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INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC COMPONENT IN VEHICLE BODY
20230312038 · 2023-10-05 ·

A vehicle component includes a body having a plurality of layers where each of the plurality of layers is a composite material. The body includes a recess formed in one or more of the plurality of layers. A lighting material is disposed in the recess and includes a tube having a first end and a second end, and a light guide disposed within the tube and extending between the first end and the second end of the tube. A light source is adjacent to one or more of the first end and the second end of the tube. The light source is directed toward the light guide and configured to illuminate the lighting material. The recess is sized to receive the tube.

INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC COMPONENT IN VEHICLE BODY
20230312038 · 2023-10-05 ·

A vehicle component includes a body having a plurality of layers where each of the plurality of layers is a composite material. The body includes a recess formed in one or more of the plurality of layers. A lighting material is disposed in the recess and includes a tube having a first end and a second end, and a light guide disposed within the tube and extending between the first end and the second end of the tube. A light source is adjacent to one or more of the first end and the second end of the tube. The light source is directed toward the light guide and configured to illuminate the lighting material. The recess is sized to receive the tube.

SKID PLATE, SECONDARY SKID PLATE, AND TRACK DRIVE PROTECTOR FOR A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

A recreational vehicle may include a track drive protector attached to a bottom-out protector. The track drive protector is configured to mate with the bottom-out protector. A recreational vehicle may further or alternatively include a secondary skid plate attached to the skid plate. The secondary skid plate is configured to mate with the skid plate and/or the forward frame assembly. The track drive protector and the secondary skid plate may provide additional support to the vehicle, help deflect debris away from the underside of the vehicle, and/or absorb impact forces when the vehicle strikes an object.

SKID PLATE, SECONDARY SKID PLATE, AND TRACK DRIVE PROTECTOR FOR A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

A recreational vehicle may include a track drive protector attached to a bottom-out protector. The track drive protector is configured to mate with the bottom-out protector. A recreational vehicle may further or alternatively include a secondary skid plate attached to the skid plate. The secondary skid plate is configured to mate with the skid plate and/or the forward frame assembly. The track drive protector and the secondary skid plate may provide additional support to the vehicle, help deflect debris away from the underside of the vehicle, and/or absorb impact forces when the vehicle strikes an object.

RUNNING BOARD SUPPORT MEMBER
20230286612 · 2023-09-14 ·

A snow vehicle includes a vehicle body and a member. The vehicle body includes a forward frame and a tunnel. The member includes a tubular support and a first end secured to the forward frame. The forward frame includes a tube extending downward and rearward from a steering column mount. The tube of the forward frame is secured with the tubular support to define a continuous tube extending from the steering column mount to the member.

NARROW THREE WHEELED VEHICLE WITH STABILIZING AND MODULAR MECHANISMS

A three-wheeled vehicle includes a vehicle frame supported by a single wheel engaging the ground in the front and two wheels engaging the ground in the rear. The operator area of the vehicle may include seating for a driver and a passenger, one in front of the other. The three-wheeled vehicle is uniquely designed so that it can be easily modified by addition or removal of additional structures after it is purchased. The vehicle is ultra-narrow but achieves stability by unique mechanisms.

NARROW THREE WHEELED VEHICLE WITH STABILIZING AND MODULAR MECHANISMS

A three-wheeled vehicle includes a vehicle frame supported by a single wheel engaging the ground in the front and two wheels engaging the ground in the rear. The operator area of the vehicle may include seating for a driver and a passenger, one in front of the other. The three-wheeled vehicle is uniquely designed so that it can be easily modified by addition or removal of additional structures after it is purchased. The vehicle is ultra-narrow but achieves stability by unique mechanisms.

Narrow three wheeled vehicle with stabilizing and modular mechanisms

A three-wheeled vehicle includes a vehicle frame supported by a single wheel engaging the ground in the front and two wheels engaging the ground in the rear. The operator area of the vehicle may include seating for a driver and a passenger, one in front of the other. The three-wheeled vehicle is uniquely designed so that it can be easily modified by addition or removal of additional structures after it is purchased. The vehicle is ultra-narrow but achieves stability by unique mechanisms.

Narrow three wheeled vehicle with stabilizing and modular mechanisms

A three-wheeled vehicle includes a vehicle frame supported by a single wheel engaging the ground in the front and two wheels engaging the ground in the rear. The operator area of the vehicle may include seating for a driver and a passenger, one in front of the other. The three-wheeled vehicle is uniquely designed so that it can be easily modified by addition or removal of additional structures after it is purchased. The vehicle is ultra-narrow but achieves stability by unique mechanisms.

Omni-directional self-orienting breakaway structures
11745661 · 2023-09-05 ·

An omni-directional self-orienting structure for a motorcycle, ATV, UTV, off road vehicle, snowmobile, bicycle or other vehicle. The structure extends from the vehicle and will deflect or breakaway under an applied force such as an impact, for example by a tree branch strike or crash. The structure can re-position and re-orient itself once the force is removed. Examples of the structure are hand guards, side mirrors, turn signals, extended lights, mounts and antennas. Apparatus and method claims are provided.