公开(公告)号：US12145669B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-19

申请号：US17502655

申请日：2021-10-15

Applicant: Samuel Scott Wheeler, II

Inventor： Samuel Scott Wheeler, II

IPC: B62D53/08 ,  B60D1/48

Abstract: A single point hitch bed system includes a base frame mounted on a truck bed, the base frame having a front end positioned towards the front of the truck, a rear end opposite the front end, and lateral side ends; a stationary upper deck permanently attached above the base frame; and an extendable lower deck positioned between the stationary upper deck and base frame, wherein the extendable lower deck is mounted via a rail system that allows the extendable lower deck to be extended to an adjustable length. An access hole is positioned towards the front of the stationary upper deck to allow access to a single point hitch that may be permanently secured to the truck. The single point hitch may receive removable components for securing cargo or towed apparatus to the truck. Auxiliary anchor points are positioned atop the base frame, laterally to the stationary upper deck.

公开(公告)号：US12145411B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-19

申请号：US18420615

申请日：2024-01-23

Applicant: Kenneth Wayne Hundley

Inventor： Kenneth Wayne Hundley

IPC: B62B3/00 ,  B60D1/48 ,  B62B3/02 ,  B62B5/00 ,  B62D39/00 ,  B60D1/00 ,  B60D3/00

Abstract: The pallet train is a series of platforms, that are mounted on wheels and casters and can be linked to other platforms to form a train to haul freight inside a freight trailer includes: a platform, multiple perimeter stops on the outside of the platform, net hooks mounted on two sides of the platform that connect to nets, a pair of nets that wrap over the top of the freight to hold freight down, four casters on the bottom surface, a metal carriage assembly that features pop pins that engage with the tow bar, a tow bar slidably mounted inside the carriage assembly to connect the platforms to each other, metal strips on the corners to protect from damage, an optional tray slidably mounted on the platform using four metal posts that is adjustable for height, and a pop pin puller to disengage the pop pins.

公开(公告)号：US20240367719A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-07

申请号：US18714766

申请日：2022-11-30

Applicant: TDI GREENWAY TECHNOLOGIES LTD.

Inventor： Adrian Howson ,  Matthew Hall ,  Paul Salkeld

IPC: B62D12/00 ,  B60D1/173 ,  B60D1/48

Abstract: A steering system for a multi-car mass transit vehicle, the steering system providing a four-wheel Ackermann-type system for providing improved manoeuvrability of each car and bi-directional travel, with each car accurately following the path of the car in front when travelling in either a forward or backward direction. Alternatively, there is provided: an intermediate carriage for a multi-carriage vehicle, the intermediate carriage configured to connect to first and second carriages, and the intermediate carriage including a steering input and a steering output, such that the steering input is configured to accept a steering input from the first carriage, and the steering output is configured to provide a steering output to the second carriage. Further alternatively, there is provided a tyre-wheeled bogie arrangement for a vehicle, the bogie arrangement including a bogie body and at least one wheel including a tyre.

公开(公告)号：US12128720B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-29

申请号：US18191386

申请日：2023-03-28

Applicant: United States Postal Service

Inventor： Leung Man Shiu ,  Edward F. Houston ,  Anthony B. Taylor ,  Tuyen Thanh Nguyen ,  Scott R. Bombaugh

IPC: B60D1/52 ,  B60D1/14 ,  B60D1/00 ,  B60D1/48

CPC classification number: B60D1/52 ,  B60D2001/001 ,  B60D2001/005 ,  B60D1/14 ,  B60D1/481

Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods of towing, hitching, and connecting devices. In particular, this disclosure relates to tow devices, hitches, and connections for towing item containers behind vehicles, both autonomous and manually guided.

公开(公告)号：US12070976B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-27

申请号：US18100026

申请日：2023-01-23

Applicant: HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC.

Inventor： Eric J. Stanifer ,  Richard W. McCoy ,  Brian W. Ward

IPC: B60D1/48 ,  B60D1/01 ,  B60D1/06

CPC classification number: B60D1/488 ,  B60D1/015 ,  B60D1/06 ,  B60D1/485

Abstract: An underbed hitch mounting system is described. The mounting system may be utilized for towing vehicles wherein the mounting system may selectively accommodate either a fifth wheel hitch or a gooseneck hitch. The mounting system may include at least one rail capable of being connected to a vehicle frame, wherein the rail includes at least one socket. The socket may be engaged with a receiving member, wherein the receiving member may be engaged with a leg of a fifth wheel hitch. A mid rail may be connected to the rails and may include a hitch ball socket that is capable of engagement with a hitch.

公开(公告)号：US20240227473A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-11

申请号：US18615816

申请日：2024-03-25

Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Steven Matthew HARPSTER ,  Rajendra L. KAKARLA ,  Bradley W. KLEIN ,  Amol GAIKWAD ,  Stephen G. ROSEPILER ,  Kishan Chand KARI

IPC: B60D1/48 ,  B60D1/04

CPC classification number: B60D1/48 ,  B60D1/04

Abstract: A recovery hook assembly includes a recovery hook fastened to a vehicle frame by a vertically oriented fastener and a horizontally oriented fastener, which connect the recovery hook to the vehicle at three connection points. When the recovery hook is pulled in the forward direction, the recovery hook remains connected to the vehicle to allow the vehicle to be towed. When the recovery hook is pushed in a rearward direction, the recovery hook moves rearward and can break away from the vehicle, thus maintaining crash performance of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US12023979B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-02

申请号：US18050960

申请日：2022-10-28

Applicant: Advanced Flow Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： James Erik Provencher ,  Saul Zambrano ,  Shahriar Nick Niakan ,  Stuart Miyagishima ,  John Gray

IPC: B60D1/42 ,  B60D1/48 ,  B60G21/055

CPC classification number: B60G21/0551 ,  B60D1/48 ,  B60G2204/1222 ,  B60G2204/43 ,  B60G2206/722

Abstract: Currently, some work vehicles and/or off-road vehicles come from the manufacturer lacking tow hooks—or even a strong point on the rear bumper assembly and/or the chassis to install a tow hook. A non-limiting example of this sort of vehicle is the Toyota Tundra. It is highly desirable for such a vehicle to be able to be towed by another vehicle and/or have connection points for recovery from stuck in a natural hazard like mud or water. A novel and improved sway bar bushing bracket with a tow hook design is disclosed. In particular, the manufacturer-installed sway bar bushing bracket may be replaced with a reinforced sway bar bushing bracket with an integrated tow hook that may serve as a more robust sway bar bushing bracket, as well as providing a strong connection point with a tow hook.

公开(公告)号：US11958536B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-16

申请号：US18309609

申请日：2023-04-28

Applicant: Futura IP Limited

Inventor： Glen Reid

IPC: B62D21/20 ,  B62D27/02 ,  B60D1/48

CPC classification number: B62D21/20 ,  B62D27/02 ,  B60D1/48

Abstract: An improved trailer chassis assembly primarily constructed from extruded components including an extruded chassis rail component, a cross member component and a connector component. The component has a wall surface defining an interior channel and an opening in the wall surface extending through the wall surface to the interior channel. The connector component has a first region adapted to engage with the interior space of the chassis rail component, and a second region adapted to engage with the cross member component. The interior space of the chassis rail component is adapted to capture movement of the first region of the connector component in vertical and horizontal planes, and yields movement in the axial plane.

公开(公告)号：US20240075776A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-07

申请号：US18244580

申请日：2023-09-11

Applicant: Weigh Safe, LLC

Inventor： Kevin McAllister

IPC: B60D1/46 ,  B60D1/06 ,  B60D1/24 ,  B60D1/48 ,  B60D1/62 ,  G01L5/101 ,  G01L7/16 ,  G01L19/10

CPC classification number: B60D1/465 ,  B60D1/06 ,  B60D1/246 ,  B60D1/248 ,  B60D1/485 ,  B60D1/62 ,  G01L5/101 ,  G01L7/166 ,  G01L19/10 ,  G01G19/10 ,  G01L7/163

Abstract: A height adjustable hitch receiver is disclosed and described.

公开(公告)号：US11890904B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-06

申请号：US17942223

申请日：2022-09-12

Applicant: HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC.

Inventor： Richard McCoy

IPC: B60D1/28 ,  B60D1/06 ,  B60D1/48

CPC classification number: B60D1/28 ,  B60D1/06 ,  B60D1/488

Abstract: A tie down apparatus for securing an item is shown and described herein. The tie down apparatus may include first and second body members, where the first body member is configured to be located and rotated about a first axis within a first receiving member and the second body member is configured to be located and rotated about a second axis within a second receiving member. The tie down apparatus may also include first and second locking members each extending through the first and second body members, respectively, where rotating the first and second body members about the respective first and second axes engages the first and second locking members and generally prevents removal of the first and second body members from the first and second receiving member, and a safety chain holding member selectively engaged with either of the first and second body members.