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公开(公告)号：US20110303502A1
公开(公告)日：2011-12-15
申请号：US13203530
申请日：2010-02-26
Applicant: Roger Mercure
Inventor： Roger Mercure
Abstract: A safety brake system for a trailer comprises a brake end, an actuation end and a biasing unit. The brake end comprises a brake unit adapted to be secured to a trailer and positioned to block at least one wheel of the trailer when actuated. The actuation end comprises a mount adapted to be secured to a front end of the trailer and a probe operatively supported by the mount for displacement with respect to the trailer. The probe is operatively connected to the brake unit for actuating same. The probe is displaceable between a hitching state in which the probe is adapted to contact the hitch of a vehicle, and a braking state in which the probe actuates the brake unit. The biasing unit biases the probe against the hitch of the trailer in the hitching state and toward the braking state, such that the brake unit is actuated when the hitch is separated from the trailer.
Abstract translation: 用于拖车的安全制动系统包括制动器端，致动端和偏压单元。 制动器端部包括制动单元，该制动单元适于固定在拖车上并被定位成当致动时阻止拖车的至少一个轮。 致动端包括适于固定到拖车的前端的安装座和由该安装件可操作地支撑以便相对于拖车移位的探针。 探头可操作地连接到制动单元以致动其。 探针可以在其中探针适于接触车辆的搭接件的联接状态与探针致动制动单元的制动状态之间移动。 偏压单元将碰撞器抵靠挂车状态的拖车的挂钩偏压到制动状态，使得当牵引车与拖车分离时制动单元被致动。
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公开(公告)号：US20090152834A1
公开(公告)日：2009-06-18
申请号：US12328321
申请日：2008-12-04
Applicant: Thomas Richter , Arnold Middelkampf , Siegfried Rahe
Inventor： Thomas Richter , Arnold Middelkampf , Siegfried Rahe
CPC classification number: F16C11/0638 , F16C11/0676 , F16C11/068
Abstract: An articulated unit for a motor vehicle with a housing (1) and a link pin (2) supported in the housing (1), and a bearing shell (4) disposed between the housing (1) and a bearing section (3) of the link pin (2), with the bearing shell (4) supported with its outer surface (5) at least in sections in the housing (1) and having on its inner surface (6) facing the bearing section (3) of the link pin (2) recesses (7) for a lubricant. The bearing shell (4) has at least one opening (8) which extends through the bearing shell (4) from the inner surface (6) to the outer surface (5) and forms a flow channel. A method for lubricating an articulated unit is presented, wherein the bearing shell (4) having elastic compliance produces during the relative movement of the link pin (2) in the housing (1) a pumping action, which enables distribution of the lubricant via the lubricant channel system.
Abstract translation: 一种用于机动车辆的铰接单元，其具有支撑在壳体（1）中的壳体（1）和连杆销（2），以及设置在壳体（1）和轴承部分（3）之间的轴承壳体（4） 所述连杆销（2），所述轴承壳体（4）至少在所述壳体（1）中的部分上由其外表面（5）支撑并且在其内表面（6）上面向所述轴承部分（3） 连接销（2）用于润滑剂的凹槽（7）。 轴承壳（4）具有至少一个开口（8），该开口（8）从内表面（6）延伸穿过轴承壳（4）到外表面（5）并形成流动通道。 提出了一种用于润滑铰接单元的方法，其中在连接销（2）在壳体（1）中的相对运动期间具有弹性柔量的轴承壳体（4）产生泵送动作，其使润滑剂经由 润滑剂通道系统。
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公开(公告)号：US07237792B2
公开(公告)日：2007-07-03
申请号：US10870332
申请日：2004-06-17
Applicant: Robert J. Mrofka , Ted Kowalski
Inventor： Robert J. Mrofka , Ted Kowalski
Abstract: This invention relates to a protective cushion assembly that is adapted to protect equipment involved with vehicle towing, particularly the towing vehicle's rear bumper which contemporarily may be comprised of plastic. The cushion assembly includes an elastomeric plastic body and an associated bracket means for fastening the plastic body to an arm member that extends outwardly from the location of a vehicle-associated trailer hitch. The cushion and the bracket means can each be embodied in various forms and constructions. Combinations of the cushion assembly with various arms are disclosed. The arm preferably is a transversely extending, horizontally oriented, elongated cross bar that extends across and medially adjoins the rear end of a tow bar, more preferably the cross bar is part of a trailer hitch extension.
Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种保护性衬垫组件，其适于保护涉及车辆牵引的设备，特别是牵引车辆的后保险杠，其同时可由塑料构成。 垫子组件包括弹性体塑料体和相关联的支架装置，用于将塑料体紧固到从车辆相关拖车搭接位置向外延伸的臂构件。 垫子和支架装置可各自以各种形式和结构体现。 公开了垫组件与各种臂的组合。 臂优选地是横向延伸的，水平取向的细长横杆，其延伸横向并且中间地邻接拖杆的后端，更优选地，横杆是拖车牵引架延伸部的一部分。
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公开(公告)号：US06980096B1
公开(公告)日：2005-12-27
申请号：US11160082
申请日：2005-06-08
Applicant: Charles Fred Washington, III , Rainer Kuenzel
Inventor： Charles Fred Washington, III , Rainer Kuenzel
CPC classification number: B60R25/1001 , B60D1/58 , B60D1/60
Abstract: A hitch mechanism comprises an interlocking safety pin and a sleeve or other mechanism which, in a locking position, exposes a hole which is adapted to receive the safety pin. The safety pin includes an interlock to activate either an audible alarm, a visible alarm, of both. In alternative embodiment, the pin mechanism further includes means to foil a would-be thief in uncoupling the towed vehicle. In a further alternative embodiment, the safety pin includes an internal power supply to eliminate certain wired connections.
Abstract translation: 牵引机构包括互锁安全销和套筒或其他机构，其在锁定位置暴露适于接收安全销的孔。 安全销包括互锁以激活两者的可听报警，可见报警。 在替代实施例中，销钉机构还包括用于在将拖曳的车辆解耦的情况下将潜在的小偷弄皱的装置。 在另一替代实施例中，安全销包括用于消除某些有线连接的内部电源。
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公开(公告)号：US06926300B2
公开(公告)日：2005-08-09
申请号：US10675968
申请日：2003-10-02
Applicant: Kikuo Yamaguchi
Inventor： Kikuo Yamaguchi
Abstract: A vehicle towing attachment inserted into a lower portion of a vehicle to be towed raises and holds wheels when the vehicle to be towed is towed. The attachment has three prongs for retaining a plate spring to which a wheel of the vehicle is attached. Since the three prongs are provided on the attachment, shifting of the towed vehicle in the transverse direction and the front and rear direction can be prevented without fail. Even during the course of a towing operation, the towed vehicle can be retained stably and reliably.
Abstract translation: 被拖曳的车辆的下部的车辆牵引附件在拖曳车辆被牵引时升起并保持车轮。 该附件具有用于保持安装有车辆车轮的板簧的三个插脚。 由于三个插脚设置在附件上，因此可以防止拖曳车辆在横向和前后方向上的移动。 即使在拖曳操作过程中，也能够稳定可靠地保持拖曳车辆。
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公开(公告)号：US5791676A
公开(公告)日：1998-08-11
申请号：US698818
申请日：1996-08-16
Applicant: Rodney D. Jones
Inventor： Rodney D. Jones
Abstract: A hook-up memory gauge (10), is a convenient aid in the vertical hitching alignment of a trailer with a tow vehicle. The hook-up gauge is mounted on the side of the trailer near the support legs or support stand so as to provide a settable reminder of the trailer fore-and-aft tilt angle at vehicle disengagement. The device comprises an arcuate spirit vial (38) with a small air bubble, and a squeeze-and-slide pointer (24) for recording tilt angle. For this embodiment, the hook-up gauge is capable of measuring five degrees of tilt angle in either direction. A glass or plastic spirit vial is fastened in a cradle which is part of a mounting base of thermosettable material or metal. The squeeze pointer is slidably mounted in arcuate guide slots on either side of the spirit vial. A slight clearance from the vial is provided so it can easily be moved in the elongate direction for centering over the air bubble. At hitch disengagement, the squeeze pointer is centered over the air bubble and released, resulting in a fixed position of the squeeze pointer to provide a convenient reminder of the particular tilt angle setting. At re-engagement, the squeeze pointer serves as a reference mark. Re-alignment and centering of the air bubble with the squeeze pointer, by raising or lowering the trailer support stand or legs, results in the correct angle for re-hitching.
Abstract translation: 挂钩记忆仪（10）是拖车与牵引车辆的垂直连接对齐方便的辅助工具。 挂钩规安装在靠近支撑腿或支撑架的拖车侧面，以便在车辆分离时提供拖车前后倾斜角度的可设定提醒。 该装置包括具有小气泡的弧形精油瓶（38）和用于记录倾斜角的挤压滑动指针（24）。 对于该实施例，连接测量仪能够在任一方向上测量五度的倾斜角。 一个玻璃或塑料小瓶被固定在一个支架中，这是一个可热固材料或金属的安装基座的一部分。 挤压指针可滑动地安装在精液瓶两侧的弓形引导槽中。 提供与小瓶的微小间隙，使得其可以容易地在细长方向上移动以使其对准气泡。 在牵引脱开时，挤压指针位于气泡的中心并释放，导致挤压指针的固定位置，以提供特定倾斜角度设置的方便提醒。 在重新接合时，挤压指针作为参考标记。 使用挤压指针重新对准和对中气泡，通过升高或降低拖车支撑架或支腿，可以获得正确的角度来重新连接。
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公开(公告)号：US5558350A
公开(公告)日：1996-09-24
申请号：US197010
申请日：1994-02-15
Applicant: Scott S. Kimbrough , R. Scott Vincent
Inventor： Scott S. Kimbrough , R. Scott Vincent
CPC classification number: B60D1/06 , B60D1/58 , B60D1/62 , B62D13/025 , B62D13/04 , B60T2230/06 , B60T2260/02
Abstract: An angle sensor for measuring an angle .theta. between two rigid bodies rotatably joined at a joint. The angle sensor includes an indicator disk, an anchor strap and a mechanism for reading the indicator disk. Our invention also includes forward and backward motion steering control systems which can employ the angle sensor as a hitch angle sensor to measure the hitch angle between a tow vehicle and a trailer.
Abstract translation: 一个角度传感器，用于测量在一个关节处可转动地连接的两个刚体之间的角度θ。 角度传感器包括指示盘，锚固带和用于读取指示盘的机构。 本发明还包括前进和后退转向控制系统，其可以使用角度传感器作为牵引角度传感器来测量牵引车辆和拖车之间的牵引角度。
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公开(公告)号：US5492204A
公开(公告)日：1996-02-20
申请号：US215724
申请日：1994-03-22
Applicant: Jeffrey D. Wallace
Inventor： Jeffrey D. Wallace
CPC classification number: B60T11/107 , B60D1/58 , B60T7/20 , Y10T74/20402
Abstract: A trailer breakaway safety mechanism which brings a trailer to a controlled stop after disengagement with a pulling vehicle. The mechanism consists of a cable which remains attached to the trailer after the trailer has disengaged from the pulling vehicle. As the trailer slows in relationship to the pulling vehicle, the cable activates a breaking mechanism on the trailer. Once the breaking mechanism has been fully actuated, the hook which attaches the cable to the pulling vehicle fails thereby completely releasing the trailer from the pulling vehicle. Steel balls are swaged to the cables so that when the cable is released from the pulling vehicle, a spring lock can engage the balls and prevent the cable from retracting and releasing the actuated brake. After the trailer has come to a complete stop, a screwdriver or other tool may be inserted into the housing of a mechanism to push back the spring lock and release the steel balls which thereby allows the cable to release the trailer brake.
Abstract translation: 拖车分离式安全机构，在与牵引车辆分离后，将拖车带到受控制的停车位。 该机构包括在拖车已经从牵引车辆脱离后保持连接到拖车上的电缆。 随着拖车与牵引车辆的关系减慢，电缆会在拖车上启动断路机构。 一旦破坏机构已被完全致动，将电缆连接到牵引车的钩就失效，从而将拖车从牵引车辆完全释放。 钢球被锻造成电缆，使得当电缆从牵引车辆释放时，弹簧锁可以接合球，并且防止电缆回缩和释放致动的制动器。 在拖车完全停止之后，螺丝刀或其他工具可以插入机构的壳体中以推回弹簧锁并释放钢球，由此允许电缆释放拖车制动器。
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公开(公告)号：US5476281A
公开(公告)日：1995-12-19
申请号：US432570
申请日：1995-05-01
Applicant: George Worthington
Inventor： George Worthington
CPC classification number: B60D1/60
Abstract: A locking device for a trailer hitch of the type which is used to connect the rear end of a pickup truck with the forward end of a trailer, the trailer having an adapter arm connected with the forward end of the trailer and being provided with a socket for engaging a ball on the rear end of the pickup truck, the ball having a threaded portion which projects downwardly through a support plate and having a nut secured to the lower threaded portion of the ball, a locking plate pivotally connected to the adapter arm at a location between the ends of the arm, the locking plate being provided with a first hole whose diameter is larger than the outer diameter of the nut such that, when the locking plate is pivoted towards the support plate, the lower end of the ball and the nut will be received in the first hole and the locking plate can be adjacent the underside of the support plate, a locking chain having a first end and a second end, the first end of the locking plate being connected to the locking plate intermediate its ends, the locking chain extending up and around the adapter arm and connected at its second end to the locking plate.
Abstract translation: 一种用于将牵引车的后端与拖车的前端连接的拖车类型的锁定装置，该拖车具有与拖车的前端连接的适配器臂，并且设有一个插座 用于接合皮卡车后端的球，所述球具有螺纹部分，所述螺纹部分向下突出穿过支撑板并且具有固定到所述球的下螺纹部分的螺母;锁定板，枢转地连接到所述适配器臂， 位于臂的端部之间的位置处，锁定板设置有直径大于螺母的外径的第一孔，使得当锁定板朝向支撑板枢转时，球的下端和 螺母将被容纳在第一孔中，并且锁定板可以邻近支撑板的下侧，锁定链具有第一端和第二端，锁定板的第一端连接到 锁定板在其端部之间，锁定链在适配器臂上并且围绕适配器臂延伸并且在其第二端处连接到锁定板。
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公开(公告)号：US5421600A
公开(公告)日：1995-06-06
申请号：US955844
申请日：1992-10-02
Applicant: Emery Jones , Joseph E. Kane
Inventor： Emery Jones , Joseph E. Kane
Abstract: Safety apparatus for use with a trailer of the type having brakes is shown. If the latch mechanism on the trailer hitch is not properly closed, the brakes on the trailer are engaged thereby preventing the trailer from being towed. In addition, a warning device, such as a audible alarm and/or a light, signals the operator of the unlatched condition of the trailer hitch. If the latch mechanism becomes disengaged while the trailer is being towed, the warning device signals the operator and the brakes are engaged to stop the trailer. In a preferred embodiment actuation of the brakes is delayed to allow the operator time to stop the vehicle. The apparatus of the present invention may conveniently be mounted on the trailer so that it will be functional with any towing vehicle.
Abstract translation: 示出了与具有制动器的拖车一起使用的安全装置。 如果挂车挂钩上的闩锁机构没有正确关闭，挂车上的制动器就会啮合，从而防止拖车被拖曳。 此外，诸如声音报警器和/或灯的警告装置向操作者发出拖车挂钩的未锁定状态的信号。 如果在拖车被牵引时闩锁机构脱离，则警告装置发信号通知操作者，制动器接合以停止拖车。 在优选实施例中，制动器的致动被延迟以允许操作者停止车辆的时间。 本发明的装置可以方便地安装在拖车上，使得它将与任何牵引车辆一起工作。
