Frame construction for a vehicle

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2006-10-24

2006-10-24

Morris, Lesley D. (Department: 3611)

Motor vehicles

Including one or more ski-like or runner members

Member substitutable for wheel type support structure

C180S182000, C180S186000, C180S190000, C296S203010, C296S205000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07124848

ABSTRACT:
A frame assembly is described including a tunnel, an engine cradle disposed forward of the tunnel and connected thereto, and a sub-frame disposed forward of the engine cradle and connected thereto. A forward support assembly extends upwardly from the subframe. An upper column extends upwardly from the engine cradle to connect with the forward support assembly. A rear brace assembly extends upwardly from the tunnel to connect with the forward support assembly and the upper column. In one embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle. An endless track is operatively connected to the engine and disposed beneath the tunnel for propulsion. A pair of skis is operatively connected to a steering device for steering. In another embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the engine cradle. A rear wheel is operatively connected to the engine and disposed beneath the tunnel for propulsion, and two front wheels are operatively connected to a steering device for steering.

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