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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2005
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2002
Applicants:
Anton Pichler, Steyr, AT;
Rudolf Kusel, Thalheim bei Wels, AT;
Gerd Ohrnberger, Rutzenmoos, AT;
Sylvain Matte, St-Denis de Brompton, CA;
Inventors:
Anton Pichler, Steyr, AT;
Rudolf Kusel, Thalheim bei Wels, AT;
Gerd Ohrnberger, Rutzenmoos, AT;
Sylvain Matte, St-Denis de Brompton, CA;
Assignee:
BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG, Gunskirchen, AT;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62M027/02 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An arrangement of a four cycle engine is disclosed for use in a vehicle providing a relatively low center of gravity for improved handling and maneuverability. The engine components are located on opposing sides of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and behind the axis of the crankshaft to move the center of gravity to the middle of the vehicle.