Multimodal vehicle traction system

Details Multimodal vehicle traction system Multimodal vehicle traction system

2007-04-10

2009-10-13

Hurley, Kevin (Department: 3611)

Motor vehicles

Having four wheels driven

With differential means for driving two wheel sets at...

C180S247000, C180S908000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07600599

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to multiple driven axle vehicles, and particularly to all-terrain vehicles equipped for rear wheel drive, four wheel drive, and on-demand front wheel drive. The invention is directed toward a system of switchable traction options allowing the vehicle operator to easily choose between different modes, such as rear wheel drive with an open or unlocked differential, rear wheel drive with a locked differential, four wheel drive with open differentials, four wheel drive with one locked differential, four wheel drive with two locked differentials, or rear wheel drive with on-demand four wheel drive.

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