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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 23, 2013
Filed:
Feb. 14, 2011
Jeffrey a Eaton, Roseau, MN (US);
Eric J Borud, Roseau, MN (US);
Richard D Kerner, Roseau, MN (US);
Jake Anderson, Warroad, MN (US);
Jeffrey A Eaton, Roseau, MN (US);
Eric J Borud, Roseau, MN (US);
Richard D Kerner, Roseau, MN (US);
Jake Anderson, Warroad, MN (US);
Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, MN (US);
Abstract
A vehicle is shown such as a snowmobile, where a frame includes a tunnel and a front frame portion comprised of cast halves. A suspension system is comprised of upper and lower control arms connected to the front frame portion. Some of the frame components are adhesively fixed together. A powertrain is supported by the frame, and is comprised of an engine and a clutch. The clutch includes a clutch guard supporting an oil container. The engine has an exhaust system which extends through the front frame portion. The snowmobile also has a rear snow deflector.