公开(公告)号：US07111900B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-26

申请号：US10763564

申请日：2004-01-23

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

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

IPC: B60R27/00

CPC classification number: B62D25/20 ,  B60H1/0055 ,  B62D21/10 ,  B62D21/17 ,  B62D23/00 ,  B62D25/2036

Abstract: A vehicle floor includes a unitary, one-piece panel. The panel is formed with an integral channel for routing a vehicle distribution system conduit therewithin. The panel may include an inner panel portion, an outer panel portion, integral rocker panel portions, front, rear and trunk floor portions. A method is provided for manufacturing a vehicle floor, the method including forming such a panel.

Abstract translation: 车辆地板包括一体的单件面板。 该面板形成有用于在其中路由车辆分配系统管道的整体通道。 面板可以包括内板部分，外板部分，整体摇杆板部分，前部，后部和后备箱底板部分。 提供一种用于制造车辆地板的方法，该方法包括形成这种面板。

公开(公告)号：US07104581B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-12

申请号：US10966548

申请日：2004-10-15

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: B62D23/00

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 ,  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 ,  B62D29/008 ,  B62D65/04 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: A method is provided for providing vehicle reconfigurability. The method includes maintaining an inventory containing vehicle body pods each having a substantially identical interface at which each of the body pods is connectable to a chassis such that the body pods are interchangeable on the chassis. The body pods include at least one body pod characterized by a first body pod style and at least one body pod characterized by a second body pod style. The method also includes granting possession to a customer of a vehicle body pod from the inventory independent of a chassis.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种提供车辆可重构性的方法。 该方法包括维护包含车体舱的库存，每个车体舱具有基本上相同的接口，在该接口处，每个主体舱可连接到底盘，使得主体舱可在底盘上互换。 身体荚包括至少一个体荚，其特征在于第一体荚型，至少一个体荚，其特征在于第二体荚型。 该方法还包括从独立于底盘的盘点向车体舱的客户授予所有权。

公开(公告)号：US07083016B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-01

申请号：US10206383

申请日：2002-07-26

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

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

IPC: B60K1/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US07077439B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-18

申请号：US10647698

申请日：2003-08-25

Applicant: Tommy E. White ,  Adrian B. Chernoff

Inventor： Tommy E. White ,  Adrian B. Chernoff

IPC: B60R19/02

CPC classification number: B21D26/055 ,  B60R19/18 ,  B60R2019/1813

Abstract: A vehicle bumper is formed using fluid pressure such that the bumper is characterized by a curvature. The bumper preferably includes an upper bumper bar portion and a lower bumper bar portion that are interconnected. The bumper is also preferably connectable to a pair of upper rails and a pair of lower rails so that an impact load is distributable between the upper rails and the lower rails. The bumper preferably includes an inner panel and an outer panel. A method of forming a bumper is also provided. The method includes subjecting a metal blank to fluid pressure to form a bumper having a shape characterized by a curvature.

Abstract translation: 使用流体压力形成车辆保险杠，使得保险杠的特征在于曲率。 保险杠优选地包括互连的上保险杠杆部分和下保险杠杆部分。 保险杠还优选地可连接到一对上轨道和一对下轨道，使得冲击载荷可在上轨道和下轨道之间分配。 保险杠优选地包括内板和外板。 还提供了一种形成保险杠的方法。 该方法包括使金属坯料经受流体压力以形成具有曲率特征的形状的保险杠。

公开(公告)号：US07036848B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-02

申请号：US10824406

申请日：2004-04-14

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: B62D21/00

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：US07032958B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-25

申请号：US10611843

申请日：2003-07-01

Applicant: Tommy E. White ,  Adrian B. Chernoff

Inventor： Tommy E. White ,  Adrian B. Chernoff

IPC: B62D25/00

CPC classification number: B62D29/008 ,  B62D23/00 ,  B62D25/00

Abstract: A body and frame assembly for a vehicle includes a one-piece inner member mated with a one-piece outer member, the inner member and the outer member defining door openings at opposing sides of the vehicle. The inner member and the outer member may each include a roof panel portion and two side frame portions. A method of assembling a vehicle that includes the body and frame assembly includes forming each of the inner and outer members by quick plastic forming, super plastic forming or hydroforming. Preferably, the inner member and the outer member are each formed from a separate single sheet of aluminum.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的车身和车架组件包括与一体式外部构件配合的一体式内部构件，内部构件和外部构件在车辆的相对侧限定门开口。 内部构件和外部构件可以各自包括顶板部分和两个侧框架部分。 一种组装包括主体和框架组件的车辆的方法包括通过快速塑性成形，超塑性成型或液压成型来形成每个内部和外部构件。 优选地，内部构件和外部构件分别由单独的铝片形成。

公开(公告)号：US06968918B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-29

申请号：US10205582

申请日：2002-07-25

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

Inventor： Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Christopher E. Borroni-Bird ,  Mohsen D. Shabana ,  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 ,  B62D25/10 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  B62D24/00 ,  B62D65/00

CPC classification number: B60H1/004 ,  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 ,  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 ,  B62D25/105 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  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. The invention enables increased vehicle functionality for vehicle users, retailers and manufacturers.

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。 本发明能够增强车辆用户，零售商和制造商的车辆功能。

公开(公告)号：US06935449B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-30

申请号：US10405993

申请日：2003-04-02

Applicant: Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Tommy E. White

Inventor： Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Tommy E. White

IPC: B62D24/02 ,  B62D65/04 ,  B60K1/00

CPC classification number: B62D24/02 ,  B60L11/1877 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/705

Abstract: An electrical distribution system for a vehicle having electrical devices includes at least one junction box and a plurality of terminals interconnected by at least one conductive path. The electrical distribution system operatively interconnects the electrical devices when the electrical devices are appropriately connected to the electrical distribution system via the terminals. A method for advantageously using an electrical distribution system having sufficient terminals and sufficient conductive paths to accommodate a plurality of vehicle electrical device combinations is also provided.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有电气装置的车辆的配电系统，包括至少一个接线盒和通过至少一个导电路径互连的多个端子。 当电气设备经由端子适当地连接到配电系统时，配电系统可操作地互连电气设备。 还提供了一种有利地使用具有足够的端子和足够的导电路径以适应多个车辆电气装置组合的配电系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06923282B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-02

申请号：US10262575

申请日：2002-10-01

Applicant: Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Tommy E. White

Inventor： Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Tommy E. White

IPC: B60G17/0195 ,  B60K1/00 ,  B60K15/07 ,  B60W10/184 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/22 ,  B62D21/00

CPC classification number: B60G17/0195 ,  B60G2206/011 ,  B60G2206/0114 ,  B60G2206/91 ,  B60K1/00 ,  B60K15/07 ,  B60L11/1877 ,  B60W10/184 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/22 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/705

Abstract: A chassis subassembly module having a portion of a chassis structural frame and vehicular componentry facilitates the assembly of a chassis having systems responsive to non-mechanical control signals and a simplified body-attachment interface. A method of employing chassis subassembly modules to assemble chassis is also provided.

Abstract translation: 具有底盘结构框架和车辆组件的一部分的底盘分组件模块便于组装具有响应于非机械控制信号的系统的底架和简化的身体附接界面。 还提供了一种使用底盘分组件模块来组装底盘的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06846038B1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-25

申请号：US10611367

申请日：2003-07-01

Applicant: Tommy E. White ,  Adrian B. Chernoff

Inventor： Tommy E. White ,  Adrian B. Chernoff

IPC: B62D24/02 ,  B62D25/08 ,  B62D25/10 ,  B62D25/16 ,  B62D65/04 ,  B60N2/44

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

Abstract: A body panel includes a hood portion configured to extend over and across a vehicle front compartment, and two fender portions. A unitary, one-piece inner panel and a unitary, one-piece outer panel cooperate to define the hood portion and the two fender portions. The inner panel and the outer panel comprise a substantial portion of a vehicle body front end, replacing the multitude of inner panels, outer panels, and reinforcements in a prior art vehicle body. The body panel preferably functions as a load-bearing vehicle frame portion, reducing or eliminating prior art vehicle frame components. A method of manufacturing the body panel includes forming an inner panel and an outer panel using superplastic forming, quick plastic forming, or sheet hydroforming, and connecting the inner panel and the outer panel.

Abstract translation: 身体面板包括被配置为在车辆前隔间延伸并穿过车辆前隔室的罩部分和两个挡泥板部分。 整体的一体式内面板和整体的一体式外面板协作以限定罩部分和两个挡泥板部分。 内板和外板包括车身前端的大部分，替代现有技术车体中的大量内板，外板和增强件。 车身面板优选地用作承载车辆框架部分，减少或消除现有技术的车辆框架部件。 一种制造本体面板的方法包括使用超塑性成型，快速塑性成型或片材液压成形来形成内板和外板，以及连接内板和外板。