Vehicle body structure
    1.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11352065B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-07

    申请号:US16445872

    申请日:2019-06-19

    Inventor: Alan Greggs

    Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a floor assembly, a B-pillar assembly, a seatbelt tensioning mechanism, a seatbelt pre-tensioning device and a support bracket. The B-pillar assembly is attached to the floor assembly and extends upwardly from the floor assembly. The seatbelt tensioning mechanism is supported to the floor assembly adjacent to an intersection between the floor assembly and the B-pillar. The seatbelt pre-tensioning device is positioned adjacent to the seatbelt tensioning device. The support bracket is fixed to the B-pillar and the seatbelt pre-tensioning device.

    Apparatus and Methods for Inhibiting the Ingestion of Suds by the HVAC System of a Vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US20210260963A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-26

    申请号:US17252919

    申请日:2018-06-27

    Inventor: Alan Greggs

    Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a barrier is disclosed that is configured for connection to a vehicle dash assembly including an HVAC opening defined by a flange. The barrier includes a body that is configured to obstruct a flow of suds into the HVAC opening, and at least one clip that is supported on the body. The body includes open upper and rear portions to allow for continued airflow through the HVAC opening, and the at least one clip includes first and second clip members defining a receiving space therebetween that is configured to receive the flange such that the first and second clip members are positioned on opposite sides of the flange.

    Vehicle front-end assembly
    3.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11364755B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-21

    申请号:US16118756

    申请日:2018-08-31

    Inventor: Alan Greggs

    Abstract: A vehicle front-end assembly having a vehicle frame, a first tow hook and a skid plate. The vehicle frame has a first front side member with a front-end portion. The first tow hook has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The rearward portion of the first tow hook is attached the front-end portion of the first front side member by a first mechanical fastener. The skid plate has a main section, a first attachment flange extending from a first lateral side of the main section, the first attachment flange being fixed to the first front side member by the first mechanical fastener.

    Vehicle front-end assembly
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10882568B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-05

    申请号:US16118806

    申请日:2018-08-31

    Inventor: Alan Greggs

    Abstract: A vehicle front-end assembly includes a vehicle frame and a skid plate. The vehicle frame has a first front side member and a second front side member. Each of the first and second front side members has a corresponding front-end portion with a downward facing surface. The skid plate has a main section, a first attachment flange extending from a first lateral side of the main section and a second attachment flange extending from a second lateral side of the main section. The first attachment flange is attached to the downward facing surface of the first front side member. The second attachment flange is attached to the downward facing surface of the second front side member such that the main section covers a forward area of an underside of the vehicle.

    Vehicle body structure
    5.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11186319B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-30

    申请号:US16669113

    申请日:2019-10-30

    Inventor: Alan Greggs

    Abstract: A vehicle body structure that includes a rear pillar assembly that has an upper end and a lower end. The rear pillar structure at least partially defines a rear corner area of a passenger compartment. The rear pillar assembly further includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel extends downward from the upper end and the second panel extending from the upper end in a vehicle forward direction at least partially defining a roof rail assembly. The first panel and the second panel overlap one another at the upper end of the rear pillar assembly defining an overlap area. The first and second panels are fixedly attached to one another at the overlap area.

    Airbox Drain Valve
    6.
    发明申请
    Airbox Drain Valve 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20180231136A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-16

    申请号:US15433740

    申请日:2017-02-15

    Inventor: Alan Greggs

    CPC classification number: F16K15/144 B23P19/00 B60R13/07 B62D25/081 F16K15/16

    Abstract: A drain valve including: a support portion having a first end and a second end, the first end having a width that is narrower than a width of the second end; a connecting portion extending from the support portion proximate the first end, the connecting portion comprising a tip disposed at a proximal end of the connecting portion, the tip being configured to engage a drain defined by a panel; and a contoured flap extending from a hinge disposed proximate the first end from a flat lateral surface of the support portion, the contoured flap having a profile corresponding to profile of the portion of the panel and having a durometer value that: allows the contoured flap to pivot on the hinge to allow flow from the drain; and in response to a negative pressure within the drain, allows the contoured flap to prevent flow through the drain.

    Vehicle body structure
    7.
    发明授权
    Vehicle body structure 有权
    车体结构

    公开(公告)号:US09403492B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-02

    申请号:US14671672

    申请日:2015-03-27

    Inventor: Alan Greggs

    CPC classification number: B60R13/04

    Abstract: A trim panel is attached to a vehicle surface by a plurality of first attachment clips and a second attachment clip. The plurality of first attachment clips are fixedly attached to the trim panel at spaced apart locations along a first section of the trim panel. Each of the first attachment clips prevents movement of the first section of the trim panel in a direction normal to the vehicle surface. The second attachment clip is fixedly attached to a second section of the trim panel such that the second attachment clip further attaches to the vehicle surface preventing movement of the second section in a direction normal to the vehicle surface and prevents deflection of the second section relative to the first section.

    Abstract translation: 装饰板通过多个第一附接夹和第二附接夹连接到车辆表面。 多个第一附接夹沿着装饰板的第一部分在间隔开的位置处固定地附接到装饰板上。 每个第一附接夹防止装饰板的第一部分沿垂直于车辆表面的方向运动。 第二附接夹固定地附接到装饰板的第二部分,使得第二附接夹还进一步附接到车辆表面,防止第二部分在垂直于车辆表面的方向上移动,并防止第二部分相对于 第一部分。

    Vehicle body trim structure
    8.
    发明授权
    Vehicle body trim structure 有权
    车身装饰结构

    公开(公告)号:US08910987B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-16

    申请号:US14057583

    申请日:2013-10-18

    Inventor: Alan Greggs

    CPC classification number: B60R13/04

    Abstract: A rear body panel has a pillar portion extending upward from a vehicle body waistline defined along the rear body panel. An outboard facing surface of the pillar portion has a front peripheral edge section at least partially defining a side opening. A rearward facing surface of the pillar portion has an inboard peripheral edge section partially defining a rear window opening. The rear window glass is installed within the rear window opening overlaying at least a portion of the inboard peripheral edge. A first section of the exterior trim panel extends rearward from the front peripheral edge section along the outboard facing surface at the vehicle body waistline. A second section extends in a lateral inboard direction from a rearward end of the first section to the inboard peripheral edge section along the rearward facing surface to the rear window opening at the vehicle body waistline.

    Abstract translation: 后体面板具有从沿着后身板限定的车体腰围向上延伸的支柱部。 柱部的外侧面对面具有至少部分地限定侧开口的前周缘部。 柱部的朝后表面具有部分地限定后窗口的内侧周边部分。 后窗玻璃安装在后窗开口中,覆盖内侧周边边缘的至少一部分。 外装饰板的第一部分沿着车体腰围处的外侧面向表面从前周边缘部分向后延伸。 第二部分沿侧向内侧方向从第一部分的后端延伸到内侧周边部分,沿着车身腰围处的后向表面延伸到后窗开口。

    Apparatus and methods for inhibiting the ingestion of suds by the HVAC system of a vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US11465467B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-11

    申请号:US17252919

    申请日:2018-06-27

    Inventor: Alan Greggs

    Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a barrier is disclosed that is configured for connection to a vehicle dash assembly including an HVAC opening defined by a flange. The barrier includes a body that is configured to obstruct a flow of suds into the HVAC opening, and at least one clip that is supported on the body. The body includes open upper and rear portions to allow for continued airflow through the HVAC opening, and the at least one clip includes first and second clip members defining a receiving space therebetween that is configured to receive the flange such that the first and second clip members are positioned on opposite sides of the flange.

    Vehicle front-end assembly
    10.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11167608B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-09

    申请号:US16118711

    申请日:2018-08-31

    Inventor: Alan Greggs

    Abstract: A vehicle front-end assembly includes a vehicle frame, a first tow hook and a skid plate. The vehicle frame has a first front side member with a front-end portion. The first tow hook is attached to a downward facing surface of the first front side member. The skid plate has a main section, a first attachment flange extending from a first lateral side of the main section. The first attachment flange overlays a portion of the first tow hook and is attached to the downward facing surface of the first front side member such that the main section covers a central forward area of an underside of the vehicle.

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