초록

A utility vehicle with space utilization features is disclosed. The space utilization features provide storage and access to components.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A utility vehicle comprising: a main frame;a plurality of ground engaging members supporting the main frame above the ground;an operator area for use by a vehicle operator when the vehicle is in motion;a dashboard supported by the main frame and located forward of the operator area, the dashboard

1. A utility vehicle comprising: a main frame;a plurality of ground engaging members supporting the main frame above the ground;an operator area for use by a vehicle operator when the vehicle is in motion;a dashboard supported by the main frame and located forward of the operator area, the dashboard having an operator surface proximal to the operator area and a top surface;a brake master cylinder located within the dashboard; anda pedal, at least a portion of the brake master cylinder being positioned rearward of a rearward-most portion of the pedal. 2. A vehicle as in claim 1, wherein the operator surface includes an opening adapted to provide access to the brake master cylinder. 3. A vehicle as in claim 2, further comprising a cover adapted to cover the opening. 4. A vehicle as in claim 1, further comprising a cargo platform having upper and lower surfaces, the cargo platform being located forward of the dashboard, and the upper surface being located at an elevation below the elevation of the top surface of the dashboard. 5. A vehicle as in claim 4, wherein the upper surface of the cargo platform is located at an elevation that is at least about 10 inches below the elevation of the top surface of the dashboard. 6. A vehicle as in claim 4, wherein the brake master cylinder is located at an elevation higher than the elevation of the upper surface. 7. A vehicle as in claim 1, wherein the brake master cylinder is located at an elevation of at least about 42 inches above the ground. 8. The vehicle as in claim 1, wherein the operator surface of the dashboard includes a plurality of controls. 9. The vehicle of claim 1, wherein a piston is operably coupled to the brake master cylinder and the pedal, the pedal is movable in a first direction and the piston is movable in a second direction, and the second direction is substantially opposite the first direction. 10. The vehicle of claim 1, wherein the dashboard includes a forward surface, a rearward surface, a top surface, and a bottom surface defining an interior region, the rearward surface including the operator surface, the interior region has a substantially forward portion proximate the forward surface and a substantially rearward portion proximate the rearward surface, and the brake master cylinder is positioned substantially within the rearward portion of the dashboard. 11. A utility vehicle comprising: a main frame;a plurality of ground engaging members supporting the main frame above the ground;an engine supported by the main frame;a transmission supported by the main frame;an operator area for use by a vehicle operator when the vehicle is in motion;a dashboard supported by the main frame and located forward of the operator area, the dashboard having an operator surface proximal to the operator area and a top surface;an air intake located within the dashboard and adapted to provide air to at least one of the engine and the transmission; anda front axle, the air intake having a forward-most portion that is rearward of the front axle. 12. A vehicle as in claim 11, further comprising a front platform having upper and lower surfaces, the front platform being located forward of the dashboard, and the upper surface being located at an elevation below the elevation of the top surface of the dashboard. 13. A vehicle as in claim 12, wherein the upper surface of the front platform is located at an elevation that is at least about 10 inches below the elevation of the top surface of the dashboard. 14. A vehicle as in claim 12, wherein the air intake is located at an elevation higher than the elevation of the upper surface of the front platform. 15. The vehicle of claim 14, wherein the operator area is intermediate the air intake and the engine. 16. The vehicle of claim 12, wherein the front platform is movable relative to the dashboard, the front platform being movable between a closed position and an open position. 17. The vehicle of claim 16, wherein the dashboard further includes a forward surface and a rearward surface cooperating with the top surface to define an interior region receiving the air intake, the forward surface being intermediate the front platform and the rearward surface, and the rearward surface including the operator surface. 18. The vehicle of claim 17, wherein the front platform moves relative to the front surface and the top surface of the dashboard. 19. The vehicle of claim 17, wherein the air intake is positioned between the forward surface and the rearward surface of the dashboard. 20. The vehicle of claim 16, wherein the open position of the front platform provides access to a plurality of components of the vehicle. 21. The vehicle of claim 12, wherein the front platform includes a substantially flat, horizontal surface for supporting cargo. 22. A vehicle as in claim 11, wherein the operator surface includes an opening adapted to provide access to the air intake. 23. A vehicle as in claim 22, further comprising a cover adapted to cover the opening. 24. The vehicle of claim 11, wherein the operator area further includes a passenger area for supporting a passenger within the vehicle, the passenger area including a foot-receiving portion to receive feet of the passenger, and the air intake being positioned directly above the foot-receiving portion. 25. A vehicle as in claim 11, wherein the air intake is located at an elevation of at least about 42 inches above the ground. 26. A vehicle as in claim 11, wherein the air intake is located at an elevation above the elevation of the engine. 27. The vehicle of claim 11, wherein the air intake includes a filter positioned within the dashboard. 28. The vehicle of claim 11, wherein the air intake includes an aperture introducing air into the air intake, the aperture being located within the dashboard. 29. A utility vehicle comprising: a main frame having a longitudinal axis;a plurality of ground engaging members supporting the main frame above the ground;an operator area for use by a vehicle operator when the vehicle is in motion;a dashboard supported by the main frame and located forward of the operator area, the dashboard including a forward surface, a rearward surface, a top surface, and a bottom surface defining an interior region and a lateral opening providing access to the interior region;a fuse box located within the interior region of the dashboard and accessible from the lateral opening; anda front platform, the forward surface of the dashboard being intermediate the front platform and the fuse box. 30. A vehicle as in claim 29, further comprising a cover adapted to cover the lateral opening.