US4363375A
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Motorcycle
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1980-05-21
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Granted: 1982-12-14
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Expires: 2000-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A shell structure adapted to accommodate a propelling power unit forms part of a vehicle frame. It is made of a thin sheet, and has no practical strength but is sufficiently reinforced with its opposite side sections firmly secured to the adjacent sides of the power unit. An air path is defined in the shell structure at least between the bottom section thereof and the power unit and, extending between an air inlet and an air outlet opening formed respectively in the front and rear faces of the shell structure, is utilizable to accommodate an exhaust duct. Use of such shell structure enables substantial reduction in vehicle weight and particularly simplifies assembling and maintenance operations of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Tadashi Kamiya
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:00
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K25/00; B62K25/04; B62K25/28; B62K25/283; B62M; B62M11/00; B62M11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A two-wheeled motorcycle comprising: a vehicle frame in the form of shell structure of thin sheet material having a pair of opposed side sections and a head pipe at the front end thereof to support a front wheel steering shaft; a rear wheel driving power unit accommodated in and interconnected with said opposite side sections of said shell structure for increased rigidity of latter; guide rail means disposed on the inside surfaces of said opposed side sections of said shell structure and extending longitudinally in a horizontal direction; a pair of slide members provided on each side of said power unit and adapted to be slidably engaged with said guide rail members for setting said power unit at a predetermined position in said shell structure; and power unit supporting members provided on said opposed side sections of said shell structure so as to be firmly fixed to opposite sides of said power unit, said supporting members including mounting bosses integrally formed in said shell structure in axial alignment with an output shaft of said power unit, said bosses each having a tool insertion window for tool insertion therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A two-wheeled motorcycle comprising: a vehicle frame in the form of shell structure of thin sheet material having a pair of opposed side sections and a head pipe at the front end thereof to support a front wheel steering shaft; a rear wheel driving power unit accommodated in and interconnected with said opposite side sections of said shell structure for increased rigidity of latter; guide rail means disposed on the inside surfaces of said opposed side sections of said shell structure and extending longitudinally in a horizontal direction; a pair of slide members provided on each side of said power unit and adapted to be slidably engaged with said guide rail members for setting said power unit at a predetermined position in said shell structure; and power unit supporting members provided on said opposed side sections of said shell structure so as to be firmly fixed to opposite sides of said power unit, said supporting members including mounting bosses integrally formed in said shell structure in axial alignment with an output shaft of said power unit, said bosses each having a tool insertion window for tool insertion therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A two-wheeled motorcycle as set forth in claim 1, wherein said slide members are made of synthetic resin and secured to a crankcase of said power unit by fixing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A two-wheeled motorcycle as set forth in claim 1, wherein said supporting members are formed at the appropriate location thereof with holes for inserting fastening bolts therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A two-wheeled motorcycle as set forth in claim 1, wherein said bosses are of circular shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A two-wheeled motorcycle as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a pair of adapters fixedly arranged on the opposite sides of said power unit, said mounting bosses being clamped against said respective adapters.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
77 words
A two-wheeled motorcycle as set forth in claim 1, wherein said shell structure has an air inlet and air outlet openings respectively formed in the front and rear faces thereof to define an air path between the inside surface of said shell structure and said power unit, a single exhaust duct held in communication with a plurality of exhaust pipes being arranged in said air path between the bottom of said shell structure and said power unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
101 words
A two-wheeled motorcycle as set forth in claim 1, wherein said shell structure has an air inlet and air outlet openings respectively formed in the front and rear faces thereof to define an air path between the inside surface of said shell structure and said power unit, said power unit being inserted into said shell structure through said air outlet opening, and wherein a rear wheel supporting fork is pivotally connected to said power unit to form a power unit and rear fork assembly, the pivotal connection of said rear fork with said power unit being surrounded with said shell structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A two-wheeled motorcycle as set forth in claim 7, wherein the output shaft of said power unit and pivotal shaft of said rear fork are arranged axially in substantial alignment with each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
A two-wheeled motorcycle as set forth in claim 7, wherein said shell structure further comprises a roof section for interconnecting each of said opposed side sections, said roof section being provided at the rear end thereof with a supporting rod which carries a shock absorber between itself and said rear fork.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-12-13 | 1986-06-14 | 1986-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-13 | 1990-06-14 | 1990-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-13 | 1994-06-14 | 1994-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |