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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 22, 2005
Filed:
Nov. 26, 2002
Satoshi Tanigaki, Cypress, CA (US);
Toshiaki Nomura, Kani, JP;
Satoshi Tanigaki, Cypress, CA (US);
Toshiaki Nomura, Kani, JP;
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., Cypress, CA (US);
Kayaba Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An all terrain vehicle has a pair of front wheels that support a frame assembly. An engine is supported by the frame assembly and a steering column is supported by the frame assembly at a location generally forward of the engine. A set of handlebars are connected to an upper portion of the steering column and a lower portion of the steering column is operatively connected to the pair of front wheels. A power steering assembly is disposed along a portion of the steering column. The power steering assembly is operatively connected to the steering column. The power steering assembly comprises a motor having a longitudinal axis that extends in a generally lateral direction and at least a portion of the motor overlies a portion of the frame assembly.