公开(公告)号：US07568888B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-04

申请号：US11552223

申请日：2006-10-24

Applicant: Brian V. Castillo

Inventor： Brian V. Castillo

IPC: B64C11/06

CPC classification number: F04D29/362 ,  F01P7/06

Abstract: A variable pitch fan blade mechanism, particularly well suited for automotive applications, wherein the blade pitch is compliantly responsive to selective actuation of a linear actuator. A linear actuator is disposed in the fan shaft composed of an electric drive component drivingly engaged with a follower component, a set of fan blades resiliently attached to a head of the follower component, and a push assembly connected to the fan shaft composed of a push plate and a plurality of push rods, one push rod for each fan blade. Each push rod engages its respective fan blade adjacent an edge thereof. The fan blades are resiliently biased toward the push rods such that axial movement of the push rods in response to actuation of the linear actuator results in compliant changes of pitch of the blades.

Abstract translation: 可变节距风扇叶片机构，特别适用于汽车应用，其中叶片间距对线性致动器的选择性致动是顺从的。 线性致动器设置在由驱动与从动部件驱动的电驱动部件组成的风扇轴中，一组弹性地附接到从动部件的头部的风扇叶片，以及连接到由推动件构成的风扇轴的推动组件 板和多个推杆，每个风扇叶片的一个推杆。 每个推杆在其边缘附近与其相应的风扇叶片接合。 风扇叶片朝向推杆弹性偏压，使得响应于线性致动器的致动，推杆的轴向移动导致叶片间距的顺应性变化。

公开(公告)号：US20120161470A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US12979155

申请日：2010-12-27

Applicant: Brian V. Castillo

Inventor： Brian V. Castillo

IPC: B62D33/02

CPC classification number: B62D25/2054 ,  B60P7/10

Abstract: An auxiliary bed floor for a vehicle includes a panel that fits between the sidewalls of the vehicle and has cutouts along the side edges to remove portions of the panel that cannot fit between the wheel housings. The panel is mounted on the sidewalls by a plurality of swing arms, each having a first end pivoted on a sidewall above the floor, and a second end pivoted on the panel so that swinging of the swing arms will swing the panel between a lowered position in which the panel is adjacent the floor and a raised position in which the panel is positioned above the height of the wheel housings. A latch mechanism is provided to retain the panel at its raised position so that cargo can be carried on top of the panel as well as on the vehicle bed floor beneath the panel.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的辅助底板包括安装在车辆的侧壁之间并具有沿着侧边缘的切口的面板，以去除不能装配在车轮壳体之间的面板部分。 面板通过多个摆臂安装在侧壁上，每个摆臂具有枢转在地板上方的侧壁上的第一端和枢转在面板上的第二端，使得摆臂的摆动将使面板摆动在降低位置 其中面板邻近地板和升高位置，其中面板定位在车轮壳体的高度之上。 提供一种闩锁机构以将面板保持在其升高位置，使得货物可以承载在面板的顶部以及面板下方的车床底板上。

公开(公告)号：US20120085799A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：US12901617

申请日：2010-10-11

Applicant: Brian V. Castillo

Inventor： Brian V. Castillo

IPC: B60R7/00

CPC classification number: B60R7/02 ,  B60R7/10

Abstract: A hanger device stores clothes on the inside of the deck lid that closes the vehicle trunk. A peg projects from an inner surface of the deck lid for engagement by the hook portion of a clothes hanger when the deck lid is open, so that the clothes hanging on the clothes hanger hang downwardly. An elastic strap has first and second ends, one end attached to the deck lid on one side of the hanging clothes and the other end attached to the deck lid on the other side of the hanging clothes so that the elastic strap holds the clothes against the deck lid during movement of the deck lid between open and closed positions.

Abstract translation: 衣架装置将衣服存放在关闭车辆行李箱的甲板盖的内部。 当甲板盖打开时，钉子从甲板盖的内表面突出，以便通过衣架的钩部进行接合，从而挂在衣架上的衣服向下悬挂。 弹性带具有第一和第二端，一端在挂衣服的一侧附接到甲板盖，另一端在挂衣服的另一侧附接到甲板盖，使得弹性带将衣服固定在 甲板盖在打开和关闭位置的运动期间的甲板盖。

公开(公告)号：US20110307118A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：US12813815

申请日：2010-06-11

Applicant: Wade W. Bryant ,  Brian V. Castillo

Inventor： Wade W. Bryant ,  Brian V. Castillo

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06N5/02

CPC classification number: B60R16/0232

Abstract: A method is provided. The method includes estimating aerodynamic efficiency values of a vehicle; comparing the aerodynamic efficiency values to determine vehicle settings; and generating a recommendation based on the at least one of the efficiency values and the vehicle settings.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法。 该方法包括估计车辆的空气动力学效率值; 比较空气动力学效率值以确定车辆设置; 以及基于效率值和车辆设置中的至少一个生成推荐。

公开(公告)号：US20090184485A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-23

申请号：US12017420

申请日：2008-01-22

Applicant: Brian V. Castillo ,  Robert E. Zeweke

Inventor： Brian V. Castillo ,  Robert E. Zeweke

IPC: B60R3/00 ,  B60R19/42

CPC classification number: B60R3/002 ,  B60R19/42

Abstract: A running board assembly is provided that has structural tubing mounted to one of the spaced, longitudinally-extending frame rails. The structural tubing is configured to bear side impact loads in part by providing a continuous load-bearing path to direct the load to the frame rail. Additionally, because the structural tubing is of a higher strength than materials typically used for running boards, the structural tubing itself absorbs some of the side impact load.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种运行板组件，其具有安装到间隔开的纵向延伸的框架轨道中的一个的结构管。 结构管道被构造为通过提供连续的承载路径将负载引导到框架轨道来部分地承受侧面冲击载荷。 另外，由于结构管道具有比通常用于运行板材的材料更高的强度，所以结构管路本身吸收一些侧面冲击载荷。

公开(公告)号：US06974177B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-13

申请号：US10732500

申请日：2003-12-10

Applicant: Brian V. Castillo

Inventor： Brian V. Castillo

IPC: B60J5/00 ,  E05D3/06 ,  E05D15/58

CPC classification number: E05D3/127 ,  E05D15/58 ,  E05Y2900/531 ,  Y10T16/54026 ,  Y10T16/5478

Abstract: A dual-axis door hinge assembly for a vehicle includes a body side strap adapted to be connected to a vehicle body of the vehicle. The dual-axis door hinge assembly also includes a door side strap adapted to be connected to a door of the vehicle. The dual-axis door hinge assembly further includes an intermediate link pivotally connected to the body side strap to form a first pivot axis and pivotally connected to the door side strap to form a second pivot axis.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的双轴门铰链组件包括适于连接到车辆的车体的主体侧带。 双轴门铰链组件还包括适于连接到车辆的门的门侧带。 双轴门铰链组件还包括枢转地连接到主体侧带的中间连杆，以形成第一枢转轴线并枢转地连接到门侧带以形成第二枢转轴线。

公开(公告)号：US08523271B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US13024431

申请日：2011-02-10

Applicant: Brian V. Castillo

Inventor： Brian V. Castillo

IPC: B60J7/00

CPC classification number: B62D25/2054 ,  B62D29/04 ,  B62D33/02

Abstract: A vehicle having a structural bed configured to serve as a structural load-bearing member is provided. The structural bed extends rearward from a cab structure of the vehicle and includes a core layer. First and second outer layers flank the core layer and span substantially the entirety of the core layer. The first and second outer layers are composed of a material that has a higher strength than the core layer. The thickness of the core layer may be at least approximately 10 times greater than each of the thicknesses of the first and second outer layers, respectively. The composite structural bed may be integrated with mass-efficient structures to produce an efficient load-bearing structure for a vehicle.

Abstract translation: 提供一种具有构造成用作结构承载构件的结构床的车辆。 结构床从车辆的驾驶室结构向后延伸并且包括芯层。 第一和第二外层位于芯层的两侧并且基本上跨越核心层的整体。 第一和第二外层由具有比芯层更高的强度的材料构成。 芯层的厚度可以分别比第一和第二外层的厚度的至少大约10倍。 复合结构床可以与质量有效的结构集成以产生用于车辆的有效的承载结构。

公开(公告)号：US08413862B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-09

申请号：US12901617

申请日：2010-10-11

Applicant: Brian V. Castillo

Inventor： Brian V. Castillo

IPC: B60R7/10

CPC classification number: B60R7/02 ,  B60R7/10

Abstract: A hanger device stores clothes on the inside of the deck lid that closes the vehicle trunk. A peg projects from an inner surface of the deck lid for engagement by the hook portion of a clothes hanger when the deck lid is open, so that the clothes hanging on the clothes hanger hang downwardly. An elastic strap has first and second ends, one end attached to the deck lid on one side of the hanging clothes and the other end attached to the deck lid on the other side of the hanging clothes so that the elastic strap holds the clothes against the deck lid during movement of the deck lid between open and closed positions.

Abstract translation: 衣架装置将衣服存放在关闭车辆行李箱的甲板盖的内部。 当甲板盖打开时，钉子从甲板盖的内表面突出，以便通过衣架的钩部进行接合，从而挂在衣架上的衣服向下悬挂。 弹性带具有第一和第二端，一端在挂衣服的一侧附接到甲板盖，另一端在挂衣服的另一侧附接到甲板盖，使得弹性带将衣服固定在 甲板盖在打开和关闭位置的运动期间的甲板盖。

公开(公告)号：US20110080019A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-07

申请号：US12574762

申请日：2009-10-07

Applicant: Brian V. Castillo

Inventor： Brian V. Castillo

IPC: B62D37/02

CPC classification number: B62D25/182 ,  B60G2204/4308 ,  B62D25/16 ,  B62D35/00

Abstract: A vehicle having reduced aerodynamic drag includes a wheel assembly configured for moving the vehicle across a surface. The wheel assembly has an inboard surface and an outboard surface and includes a wheel configured for rotation with respect to the vehicle and a tire disposed on the wheel. The vehicle also includes a fairing assembly configured for reducing aerodynamic drag across the wheel assembly. The fairing assembly includes a first portion configured for partially enclosing an inboard surface of the wheel assembly and a second portion configured for partially enclosing an outboard surface of the wheel assembly and removably coupled to the first portion. The fairing assembly is moveable in unison with the wheel assembly during vehicle steering and suspension maneuvers.

Abstract translation: 具有减小的空气动力阻力的车辆包括构造成用于使车辆跨越表面移动的轮组件。 车轮组件具有内侧表面和外侧表面，并且包括被配置为相对于车辆旋转的车轮和设置在车轮上的轮胎。 车辆还包括整流罩组件，其配置成减小穿过车轮组件的气动阻力。 整流罩组件包括构造成用于部分地封闭车轮组件的内侧表面的第一部分和被配置为部分地封闭车轮组件的外侧表面并可拆卸地联接到第一部分的第二部分。 在车辆转向和悬架操作期间，整流罩组件可与车轮组件一致地移动。

公开(公告)号：US07399028B1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-15

申请号：US11777321

申请日：2007-07-13

Applicant: Brian V. Castillo ,  Sheryl Wolf

Inventor： Brian V. Castillo ,  Sheryl Wolf

IPC: B62D25/10

CPC classification number: B62D29/043 ,  B60R2021/343 ,  B62D25/105

Abstract: An energy-absorbing vehicle hood includes outer and inner layers defining a cavity filled with foam material. The outer layer fractures when subjected to a crush load to thereby transmit the load to the foam material where it is absorbed, and both layers are continuously and directly bonded to the foam material. A vehicle includes a vehicle hood assembly having outer and inner layers defining a cavity, with foam material filling the cavity. The outer layer fractures when subjected to a crush load to transmit the load to the foam material for uniformly absorption of the crush load. A hood panel is also provided for use with a vehicle, including an energy-absorbing polymer foam material entrapped between an outer and inner polymer membrane. The membranes have a crush strength, and the foam material is characterized by an absence of a reinforcing structure.

Abstract translation: 能量吸收车辆罩包括外层和内层，限定了填充有泡沫材料的空腔。 当受到挤压负载时，外层断裂，从而将负载传递到被吸收的泡沫材料上，并且两层连续地并直接地结合到泡沫材料上。 车辆包括具有限定空腔的外层和内层的车辆罩组件，其中填充有空腔的泡沫材料。 当承受压碎载荷时，外层破裂，将载荷传递到泡沫材料上，以均匀地吸收挤压载荷。 还提供了一种与车辆一起使用的发动机盖板，其包括夹在外部和内部聚合物膜之间的吸收能量的聚合物泡沫材料。 膜具有压碎强度，并且泡沫材料的特征在于不存在加强结构。