Retractable handle for recreational vehicles

    公开(公告)号:US12030416B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-09

    申请号:US17868928

    申请日:2022-07-20

    IPC分类号: B60N3/02

    CPC分类号: B60N3/023 B60N3/026

    摘要: A handle for a recreational vehicle is described that includes a handrail and a support arm. The handrail has a proximal end configured to be pivotably coupled relative to structure of a recreational vehicle and an opposite distal end. The support arm has a first end configured to be pivotably coupled relative to structure of a recreational vehicle and an opposite second end slidingly coupled relative to the handrail. With this configuration, the handrail can be pivoted from a storage position extending along the recreational vehicle and a use position extending outwardly from the recreational vehicle causing the second end of the support arm to slide towards the distal end of the handrail.

    EXTERNAL STORAGE RACK FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

    公开(公告)号:US20240083335A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-14

    申请号:US18367259

    申请日:2023-09-12

    IPC分类号: B60P3/36

    CPC分类号: B60P3/36

    摘要: External storage for a recreational vehicle includes a storage rack defining a plurality of openings extending through front and rear main faces thereof to allow objects to be secured to the storage rack, a plurality of hinges coupled to a proximal edge of the storage rack allowing the storage rack to be pivoted relative to the recreational vehicle, and a storage catch having a first member coupled to the storage rack and a second member configured to be coupled to the recreational vehicle.

    Drawer arrangements
    3.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09950673B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-24

    申请号:US14757176

    申请日:2015-11-30

    摘要: Drawer arrangements are provided which include a drawer connected to a support structure having three guides for the path of the drawer between open and closed positions, at least two of which are operational at any given position of the drawer, as it moves both horizontally and vertically between different locations. In a closed position, the drawer is supported near its horizontal extremities and rests in a position that resists horizontal motion. In fully extended open positions, the drawer is supported in a cantilevered manner from the support structure. Intermediate the fully closed and fully extended positions, the drawer is supported in inclined positions which provide access to contents therein. The present invention also includes mounting structure which facilitates connection at a variety of locations under the floor of a motor home, with exterior accessibility.

    Folding staircase
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11739534B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-29

    申请号:US16878829

    申请日:2020-05-20

    摘要: A folding staircase for use in a door opening having a threshold. The folding staircase has a pair of stringers that have an upper end and a lower end that is adapted for contacting a ground surface. The stringers are spanned by at least one tread. A hinge is connected to a floor near the door opening and a threshold plate pivotally connected thereto is movable between a use position and a stowed position. The staircase may be provided with a lifting mechanism that biases the staircase and threshold plate toward their stowed positions. The lifting device provides a variable force that provides more rotational force when the staircase would require a user to bear more of its weight and less force when less of the weight of the staircase would be borne by a user.

    FOLDING STAIRCASE
    5.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220064958A9

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-03

    申请号:US16878829

    申请日:2020-05-20

    摘要: A folding staircase for use in a door opening having a threshold. The folding staircase has a pair of stringers that have an upper end and a lower end that is adapted for contacting a ground surface. The stringers are spanned by at least one tread. A hinge is connected to a floor near the door opening and a threshold plate pivotally connected thereto is movable between a use position and a stowed position. The staircase may be provided with a lifting mechanism that biases the staircase and threshold plate toward their stowed positions. The lifting device provides a variable force that provides more rotational force when the staircase would require a user to bear more of its weight and less force when less of the weight of the staircase would be borne by a user.

    Folding staircase
    6.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09903121B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-27

    申请号:US15615102

    申请日:2017-06-06

    CPC分类号: E06C9/10 B60R3/02 E06C9/08

    摘要: A folding staircase for use in a door opening having a threshold. The folding staircase has a pair of stringers that have an upper end and a lower end that is adapted for contacting a ground surface. The stringers are spanned by at least one tread. A hinge is connected to a floor near the door opening and a threshold plate pivotally connected thereto is movable between a use position and a stowed position. The staircase may be provided with a lifting mechanism that biases the staircase and threshold plate toward their stowed positions. The lifting device provides a variable force that provides more rotational force when the staircase would require a user to bear more of its weight and less force when less of the weight of the staircase would be borne by a user.

    Trailer coupler assemblies and related methods

    公开(公告)号:US11701930B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-18

    申请号:US17670184

    申请日:2022-02-11

    摘要: A trailer coupler assembly and methods of use are provided that includes a ball coupler, a rod member having a first end and an opposite second end, a trailer frame, a first pivot connection pivotably connecting the first end of the rod member to the ball coupler, such that the rod member can rotate within a vertical plane relative to the ball coupler, and a second pivot connection pivotably connecting the rod member to the trailer frame, such the trailer frame can rotate around the rod member. The trailer coupler assembly also includes a lock out member that is configured to releasably engage the first pivot connection to thereby restrict pivoting of the rod member relative to the ball coupler.

    RETRACTABLE HANDLE FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

    公开(公告)号:US20230022503A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-26

    申请号:US17868928

    申请日:2022-07-20

    IPC分类号: B60N3/02

    摘要: A handle for a recreational vehicle is described that includes a handrail and a support arm. The handrail has a proximal end configured to be pivotably coupled relative to structure of a recreational vehicle and an opposite distal end. The support arm has a first end configured to be pivotably coupled relative to structure of a recreational vehicle and an opposite second end slidingly coupled relative to the handrail. With this configuration, the handrail can be pivoted from a storage position extending along the recreational vehicle and a use position extending outwardly from the recreational vehicle causing the second end of the support arm to slide towards the distal end of the handrail.

    Load sensing pin box
    10.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11560186B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-24

    申请号:US16372560

    申请日:2019-04-02

    IPC分类号: G01L1/00 B62D53/08 G01L1/22

    摘要: A pin box assembly having a column connected to a skid plate with an upper and lower surface. A kingpin is affixed to and extends from the skid plate. The skid plate is restrained from movement with respect to the column, and the column is for being connected to a towable RV. A strain gauge may be mounted to an upper surface of the skid plate. As an alternative to mounting the strain gauge to the skid plate, the strain gauge may be mounted to the column of the pin box. The strain gauges in the aforementioned locations measure strain as the weight of a towable RV is placed upon a fifth wheel hitch.