Patents Assigned to Polaris Industries Inc.
  • MASTER CYLINDER FOR A BRAKING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230192051
    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: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Harry Pongo, James E. Kehren
  • Snow vehicle
    Patent number: 11679840
    Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and at least one front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The front of the vehicle includes a first front suspension and a second front suspension coupled to the ski. The rear suspension includes a bumper assembly preventing bottoming out of the rear suspension. The rear suspension is coupled to the vehicle frame such that the longitudinal spacing between the vehicle frame and rear suspension is adjustably controllable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Allen M. Mangum, Justin R. York
  • REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY FOR A SNOWMOBILE
    Publication number: 20230182832
    Abstract: A snowmobile extends along a longitudinal axis and includes a frame, a powertrain coupled to the frame and a track operatively coupled to the powertrain, the track having an upper run and a lower run. The snowmobile includes a rear suspension having at least one slide rail having a hyfax defining a plane, at least one front idler wheel in contact with the lower run of the track, at least one center idler wheel positioned adjacent the at least one front idler wheel, and at least one rear idler wheel positioned adjacent the at least one center idler wheel, and wherein the positioning of the at least center idler wheel is configured such that the at least one rear idler wheel is positioned at an angle relative to the plane having a value that is greater than zero.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Hedlund, Matthew J. Prusak, Joseph P. Wood, Corey D. Omdahl, Jeremy R. Eichenberger
  • ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20230174181
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle frame, a saddle-type seat mounted to the frame and having a forward portion and a rearward portion, a cargo area defining a storage compartment positioned at least partially rearward of the saddle-type seat, and a rider support assembly positioned rearward of the forward portion of the saddle-type seat and vertically above at least a portion of the saddle-type seat and the storage compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Cody D. Johnston, Brent J. Hanson, Brian N. Flick, Cameron D. Fisher, Nathan D. Dahl, Peter D. Watson
  • Crankcase mounts and reinforced rubber in mount on force vector
    Patent number: 11668272
    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: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Chad A. Dale, Lawrence J. Hosaluk
  • Multiple chine pontoon boat
    Patent number: 11661148
    Abstract: A pontoon boat is provided that includes a deck and a plurality of pontoons running longitudinally beneath the deck and providing buoyancy to the pontoon boat. The plurality of pontoons include a multi-chine configuration that increases the stability of the pontoon boat and provides handling characteristics similar to that of a hulled boat. The plurality of pontoons may include two outer pontoons and a third pontoon positioned laterally intermediate the outer pontoons. The third pontoon may include a plurality of chines, and each of the outer pontoons may include at least one chine. At least a portion of each of the at least one chines of the outer pontoons may be positioned vertically below the plurality of chines of the third pontoon. The chines on the third pontoon may extend longitudinally further than each of the at least one chines of the outer pontoons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Roy Fishburn, Gabriel A. Marshall
  • Battery key, starter and improved crank
    Patent number: 11661915
    Abstract: A system for starting an engine of a vehicle has a fuel injector injecting fuel into a closed intake port to form an air fuel mixture. The system also includes an actuator rotating a crankshaft in a first direction to open the intake port by moving a piston within a cylinder coupled to the crankshaft. A combustion chamber defines between the cylinder and the port receiving the air fuel mixture through the intake port. The actuator rotates the crankshaft in a second direction to close the intake port. A spark plug ignites the air fuel mixture to start the engine. The engine also includes many other disclosed features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Crain, Trevor F. Rhodes
  • Side-by-side vehicle
    Patent number: 11660927
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly, a cab frame assembly, a front suspension assembly, a rear suspension assembly, a power steering assembly, and a powertrain assembly, all of which may be configured to lower the center of gravity of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Anthony J. Komarek, Aaron D. Deckard, Shawn D. Peterson, Daniel L. Goffman
  • REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20230158848
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a rear suspension assembly which has a trailing arm generally extending longitudinally. The trailing arm includes a joint along a longitudinal length of the trailing arm. 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: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Alex R. Scheuerell, David D. Helgeson, Aaron S. Norton
  • VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20230150588
    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: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Nick S. Levin, Jeffrey A. Ingham, Donovan Fredrickson, Dennis J. Lutz
  • Powered vehicle
    Patent number: 11648997
    Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle assembly. The vehicle assembly may include various portions, such as body panels. The body panels may be interconnected with various support portions that may interconnect select body panel and/or frame portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Brett Nagel
  • Continuously variable transmission
    Patent number: 11649889
    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: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Amery D. Kuhl, Narender Bejawada, Bruce E. Herrala, David J. Hicke, Ryan A. Tholen
  • Exhaust gas bypass valve control for a turbocharger for a two-stroke engine
    Patent number: 11639684
    Abstract: A system and method of operating the same includes an engine speed sensor determining an engine speed, an exhaust gas bypass valve, an exhaust gas bypass valve actuator coupled to the exhaust gas bypass valve and a controller. The controller partially opens the exhaust gas bypass valve with a first predetermined effective area greater than fully closed when the engine speed is at idle. The controller determines an acceleration event, holding the exhaust gas bypass valve open at least a second predetermined effective area greater than fully closed in response to the acceleration event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Buchwitz, Darren J. Hedlund, Derek Zimney, Lucas R. Salfer, Reed A. Hanson, Dallas J. Blake
  • Low loss shunt regulator
    Patent number: 11637506
    Abstract: A direct-current (DC) power generation system for a vehicle, a boosting shunt regulator, and a method of regulating the output of an AC generator with the boosting shunt regulator are provided. The boosting shunt regulator includes gated power switches electrically coupled between AC generator contacts and output contacts. A shunt operates the power switches at duty cycles selected to boost the AC voltages output by the AC generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Crain, Markus Hoffet
  • Side-by-side utility vehicle
    Patent number: 11634060
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame assembly extends generally along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a front seating section coupled to the frame. The front seating section is configured to support an operator and a first passenger. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a rear seating section coupled to the frame. The rear seating section is configured to support a second passenger and a third passenger. The rear seating section has an angled panel configured as a dead pedal for the second and third passengers, and a portion of the rear seating section extends forwardly into the front seating section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Jordy A. Reed, Ricky G. Jaeger, Phillip B. Swain, Gordon J. Steinmetz, Daniel L. Goffman, Andrew T. Ives, Curtis C. Carruth, Aaron D. Deckard
  • ENGINE
    Publication number: 20230121017
    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: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Nugteren, Alexander W. Oppermann, C. Scott Walter, G. Jay McKoskey, Jeffrey M. Maher, Steven M. Tittl
  • Vehicle
    Patent number: 11628722
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, front and rear wheels, a powertrain comprising an engine and transmission, and various other systems and components. The frame includes various features for supporting components and systems of the vehicle. For example, a rear portion of the frame is configured to support a utility bed, a portion of a cooling system, a portion of an air intake system, and a portion of an exhaust system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua A. Rasa, David D. Helgeson, Donald S. Hansen, Alex R. Scheuerell, Steven R. Franker, Stephen L. Nelson, Jeffrey I. Peterman, Owen J. Dickinson, Timothy J. Giese, Ryan K. Lovold
  • Driveline for powersports vehicle
    Patent number: 11624435
    Abstract: A Powersports vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, ground engaging members supporting the frame, comprising at least two front wheel, and a power source for driving the front wheels. A front drive is coupled to the power source and to the front wheels, the front drive being coupled to the frame through isolation mounts to reduce vibration of the front drive through the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Hollman, Michael J. Whiting, Daniel S. Weber, Evan R. Wozniak, Anthony J. Ripley, Jason Carl Plugge, Na Her
  • All terrain vehicle
    Patent number: 11623487
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Nelson, Benjamin J. Dieter, Alan S. Olson, Brian L. Thompson, Jeffrey D. Bennett, Ronnie Danielson, Donald E. Frost, Dan Weber, Ty P. Warner
  • Roof for vehicle
    Patent number: D987547
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Scott T. Mazour, James A J Holroyd, Carl D. Christensen, Brian T. Utter, Ian M. Dunn