SELF PROPELLED TRAILER SYSTEMS
    1.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240149908A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-09

    申请号:US18190570

    申请日:2023-03-27

    申请人: FCA US LLC

    摘要: A trailer platform system with independent propulsion and control includes a steerable first axle connected to a pair of first wheels, a second axle connected to a pair of second wheels, and at least one electric traction motor configured to drive the steerable first axle and/or the second axle. A high voltage battery system is configured to power the at least one electric traction motor. A load platform is supported by a chassis and a suspension, wherein the load platform is a wagon-style platform with the first and second wheels located at the four corners of the load platform. A lead vehicle hitch connection is configured to removably couple to a lead vehicle.

    SAFETY AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR USE WHEN PULLING TRAILERS

    公开(公告)号:US20230001897A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-05

    申请号:US17365412

    申请日:2021-07-01

    摘要: A towing device operably provided on a trailer for powering and controlling the trailer. The towing device has an actuator operably connected with the trailer during a towing operation. The towing device also has at least one switch provided in the actuator and operable to variably control at least one motor/generator provided on the trailer. The at least one switch is also operable to send a first signal to the at least one motor/generator via a first force exerted on the actuator by a vehicle, and wherein a first torque is applied to at least one wheel on the trailer via the at least one motor/generator being operably engaged with the at least one wheel. In addition, the towing device may include a controller operably connected to the at least one switch and to the at least one motor/generator, to control the torque applied by the at least one motor/generator.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HITCH ANGLE ESTIMATION

    公开(公告)号:US20220144028A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-12

    申请号:US17091059

    申请日:2020-11-06

    IPC分类号: B60D1/32 B60D1/26 B62D15/02

    摘要: A system for estimating a hitch angle includes a control module with memory for storing programmatic control logic, a processor for executing the control logic, and one or more input/output (I/O) ports. Wheel speed sensors on a trailer communicate with the processor via the I/O ports. A trailering application defines a portion of the control logic and has at least first, and second control logics. The first control logic estimates the hitch angle from a first term, a second term and physical parameters of the vehicle and trailer. The second control logic provides the estimated hitch angle to one or more of a driver and to on-board control systems of the vehicle and trailer.

    Oscillation control system and method

    公开(公告)号:US10040327B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-07

    申请号:US15150972

    申请日:2016-05-10

    申请人: DEERE & COMPANY

    IPC分类号: B60D1/32 G01P15/00 B60D1/30

    摘要: An oscillation brake system and method is disclosed for a vehicle having front and rear vehicle sections coupled with an oscillation joint that allows rotation about an oscillation axis. The system includes front and rear brake sections rigidly coupled to the front and rear vehicle sections, respectively. The rear vehicle section has multiple degrees of freedom of movement relative to front vehicle section. When the oscillation brake is activated the front brake section engages the rear brake section to increase resistance against or prevent rotation about the oscillation axis. The system can also include sensors, and a controller that activates the system based on the sensor readings. The sensors can include accelerometers, pressure, position, speed or other sensors. The oscillation brake can include a hub splined to separator plates and a housing splined to friction plates, where the oscillation brake is activated to force the separator and friction plates together.

    HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION HITCH SYSTEM
    6.
    发明申请
    HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION HITCH SYSTEM 失效
    液压悬挂系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120324767A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-27

    申请号:US13169369

    申请日:2011-06-27

    IPC分类号: E02F3/08 B60G17/0165 B60D1/32

    摘要: The present disclosure provides a hitch suspension system that reduces a transfer of energy (e.g., provides a smoother ride) between two bodies hitched together, such as between a towing vehicle and a towed vehicle/trailer. In an embodiment, the suspension system includes a hydraulic cylinder with an extendable rod in fluid communication with a fluid pump. A control valve is fluidly coupled between the hydraulic cylinder and the fluid pump and is configured to adjust an extension length of the rod. Additionally, a variable orifice that adjusts resistance to extension and retraction of the rod is fluidly coupled between the hydraulic cylinder and the control valve. A first fixed restrictive element is fluidly coupled in series with the variable orifice to dissipate energy ad the rod extends and a second fixed restrictive element is fluidly coupled in series with the variable orifice to dissipate energy as the rod retracts.

    摘要翻译: 本公开提供了一种牵引悬架系统,其减少了在牵引车辆和牵引车辆/拖车之间的两个物体之间的能量转移(例如,提供更平滑的乘坐)。 在一个实施例中,悬架系统包括具有与流体泵流体连通的可延伸杆的液压缸。 控制阀流体耦合在液压缸和流体泵之间,并被配置成调节杆的延伸长度。 此外,调节杆的延伸和缩回阻力的可变孔流体地联接在液压缸和控制阀之间。 第一固定限制元件与可变孔串联地流体耦合,以消散杆延伸的能量,并且第二固定限制元件与可变孔流体耦合,以在杆缩回时消散能量。

    Sway bar storage bracket
    7.
    发明授权
    Sway bar storage bracket 失效
    摇杆存放支架

    公开(公告)号:US08262040B1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-11

    申请号:US12660827

    申请日:2010-03-04

    申请人: William Haucke

    发明人: William Haucke

    IPC分类号: A47F96/06 B60D1/32

    CPC分类号: B60D1/66

    摘要: A sway bar storage bracket for storing a sway bar usable on an equalizer trailer hitch system between a trailer and a towing vehicle is provided. The trailer hitch system has equalizer hardware. The sway bar storage bracket comprises an elongated middle section having a first end and a second end, a first extension section having a first end and a second end with the first end of the first extension section being connected to the first end of the middle section, a second extension section having a first end and a second end with the first end of the second extension section being connected to the second end of the middle section, a first member having a first end and a second end with the first end of the first member being connected to the first end of the first extension section, and a second member having a first end and a second end with the first end of the second member being connected to the second end of the second extension section. A tightening mechanism releasably secures the sway bar storage bracket to the trailer tongue. A holding mechanism releasably holds the sway bar to the sway bar storage bracket wherein the sway bar is positionable between the sway bar storage bracket and the equalizer hardware thereby releasably storing the sway bar when not in use.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种摆动杆存放支架,用于存储可在拖车和牵引车之间的均衡拖车牵引系统上使用的摆动杆。 拖车挂钩系统具有均衡器硬件。 摇摆条存放托架包括细长的中间部分,其具有第一端和第二端,第一延伸部分具有第一端部和第二端部,第一延伸部分的第一端部连接到中间部分的第一端部 具有第一端部和第二端部的第二延伸部分,第二延伸部分的第一端连接到中间部分的第二端,第一部件具有第一端部和第二端部,第一端部具有第一端部, 第一构件连接到第一延伸部分的第一端,第二构件具有第一端和第二端,第二构件的第一端连接到第二延伸部的第二端。 紧固机构将摇摆杆存放支架可释放地固定在拖车舌上。 保持机构将摇摆杆可释放地保持在摇摆杆存放支架上,其中摇摆杆可定位在摇摆杆存放支架和均衡器硬件之间,从而可在不使用时可释放地存放摇摆杆。

    Attachment for a trailer hitch bracket
    8.
    发明授权
    Attachment for a trailer hitch bracket 有权
    拖车挂钩支架的附件

    公开(公告)号:US07967320B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-28

    申请号:US12072805

    申请日:2007-08-24

    IPC分类号: B60D1/32 B62D53/00

    CPC分类号: B60D1/065 B60D1/345

    摘要: An accessory for trailer hitch systems having components for equalizing loads and reducing trailer sway. The accessory includes a jacket for attaching to a bracket that supports a load equalizing spring bar. The bracket may include a lateral extending portion for supporting the spring bar. The jacket may include a socket for receiving the lateral extending portion of the bracket, such that the jacket may be removably installed on the bracket. The jacket may include a contact surface for contacting the spring bar. The contact surface may include a different coefficient of friction or a different shape, as compared to the lateral extending portion of the bracket, such that movement of the spring bar with respect to the bracket may be altered as compared to conditions in which the spring bar is supported on the bracket without the jacket.

    摘要翻译: 用于拖车牵引系统的附件,具有用于均衡负载和减少拖车摇摆的部件。 附件包括用于附接到支撑负载平衡弹簧杆的支架的护套。 支架可以包括用于支撑弹簧杆的侧向延伸部分。 护套可以包括用于接收托架的侧向延伸部分的插座,使得护套可以可拆卸地安装在托架上。 护套可以包括用于接触弹簧杆的接触表面。 与支架的横向延伸部分相比,接触表面可以包括不同的摩擦系数或不同的形状,使得弹簧杆相对于支架的运动可以改变,与弹簧杆 支架上没有外套。

    Hitch coupling assembly which dampens the hunting movements of a road trailer
    9.
    发明授权
    Hitch coupling assembly which dampens the hunting movements of a road trailer 失效
    悬挂联轴器组件,其阻尼道路拖车的狩猎运动

    公开(公告)号:US07562893B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-21

    申请号:US10562042

    申请日:2004-06-17

    申请人: Réné Donnard

    发明人: Réné Donnard

    IPC分类号: B60D1/32 B62D53/02

    摘要: The invention relates to an improved hitch coupling assembly which dampens the hunting movements of a road trailer being towed by a motor vehicle and which is intended for a vehicle combination comprising a motor vehicle and a trailer. More specifically, the inventive hitch coupling assembly (4) comprises: (i) a first pivot coupling (12) for the hunting movements, consisting of a pivoting device which dampens the hunting movements (40) of the trailer and which is housed in a closed space such that it is sheltered from the ingress of pollutant materials; and (ii) a second coupling (21) for the rolling and pitching movements, which is used for the play-free transmission of the hunting movements to the first coupling, the axis of the hunting movements being thus decoupled from the rolling and pitching movements. The damping device preferably comprises a stack of friction disks (41) which are alternately solidly connected to the vehicle or the trailer and which pivot in relation to one another under the effect of the hunting movements.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种改进的搭接联接组件,其阻止由机动车辆拖曳的道路拖车的摆动运动,并且其旨在用于包括机动车辆和拖车的车辆组合。 更具体地,本发明的联结组件(4)包括:(i)用于回转运动的第一枢轴联接器(12),其包括一个摆动装置,该枢转装置抑制拖车的摆动运动(40) 封闭空间,使其免受污染物侵入; 和(ii)用于滚动和俯仰运动的第二联轴器(21),其用于将摆动运动无障碍地传递到第一联轴器,因此,摆动运动的轴线与滚动和俯仰运动分离 。 阻尼装置优选地包括一堆摩擦盘(41),其交替地牢固地连接到车辆或拖车,并且在打猎运动的作用下相对于彼此枢转。

    Towing hitch assembly
    10.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20070018428A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-25

    申请号:US11186028

    申请日:2005-07-21

    申请人: Daniel Allen

    发明人: Daniel Allen

    IPC分类号: B60D1/32

    CPC分类号: B60D1/06 B60D1/065 B60D1/30

    摘要: A hitch assembly to be connected between a tow vehicle and a trailer includes a first shaft adapted to be attached to said tow vehicle, the first shaft being stationary with respect to the tow vehicle, a second shaft for mounting a ball to accept the trailer and being rotatable about the first shaft, wherein the first shaft and the second shaft are rotatable connected to rotate with respect to each other. A hitch assembly adapted to be connected between the tow vehicle and the trailer additionally includes a first shaft adapted to be attached to the tow vehicle, the first shaft being at a fixed relationship with respect to the tow vehicle and to rotate about an axis of the first shaft and a second shaft for mounting a ball to accept said trailer and being rotatable about the first shaft.