公开(公告)号：US10427479B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-01

申请号：US15114303

申请日：2015-01-28

Applicant: Daniel Virgil Sallis, Sr.

Inventor： Daniel Virgil Sallis, Sr.

IPC: B60D1/24 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B60D1/30 ,  B62D13/02 ,  B60D1/155 ,  B60D1/173 ,  B62D6/00

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided to eliminate transient swaying of a towed vehicle imparted upon the towed vehicle during a towing operation by decoupling the towing and towed vehicles rotationally from each other. In one embodiment this is accomplished through the use of a doubly hinged tow bar and to steer the towed vehicle based upon the relative angular deflections of the two vehicles while subtracting out transient rotations of the towing vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20190161084A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-30

申请号：US16200995

申请日：2018-11-27

Applicant: JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED

Inventor： JEREMY J. GREENWOOD ,  FIONA POWELL ,  RICHARD POWELL ,  GARY CRIPPS

IPC: B60W30/188 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/10 ,  B62D12/02

Abstract: A controller for a vehicle can have a processor configured to determine a target route for the vehicle. At least one terrain feature can be identified along the target route. Based on the at least one terrain feature identified along the target route, the processor can estimate a traction torque for propelling the vehicle along at least a portion of the target route. Either or both a torque control signal and a steering control signal can be generated based on the estimated traction torque.

公开(公告)号：US20180265078A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15756142

申请日：2016-08-31

Applicant: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES

Inventor： Valery CERVANTES ,  Jerome LABORDE

IPC: B60W30/045 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/30 ,  B62D13/00 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B62D47/00 ,  B60D1/30 ,  B60D1/48 ,  B60K7/00

Abstract: A road vehicle convoy control method includes applying, on a hinge, a moment, an amplitude of which varies based on measured oscillations to absorb the measured oscillations. The moment is applied on the hinge by controlling an actuator of the hinge and jointly controlling: an electrical machine of a first wheel from a wheel set that belongs to part of a chassis that pivot in relation to another wheel because of the hinge to increase torque of the first wheel; and, simultaneously, an electrical machine of a second wheel from the same wheel set to keep the torque thereof constant or increase the torque of the second wheel less than the torque of the first wheel to apply the moment on the hinge in combination with the actuator.

公开(公告)号：US20180022405A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15721830

申请日：2017-09-30

Applicant: NEXT FUTURE TRANSPORTATION INC.

Inventor： TOMMASO GECCHELIN ,  EMMANUELE SPERA

IPC: B62D47/00 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B60D1/36 ,  B60D1/48 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B62D47/006 ,  B60D1/36 ,  B60D1/481 ,  B60D1/62 ,  B60K2031/005 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B62D47/025 ,  G05D1/0088

Abstract: An apparatus and system for: combining independent driving vehicles into a single assembly for condensed, efficient, variable capacity transportation on common routes; and for separating into independent vehicles for flexibility on diverse routes. Connection logistics are exchanged locally via line of sight optical channel. Retractable coupling and mated coupling on opposing ends of the vehicles provide multiple degrees of freedom (DOF) to accommodate misalignment during initial dynamic engagement, and lock as rigidly coupled assembly with zero DOF. Mating vehicles' doors open during transit, permitting inter-vehicle movement and consolidation of passengers en route to urban locales, and release of empty vehicles. On return, independent vehicles combine to dense passenger vehicles from urban locales for redistribution of passengers in individual vehicles that later separate for diverse destinations. Slaved vehicle systems allow one vehicle to control coupled vehicles' systems of retractable suspension, coordinated steering, power sharing. Utility vehicles couple to assembly for service.

公开(公告)号：US20170197657A9

公开(公告)日：2017-07-13

申请号：US14713302

申请日：2015-05-15

Applicant: Helmut-Schmidt-Universität ,  Hamburg Innovation GmbH

Inventor： Rainer Bruns ,  Stephan Ulrich ,  Konstantin Krivenkov

IPC: B62D13/02 ,  B62D63/08 ,  F16H1/28 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B62D53/00 ,  B62D5/04

CPC classification number: B62D13/02 ,  B62D5/0421 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B62D13/00 ,  B62D13/005 ,  B62D53/00 ,  B62D53/005 ,  B62D63/08 ,  F16H1/2854

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a trackless tugger train (100) having at least one transportation module (10) and at least two axle modules (11), wherein each transportation module (11) is arranged between two axle modules (11), wherein each axle module (11) has a wheel axle (12) and a steering device for steering the wheel axle (12), wherein the steering devices of the axle module (11) are embodied in each case in such a way that each steering device steers the axle module (11) which is assigned to it, independently of a steering device of another axle module (11).

公开(公告)号：US20160339951A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15083739

申请日：2016-03-29

Applicant: DEERE & COMPANY

Inventor： BARBARA BOEHM ,  RAINER GUGEL ,  NORBERT FRITZ ,  MARCO REINARDS

IPC: B62D6/00 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B62D11/02 ,  B62D6/02

CPC classification number: B62D6/005 ,  B60Y2200/221 ,  B60Y2300/28 ,  B62D6/02 ,  B62D11/00 ,  B62D11/02 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B62D13/005

Abstract: A device for the steering assistance of a vehicle combination of a towing vehicle and an attached implement in which the attached implement swivels at a rear coupling point of the towing vehicle. The implement includes wheels that are arranged on opposite sides, which can be acted on by the control of corresponding individual wheel drives, independently of one another, with a drive torque. An electronic control unit applies a yawing moment to the implement by the asymmetrical control of the individual wheel drives in such a way that a transverse force exerted on the towing vehicle through the rear coupling point, builds up in the sense of the attainment of a pre-specified steering behavior of the vehicle combination.

Abstract translation: 一种用于牵引车辆和附接工具的车辆组合的转向辅助装置，其中附接的工具在牵引车辆的后部联接点处转动。 该工具包括布置在相对侧上的轮子，其可以通过相应的单独的轮驱动器的控制而彼此独立地以驱动力矩来起作用。 电子控制单元通过各个车轮驱动器的不对称控制向车辆施加偏转力矩，使得通过后联接点施加在牵引车上的横向力在达到预先的意义上形成 指定车辆组合的转向行为。

公开(公告)号：US20160083027A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14891853

申请日：2014-04-25

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS HÄGGLUNDS AKTIEBOLAG

Inventor： Björn HELLHOLM

IPC: B62D55/065 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B62D11/20 ,  B60D5/00 ,  B60P3/41

CPC classification number: B62D55/0655 ,  B60D5/00 ,  B60D2001/008 ,  B60P3/41 ,  B62D7/026 ,  B62D11/20 ,  B62D12/02

Abstract: The invention relates to an articulated vehicle comprising a front and a rear vehicle unit, and at least one further vehicle unit connected to said rear vehicle unit, comprising a front vertical steering link arranged substantially centrally of the front vehicle unit, where said front vertical steering link is configured for pivotal attachment to a fixed load-carrying frame connecting said front and rear vehicle units, where said at least one further vehicle unit is configured for attachment to a further fixed load-carrying frame, where said further fixed load-carrying frame is releasably connectable to said fixed load-carrying frame for said connection, such that a train of vehicle units is formed connected to a load-carrying frame unit comprising said fixed load-carrying frame and said further fixed load-carrying frame.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种铰接式车辆，包括前部和后部车辆单元，以及连接到所述后部车辆单元的至少一个另外的车辆单元，包括大致位于前部车辆单元的中心的前部垂直转向连杆，其中所述前部垂直转向 连杆构造成用于枢转地连接到连接所述前部和后部车辆单元的固定承载框架，其中所述至少一个另外的车辆单元被配置为附接到另一个固定的承载框架，其中所述另外的固定承载框架 可释放地连接到用于所述连接的所述固定承载框架，使得一系列车辆单元形成为连接到包括所述固定承载框架和所述另外的固定承重框架的承载框架单元。

公开(公告)号：US20150367885A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14713302

申请日：2015-05-15

Applicant: Helmut-Schmidt-Universität ,  Hamburg Innovation GmbH

Inventor： Rainer Bruns ,  Stephan Ulrich ,  Konstantin Krivenkov

IPC: B62D13/02 ,  B62D63/08 ,  F16H1/28 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B62D53/00 ,  B62D5/04

CPC classification number: B62D13/02 ,  B62D5/0421 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B62D13/00 ,  B62D13/005 ,  B62D53/00 ,  B62D53/005 ,  B62D63/08 ,  F16H1/2854

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a trackless tugger train (100) having at least one transportation module (10) and at least two axle modules (11), wherein each transportation module (11) is arranged between two axle modules (11), wherein each axle module (11) has a wheel axle (12) and a steering device for steering the wheel axle (12), wherein the steering devices of the axle module (11) are embodied in each case in such a way that each steering device steers the axle module (11) which is assigned to it, independently of a steering device of another axle module (11).

Abstract translation: 本发明的主题是具有至少一个运输模块（10）和至少两个轴模块（11）的无牵引拖车列车（100），其中每个运输模块（11）布置在两个轴模块（11）之间， 其中每个轴模块（11）具有轮轴（12）和用于转向所述轮轴（12）的转向装置，其中所述车轴模块（11）的转向装置在每种情况下被实施为使得每个转向 装置转向被分配给它的轴模块（11），而与另一轴模块（11）的转向装置无关。

公开(公告)号：US20130264785A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-10

申请号：US13506304

申请日：2012-04-10

Applicant: James K. Bullis

Inventor： James K. Bullis

IPC: B62D12/02 ,  B60K1/00 ,  B60K17/30 ,  B62M1/00

CPC classification number: B62D49/00 ,  B62D12/00 ,  B62D53/02

Abstract: The vehicle is narrow such that it can pass through narrow space. The overall vehicle is approximately the same width as a seated worker. Stabilization is provided by wheel rigidity of a front and a rear wheel set that is configured to give a stable vehicle stance, even though it is exceptionally narrow. Energy efficient operation is achieved with wheels having approximately continuous ground contact from edge to edge of a wheel, thus maximizing ground contact area.The narrow vehicle is an articulated configuration that enables agile turning. This articulated turning capability is especially suited for load carrying situations.

Abstract translation: 车辆窄，使其能穿过狭窄的空间。 整车与座位工人的宽度大致相同。 通过前轮和后轮组的车轮刚度来提供稳定性，其被构造成给出稳定的车辆姿态，即使其非常窄。 通过具有从车轮的边缘到边缘的大致连续接地接触的轮子实现能量效率的操作，从而最大化地面接触面积。 狭窄的车辆是能够进行敏捷车削的铰接配置。 这种铰接车削能力特别适用于承载情况。

公开(公告)号：US20120193881A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：US13497239

申请日：2010-09-23

Applicant: Sverker Svärdby ,  Patrik Forsberg

Inventor： Sverker Svärdby ,  Patrik Forsberg

IPC: B62D11/00 ,  B62D12/02

CPC classification number: B62D12/00 ,  B60D1/243 ,  B60D1/60 ,  F41H7/02

Abstract: The invention relates to a steering device for mutually steering a first vehicle unit and a second vehicle unit of an articulated vehicle, which vehicle comprises a substantially vertical link shaft about which said vehicle units are pivotable, first and second steering elements arranged to mutually turn said vehicle units, wherein the steering device comprises a housing configuration arranged to form a supply space between said vehicle units. The invention also relates to an articulated vehicle with a steering device.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于相互转向第一车辆单元和铰接式车辆的第二车辆单元的转向装置，所述转向装置包括基本垂直的连接轴，所述车辆单元可围绕所述第一和第二车辆单元枢转，第一和第二操纵元件布置成相互转动所述 车辆单元，其中所述转向装置包括布置成在所述车辆单元之间形成供应空间的壳体构造。 本发明还涉及一种具有转向装置的铰接式车辆。