| 摘要 |
<p>A bumper system (26) for a go-kart has a plurality of bumper sections (34). The bumper sections (5) have a sufficient rigidity that displacement of one bumper section transmits motion to other bumper sections. A plurality of shock absorbers (38) are provided, for example, rubber elements connected between the bumper sections and the frame (22). Consequently, impact at any one point is transmitted throughout the bumper system so that all the shock absorbers (38) assist in absorbing the impact, rather than just the shock absorbers immediately adjacent the impact point. For the rear bumper system (26) transverse motions guides are provided to support a rear bumper section (346), and to maintain the various bumper sections about a horizontal plane relative to the frame, while permitting the necessary horizontal motions, both longitudinally and laterally. A front bumper system (30) has a front bumper section (238) and a supporting member (242) joined at pivots (246, 250). Shock-absorbers (254) are mounted between the main frame (22) and one of the bumper sections (238) and supporting member (242).</p> |
