公开(公告)号：US07070222B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-04

申请号：US11121525

申请日：2005-05-04

Applicant: Stephen Bruford ,  Kian-Huat Tan ,  Herbert Gruber

Inventor： Stephen Bruford ,  Kian-Huat Tan ,  Herbert Gruber

IPC: B60J7/00

CPC classification number: B60P3/40 ,  B60R3/02 ,  B62D33/0273 ,  B62D33/03 ,  B62D33/037

Abstract: A tailgate for a vehicle has a supplemental tailgate that retracts within the tailgate and is extendable therefrom in order to provide bed extender, box extender and step assist functions. The supplemental tailgate includes a pivotable molding, which mounts on a movable frame portion, and a latching assembly. When pivoted, the pivotable molding releases the latching assembly, allowing the supplemental tailgate to be moved to various extended positions. When the supplemental tailgate is in its stowed position, the pivotable molding may be aligned with the top surface of the tailgate in order to provide an esthetically pleasing appearance and provide paint scratch resistance. When the movable frame portion is in an essentially fully extended position, it may be rotated relative to the tailgate in order to provide the box extender and assist step functions.

公开(公告)号：US06983972B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-10

申请号：US10970167

申请日：2004-10-21

Applicant: Kian-Huat Tan ,  Herbert Gruber

Inventor： Kian-Huat Tan ,  Herbert Gruber

IPC: B62D33/03

CPC classification number: B60P3/40 ,  B60R3/02 ,  B62D33/0273 ,  B62D33/03 ,  B62D33/037

Abstract: A tailgate for a vehicle has a supplemental tailgate that retracts within the tailgate and is extendable therefrom in order to provide multiple assist functions. The supplemental tailgate includes a generally fixed guide portion and a movable frame assembly. The movable frame assembly includes a pivotable molding, which mounts on a cross member, and a latching assembly that mounts generally within telescoping supports, which selectively slide within the guide portion. When pivoted, the pivotable molding releases the latching assembly, allowing the movable portion of the supplemental tailgate to be moved to various extended positions. When the supplemental tailgate is in its stowed position, the pivotable molding is aligned with the top surface of the tailgate in order to provide an esthetically pleasing appearance and provide paint scratch resistance. When the movable frame portion is in an essentially fully extended position, it can be rotated relative to the tailgate in order to provide certain of the assist functions.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的后挡板具有在后挡板内缩回并可从其延伸的辅助后挡板，以便提供多种辅助功能。 辅助后挡板包括大致固定的引导部分和可移动的框架组件。 可移动框架组件包括安装在横向构件上的可枢转模制件，以及大体上安装在伸缩式支撑件内的闩锁组件，其可选择性地在引导部分内滑动。 当枢转时，可枢转模制件释放闩锁组件，允许辅助后挡板的可移动部分移动到各种延伸位置。 当辅助后挡板处于其收起位置时，可枢转模制件与后挡板的顶表面对准，以提供美观的外观并提供耐刮擦性。 当可移动框架部分处于基本上完全伸出位置时，其可以相对于后挡板旋转，以便提供某些辅助功能。

公开(公告)号：US20050110293A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-26

申请号：US10970167

申请日：2004-10-21

Applicant: Kian-Huat Tan ,  Herbert Gruber

Inventor： Kian-Huat Tan ,  Herbert Gruber

IPC: B60P3/40 ,  B60R3/02 ,  B62D33/02 ,  B62D33/023 ,  B62D33/027 ,  B62D33/03 ,  B62D33/037 ,  B62D33/08

CPC classification number: B60P3/40 ,  B60R3/02 ,  B62D33/0273 ,  B62D33/03 ,  B62D33/037

Abstract: A tailgate for a vehicle has a supplemental tailgate that retracts within the tailgate and is extendable therefrom in order to provide multiple assist functions. The supplemental tailgate includes a generally fixed guide portion and a movable frame assembly. The movable frame assembly includes a pivotable molding, which mounts on a cross member, and a latching assembly that mounts generally within telescoping supports, which selectively slide within the guide portion. When pivoted, the pivotable molding releases the latching assembly, allowing the movable portion of the supplemental tailgate to be moved to various extended positions. When the supplemental tailgate is in its stowed position, the pivotable molding is aligned with the top surface of the tailgate in order to provide an esthetically pleasing appearance and provide paint scratch resistance. When the movable frame portion is in an essentially fully extended position, it can be rotated relative to the tailgate in order to provide certain of the assist functions.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的后挡板具有在后挡板内缩回并可从其延伸的辅助后挡板，以便提供多种辅助功能。 辅助后挡板包括大致固定的引导部分和可移动的框架组件。 可移动框架组件包括安装在横向构件上的可枢转模制件，以及大体上安装在伸缩式支撑件内的闩锁组件，其可选择性地在引导部分内滑动。 当枢转时，可枢转模制件释放闩锁组件，允许辅助后挡板的可移动部分移动到各种延伸位置。 当辅助后挡板处于其收起位置时，可枢转模制件与后挡板的顶表面对准，以提供美观的外观并提供耐刮擦性。 当可移动框架部分处于基本上完全伸出位置时，其可以相对于后挡板旋转，以便提供某些辅助功能。

公开(公告)号：US06773047B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-10

申请号：US10473151

申请日：2003-09-29

Applicant: Herbert Gruber

Inventor： Herbert Gruber

IPC: B62D3303

CPC classification number: B62D33/0273 ,  E05D7/1072 ,  E05F1/1091 ,  E05Y2900/516 ,  E05Y2900/544

Abstract: A vehicle tailgate lift system comprises an energy storage device located within a vehicle body and adapted to be pivotally anchored to the vehicle body at one end, a bellcrank arm that is pivotally attached to the energy storage device and rigidly attached to an actuation shaft that is coaxially aligned with a tailgate pivot axis, a pivot bracket assembly that incorporates a pivot bearing arrangement to facilitate a robust rotary joint about the tailgate pivot axis, and comprising a coupling arrangement between the tailgate and the actuation shaft, such that relative rotary motion of the tailgate and vehicle body results in linear movement of the energy storage device and maximum energy storage at the tailgate fully open position.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆后挡板升降系统，其包括位于车体内并适于在一端枢转地锚固到车身的能量存储装置，一个可转动地附接到能量存储装置并且刚性地附接到致动轴的曲拐臂，该致动轴是 枢转支架组件，其包括枢转轴承装置，以便于围绕尾板枢转轴线的坚固的旋转接头，并且包括在后挡板和致动轴之间的联接装置，使得相对旋转运动 后挡板和车身导致能量存储装置的线性运动和后挡板完全打开位置处的最大储能。

公开(公告)号：US06612621B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-02

申请号：US09725993

申请日：2000-11-29

Applicant: G. Clarke Oberheide ,  Herbert Gruber

Inventor： G. Clarke Oberheide ,  Herbert Gruber

IPC: G65B104

CPC classification number: F16L35/00

Abstract: A modular fuel fuller system comprises a filler head, a connector, a filler pipe, a jumper hose and clamps. The jumper hose and clamps interconnect the filler pipe and a spud of a vehicle fuel tank. The filler pipe is a stainless steel filler pipe with a series of formed convolutions for increasing the flexibility of the filler pipe to allow easy installation and provide crash integrity to the fuel filler system within an automotive vehicle.

公开(公告)号：USD613204S1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-06

申请号：US29335696

申请日：2009-04-20

Applicant: David B. Busch ,  Rollin Nothwehr ,  John E. Waters ,  Lyle Shuey ,  David Lauzun ,  Sean Conway ,  Hadrian Rori ,  William Blair ,  John Clarke ,  Peter LaDuke ,  Roland Knoepke ,  Michael Churchill ,  Nathan Wills ,  Martin Goldman ,  Herbert Gruber ,  Michael Henderson ,  Dale Frye ,  Timothy D. Bindon

Designer： David B. Busch ,  Rollin Nothwehr ,  John E. Waters ,  Lyle Shuey ,  David Lauzun ,  Sean Conway ,  Hadrian Rori ,  William Blair ,  John Clarke ,  Peter LaDuke ,  Roland Knoepke ,  Michael Churchill ,  Nathan Wills ,  Martin Goldman ,  Herbert Gruber ,  Michael Henderson ,  Dale Frye ,  Timothy D. Bindon

公开(公告)号：US07556303B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-07

申请号：US11696903

申请日：2007-04-05

Applicant: Miguel Waldner ,  Christopher T. Archutowski ,  Brad Stewart ,  Herbert Gruber

Inventor： Miguel Waldner ,  Christopher T. Archutowski ,  Brad Stewart ,  Herbert Gruber

IPC: B62D33/037

CPC classification number: B62D33/037 ,  E05B83/16 ,  E05C17/24 ,  E05C17/32 ,  E05D15/52 ,  E05Y2900/516 ,  E05Y2900/544 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  Y10S292/42 ,  Y10T292/0806 ,  Y10T292/1043 ,  Y10T292/1092

Abstract: A latch transfer mechanism is provided, including a tailgate having a first handle and a second handle, a lifter connected to a housing, a striker for selectively receiving a cable transfer pin, with the cable transfer pin operably associated with the lifter, and a connector connected to the cable transfer pin, which is also connected to the tailgate. The present invention also includes an actuating rod for actuating the lifter such that when the first handle is actuated, the housing, lifter, and actuating rod, will separate from the striker, and the cable transfer pin will remain received by the striker, allowing the connector to support the tailgate. When the second handle is actuated, the actuating rod will cause the lifter to pivot in relation to the housing, lifting the cable transfer pin out of the striker, allowing the lifter, actuating rod, and cable transfer pin to separate from the striker.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种闩锁传送机构，包括具有第一手柄和第二手柄的后挡板，连接到壳体的升降器，用于选择性地接收电缆传输销的撞针，电缆传输销可操作地与升降器相关联;以及连接器 连接到电缆传输销，其也连接到后挡板。 本发明还包括用于致动提升器的致动杆，使得当第一手柄被致动时，壳体，升降器和致动杆将与撞针分离，并且电缆传输销将保持被撞针接收，从而允许 连接器支持后挡板。 当第二把手被致动时，致动杆将使升降器相对于壳体枢转，将电缆传输销提升到撞针之外，允许升降器，致动杆和电缆传输销与撞针分离。

公开(公告)号：US20080252092A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：US11784891

申请日：2007-04-10

Applicant: Miguel Waldner ,  Herbert Gruber ,  Rich Boatright

Inventor： Miguel Waldner ,  Herbert Gruber ,  Rich Boatright

IPC: B60J5/10 ,  E05B3/00 ,  E05D3/10

CPC classification number: E05D15/52 ,  B62D33/0273 ,  E05B79/20 ,  E05B83/16 ,  E05D11/06 ,  E05D15/5214 ,  E05Y2900/516 ,  E05Y2900/544 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  Y10S292/43 ,  Y10T16/528 ,  Y10T16/5472 ,  Y10T292/57

Abstract: The present invention is a swing and fold down tailgate mechanism which includes an inner panel, a first handle supported by the inner panel operably associated with a first latch and a second latch, a second handle supported by the inner panel operably associated with the first handle and a third latch. The present invention also includes a hinge member operably associated with the first handle and the second handle for providing hinged support of the tailgate such that the tailgate pivots in a drop down direction and alternatively in a swing open direction. When the first handle is actuated, the first and second latch will release and the second handle will be deactivated, allowing the tailgate to pivot using the third latch and hinge. When the second handle is actuated, the second and latch will release and the first handle will be deactivated, allowing the tailgate to pivot about the first latch and hinge.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种摆动和折叠后挡板机构，其包括内板，由内板支撑的第一手柄，其可操作地与第一闩锁和第二闩锁相关联;第二手柄，由内板支撑，可操作地与第一手柄相关联 和第三个闩锁。 本发明还包括可操作地与第一手柄和第二手柄相关联的铰链构件，用于提供后挡板的铰接支撑，使得后挡板在向下倾斜的方向上枢转，或者在回转方向上枢转。 当第一手柄被致动时，第一和第二闩锁将释放，并且第二手柄将被停用，允许后挡板使用第三闩锁和铰链枢转。 当第二手柄被致动时，第二和闩锁将释放，并且第一手柄将被停用，允许后挡板围绕第一闩锁和铰链枢转。

公开(公告)号：US20070284903A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-13

申请号：US11696903

申请日：2007-04-05

Applicant: Miguel Waldner ,  Christopher Archutowski ,  Brad Stewart ,  Herbert Gruber

Inventor： Miguel Waldner ,  Christopher Archutowski ,  Brad Stewart ,  Herbert Gruber

IPC: B62D33/037 ,  E05C5/02

CPC classification number: B62D33/037 ,  E05B83/16 ,  E05C17/24 ,  E05C17/32 ,  E05D15/52 ,  E05Y2900/516 ,  E05Y2900/544 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  Y10S292/42 ,  Y10T292/0806 ,  Y10T292/1043 ,  Y10T292/1092

Abstract: A latch transfer mechanism is provided, including a tailgate having a first handle and a second handle, a lifter connected to a housing, a striker for selectively receiving a cable transfer pin, with the cable transfer pin operably associated with the lifter, and a connector connected to the cable transfer pin, which is also connected to the tailgate. The present invention also includes an actuating rod for actuating the lifter such that when the first handle is actuated, the housing, lifter, and actuating rod, will separate from the striker, and the cable transfer pin will remain received by the striker, allowing the connector to support the tailgate. When the second handle is actuated, the actuating rod will cause the lifter to pivot in relation to the housing, lifting the cable transfer pin out of the striker, allowing the lifter, actuating rod, and cable transfer pin to separate from the striker.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种闩锁传送机构，包括具有第一手柄和第二手柄的后挡板，连接到壳体的升降器，用于选择性地接收电缆传输销的撞针，电缆传输销可操作地与升降器相关联;以及连接器 连接到电缆传输销，其也连接到后挡板。 本发明还包括用于致动提升器的致动杆，使得当第一手柄被致动时，壳体，升降器和致动杆将与撞针分离，并且电缆传输销将保持被撞针接收，从而允许 连接器支持后挡板。 当第二把手被致动时，致动杆将使升降器相对于壳体枢转，将电缆传输销提升到撞针之外，允许升降器，致动杆和电缆传输销与撞针分离。

公开(公告)号：US20060082180A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-20

申请号：US11121525

申请日：2005-05-04

Applicant: Stephen Bruford ,  Kian-Huat Tan ,  Herbert Gruber

Inventor： Stephen Bruford ,  Kian-Huat Tan ,  Herbert Gruber

IPC: B62D33/023

CPC classification number: B60P3/40 ,  B60R3/02 ,  B62D33/0273 ,  B62D33/03 ,  B62D33/037

Abstract: A tailgate for a vehicle has a supplemental tailgate that retracts within the tailgate and is extendable therefrom in order to provide bed extender, box extender and step assist functions. The supplemental tailgate includes a pivotable molding, which mounts on a movable frame portion, and a latching assembly. When pivoted, the pivotable molding releases the latching assembly, allowing the supplemental tailgate to be moved to various extended positions. When the supplemental tailgate is in its stowed position, the pivotable molding may be aligned with the top surface of the tailgate in order to provide an esthetically pleasing appearance and provide paint scratch resistance. When the movable frame portion is in an essentially fully extended position, it may be rotated relative to the tailgate in order to provide the box extender and assist step functions.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的后挡板具有在后挡板内缩回并可从其延伸的补充后挡板，以便提供床扩展器，盒扩展器和步骤辅助功能。 辅助后挡板包括安装在可移动框架部分上的可枢转模制件和闩锁组件。 当枢转时，可枢转模制件释放闩锁组件，允许辅助后挡板移动到各种延伸位置。 当辅助后挡板处于其收起位置时，可枢转的模制件可以与后挡板的顶表面对准，以便提供美观的外观并提供防刮擦性。 当可移动框架部分处于基本上完全伸出的位置时，其可以相对于后挡板旋转，以便提供盒扩展器和辅助步骤功能。