Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
296350100 | Body securing device | 28 |
20090102218 | Body Mount Assembly With Hydraulic Damping Capability - A body mount assembly for reducing vibration between a vehicle body and a frame. The body mount includes a hydraulic radial bushing including an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve coaxial with the inner sleeve and having a hydraulic damping system disposed between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve. A bottom retainer is positioned below a first end of the hydraulic radial bushing. An upper retainer is positioned above a second end of the hydraulic radial bushing. A flange bracket includes an axial sleeve portion coaxially surrounding the radial bushing and a plate portion extending from an end of the axial sleeve portion and including mounting apertures adapted for mounting the flange bracket to the vehicle frame. A vertical isolator is disposed between the upper retainer and the flange bracket. | 04-23-2009 |
20090218841 | MACHINE MOUNT - A mount for a machine includes a mounting member having an insertion portion and a shoulder portion. During assembly, the insertion portion is swaged into an opening in the frame. A mating member attached to a machine structure is seated on the shoulder portion, and a cap may be attached to the shoulder portion such that the mating member is disposed between the cap and the shoulder portion. | 09-03-2009 |
20090243320 | INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTABLE CHASSIS SKIRT MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A chassis skirt mounting assembly ( | 10-01-2009 |
20090322112 | VEHICLE COUPLING AND METHOD - A coupling between a reinforcing rib component and an underbelly component of a vehicle is provided. The coupling comprises a tooth projecting from a first of the components through a second of the components, an aperture formed in the second s component and receiving therethrough the tooth, and one or more coupling elements attached to the tooth and bearing against the second component. The tooth urges the coupling elements toward the second component, thereby increasing the contact pressure between the components. | 12-31-2009 |
20100001542 | Body mount - The present invention provides a body mount. The body mount that may include at least one clip, at least one plate and a sleeve. The clip may include a generally cylindrical body having a central aperture therethrough. The clip may further include at least one set of inwardly extending prongs. The clip may further include at least one set of outwardly extending prongs. The sleeve may have opposed openings capable of engaging a first clip and a second clip between their respective plates. | 01-07-2010 |
20100013258 | Seatbelt Anchor Assembly - A seatbelt anchor assembly for a motor vehicle seatbelt restraint system. The anchor assembly includes an anchor and a separate ferrule component. The anchor forms an engagement for the seatbelt and has an extending plate end. The ferrule component is adapted to be mounted to the vehicle through various means such as cable or direct mechanical fastener attachment. The ferrule forms a U-shaped cross-section which engages with the anchor and interlocks with it. In one embodiment, a retaining clip is provided enabling the anchor and ferrule components to be assembled without tools. A pair of holes is provided to enable final connection to be provided through a threaded fastener. Features are provided to prevent to make it apparent that the components are improperly assembled. | 01-21-2010 |
20100207413 | CONNECTING PLATE AND A VAN-TYPE VEHICLE HAVING THE CONNECTING PLATE - The invention discloses a connecting plate and a van-type vehicle having the connecting plate. The connecting plate is used to connect the carriage and the frame of the van-type vehicle. The connecting plate has a generally gooseneck shape and comprises a wing plate coupling portion for coupling to a lower surface of an upper wing plate of a frame main longitudinal beam on exterior side, a fastener assembling portion for connecting to one end of the wing plate coupling portion, a carriage bottom coupling portion for coupling to a bottom surface of the carriage, and a connecting portion for a slant connection between the fastener assembling portion and the carriage bottom coupling portion. The fastener assembling portion has first through holes formed passing through from top to bottom therein. The carriage bottom coupling portion has second through holes formed passing through from top to bottom therein. A height difference between an upper surface of the wing plate coupling portion and the carriage bottom coupling portion is less than a thickness of the upper wing plate. Compared with the prior art, the invention has the advantages of simpler structure, greater strength, and easier production. | 08-19-2010 |
20100276958 | CONVERTIBLE VEHICLE - A passenger car configured as a convertible, with an underbody, which has a middle tunnel, and with a cockpit carrier, on which a steering column carrying a steering handwheel is mounted. Driving comfort can be increased if the cockpit carrier is attached solely to the middle tunnel fixedly in three directions perpendicular to one another. | 11-04-2010 |
20100276959 | CABIN MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY - A cabin mounting structure is applied to construction machinery in which a cabin for riding a driver is mounted on a vehicle body, the cabin mounting structure including: an up and down directional vibration damping unit for damping up and down directional vibration of the cabin, the up and down directional vibration damping unit being mounted between the cabin and the vehicle body; and a front and rear directional vibration damping unit for damping front and rear directional vibration of the cabin, the front and rear directional vibration damping unit 3 being mounted between the cabin and the vehicle body, wherein the cabin is connected to the vehicle body to be relatively movable in a front and rear direction. | 11-04-2010 |
20100289288 | Magnetic Fastener Clip - A magnetic fastener clip includes a base and an umbrella positioned on the base. A boss is attached to the umbrella and extends outwardly from the umbrella and away from the base. The magnetic fastener has a hole with a diameter to receive the boss. The boss is welded to hold the magnetic fastener against the umbrella. An optional carrier is attached to the base to provide additional height for suitable applications. The umbrella is positioned on the base or is attached to the carrier and positioned opposite the base. The boss is attached to the magnetic fastener such that the umbrella flexes to permit the magnetic fastener to pivot about the boss. The magnetic fastener clip adapts to different surface curvatures and thicknesses. The magnetic fastener clip is operative for blind attachment into a structure, such as a vehicle chassis i.e. roof. | 11-18-2010 |
20110018299 | Cab Mounting Mechanism - Mounting apparatus ( | 01-27-2011 |
20110140474 | MAGNETIC FASTENER CLIP - A magnetic fastener clip includes a base and a boss attached to the base. The boss has two or more ratchets. According to one embodiment, one end of the boss is attached to the base and the other end has the two or more ratchets. Alternatively, either or both ends may have the two or more ratchets. A magnetic fastener has a hole with suitable shape and diameter to adjustably fasten with at least one of the ratchets and adjustably fasten the magnetic fastener. An umbrella is positioned between the base and the magnetic fastener. The umbrella is operative to flex or compress appropriately to permit the magnetic fastener to engage at least one of the two or more ratchets. The magnetic fastener clip adapts to different surface curvatures and thicknesses. The magnetic fastener clip is operative for blind attachment into a structure, such as a vehicle chassis i.e. door frame, chassis or roof. The boss may optionally be welded to hold the magnetic fastener against the umbrella. An optional carrier is attached to the base to provide additional height for suitable applications. | 06-16-2011 |
20110298239 | Module load enabling bracket - The present invention is a moveable connector for connecting two components on a vehicle. The connector has a body portion, and a first end formed as part of the body portion. The connector is movable about at least one axis located at the first end of the body portion. The connector is also connected to a first vehicle component, such as a carrier, using the first end of the body portion. There is also a second end formed as part of the body portion. The second end is operable for being connected to a second vehicle component, such as a fender. During assembly, the first vehicle component is positioned relative to the second vehicle component, and the connector is pivoted about the axis to allow the second end of the body portion to be connected to the second vehicle component. | 12-08-2011 |
20130168989 | VEHICULAR FASTENING STRUCTURE - A vehicular fastening structure for fastening a cabin | 07-04-2013 |
20130334834 | APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING FENDER PANEL OF VEHICLE - An apparatus for assembling a fender panel of a vehicle, including a single-type bracket may have a horizontal assembly surface at an upper end portion thereof, and an assembly end having a fender panel assembly aperture at a lower end portion thereof extending from the horizontal assembly surface toward a front side of the vehicle, wherein the assembly end of the single-type bracket may be mounted on a front end portion of a fender panel located between a front end module and a bumper cover, and wherein the horizontal assembly surface may be fixed to a lower end portion of a fender apron upper member. | 12-19-2013 |
20140239659 | BODY MOUNT HAVING SUSPENDED RING MEMBER - A body mount supports and couples components of a vehicle. An inner support member and an outer support member of the body mount may have a circular cross-section. The inner support member may be disposed within the outer support member. The elastomeric member of the body mount may include an intermediate body and a ring portion. The intermediate body may be fixedly coupled to and between the inner support member and the outer support member. The ring portion extends from the intermediate body via a plurality of columns. A plurality of windows are formed between the plurality of columns. The plurality of columns are compressible, such that when the plurality of columns are compressed, the intermediate body and the ring portion are in contact with each other. | 08-28-2014 |
20140361566 | CAB REAR MOUNTING DEVICE - A cab rear mounting device includes: a pair of posts disposed at a predetermined interval in a width direction of a vehicle, and fixedly mounted to a vehicle body; strikers mounted to the pair of posts, respectively; a pair of locking devices mounted to the cab, and coupled to each striker to be locked, so as to fix the cab to the vehicle body, or separated from each striker to be unlocked, so as to release the cab from the vehicle body; and damper devices mounted to the posts, respectively, and configured to absorb vibration or shock, thereby promoting a decrease in the number of components, and weight and cost of the vehicle. | 12-11-2014 |
20150069779 | ELASTIC TUBE ALIGNMENT AND FASTENING SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING PRECISE ALIGNMENT AND FASTENING OF COMPONENTS - An elastically averaged alignment system includes a first component having a first alignment member, an attachment element, and a support element, and a second component having a second alignment member, an alignment aperture, and an engagement surface that engages with the support element. The attachment element includes an attachment portion and an elastically deformable alignment element portion. The elastically deformable alignment element portion is configured and disposed to interferingly, deformably and matingly engage the alignment aperture. The attachment portion includes a hollow tube having a first wall thickness, and the elastically deformable alignment element portion includes a hollow tube having a second wall thickness less than the first wall thickness. Portions of the elastically deformable alignment element portion when inserted into the alignment aperture elastically deform to an elastically averaged final configuration that aligns the first alignment member with the second alignment member in at least two planar orthogonal directions. | 03-12-2015 |
20150375806 | CAST LOAD STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE BODY TO FRAME MOUNT - A mounting member for securing a vehicle body to a chassis frame includes a horizontal base wall defining a mounting hole used to assemble the body to a receptacle on the frame. The mounting member further includes a plurality of side walls extending from the base wall to connect to a floor panel of the vehicle body. A boss protrudes from the base wall to the floor panel and includes a bore aligned with the mounting hole. The mounting member also includes at least one gusset extending from the boss to the base wall. The base wall, side walls, boss, and the at least one gusset are integrally formed as a single unitary body. | 12-31-2015 |
20150375808 | FLOOR LOAD STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE BODY TO FRAME MOUNT - A vehicle floor structure includes a cross member having a substantially constant cross section shape. A spacing member is disposed beneath the cross member for securing to a chassis frame. The spacing member is positioned relative to the cross member to define an enclosed cavity between the spacing member and the cross member. The floor structure also includes a first collar affixed within the enclosed cavity. A fastener extends through the spacing member and the cross member, and compresses the first collar when the floor structure is secured to the chassis frame. | 12-31-2015 |
20160016522 | CONTINOUSLY ADAPTIVE FASTENER CLIP - A fastener clip includes a base plate and a first and second pair of laterally offset legs extending from the base plate. At least one first wing extends from the first pair of laterally offset legs. The at least one first wing has an engagement region. At least one second wing extends from the second pair of laterally offset legs. The at least one second wing also has an engagement region. A first joined portion extends from the first pair of legs and a second joined portion extends from the second pair of legs with the first joined portion and the second joined portion extending and overlapping over and under each other. First locking tabs extend sideways from the first joined portion folded over against the overlapping second portion, and second locking tabs extend sideways from the second joined portion folded over against the overlapping first portion. | 01-21-2016 |
20160251037 | DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A CROSS-MEMBER OF A DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE | 09-01-2016 |
296350200 | Having occupant safety feature (e.g., means to absorb collision impact, etc.) | 2 |
20150042121 | CONNECTING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING A VEHICLE SUB-FRAME AND A VEHICLE BODY AND VEHICLE COMPRISING THE SAME - A connecting device for connecting a vehicle sub-frame and a vehicle body and a vehicle comprising the connecting device are also provided. The connecting device comprises a first end adapted to be fastened onto the vehicle sub-frame, and a second end adapted to be fastened onto the vehicle body, and the second end has at least one first branch adapted to be fastened onto a side member of the vehicle body and at least one second branch adapted to be fastened onto a bottom floor of the vehicle body. | 02-12-2015 |
20150336618 | VEHICLE SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A vehicle support structure including a vehicle floor, a vehicle frame and a restraining member. The vehicle floor includes a structural member rigidly attached to a lower surface of the vehicle floor. The vehicle frame is attached to the vehicle floor and includes a frame member that extends adjacent to and spaced apart from the structural member. The restraining member has a first end section attached to a first side of the structural member, a second end section attached to a second side of the structural member, and a restraining section extending from the first end section to the second end section. The restraining member at least partially encircles the frame member and is spaced apart from the frame member with a limited range of non-contacting movement between the restraining member and the frame member. | 11-26-2015 |
296350300 | Removable body | 4 |
20110074174 | Vehicle mounting collar - A collar system for a connecting the cab of a vehicle to the cargo bed cover or similar boxed attachment, the vehicle mounting collar including a webbed collar frame designed to mount to a standard driver's compartment or cab, without modification to the vehicle. The collar and attachment method are extremely flexible and accommodates any vehicle tolerance variation. The collar mounts to the rear flange on the cab of the vehicle, and the bulkhead of the collar has slots to receive shell of the cargo bed cover. Shell bolts within the bulkhead slots allow the shell to be adjustably repositionable on the bulkhead of the collar by slippage of the shell bolts within the bulkhead slots. | 03-31-2011 |
20110260487 | RAPID DEPLOYMENT MODULE CARRIER - A Rapid Deployment Modular Carrier (RDMC) that incorporates a unique locking system and auxiliary control systems for the loading, transportation, and unloading of Rapid Deployment Modules (RDM's). The locking system has a hinging powered arm, linear driven pin, and rotating locking clip. The auxiliary systems has an electronic control panel that manages the engagement and disengagement of the locking system. The control panel also manages the suspension components of the RDMC, adjusting ride height and handling characteristics as needed. | 10-27-2011 |
20140062119 | LID LOCK STRUCTURE FOR SADDLE TYPE VEHICLE - A lid lock structure for a saddle type vehicle that can achieve a reduction in the weight of a vehicle body cover while a lock member is attached to a vehicle body cover side. The lid lock structure for a saddle type vehicle includes a lock member capable of locking a lid in a closed state that is fixed to an upper inner cover and placed on upper frames below the upper inner cover. | 03-06-2014 |
20140292014 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR CAB - A cab frame mounting system is disclosed. The cab frame mounting system includes a cab mount to mount to a cab and a frame mount to mount to a frame. The cab frame mounting system includes a pin configured to couple the cab mount and the frame mount. The pin defines a pin axis. Further, the cab mount includes a bracket. The bracket has an upright member having an opening formed therein to receive the pin. The frame mount includes a mounting head. The mounting head includes a base structure. The cab mount also includes a protruding head having an opening formed therein to receive the pin. The bracket of the cab mount includes a flange portion extending from the upright member. The bracket is coupled to the base structure of the mounting head with removable mechanical fasteners. | 10-02-2014 |