Patents Assigned to Polaris Industries Inc.
  • Publication number: 20230093742
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes an electric powertrain assembly. The electric powertrain assembly includes at least a battery and a motor for controlling torque at various ground-engaging members of the vehicle. The configuration of the electric powertrain assembly allows for increased storage on the utility vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Boris Rubanovich, Madeline C. Rogers, Austin R. Bartz, Michael A. Hritz, Jacob L. Stock, Scott D. Taylor, John B. Pircon, Zacharey J. Hussong, Matthew B. Robinson, Yassin M. Kelay, Ronald Zurbruegg, Robert C. Wilmot, Jeffrey I. Peterman
  • Publication number: 20230087564
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to facilitate information sharing between vehicles. A relay vehicle may be provided which is in communication with a first group of remote vehicles over a first network and a second group of remote vehicles over a second network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Peizner, Samir P. Ouahhabi
  • Patent number: 11608011
    Abstract: A grip assembly includes a first grip arm, a base member integrally formed with the first grip arm, a second grip arm movably coupled to and independently positionable relative to the first grip arm and a fastener securing the second grip arm relative to the first grip arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Winkler, Collin J. Gavic, Ryan J. Andreae, Michael A. Hritz
  • Patent number: 11607920
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska
  • Publication number: 20230083658
    Abstract: A continuously variable transmission for a vehicle includes a drive clutch, a driven clutch operably coupled to the drive clutch, and a belt extending between the drive and driven clutches. The continuously variable transmission also includes an inner cover and an outer cover removably coupled to the inner cover. At least one of the inner and outer covers includes an air inlet for providing cooling air to the drive and driven clutches and the belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Amery D. Kuhl, Narender Bejawada, Bruce E. Herrala, David J. Hicke, Paul Averillo, Giorgio Demetriou, Jeffrey I. Peterman
  • Patent number: 11603082
    Abstract: A dual input master cylinder, comprising a housing having a first input, a piston base positioned within the housing, and a piston rod having a first end and a second end, the first end of the piston rod abutting the piston base and the second end of the piston rod acting as a second input of the dual input master cylinder, wherein the piston rod is capable of being spaced apart from the piston base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Harry Pongo, James E. Kehren
  • Publication number: 20230072911
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (“ATV”) comprising a frame, a plurality of ground engaging members supporting the frame, a straddle seat coupled to the frame for supporting at least one rider, a powertrain assembly operably coupled to the ground engaging members, the powertrain assembly comprising an engine, a storage container coupled to the frame at a position rearward of the straddle seat, an exterior surface of the storage container including an indentation, and a fuel system fluidly coupled to the engine, the fuel system including a fuel tank, a fuel vapor line fluidly coupling the fuel tank to the engine, and an evaporation canister positioned along the fuel vapor line, wherein the evaporation canister is positioned within the indentation in an exterior surface of the storage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Lindsay S.B. Edwards, Joel B. Kelso
  • Publication number: 20230064416
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame and a plurality of seats supported by the frame including at least one front seat and at least one rear seat. The at least one rear seat includes a seat back and a seat base, the seat back and the seat base being moveable between a lowered position and a raised position. The raised position is defined by the seat back and the seat base of the at least one rear seat being positioned at a first vertical height. The lowered position is defined by the seat back and the seat base of the at least one rear seat being positioned longitudinally rearward of the at last one front seat and at a second vertical height, the first vertical height being greater than the second vertical height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Boris Rubanovich, Aaron D. Deckard
  • Publication number: 20230056939
    Abstract: An electronic assembly 52 includes a plurality of circuit boards 70, 74, 78 each comprising engagement grooves 84 spaced around an outer wall. The assembly includes a plurality of spacers 72, 76 with alignment elements. The alignment elements comprise a first tab 92 and a first tab receiver 93 extending in a first axial direction. The alignment elements further comprising a second tab 90 extending in a second axial direction opposite the first and a second tab receiver 91 extending in the second axial direction. A first spacer 72 is disposed between a first circuit board 70 and a second circuit board 74. The first tab 92 of the first spacer 72 is disposed within a first engagement groove of the first circuit board 70. The second circuit board 74 is disposed between the first spacer 72 and a second spacer 76. A second tab 90 of the first spacer 72 is received in a second engagement groove 84 of the second circuit board 74 and a first tab receiver 93 of the second spacer 76.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. POWELL
  • Patent number: 11584179
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a rear suspension assembly which has a trailing arm generally extending longitudinally. Also, the rear suspension assembly includes an upper radius rod extending in a generally lateral direction relative to a centerline of the vehicle. Additionally, the rear suspension assembly includes a lower radius rod extending in a generally lateral direction relative to the centerline of the vehicle. The rear suspension assembly further includes a suspension member configured to control toe of the at least one rear ground-engaging member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Louis J. Brady, John M. Nutter, Timothy J. Giese, Donald S. Hansen
  • Patent number: 11585300
    Abstract: A fuel system comprising a fuel tank, a mixing volume configured to mix fuel vapor and air, the mixing volume comprising an outlet configured to be fluidly coupled to an engine, and a fuel vapor line configured to fluidly couple the fuel tank to the mixing volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, Lindsay Edwards, Greg W. Fedelem
  • Publication number: 20230049333
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided and includes a frame including a tunnel and a front portion, an endless track at least partially positioned within the tunnel, a ski supporting the front portion of the frame, a spindle coupled to the ski, and a front suspension coupled to the spindle. The ski defines a central plane extending vertically and longitudinally, the central plane defining an inboard lateral side and an outboard lateral side, the ski having a bottom surface and a keel extending therefrom on the outboard lateral side. The spindle is coupled to the ski at a first position on the outboard lateral side of the ski. The front suspension is coupled to the spindle at a second position outboard from the central plane of the ski.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Prusak, Michael A. Hedlund, Dean A. Wensloff, Jeffrey A. Eaton, Joseph P. Wood
  • Publication number: 20230049367
    Abstract: Techniques for thruster system control for a pontoon boat or other watercraft. A thruster system may comprise a plurality of thrusters used to control movement of the pontoon boat in addition to an outboard prime mover. The thrusters may be fixed and/or steerable thrusters. In examples, the thrusters may be retracted based on identifying a condition in which the thrusters may be damaged. The thrusters may be deployed based on identifying a condition in which the thrusters may be used to recharge an associated energy source. User input to control the thrusters may be adapted to account for external forces acting on the pontoon boat. A user interface is provided with which to control the thruster system, via which an operator manipulates a movement intent line to control the thruster system. The user interface may further comprise obstacle indicators, thereby enabling the operator to maneuver the pontoon boat accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Endrizzi, Jacob L. Stock, Austin R. Bartz, Michael J. Fuchs, Erik W. Rogers, Michael T. Yobe, Joseph P. Nuxoll, Kevin P. Blair, John E. Kraus
  • Patent number: 11580949
    Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating information related to a wearable device are disclosed. Exemplary information includes audio information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Steven B. Elgee
  • Patent number: 11578793
    Abstract: A continuously variable transmission for a vehicle includes a drive clutch, a driven clutch operably coupled to the drive clutch, and a belt extending between the drive and driven clutches. The continuously variable transmission also includes an inner cover and an outer cover removably coupled to the inner cover. At least one of the inner and outer covers includes an air inlet for providing cooling air to the drive and driven clutches and the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Amery D. Kuhl, Narender Bejawada, Bruce E. Herrala, David J. Hicke, Paul Averillo, Giorgio Demetriou, Jeffrey I. Peterman
  • Publication number: 20230038414
    Abstract: A cover for watercraft, such as pontoon boats, facilitates easy deployment and removal, as well as compact storage. The cover may be collapsed and deployed in a predetermined manner. The cover may include collapsible poles integrated with the cover fabric, which can be extended and retracted as the cover is deployed and collapsed. An arrangement of zippers and tensioners may be used to facilitate deployment securement and removal of the cover, as well as to facilitate access to at least a portion of the covered portion of watercraft while the cover is deployed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Erik W. Rogers, Michael T. Yobe, David E. Baird, Vicky L. Null, Mark R. McSorley
  • Patent number: 11572118
    Abstract: A three-wheeled vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle frame supported by front ground engaging members and a single rear ground engaging member. The vehicle includes an engine positioned forward of an operator area and a swing arm coupled to the single rear ground engagement member. The operator area of the vehicle may include seating for a driver and a passenger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James AJ Holroyd, Gustavo A. Aramayo, II, Brian T. Utter, Jason J. Hohenstein, D. Brett Gass, Mark A. Ziliak, Mathew B. Wiest, Jeffrey D. Bennett
  • Patent number: 11572813
    Abstract: An engine is disclosed having a water cooling system allowing efficient cooling of the exhaust valves to prevent temperature gradients from building in the engine. Water is therefore pumped through the engine though first and second water cooling cores which discharge through the head. A water manifold is positioned over the discharge opening and includes couplings for the radiator supply, radiator return, water pump supply, oil cooler supply and oil cooler return. The engine has separate chambers to isolate the pistons and cylinders, and reed valves cover the chambers and allow the blow-by gases and oil to enter the oil pan during the power stroke of the engine cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Bluhm, Daniel J. Nugteren, G. Jay McKoskey, Alexander W. Oppermann
  • Patent number: 11572110
    Abstract: A vehicle shown herein is a side by side powersports vehicle having a utility bed recessed in the rear body portion below an upper surface, the utility bed forming a stepped portion relative to the rear body portion and having a maximum lateral width greater than a diameter of at least one of the wheels, and a minimum width less than a diameter of at least one of the wheels, whereby a spare wheel may be stored on the stepped portion of the utility bed. As shown herein, the utility bed is defined as a removable tub, which can be removed from the rear body portion. The utility bed has defined troughs in a floor thereof angled rearwardly wherein the utility bed has drains which drain away from any heat source of the vehicle. The seats of the vehicle allow longitudinal movement and tilt capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Nick S. Levin, Jeffrey A. Ingham, Donovan Fredrickson, Dennis J. Lutz
  • Publication number: 20230032075
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and a front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The snow vehicle has a chain coupling the sprocket of the propulsion unit and a chain tensioning device to take up the chain tension. The chain has a chain guide positioned below a lower run of the chain which directs the chain towards an upper run of the chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Cody L. Telford, Justin R. York, Phillip M. Driggars