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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 07, 2010
Applicants:
Katsuhiro Kondou, Shizuoka, JP;
Masahiro Satou, Shizuoka, JP;
Inventors:
Katsuhiro Kondou, Shizuoka, JP;
Masahiro Satou, Shizuoka, JP;
Assignee:
Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha, Shizuoka, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60G 13/00 (2006.01); B60R 19/32 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A reinforcement device for a vehicle is formed in a slender shape and comprises a medial region with a hydraulic damper. The damper generates a damping force against deformation in the longitudinal direction. The longitudinal direction is defined as a lateral direction of the associated vehicle body. The reinforcement device is removably mounted at both ends to a frame of the vehicle.