公开(公告)号：US06386622B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-14

申请号：US09592701

申请日：2000-06-13

申请人： Rainer Grimm ,  Holly Giangrande ,  Roch Tolinski ,  Carmelo Mondello ,  Steven Foster ,  Charlie Hopson ,  Laurent Arquevaux ,  Nick Kalageros

发明人： Rainer Grimm ,  Holly Giangrande ,  Roch Tolinski ,  Carmelo Mondello ,  Steven Foster ,  Charlie Hopson ,  Laurent Arquevaux ,  Nick Kalageros

IPC分类号： B60J700

CPC分类号： B60R13/01

摘要： A vehicle pick-up bed with fenders is disclosed that can be folded into shape by hand. The component includes a generally flat sheet of colored material and a generally flat sheet of reinforced polymeric material. Preferably, the sheet of colored material is placed in the mold and the reinforced polymeric material is injected into the mold, onto the back of the sheet of colored material. During the molding process, the reinforced polymeric material and the colored material are molded into a single, generally flat, solid component. The sheet of colored material adheres to the reinforced polymeric material. Once molded, the sides of the pick-up bed and fenders are folded into shape along hinge edges. The side walls are connected to stay in place. Hinge edges could be formed by locating few or no reinforcing fibers in the reinforced polymeric material in the desired location of the hinge edges. The colored material is preferably a paintless polymer film. Alternatively, the colored material is pre-painted aluminum. As a result of using either of these two options, there is great flexibility in adding color to the vehicle. Due to the injection molding process, additional features can be directly molded into the component. For instance, a drainage system, brake light attachments, brake light covers, wiring conduit or a cargo cover can be directly molded into the component.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种带挡泥板的车辆拾起床，可以手工折叠成形。 该组件包括大致平坦的着色材料片和大体平坦的增强聚合材料片。 优选地，将有色材料片放置在模具中，并且将增强的聚合物材料注入模具中，到有色材料片的背面。 在模制过程中，增强的聚合物材料和有色材料被模制成单一的，大致平坦的固体组分。 有色材料片粘附到增强的聚合物材料上。 一旦模制，拾起床和挡泥板的侧面沿着铰链边缘折叠成形。 侧壁连接以保持在适当的位置。 铰链边缘可以通过将铰链边缘的期望位置中的增强聚合材料中的少量或不增强纤维定位而形成。 着色材料优选为无油漆聚合物膜。 或者，有色材料是预涂铝。 由于使用这两个选项之一，因此在车辆上添加颜色有很大的灵活性。 由于注射成型工艺，附加的特征可以直接模制成部件。 例如，排水系统，制动灯附件，制动灯罩，布线导管或货物盖可以直接模制到部件中。

公开(公告)号：US07052077B1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-30

申请号：US09592751

申请日：2000-06-13

申请人： Nick Kalageros ,  Holly Giangrande ,  Roch Tolinski ,  Charlie Hopson ,  Steven Foster ,  Laurent Arquevaux ,  Rainer Grimm ,  Carmelo Mondello

发明人： Nick Kalageros ,  Holly Giangrande ,  Roch Tolinski ,  Charlie Hopson ,  Steven Foster ,  Laurent Arquevaux ,  Rainer Grimm ,  Carmelo Mondello

IPC分类号： B60R13/04

CPC分类号： B62D21/15

摘要： The body panels of the present invention are designed to crumple in a predisposed manner upon impact. The body panels are preferably made from a polymeric material. Further, the body panels can include a sheet of colored material attached to the polymeric material so that no painting of the panel is necessary. Preferably, the colored material is on an exterior surface of the panel. The colored material could be made from a thermoplastic with molded in color. The preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a polymeric material reinforced with spaced reinforcing fibers. An alternative embodiment of the body panel includes a sheet of polymeric material that is reinforced with spaced mechanical ribs that are preferably molded into the sheet of material. Another alternative embodiment of the body panel includes alternating sections of high density polymeric foam and low density polymeric foam. Yet another alternative embodiment of the body panel includes a sheet of foam material, preferably polymeric, that is reinforced with spaced metal inserts. The metal inserts are preferably notched to yield in a predetermined manner.

摘要翻译： 本发明的车身面板设计成在受到冲击时以倾向的方式折叠。 身体面板优选由聚合物材料制成。 此外，身体面板可以包括附着到聚合物材料上的着色材料片，使得不需要对面板进行涂漆。 优选地，有色材料在面板的外表面上。 有色材料可以由具有模制成型的热塑性塑料制成。 本发明的优选实施方案包括用间隔开的增强纤维增强的聚合物材料。 身体面板的另一个实施例包括一片聚合物材料，其被间隔开的机械肋条加强，优选地模制成该片材料。 身体面板的另一替代实施例包括高密度聚合物泡沫和低密度聚合物泡沫的交替部分。 身体面板的另一替代实施例包括由间隔开的金属插入件增强的优选聚合物的泡沫材料片。 优选地，金属插入物以预定的方式被切口以产生。

公开(公告)号：US06575524B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-10

申请号：US10039643

申请日：2001-10-24

申请人： Rainer Grimm ,  Steven Foster ,  Holly Giangrande ,  Charlie Hopson ,  Roch Tolinski ,  Laurent Arquevaux ,  Carmelo Mondello ,  Nick Kalageros

发明人： Rainer Grimm ,  Steven Foster ,  Holly Giangrande ,  Charlie Hopson ,  Roch Tolinski ,  Laurent Arquevaux ,  Carmelo Mondello ,  Nick Kalageros

IPC分类号： B60P100

CPC分类号： B60P1/286 ,  B60R13/01

摘要： A vehicle pick-up bed is disclosed that can be folded into shape by hand. The pick-up bed includes a generally flat sheet of colored material molded together with a generally flat sheet of reinforced polymeric material. Preferably, the sheet of colored material is placed in the mold and the reinforced polymeric material is injected into the mold, onto the back of the colored sheet. During the molding process, the reinforced polymeric material and the colored material are formed or molded into a single, generally flat, solid component. The sheet of colored material adheres to the reinforced polymeric material. Once molded, the sides of the pick-up bed are folded into shape along hinge edges and connected to stay in place. Hinge edges could be formed by locating few or no reinforcing fibers in the reinforced polymeric material in the desired location of the hinge edges. The colored material is preferably.a paintless polymer film. Alternatively, the colored material is pre-painted aluminum. As a result of using either of these two options, there is greater flexibility in adding color to the vehicle. Due to the injection molding process, additional features can be directly molded into the component. For instance, a drainage system, brake light attachments, brake light covers, wiring conduit, fender attachments, or a cargo cover can be directly molded into the reinforced polymeric backing material during the molding process.

摘要翻译： 公开了可以用手折叠成形的车辆拾取床。 拾起床包括与大体上平坦的增强聚合物材料一起模制的大致平坦的着色材料片。 优选地，将有色材料片放置在模具中，并且将增强的聚合物材料注入模具中，到彩色薄片的背面。 在模制过程中，增强的聚合物材料和有色材料被形成或模制成单个的，大致平坦的固体组分。 有色材料片粘附到增强的聚合物材料上。 一旦模制，拾取床的侧面沿着铰链边缘折叠成形，并连接以保持在适当的位置。 铰链边缘可以通过将铰链边缘的期望位置中的增强聚合材料中的少量或不增强纤维定位而形成。 有色材料优选为无漆聚合物膜。 或者，有色材料是预涂铝。 由于使用这两个选项之一，所以在为车辆添加颜色方面有更大的灵活性。 由于注射成型工艺，附加的特征可以直接模制成部件。 例如，在模制过程中，排水系统，制动灯附件，制动灯罩，布线导管，翼子板附件或货物盖可以直接模制到增强的聚合物背衬材料中。

公开(公告)号：US06422642B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-23

申请号：US09592325

申请日：2000-06-13

申请人： Rainer Grimm ,  Steven Foster ,  Holly Giangrande ,  Charlie Hopson ,  Roch Tolinski ,  Laurent Arquevaux ,  Carmelo Mondello ,  Nick Kalageros

发明人： Rainer Grimm ,  Steven Foster ,  Holly Giangrande ,  Charlie Hopson ,  Roch Tolinski ,  Laurent Arquevaux ,  Carmelo Mondello ,  Nick Kalageros

IPC分类号： B60J700

CPC分类号： B60P1/286 ,  B60R13/01

摘要： A vehicle pick-up bed is disclosed that can be folded into shape by hand. The pick-up bed includes a generally flat sheet of colored material molded together with a generally flat sheet of reinforced polymeric material. Preferably, the sheet of colored material is placed in the mold and the reinforced polymeric material is injected into the mold, onto the back of the colored sheet. During the molding process, the reinforced polymeric material and the colored material are formed or molded into a single, generally flat, solid component. The sheet of colored material adheres to the reinforced polymeric material. Once molded, the sides of the pick-up bed are folded into shape along hinge edges and connected to stay in place. Hinge edges could be formed by locating few or no reinforcing fibers in the reinforced polymeric material in the desired location of the hinge edges. The colored material is preferably a paintless polymer film. Alternatively, the colored material is pre-painted aluminum. As a result of using either of these two options, there is greater flexibility in adding color to the vehicle. Due to the injection molding process, additional features can be directly molded into the component. For instance, a drainage system, brake light attachments, brake light covers, wiring conduit, fender attachments or a cargo cover can be directly molded into the reinforced polymeric backing material during the molding process.

摘要翻译： 公开了可以用手折叠成形的车辆拾取床。 拾起床包括与大体上平坦的增强聚合物材料一起模制的大致平坦的着色材料片。 优选地，将有色材料片放置在模具中，并且将增强的聚合物材料注入模具中，到彩色薄片的背面。 在模制过程中，增强的聚合物材料和有色材料被形成或模制成单个的，大致平坦的固体组分。 有色材料片粘附到增强的聚合物材料上。 一旦模制，拾取床的侧面沿着铰链边缘折叠成形，并连接以保持在适当的位置。 铰链边缘可以通过将铰链边缘的期望位置中的增强聚合材料中的少量或不增强纤维定位而形成。 着色材料优选为无油漆聚合物膜。 或者，有色材料是预涂铝。 由于使用这两个选项之一，所以在为车辆添加颜色方面有更大的灵活性。 由于注射成型工艺，附加的特征可以直接模制成部件。 例如，在模制过程中，排水系统，制动灯附件，制动灯盖，布线导管，翼子板附件或货物盖可以直接模制到增强的聚合物背衬材料中。

公开(公告)号：US06485077B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-26

申请号：US09548139

申请日：2000-04-13

申请人： Steven Foster ,  Roch Tolinski ,  Holly Giangrande ,  Charlie Hopson ,  Nicholas Kalargeros ,  Carmelo Mondello ,  Rainer Grimm ,  Laurent Arquevaux

发明人： Steven Foster ,  Roch Tolinski ,  Holly Giangrande ,  Charlie Hopson ,  Nicholas Kalargeros ,  Carmelo Mondello ,  Rainer Grimm ,  Laurent Arquevaux

IPC分类号： B62D4300

CPC分类号： B60R11/06 ,  B60R2011/0019 ,  B60R2011/004 ,  B62D33/02

摘要： A vehicle fender includes an integrally formed storage compartment for storing items such as tools and equipment. The fender has fender body mounted to a vehicle frame, chassis, or unibody member. In one embodiment, a recess is formed within the fender body for storing items. A panel is pivotally attached to the fender body and pivots between an open position to allow access to the tools and a closed position to store the tools. A length, a width, and a height define the recess. In the preferred embodiment, the length is greater than the width and the height such that long items can be easily stored. In another embodiment, the panel is formed as a fender panel and a support is formed between the fender body and the fender panel. The fender panel is pivoted to the open position to allow access to the support.

摘要翻译： 车辆挡泥板包括用于存储诸如工具和设备的物品的整体形成的储藏室。 挡泥板具有安装在车架，底盘或一体构件上的挡泥板。 在一个实施例中，在挡泥板主体内形成用于存储物品的凹部。 一个面板枢转地连接到挡泥板主体上，并在打开位置之间枢转，以允许进入工具，并且闭合位置以存储工具。 长度，宽度和高度限定凹槽。 在优选实施例中，长度大于宽度和高度，使得长物品可以容易地存储。 在另一个实施例中，面板形成为挡泥板，并且在挡泥板本体和挡泥板之间形成支撑。 挡泥板面板枢转到打开位置以允许访问支撑。

公开(公告)号：US06560561B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-06

申请号：US09548764

申请日：2000-04-13

申请人： Steven Foster ,  Roch Tolinski ,  Holly Giangrande ,  Charlie Hopson ,  Nicholas Kalargeros ,  Carmelo Mondello ,  Rainer Grimm ,  Laurent Arquevaux

发明人： Steven Foster ,  Roch Tolinski ,  Holly Giangrande ,  Charlie Hopson ,  Nicholas Kalargeros ,  Carmelo Mondello ,  Rainer Grimm ,  Laurent Arquevaux

IPC分类号： G01G1908

CPC分类号： G01G19/08

摘要： A system for measuring payload is integrated into the cargo carrying bed of a vehicle. The vehicle bed is formed from a plastic material and includes a body member that is supported on a vehicle frame. At least one sensor assembly is molded within the body member. The sensor is positioned over the vehicle frame and generates a weight signal representative of weight of the payload supported on the body member. A central processor receives the weight signal and transmits the weight signal to a vehicle driver. The weight signal can be used to activate a warning device if the payload exceeds a predetermined limit.

摘要翻译： 用于测量有效载荷的系统被集成到车辆的载货床中。 车床由塑料材料形成并且包括支撑在车架上的主体构件。 至少一个传感器组件被模制在主体构件内。 传感器定位在车架上方，并产生一个重量信号，代表负载在车体上的负载的重量。 中央处理器接收权重信号并将权重信号发送给车辆驾驶员。 如果有效负载超过预定极限，则重量信号可用于激活警告装置。

公开(公告)号：US06328366B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-11

申请号：US09548489

申请日：2000-04-13

申请人： Steven Foster ,  Holly Giangrande ,  Roch Tolinski ,  Charlie Hopson ,  Nicholas Kalargeros ,  Rainer Grimm ,  Carmelo Mondello ,  Laurent Arquevaux

发明人： Steven Foster ,  Holly Giangrande ,  Roch Tolinski ,  Charlie Hopson ,  Nicholas Kalargeros ,  Rainer Grimm ,  Carmelo Mondello ,  Laurent Arquevaux

IPC分类号： B60N312

CPC分类号： B60P1/431 ,  B60P3/40 ,  B60R11/00 ,  B60R11/06 ,  B62D43/10

摘要： A vehicle body includes an undercarriage storage compartment for storing items such as a spare tire, tools and/or other types of equipment underneath a pick-up truck bed. The vehicle body includes a generally flat truck bed bottom member that extends in a longitudinal direction along the vehicle. The bottom member is mounted to a vehicle structure such as, a vehicle frame, chassis, or unibody member. The storage compartment has a support surface extending underneath the bottom member for supporting items such as the spare tire and associated tools. The storage compartment slides to an open position to allow access to the spare tire and tools and is then returned to a closed position to store the tire and tools within the storage compartment. In one embodiment, the support surface is tiltable to allow ramp access to the truck bed.

摘要翻译： 车体包括用于存储诸如备用轮胎，工具和/或其他类型的设备的物品的起落架储藏室。 车体包括沿着车辆在纵向方向上延伸的大致平坦的卡车底部构件。 底部构件安装到诸如车架，底盘或一体构件的车辆结构上。 储藏室具有延伸在底部构件下方的支撑表面，用于支撑诸如备用轮胎和相关工具的物品。 储物箱滑动到打开位置，以允许进入备用轮胎和工具，然后返回到关闭位置，以将轮胎和工具储存在储藏室内。 在一个实施例中，支撑表面可倾斜以允许斜坡进入卡车车厢。

公开(公告)号：US06745470B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-08

申请号：US10004294

申请日：2001-10-24

申请人： Steven Foster ,  Holly Giangrande

发明人： Steven Foster ,  Holly Giangrande

IPC分类号： B21D5388

CPC分类号： B62D33/046 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/4998

摘要： A vehicle trailer includes large side panels that are attached to a trailer superstructure. A method and apparatus for making the panels includes forming composite panels that are lightweight and economical to manufacture. In one embodiment, the superstructure has grooves for receiving the composite panels. The composite panels preferably fit together via a tongue and groove configuration. Alternatively, the superstructure has support beams that have threaded receiving holes. Each composite panel then includes threaded inserts aligned with the receiving holes and that attach to the receiving holes. In both embodiments, each composite panel preferably includes at least an outer colored layer, a sheet of polymeric material attached to the colored layer and an inner layer attached to the polymeric material. Other layers can be added depending upon the use of the vehicle. For instance, a layer of insulating foam can be added if the vehicle is to be refrigerated. Further, an additional structural support layer can be added to increase the strength of the walls.

摘要翻译： 车辆拖车包括附接到拖车上部结构的大型侧板。 用于制造面板的方法和装置包括形成重量轻且经济地制造的复合面板。 在一个实施例中，上部结构具有用于接收复合板的凹槽。 复合板优选通过舌和槽构型装配在一起。 或者，上部结构具有带有螺纹接收孔的支撑梁。 然后，每个复合面板包括与接收孔对准的并附接到接收孔的螺纹插入件。 在两个实施方案中，每个复合板优选包括至少外部着色层，附着到着色层上的聚合物材料片和连接到聚合物材料的内层。 根据车辆的使用可以添加其他层。 例如，如果要冷藏车辆，则可以添加绝缘泡沫层。 此外，可以添加另外的结构支撑层以增加壁的强度。

公开(公告)号：US06349988B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-26

申请号：US09570714

申请日：2000-05-15

申请人： Steven Foster ,  Holly Giangrande

发明人： Steven Foster ,  Holly Giangrande

IPC分类号： B60J700

CPC分类号： B62D33/046 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/4998

摘要： A vehicle with large side panels includes composite panels that are lightweight and economical to manufacture. A superstructure has a plurality of attached composite panels. In one embodiment, the superstructure has grooves for receiving the composite panels. The composite panels preferably fit together via a tongue and groove configuration. Alternatively, the superstructure has support beams that have threaded receiving holes. Each composite panel then includes threaded inserts aligned with the receiving holes and that attach to the receiving holes. In both embodiments, each composite panel preferably includes at least an outer colored layer, a sheet of polymeric material attached to the colored layer and an inner layer attached to the polymeric material. Other layers can be added depending upon the use of the vehicle. For instance, a layer of insulating foam can be added if the vehicle is to be refrigerated. Further, an additional structural support layer can be added to increase the strength of the walls.

摘要翻译： 具有大侧板的车辆包括重量轻且经济地制造的复合板。 上部结构具有多个连接的复合板。 在一个实施例中，上部结构具有用于接收复合板的凹槽。 复合板优选通过舌和槽构型装配在一起。 或者，上部结构具有带有螺纹接收孔的支撑梁。 然后，每个复合面板包括与接收孔对准的并附接到接收孔的螺纹插入件。 在两个实施方案中，每个复合板优选包括至少外部着色层，附着到着色层上的聚合物材料片和连接到聚合物材料的内层。 根据车辆的使用可以添加其他层。 例如，如果要冷藏车辆，则可以添加绝缘泡沫层。 此外，可以添加另外的结构支撑层以增加壁的强度。

公开(公告)号：US20130159836A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13588740

申请日：2012-08-17

申请人： Eugene F. Ferraro ,  Steven Foster ,  Kimberly L. Pfaff ,  Mary Eileen Persichetti ,  Briggin A. Palmer

发明人： Eugene F. Ferraro ,  Steven Foster ,  Kimberly L. Pfaff ,  Mary Eileen Persichetti ,  Briggin A. Palmer

IPC分类号： G06F17/22

CPC分类号： G06F17/2247 ,  G06F17/30699 ,  G06F21/6254 ,  G06Q10/00

摘要： An anonymous reporting system for use in reporting and following up on incidents, accidents, and the like. The system may be accessed via an Internet website. A reporting individual may select a type of incident to report. In one example, the reporting individual may select a level on anonymity and some, none or all of the individual's personal identification is displayed to the organization according to the selected level.

摘要翻译： 用于报告和跟踪事件，事故等的匿名报告系统。 该系统可以通过互联网网站访问。 报告人可以选择要报告的事件类型。 在一个示例中，报告个人可以选择匿名级别，并且根据所选级别向组织显示个人的个人身份的一些，全部或全部。