Out-of-autoclave compression molding

    公开(公告)号:US10335983B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-02

    申请号:US15217021

    申请日:2016-07-22

    摘要: An out-of-autoclave compression molding system is disclosed herein. The system includes a mold, a vacuum bag, a vacuum valve, a pressure plate, and a pressure valve. The mold includes a concave feature and a flange. The vacuum bag covers at least the concave feature. The pressure plate is positioned outside the vacuum bag clamped to the flange and on the mold to form a pressure cavity between the vacuum bag and the plate. An out-of-autoclave compression molding process is also described. The process includes pressing a composite material and thermoset resin into a mold having a flange; surrounding the mold, composite material, and resin with a vacuum bag; sealing and evacuating the vacuum bag; clamping a pressure plate to the flange; and pressurizing the cavity.

    Vehicle with Removable Cover
    6.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180186222A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-05

    申请号:US15398015

    申请日:2017-01-04

    IPC分类号: B60J7/16 B60J1/02 B60J7/19

    CPC分类号: B60J7/194 B60J7/11

    摘要: A vehicle is described herein that includes a body structure such as a windshield and/or a windshield frame, a compartment such as a passenger compartment, one or more body panels around the compartment, and an at least partially floating cover, such as a roof, disposed over the compartment. The floating cover includes one or more body structure mounts and an overhang extending from the body structure over the compartment to an aft portion of the compartment. Other similar embodiments include features such as support structures, support structure mounts that mount the floating cover to the support structures, and various aerodynamic features incorporated into the floating cover. For example, some embodiments include roll bars and roll bar mounts, aerodynamic arcs, and aerodynamically continuous surfaces.

    Single Wheel Swing Arm With Trough
    9.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170334259A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-23

    申请号:US15160276

    申请日:2016-05-20

    IPC分类号: B60G3/06 B60G7/00 B62D61/06

    摘要: An apparatus for pivotally fixing a non-driven wheel assembly to a vehicle frame is disclosed. The apparatus provides a trough through which non-driven wheel assembly components can be passed and protected. In one embodiment, the trough is circular in shape and is fully enclosed by the apparatus. In other embodiments, the trough has various shapes and comprises retaining members to secure and protect non-driven wheel assembly components. A suspension system interface is provided that allows the apparatus to suspend the non-driven wheel assembly. Openings used to pivotally and rigidly fix a mounting plate, suspension system, pivotal axes, and fender assemblies are also disclosed and claimed herein.