaner. As a result, the air filter can be removed easily in order to be cleaned or replaced. The system can also include a fender which is capable of rotating about a generally horizontal axis.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A straddle type vehicle comprising: at least one wheel that rotates about a generally horizontal axis; a vehicle body supported at least in part by the wheel; a power train including an engine supported at least in part by the vehicle body, wherein the engine includes at leas
What is claimed is: 1. A straddle type vehicle comprising: at least one wheel that rotates about a generally horizontal axis; a vehicle body supported at least in part by the wheel; a power train including an engine supported at least in part by the vehicle body, wherein the engine includes at least an induction system for supplying air to at least a portion of the engine; a vehicle body cover extending over at least a portion of the power train; a movable seat positioned above at least a portion of the power train; an air box disposed at least substantially within the vehicle body cover, the air box including a first portion and a second portion coupled together such that at least a part of the first portion of the air box is directly attached to at least a part of the second portion of the air box, an opening into the air box, and an air box cover that allows the opening in the air box to open and close; and a detachable air filter disposed at least partially within the air box. 2. The straddle type vehicle of claim 1, wherein the air box comprises at least one plenum chamber. 3. The straddle type vehicle of claim 1, wherein the movable seat is capable of rotating about an axis that is at least generally parallel to the horizontal axis. 4. The straddle type vehicle of claim 1, wherein at least one hinge couples the moveable seat to the vehicle. 5. The straddle type vehicle of claim 1, wherein the movable seat is configured relative to the vehicle body cover such that a user can access the air box within the vehicle body cover by rotating the movable seat. 6. The straddle type vehicle of claim 1, wherein the first portion of the air box comprises a lower unit and the second portion of the air box comprises an upper unit such that the upper unit is capable of being connected to and detached from the lower unit. 7. The straddle type vehicle of claim 6, wherein the opening is disposed at least partially though the upper unit. 8. The straddle type vehicle of claim 7, wherein the opening is disposed at least partially above the detachable air filter such that the air filter is capable of being inserted and removed from the air box through the opening. 9. A straddle type vehicle comprising: at least one wheel that rotates about a generally horizontal axis; a vehicle body supported at least in part by the wheel; a power train including an engine supported at least in part by the vehicle body, wherein the engine includes at least an induction system for supplying air to at least a portion of the engine, the engine powering said at least one wheel; a vehicle body cover extending over at least a portion of the power train; a movable seat positioned above at least a portion of the power train; an air box disposed substantially within the vehicle body cover; a fender at least partially covering an upper portion of said at least one wheel; a locking member capable of fixing the fender to a rear portion of the straddle type vehicle; and a support member located at least partially on the air box to support at least part of the fender, wherein the fender and the support member are rotatably coupled together so as to permit the fender to rotate about a generally horizontal axis. 10. The straddle type vehicle of claim 9, wherein at least a portion of the air box is disposed to the side of the wheel, in a direction generally parallel to the generally horizontal axis. 11. The straddle type vehicle of claim 9 additionally comprising a mud guard located at least partially above a portion of the fender. 12. The straddle type vehicle of claim 9, wherein the movable seat is capable of rotating about a generally horizontal axis. 13. The straddle type vehicle of claim 9, wherein the air box comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion includes an opening and a cover closing the opening, and a filter element that is disposed within the air box and is accessible through the opening. 14. A straddle type vehicle comprising: a vehicle body comprising a steering column, and a steering mechanism coupled to a top portion of the steering column; a front wheel that rotates about a generally horizontal axis, the wheel being coupled to the steering column; a power train including an engine supported at least in part by the vehicle body, wherein the engine includes at least an induction system for supplying air to at least a portion of the engine; a vehicle body cover extending over at least a portion of the power train; a movable seat positioned above at least a portion of the power train; and an air box disposed substantially within the vehicle body cover, wherein the air box comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion comprising an opening and a cover to removably close the opening, and a filter element disposed within the air box, at least the filter element being accessible through the opening. 15. The straddle type vehicle of claim 14 additionally comprising a rear wheel rotating about a second generally horizontal axis, the rear wheel being disposed on the vehicle such that a distance between a front portion of the rear wheel and a front end of the vehicle is less than the distance between a rear portion of the air box and the front end of the vehicle. 16. The straddle type vehicle of claim 14, wherein the first portion of the air box comprises a lower unit and the second portion of the air box comprises an upper unit, and the upper unit is capable of being connected to and detached from the lower unit. 17. The straddle type vehicle of claim 14, wherein the movable seat is capable of rotating about a generally horizontal axis. 18. The straddle type vehicle of claim 17, wherein at least one hinge couples the movable seat to the vehicle. 19. The straddle type vehicle of claim 14, wherein the movable seat is configured relative to the vehicle body cover such that a user can access the air box by rotating the movable seat. 20. A straddle type vehicle comprising: at least one wheel that rotates about a generally horizontal axis; a vehicle body supported at least in part by the wheel; a power train including an engine supported at least in part by the vehicle body, wherein the engine includes at least an induction system for supplying air to at least a portion of the engine; a vehicle body cover extending over at least a portion of the power train; a movable seat positioned above at least a portion of the power train; an air box disposed at least substantially within the vehicle body cover, the air box including a first portion comprising an upper unit and a second portion comprising a lower unit such that the upper unit is detachably coupleable to the lower unit, the air box having an opening disposed at least partially through the upper unit, and an air box cover that allows the opening in the air box to open and close; and a detachable air filter disposed at least partially within the air box. 21. A straddle type vehicle comprising: at least one wheel that rotates about a generally horizontal axis; a vehicle body supported at least in part by the wheel; a power train including an engine supported at least in part by the vehicle body, wherein the engine includes at least an induction system for supplying air to at least a portion of the engine, the engine powering said at least one wheel; a vehicle body cover extending over at least a portion of the power train; a movable seat positioned above at least a portion of the power train; an air box disposed substantially within the vehicle body cover, the air box comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion comprising an opening and a cover that removably closes the opening, and a filter element disposed within the air box, at least the filter being accessible through the opening; a fender at least partially covering an upper portion of said at least one wheel; and a support member located at least partially on the air box to support at least part of the fender.
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