US Patent:
20140048347, Feb 20, 2014
Inventors:
Brian J. Munzel - Oconomowoc WI, US
Robert J. Brummond - Waukesha WI, US
Abid Husein Jeevraj - Pewaukee WI, US
Joseph A. Nutt - Pewaukee WI, US
Joseph E. Capodarco - Kenosha WI, US
Matthew Anchor - Elm Grove WI, US
Assignee:
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY GROUP, LLC - Milwaukee WI
International Classification:
B62J 17/04
B60J 1/20
Abstract:
A motorcycle windshield assembly includes a windshield having a forward surface and an opposed rearward surface. An aperture is provided through the windshield. A duct positioned in the aperture. The duct has a forward facing inlet and a rearward facing outlet positioned above the inlet. The duct has a length of at least 3.0 inches measured along a centerline between the inlet and the outlet. The outlet extends rearward of the rearward windshield surface and is oriented at an angle that is at least about 21 degrees and not more than about 35 degrees with the windshield.