公开(公告)号：US20040227325A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-18

申请号：US10782707

申请日：2004-02-18

Applicant: Colibert Enterprises

Inventor： Gregory J. Colibert ,  Floyd A. Colibert ,  Janet M. Colibert

IPC: B60F001/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/246 ,  B60D1/06 ,  B60D1/44 ,  Y10S280/901

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a displaceable ball hitch assembly configured to be mounted in a bed of a truck. The displaceable ball hitch assembly includes a platform track, a displaceable platform, a gate member and a driving mechanism. The platform track defines a track space therein and is configured to be mounted in the bed of the truck. The displaceable platform is configured to be positioned in the track space and includes a ball hitch coupled thereto. The gate member is configured to be coupled to the platform track and includes a gate portion extendable into the track space. The driving mechanism is configured to be operatively coupled to the gate member and is configured to automatically displace the gate portion from the track space to facilitate displacement of the displaceable platform upon manual activation from a cab of the truck.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供构造成安装在卡车床中的可移位球钩组件的方法和装置。 可移动的球钩组件包括平台轨道，可移动平台，门构件和驱动机构。 平台轨道在其中定义轨道空间，并且构造成安装在卡车的床中。 可移动平台被配置为定位在轨道空间中并且包括与之相连的球钩。 门构件被配置为联接到平台轨道并且包括可延伸到轨道空间中的门部分。 驱动机构被配置为可操作地联接到门构件并且构造成自动地从轨道空间移位门部分，以便于在从卡车的驾驶室手动启动时促进可移动平台的移位。

公开(公告)号：US20040113390A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-17

申请号：US10662231

申请日：2003-09-15

Inventor： Slavin P. Broussard III

IPC: B60F001/00

CPC classification number: B62D53/0828 ,  B60D1/06 ,  B60D1/065

Abstract: An easily installed and removed conversion system for a camper/trailer fifth-wheel hitch to a conventional bed mounted 50-59 mm steel ball which itself can be removed to clear the truck bed. The system consists of four basic sections: (1) The upper end steel load distribution thrust plate which attaches to the existing king pin of the trailer/camper utilizing a tapered ring and easy to tighten or loosen specially tapered set screws; (2) The lower section or coupling which interfaces with the ball that is mounted on the tow vehicle; (3) The cylindrical mid section or extension, welded to the thrust plate and which connects the upper and lower sections together; (4) The optionally removable truck bed mounted ball that may be replaced with a bed hole plug leaving the bed unobstructed while the trailer/camper is not connected.

Abstract translation: 一个易于安装和拆卸的转换系统，用于野营车/拖车五轮搭接到常规床上安装的50-59毫米钢球，其本身可以被移除以清除卡车车厢。 该系统由四个基本部分组成：（1）上端钢负荷分布推力板，采用锥形环连接到拖车/露营器的现有主销，易于拧紧或松动特殊的锥形固定螺丝; （2）与安装在拖车上的球接触的下部或联轴器; （3）圆柱形中段或延伸部，焊接到推力板上，将上段和下段连接在一起; （4）可选择地可移动的卡车车载球，可以在没有连接拖车/露营器的情况下用一个床孔插头替换掉离开床的通孔塞。

公开(公告)号：US20030132588A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-17

申请号：US10047848

申请日：2002-01-15

Inventor： Marc Senger

IPC: B60F001/00

CPC classification number: B60N2/01541 ,  B60N2/01591 ,  B60N2/26 ,  B60N2/2812 ,  B60N2/2848 ,  B60N2/2851 ,  B62B7/08

Abstract: A combination vehicle passenger seat/child stroller apparatus is adapted to be releasably secured to floor-board seat tracks of a vehicle. The apparatus is selectively convertible between a stroller mode for use outside the vehicle and a seat mode for supporting an adult or child passenger inside the vehicle. The apparatus includes an upright body portion and a corresponding first cushion, a bottom body portion and a corresponding second cushion, where the bottom body portion is operatively coupled to the upright body portion. Also included are front wheels and rear wheels, and front arms and rear arms each having proximal and distal ends. The distal ends of the front arms are operatively connected to the front wheels, and the distal ends of the rear arms operatively connected to the rear wheels. The proximal ends of the arms are pivotally connected to either the upright body portion or the bottom body portion. The front and rear arms are configured to pivot and fold inwardly such that in the seat mode, either the front arms or rear arms secure the apparatus to the seat tracks of the vehicle. When in stroller mode, the front and rear arms are configured to pivot and extend outwardly.

Abstract translation: 组合车辆乘客座椅/儿童童车装置适于可释放地固定到车辆的地板座椅轨道上。 该装置可选择地在车辆外使用的婴儿车模式和用于支撑车内的成人或儿童乘客的座椅模式之间转换。 该装置包括直立主体部分和相应的第一缓冲垫，底部主体部分和相应的第二垫子，其中底部主体部分可操作地联接到直立主体部分。 还包括前轮和后轮，前臂和后臂各自具有近端和远端。 前臂的远端可操作地连接到前轮，并且后臂的远端可操作地连接到后轮。 臂的近端枢转地连接到直立主体部分或底部主体部分。 前臂和后臂构造成向内枢转和折叠，使得在座椅模式中，前臂或后臂将装置固定到车辆的座椅轨道上。 当处于婴儿车模式时，前臂和后臂被配置为枢转并向外延伸。

公开(公告)号：US20030173757A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-18

申请号：US10099921

申请日：2002-03-14

Inventor： Jerry R. Smith

IPC: B60F001/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/065 ,  B62D53/0828

Abstract: A hitch ball engaging assembly provides a socket to receive a hitch ball with at least one locking element. A rotatable locking collar rotates between first and second positions respectively to move the locking element between a locked state and an unlocked state. A latch can be provided to retain the collar in the first and/or second positions. The locking element(s) may be ball(s) in holes in the socket and the collar has cam surfaces to move the ball(s). The hitch ball engaging assembly may particularly be used in an adapter to interconnect a pin connector of a fifth wheel coupling to the hitch ball of a gooseneck coupling. Here, an extension member is provided with a pin connector assembly to secure the fifth wheel pin on one end and the hitch ball engaging assembly on the other end. The invention includes methods accomplished by these structures.

Abstract translation: 搭接球接合组件提供一个插座以接收带有至少一个锁定元件的搭接球。 可转动的锁定环分别在第一和第二位置之间旋转以在锁定状态和解锁状态之间移动锁定元件。 可以提供闩锁以将衣领保持在第一和/或第二位置。 锁定元件可以是插座中的孔中的球，并且套环具有用于移动球的凸轮表面。 牵引球接合组件可以特别地用于适配器中，以将第五轮联接器的销连接器与鹅颈式联轴器的搭接球互连。 这里，延伸构件设置有销连接器组件，以将第五轮销固定在一端上，并且在另一端上固定搭接球接合组件。 本发明包括通过这些结构实现的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20030052472A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-20

申请号：US10163086

申请日：2002-06-05

Inventor： Newell Ryan Moss ,  Jack W. Bowers ,  H. Arthur Wing

IPC: B60F001/00 ,  B60D001/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/54 ,  B60D1/06 ,  B60D1/07 ,  B60D1/52 ,  B60D1/583

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a towing vehicle to a towed vehicle. The apparatus includes a base, a mount movably secured to the base and one or more hitches attached to the mount. The mount may rotate, pivot, translate, or otherwise move in relation to the base in order to move the hitch between various positions including one or more towing positions and at least one stored or stowed position. The hitch, or hitches, may also be movably secured to the mount for additional flexibility in configuring the apparatus in the towing and stowed positions. Additionally, when multiple hitches are provided, each of the multiple hitches may be configured as different size or style of hitch such that a user may select one of the hitches depending on the intended use thereof.

Abstract translation: 一种将牵引车辆固定在牵引车辆上的装置。 该装置包括基座，可移动地固定到基座的安装件和附接​​到安装件的一个或多个连接件。 安装件可以相对于基座旋转，枢转，平移或以其它方式移动，以便将连接件在包括一个或多个牵引位置和至少一个存储或收起位置的各种位置之间移动。 挂钩或挂钩也可以可移动地固定到安装座上，用于在拖曳和收起位置中配置装置的额外灵活性。 此外，当提供多个连接时，多个连接中的每一个可以被配置为不同的连接尺寸或风格，使得用户可以根据其预期用途来选择一个挂钩。

公开(公告)号：US20030038451A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-27

申请号：US10227405

申请日：2002-08-26

Inventor： Michel Bouchard

IPC: B60F001/00

CPC classification number: B62B19/02 ,  B60F3/003 ,  B62B2207/02 ,  B62D57/00 ,  B62D61/125 ,  B62D63/02 ,  B62D63/06 ,  B63C13/00

Abstract: A multi-functional vehicle for being used selectively on land or in a body of water, the vehicle includes a vehicle frame mounted on two grouped pairs of frame wheels. A passenger cabin is releasably attached to the vehicle frame. A pair of floatation pontoons is releasably attached to the passenger cabin. The vehicle frame is convertible between a cabin receiving configuration and a load receiving configuration. The vehicle can be used to carry additional passengers or load while being attached to conventional vehicles such as conventional ATV vehicles. The trailer can be specifically designed so as to be able to follow the often rugged off-road terrain on which some vehicles such as ATV vehicles are commonly used. The passenger cabin can be readily converted into a water craft through a set a quick and ergonomical steps. The vehicle may also be used on a gliding surface such as snow and converted into a gliding vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于陆地或水体中选择性使用的多功能车辆，所述车辆包括安装在两组成对的框架轮上的车架。 客舱可释放地附接到车架上。 一对漂浮浮筒可释放地附接到客舱。 车架可在客舱接收配置和负载接收配置之间转换。 车辆可以用于在附接到诸如常规ATV车辆的常规车辆时携带附加乘客或负载。 拖车可以专门设计，以便能够遵循通常使用一些车辆（如ATV车辆）的经常恶劣的越野地形。 客舱可以通过一组快速和符合人体工程学的步骤轻松地转换成水上工艺。 车辆也可以用在诸如雪的滑翔表面上，并被转换为滑行车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20030006581A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-09

申请号：US10159778

申请日：2002-05-31

Inventor： Newell Ryan Moss ,  Jack W. Bowers ,  H. Arthur Wing

IPC: B60D001/00 ,  B60F001/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/54 ,  B60D1/06 ,  B60D1/07 ,  B60D1/52 ,  B60D1/583

Abstract: An apparatus and method directed to a stowaway pintle hitch that is simple to manufacture and use having novel height adjustment means, retainer, retainer lock, and stowaway pivoting motion. The apparatus may have a swiveling mount that is free to swivel while towing a trailer. A cushioning spacer is disclosed for reducing impact forces and noise in pintle hitch towing systems. In certain embodiments an apparatus in accordance with the invention may have a trunnion for insertion into a receiver tube or cavity of a vehicle. A base may be secured to the trunnion or to the vehicle. The base may also have a mount secured thereto. The mount may have a platform that is sized and positioned to receive a hitch. The mount may also have a retainer that may be moved into position and locked in order to prevent removal of a pintle ring from around the hitch. The retainer may be mounted on a pivot allowing it to rotate into and out of position. It may also be mounted on a guide such that it may translate relative to the mount. Through rotation and translation, the retainer may be moved to positions suitable for temporarily holding the retainer and for locking the retainer into position. The retainer may be of very simple construction such as a substantially flat plate in which needed apertures and outlines are formed. The mount may be adjustable relative to the base. The apparatus may have another guide to enable the mount to translate relative to the base. This may allow the mount to be height-adjustable and provide versatility of operation. A swiveling mount may allow the mount to swivel relative to the base to accommodate the towing of trailers over rugged terrain. A cushioning spacer made of suitable material may extend around a hitch and absorb impacts and dampen noise.

Abstract translation: 涉及一种易于制造和使用的具有新颖的高度调节装置，保持器，保持器锁定和偷渡枢转运动的偷走枢轴钩的装置和方法。 该装置可以具有在牵引拖车时自由旋转的旋转安装座。 公开了用于减小牵引牵引系统中的冲击力和噪音的缓冲间隔件。 在某些实施例中，根据本发明的装置可以具有用于插入车辆的接收器管或腔的耳轴。 基座可以固定到耳轴或车辆上。 基座也可以具有固定到其上的安装座。 安装座可具有尺寸和位置以接收搭接的平台。 安装件还可以具有可以移动到位置并被锁定的保持器，以便防止从挂钩的周围移除枢轴环。 保持器可以安装在允许其旋转进入和离开位置的枢轴上。 它也可以安装在引导件上，使得其可相对于安装座平移。 通过旋转和平移，保持器可以移动到适于临时保持保持器的位置，并将保持器锁定到位。 保持器可以是非常简单的结构，例如形成所需的孔和轮廓的基本平坦的板。 安装座可相对于底座可调节。 该装置可以具有使安装座能够相对于底座平移的另一个引导件。 这可以允许安装座高度可调，并提供操作的多功能性。 旋转安装座可允许安装座相对于底座旋转以适应拖车在崎岖的地形上的牵引。 由合适材料制成的缓冲垫片可以围绕挂钩延伸并吸收冲击并减轻噪音。