Patents Assigned to Polaris Industries Inc.
  • Exhaust-tuning port and timing and combustion chamber shape
    Patent number: 10648399
    Abstract: A two cycle engine having a block defining an exhaust port and a cylinder, a head, and a piston defining a combustion chamber is disclosed. The exhaust port has a resonant frequency that causes a portion of the combusted and uncombusted exhaust gasses to flow from the exhaust system and back into the combustion chamber. At a speed above the predetermined speed, a majority of the portion of the combusted and uncombusted exhaust gasses flows from the exhaust system and back into the combustion chamber without engaging the skirt of the piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James A Barczak, Lawrence J. Hosaluk, Dallas J. Blake, Darren J. Hedlund
  • Utility Grip For Use With Utility Vehicle
    Publication number: 20200139899
    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: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: John M. WINKLER, Collin J. GAVIC, Ryan J. ANDREAE, Michael A. HRITZ
  • SNOW BIKE AND A FRONT SUSPENSION FOR A SNOW BIKE
    Publication number: 20200140000
    Abstract: A front fork assembly of a snow bike is disclosed having left and right legs, each having an upper leg portion and a lower leg portion. The left leg upper and lower leg portions are linearly movable relative to each other. A right leg has an upper leg portion and a lower leg portion, the right leg upper and lower leg portions are linearly movable relative to each other. A ski mount has a lower end for coupling to a ski and an upper end for coupling to the left and right leg. A linear force element is coupled to the left and right legs with a first end adjacent the first ends of the forks and seconds ends coupled to the ski, the linear force element has a different linear force characteristic than the left and right legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Cody L. Telford
  • Connected Helmet System And Method Of Operating The Same
    Publication number: 20200145815
    Abstract: A helmet for communicating with a vehicle function controller and method for operating the same has a first memory, a first transmitter, a first receiver and a first controller in communication with the first memory, the first transmitter and the first receiver. The first receiver receives a plurality of vehicle function settings. The first memory stores the vehicle function settings within a memory of the helmet. The first transmitter communicates the vehicle function settings from the first memory to the vehicle function controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Scott D. TAYLOR, Troy D. KENDRICK
  • Three-wheeled vehicle
    Patent number: 10639985
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly supported by the frame. The powertrain assembly includes at least an engine. The vehicle further includes a cooling assembly fluidly coupled to at least the engine and which includes a radiator and at least one fan positioned rearward of the radiator and angled relative to the radiator. A rear shroud is positioned between the radiator and fan and includes an air bypass assembly to exhaust air thought he rear shroud at higher speeds of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Giancarlo Battaglini, Bret H. RempelEwert, Scott T. Mazour, Kristopher K. Biegler, Rickie A. Evenson
  • Engine braking system for continuously variable transmission
    Patent number: 10641366
    Abstract: A continuously variable clutch (CVT) is disclosed which is operable in a first direction to transfer power from a power source to ground engaging members of a vehicle, and in a second direction where the ground engaging members brake and/or drive the engine. The CVT has a braking assembly having a thrust member positioned over a drive clutch shaft and adjacent an outer sheave of the drive clutch. A flanged sleeve is operatively coupled to the drive clutch shaft and generally positioned intermediate the inner and outer sheaves of the drive clutch, with a portion of the flanged sleeve being adjacent the thrust member. The flanged sleeve is fixed relative to the drive clutch shaft when operating in the first direction and is cooperable with the thrust member to move the flanged member axially relative to the drive clutch shaft and towards the inner sheave when operating in the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Amery D. Kuhl, Anthony J. Ripley, Stephen L. Nelson
  • Autonomous ready vehicle
    Patent number: 10640101
    Abstract: A system and method for interfacing an autonomous or remote control drive-by-wire controller with a vehicle's control modules. Vehicle functions including steering, braking, starting, etc. are controllable by wire via a control network. A CAN architecture is used as an interface between the remote/autonomous controller and the vehicle's control modules. A CAN module interface provides communication between a vehicle control system and a supervisory, remote, autonomous, or drive-by-wire controller. The interface permits the supervisory control to control vehicle operation within pre-determined bounds and using control algorithms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Amber P. Malone, David J. Koenig, Kevin P. Blair, Patrick D. Weldon, Cole A. Sytsma
  • Suspension Pre-Load Adjustment System
    Publication number: 20200130451
    Abstract: A suspension system for a vehicle and method for operating the same includes a shock absorber housing having a longitudinal axis, a spring disposed around the shock absorber housing and a retainer collar disposed around the shock absorber housing. An actuator coupled to the retainer housing moves at least a portion of the retainer housing to move the spring in a direction corresponding the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon J. STEINMETZ, Jonathon P. OAKDEN-GRAUS, David D. HELGESON
  • Winch for a Vehicle having Damage Protection
    Publication number: 20200131010
    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: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Glen L. KUKULA, Hitesh R. PATEL
  • UTILITY VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20200122776
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Adam J. Schlangen, Jason K. Raska, Aaron D. Deckard
  • Crankcase mounts and reinforced rubber in mount on force vector
    Patent number: 10619615
    Abstract: An engine is disclosed having a starter clutch ring gear, and a crank case having an integral starter pinion accepting member defining a through bore, and a gear assembly having an exterior surface configured to engage a flywheel and an surface engaging the second of the shaft. A starter pinion shaft is disposed through the through bore. The integral starter pinion accepting member defines a surface coupled to an engine mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Chad A. Dale, Lawrence J. Hosaluk
  • Seat latch mechanism
    Patent number: 10618430
    Abstract: A latch system for selectively coupling an object such as a seat or an accessory to a vehicle is disclosed having an object having a pair of rear legs each having a latch and a pair of front legs, each of the legs having a floor-engaging member having an upper surface and a pair of side surfaces. The floor has a pair of forward-front integral coupling members configured to slidably accept and engage the pair of front legs floor-engaging members, and two pair of rear-side integral coupling members positioned adjacent to both of the rear legs floor engaging members. Each latch positioned on each of the rear legs is configured to releasably engage two of the rear-side integral coupling members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Boris Rubanovich
  • Diagnostic systems and methods of a continuously variable transmission
    Patent number: 10614638
    Abstract: A diagnostic system of a vehicle for diagnosing a drive belt of a continuously variable transmission. A diagnostic circuit detects or predicts a fault of the drive belt based on an operating parameter received from a sensor associated with the vehicle during a predetermined diagnostic period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan D. Carlson, Brian R. Gillingham, Amery D. Kuhl, John F. Kallis, Bruce E. Herrala, Karl J. Grajkowski, Jonathon P. Oakden-Graus, Stephen L. Nelson
  • Electric vehicle
    Patent number: 10603997
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided including a frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a front frame module, a middle frame module, and a rear frame module. The front frame module is fastened to a front portion of the middle frame module. The rear frame module is fastened to a rear portion of the middle frame module. The middle frame module is interchangeable with at least one other middle frame module to change a length of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Mark P. Bergstrom, Brian T. Hertzberg, Brent D. Raske, Gary V. Owen, Benjamin M. Johnson, David D. Helgeson, Jeffrey G. Jepsen, Alyssa D. Johnson
  • Recreational vehicle group management system
    Patent number: 10595160
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to permit groups of recreational vehicle riders and others the ability to quickly create and join groups without prior knowledge of the contact information of everyone in the group. In one embodiment, groups are joinable based on the proximity information of the prospective member and the current group members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Gray I. Rentz, Adam C. Koosmann, Nathan A. Good, Jacob H. Larson, Rebecca C. Deitz, David J. Koenig
  • Brake assembly shield and scraper
    Patent number: 10591003
    Abstract: A brake assembly for a wheel on a vehicle includes a brake disc, a caliper assembly operably coupled to the brake disc, a brake line fluidly coupled to the caliper assembly, and a brake shield positioned adjacent a portion of the caliper assembly. The brake shield includes a first arm positioned on a first side of a portion of the brake disc and a second arm positioned on a second side of the portion of the brake disc. The brake disc further includes a recess configured to receive a portion of the brake line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: R. Marcus Mansfield, Michael D. Schneider
  • Cooling jacket for exhaust valve and thermostat and cooling bottle
    Patent number: 10590833
    Abstract: A coolant bottle defines a first chamber and a second chamber fluidly coupled to the first chamber at a valve seat. The first chamber is fluidly coupled to a source of heated engine cooling fluid, while the second chamber is fluidly coupled to an engine water pump. A thermally responsive actuator is disposed within the first chamber, and has a thermally actuated sliding member having a valve seat engaging surface. The thermally actuated sliding member is movable from a first open position to a second closed position when the coolant is above a first temperature. The thermally responsive actuator is disposed within the first chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Darren J. Hedlund, Oliver J. Young
  • ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20200079211
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle including a frame having longitudinally-spaced ends defining a first longitudinal axis, and an engine supported by the frame. The engine includes a crankshaft defining a second longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Bennett, Sean E. Sherrod
  • Electronic control of a transmission
    Patent number: 10584790
    Abstract: A recreational vehicle is provided including a power source, such as an engine or an electric motor, and a transmission having a variable gear ratio. A sub-transmission coupled to an output of the transmission includes a plurality of selectable gear configurations including park gear and at least one of a forward gear, a neutral gear and a reverse gear. An electronic controller is operative to electronically control the gear configuration of the sub-transmission in response to a set of conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew P. McGuire, Cole A. Sytsma, Brian D. Krosschell
  • Sunshade
    Patent number: D878268
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Garth H. Bracy