公开(公告)号：US5906409A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-25

申请号：US673673

申请日：1996-06-26

Applicant: Delbert D. DeRees ,  David J. Kowall

Inventor： Delbert D. DeRees ,  David J. Kowall

IPC: B60J5/04 ,  B60R13/02 ,  B60J5/00

CPC classification number: B60J5/0426 ,  B60J5/0412 ,  B60J5/0413 ,  B60J5/0425 ,  B60R13/0243 ,  B60R2013/0281 ,  B60R2013/0287 ,  B60R2013/0293

Abstract: A vehicle door assembly including an outer contoured panel, an inner contoured panel, the panels being connected at their side and bottom edges, and a glass and regulator track assembly adapted to being assembled through the adjacent upper edges of the panels into the space between the panels and secured to the inner panel. A majority of the inner trim is molded integrally as the surface of the inner panel, with a separately applied trim element secured to the upper edge portion of the inner panel, and an arm rest secured to the inner panel at a central portion thereof, where no integrally molded trim exists.

Abstract translation: 一种车门组件，其包括外轮廓面板，内轮廓面板，所述面板在其侧边和底边缘处连接，以及玻璃和调节器轨道组件，其适于通过所述面板的相邻上边缘组装成所述面板之间的空间 面板并固定在内板上。 内部装饰件的大部分作为内板的表面一体地模制，并且具有固定到内板的上边缘部分的单独施加的装饰元件和在其中心部分处固定到内板的扶手，其中 不存在整体模制件。

公开(公告)号：US5871276A

公开(公告)日：1999-02-16

申请号：US876372

申请日：1997-06-16

Applicant: David J. Kowall ,  Del C. Schroeder ,  Delbert D. DeRees

Inventor： David J. Kowall ,  Del C. Schroeder ,  Delbert D. DeRees

IPC: B60Q1/068

CPC classification number: B60Q1/068

Abstract: A headlamp mounting system for an automobile includes respective headlamp housings for holding monofilament headlamps. Also, respective bases are attached to the automobile and each base is pivotably engaged with a respective one of the headlamp housings. An activating shaft extends between the headlamp housings and is connected to each, and an activating rod is connected to a radially protruding ear of the activating shaft. The activating rod is coupled to an operating knob in the passenger compartment, and the knob can be pushed and pulled as desired by an occupant to cause the activating rod to reciprocate and, thus, to rotate the activating shaft and hence pivot the headlamp housings. Thereby, the elevation angle of the headlamp beams is selectively established, with a high angle establishing a high beam orientation and a low angle establishing a low beam orientation. A spool having front and rear ends is pivotably engaged with the activating rod in the passenger compartment. The high beam orientation is established when the front end abuts the automobile and the low beam orientation is established when the rear end abuts the automobile, thereby establishing the limit of travel of the activating rod. The spool can be rotated on the rod as desired to vary the high beam and low beam orientations.

Abstract translation: 用于汽车的头灯安装系统包括用于保持单丝前照灯的各自的前照灯外壳。 此外，各个基座附接到汽车，并且每个基座与相应的一个前照灯壳体可枢转地接合。 激活轴在前照灯外壳之间延伸并且连接到每个驱动轴上，并且启动杆连接到致动轴的径向突出的耳朵。 活动杆联接到乘客舱中的操作旋钮，并且可以根据乘员的需要来推动和拉动旋钮，以使活动杆往复运动，从而使活动轴旋转，从而枢转头灯壳体。 因此，选择性地建立前照灯光束的仰角，以高角度建立高光束取向和建立低光束取向的低角度。 具有前端和后端的线轴与乘客舱中的启动杆可枢转地接合。 当前端抵靠汽车时，建立远光取向，当后端抵靠汽车时，建立了远光取向，从而建立起动杆的行程极限。 卷轴可以根据需要在杆上旋转以改变远光束和低光束取向。

公开(公告)号：US5709426A

公开(公告)日：1998-01-20

申请号：US546433

申请日：1995-10-20

Applicant: Delbert D. DeRees ,  Del C. Schroeder

Inventor： Delbert D. DeRees ,  Del C. Schroeder

IPC: B60J7/08 ,  B60J7/12 ,  B62D29/04

CPC classification number: B60J7/085 ,  B60J7/1291 ,  B62D29/043

Abstract: A convertible canvas top for an automobile having opposed molded plastic sides includes a top portion having a plurality of transversely oriented roof bows sewn into it and a trunk lid portion which depends downwardly from the top portion. The top portion is rollably engaged with the sides of the body for movement between an up configuration, wherein the top portion is taut throughout its length and extends between the sides of the body to cover the passenger compartment, and a down configuration, wherein the top portion is furled to expose the passenger compartment from above the automobile. Likewise, the trunk lid portion is rollably engaged with the plastic body for movement between an open configuration, wherein a rear edge of the trunk lid portion is raised to expose the passenger compartment from the rear, and a closed configuration, wherein the rear edge of the trunk lid portion is lowered such that the trunk lid portion covers the rear of the passenger compartment.

Abstract translation: 用于具有相对的模制塑料侧面的汽车的可转换帆布顶部包括具有缝合在其中的多个横向定向的屋顶弓形的顶部和从顶部向下悬垂的行李箱盖部分。 顶部可滚动地与主体的侧面接合，用于在向上构型之间移动，其中顶部部分在其整个长度上拉紧并且在主体的侧部之间延伸以覆盖乘客舱，以及向下构型，其中顶部 部分被卷起以将乘客舱从汽车上方露出。 类似地，行李箱盖部分与塑料体可滚动地接合，以在打开构型之间运动，其中行李箱盖部分的后边缘被抬起以使乘客室从后方暴露，并且闭合构造，其中后边缘 行李箱盖部分下降，使得行李箱盖部分覆盖乘客舱的后部。

公开(公告)号：US5090105A

公开(公告)日：1992-02-25

申请号：US632416

申请日：1990-12-21

Applicant: Delbert D. DeRees

Inventor： Delbert D. DeRees

IPC: B62D65/04

CPC classification number: B62D63/025 ,  B62D65/04 ,  Y10T29/49888 ,  Y10T29/49904

Abstract: A vehicle construction comprises a series of modules which can be individually fabricated and assembled to include vehicle operating components before the modules are combined in the final assembly of the vehicle. An underbody module, including a passenger platform preferably integrally constructed with a chassis frame, is a support structure for the remaining modules. A second module comprising a cowl having a windshield frame integrally constructed with a dash panel frame provides structural support for vehicle controls and adjacent modules or body panels. Preferably, the underbody and cowl modules are joined by additional structural supports to form a cage enclosing passenger area of the vehicle. A third module encloses the vehicle area in front of the passenger compartment and a fourth module encloses the area behind the passenger compartment. The modular construction permits assembly by means of a plurality of subassembly lines, each of which pertains to the construction of a single module. In one form, the assembly method involves subassembly lines that intersect a single final assembly line. In such an assembly system, the individual modules can be arranged for simultaneous application of a finishing coating prior to the introduction of each module structure to a subassembly line for installation of a set of vehicle components. Alternatively, one or more of the subassembly lines may be remotely located with respect to the final assembly line, and the number of subassembly lines used to construct each individual module can be multiplied as necessary for efficient production.

Abstract translation: 车辆结构包括一系列模块，其可以在将模块组合在车辆的最终组件中之前单独地制造和组装以包括车辆操作部件。 包括优选地与底盘框架整体构造的乘客平台的底部模块是用于其余模块的支撑结构。 包括具有由仪表板框架整体构成的挡风玻璃框架的整流罩的第二模块为车辆控制装置和相邻模块或车身面板提供结构支撑。 优选地，底部和整流罩组件通过附加的结构支撑件连接以形成车辆的笼子的乘客区域。 第三个模块将车辆区域包围在乘客舱前面，第四个模块包围乘客舱后面的区域。 模块化构造允许通过多个子组装线组装，每个子组装线都涉及单个模块的结构。 在一种形式中，装配方法涉及与单个最终装配线相交的子装配线。 在这种组装系统中，可以将各个模块布置成在将每个模块结构引入到用于安装一组车辆部件的组装线之前同时应用精加工涂层。 或者，一个或多个子组装线可以相对于最终装配线远程定位，并且用于构建每个单独模块的子组装线的数量可以根据需要相乘以进行有效的生产。

公开(公告)号：US4730870A

公开(公告)日：1988-03-15

申请号：US839873

申请日：1986-03-14

Applicant: Delbert D. DeRees

Inventor： Delbert D. DeRees

IPC: B62D25/00 ,  B62D65/00 ,  B62D65/04 ,  B62D25/20

CPC classification number: B62D63/025 ,  B62D65/04

Abstract: A vehicle construction comprises a series of modules which can be individually fabricated and assembled to include vehicle operating components before the modules are combined in the final assembly of the vehicle. An underbody module, including a passenger platform is preferably integrally constructed with a chassis frame comprising a pair of longitudinal rails sandwiched between upper and lower flooring panels and extending longitudinally beyond the flooring panels, is a support structure for the remaining modules. A second module comprising a cowl having a windshield frame integrally constructed with a dash panel frame provides structural support for vehicle controls and adjacent modules or body panels. Preferably, the underbody and cowl modules are joined by additional structural supports to form a cage enclosing passenger area of the vehicle. A third module encloses the vehicle area in front of the passenger compartment and a fourth module encloses the area behind the passenger compartment. The modular construction permits assembly by means of a plurality of subassembly lines, each of which pertains to the construction of a single module. In one form, the assembly method involves subassembly lines that intersect a single final assembly line. Alternatively, one or more of the subassembly lines may be remotely located with respect to the final assembly line, and the number of subassembly lines used to construct each individual module can be multiplied as necessary for efficient production.

Abstract translation: 车辆结构包括一系列模块，其可以在将模块组合在车辆的最终组件中之前单独地制造和组装以包括车辆操作部件。 包括乘客平台的底体模块优选地与底盘框架一体地构造，底盘框架包括夹在上层和下层地板之间并纵向延伸超过地板镶板的一对纵向轨道，是用于其余模块的支撑结构。 包括具有由仪表板框架整体构成的挡风玻璃框架的整流罩的第二模块为车辆控制装置和相邻模块或车身面板提供结构支撑。 优选地，底部和整流罩组件通过附加的结构支撑件连接以形成车辆的笼子的乘客区域。 第三个模块将车辆区域包围在乘客舱前面，第四个模块包围乘客舱后面的区域。 模块化构造允许通过多个子组装线组装，每个子组装线都涉及单个模块的结构。 在一种形式中，装配方法涉及与单个最终装配线相交的子装配线。 或者，一个或多个子组装线可以相对于最终装配线远程定位，并且用于构建每个单独模块的子组装线的数量可以根据需要相乘以进行有效的生产。

公开(公告)号：USRE36267E

公开(公告)日：1999-08-17

申请号：US927759

申请日：1997-09-11

Applicant: Thomas S. Moore ,  Delbert D. DeRees ,  David J. Kowall

Inventor： Thomas S. Moore ,  Delbert D. DeRees ,  David J. Kowall

IPC: B60J5/10 ,  E05F1/10 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/12 ,  E05F11/24

CPC classification number: E05F15/611 ,  E05F1/1091 ,  E05F15/40 ,  E05F15/41 ,  E05F15/63 ,  E05Y2201/236 ,  E05Y2800/11 ,  E05Y2900/546

Abstract: A tailgate is hinged to a passenger van type vehicle body above a substantially vertical rear access opening for swinging movement about a horizontal hinge axis. The tailgate is counterbalanced through its range of movement by spring devices and is opened and closed by a powered actuator mounted on a rear vehicle body pillar. The actuator includes a reversible electric motor driving a worm shaft that drives a worm gear to pivot a crankarm about an axis parallel to the hinge axis. A roller mounted on the crankarm is received in a guide channel that is fixed to the tailgate and extends at right angles to the hinge axis with the pivoting movement of the crankarm thereby translated into swinging tailgate opening and closing movement. The motor is connected with torque sensing circuitry that detects an excessive motor torque demand when the tailgate encounters an obstacle and stops the motor. A normally engaged clutch maintains drive connection between the worm gear and the crankarm to effect normal tailgate opening and closing by the motor and slips to allow manually applied force on the tailgate to open and close same when the motor is not operating.

公开(公告)号：US5915781A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-29

申请号：US642369

申请日：1996-05-03

Applicant: Delbert D. DeRees

Inventor： Delbert D. DeRees

IPC: B29C65/54 ,  B60R27/00

CPC classification number: B29C66/54 ,  B29C65/542 ,  B29C66/12443 ,  B29C66/12449 ,  B29C66/12461 ,  B29C66/12463 ,  B29C66/12469 ,  B29C66/1312 ,  B29C65/483 ,  B29C65/485 ,  B29C65/544 ,  B29L2031/30 ,  B29L2031/3005

Abstract: An assembly of vehicle body members by injecting an adhesive into a predesigned channel cavity formed at the joint interface of the vehicle body members.

Abstract translation: 通过将粘合剂注射到形成在车身构件的接合界面处的预先设计的通道空腔中的车身构件的组件。

公开(公告)号：US5899522A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-04

申请号：US550264

申请日：1995-10-30

Applicant: Delbert D. DeRees ,  David J. Kowall

Inventor： Delbert D. DeRees ,  David J. Kowall

IPC: B60J5/04 ,  B60R13/02 ,  B60J1/17

CPC classification number: B60J5/0448 ,  B60R13/0243

Abstract: A door for an automobile having opposed molded plastic sides includes a steel door frame hingedly connected to the body. An outer panel is attached to the door frame, and a unitary injection-molded inner panel is also attached to the door frame to hide from view components such as latching mechanisms and window operators that are disposed between the panels. The inner panel is formed with a depression, and an elastic net covers the depression, to establish a storage compartment.

Abstract translation: 具有相对的模制塑料侧的汽车的门包括铰链地连接到主体的钢门框。 外板附接到门框，并且整体注模的内板也附接到门框，以隐藏设置在面板之间的诸如闩锁机构和窗口操作器的视图部件。 内板形成有凹部，弹性网盖住凹部，建立储藏室。

公开(公告)号：US5639155A

公开(公告)日：1997-06-17

申请号：US545979

申请日：1995-10-20

Applicant: David J. Kowall ,  Del C. Schroeder ,  Delbert D. DeRees

Inventor： David J. Kowall ,  Del C. Schroeder ,  Delbert D. DeRees

IPC: B60Q1/068

CPC classification number: B60Q1/068

Abstract: A headlamp mounting system for an automobile includes respective headlamp housings for holding monofilament headlamps. Also, respective bases are attached to the automobile and each base is pivotably engaged with a respective one of the headlamp housings. An activating shaft extends between the headlamp housings and is connected to each, and an activating rod is connected to a radially protruding ear of the activating shaft. The activating rod is coupled to an operating knob in the passenger compartment, and the knob can be pushed and pulled as desired by an occupant to cause the activating rod to reciprocate and, thus, to rotate the activating shaft and hence pivot the headlamp housings. Thereby, the elevation angle of the headlamp beams is selectively established, with a high angle establishing a high beam orientation and a low angle establishing a low beam orientation. A spool having front and rear ends is pivotably engaged with the activating rod in the passenger compartment. The high beam orientation is established when the front end abuts the automobile and the low beam orientation is established when the rear end abuts the automobile, thereby establishing the limit of travel of the activating rod. The spool can be rotated on the rod as desired to vary the high beam and low beam orientations.

Abstract translation: 用于汽车的头灯安装系统包括用于保持单丝前照灯的各自的前照灯外壳。 此外，各个基座附接到汽车，并且每个基座与相应的一个前照灯壳体可枢转地接合。 激活轴在前照灯外壳之间延伸并且连接到每个驱动轴上，并且启动杆连接到致动轴的径向突出的耳朵。 活动杆联接到乘客舱中的操作旋钮，并且可以根据乘员的需要来推动和拉动旋钮，以使活动杆往复运动，从而使活动轴旋转，从而枢转头灯壳体。 因此，选择性地建立前照灯光束的仰角，以高角度建立高光束取向和建立低光束取向的低角度。 具有前端和后端的线轴与乘客舱中的启动杆可枢转地接合。 当前端抵靠汽车时，建立远光取向，当后端抵靠汽车时，建立了远光取向，从而建立起动杆的行程极限。 卷轴可以根据需要在杆上旋转以改变远光束和低光束取向。

公开(公告)号：US5222372A

公开(公告)日：1993-06-29

申请号：US956142

申请日：1992-10-05

Applicant: Delbert D. DeRees ,  Brian R. Bills

Inventor： Delbert D. DeRees ,  Brian R. Bills

IPC: B60H1/00

CPC classification number: B60H1/00264 ,  B60H1/0005 ,  B60H1/00542 ,  B60H1/3229 ,  B60H2001/00157 ,  B60H2001/00214

Abstract: For a vehicle, a unitary vehicle air conditioning and heater assembly with the operative parts of the air conditioning system within a housing enclosure which has various openings therethrough for selective air flow into and out of the enclosure. The vehicle has interior body panel means between the engine compartment and the passenger compartment which form a deep recess which opens into the engine compartment for insertion/ removal of the assembly. The enclosure has various openings therethrough for air flow and the configuration of the recess and housing enclosure are so that the housing enclosure can be readily fitted into and removed from the recess including alignment of the various openings.

Abstract translation: 对于车辆，具有空调系统的操作部分的单一车辆空调和加热器组件在壳体外壳内，其具有穿过其中的各种开口用于选择性空气流入和流出外壳。 车辆在发动机舱和乘客舱之间具有内部车身板装置，该内部车身板装置形成了一个深的凹槽，该凹槽通向发动机舱，用于插入/拆卸组件。 外壳具有用于空气流动的各种开口，并且凹部和壳体外壳的构造使得外壳外壳可以容易地装配到凹部中并且从凹部移除，包括各种开口的对准。