公开(公告)号：US20150323032A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14808033

申请日：2015-07-24

Applicant: Multimatic Inc.

Inventor： Rudolf GRUBER ,  Dennis Tak-Man LOUI

IPC: F16F1/44

CPC classification number: F16F1/445 ,  E05B77/38 ,  E05B79/20 ,  E05B81/06 ,  E05B83/18 ,  F16F2236/04 ,  Y10T292/1077 ,  Y10T292/1078

Abstract: A bumper for a closure, such as a tailgate, acts between the tailgate and a frame to bias a striker in to engagement with a latch. The bumper is moved to a retracted position during closing to reduce the force needed to close the tailgate. After latching, the bumper is conditioned to an extended position to assert the bias between the tailgate and frame.

Abstract translation: 用于闭合件的保险杠（例如后挡板）作用在后挡板和框架之间，以将撞针偏置成与闩锁接合。 保险杠在关闭期间移动到缩回位置，以减少关闭后挡板所需的力。 在锁定之后，保险杠被调节到延伸位置以断定后挡板和框架之间的偏压。

公开(公告)号：US08240689B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US12739763

申请日：2008-10-21

Applicant: Laurence J Holt ,  Thomas Alexander Sparrow

Inventor： Laurence J Holt ,  Thomas Alexander Sparrow

IPC: B60G3/01

CPC classification number: B62D7/18 ,  B60G3/01 ,  B60G11/006 ,  B60G15/067 ,  B60G17/0272 ,  B60G2204/12 ,  B60G2204/30 ,  B60G2204/4232 ,  B60G2204/8304 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2500/30

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system (55) is configured so as to contain all of the suspension motion control elements completely within the volume of the road wheel (100) while remotely locating the energy storage device (45) and damping device (42). An upright (60) comprises the spindle (61), brake caliper (105), and structure to hold a main strut shaft (70) parallel to a secondary strut shaft (67). The suspension's motion is controlled by the shafts which slide relative to the sprung part of the vehicle (1). The main strut shaft (70) includes a pumping piston (73). The fluid (91) displaced by the pumping piston (73) flows through a hydraulic connection (47) to a remote suspension module (40) mounted to the sprung part of the vehicle. The remote suspension module (40) hydraulically transmits the wheel motion to the remote energy storage device (45) and damping device (42). A steering arm (95) rotating around the main strut shaft (70) is configured to allow both struts (70 and 67) to slide through it, thus eliminating bump steer.

Abstract translation: 车辆悬挂系统（55）被构造成在远程定位能量存储装置（45）和阻尼装置（42）的同时将所有悬架运动控制元件完全包含在车轮（100）的体积内。 立柱（60）包括主轴（61），制动钳（105）和用于保持平行于辅助支杆轴（67）的主支柱轴（70）的结构。 悬架的运动由相对于车辆（1）的悬挂部分滑动的轴来控制。 主支柱轴（70）包括泵活塞（73）。 由泵送活塞（73）移动的流体（91）通过液压连接（47）流到安装到车辆弹簧部分的远程悬架模块（40）。 远程悬挂模块（40）将车轮运动液压传递到远程储能装置（45）和阻尼装置（42）。 围绕主支柱轴（70）旋转的转向臂（95）构造成允许两个支柱（70和67）滑过其中，从而消除凸块转向。

公开(公告)号：US20070278760A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US11681358

申请日：2007-03-02

Applicant: Michael VanBelle ,  Louis Caballero ,  Sven Sauerwein ,  David Barrett

Inventor： Michael VanBelle ,  Louis Caballero ,  Sven Sauerwein ,  David Barrett

IPC: B60R3/02

CPC classification number: B60R3/02

Abstract: A vehicle step assembly uses hinged pedestals and attitude links to position step stringers and an attached step beam in a generally horizontal and elevated deployed position, while permitting a space-saving tucked-in stowed position.

Abstract translation: 车辆步进组件使用铰接的基座和姿态连杆将步进桁条和附接的阶梯梁放置在大致水平和升高的展开位置，同时允许节省空间的收起位置。

公开(公告)号：US06966595B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-22

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.

公开(公告)号：US06923488B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-02

申请号：US10969151

申请日：2004-10-20

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

Inventor： Stephen Bruford ,  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 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：US06883275B2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-26

申请号：US10206628

申请日：2002-07-29

Applicant: Richard J. Hellinga ,  Michael Johnson

Inventor： Richard J. Hellinga ,  Michael Johnson

IPC: E05F1/10 ,  E05F15/12 ,  E05F11/28 ,  B60J5/10

CPC classification number: E05F1/1091 ,  E05F15/63 ,  E05Y2201/618

Abstract: A method and system for controlling the descent of a moveable element pivotally attached to a rigid structure. The moveable element is pivotally attached to the rigid structure, and is then pivotally connected to a compressible strut, which is pivotally attached to a linkage pivotally connected to the rigid structure. The descent of the moveable element is controlled using a microcontroller and a motor attached to the linkage, and the control path for the linkage is selected based on a comparison of the angle between the linkage and rigid structure and the angle between the moveable element and the rigid structure.

Abstract translation: 用于控制可枢转地附接到刚性结构的可移动元件的下降的方法和系统。 可移动元件枢转地附接到刚性结构，然后枢转地连接到可压缩的支柱，该可支撑支柱枢转地附接到枢转地连接到刚性结构的连杆上。 可移动元件的下降通过使用微控制器和连接到联动装置的马达进行控制，并且基于连杆机构和刚性结构之间的角度以及可移动元件与 刚性结构。

公开(公告)号：US5950295A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-14

申请号：US740885

申请日：1996-11-04

Applicant: Scott David Worden ,  Stephen Joseph Mitchell ,  Cheaw Wang Ng

Inventor： Scott David Worden ,  Stephen Joseph Mitchell ,  Cheaw Wang Ng

IPC: B23P17/00 ,  B23P19/02 ,  B62D65/06 ,  E05D5/12

CPC classification number: E05D5/062 ,  B62D65/06 ,  E05D5/127 ,  E05D5/128 ,  E05Y2900/531 ,  Y10T16/53605 ,  Y10T16/53607 ,  Y10T16/536075 ,  Y10T16/557 ,  Y10T29/4981 ,  Y10T29/49821 ,  Y10T29/49885 ,  Y10T29/49888 ,  Y10T29/49982

Abstract: A method for temporarily connecting a body half and a door half of a hinge, said body half of said hinge including connecting means for receiving said door half of said hinge including connecting means for receiving the body half, one of said connecting means including a portion having disposed proximate the end thereof at least one groove for receiving a resilient flexible retainer;said method including the steps of;(a) fastening the hinge when assembled to a vehicle and a door so as to fasten the door with the vehicle temporarily;(b) painting the vehicle and door together while temporarily connected;(c) subjecting the vehicle and door and the resilient flexible retainer to heat such as that found in a curing process for a painting process for vehicles;(d) separating said body and door halves of said hinge by removing the retainer and separating said halves;(e) separating said door from said vehicle by separating the body half and the door half of said hinges.

Abstract translation: 一种用于临时连接铰链的主体半部和门半部的方法，所述铰链的所述主体部分包括用于接收所述铰链的所述门半部的连接装置，所述连接装置包括用于接收主体半部的连接装置，所述连接装置中的一个包括一部分 具有靠近其端部设置有用于接收弹性柔性保持器的至少一个凹槽; 所述方法包括以下步骤： （a）当组装到车辆和门上时将铰链固定，以便临时将车门与车辆紧固; （b）临时连接车辆和门一起涂漆; （c）对车辆和门和弹性柔性保持器进行加热，例如在用于车辆的涂漆过程的固化过程中发现的; （d）通过移除所述保持器并分离所述半部来分离所述铰链的所述主体和所述门半部; （e）通过分离所述主体半部和所述铰链的门半部将所述门与所述车辆分开。

公开(公告)号：US12115829B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-15

申请号：US18272716

申请日：2022-01-27

Applicant: Multimatic Inc.

Inventor： Michael Charles Martin Barber ,  Daniel James Gebbing

IPC: B60G3/01 ,  B60G3/06

CPC classification number: B60G3/01 ,  B60G3/06 ,  B60G2204/4232 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2206/50

Abstract: A compact vehicle suspension system comprises a sliding ride motion guide having a fixed guide portion and a telescoping guide portion telescopically movable relative to one another. The sliding ride motion guide is fixed to a wheel hub knuckle via the fixed guide portion and is rotatably and structurally fixed via the telescoping guide portion at a top mount to a vehicle body. A coil over shock absorber is rotatably connected to a lower control arm at a first end and to the vehicle body at a second end. Arms of the fixed guide portion of the sliding ride motion guide may span the wheel hub knuckle to which a drive shaft may be connected. Vertical motion of the wheel is defined by a sliding axis of the sliding ride motion guide and an arc of the lower control arm.

公开(公告)号：US20240300272A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-12

申请号：US18272716

申请日：2022-01-27

Applicant: Multimatic Inc.

Inventor： Michael Charles Martin Barber ,  Daniel James Gebbing

IPC: B60G3/01 ,  B60G3/06

CPC classification number: B60G3/01 ,  B60G3/06 ,  B60G2204/4232 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2206/50

Abstract: A compact vehicle suspension system comprises a sliding ride motion guide having a fixed guide portion and a telescoping guide portion telescopically movable relative to one another. The sliding ride motion guide is fixed to a wheel hub knuckle via the fixed guide portion and is rotatably and structurally fixed via the telescoping guide portion at a top mount to a vehicle body. A coil over shock absorber is rotatably connected to a lower control arm at a first end and to the vehicle body at a second end. Arms of the fixed guide portion of the sliding ride motion guide may span the wheel hub knuckle to which a drive shaft may be connected. Vertical motion of the wheel is defined by a sliding axis of the sliding ride motion guide and an arc of the lower control arm.

公开(公告)号：US11873033B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-16

申请号：US17927725

申请日：2021-06-04

Applicant: Multimatic Inc.

Inventor： Michael Gordon Lehti ,  Scott David Worden

IPC: B62D33/00 ,  B62D33/037 ,  B60N3/02 ,  B60R3/02

CPC classification number: B62D33/037 ,  B60N3/023 ,  B60R3/02

Abstract: A vehicle tailgate assembly primarily for pick-up trucks comprises a frame with a transverse base and support arms extending perpendicularly therefrom adjacent distal ends of the base. A tailgate door is rotationally mounted to the frame between the support arms. The door comprises a transverse upper section rotationally joined to a transverse lower section at a rotational joint, preferably a hinge. A releasable locking mechanism is located adjacent the rotational joint to releasably hold the upper section in relation to the lower section at selected orientations. An additional locking mechanism may selectively hold the lower section and/or the upper section to the support arms. The tailgate may also be provided with an extendible tailgate which may be rotated interiorly and exteriorly of the plane of the upper section. An extendible handle may also be provided to support user entry and exit from a cargo hold of the truck.