Textron has filed a patent for a recreational vehicle that includes a track drive protector and a secondary skid plate. These components provide additional support, deflect debris, and absorb impact forces. The patent specifically mentions a snowmobile with a forward frame assembly, nose panel, skid plate, and a secondary skid plate. GlobalData’s report on Textron gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Textron, regenerative braking was a key innovation area identified from patents. Textron's grant share as of September 2023 was 68%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
A snowmobile with a protective skid plate and secondary plate
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