4558results about "Loading-carrying vehicle superstructures" patented technology

A vehicle includes a chassis including a frame rail extending longitudinally, a tractive element coupled to the chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis and configured to support an operator, an electric motor configured to drive the tractive element to propel the vehicle, a battery configured to supply electrical energy to the electric motor, a heat exchanger, a cable electrically coupling the electric motor and the battery, and a conduit fluidly coupling the battery and the heat exchanger. The cable and the conduit extend laterally from the battery to the frame rail, and the cable and the conduit extend longitudinally along the frame rail.

An adjustable base plate system includes a first track structure configured to extend along one side of a vehicle cargo area and a second track structure configured to extend along an opposite side of a vehicle cargo area. At least one base plate has a first edge and a second edge opposite of the first edge, wherein the first edge is supported by the first track structure and the second edge is supported by the second track structure. The first track structure and the second track structure each comprise at least a first tier track and a second tier track such that a distance between a bottom surface of the at least one base plate and a support surface of the vehicle cargo area can be adjusted.

A refuse vehicle includes a cab, a refuse compartment, a chassis, a high voltage power distribution unit (HVPDU) including a battery, a plurality of cables and a manual service disconnect. The manual service disconnect is accessed via a through hole of a wheel well of the refuse vehicle. The refuse vehicle further includes a platform removably coupled to the chassis and the HVPDU and configured to enclose the high voltage power distribution unit.

A removable rack system for a pick-up truck bed has a bored panel (such as pegboard) to which retractable pin securements may be joined for lashing cargo to the panel. Footers on the panel keep the panel spaced off the truck bed. Sets of locking wedges brace the panel within the truck bed. The locking wedges at one end contact side edge of the panel and at the opposite end contact the truck bed sidewall. The lengths of the locking wedges are adjustable to force fit the panel within the truck bed without need for fasteners or fixtures that penetrate into the truck bed floor or truck bed sidewalls. The opposite ends of the locking wedges may be configured for joinder to a projection (such as a D-ring) extending from the truck bed sidewall.

A heavy-duty truck includes a cabin, a window having an upper edge region and a lower edge region, a hinge that rotatably couples the upper edge region of the window to the cabin, and a motor-driven actuator coupled to the lower edge region of the window such that actuation of the motor-driven actuator in a first direction moves the lower edge region of the window away from the cabin, thereby opening the window to an open position, and actuation of the motor-driven actuator in a second direction opposite to the first direction moves the lower edge region of the window toward the cabin, thereby closing the window to a closed position.

The present invention discloses an ultra-thin embedded hard cover with a special fixing method, including a side rubber strip, a guide rail system, a clamp system, a fixing lock bolt, a plurality of cover plates and a plurality of soft rotating shafts, with a gap between two adjacent cover plates. The cover plate includes a front plate, a first intermediate plate, a second intermediate plate and a small plate, the front plate and the first intermediate plate, the first intermediate plate and the second intermediate plate, the second intermediate plate and the small plate are all connected to each other by soft rotating shafts, the soft rotating shaft is of flexible material or of a material combining flexibility and rigidity.

A vehicle having a primary mover, a charging system, multiple electric loads, and a controller. The charging system includes a charge storing device and an alternator. The alternator is configured to convert mechanical energy generated by the prime mover into electrical energy to charge the charge storing device. The multiple electrical loads are electrically coupled to the charging system via a power distribution module. The controller is communicably coupled to the charging system and is configured to receive an indication that an electrical output of the charging system is unable to provide sufficient electrical energy to each electrical load in the electrical loads. The controller is also configured to provide a control signal to the power distribution module in response to the indication. The control signal is configured to cause the power distribution module to decouple at least one of the electrical loads from the charging system.

An autonomous vehicle system includes a vehicle including a base assembly having a front surface, a rear surface opposite the front surface, and side surfaces extending between the front surface and the rear surface. A sensor system is coupled to the base assembly and configured to detect one or more objects located in an area near the vehicle. The sensor system includes a first sensor oriented parallel with at least one of the front surface, the rear surface, or the side surfaces, and a second sensor oriented non-parallel with the front surface, the rear surface, and the side surfaces. A control system is configured to receive a communication regarding the detection of the one or more objects from the sensor system and generate one or more controls for at least one of the base assembly or one or more tractive elements.

The present invention discloses an ultra-thin embedded rigid cover without joints, including a side rubber strip, a guide rail system, a clamp system, a fixing lock bolt, a plurality of cover plates and a plurality of soft rotating shafts. The cover plate includes a front plate, a first intermediate plate, a second intermediate plate and a small plate, the front plate and the first intermediate plate, the first intermediate plate and the second intermediate plate, the second intermediate plate and the small plate are all connected to each other by a soft rotating shaft, the soft rotating shaft is of flexible material or of a material combining flexibility and rigidity.

Stowing systems and methods to disassemble, store, and / or protect an aircraft, and in particular a VTOL aircraft, for transportation along standard public roadways. A stowing system attaches to the aircraft in a flight-ready state, and guides, supports, and / or stabilizes sub-assemblies of the aircraft as they are removed and moved into their stowed positions in preparation for transportation. In some embodiments, the stowing system is implemented as a trailer. The trailer, in some embodiments, is towable by car, such that the aircraft can be carried on and transported with the car and trailer by road. In some embodiments, the stowing system defines landing platform for the aircraft. It may provide facilities to help direct the aircraft to a precise location allowing support elements of the stowing system to be moved to engage with sub-assemblies of the aircraft along predefined degrees of freedom.

An accessory attachment system includes a baseplate that provides an attachment interface on a vehicle. The baseplate is configured to engage with an accessory to secure the accessory to the vehicle. The baseplate and the accessory are configured to engage each other through an attachment system having feet that are each received within an apertures when engaged.

A stowable tailgate step assembly system comprises a frame with two interconnected frame arms adapted to be mounted longitudinally in a vehicle tailgate. A slide module, releasably latched to the frame, comprises two longitudinal carrier arms which translate in relation to the frame arms, and a step assembly. The step assembly comprises two slide arms which translate in relation to the carrier arms, and a first step and at least one additional step pivotally connected by at least one link rod to facilitate synchronous rotation of the steps. Control means to control rotation of the steps during translation of the carrier arms from a stowed position to an extended position are provided. Deployment means to control rotation of the steps between the extended position and a deployed position are also provided. A lock-out latch rotationally connected to at least one carrier arm engages at least one associated frame arm to prevent translation of the carrier arm in relation to the associated frame arm when the step assembly is in the extended position.

A vehicle assembly includes a mid-gate assembly disposed between a passenger compartment and a cargo bed of a vehicle. The mid-gate assembly has a pass-through opening and a hatch that is pivotably coupled to the mid-gate assembly at a position vertically above a floor of the cargo bed. The hatch is configured to move back-and-forth between a closed position that closes the pass-through opening and an open position that permits access between the passenger compartment and the cargo bed through the pass-through opening.

The utility vehicle that includes a frame carrying a prime mover and extending between a first end and a second end in a longitudinal direction. The vehicle also includes ground engaging members operatively attached to the frame. At least one of the ground engaging members is powered by the prime mover to propel the frame over a ground surface. Also, the vehicle includes a control tower (supporting operator controls) located at or near a rear end of the frame, a tank positioned lateral to the control tower, and a support pad connected to the control tower and configured to contact a leg of an operator. Further, a pad surface of the support pad is configured to align with a portion of an angled surface of the tank. Therefore, an operator leaning against the pad surface and angled surface of the tank experiences a smooth transition therebetween.

A foldable loading box cover assembly for a vehicle has an articulated rail and includes a cover unit. The cover unit includes a plurality of slats where each slat has an upper end and a lower end alternately connected to adjacent slats when folded. The cover unit is folded or unfolded to uncover or cover a loading box of a vehicle. The cover assembly includes a main rail installed at an upper end of the loading box, disposed in a reward direction of the vehicle, and configured to guide the lower ends of the plurality of slats. The cover assembly includes an articulated rail installed on the main rail and configured to guide the upper ends of the plurality of slats. When the cover unit is folded, the articulated rail is separated from the main rail to guide the upper ends of the plurality of slats.

A hinge assembly configured to couple either a motorized tailgate or a non-motorized tailgate to a side wall of a bed of a vehicle. The hinge assembly includes a hinge bracket configured to be fixed to the side wall, and an elongated hinge key having a proximate end attached to the hinge bracket and a distal end including a keyed surface, wherein the elongated hinge key is configured to be fixed to a first cup that is configured to be attached to the motorized tailgate and configured to be received within a second cup that is configured to be attached to the non-motorized tailgate such that the second cup can rotate about the elongated hinge key.

A tailgate assembly includes a tailgate frame and a sliding door. The tailgate frame has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a rearward facing tailgate panel that covers at least half of the tailgate frame. The second portion defines a door opening and a lower track. The sliding door is supported by the lower track such that the sliding door is movable between a closed orientation and an open orientation.

A vehicle tailgate assembly includes a tailgate that is pivotally disposed on a bed of a pickup a panel space is integrated into the tailgate. A panel is hingedly disposed in the panel space in the tailgate. The panel is positionable in a closed or an open position. A step is slidably integrated into the panel and the step is positionable in a deployed position to facilitate a user to step on the step for climbing into the bed. A camera is integrated into the tailgate to record images of an area behind the pickup. The camera includes a transmitter which broadcasts a signal to a personal electronic device facilitating the personal electronic device to display the images recorded by the camera to assist with backing the pickup.

A compact work machine, such as a compact track loader and / or a compact utility loader, which can carry and operate a wide range of attachments while maintaining a reduced operating footprint.

A vehicle assembly includes a frame subassembly of a tailgate. The frame subassembly has a cargo bed access opening between a first outboard section and a second outboard section. The assembly further includes a door subassembly of the tailgate. The door subassembly is pivotably coupled to the frame subassembly. The door subassembly is pivotable relative to the frame subassembly back-and-forth between a door open position and a door closed position. When the door subassembly is in the door closed position, the door subassembly closes the cargo bed access opening and is shingled relative to the frame subassembly.

A spaceframe for commercial vehicles is described. In embodiments, the spaceframe includes a body module and a cockpit module (incorporating a front module). In embodiments, the body module is divided into several modules such as a mid-module, a rear module, upper module, and a wheel arch module for modularity of the spaceframe.

A mobile power station is disclosed. The mobile power station includes an enclosure configured to be mounted on a wheeled chassis; an electrical system positioned in the enclosure, the electrical system including an electrical storage unit and is configured to receive and supply electric energy; and at least one charging bank electrically connected to the electrical system, the at least one charging bank configured to transmit electric energy from the electrical system to an electric device.

A vehicle includes a truck bed with a movable platform disposed over the truck bed. The truck bed includes multiple tracks. The platform includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The vehicle further includes multiple glides attached to the bottom surface of the platform. The glides engage with the tracks. The glides slide in the respective tracks so that the platform slides in and out of the truck bed.

A retrofitted bus featuring a progressive floor elevation system that gradually increases the height of modular flooring sections from front to rear, creating additional underfloor storage space and improving passenger visibility. The bus incorporates elevated passenger seating assemblies with rigid support structures and adjustable footrests for enhanced comfort and accessibility. The retrofitted stowage space may include insulation, climate control, and video monitoring systems. An engine safety cover, constructed from fire-resistant, thermally insulating, and structurally reinforced materials, integrates an extinguishing system for fire suppression. A swing-down egress mechanism at the rear of the bus serves as a structural component during normal operation and converts to an evacuation slide or stairs during emergencies.

An attachment structure includes a cross bar body extending between a first end and a second end, a first mount coupled to the first end, and a second mount coupled to the second end. The first mount and the second mount each include at least one cleat that is selectively securable to a base plate that includes a plurality of mounting apertures.

A support structure for a low-floor bus having front wheels and rear wheels, the support structure including a floor support structure having a front end and a read end, wherein the floor support structure configured to receive front side rails on the front end of the floor support structure and rear side rails on the rear end of the floor support structure, a cutout disposed on a lateral edge of the floor support structure, a plurality of support bearings each attached to a bottom surface of the floor support structure, and a drive shaft including a plurality of shaft segments and a slip joint, all at least partially supported on the plurality of support bearings, the plurality of shaft segments are configured to be disposed around the cutout.

A refuse truck includes a chassis, a body, a lift assembly coupled to the chassis and / or the body, a cab coupled to the chassis and positioned in front of the body, and a control system. The cab includes an armrest comprising controls pivotable between an active position and an inactive position and an armrest position sensor configured to determine a position of the armrest between the active position and the inactive position. The control system configured to control a user interface to provide an indication of a current position of the lift assembly. The control system further configured to determine a position of the armrest, and selectively activate a pendent control on an exterior of the body.