Patents Assigned to Polaris Industries Inc.
  • Side-by-side diesel utility vehicle
    Patent number: 10915600
    Abstract: A utility vehicle comprises a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame includes a front frame portion, a mid-frame portion, and a rear frame portion. The utility vehicle further comprises an attachment supported at the front frame portion. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes an operator area supported by the frame and including an operator seat and an adjacent passenger seat spaced apart from the operator seat. The operator seat and the passenger seat are in a side-by-side arrangement. The utility vehicle also comprises an auxiliary power assembly having an attachment shaft configured to be operably coupled to the attachment. The attachment shaft extends in a generally longitudinal direction of the utility vehicle and projects outwardly from the front frame portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy C. Smith, Marcus A. Wetterlund
  • Winch for a vehicle having damage protection
    Patent number: 10899590
    Abstract: A winch and method for operating the winch includes a winch body having a first drum support, a second drum support and a drum rotatably coupled to the first drum support and the second drum support. The winch further comprises a plurality of gears coupled to the second drum support and the drum. A motor is coupled to the drum through the plurality of gears. A motor cover is coupled to the first drum support. A gear cover is coupled to the second drum support and houses the plurality of gears therein. A supplemental cover covers at least a portion of the motor cover or a portion of the gear cover or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Glen L. Kukula, Hitesh R. Patel
  • Snow vehicle
    Patent number: 10899415
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a uni-body frame having a forward engine compartment, 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 located outside of the frame and directly coupled to the belt drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Jimmy D. Brooks
  • Seat belt energy management loop
    Patent number: 10894525
    Abstract: A seat belt energy management loop system is disclosed. The seat belt energy management loop system reduces off-axis loading on a retractor for a seat belt during side loading of a vehicle. The seat belt energy management loop system includes a triangularly shaped wire loop, a first spacer attached to a first end of the wire loop and a second spacer attached to the second end of the wire loop. A fastener passes through the first and second spacers to attach the wire loop to a vehicle and relative to the seat belt retractor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James A. J. Holroyd, Shane W. Marko, Daniel W. Vogl
  • Snow vehicle
    Patent number: 10889338
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Cody L. Telford, Justin R. York, Phillip M. Driggars
  • Latching system for a vehicle seat
    Patent number: 10889222
    Abstract: A seat latching system for use in moving a movable seat portion between a first position and a second position. The seat latching system includes a first fastener that is attached to a first location and a second fastener that is attached to a second location. An elongated resilient strap extends from a first end to a second end and has a first coupling at the first end and a second coupling at the second end. The first coupling is attached to the first fastener and the second coupling is attached to the second fastener. The elongated resilient strap allows the movable seat portion to move between the first position and the second position while the strap is under tension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Bryce A. Holm, Craig D. Hawes
  • Winch and plow control system
    Patent number: 10883235
    Abstract: A winch and plow control system is disclosed. The winch and plow control system enables automatic control of a plow attached to a vehicle in order to raise and lower the plow based upon a vehicle parameter. The vehicle parameter can be a gear input that is monitored to automatically raise and lower the plow depending upon the gear selected. Wireless and remote control of the winch is also available, as well as a back-dragging automatic plow mode and a normal automatic plow mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Norstad, Joseph P. Nuxoll, Elaine M. Scott
  • Vehicle-to-vehicle communication system
    Patent number: 10887737
    Abstract: A method and system includes a first radio generating a beacon signal. The beacon signal has group beacon data for a group comprising a plurality of radios and the first radio. The first radio transmits the beacon signal during a beacon timeslot of a frame. The frame has a plurality of timeslots. A second radio outside the group receives the beacon signal, identifies a first timeslot that is unused based on the group beacon data and communicates data from the second radio to the group during the first timeslot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Steven B. Elgee, Richard I. Klaus
  • Power boost regulator
    Patent number: 10870465
    Abstract: A power generation system is provided including a power boost regulator operative to provide load matched voltage operation of an AC power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Crain, Derek D. Zimney
  • Side-by-side ATV
    Patent number: 10864828
    Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to trail compliant side-by-side all terrain vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Larry Sunsdahl, Aaron David Deckard, Marcus Johannes Tullemans, Jason Carl Plugge, Alan A. Meyer, Brian Michael Safranski
  • THRUSTER ARRANGEMENT FOR A BOAT
    Publication number: 20200385097
    Abstract: A pontoon boat including a thruster system is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley R. Fishburn, Blair A. Donat, Gabriel A. Marshall, Michael J. Fuchs, Andrew C. Schmid
  • Method and system for controlling an engine
    Patent number: 10859027
    Abstract: A system and method for operating an engine comprises an engine speed sensor generating an engine speed signal, a throttle position sensor generating a throttle position signal, a sensor module comprising at least one of a fuel pressure sensor generating a fuel pressure signal corresponding to a fuel pressure and a fuel temperature sensor generating a fuel temperature signal corresponding to a fuel temperature into the engine. A controller is coupled to the fuel injector, the engine speed sensor and the sensor module. The controller determines a pulse width duration for the fuel injector based on engine speed and throttle position, determining a pulse width correction factor as a function of at least one of the fuel temperature signal and the fuel pressure signal, determining a second pulse width duration based on the first pulse width, and operating the fuel injector with the second pulse width duration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Dallas J. Blake
  • EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CONTROL FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20200378344
    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: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon P. Graus, Lindsay Edwards, Greg W. Fedelem
  • Method and system for forming a distanced-based group in a vehicle to vehicle communication system
    Patent number: 10856117
    Abstract: A method and system includes a first radio establishing a group of radios that has a first plurality of radios and the first radio and a second radio not within the group. The first radio generates a first communication signal. The first communication signal includes a first radio identifier and first position data. The first radio receives the first communication signal, determines second position data of the first radio and compares the first position data and the second position data to obtain a distance. The first radio or the second radio broadcasts the first radio identifier and the first position data to the group when the distance is within a predetermined distance in response to comparing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B E Puckette, Richard I. Klaus
  • PTO quick attach for vehicle
    Patent number: 10843565
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed. The utility vehicle is configured to support a removable implement. The removable implement may include one or more components configured to be powered by a power take off system of the utility vehicle. The removable implement may also include one or more components configured to be powered by a hydraulic system of the utility vehicle. An operator of the utility vehicle, without exiting a cab of the utility vehicle, can couple the implement to the utility vehicle such that the hydraulic components are hydraulically coupled to the vehicle's hydraulic system and such that the components of the implement configured to be powered by a power take off system of the utility vehicle are operably coupled to the power take off system of the utility vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin K. Briese, Jacob D. Hanson
  • UTILITY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20200353981
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the plurality of ground-engaging members, and a seating area supported by the frame assembly and configured to support at least an operator and a passenger. The vehicle also includes a cargo area positioned rearward of the seating area and including a floor configured to support cargo thereon. Additionally, the vehicle includes a powertrain assembly including an engine and a transmission operably coupled to at least one of the plurality of ground-engaging members. A heat exchanger is fluidly coupled to the engine. The heat exchanger is angled relative to the floor of the cargo area and positioned along a lateral side of the cargo area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Austin L. Houkom, Kyle J. Schounard, David J. Hicke, Shawn D. Peterson, Travis J. Ellefson
  • Method and system for controlling the speed of a vehicle
    Patent number: 10809741
    Abstract: A system for regulating the speed of a vehicle includes defining a first border for a first geographic region. The border has a first speed within the border and a second speed outside of the border. The system includes determining a first velocity of the vehicle including a vehicle speed and direction of the vehicle approaching the border. The difference between the vehicle speed and the second speed is the calculated, as is a distance between the vehicle and the border. If the difference between the vehicle speed and the second speed divided by the distance is greater than a predetermined value, the vehicle is decelerated at a rate so that the vehicle will have a second speed when the vehicle reaches the border.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Hille, Chun Lan, Scott D. Taylor, Joseph B. Bottensek, Jacob D. Scherer, Duane D. Wagner, Jacob J. Minick
  • Utility vehicle
    Patent number: 10800250
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame supported by the ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly. The powertrain assembly includes an engine, a shiftable transmission, a continuously variable transmission, and a charger. Additionally, the utility vehicle may include a cooling assembly fluidly coupled to at least the engine and the charger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Nugteren, Andrew C. Schleif, Stephen L. Nelson, Anthony J. Ripley
  • Headlight of a three-wheeled vehicle
    Patent number: D904227
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Garth H. Bracy
  • Winch
    Patent number: D906624
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Wilcox, Michael A. Hritz