Low load floor motor vehicle
    33.
    发明申请
    Low load floor motor vehicle 审中-公开
    低载地板机动车

    公开(公告)号:US20030010561A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-01-16

    申请号:US10175355

    申请日:2002-06-18

    Inventor: James J. Bartel

    Abstract: The present invention provides a front engine/rear drive vehicle, such as a medium-sized bus, having a power transfer device and a sloped lower load floor. The power transfer means enables advantageous packaging of a drive shaft for driving a rear-positioned drive. The sloped lower load floor provides a continuously flat load floor without requiring a step over a differential area. Further the sloped lower load floor enables lower ground clearance at a front portion for implementation of a manageable wheelchair access ramp, as opposed to an expensive elevator system. Additionally, the sloped lower load floor provides sufficient rear ground clearance for managing inclines and is kneelable enabling easier load/unload access to the rear of the vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种前置发动机/后部驱动车辆,例如中型总线,具有动力传递装置和倾斜的下部装载地板。 动力传递装置能够有利地包装用于驱动后置驱动器的驱动轴。 倾斜的低负载地板提供连续平坦的承载地板,而不需要在差动区域上的台阶。 此外,与昂贵的电梯系统相反,倾斜的下载地板在前部具有较低的离地间隙,用于实现可管理的轮椅通道斜坡。 另外,倾斜的下载荷底板提供了足够的后部离地间隙,用于管理倾斜,并且可下跪,使得能够更容易地对车辆的后部进行加载/卸载。

    Vehicle suspension having active camber variation
    34.
    发明申请
    Vehicle suspension having active camber variation 失效
    车辆悬架具有活跃的弯度变化

    公开(公告)号:US20020093152A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-07-18

    申请号:US10097070

    申请日:2002-03-13

    Abstract: The vehicle includes a suspended running chassis (1) making it possible to define a longitudinal and vertical plane forming a reference linked to the chassis (1), the preferred running direction being parallel to said longitudinal plane, and at least two wheel connecting systems, the wheels (2) of which are not aligned relative to said longitudinal plane, said wheel connecting systems being mounted on said chassis (1) on either side of the latter in the transverse direction, each of the wheel connecting systems comprising 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), said suspensions being independent of one another. Each support (5) is mounted on said chassis (1) by means of a camber mechanism which includes a camber lever (4) and a countergear (40) making it possible to vary the camber angle of the corresponding wheel (2). The camber mechanism comprises an arm (70) mounted on the support (5) an axis of support oriented substantially parallel to said longitudinal plane, and mounted on the chassis (1) without any possibility of tilting about a longitudinal axis relative to said 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),使得可以限定形成连接到底盘(1)的基准的纵向和垂直平面,优选的行进方向平行于所述纵向平面,以及至少两个车轮连接系统, 其轮(2)相对于所述纵向平面不对齐,所述轮连接系统在横向方向上安装在所述底盘(1)的任一侧上,每个所述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,所述悬架彼此独立。 每个支撑件(5)通过外倾机构安装在所述底盘(1)上,所述外倾机构包括外倾杆(4)和反齿条(40),从而可以改变对应的轮(2)的外倾角。 外倾机构包括臂(70),其安装在支撑件(5)上,支撑轴线基本上平行于所述纵向平面定向,并且安装在底盘(1)上,而不会相对于所述底盘围绕纵向轴线倾斜 1),以将由底盘承载的重量传送到支撑件(5)。

    Composite leaf spring with improved lateral stiffness
    35.
    发明授权
    Composite leaf spring with improved lateral stiffness 失效
    复合板簧具有改善的横向刚度

    公开(公告)号:US06361032B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-03-26

    申请号:US09643344

    申请日:2000-08-22

    Inventor: Robert C. Lawson

    Abstract: A method of increasing lateral stiffness in fiberglass composite leaf springs used in suspension systems. The increase in lateral stiffness is accomplished by introducing two carbon fiber inserts to the longitudinal side regions of a fiberglass composite spring. The amount of volume of carbon fiber inserts is preferably between 10-20% by volume of the total volume of the spring and is a function of the strain characteristics required within the suspension system. The composite leaf spring secures the weight advantages of fiberglass springs as compared with traditional steel leaf springs and improves lateral stiffness that promotes improved handling as well as increased efficiency in the packaging of suspension and fuel storage systems. These new composite springs can be molded from layering preprag tape containing fiberglass, carbon fiber and resin, or from a 3D weaving process.

    Abstract translation: 一种增加悬挂系统中使用的玻璃纤维复合板簧的横向刚度的方法。 侧向刚度的增加是通过将两个碳纤维插入件引入到玻璃纤维复合弹簧的纵向侧部区域来实现的。 碳纤维插入物的体积的量优选为弹簧的总体积的10-20体积%,并且是悬架系统中所需的应变特性的函数。 与传统的钢板弹簧相比,复合板簧确保了玻璃纤维弹簧的重量优势,并提高了横向刚度,从而提高了操纵性能,并提高了悬架和燃料储存系统的包装效率。 这些新的复合弹簧可以由包含玻璃纤维,碳纤维和树脂的层压预包装带或3D织造工艺成型。

    Vehicle suspension having active camber variation
    36.
    发明授权
    Vehicle suspension having active camber variation 失效
    车辆悬架具有活跃的弯度变化

    公开(公告)号:US06170838B2

    公开(公告)日:2001-01-09

    申请号:US09078052

    申请日:1998-05-13

    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) 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),其安装在支撑件(5)上,支撑轴线基本上平行于纵向平面定向,并且安装在底盘(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)。

    Transport vehicle for large, heavy loads
    37.
    发明授权
    Transport vehicle for large, heavy loads 失效
    运输车辆大,重载

    公开(公告)号:US6024184A

    公开(公告)日:2000-02-15

    申请号:US20909

    申请日:1998-02-09

    Abstract: A transport vehicle for large, heavy loads includes a number of modules coupled one behind the other, each with a loading platform which can be moved by sets of wheels and a drive for conveying the transport vehicle. The width of the modules corresponds to half the width of an ISO container (approx. 1215 mm) and the modules can also be coupled next to one another. This has the considerable advantage that the maximum track width is no longer limited by the width of the modules. As a result, the transport vehicle for large, heavy loads can be given any desired width without the modules becoming too large to handle.

    Abstract translation: 用于大型重载荷的运输车辆包括多个联接在一起的模块,每个模块具有可通过一组轮移动的装载平台和用于输送运输车辆的驱动装置。 模块的宽度对应于ISO集装箱的宽度的一半(约1215 mm),模块也可以相互耦合。 这具有相当大的优点,即最大轨道宽度不再受到模块宽度的限制。 结果,用于大型重载荷的运输车辆可以被给予任何期望的宽度,而不会使模块变得太大而不能处理。

    Subframe structure in motor vehicle
    40.
    发明授权
    Subframe structure in motor vehicle 失效
    机动车辆的子框架结构

    公开(公告)号:US5562308A

    公开(公告)日:1996-10-08

    申请号:US514828

    申请日:1995-08-14

    Abstract: A subframe supporting a fuel tank in an internal space therein includes a pair of front and rear cross-members extending in a lateral direction of a vehicle body, a pair of left and right upper side-members and a pair of left and right lower side-members which extend in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body to interconnect left and right opposite ends of the cross-members, respectively. Longitudinally intermediate portions of the adjacent upper and lower side-members are integrally coupled to each other by a vertically extending bracket. An upper arm is pivotally supported at an upper end of the bracket, and a lower arm is pivotally supported at a lower end of the bracket. The above construction makes it possible to increase the rigidity of the subframe, while providing an effective utilization of the internal space in the subframe.

    Abstract translation: 在其内部空间中支撑燃料箱的副架包括沿车身的左右方向延伸的一对前后横梁,一对左右上侧构件和一对左右下侧 其分别沿着车体的纵向方向延伸以互连横向构件的左右两端。 相邻的上侧和下侧构件的纵向中间部分通过竖直延伸的支架彼此一体地联接。 上臂枢转地支撑在支架的上端,下臂枢转地支撑在支架的下端。 上述结构使得可以提供子帧的刚性,同时提供子帧中的内部空间的有效利用。

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