Patent classifications
B62D47/00
MODULAR VEHICLE FOR PEDESTRIAN ENVIRONMENT
A modular vehicle for transporting an individual, the vehicle comprising a main frame comprising a rear end and a front end opposite to the rear end, the main frame defining a longitudinal axis. The modular vehicle comprises at least two seats mounted side-by-side in a single row substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, each of the at least two seats adapted for seating an individual, each of the two seats comprising a seat surface; and a backrest facing substantially toward the front end. The modular vehicle further comprises a driving area at the rear end of the main frame for driving the vehicle.
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
- Chad K. Smith ,
- Robert S. Messina ,
- Chris K. Yakes ,
- Mark J. Charniak ,
- Neil E. DeKarske ,
- Mike A. Koenigs ,
- Michael S. Poetter ,
- Devon C. Palmer ,
- Jesse D. Gander ,
- Jason J. Zuleger ,
- Megan N. Schultz ,
- Troy D. Lind ,
- Michael R. Yanacek ,
- Kevin L. Pennau ,
- Andrew L. Drach ,
- Steve Volkman ,
- Nathaniel J. Harter ,
- Justin N. Rittenhouse ,
- Peter K. Kramer ,
- Annelise L. Kotenberg ,
- Christopher J. Rukas
A vehicle includes a chassis, a suspension system coupled to the chassis, a front axle, a first rear axle, and a second rear axle coupled to the chassis by the suspension system, and a powertrain coupled to the chassis and at least one of the front axle, the first rear axle, and the second rear axle. The powertrain is configured to drive the at least one of the front axle, the first rear axle, and the second rear axle. The chassis, the suspension system, the front axle, the first rear axle, and the second rear axle provide a payload capacity rating of at least 1,750 pounds. The vehicle has an overall width between 60 inches and 80 inches.
Side-by-side utility vehicle
A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame assembly extends generally along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a front seating section coupled to the frame. The front seating section is configured to support an operator and a first passenger. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a rear seating section coupled to the frame. The rear seating section is configured to support a second passenger and a third passenger. The rear seating section has an angled panel configured as a dead pedal for the second and third passengers, and a portion of the rear seating section extends forwardly into the front seating section.
Reconfigurable Shared Use Vehicle
The present invention is a multi-use dynamically reconfigurable vehicle, used for vehicle/ride sharing with integral yet reconfigurable for optimal passenger or courier service by reconfiguring the vehicle interior space and/or body shape specific to the vehicle service to create additional space respectively for the transport of passengers or cargo/boxes. The vehicle is particularly adept at reconfiguration with compatibility of an external automated process to load/unload its cargo while also enabling a high aerodynamic efficiency while in a driving mode.
CONFIGURABLE TRANSPORTATION STRUCTURE
A system includes a support structure that includes a bottom surface and a connector plate pivotably connected to the bottom surface, and a device including a wheel, the device being releaseably connectable to the connector plate.
METHOD FOR STACKING A VEHICLE ON TOP OF ANOTHER, SIMILAR VEHICLE, AND STACKABLE VEHICLE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD
The invention refers to a method for stacking a first motor vehicle on top of a second motor vehicle, comprising the steps of providing a set of rear ramps at the rear part of the lower vehicle, said rear ramps linking the rear part of the roof of the cabin of the lower vehicle, to the ground; providing a set of front ramps or supports in the front part of the roof of the cabin of the lower vehicle, said set of front ramps or supports being such that the front wheels of the upper vehicle, can roll over the same; rolling the upper vehicle on said rear ramps of the lower vehicle so that the upper vehicle ascends or climbs from a position on the ground to a position on top of the roof of the lower vehicle; continue rolling said upper vehicle over the roof of the lower vehicle until it reaches a final stack position, indicated by a stopping means, in which the front wheels of the upper vehicle rest upon the front ramps or supports of the lower vehicle, the rear wheels of the upper vehicle rest upon the rear ramps of the lower vehicle, where the upper vehicle and lower vehicle are substantially vertically aligned, and where the front wheels and rear wheels of the upper vehicle in final rest position are in a lower height than the height of the roof of the lower vehicle; securing the upper vehicle to the lower vehicle by suitable fastening means, where the fastening force of the fastening means preferably is such that the suspensions of the upper vehicle are compressed by about 3 to 5 cm, thus reducing the overall height of the vehicle stack; and, removing, folding or retracting part of or the entirety of the rear ramps of the lower vehicle.
Additionally, the invention refers to a vehicle that can carry out said stacking method, which comprises a vehicle body comprising four wheels and a roofed cabin, a pair of front ramps or supports located at both sides of the front end of the roof of the cabin and a pair of rear ramps located at both sides of the rear end of the roof of the cabin. The stackable vehicle further comprises means for rapid aerial deployment (airdrop) of vehicles transported in a stack in a transport aircraft.
Vehicle for a pedestrian environment
The present document describes a vehicle for transporting an individual in a pedestrian environment, the vehicle comprising: a main frame comprising a rear end and a front end, the main frame defining a longitudinal axis corresponding to a direction of straight forward movement of the vehicle; a motor mounted on the main frame and a drive unit operatively connected to the motor for propelling the main frame; a seat assembly mounted on the main frame, the seat assembly comprising at least two seats having an alignment direction corresponding to a direction the individual faces when seated in one of the at least two seats, the alignment direction making an angle between 45 degrees and 90 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis defined by the main frame; and a driving area at a rear end of the main frame for driving and operating the main frame.
Vehicle for a pedestrian environment
The present document describes a vehicle for transporting an individual in a pedestrian environment, the vehicle comprising: a main frame comprising a rear end and a front end, the main frame defining a longitudinal axis corresponding to a direction of straight forward movement of the vehicle; a motor mounted on the main frame and a drive unit operatively connected to the motor for propelling the main frame; a seat assembly mounted on the main frame, the seat assembly comprising at least two seats having an alignment direction corresponding to a direction the individual faces when seated in one of the at least two seats, the alignment direction making an angle between 45 degrees and 90 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis defined by the main frame; and a driving area at a rear end of the main frame for driving and operating the main frame.
Off-road vehicle
- Chad K. Smith ,
- Robert S. Messina ,
- Chris K. Yakes ,
- Mark J. Charniak ,
- Neil E. DeKarske ,
- Mike A. Koenigs ,
- Michael S. Poetter ,
- Devon C. Palmer ,
- Jesse D. Gander ,
- Jason J. Zuleger ,
- Megan N. Schultz ,
- Troy D. Lind ,
- Michael R. Yanacek ,
- Kevin L. Pennau ,
- Andrew L. Drach ,
- Steve Volkman ,
- Nathaniel J. Harter ,
- Justin N. Rittenhouse ,
- Peter K. Kramer ,
- Annelise L. Kotenberg ,
- Christopher J. Rukas
A vehicle includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, a powertrain coupled to the chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a rear module coupled to the chassis behind the cab. The powertrain is configured to drive at least one of the front axle or the rear axle. The rear module is selectively reconfigurable between a plurality of configurations.
VEHICLE DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD
A method for a display system of a motor vehicle is provided. The motor vehicle comprises one or more seats for occupants of the vehicle, the position and/or orientation of the seats within an interior of the motor vehicle being variable. The method comprises: determining a position and/or orientation of the seats; determining an orientation at least a first portion of an image to be displayed by the display system according to the position and/or orientation of the seats; and displaying the image such that at least the first portion of the image is in the determined orientation. A display system for a motor vehicle is also provided.