Motor vehicles – Power – Having specific motor-to-body-frame relationship
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-16
2010-02-23
Phan, Hau V (Department: 3618)
Motor vehicles
Power
Having specific motor-to-body-frame relationship
C180S068100, C180S296000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07665566
ABSTRACT:
To effectively cool an electric power steering system having an electric motor. A rough terrain vehicle includes an electric motor that is disposed substantially orthogonal to a steering shaft with an engine and an exhaust pipe that are disposed behind the steering shaft and under a seat. A forced air cooling fan is provided for cooling the electric motor. The forced air cooling fan is provided behind the electric motor and in front of the engine or exhaust pipe.
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Handa Akio
Okada Megumu
Birch & Stewart Kolasch & Birch, LLP
Honda Motor Co. Ltd.
Phan Hau V
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