Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090139585 | INTEGRATED AIR TANK - An integrated air tank ( | 06-04-2009 |
20090183372 | TOOL FOR SEVERING A HOSE SQUARE TO ITS LENGTH - A cutting tool ( | 07-23-2009 |
20090241462 | CHASSIS FRAME OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A chassis frame ( | 10-01-2009 |
20090242314 | STEERING ASSEMBLY MECHANISM FOR ADJUSTING A STEERING WHEEL FROM ASYMMETRY TO SYMMETRY - A mechanism ( | 10-01-2009 |
20090256343 | MODULAR REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A rear axle/suspension module ( | 10-15-2009 |
20100236042 | MODULAR REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A rear axle/suspension module ( | 09-23-2010 |
20100307842 | Chassis Mounted Electric, Independent, Steering Axle of a Vehicle - A chassis frame ( | 12-09-2010 |
20100310905 | Sealed Compression Pole Battery Box - A battery assembly ( | 12-09-2010 |
20100327617 | Extruded Cornish Of A Motor Bus Body - A motor bus body ( | 12-30-2010 |
20110011662 | MULTI-FUNCTION TANK - A vehicle sub-structure includes an array of electrical power cells, the electrical power cells being ordered into groups of serially connected cells. A switch set provides for selectively interconnecting the plurality of groups of electrical power cells in a selected one of a plurality of possible orders, allowing the first and last cell in the series of cells to be changed. An auxiliary storage element is nested within the electrical power cells and both the auxiliary storage element and the arrays of electrical power cells are housed in a conformal enclosure. | 01-20-2011 |
20110015846 | AIRBRAKE RESERVOIR LOCK SYSTEM - An airbrake reservoir lock system for an airbrake system of a vehicle is provided. The vehicle has an electronic control module. The airbrake reservoir lock system comprises a primary air reservoir, and a first airbrake reservoir lock. The primary air reservoir has an input port and an output port. The primary air reservoir stores an amount of pressurized air. The first airbrake reservoir lock is disposed in fluid communication with the output port of the primary air reservoir. The first airbrake reservoir lock has a valve portion and an electrical actuator. The valve portion has an open position and a closed position. The electrical actuator positions the valve portion of the first airbrake reservoir lock between the open position and the closed position based upon an output of the electronic control module. | 01-20-2011 |
20110016851 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EXHAUST AFTER-TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments described herein relate to internal combustion engine exhaust after-treatment systems and to methods of treating exhaust of an internal combustion engine. | 01-27-2011 |
20110016900 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a cooling system for a motor vehicle. One embodiment comprises a visor apparatus that includes an exterior visor having an inner face, and an opposite outer face, and a heat exchanger attached to the inner face of the exterior visor. The heat exchanger has an inlet and an outlet. An exchange bed is in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet. A cooling system circuit is located within the motor vehicle and is in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet. | 01-27-2011 |
20110017384 | COMPOSITE FUSELAGE FOR VEHICLES - A method of assembling a vehicle includes providing a mandrel that approximates the shape of a fuselage to be formed, winding a fiber around the mandrel by rotating the mandrel with a driver, heating the fiber to form the fuselage having a structural, hardened shell, removing the mandrel from the fuselage, and mounting the fuselage onto a frame rail of the vehicle. | 01-27-2011 |
20110017527 | ADJUSTABLE LENGTH DELIVERY VEHICLE - A vehicle is constructed of three modules including a front end module having a monocoque one piece body, a tail module having a monocoque one piece body and a power train module adapted for installation under at least one of the front end module and the tail module. The front end module has a trailing edge and the tail module has a leading edge along which the tail module and front end module may be temporarily connected for service use. A power train module is provided adapted for installation under at least one of the front end module and the tail module. An expansion band formed in a monocoque one piece section and having a leading edge and a trailing edge is provided allowing temporary installation between the front end module and the tail module to adjust the length of the vehicle. | 01-27-2011 |
20110018219 | HYDRAULIC, RIGID REAR AXLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - A hydraulic suspension system for a tractor includes a first rock shaft generally parallel to a second rock shaft, a frame rail attached to the first rock shaft and the second rock shaft, a first trailing arm attached to the first rock shaft and having fixed rotation with the first rock shaft, and a second trailing arm attached to the second rock shaft and having fixed rotation with the second rock shaft. The suspension system also includes a first rear axle attached to the first trailing arm, and a second rear axle attached to the second trailing arm. A hydraulic cylinder is connected to the first rock shaft and to the second rock shaft. | 01-27-2011 |
20110018267 | EXHAUST TURBINE GENERATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - An exhaust gas turbine generator system for a vehicle that has an internal combustion engine with an exhaust system is provided. The exhaust system comprises a turbine, an electrical generator, a waste gate, and an electronic control module. The turbine is disposed in fluid communication with an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine to allow fluid flow between the turbine and the exhaust gas system. The electrical generator connects to the turbine. The waste gate is disposed in fluid communication with the exhaust gas system of the internal combustion engine. The waste gate is positionable between an open position and a closed position in response to an output signal from the electronic control module. The fluid flow in the exhaust gas system to the turbine is reduced when the waste gate is positioned to the open position. | 01-27-2011 |
20110018298 | EXTENDABLE SLEEPER AND METHOD OF OPERATION - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to extendable sleepers for a tractor and methods of operating such a sleeper. In one embodiment, the tractor is connectable with a trailer. The trailer has a front surface. The extendable sleeper comprises a fixed portion disposed on the tractor, an extendable portion attached to the fixed portion, the extendable portion being movable between a retracted position and an extended position, and a mover operatively connected with the extendable portion for moving the extendable portion between a retracted position and an extended position. A control system is operatively connected with the mover for controlling operation of the mover. The control system operates in an extension mode where position of the extendable member is adjustable, a teach mode where a significant location of the extendable member is programmed into the control system, and an automatic mode where position of the extendable member is maintained. | 01-27-2011 |
20110018339 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXPORTING A VEHICLE ON-BOARD AC POWER TO A SECOND VEHICLE - A method for enabling a truck having an electrical system that can accept shore power to be supplied with shore power is provided. While the truck is stationary, an electric cable is connected between the truck's electrical system and an APU of a second truck that not only can deliver AC electricity to electrical loads in the second truck and also can export AC electricity as shore power. A condition precedent to enabling the APU to export AC electricity to the truck that can accept shore power is confirmed via a communication link between the two trucks. Upon confirmation of the condition, the APU is enabled to export AC electricity to the truck that can accept shore power. | 01-27-2011 |
20110018476 | CABLE ASSEMBLY FOR MULTIPLE BATTERIES - A vehicle battery cable has a plurality of subsidiary or daughter cables where the subsidiary cables have the same length and gauge and exhibit closely matched resistance. The vehicle battery cable connects a plurality of batteries in parallel to a load in a way that each battery carries the same proportion of the load as every other battery. | 01-27-2011 |
20120018983 | INDEPENDENT HYDRAULIC SERVO DRIVE STEERING FOR BETWEEN-THE-DUALS DIRECT DRIVE EQUALIZING BEAM SUSPENSION - A tandem axle (TA) has identical right and left halves, each having a walking beam ( | 01-26-2012 |
20120018984 | INDEPENDENT DUAL WHEEL DIRECT DRIVE AXLES, BETWEEN THE DUALS GEAR BOX, AND INDEPENDENT SERVO DRIVE STEERING FOR BETWEEN THE DUAL DIRECT DRIVE SUSPENSIONS - A rear dual wheel direct drive axle assembly ( | 01-26-2012 |
20120247843 | INDEPENDENT DUAL WHEEL TRACTOR DRIVE - A casing has an inner end, an outer end, and an internal drive mechanism. The internal drive mechanism has an outer wheel mounting hub at the outer end of the casing and an inner wheel mounting hub at the inner end of the casing, both supported for rotation about an axis. A motor operates the internal drive mechanism to impart rotation to the wheel mounting hubs with equal force whilst allowing the wheel mounting hubs to rotate at different speeds. The internal drive mechanism further has a carrier that is disposed between the inner wheel mounting hub and the outer wheel mounting hub and that is rotated about the axis by the motor. The carrier contains a differential gear mechanism having an outer output shaft for imparting rotation to the outer wheel mounting hub and an inner output shaft for imparting rotation to the inner wheel mounting hub. | 10-04-2012 |
20120256392 | LOWRIDER AERODYNAMIC TRUCK - A truck for towing a trailer includes a vehicle frame spine, a pair of suspension assemblies extending from either side of the vehicle frame spine and each supports a drive assembly at an end distal to the vehicle frame spine. Extensible struts are positioned between the vehicle frame spine and the drive assemblies allowing selection of vehicle drive height from a driving surface. A fifth wheel assembly is supported from the vehicle frame spine located above the drive assemblies. The fifth wheel assembly includes a fifth wheel and a fifth wheel lift which varies spacing of the fifth wheel from the vehicle frame spine. Control system selects strut extension based on a selected vehicle drive height and operates the lift assembly to counteract changes in vehicle drive height and maintain a constant fifth wheel drive height relative to the driving surface. | 10-11-2012 |
20130024114 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SETTING A BUS ROUTE FOR TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS - A method of setting a bus route for a bus includes the step of providing a global positioning system (GPS) device ( | 01-24-2013 |
20130060417 | TURBO-CHARGER BEARING MONITOR - Turbocharger operational condition is monitored using vibration and temperature sensors to project probable bearing failure. Baseline or nominal vibration levels and heat generation are established under conditions when bearing condition can be taken with confidence to be close to nominal. Departure in operating temperature and vibration at a threshold level from baseline operational condition is taken as an indication of probable failure. | 03-07-2013 |
20130113197 | TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING DIRECT DRIVE AXLES TO A BACKBONE FRAME - A transaxle assembly ( | 05-09-2013 |
20130162007 | INDEPENDENT DUAL WHEEL DIRECT DRIVE AXLES, BETWEEN THE DUALS GEAR BOX, AND INDEPENDENT SERVO DRIVE STEERING FOR BETWEEN THE DUAL DIRECT DRIVE SUSPENSIONS - A rear dual wheel direct drive axle assembly ( | 06-27-2013 |
20130220108 | AUTO-RESET BELLY FOR A MILITARY VEHICLE - An auto-reset belly for a military vehicle capable of controlled deformation upon receiving a explosive force and automatic reformation upon dissipation of the force is disclosed. The device includes a top panel, first and second side panels, and first and second lower panels, all sequentially connected to form a hexagonal barrier. Along the connected panel edges in some embodiments, the panels are crenellated, interlocking to form hinged joints which are held together by a plurality of hinge rods. The hexagonal configuration has an initial apex and defines an interior volume with a biasing support within the interior volume. In some embodiments, the initial apex is adjustable and the biasing support automatically returns the hexagonal configuration to the initial apex. | 08-29-2013 |
20150008055 | SERIES HYBRID GENERATOR - An electric generator has an outer rotor supported on a housing for rotation about an axis and a shaft input end lying on the axis at a first end of the housing. An inner rotor is supported on the housing for rotation about the axis and has a shaft input end lying on the axis at a second end of the housing. The outer rotor has an outer rotor generator winding. The inner rotor has an inner rotor generator winding. An outer rotor one-way clutch allows the outer rotor to be rotated by its shaft input end only in one direction. An inner rotor one-way clutch allows the inner rotor to be rotated by its shaft input end only in a direction which is opposite the direction of the outer rotor allowed by the outer rotor one-way clutch. Respective internal combustion engines operate the respective rotors. | 01-08-2015 |