公开(公告)号：US06880856B2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-19

申请号：US10205501

申请日：2002-07-24

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

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

IPC: B60G3/18 ,  B60G7/00 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/0195 ,  B60H1/00 ,  B60K1/00 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60K7/00 ,  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 ,  B62D21/07 ,  B62D21/10 ,  B62D24/00 ,  B62D24/02 ,  B62D25/10 ,  B62D29/00 ,  B62D65/04 ,  G06Q30/06

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：US06845839B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-25

申请号：US10207737

申请日：2002-07-29

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

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

IPC: 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 ,  B62D21/07 ,  B62D21/10 ,  B62D24/02 ,  G06Q30/06

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  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 ,  B60T1/065 ,  B60T1/10 ,  B60T7/00 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T13/66 ,  B60T13/662 ,  B60T13/74 ,  B60T2270/82 ,  B62D5/00 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D21/07 ,  B62D21/10 ,  B62D24/02 ,  Y02T90/34

Abstract: A vehicle chassis having substantially all of the mechanical, electrical, and structural componentry necessary for a fully functional vehicle, including at least an energy conversion system, a steering system, and a braking system. The chassis is configured for matability with a variety of different types or styles of vehicle bodies. Various prior art mechanical control linkages between a driver and controlled systems are replaced with non-mechanical control signal transmission components. Fuel cell technology is also implemented. A quick plastic formed (QPF) engineered body floorpan includes formations thereon to provide structural integrity to support body components and acts as an assembly aid. The body floorpan is formed from a single aluminum alloy sheet.

Abstract translation: 具有基本上全功能车辆所需的所有机械，电和结构组件的车辆底盘，其至少包括能量转换系统，转向系统和制动系统。 底盘配置成可与各种不同类型或类型的车体匹配。 驱动器和受控系统之间的各种现有技术的机械控制连接被非机械控制信号传输部件代替。 燃料电池技术也得到实施。 快速塑料成型（QPF）工程车身底盘包括在其上的结构，以提供结构完整性以支撑身体部件并用作组装辅助。 车身底盘由单个铝合金板形成。

公开(公告)号：US06843336B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-18

申请号：US10207667

申请日：2002-07-29

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

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

IPC: 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 ,  B62D21/10 ,  G06Q30/06

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  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 ,  B62D5/00 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D21/10 ,  Y02T90/34

Abstract: A vehicle chassis having substantially all of the mechanical, electrical, and structural componentry necessary for a fully functional vehicle includes at least an energy conversion system, a steering system, and a braking system. The chassis is configured for matability with a variety of different types or styles of vehicle bodies. Various prior art mechanical control linkages between a driver and controlled systems are replaced with non-mechanical control signal transmission components. Fuel cell technology is also implemented. A quick plastic formed (QPF) rigid sheet (belly pan) includes cavities formed therein to facilitate attachment of various components of the energy conversion system, energy storage system, braking system, steering system, etc.

Abstract translation: 具有基本上全功能车辆所需的所有机械，电气和结构组件的车辆底盘包括至少一个能量转换系统，转向系统和制动系统。 底盘配置成可与各种不同类型或类型的车体匹配。 驱动器和受控系统之间的各种现有技术的机械控制连接被非机械控制信号传输部件代替。 燃料电池技术也得到实施。 快速塑料成型（QPF）刚性片（腹盘）包括形成在其中的空腔，以便于能量转换系统，能量存储系统，制动系统，转向系统等的各种部件的附接。

公开(公告)号：US06830117B2

公开(公告)日：2004-12-14

申请号：US10206122

申请日：2002-07-26

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

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

IPC: B62D2402

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

Abstract translation: 具有基本上全功能车辆所需的所有机械，电和结构组件的车辆底盘，其至少包括能量转换系统，转向系统和制动系统。 底盘被构造成可与各种不同类型或风格的车体可释放地接合。 驱动器和受控系统之间的各种现有技术的机械控制连接被非机械控制信号传输部件代替。 燃料电池技术也得到实施。

公开(公告)号：US06729828B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-04

申请号：US09820639

申请日：2001-03-30

Applicant: Milan Edgar Bosich

Inventor： Milan Edgar Bosich

IPC: B60P118

CPC classification number: E02F9/003 ,  B60G3/14 ,  B60G7/02 ,  B60G2200/10 ,  B60G2202/413 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/15 ,  B60G2204/47 ,  B60G2300/042 ,  B60G2300/38 ,  B60G2800/203 ,  B60P3/062

Abstract: A load carrying vehicle body with a chassis is provided which has a forward support and a rearward support, and which is able to accommodate a load. The rearward support includes a pair of support members each with at least one wheel mounted to one side of a support member. The support members are movable on the chassis between a first position at which the wheels are located within the tracking width of the vehicle and at which the wheels are aligned with the direction of travel of the vehicle, and a second position at which the wheels are displaced laterally from the tracking width to provide access to the rear of the chassis. A first lock is provided between the support members which is able to be interengaged when the support members are in the first position to maintain the wheels in the first position and to enable the support members to cooperate with each other in accommodating the stresses and load exerted thereon when in the first position.

Abstract translation: 提供具有底架的载重车体，其具有前支撑件和后支撑件，并且能够容纳负载。 后支撑件包括一对支撑构件，每个支撑构件具有安装到支撑构件的一侧的至少一个轮。 所述支撑构件可在所述底架上移动，所述第一位置在所述车轮位于所述车辆的跟踪宽度内并且所述车轮与所述车辆的行进方向对齐的第一位置和所述车轮的第二位置 从跟踪宽度侧向偏移以提供对底盘后部的通路。 在支撑构件之间设置第一锁定，当支撑构件处于第一位置时，能够相互接合，以将车轮保持在第一位置，并且使得支撑构件能够相互配合以适应施加的应力和负载 当处于第一位置时。

公开(公告)号：US20030230866A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-18

申请号：US10403850

申请日：2003-03-31

Inventor： Elmer Lee

IPC: B60G011/38

CPC classification number: F16F1/3835 ,  A63C17/06 ,  A63C17/223 ,  B60G3/00 ,  B60G11/22 ,  B60G17/02 ,  B60G2200/10 ,  B60G2202/14 ,  B60G2204/41042 ,  B60G2300/13 ,  B60G2300/20

Abstract: A compact shock absorption, vibration, isolation, and/or suspension device is provided having long life and increased performance in a compact design. The device of the present disclosure is both less expensive and simpler to manufacture. In addition to being able to be used as a shock absorber in the hub of a wheel of an in-line skate, scooter or other small wheeled vehicle, the device of the present disclosure may be used in locations outside a wheel hub as well as in non-wheel devices where there is a need to isolate, damp, and absorb shock and/or vibrations experienced by a component of the device in order to minimize their effect on the entirety of the device.

公开(公告)号：US20030116374A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-26

申请号：US10206383

申请日：2002-07-26

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

IPC: B60K001/00

CPC classification number: B60T13/66 ,  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 ,  B60L1/003 ,  B60L7/12 ,  B60L11/14 ,  B60L11/1887 ,  B60L11/1892 ,  B60L11/1894 ,  B60L11/1896 ,  B60L11/1898 ,  B60L2220/44 ,  B60L2240/12 ,  B60L2240/34 ,  B60L2240/36 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2250/26 ,  B60L2270/145 ,  B60N2/14 ,  B60N2/90 ,  B60T1/065 ,  B60T1/10 ,  B60T7/00 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T13/662 ,  B60T13/74 ,  B60T2270/82 ,  B62D5/00 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D24/02 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  Y02T10/70 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T90/34

Abstract: A mobile chassis for vehicle body interchangeability has a waste heat rejection system packaged in a rolling platform. The system is connected to a powertrain cooling loop for waste heat circulation. The cooling loop includes cooling fin heat exchangers on the sides of the rolling platform and another heat exchanger in the HVAC system for utilizing otherwise waste heat in the air conditioning of each vehicle body being interchanged.

Abstract translation: 用于车身互换性的移动底盘具有包装在滚动平台中的废热排除系统。 该系统连接到用于废热循环的动力系冷却回路。 冷却回路包括在滚动平台的侧面上的冷却翅片热交换器和HVAC系统中的另一个热交换器，用于在每个车体的空气调节中利用另外的余热来互换。

公开(公告)号：US06547260B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-15

申请号：US10097070

申请日：2002-03-13

Applicant: Daniel Laurent ,  Marc Sebe

Inventor： Daniel Laurent ,  Marc Sebe

IPC: B60G1701

CPC classification number: B62K5/10 ,  B60G3/01 ,  B60G3/20 ,  B60G21/007 ,  B60G2200/10 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2200/422 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2200/46 ,  B60G2200/462 ,  B60G2200/464 ,  B60G2202/40 ,  B60G2202/413 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/148 ,  B60G2204/30 ,  B60G2204/421 ,  B60G2204/422 ,  B60G2204/4232 ,  B60G2204/62 ,  B60G2204/82 ,  B60G2204/8302 ,  B60G2206/50 ,  B60G2206/605 ,  B60G2300/27 ,  B60G2500/30 ,  B60G2600/182 ,  B60G2800/012 ,  B60G2800/212 ,  B60G2800/214 ,  B60G2800/24 ,  B62D9/02 ,  B62K5/027 ,  B62K5/05 ,  B62K5/08

Abstract: The vehicle includes a suspended running chassis (1) making it possible to define a longitudinal and vertical plane forming a reference on the chassis (1), the preferred running direction being parallel to the longitudinal plane, and at least two wheel connecting systems, the wheels (2) of which are not aligned relative to the longitudinal plane, the wheel connecting systems being mounted on the chassis (1) on either side of the latter in the transverse direction, each of the wheel connecting systems including a wheel (2) mounted on a support (5) by means of a suspension device allowing vertical deflection of the wheel (2) relative to the support (5), the suspensions being independent of one another. Each support (5) is mounted on the chassis (1) by means of a camber mechanism which includes a camber lever (4) and an actuating lever (40) making it possible to vary the camber angle of the corresponding wheel (2). The camber mechanism includes an arm (70) mounted on the support (5) on an axis of support oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal plane, and mounted on the chassis (1) without any possibility of tilting about a longitudinal axis relative to the chassis (1), so as to transmit the weight carried by the chassis to the support (5).

Abstract translation: 车辆包括悬挂的行驶底盘（1），使得可以限定在底盘（1）上形成基准的纵向和垂直平面，优选的行进方向平行于纵向平面，以及至少两个车轮连接系统 其轮（2）相对于纵向平面不对准，轮连接系统在横向方向上安装在两侧的底座（1）上，每个车轮连接系统包括轮（2） 通过允许轮（2）相对于支撑件（5）的垂直偏转的悬挂装置安装在支撑件（5）上，悬架彼此独立。 每个支撑件（5）通过外倾机构安装在底盘（1）上，所述外倾机构包括外倾杆（4）和致动杆（40），使得可以改变对应的轮（2）的外倾角。 外倾机构包括臂（70），其在基本上平行于纵向平面定向的支撑轴上安装在支撑件（5）上，并且安装在底架（1）上，而不会围绕纵向轴线相对于底盘倾斜 （1），以将由底盘承载的重量传送到支撑件（5）。

公开(公告)号：US20030040933A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-27

申请号：US10202455

申请日：2002-07-24

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

IPC: G06F017/60

CPC classification number: B62D5/00 ,  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 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B60N2/14 ,  B60N2/90 ,  B60T1/065 ,  B60T1/10 ,  B60T7/00 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T13/66 ,  B60T13/662 ,  B60T13/74 ,  B60T2270/82 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D24/02 ,  B62D35/02 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  Y02T10/88 ,  Y02T90/34

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.

Abstract translation: 描述了利用平坦滚动底盘上的车体的互换性的各种车身业务处理。 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。 描述了用于促进模块化主体部件的更换的方法和结构，例如经由可移动的主体底板。

公开(公告)号：US20030038469A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-27

申请号：US10207644

申请日：2002-07-29

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

IPC: B62D021/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  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 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T13/66 ,  B60T13/662 ,  B60T13/74 ,  B60T2270/82 ,  B62D5/00 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D21/07 ,  B62D21/10 ,  B62D24/02 ,  Y02T90/34

Abstract: A vehicle chassis having substantially all of the mechanical, electrical, and structural componentry necessary for a fully functional vehicle includes at least an energy conversion system, a steering system, and a braking system. The chassis is configured for matability with a variety of different types or styles of vehicle bodies. Various prior art mechanical control linkages between a driver and controlled systems are replaced with non-mechanical control signal transmission components. Fuel cell technology is also implemented. A substantially flat and relatively thin vehicle chassis enables compact storage of multiple vehicle chassis. This compact storage is achieved by high density vertical stacking of the vehicle chassis, which improves packaging and shipping efficiency, reduces plant floor usage for storage during or before testing, assembly or shipping processes, and may reduce overall manufacturing, assembly, shipping, and/or vehicle costs. The chassis is characterized by the absence of a front engine compartment, with energy conversion, energy storage, steering and braking systems contained substantially within a generally flat frame, having substantially flat upper and lower faces to facilitate optimal stacking efficiency.

Abstract translation: 具有基本上全功能车辆所需的所有机械，电气和结构组件的车辆底盘包括至少一个能量转换系统，转向系统和制动系统。 底盘配置成可与各种不同类型或类型的车体匹配。 驱动器和受控系统之间的各种现有技术的机械控制连接被非机械控制信号传输部件代替。 燃料电池技术也得到实施。 基本上平坦且相对薄的车辆底盘使得能够紧凑地存储多个车辆底盘。 这种紧凑的存储通过车辆底盘的高密度垂直堆叠实现，其改善了包装和运输效率，减少了在测试，组装或运输过程期间或之前存储的车间使用量，并且可以减少整体制造，组装，运输和/ 或车辆成本。 底盘的特征在于没有前发动机舱，其能量转换，能量储存，转向和制动系统基本上包含在大致平坦的框架内，具有基本平坦的上下表面，以便于最佳的堆垛效率。