公开(公告)号：US08662523B1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-04

申请号：US13136762

申请日：2011-08-10

Applicant: David Merchant

Inventor： David Merchant

IPC: B60D1/54

CPC classification number: B60D1/1675

Abstract: A tow bar includes towing and towed hitch members; a head member with a front connector for connecting to the towing hitch member; tow bar legs connected to the head member, each tow bar leg including an outer member and an inner member telescopingly displaceable in the outer member; rear connectors to connect the inner members to the towed hitch member; and locking members each having a first portion adhesively secured to the distal end of the outer member, a second portion fixedly secured to the inner member, and a third portion including a transversely-oriented latch cavity through each inner member, biased opposing latches mounted in the latch cavity wherein the locking member automatically locks the respective inner and outer members relative to each other.

Abstract translation: 拖杆包括牵引和牵引的挂钩构件; 头部构件，其具有用于连接到牵引搭扣构件的前连接器; 牵引杆腿连接到头部构件，每个拖杆腿包括外部构件和可在外部构件中可伸缩移位的内部构件; 后连接器将内部构件连接到被牵引的搭接构件; 以及每个具有粘附地固定到外部构件的远端的第一部分的锁定构件，固定地固定到内部构件的第二部分和通过每个内部构件包括横向定向的闩锁空腔的第三部分，偏置的相对的闩锁安装在 闩锁腔，其中锁定构件相对于彼此自动地锁定相应的内部构件和外部构件。

公开(公告)号：US07976050B1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-12

申请号：US12386201

申请日：2009-04-15

Applicant: Steven Goodman ,  David Merchant ,  James Huston ,  Les Roeber

Inventor： Steven Goodman ,  David Merchant ,  James Huston ,  Les Roeber

IPC: B60D1/14

CPC classification number: B60D1/58 ,  B60D1/247

Abstract: A tensioning device for connecting a trailer to a spring bar of a load-compensating apparatus includes a body unit for securement to a frame member of a trailer; a reel unit having an off-center hub portion with a slot and rotatively secured to the body unit about a pivot axis; a rotation-limiting element which limits rotation of the reel unit to approximately 180° about the pivot axis; a linked chain having a proximal end thereof releasably secured to the slot of the off-center hub portion and a distal end thereof connected to the spring bar of the load-compensating apparatus; a latching element including a biased latch pin; and a lug and removable handle for rotating the reel portion to, and the latching element releasably locks the reel portion in, a chain-tensioned configuration.

Abstract translation: 用于将拖车连接到负载补偿装置的弹簧杆的张紧装置包括用于固定到拖车的框架构件的主体单元; 卷轴单元，具有带有槽的偏心毂部分并围绕枢转轴线可旋转地固定到主体单元; 旋转限制元件，其将卷轴单元的旋转限制在围绕枢轴的约180度; 连接的链条，其近端可释放地固定到偏心毂部分的槽口，其远端连接到负载补偿装置的弹簧杆; 锁定元件，包括偏置的闩锁销; 以及用于将卷轴部分转动的凸耳和可拆卸手柄，并且闩锁元件可释放地将卷轴部分锁定在链条张紧构造中。

公开(公告)号：US07959180B1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-14

申请号：US12586901

申请日：2009-09-29

Applicant: James Huston ,  David Merchant ,  Steven Goodman ,  Leslie Roeber ,  Neil Wagner

Inventor： James Huston ,  David Merchant ,  Steven Goodman ,  Leslie Roeber ,  Neil Wagner

IPC: B60D1/54

CPC classification number: B60D1/04 ,  B60D1/167 ,  B60D1/54

Abstract: A tow bar including a pintle hitch, telescoping tow bar legs pivotally connected to a head member, a lunette ring fixedly or pivotally connected to the head member, leg connector mechanisms releasably connecting the tow bar legs to a vehicle to be towed, and a latching mechanism including latching portions structured to releasably retain the tow bar legs in a stored configuration and locking portions with cammed release mechanisms wherein the locking portions are structured to releasable lock the tow bar legs in a deployed configuration.

Abstract translation: 牵引杆，包括枢轴连接，可枢转地连接到头部构件的可伸缩拖杆杆腿，固定地或枢转地连接到头部构件的深色环，可释放地将拖杆条腿连接到待牵引的车辆的腿连接器机构， 机构包括被构造成可释放地将牵引杆支腿保持在存储结构中的闩锁部分和具有凸轮释放机构的锁定部分，其中锁定部分被构造成可释放地将牵引杆支腿锁定在展开构型中。

公开(公告)号：US07959179B1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-14

申请号：US12454974

申请日：2009-05-27

Applicant: David Merchant

Inventor： David Merchant

IPC: B60D1/14

CPC classification number: B60D1/167 ,  B60D1/04

Abstract: A tow bar having a towing hitch member with a pintle hitch and secured to a towing vehicle; a towed hitch member secured to a towed vehicle; a head member with a lunette ring releasably connectable to the pintle hitch; first and second tow bar legs with proximal ends pivotally connected to, and extending rearwardly from, the head member; towed connector elements releasably connecting distal ends of the first and second tow bar legs to the towed hitch member; and an equalizer member structured to maintain the first and second tow bar legs at equiangular orientations relative to the head member.

Abstract translation: 具有牵引钩构件的牵引杆，其具有枢轴连接并固定到牵引车辆; 被牵引的挂钩构件固定在拖车上; 头部构件具有可释放地连接到枢轴钩的Lily环; 第一和第二牵引杆腿，其近端枢转地连接到头部构件并从头部构件向后延伸; 牵引的连接器元件可释放地将第一和第二牵引杆腿的末端连接到被牵引的搭接构件; 以及均衡器构件，其被构造成将第一和第二牵引杆腿相对于头部构件保持等角取向。

公开(公告)号：USD615006S1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-04

申请号：US29314631

申请日：2009-04-15

Applicant: Steven Goodman ,  David Merchant ,  James Huston ,  Les Roeber

Designer： Steven Goodman ,  David Merchant ,  James Huston ,  Les Roeber

公开(公告)号：US20070271015A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：US11801087

申请日：2007-05-08

Applicant: Mark Bauer ,  David Merchant ,  Dennis Beame ,  James Carrier ,  John Stokes ,  Joseph Krause ,  Charles Langston ,  Mark Woehrer ,  Michael Schukar ,  Richard Hartz

Inventor： Mark Bauer ,  David Merchant ,  Dennis Beame ,  James Carrier ,  John Stokes ,  Joseph Krause ,  Charles Langston ,  Mark Woehrer ,  Michael Schukar ,  Richard Hartz

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B60L3/12 ,  B60L53/305 ,  B60L53/65 ,  B60L58/12 ,  B60L2240/70 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  H02J7/0047 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: To manage a fleet of vehicles efficiently, data is obtained concerning vehicle condition; some of this data is recorded in a data packet format on a vehicle and transmitted by radio from the vehicles to a base station, and under some circumstances, transmitted by the internet to a central data station where it is used to determine what should be done with the vehicles, such as for example to determine if the battery of a vehicle must be charged. The data may be transmitted from one vehicle to another vehicle before reaching the base station or the central data station. The data packets can indicate the vehicle to which the data applies, if the battery needs to be charged or replaced and can establish a priority schedule for the charging or replacement of the battery.

Abstract translation: 为有效管理车队，获得有关车辆状况的数据; 这些数据中的一些以车辆上的数据分组格式被记录，并且通过无线电从车辆发送到基站，并且在某些情况下，由互联网传输到中央数据站，其中它用于确定应该做什么 与车辆，例如，以确定车辆的电池是否必须充电。 数据可以在到达基站或中央数据站之前从一个车辆发送到另一个车辆。 数据包可以指示数据所应用的车辆，如果电池需要充电或更换，并且可以建立充电或更换电池的优先顺序。

公开(公告)号：US08540257B1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US13666597

申请日：2012-11-01

Applicant: David Merchant ,  Tyler Swartz

Inventor： David Merchant ,  Tyler Swartz

IPC: B62D7/22 ,  F16F1/00

CPC classification number: B62D7/22 ,  F16F9/0218 ,  F16F9/3221

Abstract: A steering stabilizer includes a device connecting a fixed part of a vehicle to a steering mechanism of the vehicle, a control mechanism, and a centering mechanism. The control mechanism, which normally maintains an equilibrium configuration, includes a first member connected to a cylinder portion of a gas spring and a second member secured to a rod portion of the gas spring. A centering mechanism maintains alignment of the gas spring with the device. When the stabilizer is extended from the equilibrium configuration, the gas spring is activated to responsively and automatically return the stabilizer to the equilibrium configuration; and when the device is compressed from the equilibrium configuration, the gas spring is activated to responsively and automatically return the stabilizer to the equilibrium configuration.

Abstract translation: 转向稳定器包括将车辆的固定部分连接到车辆的转向机构的装置，控制机构和定心机构。 通常保持平衡构造的控制机构包括连接到气弹簧的气缸部分的第一构件和固定到气弹簧的杆部分的第二构件。 定心机构保持气弹簧与装置的对准。 当稳定器从平衡构型延伸时，气弹簧被启动以响应并自动地将稳定器返回到平衡构型; 并且当装置从平衡构型被压缩时，气弹簧被启动以响应并自动地将稳定器返回到平衡构型。

公开(公告)号：USD650400S1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US29314634

申请日：2009-04-15

Applicant: David Merchant ,  Steven Goodman ,  James Huston ,  Les Roeber

Designer： David Merchant ,  Steven Goodman ,  James Huston ,  Les Roeber

公开(公告)号：US07988179B1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-02

申请号：US12386203

申请日：2009-04-15

Applicant: Steven Goodman ,  David Merchant ,  James Huston ,  Les Roeber

Inventor： Steven Goodman ,  David Merchant ,  James Huston ,  Les Roeber

IPC: B60D1/167

CPC classification number: B60D1/167 ,  B60D1/1675

Abstract: A tow bar having orthogonally-articulated towed-vehicle connectors includes a body element; a first connector element secured to and extending forwardly from the body element, the first connector element being structured to releasably connect the body element to a towing hitch arrangement of a towing vehicle; at least one tow bar leg having a fore end connected to the body element, and an aft end extending rearwardly from the body element; and a second connector element secured to and extending rearwardly from the aft end of the at least one tow bar leg, the second connector element being orthogonally-articulated and structured to releasably connect the aft end of the at least one tow bar leg to a towing hitch arrangement of the towed vehicle.

Abstract translation: 具有正交关节式牵引车辆连接器的拖杆包括主体元件; 第一连接器元件，其固定到主体元件并向前延伸，第一连接器元件构造成将主体元件可释放地连接到牵引车辆的牵引牵引装置; 至少一个牵引杆腿具有连接到所述主体元件的前端，以及从所述主体元件向后延伸的后端; 以及固定到所述至少一个牵引杆腿的后端并向后延伸的第二连接器元件，所述第二连接器元件被正交地铰接并构造成将所述至少一个牵引杆腿的后端可释放地连接到牵引 牵引车的挂车安排。

公开(公告)号：US08366137B1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-05

申请号：US12807157

申请日：2010-08-30

Applicant: David Merchant

Inventor： David Merchant

IPC: B60D1/54

CPC classification number: B60D1/54 ,  B60D1/1675

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a tow bar having a leg with telescoping inner and outer members, the locking mechanism including a shuttle device secured to a proximal end of the inner member and having a peripheral groove spaced between a tapered forward end and a tapered rearward end thereof. The locking mechanism also including an aft latching device for locking the tow bar leg in a deployed configuration, and a fore latching device for locking the tow bar leg in a storage configuration. Each fore and aft latching device including a pair of latch elements pivotally and biasingly mounted in a pair of opposing slots of a housing, the slots being superimposed over corresponding openings through the outer member for cooperatively, simultaneously and lockingly interacting with the peripheral groove of the shuttle device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于拖杆的锁定机构，其具有具有伸缩的内部和外部构件的腿部，所述锁定机构包括固定到所述内部构件的近端并具有在锥形前端与其锥形后端之间间隔开的周向槽的梭装置 。 锁定机构还包括用于将牵引杆腿锁定在展开构造中的后锁定装置，以及用于将拖杆支杆锁定在存储构型中的前闩锁装置。 每个前后锁定装置包括一对枢转和偏置地安装在壳体的一对相对狭槽中的闩锁元件，所述狭槽通过外部构件叠加在相应的开口上，用于与所述外部构件的外围槽协同地，同时地和锁定地相互作用 穿梭装置。