US4697664A
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Scooter type motorcycle
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1985-09-18
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Granted: 1987-10-06
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Expires: 2005-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A scooter having a low bed footboard, a rear cover rearwardly of said footboard and a front cover forwardly of said footboard. An engine is located beneath the forward portion of the footboard. A variable diameter pulley V-belt transmission is located beneath the rear cover and is pivotally mounted to provide a swing arm rear suspension. A drive shaft extends between the engine and the transmission beneath the footboard. A storage compartment is positioned within the rear cover beneath a seat. A fuel tank is located within the front cover generally above the engine.
Inventors
- 👤 Mikihiro Kohyama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:15
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K19/00; B62K19/46; B62M; B62M7/00; B62M7/02; B62M7/04; F; F02; F02B; F02B61/00; F02B61/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A scooter comprising a body having a low bed footboard, a rear cover rearwardly of said low bed footboard and a front cover forwardly of said low bed footboard; a engine fixed beneath a forward position of said low bed footboard; a transmission beneath said rear cover rearwardly of said low bed footboard; a power transmission means including a drive shaft for conveying power from said engine to said transmission extending between said engine and said transmission beneath said low bed footboard, siad engine including a crankshaft and a cylinder, the axis of said crankshaft extending substantially longitudinally of said body and the axis of said cylinder extending substantially transversely of said body; and said transmission being pivotably mounted about a transverse axis located substantially between said power transmission means and said transmission.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A scooter comprising a body having a low bed footboard, a rear cover rearwardly of said low bed footboard and a front cover forwardly of said low bed footboard; a engine fixed beneath a forward position of said low bed footboard; a transmission beneath said rear cover rearwardly of said low bed footboard; a power transmission means including a drive shaft for conveying power from said engine to said transmission extending between said engine and said transmission beneath said low bed footboard, siad engine including a crankshaft and a cylinder, the axis of said crankshaft extending substantially longitudinally of said body and the axis of said cylinder extending substantially transversely of said body; and said transmission being pivotably mounted about a transverse axis located substantially between said power transmission means and said transmission.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The scooter of claim 1 wherein the forward portion of said low bed footboard is upwardly inclined toward said front cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The scooter of claim 1 wherein said engine is a two-stroke, crankcase compression engine and further includes a carburetor transversely arranged to a side of said crankshaft opposite from said cylinder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The scooter of claim 1 wherein said power transmission drive shaft extends through a protective tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The scooter of claim 1 wherein said transmission is a variable diameter pulley V-belt transmission.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The scooter of claim 1 further comprising a fuel tank in said front cover, above said engine.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The scooter of claim 1 further comprising a storage compartment within said rear cover above said transmission.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
The scooter of claim 1 wherein said engine includes two cylinders, said crankshaft having an axis, said crankshaft axis extending substantially longitudinally of said body, said cylinders being opposed, said opposed cylinders having an axis, said cylinder axis extending substantially transversely of said body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
129 words
A scooter comprising a body having a low bed footboard, a rear cover rearwardly of said low bed footboard and a front cover forwardly of said low bed footboard; an engine fixed beneath the forward portion of said low bed footboard; a transmission beneath said rear cover rearwardly of said low bed footboard; a power transmission means for conveying power from said engine to said transmission extending between said engine and said transmission beneath said low bed footboard; said engine including a crankshaft and a cylinder, the axis of said crankshaft extending substantially longitudinally of said body and the axis of said cylinder extending substantially transversely of said body; and said transmission being pivotably mounted about a transverse axis located substantially between said power transmission means and said transmission.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
129 words
A scooter comprising a body having a low bed footboard, a rear cover rearwardly of said low bed footboard and a front cover forwardly of said low bed footboard; an engine fixed beneath the forward portion of said low bed footboard; a transmission beneath said rear cover rearwardly of said low bed footboard; a power transmission means for conveying power from said engine to said transmission extending between said engine and said transmission beneath said low bed footboard; said engine including a crankshaft and a cylinder, the axis of said crankshaft extending substantially longitudinally of said body and the axis of said cylinder extending substantially transversely of said body; and said transmission being pivotably mounted about a transverse axis located substantially between said power transmission means and said transmission.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The scooter of claim 9 wherein said engine is a two-stroke, crankcase compression engine and further includes a carburetor transversely arranged to a side of said crankshaft opposite from said cylinder.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The scooter of claim 9 wherein said transmission is a variable diameter pulley V-belt transmission.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The scooter of claim 11 further comprising a storage compartment within said rear cover above said transmission.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
103 words
A scooter comprising a body having a low bed footboard, a rear cover rearwardly of said low bed footboard and a front cover forwardly of said low bed footboard; an engine fixed beneath the forward position of said low bed footboard; a transmission beneath said rear cover rearwardly of said low bed footboard; a power transmission means for conveying power from said engine to said transmission and including a drive shaft extending between said engine and said transmission beneath said low bed footboard; and said transmission being pivotably mounted about a transverse axis located substantially between said power transmission means and said transmission.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
103 words
A scooter comprising a body having a low bed footboard, a rear cover rearwardly of said low bed footboard and a front cover forwardly of said low bed footboard; an engine fixed beneath the forward position of said low bed footboard; a transmission beneath said rear cover rearwardly of said low bed footboard; a power transmission means for conveying power from said engine to said transmission and including a drive shaft extending between said engine and said transmission beneath said low bed footboard; and said transmission being pivotably mounted about a transverse axis located substantially between said power transmission means and said transmission.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The scooter of claim 13 wherein said transmission is a variable diameter pulley V-belt transmission.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The scooter of claim 14 further comprises a storage compartment within said rear cover above said transmission.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The scooter as claimed in either claims 1, 9 or 13 including cooling fan means for the engine, said fan means being located forwardly of the engine.
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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) | 1990-10-05 | 1991-04-06 | 1991-10-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-10-05 | 1995-04-06 | 1995-10-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-10-05 | 1999-04-06 | 1999-10-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |