公开(公告)号：US07597169B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-06

申请号：US10309786

申请日：2002-12-04

Applicant: Christopher E. Borroni-Bird ,  Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Mohsen D. Shabana ,  Robert Louis Vitale ,  Bruce Edward Zemke

Inventor： Christopher E. Borroni-Bird ,  Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Mohsen D. Shabana ,  Robert Louis Vitale ,  Bruce Edward Zemke

IPC: B60K7/00

CPC classification number: B62D65/18 ,  B23P2700/50 ,  B60G3/18 ,  B60G7/003 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60G2200/10 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2200/18 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/46 ,  B60G2200/462 ,  B60G2202/40 ,  B60G2202/42 ,  B60G2204/10 ,  B60G2204/11 ,  B60G2204/14 ,  B60G2204/16 ,  B60G2204/20 ,  B60G2204/202 ,  B60G2206/011 ,  B60G2206/0114 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/99 ,  B60G2300/45 ,  B60G2300/50 ,  B60G2300/60 ,  B60G2800/21 ,  B60G2800/802 ,  B60G2800/90 ,  B60G2800/91 ,  B60G2800/92 ,  B60G2800/963 ,  B60H1/00385 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60K15/07 ,  B60K2007/0038 ,  B60K2007/0092 ,  B60L7/24 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L2220/44 ,  B60L2220/50 ,  B60L2240/24 ,  B60L2240/421 ,  B60L2240/425 ,  B60L2240/461 ,  B60L2260/28 ,  B60L2270/145 ,  B60T1/065 ,  B60T1/10 ,  B60T7/00 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T13/66 ,  B60T13/662 ,  B60T13/74 ,  B60T2270/82 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/22 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60W2520/28 ,  B60W2710/18 ,  B60W2720/30 ,  B62B3/12 ,  B62D5/0418 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D21/00 ,  B62D21/07 ,  B62D21/10 ,  B62D24/02 ,  B62D29/008 ,  B62D35/02 ,  B62D65/04 ,  B62D65/12 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  Y02T10/641 ,  Y02T10/642 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/88

Abstract: A wheel module is configured for use on a vehicle chassis. A drivable vehicle includes a wheel module operatively connected to a vehicle chassis. The wheel module includes at least one non-rotating structural unit, a rotatable wheel controllably connected to the structural unit, a vehicle attachment interface operatively connected to the non-rotating structural unit including a load-bearing vehicle retention coupling and a control signal receiver. The wheel module further includes chassis components including at least one of a brake system, steering system, motor and suspension system operatively connected to the non-rotating structural unit and to the wheel, and operatively connected to the control signal receiver for controlling the wheel in response to non-mechanical control signals received through the control signal receiver.

Abstract translation: 车轮模块被配置为用于车辆底盘上。 可驱动的车辆包括可操作地连接到车辆底盘的车轮模块。 车轮模块包括至少一个非旋转结构单元，可控制地连接到结构单元的可旋转轮，可操作地连接到非旋转结构单元的车辆附接接口，其包括承载车辆保持联接器和控制信号接收器。 车轮模块还包括底盘部件，其包括可操作地连接到非旋转结构单元和车轮的制动系统，转向系统，马达和悬架系统中的至少一个，并且可操作地连接到控制信号接收器，以控制车轮 响应通过控制信号接收器接收的非机械控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US20060048994A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-09

申请号：US11223816

申请日：2005-09-09

Applicant: David Young ,  Mohsen Shabana ,  Christopher Borroni-Bird ,  Adrian Chernoff ,  Robert Vitale ,  Bruce Zemke

Inventor： David Young ,  Mohsen Shabana ,  Christopher Borroni-Bird ,  Adrian Chernoff ,  Robert Vitale ,  Bruce Zemke

IPC: B62D5/00

CPC classification number: B62D65/18 ,  B23P2700/50 ,  B60G3/18 ,  B60G7/003 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60G2200/10 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2200/18 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/46 ,  B60G2200/462 ,  B60G2202/40 ,  B60G2202/42 ,  B60G2204/10 ,  B60G2204/11 ,  B60G2204/14 ,  B60G2204/16 ,  B60G2204/20 ,  B60G2204/202 ,  B60G2206/011 ,  B60G2206/0114 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/99 ,  B60G2300/45 ,  B60G2300/50 ,  B60G2300/60 ,  B60G2800/21 ,  B60G2800/802 ,  B60G2800/90 ,  B60G2800/91 ,  B60G2800/92 ,  B60G2800/963 ,  B60H1/00385 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60K15/07 ,  B60K2007/0038 ,  B60K2007/0092 ,  B60L7/24 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L2220/44 ,  B60L2220/50 ,  B60L2240/24 ,  B60L2240/421 ,  B60L2240/425 ,  B60L2240/461 ,  B60L2260/28 ,  B60L2270/145 ,  B60T1/065 ,  B60T1/10 ,  B60T7/00 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T13/66 ,  B60T13/662 ,  B60T13/74 ,  B60T2270/82 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/22 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60W2520/28 ,  B60W2710/18 ,  B60W2720/30 ,  B62B3/12 ,  B62D5/0418 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D21/00 ,  B62D21/07 ,  B62D21/10 ,  B62D24/02 ,  B62D29/008 ,  B62D35/02 ,  B62D65/04 ,  B62D65/12 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  Y02T10/641 ,  Y02T10/642 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/88

Abstract: A wheel assembly for a vehicle includes a rotatable wheel having a selectively adjustable steering angle. A steering actuator is operatively connected to the wheel and is configured to selectively adjust the steering angle of the wheel and not any other wheels. The wheel assembly allows independent control of the steering angle of the wheel. The wheel assembly also facilitates modular construction of vehicles by enabling the packaging of mechanical steering components in a preassembled wheel module with simple electrical connections to a vehicle chassis

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的车轮组件包括具有可选择性调节的转向角的可旋转轮。 转向致动器可操作地连接到车轮并且被构造成选择性地调节车轮的转向角，而不是任何其他车轮。 车轮组件允许独立控制车轮的转向角。 车轮组件还通过使机械转向部件在预组装的车轮模块中的包装能够简单地连接到车辆底盘来实现车辆的模块化构造

公开(公告)号：US06971471B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-06

申请号：US10305374

申请日：2002-11-26

Applicant: Lawrence Baker ,  Christopher E. Borroni-Bird ,  Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Mohsen D. Shabana ,  Robert Vitale

Inventor： Lawrence Baker ,  Christopher E. Borroni-Bird ,  Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Mohsen D. Shabana ,  Robert Vitale

IPC: B60G3/18 ,  B60G7/00 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60H1/00 ,  B60K1/00 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60K7/00 ,  B60K11/04 ,  B60K11/08 ,  B60K15/07 ,  B60K26/02 ,  B60N2/14 ,  B60N2/90 ,  B60T1/06 ,  B60T1/10 ,  B60T7/00 ,  B60T7/04 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T13/66 ,  B60T13/74 ,  B62B3/12 ,  B62D1/02 ,  B62D1/22 ,  B62D5/00 ,  B62D21/00 ,  B62D21/02 ,  B62D21/10 ,  B62D21/15 ,  B62D24/02 ,  B62D29/00 ,  B62D35/02 ,  B62D65/04 ,  G01M1/38 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  B62D33/063 ,  B60K26/00

CPC classification number: B60G3/18 ,  B60G7/003 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60G2200/10 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2200/18 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/46 ,  B60G2200/462 ,  B60G2202/40 ,  B60G2202/42 ,  B60G2204/10 ,  B60G2204/11 ,  B60G2204/14 ,  B60G2204/16 ,  B60G2204/20 ,  B60G2204/202 ,  B60G2206/011 ,  B60G2206/0114 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/99 ,  B60G2300/45 ,  B60G2300/50 ,  B60G2300/60 ,  B60G2800/21 ,  B60G2800/802 ,  B60G2800/90 ,  B60G2800/91 ,  B60G2800/92 ,  B60G2800/963 ,  B60H1/004 ,  B60K1/00 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60K15/07 ,  B60K2001/001 ,  B60K2001/005 ,  B60L7/16 ,  B60L15/2009 ,  B60L2220/44 ,  B60L2240/12 ,  B60L2240/423 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2250/26 ,  B60L2260/28 ,  B60N2/14 ,  B60N2/90 ,  B60T1/065 ,  B60T1/10 ,  B60T7/00 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T13/66 ,  B60T13/662 ,  B60T13/74 ,  B60T2270/82 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/24 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60W2520/10 ,  B60W2520/105 ,  B60W2520/125 ,  B60W2520/14 ,  B60W2520/28 ,  B60W2540/18 ,  B60Y2200/84 ,  B62B3/12 ,  B62D1/02 ,  B62D1/22 ,  B62D5/00 ,  B62D21/00 ,  B62D21/10 ,  B62D21/15 ,  B62D24/02 ,  B62D29/008 ,  B62D35/02 ,  B62D63/025 ,  B62D65/04 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y02T10/88 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: A vehicle is capable of being driven in a plurality of forward directions, the direction of travel being a function of the forward-facing orientation of a movable seat or movement of the driver to a different seat. The vehicle includes a frame, at least three wheels, a steering system, a braking system and an energy conversion system operable with respect to at least one of the wheels and controllable through non-mechanical control means. The vehicle has at least one movable seat connected to the frame and at least one operator interface operably connected to at least one of the steering system, braking system and energy conversion system that is usable to drive the vehicle in different directions when the seat is moved. A control cockpit for use on a vehicle controllable through non-mechanical controls includes a panel with a passageway, a movable seat mounted on the panel with a second passageway in communication with the first passageway, a driver interface that is movable with respect to the seat and usable for operating the vehicle via a connector connected at one end to the driver interface and extending through the first and second passageways.

Abstract translation: 车辆能够沿多个前进方向被驱动，行驶方向是可动座椅的朝前定向或驾驶员向不同座椅移动的功能。 车辆包括框架，至少三个轮子，转向系统，制动系统和能够相对于至少一个车轮操作并且可通过非机械控制装置控制的能量转换系统。 车辆具有连接到框架的至少一个可动座和可操作地连接到转向系统，制动系统和能量转换系统中的至少一个的至少一个操作者接口，其可用于当座椅移动时沿不同方向驱动车辆 。 用于通过非机械控制可控制的车辆的控制驾驶舱包括具有通道的面板，安装在面板上的可移动座，具有与第一通道连通的第二通道，可相对于座椅移动的驾驶员接口 并且可用于通过一端连接到驱动器接口并延伸穿过第一和第二通道的连接器来操作车辆。

公开(公告)号：US06836943B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-04

申请号：US10202464

申请日：2002-07-24

Applicant: Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Christopher E. Borroni-Bird ,  Mohsen D. Shabana ,  Robert Louis Vitale

Inventor： Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Christopher E. Borroni-Bird ,  Mohsen D. Shabana ,  Robert Louis Vitale

IPC: B23P6/00 ,  B23P21/00 ,  B60G3/18 ,  B60G7/00 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60H1/00 ,  B60K1/00 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60K15/07 ,  B60N2/14 ,  B60N2/90 ,  B60T1/06 ,  B60T1/10 ,  B60T7/00 ,  B60T7/04 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T13/66 ,  B60T13/74 ,  B62B3/12 ,  B62D5/00 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D21/00 ,  B62D65/04 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  B23P11/00 ,  B23P17/04

CPC classification number: B60T7/042 ,  B23P2700/50 ,  B60G3/18 ,  B60G7/003 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60G2200/10 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2200/18 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/46 ,  B60G2200/462 ,  B60G2202/40 ,  B60G2202/42 ,  B60G2204/10 ,  B60G2204/11 ,  B60G2204/14 ,  B60G2204/16 ,  B60G2204/20 ,  B60G2204/202 ,  B60G2206/011 ,  B60G2206/0114 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/99 ,  B60G2300/45 ,  B60G2300/50 ,  B60G2300/60 ,  B60G2800/21 ,  B60G2800/802 ,  B60G2800/90 ,  B60G2800/91 ,  B60G2800/92 ,  B60G2800/963 ,  B60H1/004 ,  B60K1/00 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60K15/07 ,  B60K2001/001 ,  B60K2001/005 ,  B60L11/1887 ,  B60N2/14 ,  B60N2/90 ,  B60T1/065 ,  B60T1/10 ,  B60T7/00 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T13/66 ,  B60T13/662 ,  B60T13/74 ,  B60T2270/82 ,  B62D5/00 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D63/025 ,  B62D65/04 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  Y02T90/34 ,  Y10T29/49716 ,  Y10T29/49718 ,  Y10T29/4973 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49904

Abstract: A method of designing and manufacturing vehicle bodies includes establishing a common, standardized interface system for attaching vehicle bodies to vehicle chassis wherein connection components are arranged in a predetermined spatial relationship on the bodies and chassis to facilitate selective attachment of any of a plurality of different body types to the chassis. A plurality of different bodies are designed and manufactured having different body types and configured to conform to the standardized interface system for attachment to chassis which also conform to the standardized interface system. The vehicle bodies can be produced independently of the chassis. Eliminating the chassis and its hardware from the body manufacturing process can reduce current vehicle manufacturing plant sizes and system complexity. The result is an enabler to produce many vehicle bodies that can be distributed directly to dealers, customers, etc. either with or without a specified rolling platform. Smaller and customized production runs are enabled, as well as localized manufacturing plants, reduced investment costs and faster response time for order to delivery.

Abstract translation: 一种设计和制造车身的方法包括建立一个公共的标准化接口系统，用于将车身安装到车辆底盘上，其中连接部件以预定的空间关系布置在车身和底盘上，以便于选择性地附接多个不同的车身 类型到机箱。 多个不同的主体被设计和制造成具有不同的主体类型并且被配置为符合标准化的接口系统以便附接到机箱，这也符合标准接口系统。 车身可以独立于底盘生产。 从机身制造过程中消除底盘及其硬件可以减少目前车辆制造厂的规模和系统复杂性。 结果是能够生产许多车身，可以直接分配给经销商，客户等，无论是否有指定的滚动平台。 实现了更小的定制生产运行，以及本地化的制造工厂，降低了投资成本和更快的响应时间。

公开(公告)号：US20040189054A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-30

申请号：US10824406

申请日：2004-04-14

Inventor： Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Christopher E. Borroni-Bird ,  Tommy E. White ,  Mohsen D. Shabana ,  Robert Louis Vitale

IPC: B60G001/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/1887 ,  B23P2700/50 ,  B60G3/18 ,  B60G7/003 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60G2200/10 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2200/18 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/46 ,  B60G2200/462 ,  B60G2202/40 ,  B60G2202/42 ,  B60G2204/10 ,  B60G2204/11 ,  B60G2204/14 ,  B60G2204/16 ,  B60G2204/20 ,  B60G2204/202 ,  B60G2206/011 ,  B60G2206/0114 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/99 ,  B60G2300/45 ,  B60G2300/50 ,  B60G2300/60 ,  B60G2800/21 ,  B60G2800/802 ,  B60G2800/90 ,  B60G2800/91 ,  B60G2800/92 ,  B60G2800/963 ,  B60H1/004 ,  B60K1/00 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60K15/07 ,  B60K2001/005 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B60N2/14 ,  B60N2/90 ,  B60T1/065 ,  B60T1/10 ,  B60T7/00 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T13/66 ,  B60T13/662 ,  B60T13/74 ,  B60T2270/82 ,  B62D5/00 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D21/00 ,  B62D21/07 ,  B62D21/10 ,  B62D24/02 ,  B62D25/105 ,  B62D29/008 ,  B62D65/04 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  Y02T90/34

Abstract: Various body configurations capitalize upon the interchangeability of vehicle bodies on a flat rolling chassis. The ability to interchange vehicle bodies and exchange modular interior components enables substantial freedom and variation in the types of automobile, trucks, heavy equipment, machinery, RV bodies, etc. that can be interchanged on a rolling chassis. Various seating arrangements may be provided as well as enhanced space utilization, and different types of interior and exterior environments, aesthetics and functionality, including sound, lighting, and other technology enhancements may be provided on a body. Methods and structures facilitate the exchange of modular body components, such as via a removable body floor.

Abstract translation: 各种车身结构利用了平坦滚动底盘上的车身互换性。 交换车体和交换模块化内部部件的能力使得能够在滚动底盘上互换的汽车，卡车，重型设备，机械，RV车身等的类型具有实质性的自由度和变化。 可以提供各种座椅布置以及增强的空间利用率，并且可以在身体上提供不同类型的内部和外部环境，美观和功能，包括声音，照明和其他技术增强。 方法和结构有助于模块化身体部件的交换，例如通过可拆卸的车身底板。

公开(公告)号：US20040024520A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-05

申请号：US10208667

申请日：2002-07-30

Inventor： Kenneth L. Oblizajek ,  Carl T. Wright ,  John D. Sopoci

IPC: G06F019/00

CPC classification number: B60G17/00 ,  B60G2800/90

Abstract: An on-road balancing system is provided that includes an analyzer, vibration sensor, and rotation sensor. The rotation sensor is coupled to at least one vehicle wheel and the vibration sensor is coupled to a component within the vehicle. The analyzer is responsive to input from the rotation sensor and the vibration sensor to calculate a phasor quantity representative of vibrations transmitted from the wheel to the component.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种包括分析仪，振动传感器和旋转传感器的路面平衡系统。 旋转传感器耦合到至少一个车轮，并且振动传感器耦合到车辆内的部件。 分析仪响应于来自旋转传感器和振动传感器的输入，以计算表示从车轮传递到部件的振动的相量。

公开(公告)号：US20030168844A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-11

申请号：US10309785

申请日：2002-12-04

Inventor： Christopher E. Borroni-Bird ,  Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Mohsen D. Shabana ,  Robert L. Vitale

IPC: B62D021/15

CPC classification number: B60G3/18 ,  B60G7/003 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60G2200/10 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2200/18 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/46 ,  B60G2200/462 ,  B60G2202/40 ,  B60G2202/42 ,  B60G2204/10 ,  B60G2204/11 ,  B60G2204/14 ,  B60G2204/16 ,  B60G2204/20 ,  B60G2204/202 ,  B60G2206/011 ,  B60G2206/0114 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/99 ,  B60G2300/45 ,  B60G2300/50 ,  B60G2300/60 ,  B60G2800/21 ,  B60G2800/802 ,  B60G2800/90 ,  B60G2800/91 ,  B60G2800/92 ,  B60G2800/963 ,  B60H1/004 ,  B60K1/00 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60K15/07 ,  B60K2001/001 ,  B60K2001/005 ,  B60L7/16 ,  B60L15/2009 ,  B60L2220/44 ,  B60L2240/12 ,  B60L2240/423 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2250/26 ,  B60L2260/28 ,  B60N2/14 ,  B60N2/90 ,  B60T1/065 ,  B60T1/10 ,  B60T7/00 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T13/66 ,  B60T13/662 ,  B60T13/74 ,  B60T2270/82 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/24 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60W2520/10 ,  B60W2520/105 ,  B60W2520/125 ,  B60W2520/14 ,  B60W2520/28 ,  B60W2540/18 ,  B60Y2200/84 ,  B62B3/12 ,  B62D1/02 ,  B62D1/22 ,  B62D5/00 ,  B62D21/00 ,  B62D21/10 ,  B62D21/15 ,  B62D24/02 ,  B62D29/008 ,  B62D35/02 ,  B62D63/025 ,  B62D65/04 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y02T10/88 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: A chassis having systems responsive to nonmechanical control signals and a simplified body-attachment interface includes regions optimized for energy absorption from an impact to the chassis periphery. A structural frame defines open spaces within which chassis systems are positioned. Material configured to absorb energy from an impact to the chassis periphery is located between the chassis periphery and the open spaces.

Abstract translation: 具有响应于非机械控制信号的系统的底盘和简化的主体附接界面包括针对来自底盘周边的冲击的能量吸收而优化的区域。 结构框架定义了机架系统所在的开放空间。 被配置为将能量从冲击吸收到底盘周边的材料位于底盘周边和开放空间之间。

公开(公告)号：US20030132584A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-17

申请号：US10309786

申请日：2002-12-04

Inventor： Christopher E. Borroni-Bird ,  Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Mohsen D. Shabana ,  Robert Louis Vitale ,  Bruce Edward Zemke

IPC: B60G003/04 ,  B60G017/01

CPC classification number: B62D65/18 ,  B23P2700/50 ,  B60G3/18 ,  B60G7/003 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60G2200/10 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2200/18 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/46 ,  B60G2200/462 ,  B60G2202/40 ,  B60G2202/42 ,  B60G2204/10 ,  B60G2204/11 ,  B60G2204/14 ,  B60G2204/16 ,  B60G2204/20 ,  B60G2204/202 ,  B60G2206/011 ,  B60G2206/0114 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/99 ,  B60G2300/45 ,  B60G2300/50 ,  B60G2300/60 ,  B60G2800/21 ,  B60G2800/802 ,  B60G2800/90 ,  B60G2800/91 ,  B60G2800/92 ,  B60G2800/963 ,  B60H1/00385 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60K15/07 ,  B60K2007/0038 ,  B60K2007/0092 ,  B60L7/24 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L2220/44 ,  B60L2220/50 ,  B60L2240/24 ,  B60L2240/421 ,  B60L2240/425 ,  B60L2240/461 ,  B60L2260/28 ,  B60L2270/145 ,  B60T1/065 ,  B60T1/10 ,  B60T7/00 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T13/66 ,  B60T13/662 ,  B60T13/74 ,  B60T2270/82 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/22 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60W2520/28 ,  B60W2710/18 ,  B60W2720/30 ,  B62B3/12 ,  B62D5/0418 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D21/00 ,  B62D21/07 ,  B62D21/10 ,  B62D24/02 ,  B62D29/008 ,  B62D35/02 ,  B62D65/04 ,  B62D65/12 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  Y02T10/641 ,  Y02T10/642 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/88

Abstract: A wheel module is configured for use on a vehicle chassis. A drivable vehicle includes a wheel module operatively connected to a vehicle chassis. The wheel module includes at least one non-rotating structural unit, a rotatable wheel controllably connected to the structural unit, a vehicle attachment interface operatively connected to the non-rotating structural unit including a load-bearing vehicle retention coupling and a control signal receiver. The wheel module further includes chassis components including at least one of a brake system, steering system, motor and suspension system operatively connected to the non-rotating structural unit and to the wheel, and operatively connected to the control signal receiver for controlling the wheel in response to non-mechanical control signals received through the control signal receiver.

公开(公告)号：US20030127272A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-10

申请号：US10305374

申请日：2002-11-26

Inventor： Lawrence Baker ,  Christopher E. Borroni-Bird ,  Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Mohsen D. Shabana ,  Robert Vitale

IPC: B60K026/00

CPC classification number: B60G3/18 ,  B60G7/003 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60G2200/10 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2200/18 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/46 ,  B60G2200/462 ,  B60G2202/40 ,  B60G2202/42 ,  B60G2204/10 ,  B60G2204/11 ,  B60G2204/14 ,  B60G2204/16 ,  B60G2204/20 ,  B60G2204/202 ,  B60G2206/011 ,  B60G2206/0114 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/99 ,  B60G2300/45 ,  B60G2300/50 ,  B60G2300/60 ,  B60G2800/21 ,  B60G2800/802 ,  B60G2800/90 ,  B60G2800/91 ,  B60G2800/92 ,  B60G2800/963 ,  B60H1/004 ,  B60K1/00 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60K15/07 ,  B60K2001/001 ,  B60K2001/005 ,  B60L7/16 ,  B60L15/2009 ,  B60L2220/44 ,  B60L2240/12 ,  B60L2240/423 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2250/26 ,  B60L2260/28 ,  B60N2/14 ,  B60N2/90 ,  B60T1/065 ,  B60T1/10 ,  B60T7/00 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T13/66 ,  B60T13/662 ,  B60T13/74 ,  B60T2270/82 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/24 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60W2520/10 ,  B60W2520/105 ,  B60W2520/125 ,  B60W2520/14 ,  B60W2520/28 ,  B60W2540/18 ,  B60Y2200/84 ,  B62B3/12 ,  B62D1/02 ,  B62D1/22 ,  B62D5/00 ,  B62D21/00 ,  B62D21/10 ,  B62D21/15 ,  B62D24/02 ,  B62D29/008 ,  B62D35/02 ,  B62D63/025 ,  B62D65/04 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y02T10/88 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: A vehicle is capable of being driven in a plurality of forward directions, the direction of travel being a function of the forward-facing orientation of a movable seat or movement of the driver to a different seat. The vehicle includes a frame, at least three wheels, a steering system, a braking system and an energy conversion system operable with respect to at least one of the wheels and controllable through non-mechanical control means. The vehicle has at least one movable seat connected to the frame and at least one operator interface operably connected to at least one of the steering system, braking system and energy conversion system that is usable to drive the vehicle in different directions when the seat is moved. A control cockpit for use on a vehicle controllable through non-mechanical controls includes a panel with a passageway, a movable seat mounted on the panel with a second passageway in communication with the first passageway, a driver interface that is movable with respect to the seat and usable for operating the vehicle via a connector connected at one end to the driver interface and extending through the first and second passageways.

Abstract translation: 车辆能够沿多个前进方向被驱动，行驶方向是可动座椅的朝前定向或驾驶员向不同座椅移动的功能。 车辆包括框架，至少三个轮子，转向系统，制动系统和能够相对于至少一个车轮操作并且可通过非机械控制装置控制的能量转换系统。 车辆具有连接到框架的至少一个可动座和可操作地连接到转向系统，制动系统和能量转换系统中的至少一个的至少一个操作者接口，其可用于当座椅移动时沿不同方向驱动车辆 。 用于通过非机械控制可控制的车辆的控制驾驶舱包括具有通道的面板，安装在面板上的可移动座，具有与第一通道连通的第二通道，可相对于座椅移动的驾驶员接口 并且可用于通过一端连接到驱动器接口并延伸穿过第一和第二通道的连接器来操作车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20030046802A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-13

申请号：US10202444

申请日：2002-07-24

Inventor： Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Tommy E. White ,  Christopher E. Borroni-Bird ,  Mohsen D. Shabana ,  Robert Louis Vitale

IPC: B23P011/00

CPC classification number: B60T8/00 ,  B23P2700/50 ,  B60G3/18 ,  B60G7/003 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60G2200/10 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2200/18 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/46 ,  B60G2200/462 ,  B60G2202/40 ,  B60G2202/42 ,  B60G2204/10 ,  B60G2204/11 ,  B60G2204/14 ,  B60G2204/16 ,  B60G2204/20 ,  B60G2204/202 ,  B60G2206/011 ,  B60G2206/0114 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/99 ,  B60G2300/45 ,  B60G2300/50 ,  B60G2300/60 ,  B60G2800/21 ,  B60G2800/802 ,  B60G2800/90 ,  B60G2800/91 ,  B60G2800/92 ,  B60G2800/963 ,  B60H1/004 ,  B60K1/00 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60K15/07 ,  B60K2001/001 ,  B60K2001/005 ,  B60L11/1887 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B60N2/14 ,  B60N2/90 ,  B60T1/065 ,  B60T1/10 ,  B60T7/00 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T13/66 ,  B60T13/662 ,  B60T13/74 ,  B60T2270/82 ,  B62D5/00 ,  B62D7/18 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  Y02T90/34 ,  Y10T29/49716 ,  Y10T29/49718 ,  Y10T29/4973 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Various vehicle body business processes are described which capitalize upon the interchangeability of vehicle bodies on a flat rolling chassis. The ability to interchange vehicle bodies and exchange modular interior components enables substantial freedom and variation in the types of automobile, trucks, heavy equipment, machinery, RV bodies, etc. that can be interchanged on a rolling chassis. Various seating arrangements may be provided as well as enhanced space utilization, and different types of interior and exterior environments, aesthetics and functionality, including sound, lighting, and other technology enhancements may be provided on a body. Methods and structures are described for facilitating the exchange of modular body components, such as via a removable body floor.