A steering system for a snowmobile includes a handlebar assembly and a steering column that has an upper end coupled to the handlebar assembly. An electronic steering assist unit is coupled to the steering column between upper and lower posts of the steering column. A steering arm assembly is coupled to a lower end of the lower post. First and second tie rods respectively couple the steering arm assembly to first and second ski assemblies such that turning the handlebar assembly, together with the assistance of the electronic steering assist unit, causes the ski assemblies to pivot. A floating mounting system couples the electronic steering assist unit to forward spars of the frame assembly to prevent a torque pre-load on the electronic steering assist unit. The steering column and the electronic steering assist unit share a common axis of rotation that is positioned along a centerline of the snowmobile.


    Access

    Download


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Steering Systems for Snowmobiles


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2024-03-14


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B62M RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES , Antrieb von Radfahrzeugen oder Schlitten durch den Fahrer



    STEERING SYSTEMS FOR SNOWMOBILES

    VIGEN DAVID L / LANGAAS BENJAMIN TAYLOR / SIBILLEAU GUY L | European Patent Office | 2024

    Free access

    Steering Systems for Snowmobiles

    SIBILLEAU GUY L / VIGEN DAVID L | European Patent Office | 2025

    Free access

    Electronic Steering Assist Systems for Snowmobiles

    CARR DONALD DEAN / CHRISTIANSEN MARK WILLIAM | European Patent Office | 2025

    Free access

    Braking Systems for Snowmobiles

    SANDOZ SAMUEL JAMES | European Patent Office | 2024

    Free access

    Fuel Systems for Snowmobiles

    SIBILLEAU GUY L / JORGENSON KRIS / CENTMAYER RALF et al. | European Patent Office | 2025

    Free access