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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2009
Filed:
Jan. 22, 2008
Satoshi Kubota, Shizuoka, JP;
Satoshi Kubota, Shizuoka, JP;
Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha, Iwata-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JP;
Abstract
An all terrain vehicle according to the present invention includes a rail in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and a seat on the rail and being adjustable in position in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The seat includes a rail engaging portion engageable with the rail. The rail engaging portion includes: a support extending downward from the rail engaging portion and contacting the rail; a plurality of projections in a forward direction of the support, the plurality of projections being spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction; and a rail holder in a rearward direction of the support, the rail holder holding the rail for longitudinal sliding movement. The rail has a plurality of bar-like parts disposed in a forward direction of the support to extend in a vehicle width direction. The bar-like parts are disposed at certain intervals therebetween in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The projections can fittingly receive at least one of the bar-like parts therebetween. The front end of the seat is pivotally movable upward about the support.