Arcuate frame for a vehicle
An All-Terrain Vehicle with a frame comprising an arcuate shape or an elevated portion with an apex. In one embodiment, the arcuate shape or elevated portion with an apex is located between a rear axis and a front axis such that there is additional clearance over a typical non arcuate frame or a flat frame for a given ride height. The arcuate shape may be a lateral arcuate shape. The frame may also provide for additional structural strength. The frame may also include the ability to attach periphery accessories such as an engine cage, a passenger cage, trailing arms, power train and transmission.
1. An All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) comprising;
a front wheel axis and a rear wheel axis;
a passenger support section having a first side, a second side, and a bottom side;
wherein the passenger support section has a substantially lateral arcuate shape along the bottom side and extending between the first side and the second side and
wherein the passenger support section further comprises a longitudinal arcuate shape.
2. An All Terrain Vehicle comprising;
a front wheel axis and a rear wheel axis;
a passenger support section having a first side, a second side, and a bottom side;
wherein the passenger support section has a substantially lateral arcuate shape along the bottom side and extending between the first side and the second side and wherein the passenger support section further comprises a longitudinal arcuate shape; and
wherein the longitudinal arcuate shape and the lateral arcuate shape have an apex located at same point.