Multi-Car Steering System
    1.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20240367719A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-07

    申请号:US18714766

    申请日:2022-11-30

    Abstract: A steering system for a multi-car mass transit vehicle, the steering system providing a four-wheel Ackermann-type system for providing improved manoeuvrability of each car and bi-directional travel, with each car accurately following the path of the car in front when travelling in either a forward or backward direction. Alternatively, there is provided: an intermediate carriage for a multi-carriage vehicle, the intermediate carriage configured to connect to first and second carriages, and the intermediate carriage including a steering input and a steering output, such that the steering input is configured to accept a steering input from the first carriage, and the steering output is configured to provide a steering output to the second carriage. Further alternatively, there is provided a tyre-wheeled bogie arrangement for a vehicle, the bogie arrangement including a bogie body and at least one wheel including a tyre.

    Vehicle front-end assembly
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11167608B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-09

    申请号:US16118711

    申请日:2018-08-31

    Inventor: Alan Greggs

    Abstract: A vehicle front-end assembly includes a vehicle frame, a first tow hook and a skid plate. The vehicle frame has a first front side member with a front-end portion. The first tow hook is attached to a downward facing surface of the first front side member. The skid plate has a main section, a first attachment flange extending from a first lateral side of the main section. The first attachment flange overlays a portion of the first tow hook and is attached to the downward facing surface of the first front side member such that the main section covers a central forward area of an underside of the vehicle.

    Vehicle bumper assembly with a removably coupled tie-down receiver
    3.
    发明授权
    Vehicle bumper assembly with a removably coupled tie-down receiver 有权
    车载保险杠组件,带有一个可拆卸的联动收紧接收器

    公开(公告)号:US08590950B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-26

    申请号:US13109123

    申请日:2011-05-17

    CPC classification number: B60D1/565

    Abstract: A bumper assembly for a vehicle to which a towing hook member can be removably coupled includes a bumper beam having a cavity defined at least partially by a first wall and a second wall. The first and second walls are separated at a distance. Also, the bumper assembly includes a receiver having a receiver opening operable to removably couple to and removably receive the towing hook member. The receiver opening is exposed from the bumper beam, and the receiver also has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is removably coupled to the first wall of the bumper beam, and the second portion is removably coupled to the second wall of the bumper beam.

    Abstract translation: 用于牵引钩构件可拆卸地联接的车辆的保险杠组件包括具有至少部分地由第一壁和第二壁限定的腔的保险杠梁。 第一和第二个墙壁被隔开一段距离。 此外,保险杠组件包括具有可操作以可拆卸地联接到可拆卸地接收牵引钩构件的接收器开口的接收器。 接收器开口从保险杠梁露出,并且接收器还具有第一部分和第二部分。 第一部分可移除地联接到保险杠梁的第一壁,并且第二部分可移除地联接到保险杠梁的第二壁。

    Corridor connection of a connection having a bellows between two vehicles connected together by a joint
    4.
    发明申请
    Corridor connection of a connection having a bellows between two vehicles connected together by a joint 有权
    通过连接在连接在一起的两个车辆之间的波纹管的连接的走廊连接

    公开(公告)号:US20050200098A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-15

    申请号:US11077317

    申请日:2005-03-10

    CPC classification number: B61D17/20

    Abstract: The invention is directed to a corridor connection (1) of a connection having a bellows between two vehicles connected together by a joint (30), e.g., of an articulated bus or a vehicle with a trailer, the corridor connection (1) comprising two overlapping bottom plates (2, 3) that are slidable relative to each other, said joint (30) including a joint carrier part (20) that is disposed on the one vehicle part, the lower bottom plate (2) slidably resting on said joint carrier part (20) and the upper bottom plate (3) resting on said lower bottom plate (2) in the region of said joint carrier part (20).

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种连接器的走廊连接(1),该连接件具有通过诸如铰接式公共汽车或具有拖车的车辆连接在一起的两个车辆之间的波纹管,走廊连接件(1)包括两个 重叠的底板(2,3),其可相对于彼此滑动,所述接头(30)包括设置在所述一个车辆部分上的接合承载部分(20),所述下底板(2)可滑动地搁置在所述接头 托架部分(20)和上底板(3)在所述联接承载部分(20)的区域中放置在所述下底板(2)上。

    Method and apparatus for connecting a tow vehicle to a trailer having a
front axle assembly which pivots about a verticle axis
    5.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for connecting a tow vehicle to a trailer having a front axle assembly which pivots about a verticle axis 失效
    用于将牵引车辆连接到具有围绕垂直轴线枢转的前轴组件的拖车的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US5364117A

    公开(公告)日:1994-11-15

    申请号:US105290

    申请日:1993-08-10

    Applicant: Peter G. Keith

    Inventor: Peter G. Keith

    CPC classification number: B60D1/07 B60D1/167 B60D1/173 B60D1/30 B60D1/44

    Abstract: A method of connecting a tow vehicle to a trailer having a front axle assembly which pivots about a vertical axis. The method includes the following steps which will be hereinafter described. Firstly, position a drawbar assembly between the tow vehicle and the trailer. The drawbar assembly has a tow vehicle end and a trailer end. The tow vehicle end is mounted to a single articulation point at a rear of the tow vehicle. The trailer end is pivotally mounted on a substantially horizontal transverse axis thereby accommodating up and down movement while precluding side to side movement of the drawbar assembly. Secondly, position a steering arm assembly between the tow vehicle and the front axle assembly of the trailer. The steering arm assembly includes a pair of steering arms having tow vehicle ends and trailer ends. The tow vehicle ends are adapted for omni-directional attachment to the tow vehicle equidistant from the single articulation point. The trailer ends are adapted for omni-directional attachment to the front axle assembly of the trailer equidistant from the vertical pivot axis of the front axle assembly, thereby accommodating relative movement of the tow vehicle and the front axle assembly of the trailer while causing a proportionate change in the angular positioning of the front axle assembly of the trailer to maintain correct steering geometry of the trailer relative to the tow vehicle as the tow vehicle turns.

    Abstract translation: 将牵引车辆连接到具有围绕垂直轴线枢转的前轴组件的拖车的方法。 该方法包括下面将描述的以下步骤。 首先,在牵引车和拖车之间定位牵引杆组件。 牵引杆组件具有牵引车辆端部和拖车端部。 牵引车辆端部安装到拖车车辆后部的单个铰接点。 拖车端枢转地安装在基本水平的横向轴线上,从而容纳上下运动,同时排除牵引杆组件的侧向运动。 其次,在牵引车辆和拖车的前桥组件之间定位转向臂组件。 转向臂组件包括一对具有牵引车辆端部和拖车端部的转向臂。 牵引车辆端部适于全方向地连接到与单个铰接点等距的拖车。 拖车端适于全方位地连接到与前轴组件的垂直枢转轴线等距离的拖车的前轴组件,由此容纳牵引车辆和拖车的前轴组件的相对运动,同时引起比例 改变拖车的前轴组件的角度定位,以在拖车车辆转动时保持拖车相对于牵引车辆的正确转向几何形状。

    Trailer with combined towing and centering devices
    6.
    发明授权
    Trailer with combined towing and centering devices 失效
    具有组合牵引和定心装置的拖车

    公开(公告)号:US5348329A

    公开(公告)日:1994-09-20

    申请号:US849015

    申请日:1992-04-20

    Abstract: The trailer including a main towing device movable by articulation and sliding, from top to bottom, from front to rear and from right to left to facilitate hitching the trailer to the back of a motor vehicle using a conventional ball-type trailer hitch in conformity with international road regulations. The towing device includes a flexible fixing device to fasten the front part of the trailer to the roof of the motor vehicle through a transverse and vertical centering device which slides from front to rear through sliding rails mounted on a roof-rack, or, as an alternative, through sliding rails mounted underneath the front part of the trailer. The combination of the devices enables rapid coupling and uncoupling of the trailer and the motor vehicle, the locking of the sliding motion of the main towing device in road-ready position being automatically performed by means of locks.

    Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / FR90 / 00883 Sec。 371日期:1992年4月20日 102(e)日期1992年4月20日PCT 1990年12月6日PCT PCT。 出版物WO91 / 08940 日期:1991年6月27日。拖车包括一个主牵引装置,可以从上到下,从上到下,从右到左通过铰接和滑动移动,以便使用传统的球将挂车挂在机动车辆的后面 型拖车符合国际道路规定。 牵引装置包括柔性固定装置,其通过横向和垂直定心装置将拖车的前部紧固到机动车辆的顶部,该定中心装置通过安装在车顶架上的滑轨从前到后滑动,或者作为 通过安装在拖车前部下方的滑轨替代。 装置的组合使得拖车和机动车辆能够快速地联接和解耦,主要牵引装置在通过锁定自动执行的就绪位置中的滑动运动的锁定。

    Multiple bar linkage towing system
    7.
    发明授权
    Multiple bar linkage towing system 失效
    多重连杆牵引系统

    公开(公告)号:US4106794A

    公开(公告)日:1978-08-15

    申请号:US611318

    申请日:1975-09-08

    Inventor: Daniel V. Sallis

    CPC classification number: B60D1/07 B60D1/173

    Abstract: The apparatus of the invention substantially accomplishes the functions of a so-called "fifth wheel coupler" which provides a pivotal mounting for the forward end of a trailer tow bar on the center line of the towing vehicle and directly above its rear axle. The apparatus includes forward hitch means on the aft portion of the towing vehicle carrying first attachment members at the aft end of the vehicle, and aft hitch means on the forward portion of the trailer carrying second attachment members at the forward end of the trailer. Tow bars are pivotally connected at their fore and aft ends to the first and second attachment members which are so located and spaced that there are tow bars spaced laterally and vertically and they all converge forwardly so that their extended axes substantially meet at a location adjacent to the center line of the towing vehicle and also adjacent to its rear axle to define a virtual or instantaneous pivot point which puts the trailer imposed vertical and side loads at the rear wheels of the towing vehicle to minimize lateral sway and vertical "teeter tottering" of the trailer.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的装置基本上实现了所谓的“第五轮联接器”的功能,其提供了拖车拖杆的前端在牵引车辆的中心线上并且直接在其后轴上方的枢转安装。 该装置包括在牵引车辆的后部的前部牵引装置,该牵引车辆在车辆的后端承载第一附接构件,以及在拖车的前部上的拖车装置,其在拖车的前端承载第二附接构件。 牵引杆在其前端和后端枢转地连接到第一和第二附接构件,该第一和第二附接构件被定位和间隔开,使得具有横向和垂直间隔开的拖杆,并且它们都向前收敛,使得它们的延伸轴线基本上在与 牵引车辆的中心线并且还与其后桥相邻以限定虚拟或瞬时枢转点,其将拖车施加垂直和侧向负载施加到牵引车辆的后轮,以最小化侧向摇摆和垂直“跷跷板”倾斜 拖车。

    Connector Device for Connecting a Vehicle to another Vehicle, a Motorized Tow Dolly and a Vehicle Modularly Connectable to Multiple Additional Vehicles

    公开(公告)号:US20220258550A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-18

    申请号:US17673295

    申请日:2022-02-16

    Inventor: Erez ABRAMOV

    Abstract: A connector device for connecting a first vehicle to a second vehicle, the connector device comprising an upper frame and a lower frame, where the rear side of the upper frame is configured to pivotally connect to the front upper side of the second vehicle, about a first rotation axis, and the rear side of the lower frame is configured to pivotally connect to the front lower side of the second vehicle, about a second rotation axis that is angular in respect to the first rotation axis. The non-zero angle formed between the rotation axes restricts the rotation movements at least about one of these axes. The connector device can be used for forming a removable chain of main and towed vehicle(s) in a manner that enables folding of a towed vehicle over the first vehicle and removably connecting as many vehicles to be towed as required.

    Bale accumulator offset hitch
    10.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11325435B1

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-10

    申请号:US16701539

    申请日:2019-12-03

    Applicant: Les Riddle

    Inventor: Les Riddle

    Abstract: An offset hitch bale accumulator hitch for connecting a hay baler to a bale accumulator including a pitch axle based pitch movement assembly, a roll movement assembly using a long channel twisting joint, a yaw limiting movement assembly use double arm connections and an offset movement assembly including a beam in tube linear joint controlled by an extension actuator perpendicular the forward and backward towing forces.

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