公开(公告)号：US20040099452A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-27

申请号：US10719053

申请日：2003-11-20

Inventor： Calvin Keith Cope

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: B62D53/026

Abstract: A split-frame vehicle in which the front and rear sub-frames may rotate relative to one another along a longitudinal axis that runs generally parallel to the ground. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes a locking mechanism operatively coupled between the front and rear sub-frames. The locking mechanism is operative between a locked position in which the sub-frames are rigidly coupled and an unlocked position in which the sub-frames are free to rotate relative to one another. In a second embodiment, the vehicle includes an axial rotator joint connected between the sub-frames. The joint includes a first bearing plate connected to the front sub-frame and a second bearing plate connected to the second sub-frame. The faces of each bearing plate bear on one another and define the rotational interface between the sub-frames. A drive shaft extends through an opening in the center of each bearing plate. The bearing plates are oriented so that the face of each plate is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis that runs generally parallel to the ground and the drive shaft extends along this longitudinal axis. In a third embodiment, rear steering is incorporated into a split-frame four-wheel drive vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20040094934A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-20

申请号：US10613843

申请日：2003-07-02

Inventor： Gary Q. Teague

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/36

Abstract: A universal trailer-hitch mirror system has an attachment configuration (1, 20) with a system fastener that includes a suction cup (2), a tailgate hook (3) and a base (4) for fastening the attachment configuration universally to a support object that is accessible for support of a system mirror (7) for mirror viewing of tow components (18) of a tow vehicle and trailer components (19) of a trailerable vehicle with the tow vehicle being within hitching-steerable proximity to the trailerable vehicle. The system mirror can be positioned for viewing from either a rearview mirror (14) or a side-view mirror (22). A mirror holder (5, 21) is attached orientationally to the attachment configuration with an orientation controller (6). The system mirror is attached orientationally to the mirror holder with a system-mirror joint (8). The attachment configuration is articulated to be positioned in desired proximity to rear components of the tow vehicle, to front components of the trailerable vehicle and to objects which include ground surface (23) proximate thereto selectively. The system fastener is articulated predeterminedly to attach the attachment configuration to the support object selectively.

公开(公告)号：US20040090042A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-13

申请号：US10698645

申请日：2003-10-31

Inventor： Benjamin Michael Witte

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: A01B59/042

Abstract: A tractor having a cargo box and an axle mounted hitch ball in which the hitch ball projects upward through an opening in the cargo box floor. This arrangement enables the ball to be used when the cargo box is mounted to the tractor. Furthermore, since the ball is mounted to the axle and not the cargo box, greater load carrying capacity is achieved and the hitch can be used when the box removed from the tractor.

Abstract translation: 拖拉机具有货箱和车轴搭接球，挂车球通过货箱底部的开口向上突出。 这种布置使得当货箱安装到拖拉机时可以使用球。 此外，由于球被安装到车轴而不是货箱，所以实现了更大的承载能力，并且当箱子从拖拉机移除时可以使用搭接。

公开(公告)号：US20040061310A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-01

申请号：US10660995

申请日：2003-09-12

Inventor： Richard W. McCoy ,  Marvin L. Hanson

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/52 ,  B60D1/485

Abstract: The present invention relates to a trailer hitch receiver including a cross member, a hitch receiver box carried on the cross member and a pair of opposed mounting brackets. Each of the opposed mounting brackets includes a first mounting arrangement or series of apertures that secures the mounting brackets to the cross member in a first position and a second mounting arrangement or second set of mounting apertures for securing the mounting brackets to main frame member in a second position. Additionally, each mounting bracket includes a notch in the forward edge thereof which provides the necessary clearance for mounting the mounting brackets inboard of mounting flanges carried by the cross member. Accordingly, the mounting brackets may also be mounted in an inboard or outboard position as necessary to meet the needs of any particular application. The drawings and preferred embodiment do not and are not intended to limit the ordinary meaning of the claims and their fair and broad interpretation in any way.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种挂车牵引接收器，其包括横梁，搭接在横梁上的搭接接收箱和一对相对的安装支架。 每个相对的安装支架包括第一安装布置或一系列孔，其将安装支架固定到第一位置的横向构件，以及第二安装布置或第二组安装孔，用于将安装支架固定到主框架构件中 第二名 此外，每个安装支架在其前边缘处包括凹口，其提供必要的间隙，用于将安装支架安装在由横梁所承载的安装凸缘的内侧。 因此，安装支架也可以根据需要安装在内侧或外侧位置以满足任何特定应用的需要。 附图和优选实施例不是并不意图以任何方式限制权利要求的一般含义及其公平和广泛的解释。

公开(公告)号：US20040021296A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-05

申请号：US10381499

申请日：2003-03-25

Inventor： Josef Scharmuller

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/583 ,  B60D1/065 ,  B60D1/28 ,  B62D53/0835

Abstract: A fifth wheel coupling (4) for coupling a tractor (2) and a semi-trailer (3) of a tractor-trailer unit (1) comprises a coupling device arranged on the tractor (2) for receiving and arresting a king journal fastened to the semi-trailer (3). In order to achieve the best possible swiveling properties at a design of low complexity, there is provided as a fifth wheel coupling a ball-shape coupling (4) with a coupling ball (5) and an associated holding-down device (6) on the one hand and a ball cup (7) enclosing the coupling ball (5) in the coupling position and the attached butt part (8) on the other hand, with the coupling ball (5) and the holding-down device (6) replacing the coupling device and the ball cup (7) and the butt part (8) replacing the king journal.

Abstract translation: 拖拉机 - 牵引车单元（1）的牵引车（2）和半挂车（3）的第五轮联轴器（4）包括设置在牵引车（2）上的联接装置，用于接收和阻止紧固 到半挂车（3）。 为了在低复杂度的设计下实现最佳可能的旋转性能，提供为将球形联接器（4）与联接球（5）和相关联的压紧装置（6）联接在一起的第五轮 另一方面，与联接球（5）和压紧装置（6）一起将一个围绕耦合球（5）的联接球（5）和附接的对接部（8）的球杯（7） 更换联轴器装置和球杯（7）和对接部分（8）来代替国王日志。

公开(公告)号：US20040021294A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-05

申请号：US10275965

申请日：2003-01-21

Inventor： Arne Carlsson

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: E01F15/148 ,  B60R19/00 ,  B60R2019/005

Abstract: Impact attenuating devices (1) for vehicles (5) with frame side members (9) are used in e.g. roadwork areas to protect road-users, men at work and equipment. The attenuator (1) is connected at the rear or front end of a vehicle (5) which is placed behind or in front of a roadwork. A vehicle having not noticed the roadwork runs into the attenuator (1) which catches the vehicle. To be able to attenuate the great forces arising in collisions, the attenuator (1) must be long and fixedly connected to the vehicle (5). This makes it difficult to transport, and a long overhang easily sweeps outside the own lane when driving through curves. The object of the invention is to provide an attenuator (1) which is easy to transport between the roadwork areas. A vehicle (5), usually a lorry, with frame side members (9) is connected to an attenuator (1) comprising an attenuating part (3), wheels (4) and a connecting part (2). The connecting part (2) connects the device (1) to the vehicle (5) either in an operating position or in a transport position. To be able to transport the attenuator (1) between different roadwork areas in a manner safe for traffic, the impact attenuating device (1) is connected like a trailer to the vehicle (5).

Abstract translation: 用于具有框架侧构件（9）的车辆（5）的冲击衰减装置（1） 道路工程领域保护道路使用者，男子在工作和设备。 衰减器（1）连接在车辆（5）的后部或前端，车辆（5）放置在道路工具的后面或前面。 没有注意到道路工程的车辆进入捕获车辆的衰减器（1）。 为了能够衰减碰撞中产生的大力，衰减器（1）必须长而固定地连接到车辆（5）。 这使得运输变得困难，并且当通过曲线行驶时，长的悬垂物很容易在自己的车道外面扫过。 本发明的目的是提供一种易于在道路工作区域之间运输的衰减器（1）。 具有框架侧构件（9）的车辆（5）通常连接到包括衰减部分（3），轮（4）和连接部分（2）的衰减器（1）。 连接部分（2）在操作位置或运输位置将装置（1）连接到车辆（5）。 为了能够以不安全的交通方式将衰减器（1）运送在不同的路面区域之间，冲击衰减装置（1）像拖车一样连接到车辆（5）。

公开(公告)号：US20040021293A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-05

申请号：US10207746

申请日：2002-07-30

Inventor： Richard Pogue

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/465 ,  B60D1/143 ,  B60D1/246 ,  B60D1/36 ,  B60D1/40

Abstract: The improved power hitch of the present includes a first cylinder has a tubular extension 16 pivotably mounted at 54 on a transverse cylindrical pin 54 extending between vertical legs 50 and 51 to allow vertical movement, and on a vertical pin 56 to allow limited horizontal movement. Cylinder 10 receives a piston 10 extending outwardly therefrom which receives a universal hitch receiver 14. A second cylinder 60 is also mounted on transversely spaced vertical vertcal legs 50, 51 at 62. an electric motor 30 pumps fluid from reservior 32 into cylinder at 64 to move cylinder 12 up and at 66 to move cylinder 12 down.

Abstract translation: 本发明的改进的动力搭接包括第一气缸，其具有可枢转地安装在54处的管状延伸部分16，该横向圆柱形销54在垂直腿部50和51之间延伸以允许垂直运动，并且在垂直销56上允许有限的水平运动。 气缸10接收从其向外延伸的活塞10，其接收通用接头接收器14.第二气缸60也安装在横向间隔开的垂直垂直脚部50,51,62处。电动机30将流体从储液箱32泵送至气缸，在64至 向上移动气缸12并在66处向下移动气缸12。

公开(公告)号：US20040021291A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-05

申请号：US10207000

申请日：2002-07-30

Inventor： Jurgen Haug ,  Ralf Seufert ,  Martin Simeth

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: B60T8/248 ,  B60D1/30 ,  B60T8/1708 ,  B60T8/1755 ,  B60T2230/06 ,  B60T2230/08 ,  B62D53/0871

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for stabilizing a vehicle-trailer arrangement having a movable trailer hitch, which is secured to the towing vehicle by a guide, and can be moved in the guide with a horizontal component, transversely to the longitudinal axis of the towing vehicle, by control members. A control device controls the movement of the trailer hitch corresponding to a control program that is implemented in the control device. The trailer hitch moves in the direction of the pendulous movement of the trailer drawbar, so the movement of the trailer hitch reduces the angle between the towing vehicle and the trailer drawbar when a pendulous movement occurs. This measure counteracts the pendulous movement of the trailer, and prevents the pendulous movement from building up within the physical limits of the system.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于稳定车辆 - 拖车装置的方法和装置，该车辆 - 拖车装置具有可移动的拖车牵引装置，该拖车装置通过导向件固定到牵引车辆，并且可以在横向于纵向轴线的水平部件 的拖车，由控制成员。 控制装置控制与在控制装置中实现的控制程序相对应的拖车牵引装置的移动。 拖车挂钩沿着拖车牵引杆的下摆运动方向移动，因此拖车牵引杆的运动在发生下摆运动时减小牵引车和拖车牵引杆之间的角度。 这种措施抵消拖车的下摆运动，并防止在系统的物理限制内的下摆运动建立。

公开(公告)号：US20040017061A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-29

申请号：US10438321

申请日：2003-05-15

Inventor： Peter J. Roberts

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/52 ,  B60D1/60 ,  B60D1/64

Abstract: A protective device for use with a tow-bar having a towing hitch coupling. The protective device comprises a substantially T-shaped member whereby the leg of the T is to be coupled to the towing hitch coupling and the head of the T extends rearwardly of the towing vehicle past any rearwardly projecting components of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有牵引联结装置的拖杆的保护装置。 保护装置包括基本上T形的构件，由此T的腿部将联接到牵引联结装置，并且T的头部从牵引车辆的后方延伸通过车辆的任何向后突出的部件。

公开(公告)号：US20040007853A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-15

申请号：US10198671

申请日：2002-07-15

Applicant: Mr. Jerry A. Edwards

Inventor： Kenneth J. Klar

IPC: B60D001/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/44 ,  B60D1/155 ,  B60D1/167 ,  Y10T403/7064

Abstract: The specification discloses several embodiments of an interlocking device. The specification discloses a preferred embodiment of an interlocking device having an inner bar slideable within the confines of an outer bar. The outer bar has a first end and a second end. When the inner bar slides towards the second end of the outer bar, a plug, which is attached to the inner bar, is adapted to abut a plug barrier thereby preventing the inner bar from sliding towards the second end. The outer bar of the interlocking device further defines an interlocking member passage and an interlocking member stop. The interlocking device further has an interlocking member attached to the inner bar. When the inner bar slides towards the first end of the outer bar, at least a portion of the interlocking member moves transverse to the sliding axis of the inner bar and into the interlocking member passage. The interlocking locking member further abuts the interlocking member stop, thereby stopping the inner bar from sliding towards the first end of the outer bar. The interlocking device preferably has a cam attached to the outer bar and adjacent to the interlocking member stop. The cam may be actuated to release the interlocking member from the interlocking member stop thereby allowing the inner bar to slide through the confines of the outer bar.

Abstract translation: 该说明书公开了互锁装置的若干实施例。 本说明书公开了一种互锁装置的优选实施例，其具有可在外杆的范围内滑动的内杆。 外杆具有第一端和第二端。 当内杆朝向外杆的第二端滑动时，附接到内杆的塞子适于抵靠塞子挡块，从而防止内杆向第二端滑动。 互锁装置的外杆还限定了联锁构件通道和联锁构件止动件。 互锁装置还具有附接到内杆的互锁构件。 当内杆朝向外杆的第一端滑动时，互锁构件的至少一部分横向于内杆的滑动轴线移动到联锁构件通道中。 互锁锁定件还抵靠互锁构件止挡件，从而阻止内杆向外杆的第一端滑动。 互锁装置优选地具有附接到外杆并且与互锁构件止挡件相邻的凸轮。 可以致动凸轮以从联锁构件止挡件释放互锁构件，从而允许内杆滑动通过外杆的限制。