Inflatable flat floor of a vehicle

Abstract

Inflatable Flat Floor of a Vehicle. The present invention is a four-wheeled vehicle with rear-wheel drive (5), front wheels (6), and a chassis (4) on which rests an inflatable flat floor (20), composed of an inflatable element (1), an inflation valve (2), a pressure relief valve (8), a gas reservoir (9), an automatic pressure gauge (10), and fastening elements (3) (7) for securing other vehicle components: the passenger compartment, the seats, the chassis, etc. This inflatable flat floor (20) reduces weight and energy consumption, lowers production costs, facilitates repairs, and ensures rigidity; it can be deflated for storage and transport, thereby reducing the associated costs. The present invention is intended to manufacture vehicles with a flat floor from one end to the other, thus increasing the possibilities for organizing the upper section.

Description

Description Title of the invention: Inflatable flat floor of a vehicle technical field

[0001] — The present invention relates to an inflatable structure that is used as flat floor of a vehicle. Previous technique

[0002] = The floor of a vehicle has evolved over time; it is composed of many parts and it changes shape depending on the vehicle. A floor is made of Steel, alloy, … or a little lighter, aluminum, carbon fiber, plastic… Their Weight and complex shapes increase energy consumption and price, com- maintenance is complicated, repairs are expensive and complicated, and the floor must It must be rigid enough to support the load. It is never completely flat and / or does not go from one end of the vehicle to the other, which does not facilitate organization from the upper part such as the passenger compartment, tipper, in multiple configurations. Description of the invention

[0003] — The present invention therefore aims to create a flat floor inflatable; which is supported by the chassis, it runs from one end of the vehicle to the other to allowing the upper part to be organized in multiple configurations, while being Resistant, rigid, lightweight, and easily repairable. It will maintain its pressure and have a pressure relief valve. Summary of the invention

[0004] — To achieve its goal, the invention proposes an inflatable flat floor composed of a the only inflatable element having an inflation valve and a pressure relief valve. But also a gas reserve and a pressure gauge to automatically adjust the pressure in the inflatable flat floor. This inflatable flat floor also has means of attachment for removably securing other car components, like the chassis, the passenger compartment…. The inflatable flat floor uses the latest tech- technologies to ensure their rigidity, for example Drop Stitch and Double Stitch Technologies Fused Layer. The motor(s) are in the wheels or attached to the chassis. The The inflatable flat floor is supported by the chassis; it runs from one end of the vehicle to the other. to allow the upper section to be organized in multiple configurations. The The inflatable flat floor is inflated to at least 8.8 PSI. Advantageously, the invention allows for an extremely lightweight inflatable flat floor, but also resistant and rigid; it can even be inflated with different gases for to increase or decrease this lightness. This difference in weight can have an impact consequently impacting the vehicle's energy consumption. Existing technologies The independent inflatable molds are easily adaptable for manufacturing the inflatable flat floor, resulting in low production costs. Furthermore, repairs are simplified by the use of suitable adhesive and patches. Another major advantage of the invention is its modularity; because it is flat from the front to the rear of the vehicle, it allows for flexible placement of the driver, passengers, trunk, cargo bed, etc. Its pressure relief valve ensures safety in case of over-inflation or temperature change. Another advantage is its ability to maintain its pressure thanks to a gas reserve and an automatic pressure gauge. Another benefit of the invention is that it facilitates the creation of new passenger compartment shapes at a very low cost; this allows companies to start from a flat floor without design constraints. Because the invention is inflatable, it also has the advantage of being able to deflate and therefore take up less space for transport or storage, which reduces the costs associated with these. Brief description of the drawings The invention allows for numerous design and customization possibilities; by way of non-limiting examples, three embodiments are described, with reference to the six attached drawings, in which: [fig.1] Fig.1 is the perspective view, from three-quarters above, of the invention. [fig.2] Fig.2 is the top view of the first embodiment of the invention. [fig.3] Fig.3 is the side view of the first embodiment of the invention. [fig.4] Fig.4 is the perspective view, from three-quarters above, of the first embodiment of the invention. [fig.5] Fig.5 is the perspective view, from three-quarters above, of the second embodiment of the invention. [fig.6] Fig.6 is the perspective view, from three-quarters above, of the third embodiment of the invention. Detailed description Figure 1, shown in three-quarter top perspective, illustrates the invention, which corresponds to the inflatable flat floor (20) of a vehicle, which is composed of an inflatable element (1) having an inflation valve (2), a pressure relief valve (8), a gas reservoir (9), an automatic pressure gauge (10), and attachment points (3) for assembling other vehicle components such as the passenger compartment, seats, etc. Figures 2, 3, and 4, respectively a bottom view, a side view, and a three-quarter top perspective view, illustrate a first embodiment of the invention. The invention consists of a flat, inflatable floor (20) for a vehicle, comprising an inflatable element (1) with an inflation valve (2), a pressure relief valve (8), a gas reservoir (9), an automatic pressure gauge (10), and attachment points (3) for assembling other vehicle components such as the passenger compartment and seats. This embodiment also includes rear-wheel drive (5) and front wheels (6). The flat, inflatable floor (20) rests on the chassis (4), which is secured to it by fastening elements (7). Figure 5, shown in a three-quarter top perspective view, illustrates a second embodiment of the invention; the invention consists of a flat inflatable floor (20) for a vehicle, comprising an inflatable element (1), a gas reservoir (9), and an automatic pressure gauge (10). This embodiment also includes front-wheel drive (5), rear wheels (6), a passenger compartment (11), and a cargo bed (12). The flat inflatable floor (20) rests on the chassis (4). Figure 6, shown in a three-quarter top perspective view, illustrates a third embodiment of the invention; the invention consists of a flat inflatable floor (20) for a vehicle, comprising an inflatable element (1), a gas reservoir (9), and an automatic pressure gauge (10). This embodiment also includes front-wheel drive (5), rear wheels (6), a passenger compartment (11), a cargo bed (12), and seats (13). The flat inflatable floor (20) rests on the chassis (4).The inflatable structure according to the invention is intended to manufacture new inflatable flat floors for vehicles with reduced weight and energy consumption, produced at low cost, with ease of repair, while increasing the possibilities for organizing the upper part such as the passenger compartment, trunk, and bed; without forgetting to guarantee the rigidity and resistance necessary for a vehicle floor; and in addition, they can be deflated for storage and transport, thus reducing the costs inherent in these.

Claims

Demands

1. Vehicle comprising a chassis, wheels, a floor, a passenger compartment, seats, a tipper, characterized in that the floor (20) is inflatable.

2. Vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the floor (20) The inflatable is completely flat.

3. Vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the floor (20) begins at the front of the vehicle and ends at the rear of the vehicle.

4. Vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the floor (20), includes fixing points (3), (7) for assembling other Vehicle components: the passenger compartment (11), the seats (13), the chassis (4), the skip (12).

5. Vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the floor (20) to a pressure relief valve (8).

6. Vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the floor (20) to a gas reservoir (9) and a pressure gauge (10) which adjusts the pressure to the- automatically.

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