公开(公告)号：US12007014B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-11

申请号：US18107329

申请日：2023-02-08

Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.

Inventor： Stephen L. Nelson ,  Amery D. Kuhl ,  Narender Bejawada ,  Bruce E. Herrala ,  David J. Hicke ,  Ryan A. Tholen

IPC: F16H57/027 ,  F16H41/30 ,  F16H57/035 ,  F16H57/04 ,  F16H61/66 ,  F16H61/662 ,  F28F9/22 ,  F16H57/023

CPC classification number: F16H57/027 ,  F16H41/30 ,  F16H57/035 ,  F16H57/0416 ,  F16H57/0489 ,  F16H61/66 ,  F16H61/662 ,  F28F9/22 ,  F16H2057/0235 ,  F16H2061/6607 ,  F16H2061/66295 ,  F16H2700/02 ,  F28F2215/04

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission for a vehicle includes a drive clutch, a driven clutch operably coupled to the drive clutch, and a belt extending between the drive and driven clutches. The continuously variable transmission also includes an inner cover and an outer cover removably coupled to the inner cover. At least one of the inner and outer covers includes an air inlet for providing cooling air to the drive and driven clutches and the belt.

公开(公告)号：US20230184318A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-15

申请号：US18107329

申请日：2023-02-08

Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.

Inventor： Stephen L. Nelson ,  Amery D. Kuhl ,  Narender Bejawada ,  Bruce E. Herrala ,  David J. Hicke ,  Ryan A. Tholen

IPC: F16H57/027 ,  F16H61/66 ,  F16H57/04 ,  F16H41/30 ,  F28F9/22 ,  F16H57/035 ,  F16H61/662

CPC classification number: F16H57/027 ,  F16H61/66 ,  F16H57/0489 ,  F16H57/0416 ,  F16H41/30 ,  F28F9/22 ,  F16H57/035 ,  F16H61/662 ,  F16H2057/0235

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission for a vehicle includes a drive clutch, a driven clutch operably coupled to the drive clutch, and a belt extending between the drive and driven clutches. The continuously variable transmission also includes an inner cover and an outer cover removably coupled to the inner cover. At least one of the inner and outer covers includes an air inlet for providing cooling air to the drive and driven clutches and the belt.

公开(公告)号：US10672207B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-02

申请号：US15876343

申请日：2018-01-22

Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.

Inventor： Ryan D. Carlson ,  Brian R. Gillingham ,  Amery D. Kuhl ,  John F. Kallis ,  Bruce E. Herrala ,  Karl J. Grajkowski ,  Jonathon P. Oakden-Graus ,  Stephen L. Nelson

IPC: G01M13/02 ,  G07C5/08 ,  B60W50/02 ,  B60W50/14 ,  F16H57/01 ,  F16H61/12 ,  F16H63/50 ,  F16H61/662 ,  F16H9/18

Abstract: A diagnostic system of a vehicle for diagnosing a drive belt of a continuously variable transmission. A diagnostic circuit detects or predicts a fault of the drive belt based on an operating parameter received from a sensor associated with the vehicle during a predetermined diagnostic period.

公开(公告)号：US20180180141A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-28

申请号：US15388221

申请日：2016-12-22

Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.

Inventor： Amery D. Kuhl ,  Anthony J. Ripley ,  Stephen L. Nelson

IPC: F16H9/18

CPC classification number: F16H9/18 ,  F16H55/56 ,  F16H55/563 ,  F16H61/21 ,  F16H61/66245

Abstract: A continuously variable clutch (CVT) is disclosed which is operable in a first direction to transfer power from a power source to ground engaging members of a vehicle, and in a second direction where the ground engaging members brake and/or drive the engine. The CVT has a braking assembly having a thrust member positioned over a drive clutch shaft and adjacent an outer sheave of the drive clutch. A flanged sleeve is operatively coupled to the drive clutch shaft and generally positioned intermediate the inner and outer sheaves of the drive clutch, with a portion of the flanged sleeve being adjacent the thrust member. The flanged sleeve is fixed relative to the drive clutch shaft when operating in the first direction and is cooperable with the thrust member to move the flanged member axially relative to the drive clutch shaft and towards the inner sheave when operating in the second direction.

公开(公告)号：US20230331081A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-19

申请号：US18212400

申请日：2023-06-21

Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.

Inventor： Daniel S. Weber ,  Brian N. Flick ,  Curtis C. Carruth ,  Shawn D. Peterson ,  Daniel L. Burt ,  Brent A. Erspamer ,  Clinton A. Johnson ,  Brian J. Seidel ,  Michael C. Bohnsack ,  Andrew J. Miller ,  Jason R. Fields ,  Amery D. Kuhl

IPC: B60K17/04 ,  B60K11/06 ,  B60G3/20 ,  B60G15/06 ,  F16H57/04 ,  B60K13/02

CPC classification number: B60K17/04 ,  B60K11/06 ,  B60G3/20 ,  B60G15/062 ,  B60G15/065 ,  F16H57/0416 ,  B60K13/02 ,  B60P1/04

Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame, a powertrain assembly, a front suspension assembly, and a rear suspension assembly. A cargo bed may be supported by the frame at the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes an operator seat and at least one passenger seat positioned within an operator area. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes doors to enclose the operator area.

公开(公告)号：US20230313872A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-05

申请号：US18130604

申请日：2023-04-04

Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.

Inventor： Morgan I. Burgett ,  Jonathon P. Graus ,  Matthew L. Gross ,  Zacharey J. Hussong ,  Hans-Rudolf Jenni ,  Maverick J. Klotz ,  Beat R. Kohler ,  Amery D. Kuhl ,  Stephen L. Nelson ,  Jeffrey I. Peterman ,  Andrew C. Schleif ,  Dylan T. Truskolaski ,  Evan R. Wozniak ,  Ronald Zurbruegg

IPC: F16H37/08 ,  F16H61/662

CPC classification number: F16H37/0846 ,  F16H61/66254 ,  F16H2037/0886 ,  F16H2061/661

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a powertrain assembly including a continuously variable transmission and, in some examples, a clutch. The clutch may be operably coupled between a prime mover and the continuously variable transmission. Additionally, or alternatively, a clutch may be operable coupled after or downstream of the continuously variable transmission. Aspects of the powertrain assembly may be controlled to provide starting-clutch functionality, to provide torque-limiting functionality, and/or to adapt operation of the powertrain for any of a variety of conditions.

公开(公告)号：US11752860B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-12

申请号：US16677110

申请日：2019-11-07

Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.

Inventor： Jason R. Fields ,  Daniel S. Weber ,  Amery D. Kuhl ,  Andrew J. Miller

IPC: B60K17/04 ,  B60K13/02 ,  B60K11/06 ,  B60G3/20 ,  B60G15/06 ,  F16H57/04 ,  B60P1/04 ,  B60K13/04 ,  B62D33/02 ,  B60K17/08 ,  B60K5/00 ,  E05D5/02 ,  E05D11/06 ,  E05D3/02 ,  B60G11/48 ,  B60J5/04 ,  B60N2/01 ,  B62D1/18 ,  B62D21/18 ,  B60G3/02 ,  B60K17/06 ,  B60K5/04 ,  B60K37/02

CPC classification number: B60K17/04 ,  B60G3/20 ,  B60G15/062 ,  B60G15/065 ,  B60K11/06 ,  B60K13/02 ,  F16H57/0416 ,  B60G3/02 ,  B60G11/48 ,  B60G2200/14 ,  B60G2200/156 ,  B60G2202/312 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2300/07 ,  B60G2300/124 ,  B60J5/0487 ,  B60K5/04 ,  B60K13/04 ,  B60K17/06 ,  B60K17/08 ,  B60K37/02 ,  B60K2005/003 ,  B60K2370/60 ,  B60K2370/685 ,  B60N2/01 ,  B60P1/04 ,  B60Y2200/20 ,  B60Y2400/72 ,  B62D1/18 ,  B62D21/183 ,  B62D33/02 ,  E05D5/0207 ,  E05D11/06 ,  E05D2003/027 ,  E05Y2900/531

Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame, a powertrain assembly, a front suspension assembly, and a rear suspension assembly. A cargo bed may be supported by the frame at the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes an operator seat and at least one passenger seat positioned within an operator area. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes doors to enclose the operator area.

公开(公告)号：US20220415102A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-29

申请号：US17896398

申请日：2022-08-26

Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.

Inventor： Jonathon P. Graus ,  Bruce E. Herrala ,  Amery D. Kuhl ,  Karl J. Grajkowski

IPC: G07C5/08 ,  F16H57/01 ,  F16H63/50 ,  F16H61/662 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B60W50/02 ,  F16H61/12 ,  F02D41/02

Abstract: A diagnostic system of a vehicle for diagnosing a drive belt of a continuously variable transmission. A diagnostic circuit detects or predicts a fault of the drive belt based on an operating parameter received from a sensor associated with the vehicle during a predetermined diagnostic period.

公开(公告)号：US20200248793A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-06

申请号：US16855394

申请日：2020-04-22

Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.

Inventor： Amery D. Kuhl ,  Jacob R. Jain ,  David J. Hicke ,  Steven L. Nelson ,  Anthony J. Ripley

IPC: F16H57/04 ,  F16H57/027

Abstract: A vehicle may include a continuously variable transmission which requires non-recycled air. The continuously variable transmission may provide non-recycled air to a first number of sheaves of the continuously variable transmission with a second number of air supply conduits, the second number being less than the first number. A cover of the continuously variable transmission may have a unitary body.

公开(公告)号：US20200149615A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-14

申请号：US16744850

申请日：2020-01-16

Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.

Inventor： Amery D. Kuhl ,  Anthony J. Ripley ,  Stephen L. Nelson

IPC: F16H9/18 ,  F16H61/662 ,  F16H55/56

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is disclosed which is operable in a first direction to transfer power from a power source to ground engaging members of a vehicle, and in a second direction where the ground engaging members brake and/or drive the engine. The CVT has a braking assembly having a thrust member positioned over a drive clutch shaft and adjacent an outer sheave of the drive clutch. A flanged sleeve is operatively coupled to the drive clutch shaft and generally positioned intermediate the inner and outer sheaves of the drive clutch, with a portion of the flanged sleeve being adjacent the thrust member. The flanged sleeve is fixed relative to the drive clutch shaft when operating in the first direction and is cooperable with the thrust member to move the flanged member axially relative to the drive clutch shaft and towards the inner sheave when operating in the second direction.