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：US08167341B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-01

申请号：US11760298

申请日：2007-06-08

Applicant: Herbert Gruber ,  Miguel Waldner

Inventor： Herbert Gruber ,  Miguel Waldner

IPC: E05C3/06

CPC classification number: B62D33/037 ,  E05B83/16 ,  E05D15/52 ,  E05Y2900/516 ,  E05Y2900/544 ,  Y10S292/23 ,  Y10T292/1047 ,  Y10T292/1082

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention is a latch device having a latch and a base portion, where the latch is selectively connected to the base portion, and pivotable about the base portion along a first axis. The present invention also includes a cam mechanism for securing the latch such that the latch is secured for rotation and support of a door for a vehicle along a second axis when the door is rotated about a first axis but allows free movement of the latch when the door is actuated for rotation about a second axis.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，本发明是具有闩锁和基部的闩锁装置，其中闩锁选择性地连接到基座部分，并且可沿着第一轴线绕基部枢转。 本发明还包括用于固定闩锁的凸轮机构，使得当门围绕第一轴线旋转时，闩锁被固定用于沿着第二轴线转动和支撑用于车辆的车门，但是允许闩锁自由移动时 门被驱动以围绕第二轴线旋转。

公开(公告)号：US07547056B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-16

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: B62D33/037

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：US07267387B1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-11

申请号：US11230679

申请日：2005-09-20

Applicant: Steve Bruford ,  Scott Miller ,  Kian-Huat Tan ,  Herbert Gruber ,  David Tuck

Inventor： Steve Bruford ,  Scott Miller ,  Kian-Huat Tan ,  Herbert Gruber ,  David Tuck

IPC: B62D33/03

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

Abstract: A supplemental tailgate extends from the tailgate frame of a pickup truck and is positionable in multiple orientations to provide a variety of uses, including as an extension of the pickup truck bed. The supplemental tailgate includes a cross member connected between two telescoping supports, which forms a part of the tailgate molding when stored within the main tailgate structure. A lock rod assembly interconnects the supplemental tailgate and the body of the pickup truck to stabilize the position of the extended supplemental tailgate when positioned perpendicular to the opened main tailgate. The lock rod assembly can be formed as flexible cables that can be housed within the cross member for easy deployment when needed. The lock rod assembly can also be formed as fixed length rods that are pivotally mounted on the cross member and stored within the cross member for easy deployment.

Abstract translation: 辅助后挡板从皮卡车的后挡板延伸，并且可以以多个方向定位，以提供各种用途，包括作为卡车车厢的延伸部分。 辅助后挡板包括连接在两个伸缩支撑件之间的横向构件，其在储存在主尾门结构内时形成后挡板模制件的一部分。 锁定杆组件将补充后挡板和皮卡车体的主体相互连接，以在垂直于打开的主后挡板定位时稳定延伸辅助后挡板的位置。 锁杆组件可以形成为可以容纳在横梁内的柔性电缆，以便在需要时容易地展开。 锁杆组件也可以形成为固定长度的杆，其可枢转地安装在横梁上并存储在横梁中以便于展开。

公开(公告)号：US20050093325A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10969262

申请日：2004-10-20

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

Inventor： Stephen Bruford ,  David Tuck ,  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 with side walls and a bed has a supplemental tailgate that retracts within a tailgate frame and is extendable therefrom. The supplemental tailgate may include a guide system secured generally between the rear panel and the front panel of the tailgate frame, a movable frame assembly having two telescoping supports extendable from, pivotable relative to and retained by the guide system. The supplemental tailgate may also include a cross member connected to the two telescoping supports and extending therebetween. A lock rod assembly telescopically extends from and is pivotable relative to the cross member, with the lock rod assembly including a lock rod bar having a lock rod latch affixed thereto that is adapted to releasably latch to one of the vehicle side walls to thereby support the movable frame portion relative to the guide system when the tailgate frame is in the generally horizontal open position and the movable frame assembly is pivoted upward relative to the tailgate frame.

Abstract translation: 用于具有侧壁和床的车辆的后挡板具有在后挡板框架内缩回并可从其延伸的辅助后挡板。 辅助后挡板可以包括通常在后板和后挡板框架的前面板之间固定的导向系统，可移动的框架组件具有两个可伸缩的支撑件，可从导向系统相对于并由其保持。 辅助后挡板还可以包括连接到两个伸缩支撑件并在它们之间延伸的横向构件。 锁杆组件相对于横向构件可伸缩地伸出并且可相对于横向构件枢转，锁定杆组件包括锁定杆杆，该锁杆杆具有固定到其上的锁定杆闩锁，该锁定杆杆适于可释放地闩锁到车辆侧壁中的一个，从而支撑 当后挡板框架处于大致水平的打开位置并且可移动框架组件相对于后挡板框架向上枢转时，可移动框架部分相对于引导系统。

公开(公告)号：US06325240B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-04

申请号：US09477701

申请日：2000-01-06

Applicant: Herbert Gruber

Inventor： Herbert Gruber

IPC: B65D4522

CPC classification number: B60K15/0406 ,  B60K2015/0445 ,  E05B83/34 ,  E05C19/022 ,  Y10S220/33 ,  Y10T292/0902

Abstract: A refueling cap assembly for opening and closing a filler neck of a fuel tank has a frame which is mounted to the filler neck of the fuel tank. A cover is pivotally mounted to the frame to move between open and closed positions for opening and closing the filler neck. A locking mechanism, having a locking body, is mounted to the frame for securing the cover to the filler neck in the closed position. The locking body moves between a locked position engaging a finger projecting from the cover to secure the cover to the filler neck, and a release position releasing the cover from the filler neck. The cap assembly is characterized by the locking body moveable in a flip flop manner and having a first abutment to retain the locking body in the locked position when the cover is in the closed position, and a second abutment to retain the locking body in the released position when the cover is in the open position. The locking body flip flops between the locked and released positions upon repeated engagement of the cover with the locking mechanism.

Abstract translation: 用于打开和关闭燃料箱的加注口的加油盖组件具有安装到燃料箱的加注口的框架。 盖子枢转地安装到框架以在打开和关闭位置之间移动以打开和关闭填充物颈部。 具有锁定体的锁定机构安装到框架上，用于在封闭位置将盖子固定到加注口颈部。 锁定体在与从盖突出的指状物接合的锁定位置之间移动，以将盖子固定到加注颈部，以及释放位置，以将盖子从填充物颈部释放。 盖组件的特征在于锁定体以触发方式可移动，并且具有第一邻接部，以在盖处于关闭位置时将锁定体保持在锁定位置;以及第二邻接部，用于将锁定体保持在释放状态 盖子处于打开位置时的位置。 当盖与锁定机构重复接合时，锁定体在锁定位置和释放位置之间触发。

公开(公告)号：US4875724A

公开(公告)日：1989-10-24

申请号：US112478

申请日：1987-10-26

Applicant: Herbert Gruber

Inventor： Herbert Gruber

IPC: E05B65/19

CPC classification number: E05B83/16 ,  E05B83/24 ,  Y10S292/14 ,  Y10S292/65 ,  Y10T292/1047

Abstract: A latch mechanism comprising:(a) a mounting plate carrying a slot having a bottom and mouth,(b) a pivotably biased pawl mechanism comprising a top arm portion for pivoting from a position over the slot to a position spaced from it, a bottom arm portion and follower apparatus,(c) a ratchet mechanism biased for rotation and carrying a notch having a mouth and control apparatus for controlling the follower apparatus of the pawl mechanism, and(d) stop means for stopping rotation of the ratchet mechanism with the mouth of the notch proximate the mouth of the slot both directed towards the top arm portion of the pawl, the top arm portion normally positioned over the slot and being precluded from movement away from the slot unless the mouth of the notch and mouth of the slot are both directed towards the top arm portion.

Abstract translation: 一种闩锁机构，包括：（a）承载具有底部和嘴部的狭槽的安装板，（b）可枢转地偏置的棘爪机构，其包括用于从所述狭槽上方的位置枢转到与其间隔开的位置的顶部臂部分，底部 臂部和从动装置，（c）用于旋转并携带具有口的凹口的棘轮机构和用于控制棘爪机构的从动装置的控制装置，以及（d）用于停止棘轮机构的旋转的止动装置， 靠近狭槽嘴部的切口的嘴部朝向棘爪的上臂部分，顶部臂部分通常位于狭槽上方，并且防止其离开狭槽移动，除非槽口和口部的口部 都指向顶臂部分。

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