Suzuki Motor has been granted a patent for a front fender designed for straddle-type vehicles. The fender features a body covering the front wheel, with bases and covers forming hollow leg portions that support the fender on the front fork, enhancing structural integrity and functionality. GlobalData’s report on Suzuki Motor gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Front fender for straddle-type vehicles
The granted patent US12054215B2 describes a front fender designed for straddle-type vehicles, such as motorcycles. The fender comprises a fender body that covers the upper side of the front wheel, supported by a front fork. It features a pair of fender bases extending from the fender body to the axle, along with a pair of fender covers attached to these bases. Notably, the fender bases and covers form a pair of leg portions with hollow cross sections, which provide structural support for the fender body while being affixed to the front fork. The design ensures that the leg portions cover the front fork from the front and are arranged side-by-side in the front-rear direction.
Further specifications detail the attachment of the leg portions to the lower part of the front fork, with the hollow cross sections extending upward from these attachment points. The patent outlines that the lower end portions of the fender bases and covers are secured to the attachment portions, while the upper ends connect to each other, allowing the hollow cross sections to extend from the lower to the upper ends. Additionally, the fender covers include inner protruding portions that partially cover the fender bases and overlap the rim of the front wheel when viewed from the side. This design aims to enhance the fender's functionality and aesthetic integration with the vehicle's front fork and wheel assembly.
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