Patent classifications
B60N99/00
Vehicle body front structure
A vehicle body front structure includes a front side frame body provided on the front portion of the vehicle body, the front side frame including a front frame extending to the longitudinal direction and a rear frame extending downward from the rear end portion of the front frame to the rear direction, the rear portion of the front frame has a front bulkhead and a rear bulkhead which are longitudinally spaced from each other, a recessed portion which recesses the outside wall outside in the width direction of the vehicle to the inside in the width direction of the vehicle, and the recessed portion is positioned between the front bulkhead and the rear bulkhead.
VEHICLE INTERIOR LAYOUT
A vehicle interior layout includes a console having a support structure configured to be mounted on the floor of the vehicle and topped by an upper part, the upper part being rotatable around a substantially vertical pivot axis (A).
Bulldozer
Provided is a bulldozer enabling the visibility of a rearward area of the bulldozer's body to be improved. The bulldozer includes a cab for an operator to be aboard, a fuel tank disposed rearward of the cab, and a work platform serving as a scaffold for an operator. A notch is formed at a front edge of the work platform.
Vehicle body structure
A vehicle body structure includes a front side member, a body attachment structure and an off-center impact structure. The body attachment structure is attached to an outboard wall of the front side member along a front-section forward of an outboard opening and extends in an outboard direction from the front side member. The off-center impact structure has an elongated member with a straight portion that extends through the outboard opening and into a hollow interior of the front side member. The elongated member is fixedly coupled to the outboard wall of the front side member adjacent to, spaced apart from and rearward of the body attachment structure. In response to an impact event of an off-center impact test the body attachment structure deforms and moves into contact with the elongated member transferring impact force to the elongated member.
Tapered crush can
Crush cans for motor vehicles are provided herein. An example crush can includes a first open end, a second open end, and a longitudinal axis running from the first open end to the second open end. The crush can further includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. The top wall and the bottom wall taper from the second open end towards the first open end. The crush can uniformly collapses when under compressive forces along the longitudinal axis.
Three-wheeled vehicle crumple zone
A three-wheeled vehicle crumple zone is described. The crumple zone includes a triangular, single-sided swing arm coupling a wheel to a frame of the vehicle at an end-most portion of the vehicle. The swing arm includes a u-shaped frame yoke coupling the swing arm to the frame and an angled wheel yoke coupling the wheel to the swing arm. The wheel yoke extends from the frame yoke at an angle ranging from 40 to 70 degrees, such that the frame yoke, the wheel yoke, and a centerline axis extending perpendicularly from the frame yoke form a right triangle.
Adjustable footrest
An adjustable footrest for an occupant of a vehicle is presented herein. The footrest includes: a footpad, motor, and stem. The footpad extends from the foot well of the vehicle and is configured for engagement by a foot. The motor has an elongated axle. The stem is configured to be mounted to the underside of footpad at a first end and to the axle at a second end. Moreover, the stem second end moves telescopically along the axle body during motor operation, wherein such telescopic movement produces movement of the stem first end along the underside of the footpad, and wherein such stem first end movement produces corresponding angular movement of the footpad.
Adjustable footrest
An adjustable footrest for an occupant of a vehicle is presented herein. The footrest includes: a footpad, motor, and stem. The footpad extends from the foot well of the vehicle and is configured for engagement by a foot. The motor has an elongated axle. The stem is configured to be mounted to the underside of footpad at a first end and to the axle at a second end. Moreover, the stem second end moves telescopically along the axle body during motor operation, wherein such telescopic movement produces movement of the stem first end along the underside of the footpad, and wherein such stem first end movement produces corresponding angular movement of the footpad.
Reinforcing structure of vehicle frame member
A reinforcing structure of a vehicle frame member includes: ribs that integrally connect standing wall portions, that are formed at a planar portion of a vehicle frame member, to one another, and that reinforce the planar portion; portions of gradually changing thickness that are formed at connected portions of the ribs with the standing wall portions; portions of gradually changing height that are formed at the connected portions of the ribs with the standing wall portions; first curved portions that are formed at the portions of gradually changing thickness; second curved portions that are formed at the portions of gradually changing thickness; third curved portions that are formed at the portions of gradually changing height; and fourth curved portions that are formed at the portions of gradually changing height.
Reinforcement pillar for a vehicle having an integrated heater duct
A reinforcement assembly for a structural pillar includes an upper reinforcement that extends over a top of a wheel house and first and second surfaces. An area extends between the first and second surfaces such that the area defines a substantial right triangle over the wheel house. A slot within the area is defined to allow a duct connected to a casing to extend through the upper reinforcement. The reinforcement assembly further includes a lower reinforcement attached to the first surface of the upper reinforcement. The lower reinforcement extends parallel to the wheel house and perpendicular to the floor such that a load path is established through the upper and lower reinforcements.