公开(公告)号：WO2004048183A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-10

申请号：PCT/US2002/038927

申请日：2002-12-06

Applicant: GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

Inventor： BORRONI-BIRD, Christopher, E. ,  CHERNOFF, Adrian, B. ,  WHITE, Tommy, E.

IPC: B62D23/00

CPC classification number: B62D24/02 ,  B62D25/082 ,  B62D25/105 ,  B62D25/16

Abstract: A body panel functions as a hood (23, 29) by at least partially concealing an engine compartment, and functions as a structural load-bearing portion of a vehicle frame by structurally interconnecting vehicle frame members. The body panel preferably includes a hood portion (23, 29) and two fender portions (26).

Abstract translation: 身体面板通过至少部分地遮蔽发动机舱而用作罩（23,29），并且通过结构上互连车架构件而用作车架的结构承重部分。 主体面板优选地包括罩部分（23,29）和两个挡泥板部分（26）。

公开(公告)号：WO2006029415A2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：PCT/US2005/033470

申请日：2005-09-09

Applicant: GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

Inventor： BORRONI-BIRD, Christopher, E. ,  SHABANA, Mohsen, D.

IPC: B60P3/22

CPC classification number: B60K15/063 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60K15/07 ,  B62D21/16 ,  F17C13/083 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2205/013 ,  F17C2205/0192 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2270/0168 ,  F17C2270/0184 ,  H01M8/04208 ,  H01M2250/20 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y02T90/32

Abstract: A vehicle chassis includes a frame defining a cavity, and a tank configured to store compressed hydrogen gas. The tank is at least partially located within the cavity, and is longitudinally oriented with respect to the frame to maximize the fuel-storage capability of the vehicle chassis. In an exemplary embodiment, a floorpan includes a concavity to accommodate at least a portion of the tank, with a corresponding protuberance in the passenger compartment floor surface of the vehicle chassis.

Abstract translation: 车辆底盘包括限定空腔的框架和配置成存储压缩氢气的箱体。 油箱至少部分地位于空腔内，并且相对于框架纵向定向，以最大化车辆底盘的燃料储存能力。 在一个示例性实施例中，一个底盘包括一凹部以容纳该罐的至少一部分，以及在该车厢底盘的客舱地板表面中具有相应的突起。

公开(公告)号：WO2003019328A2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-06

申请号：PCT/US2002/026173

申请日：2002-08-16

Applicant: GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

Inventor： BORRONI-BIRD, Christopher, E. ,  CHERNOFF, Adrian, B. ,  SHABANA, Mohsen, D. ,  VITALE, Robert, Louis

IPC: G06F

CPC classification number: B62D21/02 ,  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 ,  B60K1/00 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60K7/0007 ,  B60K15/07 ,  B60K2001/001 ,  B60K2001/005 ,  B60L11/1887 ,  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 ,  B62D21/15 ,  B62D24/02 ,  B62D35/02 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q40/04 ,  Y02T10/88 ,  Y02T90/34

Abstract: Methods are provided for conducting a vehicle business transaction with a customer. Possession of a vehicle chassis is offered and/or granted to a customer in a first financial transaction for consideration. Possession of a vehicle body for engagement with the chassis is offered and/or granted in a second financial transaction for consideration independently of the vehicle chassis, wherein the chassis and body are separately priced. The body may be selected from an inventory of vehicle bodies each having a chassis attachment interface engageable with the chassis. The chassis may be financed for an extended period of time, such as 20 years, while various bodies interchanged with the chassis.

Abstract translation: 提供了与客户进行车辆商务交易的方法。 在第一次金融交易中提供和/或授予车辆底盘的权利以供考虑。 在第二次金融交易中提供和/或授予与底盘接合的车体，以独立于车辆底盘考虑，其中底盘和车身分开定价。 车身可以从具有可与底盘接合的底盘附接接口的车身的库存中选择。 底盘可以经费较长一段时间，例如20年，而各种机构与底盘互换。

公开(公告)号：WO2005009813A2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：PCT/US2004/022461

申请日：2004-07-14

Applicant: GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

Inventor： BORRONI-BIRD, Christopher, E. ,  NAIK, Sanjeev, M. ,  SZCZERBA, Joseph, F.

IPC: B60T

CPC classification number: B60T7/10 ,  B60T13/662 ,  B60W30/09

Abstract: A vehicle braking system has two driver-operable input devices. The vehicle braking system is sufficiently configured such that one of the driver-operable input devices is effective in causing resistance to the rotation of at least one wheel only when a predetermined condition exists, and the other driver-operable input device is effective independent of the predetermined condition.

Abstract translation: 车辆制动系统具有两个驱动器可操作的输入装置。 车辆制动系统被充分地构造成使得仅当存在预定条件时，驾驶员可操作的输入装置之一才有效地对至少一个车轮的旋转产生阻力，并且另一个驾驶员可操作的输入装置是有效的， 预定条件。

公开(公告)号：WO2003054500A3

公开(公告)日：2003-07-03

申请号：PCT/US2002/039162

申请日：2002-12-06

Applicant: GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

Inventor： BORRONI-BIRD, Christopher, E. ,  CHERNOFF, Adrian, B. ,  SHABANA, Mohsen, D. ,  VITALE, Robert, Louis ,  ZEMKE, Bruce, Edward

IPC: G01M1/38

Abstract: A wheel module (2) in accordance with the invention includes a wheel (4). A tire (5) is shown fixe to the rim of the wheel (4). A stationary brake caliper (6) is shown fixed to a stationary motor housing (26). In this embodiment, the motor housing (26) is non-rotating structural unit. The brake caliper (6) is operable connectable to a brake disc (8). The brake caliper (6) and brake disc (8) together comprise a brake system (9). The brake caliper (8) is operatively conneted to hub (10). The hub (10) is affixed to the wheel (4) by use of a bolt (11). A rotor unit (12) including rotor discs (14, 16) is rigidly mounted to the hub (10). A stator (18) is shown operatively connected to the motor housing (26).

公开(公告)号：WO2003019309A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-06

申请号：PCT/US2002/026306

申请日：2002-08-16

Applicant: GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

Inventor： BORRONI-BIRD, Christopher, E. ,  CHERNOFF, Adrian, B. ,  SHABANA, Mohsen, D. ,  VITALE, Robert, Louis

IPC: G05B19/42

CPC classification number: B62D65/04 ,  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 ,  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 ,  B60W10/22 ,  B60W10/28 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60W2520/10 ,  B60W2520/105 ,  B60W2520/125 ,  B60W2520/28 ,  B60W2540/18 ,  B62D5/00 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D24/02 ,  B62D35/02 ,  B62D63/025 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  Y02T10/88 ,  Y02T90/34

Abstract: A vehicle includes a steering system, suspension system, braking system, and energy conversion system, wherein at least one of these systems is reprogrammable such that the vehicle's ride, response, or handling is selectively variable. The systems may be programmed automatically when a body is mated to a chassis to provide the desired performance characteristics. A method is provided for determining a customer's desired system characteristics an programming systems accordingly.

Abstract translation: 车辆包括转向系统，悬架系统，制动系统和能量转换系统，其中这些系统中的至少一个可重新编程，使得车辆的行驶，响应或处理是可选择的。 当身体与底盘配合以提供期望的性能特征时，系统可以被自动编程。 提供了一种用于相应地确定客户期望的系统特性的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2003049964A3

公开(公告)日：2003-06-19

申请号：PCT/US2002/038644

申请日：2002-12-06

Applicant: GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

Inventor： BORRONI-BIRD, Christopher, E. ,  CHERNOFF, Adrian, B. ,  SHABANA, Mohsen, D. ,  VITALE, Robert, Louis ,  WHITE, Thomas, E.

IPC: B60R22/00

Abstract: A chassis having systems responsive to a nonmechanical control signals and a simplified body-attachment interface includes pressembled modules to enhance ease and simplicity of chassis assembly.The chassis preferably configured to minimize the possibility of a preassembled module being incorrectly positioned within the chassis. Methods for advantageously employing preassembled modules to assemble vehicle chassis are also provided.

公开(公告)号：WO2003018361A2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-06

申请号：PCT/US2002/026304

申请日：2002-08-16

Applicant: GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

Inventor： BORRONI-BIRD, Christopher, E. ,  CHERNOFF, Adrian, B. ,  SHABANA, Mohsen, D. ,  VITALE, Robert, Louis

IPC: B60R

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  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 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T13/66 ,  B60T13/662 ,  B60T13/74 ,  B60T2270/82 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/28 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60W2520/10 ,  B60W2520/105 ,  B60W2520/28 ,  B60W2540/18 ,  B62D5/00 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D24/02 ,  Y02T90/34

Abstract: A vehicle chassis (10) having substantially all of the mechanical, electrical, and structural componentry necessary for a fully functional vehicle, including at least an energy conversion system (67), a steering system (81), and a braking system (83). The chassis (10) is configured for releasable engagement with a variety of different types or styles of vehicle bodies (85, 85', 85''). Various prior art mechanical control linkages between a driver and controlled systems are replaced with non-mechanical control signal transmission components. Fuel cell technology (125) is also implemented.

Abstract translation: 具有基本上全功能车辆所必需的所有机械，电气和结构部件的车辆底盘（10），其至少包括能量转换系统（67），转向系统（81） 和制动系统（83）。 底盘（10）构造成与各种不同类型或类型的车体（85,85'，85“）可释放地接合。 驱动器和受控系统之间的各种现有技术机械控制连接被非机械控制信号传输部件替换。 燃料电池技术（125）也得到实施。

公开(公告)号：WO2003018345A3

公开(公告)日：2003-03-06

申请号：PCT/US2002/026307

申请日：2002-08-16

Applicant: GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

Inventor： BORRONI-BIRD, Christopher, E. ,  CHERNOFF, Adrian, B. ,  SHABANA, Mohsen, D. ,  VITALE, Robert, Louis

IPC: B60K1/00

Abstract: A vehicle chassis (10) having substantially all of the mechanical, electrical, and structural componentry necessary for a fully functional vehicle, including at least an energy conversion system (67), a steering system (81), and a braking system (83). The chassis (10) is configured for matability with a variety of different types or styles of vehicle bodies (85, 85', 85''). Various prior art mechanical control linkages between a driver and controlled systems are replaced with non-mechanical control signal transmission components. Fuel cell technology (125) is also implemented.

公开(公告)号：WO2003019328A3

公开(公告)日：2003-03-06

申请号：PCT/US2002/026173

申请日：2002-08-16

Applicant: GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

Inventor： BORRONI-BIRD, Christopher, E. ,  CHERNOFF, Adrian, B. ,  SHABANA, Mohsen, D. ,  VITALE, Robert, Louis

IPC: G06F17/60

Abstract: Methods are provided for conducting a vehicle business transaction with a customer. Possession of a vehicle chassis is offered and/or granted to a customer in a first financial transaction for consideration. Possession of a vehicle body for engagement with the chassis is offered and/or granted in a second financial transaction for consideration independently of the vehicle chassis, wherein the chassis and body are separately priced. The body may be selected from an inventory of vehicle bodies each having a chassis attachment interface engageable with the chassis. The chassis may be financed for an extended period of time, such as 20 years, while various bodies interchanged with the chassis.