Rough terrain vehicle

Details Rough terrain vehicle Rough terrain vehicle

1995-08-09

1996-08-20

Rice, Kenneth R.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

180 2408, B60G 2102

Patent

active

055472079

ABSTRACT:
A rough terrain vehicle having a vehicle frame which maintains the vehicle platform and body in a relatively level position even when traversing slanted or uneven terrain is disclosed. The vehicle frame includes first and second forwardly-extending frame arms, and third and fourth rearwardly-extending frame arms. A central axle connects the frame arms at a midpoint of the vehicle and permits relative movement of the frame arms about pivot points at each side of the vehicle. Length-adjustable connecting members are provided at each side of the vehicle for controlling relative movement of the frame arms about the pivot points. A control mechanism is operatively associated with the connecting members for adjusting the relative positions of the frame arms so that the central axle remains relatively level even as the wheels follow the contour of slanted or uneven terrain. The vehicle platform and body are supported by the central axle so the vehicle body which carries the driver also remains level as the vehicle travels over the ground surface.

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patent: 4186815 (1980-02-01), Hart
patent: 4941539 (1990-07-01), Kopczynski

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