公开(公告)号：US20100011581A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：US12499877

申请日：2009-07-09

Applicant: Robert D. Durand

Inventor： Robert D. Durand

IPC: B23P11/00

CPC classification number: B62D21/09 ,  B60G2206/604 ,  B60G2206/605 ,  B62D21/02 ,  B62D27/023 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/49909 ,  Y10T29/49911

Abstract: A vehicular frame assembly is manufactured by initially providing a vehicular frame assembly that is formed from a plurality of structural members, each having an inherent torsional rigidity. Then, a desired inherent torsional rigidity can be determined for at least one of the plurality of structural members. Lastly, the at least one of the plurality of structural members can be deformed to achieve the desired inherent torsional rigidity. Alternatively, the vehicular frame assembly can be manufactured by initially providing a plurality of structural members, each having an inherent torsional rigidity. A desired inherent torsional rigidity can be determined for at least one of the plurality of structural members, and the at least one of the plurality of structural members is deformed to achieve the desired inherent torsional rigidity. Lastly, the plurality of structural members can be assembled to form the vehicular frame assembly.

Abstract translation: 通过最初提供由多个结构构件形成的车辆框架组件制造车辆框架组件，每个结构构件具有固有的抗扭刚度。 然后，可以为多个结构构件中的至少一个确定期望的固有扭转刚度。 最后，多个结构构件中的至少一个可以变形以实现期望的固有扭转刚度。 或者，车辆框架组件可以通过最初提供多个具有固有的抗扭刚度的结构构件来制造。 可以为多个结构构件中的至少一个确定期望的固有扭转刚度，并且多个结构构件中的至少一个结构构件变形以实现期望的固有扭转刚度。 最后，可组装多个结构构件以形成车架组件。

公开(公告)号：US06817655B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-16

申请号：US10462584

申请日：2003-06-16

Applicant: Robert D. Durand

Inventor： Robert D. Durand

IPC: B60R2700

CPC classification number: B62D63/025 ,  B62D21/12 ,  B62D47/006 ,  B62D65/04

Abstract: A vehicular body and frame assembly includes a plurality of individual frame modules that can be selectively connected together to form customized assemblies. Each of the individual modules can be constructed in any desired manner. To connect the modules together, each module has cooperating first and second connecting structures provided thereon. The first connecting structures are designed to connect to the second connecting structures. For example, the first connecting structures may be formed as hooks provided on the lower portions of the frame modules, and the second connecting structures may be formed as pins provided on the lower portions of the frame modules upon which the hooks can be engaged. The frame modules can be connected together in this manner and pivoted to a mating position, wherein they can be positively retained together by bolts or other fasteners that extend between the mating frame modules.

公开(公告)号：US06812439B1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-02

申请号：US10414466

申请日：2003-04-15

Applicant: Robert D. Durand

Inventor： Robert D. Durand

IPC: B23K1301

CPC classification number: B62D27/023 ,  B23K9/08 ,  B23K20/06 ,  B23K2101/24 ,  B23K2101/26

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vehicle frame assembly includes the initial steps of providing first and second structural components, disposing portions of the first and second structural components in an overlapping relationship, and generating an electromagnetic field that causes at least one of the overlapping portions of the first and second structural components to move into contact with the other of the overlapping portions of the first and second structural components at a high velocity so as to be joined together to form a joint. Third and fourth structural components are provided. The third and fourth structural components are joined to the first and second structural components together to form a vehicle frame assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造车架组件的方法，包括提供第一和第二结构部件的初始步骤，以重叠的关系设置第一和第二结构部件的部分，并产生电磁场，该电磁场使至少一个重叠部分 第一和第二结构部件以高速度与第一和第二结构部件的另一个重叠部分接触以便​​被连接在一起以形成接头。 提供了第三和第四结构部件。 第三和第四结构部件一起连接到第一和第二结构部件以形成车架组件。

公开(公告)号：US06945591B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-20

申请号：US10607507

申请日：2003-06-26

Applicant: Robert D. Durand

Inventor： Robert D. Durand

IPC: B60R9/00 ,  B60R13/01 ,  B62D29/04 ,  B62D33/02

CPC classification number: B60R13/01 ,  B62D29/043

Abstract: A storage box for a pickup truck or similar vehicle is formed from a combination of metallic and composite materials. The storage box includes an internal storage box frame that is formed from a plurality of metallic tubular components that are secured together, such as by magnetic pulse welding techniques. The metallic tubular pieces can be formed from steel, aluminum, and the like, or any combination thereof. The storage box further includes one or more panels that are formed from composite materials, such as urethane, that are secured to the metallic storage box frame. The composite panels may secured to the metallic storage frame box by molding the composite material directly about the metallic storage box frame. Alternatively, the composite panels may be formed as separate pieces that are connected to the metallic storage box frame. The combination of the internal metallic storage box frame and the external composite storage box panels provides a relatively light weight storage box that is resistant to dents and other deformations during use.

Abstract translation: 用于皮卡车或类似车辆的储物箱由金属和复合材料的组合形成。 存储箱包括由诸如通过磁脉冲焊接技术固定在一起的多个金属管状部件形成的内部存储盒框架。 金属管状件可由钢，铝等形成，或其任何组合。 存储盒还包括由复合材料（例如聚氨酯）形成的一个或多个面板，其固定到金属存储盒框架。 通过将复合材料直接模制在金属存储盒框架周围，复合板可以固定到金属储存框架箱。 或者，复合板可以形成为连接到金属储物箱框架上的分离件。 内部金属储物箱框架和外部复合储物盒板的组合提供了相对较轻的储存箱，其在使用过程中抵抗凹痕和其它变形。

公开(公告)号：US06548792B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-15

申请号：US09862033

申请日：2001-05-21

Applicant: Robert D. Durand

Inventor： Robert D. Durand

IPC: H05B610

CPC classification number: B62D27/023 ,  B23K9/08 ,  B23K20/06 ,  B23K2101/24 ,  B23K2101/26

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vehicle frame assembly includes the initial steps of providing first and second structural components, disposing portions of the first and second structural components in an overlapping relationship, and generating an electromagnetic field that causes at least one of the overlapping portions of the first and second structural components to move into contact with the other of the overlapping portions of the first and second structural components at a high velocity so as to be joined together to form a joint. Third and fourth structural components are provided. The third and fourth structural components are joined to the first and second structural components together to form a vehicle frame assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种制造车架组件的方法包括提供第一和第二结构部件的初始步骤，以重叠的关系设置第一和第二结构部件的部分，并产生电磁场，该电磁场使至少一个重叠部分 第一和第二结构部件以高速度与第一和第二结构部件的另一个重叠部分接触以便​​被连接在一起以形成接头。 提供了第三和第四结构部件。 第三和第四结构部件一起连接到第一和第二结构部件以形成车架组件。

公开(公告)号：US5882460A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-16

申请号：US924632

申请日：1997-09-05

Applicant: Robert D. Durand ,  Michael F. Miller

Inventor： Robert D. Durand ,  Michael F. Miller

IPC: B29C70/52 ,  B62D21/02 ,  B62D21/11 ,  B62D29/04 ,  B32B31/00 ,  B62D21/12

CPC classification number: B62D29/041 ,  B29C70/52 ,  B62D21/02 ,  B62D21/11 ,  B29L2012/00

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing vehicle frame components using composite fiber pultrusion techniques includes one or more sources of a fibrous material. A bath or similar structure is provided for applying a resin material to the fibrous materials from the sources. Following the application of the resin, the fibrous materials are then pulled through a die. The die is formed having an opening therethrough which corresponds in shape to the desired cross sectional shape of the vehicle frame component to be manufactured. As the fibrous materials are pulled through the die, they conform to the shape of the opening formed therethrough. Because of the resin applied thereto, the fibrous materials adhere to one another to form a pultrusion which retains the shape of the opening formed through the die. The formed pultrusion is then pulled through a curing oven which heats the resin to a predetermined curing temperature, causing it to harden a rigid condition. As a result, the pultrusion as a whole acquires a desired rigidity. Movement of the fibrous materials and of the pultrusion is effected by means of a pulling device. Following passage through the pulling device, the pultrusion is cut to desired lengths by a conventional cutting machine. Additionally, openings of desired sizes and shapes may be formed in the pultrusion by a convention perforation machine. Pultrusions of different shapes and sizes may be used to form side rails which are permanently joined together by transversely extending cross members by adhesive to form the vehicle frame component.

Abstract translation: 使用复合纤维拉挤成型技术制造车架部件的装置包括一种或多种纤维材料源。 提供了一种浴或类似的结构，用于将树脂材料从所述源施加到所述纤维材料上。 在施加树脂之后，然后将纤维材料拉过模具。 模具形成为具有通过其的开口，其形状对应于要制造的车辆框架部件的期望横截面形状。 当纤维材料被拉过模具时，它们与通过其形成的开口的形状一致。 由于施加了树脂，纤维材料彼此粘附以形成保持通过模头形成的开口的形状的拉挤成型。 然后将形成的拉挤成型拉通固化炉，将固化加热到预定的固化温度，使其硬化。 结果，整个拉挤成形件获得了所需的刚度。 通过牵引装置实现纤维材料和拉挤成型机的移动。 在通过牵引装置之后，通过常规的切割机将拉挤成型切割成期望的长度。 此外，通过常规穿孔机可以在拉挤成型中形成所需尺寸和形状的开口。 可以使用不同形状和尺寸的拉挤成型的侧轨，其通过粘合剂通过横向延伸的横向构件永久地连接在一起以形成车辆框架部件。

公开(公告)号：US07578060B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-25

申请号：US11136093

申请日：2005-05-24

Applicant: Robert D. Durand

Inventor： Robert D. Durand

IPC: B21D53/88

CPC classification number: B62D21/09 ,  B60G2206/604 ,  B60G2206/605 ,  B62D21/02 ,  B62D27/023 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/49909 ,  Y10T29/49911

Abstract: A vehicular frame assembly is manufactured by initially providing a vehicular frame assembly that is formed from a plurality of structural members, each having an inherent torsional rigidity. Then, a desired inherent torsional rigidity can be determined for at least one of the plurality of structural members. Lastly, the at least one of the plurality of structural members can be deformed to achieve the desired inherent torsional rigidity. Alternatively, the vehicular frame assembly can be manufactured by initially providing a plurality of structural members, each having an inherent torsional rigidity. A desired inherent torsional rigidity can be determined for at least one of the plurality of structural members, and the at least one of the plurality of structural members is deformed to achieve the desired inherent torsional rigidity. Lastly, the plurality of structural members can be assembled to form the vehicular frame assembly.

Abstract translation: 通过最初提供由多个结构构件形成的车辆框架组件制造车辆框架组件，每个结构构件具有固有的抗扭刚度。 然后，可以为多个结构构件中的至少一个确定期望的固有扭转刚度。 最后，多个结构构件中的至少一个可以变形以实现期望的固有扭转刚度。 或者，车辆框架组件可以通过最初提供多个具有固有的抗扭刚度的结构构件来制造。 可以为多个结构构件中的至少一个确定期望的固有扭转刚度，并且多个结构构件中的至少一个结构构件变形以实现期望的固有扭转刚度。 最后，可组装多个结构构件以形成车架组件。

公开(公告)号：US07204112B1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-17

申请号：US10334106

申请日：2002-12-30

Applicant: Robert D. Durand ,  Richard A. Marando ,  Eric M. Schrack

Inventor： Robert D. Durand ,  Richard A. Marando ,  Eric M. Schrack

IPC: B21B45/02

CPC classification number: B21D37/18

Abstract: An apparatus and method of applying a lubricating material to an outer surface of a workpiece. Initially, a workpiece is provided that is preferably formed from a closed channel structural member having a circular or box-shaped cross sectional shape. Lubricating material is applied to an outer surface of the workpiece. In a second step of the method, the workpiece may be heat treated. The workpiece is then heated to elevate the temperature of the workpiece so as to cause the lubricating material to dry substantially immediately on the workpiece, thereby providing a coating of lubricating material having a substantially uniform thickness. In a fourth step of the method, a deforming process is performed on the workpiece during the period of time following the heat treatment process, and after applying the lubricating material, in which the workpiece retains the full or partial softening characteristics.

Abstract translation: 一种将润滑材料施加到工件的外表面的装置和方法。 最初，提供了一种优选由具有圆形或箱形横截面形状的封闭通道结构件形成的工件。 将润滑材料施加到工件的外表面。 在该方法的第二步中，可以对工件进行热处理。 然后加热工件以升高工件的温度，以使润滑材料基本上立即在工件上干燥，从而提供具有基本均匀厚度的润滑材料的涂层。 在该方法的第四步骤中，在热处理过程之后的时间段内，在施加了工件保持全部或部分软化特性的润滑材料之后，对工件进行变形处理。

公开(公告)号：US07144040B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-05

申请号：US10389233

申请日：2003-03-14

Applicant: Mark W. Kiehl ,  Robert D. Durand

Inventor： Mark W. Kiehl ,  Robert D. Durand

IPC: B62D21/02

CPC classification number: B62D21/03 ,  B62D21/02 ,  B62D23/00 ,  B62D27/023 ,  B62D29/00

Abstract: A vehicle body and frame assembly includes a pair of longitudinally extending side rails having a plurality of transverse cross members extending therebetween. The cross member is a multiple piece structure, including a central portion having a pair of end portions secured thereto. The central portion of the cross member is preferably formed from a first metallic material, while the end portions are preferably both formed from a second metallic material. The end portions of the cross member are preferably formed from the same metallic material as the respective side rails to which they are secured. The end portions of the cross member can be secured to the ends of the central portion by any desired process, such as by magnetic pulse welding. Similarly, the cross member can be secured to the side rails by any desired process, such as by magnetic pulse welding or by conventional welding. The end portions of the cross member can extend either partially or completely through the respective side rails. If desired, a reinforcing and positioning collar can be secured to the end portions of the cross member adjacent to each of the side rails.

公开(公告)号：US07044535B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-16

申请号：US10619379

申请日：2003-07-14

Applicant: Robert D. Durand

Inventor： Robert D. Durand

IPC: B60J7/00

CPC classification number: B62D27/023 ,  B62D23/005 ,  B62D29/048

Abstract: A vehicular space frame assembly includes a plurality of structural components that are secured together to define an enclosed three-dimensional space. A plurality of body closure panels, such as a pair of door closure panels, a front windshield closure panel, a rear windshield closure panel, and a floor pan closure panel, are mounted on the structural components. Each of the body closure panels is a generally flat panel having one or more open spaces provided therein to support other components of the vehicular body on the space frame assembly. The body closure panels may have respective recesses formed therein that receive portions of the associated structural components therein. The recesses may be sized and shaped to receive the receive these portions in a snap fit relationship. One or more gaskets or other conventional sealing devices may be disposed between each of the body closure panels and the associated structural components of the vehicular space frame assembly. Additionally, other gaskets may be provided on the body closure panels to provide a sealed engagement with the other components of the vehicular body and frame assembly.

Abstract translation: 车辆空间框架组件包括固定在一起以限定封闭的三维空间的多个结构部件。 诸如一对门关闭面板，前挡风玻璃封闭面板，后挡风玻璃封闭面板和落地板闭合面板的多个主体闭合面板安装在结构部件上。 每个主体闭合面板是具有设置在其中的一个或多个开放空间的大致平坦的面板，以支撑在空间框架组件上的车体的其他部件。 主体闭合面板可以具有形成在其中的相应的凹部，其中接纳相关结构部件的部分。 凹部的尺寸和形状可以以卡扣配合关系接收这些部分。 一个或多个垫圈或其它常规的密封装置可以设置在车体空间框架组件的每个主体闭合面板和相关联的结构部件之间。 此外，其它垫圈可以设置在主体封闭板上以提供与车体和框架组件的其它部件的密封接合。