TRACTOR TRAILER GAP CONTROL SYSTEM
    1.
    发明申请
    TRACTOR TRAILER GAP CONTROL SYSTEM 审中-公开
    拖拉机拖车间隙控制系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2009096913A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-06

    申请号:PCT/US2008/001204

    申请日:2008-01-30

    Inventor: BURCHETT, Chad

    CPC classification number: B62D35/001 B62D53/0814

    Abstract: A method for increasing the aerodynamic efficiency of a vehicle includes monitoring operating condition of a vehicle, determining if a pre-selected event has occurred with respect to the operating condition of the vehicle, communicating a spacing value to a moving device and adjusting a spacing between a cab and a trailer of the vehicle based on the communicated spacing value.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于增加车辆的空气动力学效率的方法包括监视车辆的运行状况,确定相对于车辆的运行状态是否已经发生了预先选择的事件,将间隔值传送到移动设备并且调整间隔值 基于所传送的间隔值的车辆的驾驶室和拖车。

    BATTERY BOX SYSTEM AND METHOD
    2.
    发明申请
    BATTERY BOX SYSTEM AND METHOD 审中-公开
    电池盒系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2007078284A3

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-16

    申请号:PCT/US2005047326

    申请日:2005-12-29

    CPC classification number: B60R16/04

    Abstract: In the preferred embodiments, a novel system and method is for mounting a battery box within a vehicle is disclosed. The system and method includes, among other things, a novel battery box that is mounted between two chassis frame members that extend lengthwise along the vehicle. The battery box is supported on the frame members via a plurality of uniquely designed and arranged bracket members.

    Abstract translation: 在优选实施例中,公开了一种用于将电池盒安装在车辆内的新型系统和方法。 该系统和方法尤其包括一种新型电池盒,其安装在两个沿着车辆纵向延伸的底盘框架构件之间。 电池盒通过多个独特设计和布置的支架构件支撑在框架构件上。

    AXLE HOUSING EXTENSION MEMBER AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING TRACK WIDTH OF A TRUCK AXLE

    公开(公告)号:WO2019112553A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-13

    申请号:PCT/US2017/064533

    申请日:2017-12-04

    Inventor: BURCHETT, Chad

    Abstract: An axle extension member configured for attachment to an axle flange of a truck may be used to modify the truck from a standard track configuration to a wider track configuration to accommodate super single wheels. Methods for adjusting track width of a truck axle are also provided. The axle extension member includes an annular spacer portion and a spindle portion configured to receive an extended length axle shaft therethrough. The annular spacer portion is configured to abut and attach to an outboard face of the axle flange. At least one attachment feature is configured for attaching a disc brake assembly to the axle extension member.

    CROSS MEMBER
    4.
    发明申请
    CROSS MEMBER 审中-公开
    交叉会员

    公开(公告)号:WO2005037578A2

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-28

    申请号:PCT/US2004034199

    申请日:2004-10-14

    Inventor: BURCHETT CHAD

    CPC classification number: B62D53/0807 B62D53/08

    Abstract: A cross member for a heavy duty over-the-highway tractor having an integral fifth wheel hitch such that the fifth wheel hitch is connected to the cross member rather than to brackets mounted to the frame rails of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the fifth wheel hitch is connected to sliding rails that span two cross members so that the fifth wheel hitch can be positioned at various points between the cross members.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于重型超高速公路拖拉机的横梁,具有一体的第五轮牵引装置,使得第五轮牵引连接到横向构件,而不是安装到车辆的框架轨道的支架。 在一个实施例中,第五轮联结件连接到横跨两个横向构件的滑轨,使得第五轮牵引可以定位在横向构件之间的各个点处。

    STACKABLE BASE VEHICLE
    5.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2022173413A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-18

    申请号:PCT/US2021/017164

    申请日:2021-02-09

    Inventor: BURCHETT, Chad

    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a base vehicle, including a base vehicle chassis, an upper mount assembly including at least one mounting rail attached to a top of a frame rail of the base vehicle chassis, and a lower mount assembly including at least one mounting bracket attached to a bottom of the base vehicle chassis. The at least one mounting bracket is moveable between a retracted position proximate to the frame rail and an extended position distal from the frame rail. The at least one mounting rail is configured to receive at least one mounting bracket of an upper vehicle to mount the upper vehicle on top of the base vehicle. The at least one mounting bracket is configured to attach to at least one mounting rail of a lower vehicle to mount the base vehicle on top of the lower vehicle.

    BATTERY BOX SYSTEM AND METHOD
    6.
    发明申请
    BATTERY BOX SYSTEM AND METHOD 审中-公开
    电池盒系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2007078284A2

    公开(公告)日:2007-07-12

    申请号:PCT/US2005/047326

    申请日:2005-12-29

    CPC classification number: B60R16/04

    Abstract: In the preferred embodiments, a novel system and method is for mounting a battery box within a vehicle is disclosed. The system and method includes, among other things, a novel battery box that is mounted between two chassis frame members that extend lengthwise along the vehicle. The battery box is supported on the frame members via a plurality of uniquely designed and arranged bracket members.

    Abstract translation: 在优选实施例中,公开了一种用于将电池盒安装在车辆内的新型系统和方法。 该系统和方法尤其包括一种新型电池盒,其安装在两个沿着车辆纵向延伸的底盘框架构件之间。 电池盒通过多个独特设计和布置的支架构件支撑在框架构件上。

    CROSS MEMBER
    7.
    发明申请
    CROSS MEMBER 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:WO2005037578A3

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-28

    申请号:PCT/US2004/034199

    申请日:2004-10-14

    Inventor: BURCHETT, Chad

    Abstract: A cross member for a heavy duty over-the-highway tractor having an integral fifth wheel hitch such that the fifth wheel hitch is connected to the cross member rather than to brackets mounted to the frame rails of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the fifth wheel hitch is connected to sliding rails that span two cross members so that the fifth wheel hitch can be positioned at various points between the cross members.

    AUXILIARY RANGE EXTENSION FOR BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE

    公开(公告)号:WO2021145868A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-22

    申请号:PCT/US2020/013612

    申请日:2020-01-15

    Inventor: BURCHETT, Chad

    Abstract: A system and method for charging a battery electric vehicle having a tractor and a trailer. The system may include a regenerative braking system configured to generate energy during deceleration of the battery electric vehicle, a tractor side battery pack, a trailer side battery pack, an inductive charging device configured to transfer energy between the tractor side battery pack and the trailer side battery pack, and a battery management system. The battery management system is configured to control a flow of energy between the regenerative braking system, the tractor side battery pack, and the trailer side battery pack based on a state of charge of the tractor side battery pack, a state of charge of the trailer side battery pack, or both the state of charge of the tractor side battery pack and the state of charge of the trailer side battery pack.

    REMOVABLY CLAMPED PLATFORM
    9.
    发明申请
    REMOVABLY CLAMPED PLATFORM 审中-公开
    可拆卸夹紧平台

    公开(公告)号:WO2007075170A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-07-05

    申请号:PCT/US2005/047304

    申请日:2005-12-29

    CPC classification number: B62D21/12 B62D25/2054 F16B5/0621 Y10T29/49826

    Abstract: According to some preferred examples, a vehicle having a removable deck plate or platform is disclosed. The vehicle preferably includes: a) a frame; b) a platform for placement upon the frame; c) a clamping plate for clamping against the frame; d) a clamping arm engageable with the clamping plate via a hole in the platform; and e) the clamping arm and the clamping plate being configured so as to clamp the platform to the frame upon moving the clamping arm into a position adjacent the platform.

    Abstract translation: 根据一些优选实施例,公开了具有可移除甲板板或平台的车辆。 车辆优选地包括:a)框架; b)放置在框架上的平台; c)夹紧框架的夹紧板; d)夹持臂,通过所述平台中的孔与所述夹板接合; 以及e)夹紧臂和夹紧板被构造成在将夹持臂移动到与平台相邻的位置时将平台夹紧到框架上。

    AUXILIARY RANGE EXTENSION FOR BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE

    公开(公告)号:WO2022211819A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-06

    申请号:PCT/US2021/025589

    申请日:2021-04-02

    Inventor: BURCHETT, Chad

    Abstract: A system and method for charging a battery electric vehicle having a tractor and a trailer. The system may include a tractor side electric motor, a trailer side engine configured to generate energy, a tractor side battery pack, a trailer side fuel storage container, an inductive charging device configured to transfer energy between the trailer side engine, the tractor side battery pack and the tractor side electric motor, and a battery management system. The battery management system is configured to control a flow of energy between the trailer side engine, the tractor side battery pack, and the tractor side electric motor based on a state of charge of the tractor side battery pack, an electrical power requirement of the tractor side electric motor, and the amount of energy produced by the trailer side engine.

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