Internal combustion engine for a snowmobile

Details Internal combustion engine for a snowmobile Internal combustion engine for a snowmobile

2008-05-06

2008-05-06

Winner, Tony (Department: 3611)

Motor vehicles

Including one or more ski-like or runner members

With at least one surface-engaging propulsion element

C180S186000, C180S009640

Reissue Patent

active

RE040289

ABSTRACT:
A snowmobile includes an improved internal combustion engine. The engine comprises a crankcase, a crankshaft rotatably journaled within the crankcase, a cylinder block assembly extending from the crankcase, and a cylinder head assembly connected to an end of the cylinder block opposite the crankcase. A cam drive mechanism including at least one camshaft is rotatably journaled within the cylinder head assembly. A transmission is coupled to the crankshaft to transmit power from the engine to the drive assembly. The cam drive mechanism is connected to the crankshaft at a first end portion of the crankshaft. The transmission is connected to the crankshaft at a second end portion of the crankshaft opposite the first end portion.

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