公开(公告)号：US06719315B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-13

申请号：US10020599

申请日：2001-12-14

申请人： Steven G. Saieg ,  James Eckelberry ,  John K. Ma ,  Frank A. Maly, Jr. ,  Joe Melekian ,  Steven R. Miller ,  Nancy L. Saxon ,  Rajesh J. Somnay

发明人： Steven G. Saieg ,  James Eckelberry ,  John K. Ma ,  Frank A. Maly, Jr. ,  Joe Melekian ,  Steven R. Miller ,  Nancy L. Saxon ,  Rajesh J. Somnay

IPC分类号： B62D3308

CPC分类号： B62D53/068 ,  B60G2204/17 ,  B60G2204/45 ,  B60G2204/4502 ,  B60G2206/0112

摘要： A trailer suspension slider is provided that includes a suspension bogey. A trailer is supported on the suspension bogey and is longitudinally movable between a plurality of position relative to the suspension bogey. The trailer includes a stop bar to prevent the bogey from sliding out from underneath the trailer during braking if the pins are disengaged. A locking pin mechanism is movable between a locked position in which the locking mechanism couples the suspension bogey and the trailer in one of the plurality of positions and an unlocked position in which the trailer can move relative to the suspension bogey. The suspension bogey may collide violently with the stop bar when braking from a relatively low speed when the pins are unlocked. To this end, an energy absorption device is supported on either the trailer or the suspension bogey. The energy absorption device collapses in response to the stop bar engaging either the energy absorption device or the suspension bogey. Alternatively, an expandable cable may be used between the trailer and suspension bogey to slow the trailer as the stop bar approaches the suspension bogey.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种拖车悬挂滑块，包括一个悬挂系统。 拖车被支撑在悬挂系统上，并且可以在相对于悬架系统的多个位置之间纵向移动。 拖车包括一个止动杆，以防止在制动期间，如果销脱开，叉车从拖车下方滑出。 锁定销机构可以在锁定位置之间移动，锁定机构在多个位置中的一个位置处联接悬挂系统和拖车，以及解锁位置，在该位置中，拖车可相对于悬挂系统移动。 当销被解锁时，悬挂系统可能会从停车杆猛烈地与较低速度制动时发生冲突。 为此，能量吸收装置支撑在拖车或悬架上。 能量吸收装置响应于停止杆接合能量吸收装置或悬架悬臂而倒塌。 或者，可以在拖车和悬挂系统之间使用可扩展电缆，以在停止杆接近悬架悬架时减慢拖车。

公开(公告)号：US06793233B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-21

申请号：US09881427

申请日：2001-06-14

申请人： James Eckelberry ,  John Ma ,  Frank A. Maly, Jr. ,  Joe Melekian ,  Steven R. Miller ,  Nancy L. Saxon ,  Rajesh J. Somnay

发明人： James Eckelberry ,  John Ma ,  Frank A. Maly, Jr. ,  Joe Melekian ,  Steven R. Miller ,  Nancy L. Saxon ,  Rajesh J. Somnay

IPC分类号： B62D5300

CPC分类号： B62D53/068 ,  B60P1/00

摘要： A trailer slider pin control system is provided including a vehicle body and a rail supported along the body. The rails are moveable between a plurality of positions defined by a plurality of holes in the rail. A pin assembly is supported on the vehicle body and includes a pin moveable between unlocked and locked positions. The pin is disposed in the hole locking the rail to the vehicle body in the locked position. Conversely, the rail is free to move along the vehicle body in the unlock position. A sensor senses a location of a portion of the pin assembly, which corresponds to the unlock position. A vehicle speed control device, such as an engine, transmission, or braking system, is actuatable to limit the speed of the vehicle. A controller is connected to the sensor and the vehicle speed control device to actuate the vehicle speed control device to limit the speed of the vehicle in response to the sensors sensing the unlocked position. The controller may actuate an alarm to alert the vehicle operator that the pins are unlocked.

摘要翻译： 提供一种拖车滑块销控制系统，包括车体和沿主体支撑的轨道。 导轨可以在由轨道中的多个孔限定的多个位置之间移动。 销组件支撑在车身上并且包括可在解锁位置和锁定位置之间移动的销。 销钉设置在锁定位置的锁定轨道上的车身上。 相反，轨道可以在解锁位置沿着车体自由移动。 传感器感测针组件的对应于解锁位置的部分的位置。 诸如发动机，变速器或制动系统的车辆速度控制装置可以致动以限制车辆的速度。 控制器连接到传感器和车速控制装置，以响应于感测到解锁位置的传感器来致动车辆速度控制装置来限制车辆的速度。 控制器可以致动警报以警告车辆操作者销钉被解锁。

公开(公告)号：US06641157B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-04

申请号：US10224085

申请日：2002-08-20

申请人： James Eckelberry ,  John K. Ma ,  Frank A. Maly, Jr. ,  Joseph Melekian ,  Steven R. Miller ,  Nancy L. Saxon ,  Rajesh J. Somnay

发明人： James Eckelberry ,  John K. Ma ,  Frank A. Maly, Jr. ,  Joseph Melekian ,  Steven R. Miller ,  Nancy L. Saxon ,  Rajesh J. Somnay

IPC分类号： B62D5306

CPC分类号： B62D53/068

摘要： A system for connecting a slider to a trailer frame includes a rotatable locking member having a plurality of teeth that engage with a plurality of openings in the trailer from. The locking member is biased by a rotary biasing in a locked position.

摘要翻译： 用于将滑块连接到拖车框架的系统包括可旋转的锁定构件，其具有与拖车中的多个开口接合的多个齿。 锁定构件通过旋转偏置在锁定位置被偏置。

公开(公告)号：US06619673B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-16

申请号：US09810923

申请日：2001-03-16

申请人： James Eckelberry ,  John K. Ma ,  Frank A. Maly, Jr. ,  Joseph Melekian ,  Steven R. Miller ,  Nancy L. Saxon ,  Rajesh J. Somnay

发明人： James Eckelberry ,  John K. Ma ,  Frank A. Maly, Jr. ,  Joseph Melekian ,  Steven R. Miller ,  Nancy L. Saxon ,  Rajesh J. Somnay

IPC分类号： B60S900

CPC分类号： B60G9/00 ,  B60G17/005 ,  B60G2200/314 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/4604 ,  B60G2800/2042

摘要： A mechanism is disclosed for controlling the vertical position of the transport trailer floor of a heavy trailer bearing vehicle having a pivoting air spring suspension system such that the transport trailer floor maintains a fixed position level to an adjacent dock platform when parked for loading or unloading. The mechanism comprises various embodiments of a locking system that disables the pivotal movement of selected pivoting suspension elements in any one of a plurality of possible fixed positions such that the transport trailer floor, when parked, resists downwardly imposed forces and maintains a fixed elevation equal to the elevation of an adjacent loading dock platform.

公开(公告)号：US07072763B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-04

申请号：US10689213

申请日：2003-10-20

申请人： Nancy L. Saxon ,  James Eckelberry ,  John K. Ma ,  Frank A. Maly, Jr. ,  Joseph Melekian ,  Steven R. Miller ,  Rajesh J. Somnay

发明人： Nancy L. Saxon ,  James Eckelberry ,  John K. Ma ,  Frank A. Maly, Jr. ,  Joseph Melekian ,  Steven R. Miller ,  Rajesh J. Somnay

IPC分类号： G01G19/08 ,  G01G15/00

CPC分类号： G01G19/086

摘要： A vehicle information system has a first load sensor for generating a first load signal based on a first vehicle load. A first position sensor generates a first position signal based on a position of a vehicle axle. A second position sensor generates a second position signal based on a position of a vehicle kingpin. A memory unit stores vehicle optimization data. An evaluation unit is in communication with the first load sensor, the first position sensor, the second position sensor and the memory unit. A general user interface for receiving input is also in communication with the evaluation unit. The evaluation unit makes an evaluation of the first load signal, the first position sensor, the second position signal, and any input and generates a vehicle optimization instruction relating to a distance between the axle and the kingpin.

摘要翻译： 车辆信息系统具有用于基于第一车辆负载生成第一负载信号的第一负载传感器。 第一位置传感器基于车辆轴的位置产生第一位置信号。 第二位置传感器基于车辆主销的位置产生第二位置信号。 存储单元存储车辆优化数据。 评估单元与第一负载传感器，第一位置传感器，第二位置传感器和存储单元连通。 用于接收输入的一般用户界面也与评估单元通信。 评估单元对第一负载信号，第一位置传感器，第二位置信号和任何输入进行评估，并且生成与车轴和主销之间的距离相关的车辆优化指令。

公开(公告)号：US06471227B2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-29

申请号：US09812380

申请日：2001-03-20

申请人： James Eckelberry ,  Frank A. Maly, Jr. ,  Steven R. Miller ,  John K. Ma ,  Joseph Melekian ,  Nancy L. Saxon ,  Rajesh J. Somnay

发明人： James Eckelberry ,  Frank A. Maly, Jr. ,  Steven R. Miller ,  John K. Ma ,  Joseph Melekian ,  Nancy L. Saxon ,  Rajesh J. Somnay

IPC分类号： B62D5306

CPC分类号： B62D53/068

摘要： A number of improved ways of connecting a slider to a trailer frame are disclosed. In one general type of solution, a wedge-shaped locking surface is formed on both the slider and the trailer. The wedged surfaces provide a very secure connection. In another general way of describing the embodiments, several of the embodiments have a plurality of locking surfaces which again provide a more secure connection.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种将滑块连接到拖车框架的改进方式。 在一种一般类型的解决方案中，在滑块和拖车上形成楔形锁定表面。 楔形表面提供了非常安全的连接。 在描述实施例的另一种一般方式中，几个实施例具有多个锁定表面，其再次提供更安全的连接。

公开(公告)号：US06922031B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-26

申请号：US10463462

申请日：2003-06-17

申请人： Steven John Engelgau ,  Shelley Lynn Bess ,  Christopher Matthew Radjewski ,  Ian Christopher Hoare ,  Joseph Allen Wilbanks, II ,  Rajesh J. Somnay ,  Silvio M. Yamada

发明人： Steven John Engelgau ,  Shelley Lynn Bess ,  Christopher Matthew Radjewski ,  Ian Christopher Hoare ,  Joseph Allen Wilbanks, II ,  Rajesh J. Somnay ,  Silvio M. Yamada

IPC分类号： B60J5/04 ,  E05F15/14 ,  H02P1/22

CPC分类号： E05F15/638 ,  E05Y2900/531

摘要： A door actuation system conducts or assists movement of sliding vehicle doors by connecting the door to a bi-directional motor via one or more helical cables that engage with gearing on the bi-directional motor. Rotation of the motor in either direction pushes or pulls the helical cables, causing the door to move toward the open or closed position. The motor can be stopped when the door reaches selected positions other than the open or closed position, holding the door in a partially open position.

摘要翻译： 门致动系统通过经由与双向电动机上的传动装置接合的一个或多个螺旋电缆将门连接到双向电机来进行或辅助滑动车门的移动。 电动机沿任一方向的旋转推动或拉动螺旋电缆，导致门向打开或关闭位置移动。 当门到达打开或关闭位置之外的所选位置时，电机可以停止，将门保持在部分打开位置。

公开(公告)号：US07722065B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-25

申请号：US11733228

申请日：2007-04-10

申请人： David K. Platner ,  Arnett R. Weber ,  Rajesh J. Somnay ,  Holly Ann Giangrande ,  Tomaz Dopico Varela ,  Brian J. Knouff ,  Benjamin R. Reineck ,  Norman D. Austin ,  John E. Mutzner

发明人： David K. Platner ,  Arnett R. Weber ,  Rajesh J. Somnay ,  Holly Ann Giangrande ,  Tomaz Dopico Varela ,  Brian J. Knouff ,  Benjamin R. Reineck ,  Norman D. Austin ,  John E. Mutzner

IPC分类号： B60G11/04 ,  B60G11/12 ,  B60G11/02 ,  F16F1/366

CPC分类号： B60G11/10 ,  B60G2202/112 ,  B60G2204/121 ,  F16F1/3686

摘要： A leaf spring for a vehicle suspension is formed from a composite material and includes first and second ends that are longitudinally spaced apart from each other. A resilient element is attached to at least one of the first and second ends. The resilient element includes at least one hole that receives a connecting element. The resilient element and the connecting element cooperate to attach the leaf spring to a vehicle structure. In one example, the resilient element comprises a rubber block that is bonded to the leaf spring. In another example, the resilient element comprises a longitudinally orientated bushing that is inserted through a thickness of the leaf spring.

摘要翻译： 用于车辆悬架的板簧由复合材料形成，并且包括彼此纵向间隔开的第一和第二端。 弹性元件附接到第一和第二端中的至少一个。 弹性元件包括至少一个容纳连接元件的孔。 弹性元件和连接元件配合以将板簧附接到车辆结构。 在一个示例中，弹性元件包括结合到板簧的橡胶块。 在另一个示例中，弹性元件包括纵向定向的衬套，其穿过板簧的厚度插入。

公开(公告)号：US20090115157A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US11936121

申请日：2007-11-07

申请人： David K. Platner ,  Arnett R. Weber ,  Rajesh J. Somnay ,  Holly Ann Giangrande ,  Tomaz Dopico Varela ,  Brian J. Knouff ,  Benjamin R. Reineck ,  Norman D. Austin ,  John E. Mutzner

发明人： David K. Platner ,  Arnett R. Weber ,  Rajesh J. Somnay ,  Holly Ann Giangrande ,  Tomaz Dopico Varela ,  Brian J. Knouff ,  Benjamin R. Reineck ,  Norman D. Austin ,  John E. Mutzner

IPC分类号： B60G11/04

CPC分类号： B60G11/107 ,  B60G2202/112 ,  B60G2204/121 ,  B60G2206/7101 ,  F16F1/3686

摘要： A leaf spring for a vehicle suspension is formed from a composite material and includes a central portion to be supported by an axle and at least one free end that extends from the central portion in a longitudinal direction. The free end is coupled to a vehicle structure via a slider bracket. A contact element is mounted to the slider bracket to contact an upper surface of the free end to accommodate vertical forces. The free end is slidably movable relative to the contact element along a longitudinal axis and is pivotable relative to the contact element about a lateral axis.

摘要翻译： 用于车辆悬架的板簧由复合材料形成，并且包括由轴支撑的中心部分和在纵向方向上从中心部分延伸的至少一个自由端。 自由端通过滑块支架联接到车辆结构。 接触元件安装到滑块支架上以接触自由端的上表面以适应垂直力。 自由端相对于接触元件沿着纵向轴线可滑动地移动，并且可相对于接触元件围绕横向轴线枢转。

公开(公告)号：US20080252033A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：US11733228

申请日：2007-04-10

申请人： David K. Platner ,  Arnett R. Weber ,  Rajesh J. Somnay ,  Holly Ann Giangrande ,  Tomaz Dopico Varela ,  Brian J. Knouff ,  Benjamin R. Reineck ,  Norman D. Austin ,  John E. Mutzner

发明人： David K. Platner ,  Arnett R. Weber ,  Rajesh J. Somnay ,  Holly Ann Giangrande ,  Tomaz Dopico Varela ,  Brian J. Knouff ,  Benjamin R. Reineck ,  Norman D. Austin ,  John E. Mutzner

IPC分类号： B60G11/00 ,  B60G11/34

CPC分类号： B60G11/10 ,  B60G2202/112 ,  B60G2204/121 ,  F16F1/3686

摘要： A leaf spring for a vehicle suspension is formed from a composite material and includes first and second ends that are longitudinally spaced apart from each other. A resilient element is attached to at least one of the first and second ends. The resilient element includes at least one hole that receives a connecting element. The resilient element and the connecting element cooperate to attach the leaf spring to a vehicle structure. In one example, the resilient element comprises a rubber block that is bonded to the leaf spring. In another example, the resilient element comprises a longitudinally orientated bushing that is inserted through a thickness of the leaf spring.

摘要翻译： 用于车辆悬架的板簧由复合材料形成，并且包括彼此纵向间隔开的第一和第二端。 弹性元件附接到第一和第二端中的至少一个。 弹性元件包括至少一个容纳连接元件的孔。 弹性元件和连接元件配合以将板簧附接到车辆结构。 在一个示例中，弹性元件包括结合到板簧的橡胶块。 在另一个示例中，弹性元件包括纵向定向的衬套，其穿过板簧的厚度插入。