公开(公告)号：US07416238B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-26

申请号：US11767125

申请日：2007-06-22

Applicant: Steven W. Houston

Inventor： Steven W. Houston

IPC: B60N2/02

CPC classification number: B60N2/686 ,  B60N2/3065 ,  B60N2/36

Abstract: A convertible cargo bed assembly for a utility vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a single piece molded main body having a pair of integrally formed hip restraints that each include a passenger hand hold integrally formed within the respective hip restraint. The assembly additionally includes a molded pivoting panel that has a cargo deck side and a seat side. The cargo deck side functions as a portion of a cargo deck when the pivoting panel is in a deployed position. The seat side has at least one full-sized seat cushion coupled thereto. That is the full-sized seat cushion is approximately the same size as the forward facing driver's and passenger's seats. Therefore, when the pivoting panel is transitioned from the deployed position to a stowed position, wherein the convertible cargo bed provides a full-sized rear facing seat.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于多用途车的可转换货床组件。 组件包括具有一对整体形成的髋部约束件的单件模制主体，每个包括一个整体地形成在相应的臀部约束装置内的乘客手柄。 组件还包括具有货物甲板侧和座椅侧的模制的枢转面板。 当枢转面板处于展开位置时，货物甲板侧面用作货物甲板的一部分。 座椅侧面具有至少一个与之相连的全尺寸座垫。 那就是全尺寸的座垫与前方驾驶员和乘客座椅的尺寸大致相同。 因此，当枢转面板从展开位置转换到收起位置时，其中可转换货物床提供一个全尺寸的后方座椅。

公开(公告)号：US07396066B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-08

申请号：US11567509

申请日：2006-12-06

Applicant: Steven W. Houston

Inventor： Steven W. Houston

IPC: B60N2/36

CPC classification number: B60P3/423 ,  B62D33/02 ,  B62D47/003

Abstract: In various embodiments of the present disclosure, a cargo bed pivoting panel assembly is provided. The assembly includes a panel having a pair of studs extending from corresponding opposing ends of the panel adjacent a bottom of the panel. The assembly additionally includes a main body having a first deck portion and a pair of opposing sidewalls extending substantially perpendicular from the first deck portion. Each sidewall includes an elongated receptacle for receiving, and slideably and pivotally retaining, a respective one of the studs. Accordingly, the panel can be moved between a stowed position and a deployed position by sliding the studs between first ends of the elongated receptacles and second ends of the elongated receptacles while simultaneously rotating the panel about a centerline of studs.

Abstract translation: 在本公开的各种实施例中，提供了一个货舱枢转面板组件。 该组件包括具有一对螺柱的面板，该对螺柱从面板的邻近板的底部的对应的相对端延伸。 组件还包括主体，主体具有第一平台部分和从第一平台部分基本垂直延伸的一对相对的侧壁。 每个侧壁包括用于容纳和可滑动地以及枢转地保持相应的一个螺栓的细长插座。 因此，通过在细长插座的第一端和细长插座的第二端之间滑动螺栓，同时使面板围绕螺柱的中心线旋转，可以在收起位置和展开位置之间移动面板。

公开(公告)号：US07367314B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-06

申请号：US11623375

申请日：2007-01-16

Applicant: Steven W. Houston

Inventor： Steven W. Houston

IPC: F02D31/00 ,  F02D11/04

CPC classification number: F02D11/04 ,  B60Y2200/223 ,  F02D9/02 ,  F02D11/105 ,  F02D31/00 ,  F02D2009/0206 ,  F02D2009/0255 ,  F02D2009/0264 ,  F02D2009/0267

Abstract: A governor system is provided for limiting a degree of throttle travel of a throttle as a function of rotational speed of a drive axle. The governor system includes a governor shaft rotatably supported by the drive axle and operably interconnected to internal components of the drive axle for varying a feedback torque, a governor arm fixed for rotation with the governor shaft, a throttle cable interconnected with the governor arm for applying a first pulling force to the throttle and an accelerator cable resiliently interconnected with the governor arm to apply a second pulling force to the governor arm. The second pulling force induces rotation of the governor arm for applying a torque on the governor shaft. The torque balances with the feedback torque of the governor shaft for limiting the second pulling force as a function of the rotational speed of the drive axle.

Abstract translation: 提供调速器系统，用于限制作为驱动轴的转速的函数的节流阀的节流程度。 所述调速器系统包括调节器轴，所述调速器轴由所述驱动轴可旋转地支撑并且可操作地连接到所述驱动轴的内部部件以改变反馈扭矩;固定用于与所述调速器轴一起旋转的调速器臂，与所述调速器臂互连的节气门缆索， 对节气门的第一拉力和与调速器臂弹性互连的加速器线，以向调速器臂施加第二拉力。 第二拉力引起调速器臂的旋转，以在调速器轴上施加扭矩。 扭矩与调速器轴的反馈扭矩平衡，用于限制作为驱动轴的转速的函数的第二拉力。

公开(公告)号：US06612286B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-02

申请号：US10195855

申请日：2002-07-15

Applicant: Steven W. Houston

Inventor： Steven W. Houston

IPC: F02D3100

CPC classification number: F02D11/04 ,  B60Y2200/223 ,  F02D9/02 ,  F02D11/105 ,  F02D31/00 ,  F02D2009/0206 ,  F02D2009/0255 ,  F02D2009/0264 ,  F02D2009/0267

Abstract: A governor system is provided for limiting a degree of throttle travel of a throttle as a function of rotational speed of a drive axle. The governor system includes a governor shaft rotatably supported by the drive axle and operably interconnected to internal components of the drive axle for varying a feedback torque, a governor arm fixed for rotation with the governor shaft, a throttle cable interconnected with the governor arm for applying a first pulling force to the throttle and an accelerator cable resiliently interconnected with the governor arm to apply a second pulling force to the governor arm. The second pulling force induces rotation of the governor arm for applying a torque on the governor shaft. The torque balances with the feedback torque of the governor shaft for limiting the second pulling force as a function of the rotational speed of the drive axle.

Abstract translation: 提供调速器系统，用于限制作为驱动轴的转速的函数的节流阀的节流程度。 所述调速器系统包括调节器轴，所述调速器轴由所述驱动轴可旋转地支撑并且可操作地连接到所述驱动轴的内部部件以改变反馈扭矩;固定用于与所述调速器轴一起旋转的调速器臂，与所述调速器臂互连的节气门缆索， 对节气门的第一拉力和与调速器臂弹性互连的加速器线，以向调速器臂施加第二拉力。 第二拉力引起调速器臂的旋转，以在调速器轴上施加扭矩。 扭矩与调速器轴的反馈扭矩平衡，用于限制作为驱动轴的转速的函数的第二拉力。

公开(公告)号：US20080136215A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-12

申请号：US11567509

申请日：2006-12-06

Applicant: Steven W. Houston

Inventor： Steven W. Houston

IPC: B62D25/02

CPC classification number: B60P3/423 ,  B62D33/02 ,  B62D47/003

Abstract: In various embodiments of the present disclosure, a cargo bed pivoting panel assembly is provided. The assembly includes a panel having a pair of studs extending from corresponding opposing ends of the panel adjacent a bottom of the panel. The assembly additionally includes a main body having a first deck portion and a pair of opposing sidewalls extending substantially perpendicular from the first deck portion. Each sidewall includes an elongated receptacle for receiving, and slideably and pivotally retaining, a respective one of the studs. Accordingly, the panel can be moved between a stowed position and a deployed position by sliding the studs between first ends of the elongated receptacles and second ends of the elongated receptacles while simultaneously rotating the panel about a centerline of studs.

Abstract translation: 在本公开的各种实施例中，提供了一个货舱枢转面板组件。 该组件包括具有一对螺柱的面板，该对螺柱从面板的邻近板的底部的对应的相对端延伸。 组件还包括主体，主体具有第一平台部分和从第一平台部分基本垂直延伸的一对相对的侧壁。 每个侧壁包括用于容纳和可滑动地以及枢转地保持相应的一个螺栓的细长插座。 因此，通过在细长插座的第一端和细长插座的第二端之间滑动螺栓，同时使面板围绕螺柱的中心线旋转，可以在收起位置和展开位置之间移动面板。

公开(公告)号：US20070176454A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：US11343962

申请日：2006-01-31

Applicant: Steven W. Houston

Inventor： Steven W. Houston

IPC: B60N2/00

CPC classification number: B60N2/686 ,  B60N2/3065 ,  B60N2/36

Abstract: A convertible cargo bed assembly for a utility vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a single piece molded main body having a pair of integrally formed hip restraints that each include a passenger hand hold integrally formed within the respective hip restraint. The assembly additionally includes a molded pivoting panel that has a cargo deck side and a seat side. The cargo deck side functions as a portion of a cargo deck when the pivoting panel is in a deployed position. The seat side has at least one full-sized seat cushion coupled thereto. That is the full-sized seat cushion is approximately the same size as the forward facing driver's and passenger's seats. Therefore, when the pivoting panel is transitioned from the deployed position to a stowed position, wherein the convertible cargo bed provides a full-sized rear facing seat.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于多用途车的可转换货床组件。 组件包括具有一对整体形成的髋部约束件的单件模制主体，每个包括一个整体形成在相应的臀部约束装置内的乘客手柄。 组件还包括具有货物甲板侧和座椅侧的模制的枢转面板。 当枢转面板处于展开位置时，货物甲板侧面用作货物甲板的一部分。 座椅侧面具有至少一个与之相连的全尺寸座垫。 那就是全尺寸的座垫与前方驾驶员和乘客座椅的尺寸大致相同。 因此，当枢转面板从展开位置转换到收起位置时，其中可转换货物床提供一个全尺寸的后方座椅。

公开(公告)号：US20080265604A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US12167756

申请日：2008-07-03

Applicant: Steven W. Houston

Inventor： Steven W. Houston

IPC: B60R5/04

CPC classification number: B60N2/686 ,  B60N2/3065 ,  B60N2/36

Abstract: A convertible cargo bed assembly for a utility vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a single piece molded main body having a pair of integrally formed hip restraints that each include a passenger hand hold integrally formed within the respective hip restraint. The assembly additionally includes a molded pivoting panel that has a cargo deck side and a seat side. The cargo deck side functions as a portion of a cargo deck when the pivoting panel is in a deployed position. The seat side has at least one full-sized seat cushion coupled thereto. That is the full-sized seat cushion is approximately the same size as the forward facing driver's and passenger's seats. Therefore, when the pivoting panel is transitioned from the deployed position to a stowed position, wherein the convertible cargo bed provides a full-sized rear facing seat.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于多用途车的可转换货床组件。 组件包括具有一对整体形成的髋部约束件的单件模制主体，每个包括一个整体形成在相应的臀部约束装置内的乘客手柄。 组件还包括具有货物甲板侧和座椅侧的模制的枢转面板。 当枢转面板处于展开位置时，货物甲板侧面用作货物甲板的一部分。 座椅侧面具有至少一个与之相连的全尺寸座垫。 那就是全尺寸的座垫与前方驾驶员和乘客座椅的尺寸大致相同。 因此，当枢转面板从展开位置转换到收起位置时，其中可转换货物床提供一个全尺寸的后方座椅。

公开(公告)号：US07162999B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-16

申请号：US10610472

申请日：2003-06-30

Applicant: Steven W. Houston

Inventor： Steven W. Houston

IPC: F02D31/00 ,  F02D11/04

CPC classification number: F02D11/04 ,  B60Y2200/223 ,  F02D9/02 ,  F02D11/105 ,  F02D31/00 ,  F02D2009/0206 ,  F02D2009/0255 ,  F02D2009/0264 ,  F02D2009/0267

Abstract: A governor system is provided for limiting a degree of throttle travel of a throttle as a function of rotational speed of a drive axle. The governor system includes a governor shaft rotatably supported by the drive axle and operably interconnected to internal components of the drive axle for varying a feedback torque, a governor arm fixed for rotation with the governor shaft, a throttle cable interconnected with the governor arm for applying a first pulling force to the throttle and an accelerator cable resiliently interconnected with the governor arm to apply a second pulling force to the governor arm. The second pulling force induces rotation of the governor arm for applying a torque on the governor shaft. The torque balances with the feedback torque of the governor shaft for limiting the second pulling force as a function of the rotational speed of the drive axle.

Abstract translation: 提供调速器系统，用于限制作为驱动轴的转速的函数的节流阀的节流程度。 所述调速器系统包括调节器轴，所述调速器轴由所述驱动轴可旋转地支撑并且可操作地连接到所述驱动轴的内部部件以改变反馈扭矩;固定用于与所述调速器轴一起旋转的调速器臂，与所述调速器臂互连的节气门缆索， 对节气门的第一拉力和与调速器臂弹性互连的加速器线，以向调速器臂施加第二拉力。 第二拉力引起调速器臂的旋转，以在调速器轴上施加扭矩。 扭矩与调速器轴的反馈扭矩平衡，用于限制作为驱动轴的转速的函数的第二拉力。

公开(公告)号：US06691816B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-17

申请号：US10193662

申请日：2002-07-11

Applicant: Steven W. Houston

Inventor： Steven W. Houston

IPC: B60K1700

CPC classification number: F16H59/02 ,  F16H2059/0256 ,  Y10T74/2003

Abstract: A shift selector system is provided for selecting an operating mode of a vehicle axle. The system includes an operator shift mechanism including a rotatably supported cam rotatable between a forward position, a neutral position and a reverse position, and a spring operably interconnected to the cam for selectively biasing the cam toward one of the forward and reverse positions. An axle shift mechanism is operably interconnected to the vehicle axle and in remote communication with the operator shift mechanism. The axle shift mechanism includes a shift lever respectively rotatable with rotation of the cam for establishing the operating mode of the vehicle axle. The axle shift mechanism includes a compression spring assembly for enabling delayed rotation of the shift lever. A neutral lock mechanism is operably supported by the cam for selectively prohibiting rotation of the cam from the neutral position.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于选择车轴的操作模式的换档选择器系统。 该系统包括操作员换档机构，其包括在前进位置，中立位置和倒退位置之间可旋转地支撑的可旋转的凸轮，以及可操作地连接到凸轮的弹簧，用于选择性地将凸轮朝向正向和反向位置之一偏置。 轴移动机构可操作地连接到车辆车轴并且与操作者换档机构远程通信。 所述车轴换档机构包括能够随着所述凸轮的旋转而旋转以便建立所述车辆轴的操作模式的变速杆。 轴移动机构包括用于使变速杆能够延迟旋转的压缩弹簧组件。 中立的锁定机构由凸轮可操作地支撑，用于选择性地禁止凸轮从中立位置旋转。

公开(公告)号：USD625660S1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-19

申请号：US29341906

申请日：2009-08-14

Applicant: Steven W. Houston ,  James Vincenzetti ,  Landon N. Ball ,  James Consiglio

Designer： Steven W. Houston ,  James Vincenzetti ,  Landon N. Ball ,  James Consiglio