Load-resistant spoiler mechanism for vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US10207752B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-19

    申请号:US15524981

    申请日:2016-04-05

    Abstract: A spoiler mechanism (13) for a vehicle (10) includes a spoiler (16) that has a stowed position and first and second deployed positions. An actuator (22) is configured to move the spoiler (16) though the stowed and first and second deployed positions in response to a command. A multi-link assembly (20) is interconnected by pivot points. The multi-link assembly (20) is operatively connected to the spoiler (16). In the first deployed position at least three pivot points are aligned with one another in a plane and provide a first geometrically locked position. In the second deployed position a second geometrically locked position is provided in which a link of the multi-link assembly (20) abuts another structure.

    DUAL RATE VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
    42.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190009632A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-10

    申请号:US16066161

    申请日:2017-01-06

    Abstract: A selectively switchable dual rate vehicle suspension system comprising a pushrod actuated inboard spring configuration, conventionally oriented between the unsprung mass and the sprung mass of one corner of the vehicle, comprising a torsion bar spring of a first predetermined rate, K1, and a coil spring of a second predetermined rate, K2, arranged in series so as to provide a total combined spring rate KT. A lockout actuator is arranged in parallel with the coil spring and configured so that in a first mode it allows the coil spring to move freely and in a second mode prevents motion of the coil spring such that when the lockout actuator is in a first, unlocked, mode the overall vehicle suspension spring rate is defined by the series equation 1/KT=1/K1+1/K2, and when the lockout actuator is in a second, locked, mode the overall vehicle suspension spring rate is substantially higher as defined by KT=K1, thus selectively providing both a low rate, optimal ride comfort setting and a high rate, optimal handling setting.

    VEHICLE DOOR CHECKER
    43.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180283061A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-04

    申请号:US15524407

    申请日:2015-11-06

    Abstract: A door checker includes a housing which has a base from which first and second opposing flanges extend. First and second guide pins are spaced apart from one another and are interconnected to the first and second flanges. A check arm extends through the base and is arranged between the first and second guide pins. The check arm is configured to move relative to the housing and includes a profile that corresponds to a variable door holding force. A bearing member is arranged on one side of the check arm and is slidably supported by the first and second guide pins. The bearing member coacts with the profile.

    LOAD-RESISTANT SPOILER MECHANISM FOR VEHICLE
    44.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180001944A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-04

    申请号:US15524981

    申请日:2016-04-05

    CPC classification number: B62D35/007 B62D37/02 Y02T10/82

    Abstract: A spoiler mechanism (13) for a vehicle (10) includes a spoiler (16) that has a stowed position and first and second deployed positions. An actuator (22) is configured to move the spoiler (16) though the stowed and first and second deployed positions in response to a command. A multi-link assembly (20) is interconnected by pivot points. The multi-link assembly (20) is operatively connected to the spoiler (16). In the first deployed position at least three pivot points are aligned with one another in a plane and provide a first geometrically locked position. In the second deployed position a second geometrically locked position is provided in which a link of the multi-link assembly (20) abuts another structure.

    Vehicle bumper
    45.
    发明授权
    Vehicle bumper 有权
    车辆保险杠

    公开(公告)号:US09505361B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-29

    申请号:US14046616

    申请日:2013-10-04

    CPC classification number: B60R19/18 B21B15/0007 B60R2019/1813 B60R2019/1866

    Abstract: A beam for a vehicle bumper is formed from a continuous web of material as a closed tubular body. The body has top and bottom walls connected by inner and outer walls. A support extends between the inner and outer walls and a reinforcement overlies at least a portion of the outer wall between the support and the bottom wall to provide a double walled structure.

    Abstract translation: 用于车辆保险杠的梁由作为封闭管状体的连续材料纤维网形成。 本体具有通过内壁和外壁连接的顶壁和底壁。 支撑件在内壁和外壁之间延伸,并且加强件覆盖在支撑件和底壁之间的外壁的至少一部分以提供双壁结构。

    Retractable Latch Bumper
    46.
    发明申请
    Retractable Latch Bumper 有权
    伸缩闩锁保险杠

    公开(公告)号:US20150323032A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-12

    申请号:US14808033

    申请日:2015-07-24

    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。

    Van cargo management system
    47.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12214977B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-04

    申请号:US18689698

    申请日:2022-09-02

    Abstract: A row of docking stations to stow containers or trolleys is provided along at least one side of a van cargo storage area and a corridor for loading and unloading containers or trolleys individually or in groups from the rear of the van is provided. Preferably, the docking stations are automated. Interference with the storage and removal of containers or trolleys by the wheel wells of the vans or other vehicles is eliminated. Motorized mechanisms capture and lift the containers or trolleys above the level of the wheel wells for stowage in the docking stations to maximize the available storage area beyond that available on the floor of the cargo area. Individual containers or trolleys may be maintained in docking stations until needed.

    DUAL ACTING CARGO VAN DOOR AND RAMP SYSTEM
    48.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240262275A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-08

    申请号:US18578693

    申请日:2022-07-12

    CPC classification number: B60P1/435 B60J5/108 B60Y2200/141

    Abstract: A cargo van door system comprises a cargo van with a cargo compartment, first pivoting means to permit one or more doors releasably to pivot laterally and perpendicularly in relation to one of three outward facing side walls of the cargo compartment to act as a door, second pivoting means to permit the door releasably to pivot perpendicularly in relation to a floor of the cargo compartment to act as a ramp, and means to coordinate engagement and disengagement of the first pivoting means and the second pivoting means. When the first pivoting means is engaged to permit the door to swing laterally and perpendicularly in relation to one of the outward facing side walls to continue to function as a door, the second pivoting means is disengaged, and when the second pivoting means is engaged to permit the door to swing perpendicularly in relation to the floor to act as a ramp, the first pivoting means is disengaged.

    Weldless vehicular suspension control arm

    公开(公告)号:US11787252B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-17

    申请号:US17609338

    申请日:2020-09-04

    Abstract: A vehicular suspension control arm comprises a first arm component and a second arm component formed from sheet metal, each arm component comprising an outer wall and two side walls, bushing connecting means adjacent a first end, at least one bracket receiving rivet aperture adjacent a second end, at least one component connecting rivet aperture located between the first end and the second end, a ride bushing and a handling bushing, a ball joint bracket comprising bracket rivet apertures corresponding to the at least one bracket receiving rivet aperture adjacent the second end of each of the first and second arm components and a plurality of rivets. When constructed, the ball joint bracket is riveted to both the first and second arm components adjacent the second end thereof via the at least one bracket receiving rivet aperture and the corresponding at least one bracket rivet aperture, the first arm component is riveted to the second arm component at the at least one component connecting rivet aperture, the ride bushing is connected at the first end of the first arm component and the handling bushing is connected at the first end of the second arm component.

    DUAL RATE VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM WITH ADJUSTABLE RIDE HEIGHT

    公开(公告)号:US20230302862A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-28

    申请号:US18022021

    申请日:2020-08-21

    Abstract: A spring configuration comprises a cylindrical damper (5), a primary coil spring (9) with a first predetermined spring rate K1, and a secondary coil spring (11) with a second predetermined spring rate K2, the coil springs arranged about the cylindrical damper (5) in series so as to provide a total combined spring rate KT, an actuator (20) configured to compress and decompress the coil springs (9, 11), a stop (12) configured to deactivate the secondary coil spring (11) at a stop position, such that, when the system is in a first, comfort, mode, the overall suspension spring rate is defined by the series equation 1/KT=1/K1+1/K2, and when the system is in a second, handling, mode, the overall vehicle suspension spring rate is defined by the series equation KT=K1, thus selectively and switchably providing both a low rate, optimal ride comfort setting and a high rate, optimal handling lower ride height setting.

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