公开(公告)号：US07547034B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-16

申请号：US11279682

申请日：2006-04-13

Applicant: Gerald W. Hungerink ,  David R. Pernesky

Inventor： Gerald W. Hungerink ,  David R. Pernesky

IPC: B62D53/08

CPC classification number: B62D53/0885 ,  F16N15/02

Abstract: The fifth wheel hitch lube plate of the present invention comprises a perforated support member having a plurality of perforations and a lubricious material molded around the perforated support member such that the lubricious material covers both the top and bottom surfaces of the perforated support member and extends through the perforations formed in the perforated support member. Preferably, the support member is a perforated metal plate and the lubricious material is nylon, graphite, or an ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene material. The problems associated with utilizing nylon (or similar materials) and bonding it to a support plate are overcome by forming the plurality of apertures in the support plate so that a mechanical cohesive bond is formed between the upper and lower surfaces of the support plate, thereby substantially increasing the lube plate strength, and shear strength, while decreasing the likelihood that the lube plate may buckle.

Abstract translation: 本发明的第五轮联接润滑板包括穿孔支撑构件，其具有多个穿孔和围绕穿孔支撑构件成型的润滑材料，使得润滑材料覆盖穿孔支撑构件的顶表面和底表面并且延伸穿过 穿孔支撑构件中形成的穿孔。 优选地，支撑构件是穿孔金属板，并且润滑材料是尼龙，石墨或超高分子量（UHMW）聚乙烯材料。 与使用尼龙（或类似材料）并将其粘合到支撑板上相关的问题通过在支撑板中形成多个孔来克服，使得在支撑板的上表面和下表面之间形成机械粘结， 大大增加了润滑板的强度和剪切强度，同时降低了润滑板可能弯曲的可能性。

公开(公告)号：US07537235B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-26

申请号：US10532899

申请日：2003-11-07

Applicant: James H. Flater ,  Gerald W. Hungerink ,  Steven L. Hoek ,  Jason D. C. Howe ,  Michael H. Ginocchio

Inventor： James H. Flater ,  Gerald W. Hungerink ,  Steven L. Hoek ,  Jason D. C. Howe ,  Michael H. Ginocchio

IPC: B62D53/08

CPC classification number: B62D53/08

Abstract: A fifth wheel hitch assembly includes a hitch plate having a rearward end that defines a throat for receiving a kingpin. First and second structural support ribs extend downwardly from a bottom surface of the hitch plate. A pair of ears extend longitudinally between the first and second support ribs. Each ear includes an aperture adapted to receive a pivot pin to pivotably support the top hitch plate on a supporting structure. Each ear is substantially offset from at least a selected one of the first support rib and the second support rib.

Abstract translation: 第五轮联结组件包括具有后端的挂钩板，该后端限定用于接收主销的喉部。 第一和第二结构支撑肋从连结板的底表面向下延伸。 一对耳朵在第一和第二支撑肋之间纵向延伸。 每个耳朵包括适于接纳枢轴销的孔，以枢转地支撑支撑结构上的顶部搭接板。 每个耳朵至少基本上偏离第一支撑肋和第二支撑肋中的所选择的一个。

公开(公告)号：US07497450B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-03

申请号：US11092271

申请日：2005-03-29

Applicant: Greg T. Galazin

Inventor： Greg T. Galazin

IPC: B60G9/00

CPC classification number: B60G9/003 ,  B21D53/88 ,  B60G2200/31 ,  B60G2206/82 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A method for making a vehicle suspension assembly includes forming a beam having a forward end defining a pivot, and a rearward end having an axle-receiving opening therethrough defined by a surface. At least a portion of the surface is generally cylindrical, and the surface defines a first diameter when the beam is at a first temperature. The method further includes providing an axle defining an axis and having a generally cylindrical outer surface portion defining a second diameter when the axle is at the first temperature, and wherein the second diameter is larger than the first diameter. The method further includes raising the temperature of the beam to expand the axle-receiving opening. The axle is then inserted into the axle-receiving opening while the opening is expanded due to the elevated temperature. The temperature of the beam is then lowered to provide a tight interference fit between the beam and the axle member.

Abstract translation: 制造车辆悬架组件的方法包括形成具有限定枢轴的前端的梁，以及具有由表面限定的轴接收开口的后端。 表面的至少一部分通常是圆柱形的，并且当光束处于第一温度时，表面限定第一直径。 该方法还包括提供一个轴，该轴限定轴线，并且当车轴处于第一温度时具有限定第二直径的大致圆柱形的外表面部分，并且其中第二直径大于第一直径。 该方法还包括升高梁的温度以扩大轴接收开口。 然后由于升高的温度，将轴插入轴接收开口，同时开口膨胀。 然后降低梁的温度以在梁和轴构件之间提供紧密的过盈配合。

公开(公告)号：US07491026B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-17

申请号：US11082513

申请日：2005-03-17

Applicant: William J. Hooker

Inventor： William J. Hooker

IPC: B60P1/44

CPC classification number: B60P1/4421

Abstract: A lift gate assembly including a pair of spaced-apart columns, a pair of support members telescopingly received within the pair of spaced apart columns, a platform having a first section operably coupled to the pair of support members and a second section operably coupled to the first section, and a support element having a first end operably coupled with one of the pair of support members, and a second end operably coupled with the platform. The lift gate assembly also includes a support arm having a first end operably coupled to the platform and a second end operably coupled to the support element between the first and second ends of the support element, a first bracket fixed to the first section of the platform and positioned to restrict rotation of the platform with respect to at least one of the columns, a second bracket fixed to the second section of the platform and positioned to restrict the rotation of the arm with respect to the second section of the platform, a third bracket fixed to one of the columns, and a fourth bracket operably coupled to the arm and adapted to engage the third bracket to restrict rotation of the platform with respect to the columns and to support the platform from the columns in a vertical direction when the platform is in a storage position.

Abstract translation: 一种提升门组件，包括一对间隔开的柱，一对支撑构件，可伸缩地容纳在一对间隔开的列中;平台，具有可操作地联接到该对支撑构件的第一区段，以及可操作地连接到 第一部分和具有可操作地与所述一对支撑构件中的一个可操作地连接的第一端的支撑元件，以及可操作地与所述平台连接的第二端。 提升门组件还包括支撑臂，其具有可操作地联接到平台的第一端和在支撑元件的第一和第二端之间可操作地联接到支撑元件的第二端，固定到平台的第一部分的第一支架 并且被定位成限制平台相对于至少一个柱的旋转;固定到平台的第二部分并被定位成限制臂相对于平台的第二部分的旋转的第二支架，第三支架 支架固定到一个柱，以及第四支架，其可操作地联接到所述臂并适于接合所述第三支架，以限制所述平台相对于所述列的旋转，并且当所述平台 处于储存位置。

公开(公告)号：US07398987B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-15

申请号：US10494678

申请日：2002-10-23

Applicant: David O. Roe ,  John T. Buckley

Inventor： David O. Roe ,  John T. Buckley

IPC: B62D1/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/28 ,  B60D1/02

Abstract: A hitch coupler (10) including an E-shaped frame (11), a pin (30) and a conical spring (36). The frame (11) includes a back plate (12), a top plate (14), a middle plate (16) and a bottom plate (18). The top (14), middle (16) and the bottom (18) plates include aligned openings. The pin (30) extends through the aligned holes (21, 23, 27) in the top (14), middle (16) and bottom (18) plates, with the pin (30) being configured to slide within the aligned openings (21, 23, 27). The conical spring (36) surrounds and engages the pin (30). The conical spring (36) biases a bottom of the pin (30) through the middle plate (16) and the bottom plate (18). The pin (30) includes a retainer (38) that extends through a slot (37) in the top plate (14) as the pin (30) is pulled against the bias of the spring (36). The retainer (38) abuts against a top of the top plate (14) when the retainer (38) is located above the top plate (14). The retainer (38) is located between the pin (30) and the spring (36).

Abstract translation: 包括E形框架（11），销（30）和锥形弹簧（36）的联结联结器（10）。 框架（11）包括背板（12），顶板（14），中板（16）和底板（18）。 顶部（14），中部（16）和底部（18）板包括对齐的开口。 销（30）延伸穿过顶部（14），中间（16）和底部（18）板中的对准的孔（21,23,27），销（30）构造成在对齐的开口内滑动 21,23,27）。 锥形弹簧（36）围绕并接合销（30）。 锥形弹簧（36）通过中间板（16）和底板（18）偏置销（30）的底部。 销（30）包括当销（30）抵抗弹簧（36）的偏压被拉动时延伸穿过顶板（14）中的槽（37）的保持器（38）。 当保持器（38）位于顶板（14）上方时，保持器（38）抵靠顶板（14）的顶部。 保持器（38）位于销（30）和弹簧（36）之间。

公开(公告)号：US07377488B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-27

申请号：US11447696

申请日：2006-06-06

Applicant: Randy L. Schutt

Inventor： Randy L. Schutt

IPC: B60S9/02

CPC classification number: B60S9/04

Abstract: A landing gear assembly comprises a first leg member adapted to couple to a vehicle frame member, and a second member operably coupled to the first leg member and moveable between a raised storage position and a lowered in-use position. The landing gear assembly further comprises a flexible member operably coupled with the drive mechanism and the second leg, such that the drive mechanism extends the flexible member and moves the second leg from the storage position to the in-use position, and wherein the flexible member is adapted to support a weight exerted on the first and second legs. In certain embodiments disclosed herein, the flexible member comprises a ribbon constructed of natural fibers. Other embodiments comprise additional pulleys and flexible members adapted to raise the second leg member from the in-use position to the raised storage position.

Abstract translation: 起落架组件包括适于联接到车辆框架构件的第一腿部构件，以及可操作地联接到第一腿部构件并且可在升高的存放位置和下降的使用位置之间移动的第二构件。 起落架组件还包括与驱动机构和第二腿可操作地连接的柔性构件，使得驱动机构延伸柔性构件并将第二腿从储存位置移动到使用位置，并且其中柔性构件 适于支撑施加在第一和第二腿上的重量。 在本文公开的某些实施例中，柔性构件包括由天然纤维构成的带。 其他实施例包括适于将第二腿部构件从使用位置升高到升高的储存位置的附加滑轮和柔性构件。

公开(公告)号：US07331588B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-19

申请号：US11153933

申请日：2005-06-16

Applicant: Marc R. Johnson

Inventor： Marc R. Johnson

IPC: B62D17/00 ,  B60G9/02

CPC classification number: B60G9/027 ,  B60G9/00 ,  B60G2200/315 ,  B60G2200/4622 ,  B60G2204/4302

Abstract: A trailing beam suspension comprises a hanger bracket adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame, wherein the hanger bracket includes a mounting aperture, and a trailing beam pivotally mounted to the hanger bracket by a pivot pin extending through the mounting aperture of the hanger bracket. The trailing beam suspension also comprises an adjustable mechanism operably coupled to the hanger bracket including a selector member in operable engagement with the pivot pin and having a plurality of first coupler portions, and at least one second coupler portion that is selectively engageable with at least one of the first coupler portions, wherein adjusting the selector member such that alternative first coupler portions engage the at least one second coupler portion adjust the position of the trailing beam with respect to a vehicle frame rail in a fore-or-aft direction.

Abstract translation: 牵引梁悬架包括适于安装到车架的悬挂架，其中所述悬挂架包括安装孔，以及通过延伸穿过所述吊架支架的安装孔的枢轴枢转地安装到所述吊架支架的拖杆。 牵引梁悬架还包括可操作地联接到衣架支架的可调节机构，其包括与枢轴销可操作地接合并具有多个第一联接器部分的选择器构件，以及至少一个第二联接器部分，其可选择性地与至少一个 的第一耦合器部分，其中调节选择器构件，使得替代的第一耦合器部分接合至少一个第二耦合器部分在前后方向上相对于车辆框架轨道调整后束的位置。

公开(公告)号：US11767692B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-26

申请号：US16184562

申请日：2018-11-08

Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Inventor： Randy L. Schutt

IPC: E05B81/64 ,  E05B83/10 ,  E05B81/66 ,  E05B81/70

CPC classification number: E05B83/10 ,  E05B81/64 ,  E05B81/66 ,  E05B81/70

Abstract: A vehicle door latch safety sensor arrangement includes a vehicle body, a door coupled to the vehicle body, a latch arrangement and a sensor arrangement including a door sensor and configured to sense when the door is in the closed position, a latch sensor configured to sense when a latch member is in the engaged position, and a handle sensor configured to sense when a handle is in the closed position, and a controller operably coupled to the sensors and configured to provide feedback to the operator of at least one of (a) whether the door is in a closed position, the latch member is in an engaged position and the handle member is in a locked position, and (b) whether at least one of the door is in an open position, the latch member is in a disengaged position, and the handle member is in the an unlocked position.

公开(公告)号：US20230132866A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-04

申请号：US18149370

申请日：2023-01-03

Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Inventor： Marc R. Johnson ,  Bryan A. Redeker ,  Larry D. Hewitt

IPC: B60D1/36 ,  B60D1/01 ,  B60D1/42

Abstract: An automated trailer coupling arrangement includes a receiver member fixed to a towed vehicle and including pneumatic and electrical couplers, a shuttle member including pneumatic and electrical couplers, a control arm assembly supported on a towing vehicle and including a carrier member configured to operably couple and uncouple with the shuttle member, and an actuator coupled to the carrier member configured to move the carrier member between a first position where the carrier member is coupled with the shuttle member and the shuttle member is spaced from the receiver member, and a second position where the pneumatic and electrical couplers are respectively coupled and the carrier member is uncoupled and spaced from the shuttle member, wherein the control arm is configured to move a vertical and horizontal directions as the carrier member is moved between the first and second positions.

公开(公告)号：US11565665B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-31

申请号：US16773420

申请日：2020-01-27

Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey R. Jasper

IPC: F16C33/12 ,  B60S9/08 ,  F16H25/20 ,  F16H57/00 ,  F16H57/021 ,  F16H57/02

Abstract: A landing leg assembly for a heavy duty commercial vehicle includes a first leg member defining an interior space, a second leg member telescopingly engaging the first leg member and movable between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the first leg member, a gear assembly at least partially located within the interior space of the first leg member and operably coupled to the second leg member and configured to receive an input from a user to move the first leg member between the retracted and extended positions, the gear assembly including a shaft member and a gear member fixed for rotation with the shaft member, and an integral, single-piece bearing member including a bore that rotatably receives the shaft member, wherein the bearing member comprises a powdered metal and is directly welded to the first leg member.