Patents Assigned to Polaris Industries Inc.
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Publication number: 20230382493Abstract: A snow vehicle has a plurality of ground engaging members including a pair of track assemblies positioned within a pair of tunnel assemblies. The tunnel assemblies are coupled by a brace assembly extending across the tunnel assemblies. A powertrain is provided which provides power to at least one of the ground engaging members, the powertrain including a multipiece drive axle coupled to at least one of the ground engaging members. The powertrain also includes a fuel tank supported between the track assemblies, the fuel tank configured to provide fuel to the powertrain. The powertrain also includes a cooling assembly including a pair of coolers, each cooler positioned within one of the pair of tunnel assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Nicholas E. Gustafson, Konrad A. Swiatkowski, Robert C. Stapp, Joseph B. Laurin
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Publication number: 20230382494Abstract: A snowmobile has an air intake system integrated into the snowmobile body, and with air intake vents facing rearwardly towards the rider. The air intake system includes a plenum defined by a portion of the body and ducting extending within the body. The ducting is porous to allow the air input noise to be dissipated within the engine compartment. The snowmobile further comprises couplings which may be realigned to accommodate wear. A frame coupler allows multiple differently configured frame tubes to be connected to the tunnel. The chassis of the snowmobile includes a casing for receiving the gears which drive the belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jan R. Vistad, Dustin A. Mertens, Andrew J. Mills, Michael A. Hedlund
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Patent number: 11828239Abstract: A method and system for controlling a wastegate comprises determining a boost pressure target, measuring a boost pressure, determining a boost pressure error from the measured boost pressure and the boost pressure target, determining a wastegate position change based on boost pressure error, and changing the wastegate position corresponding to the wastegate position change.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Dallas J. Blake, James H. Buchwitz, Lucas R. Salfer, Darren J. Hedlund, Reed A. Hanson, Eric L. Gausen
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Patent number: 11827122Abstract: A seating arrangement for a vehicle is shown to include a plurality of seats, including at least two front seats, at least two rear seats, and a rear jump seat positioned intermediate the two rear seats. The jump seat comprises a seat back which is positioned rearwardly of the rear seats, and the rear seats are movable laterally between a first position where the rear seats are proximate to each other and generally covering the seat back of the jump seat, and a second position where the rear seats are spaced apart from each other and the seat back of the jump seat is exposed. The arrangement may also include rear seats which are rotatable relative to the seat backs to provide a storage surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Travis J. Saari
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Publication number: 20230373606Abstract: A pontoon boat including a thruster system is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Bradley R. Fishburn, Blair A. Donat, Gabriel A. Marshall, Michael J. Fuchs, Andrew C. Schmid
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Patent number: 11815037Abstract: A method and system for operating a two-stroke engine includes a fuel system comprising a fuel pressure sensor, fuel temperature sensor and a fuel injector and a controller in communication with the fuel pressure sensor and fuel temperature sensor. The controller controls the fuel injector with a fuel pulsewidth determined by determining a beginning time of a window for measuring fuel pressure, determining an ending time of the window, measuring fuel pressure between the beginning time and the ending time, determining a fuel pulsewidth based on the fuel pressure and fuel temperature and injecting fuel into the two-stroke engine in response to a desired fuel mass.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: James H. Buchwitz, Lucas R. Salfer, G. Jay McKoskey, Jacob Hanson, Ron Danielson, Andreas H. Bilek, Dallas J. Blake, Ralph W. Lauzze, III, Eric L. Gausen
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Patent number: 11814104Abstract: A support frame assembly configured to strengthen an upper frame portion of a frame of a vehicle, comprising a first frame member having a first end and a second end, and a second frame member having a first end and a second end, wherein both the first ends of the first and second frame members are configured to couple to a front half of the frame and the second ends of the first and second frame members are configured to couple to the front half of the frame to strengthen the upper frame portion, at least one of the first and second ends of each of the first and second frame members including at least one mechanically coupled joint configured for coupling each of the first and second frame members to the front half of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventor: Joshua A. Rasa
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Patent number: 11814136Abstract: A snow vehicle includes a frame comprising an upper frame portion and a lower frame portion, a handlebar comprising a handlebar axis, said handlebar coupled to said upper frame portion and said lower frame portion and a tunnel comprising having a driven track shaft and a track rotatably coupled to the driven track shaft within the tunnel. A two-stroke engine includes a crankshaft and a tuned pipe coupled to the engine. The engine and the tuned pipe are positioned between the handlebar axis and the driven track shaft. A continuously variable transmission is disposed between the handlebar axis, the upper frame portion of the frame and the lower frame portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Michael Fuchs, Cody Telford
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Patent number: 11807301Abstract: A side-by-side vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a rear, independent trailing arm suspension system and a drive train. The drive train may include an output from a power train coupled to a jack shaft to drive the vehicle. The jack shaft may be positioned entirely below the power train. A brake and sprocket may be positioned along the jack shaft. Additionally, the power train may be adjustably mounted to a frame of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: William B. Rodriguez, John M. Nutter, Marc P. Vanderhoof, Michael D. Schneider
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Patent number: 11804208Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating information related to a wearable device are disclosed. Exemplary information includes audio information.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jake A. Stafford, Steven B. Elgee, Benjamin S. Fuchs
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Publication number: 20230339286Abstract: A cooling assembly for a hybrid vehicle includes a first cooling system configured to cool an engine and a second cooling system separate from the first cooling system and configured to cool a plurality of electrical components. The second cooling system is configured with a first method of cooling at least a first electrical component and is configured with a second method of cooling at least a second electrical component. The first method of cooling is different from the second method of cooling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Eric J. Borud, Jeremy M. Markstrom, Michael A. Thomas, Greg B. Miner, Christopher P. Matko, Bradley A. Bracht
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Publication number: 20230339316Abstract: A vehicle may include a CVT unit or a power source which requires ambient air. An air inlet for an air intake system coupled to the CVT unit or the power source which requires ambient air may be provided in a side of a cargo carrying portion of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a rear radius arm suspension.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Brian M. Safranski, Robbi L. Peterson, Richard L. Sunsdahl, Aaron D. Deckard, Louis J. Brady
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Patent number: 11794822Abstract: A utility vehicle is described having front and rear passenger area, and an HVAC system provides treated air to both front and rear areas. The front area includes a tunnel extending longitudinally rearwardly, and a low profile duct extends within the tunnel to communicate treated air to the rear passenger area. The frame has been modified to mount a drive shaft carrier bearing to maximize the arear under the tunnel for hose routing. The frame has been modified to maximize the ingress area for the foot of the rear passenger. The frame has been modified to better seal the vehicle when doors are utilized.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Kyle J. Schounard, Shawn D. Peterson
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Publication number: 20230331346Abstract: A tracked vehicle may include a plurality of ground engaging members coupled to a frame through a plurality of suspensions, the plurality of suspensions including at least one adjustable shock absorber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventor: Cody L. Telford
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Patent number: 11787251Abstract: A utility vehicle with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. A vehicle is also disclosed with improved cooling, suspension and drive systems. These features enhance the utility of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska
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Patent number: 11787354Abstract: A vehicle is electrically connected to one or more accessories. The vehicle includes at least one controller that may be configured to identify the accessory based on accessory identification information. The controller may also be configured to provide one or more commands to control an operation of the accessory.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Krosschell, Aidan B. Shaughnessy, Joshua T. Weed, Benjamin S. Fuchs, Adam C. Koosmann, Austin A. Holt, Scott Taylor, Aaron T. Reay
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Patent number: 11788432Abstract: A system for a vehicle has an oil supply, an engine oil pump comprising a plurality of ports and an engine coupled to the plurality of ports. A turbocharger is coupled to the engine. A turbocharger oil pump is coupled to the oil supply comprising a first port coupled to the turbocharger.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Derek D. Zimney, James H. Buchwitz, Dallas J. Blake, Alexander M. Hetteen, Daniel E. Erickson, Chad A. Dale, Darren J. Hedlund, Derek J. Fitzpatrick, Christopher P. Scremin, Reed A. Hanson
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Patent number: 11780326Abstract: In one embodiment, a utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members configured to contact a ground surface, and a powertrain assembly operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. The utility vehicle also includes a frame supported by the ground-engaging members and extending along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a tunnel member coupled to the frame and extending along the longitudinal axis. The tunnel member is positioned at a first height from the ground surface. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a cargo portion supported by the frame and positioned generally rearward of the tunnel member. The cargo portion has a cargo surface substantially aligned with the tunnel member and positioned at a second height from the ground surface. The first height is approximately equal to the second height.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska, Aaron D. Deckard
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Patent number: 11781494Abstract: A system and method of controlling a turbocharged engine system includes receiving a boost mode selection signal and controlling the turbocharged engine system in response to the boost mode selection signal.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: James H. Buchwitz, Lucas R. Salfer, James A. Barczak, Darren J. Hedlund, Reed A. Hanson, Derek Zimney, Chad A. Dale, Daniel E. Erickson, Jon P. Brandt, Alexander M. Hetteen
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Patent number: 11772601Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed which includes a controller having at least one of a vehicle security module and a playback module. The vehicle security module may operate in a secure once mode of operation or in a secure all mode of operation. The playback module records ride information associated with the vehicle. The ride information may be provided to an external device.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: David J. Koenig, Joseph D. Tharaldson, Nathan J. Secor