US4462481A
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Vehicular floor structure
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1982-08-24
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Granted: 1984-07-31
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Expires: 2002-08-24
Abstract
Abstract A floor structure for small-sized, light vehicles having a low floor, such as motorcycles and three and four-wheeled vehicles. The floor structure of the small-sized light vehicle comprises a substantially flat floor inclined forwardly downward so as to be relatively higher at the rear end thereof and relatively lower at the front end thereof. The actual longitudinal length of the floor is shortened without extending the substantial longitudinal length thereof, thereby attaining reduction in size and weight of the vehicle. The bending angle of a driver's ankle positioned on the floor when driving the vehicle can be made relatively large, thus permitting a more comfortable driving posture.
Inventors
- 👤 Katsuyoshi Kawasaki
- 👤 Jiro Miyata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:25
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K5/00; B62K5/02; B62K5/027; B62J; B62J25/00; B62J25/04; B62K5/01; F; F02; F02B; F02B61/00; F02B61/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A floor structure of a small-sized light vehicle having a substantially longitudinally flat low floor mounted between a front wheel and a driver's seat so as to permit a driver to position his feet on said floor, characterized in that: said floor is inclined forwardly downward; and said floor includes a rear end disposed relatively high at the lower portion of a seat post extending upwardly from the rear portion of said vehicle, and a front end disposed relatively low at the lower portion of a handle post extending upwardly from the front portion of said vehicle, said high rear end and said low front end being interconnected through a substantially flat floor portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A floor structure of a small-sized light vehicle having a substantially longitudinally flat low floor mounted between a front wheel and a driver's seat so as to permit a driver to position his feet on said floor, characterized in that: said floor is inclined forwardly downward; and said floor includes a rear end disposed relatively high at the lower portion of a seat post extending upwardly from the rear portion of said vehicle, and a front end disposed relatively low at the lower portion of a handle post extending upwardly from the front portion of said vehicle, said high rear end and said low front end being interconnected through a substantially flat floor portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A floor structure according to claim 1, wherein: said low front end of said floor is connected to a front portion which is inclined forwardly upward and which is provided on both sides of the lower portion of said handle post.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-07-31 | 1988-01-30 | 1988-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-31 | 1992-01-30 | 1992-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-31 | 1996-01-30 | 1996-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |