Patent classifications
B62D21/12
Universal Axle-Hub Assembly
A universal axle-hub assembly is provided for an off-road vehicle. The universal axle-hub assembly comprises a wheel hub that receives a constant velocity (CV) axle snout into an opening extending through an axle support of the wheel hub. An outboard-most portion of the opening is a splined portion that engages with similar splines disposed on an outboard-most portion of the CV axle snout. An inboard-most portion of the opening is a smooth portion that receives a smooth portion of the CV axle snout. The axle support extends through an entirety of the width of a bearing that supports the wheel hub, such that the bearing supports the smooth portion of the CV axle snout and substantially eliminates shear forces acting on the splined portion of the CV axle snout. A bearing carrier supports the bearing and may be fastened onto a trailing arm or a spindle of the off-road vehicle.
UNMANNED VEHICLE CHASSIS AND UNMANNED VEHICLE
The disclosure relates to an unmanned vehicle chassis (1). The unmanned vehicle chassis (1) comprises at least two chassis units (11), the at least two chassis units (11) being spliced to form the unmanned vehicle chassis (1). The unmanned vehicle chassis (1) is formed by splicing at least two chassis units (11), so unmanned vehicle chassis (1) of different sizes can be formed by splicing different numbers of chassis units (11) to carry cargo boxes of different sizes, without the need to specially design and develop different chassis for cargo boxes of different sizes, thereby reducing the research and development cost. The disclosure also relates to an unmanned vehicle.
UNMANNED VEHICLE CHASSIS AND UNMANNED VEHICLE
The disclosure relates to an unmanned vehicle chassis (1). The unmanned vehicle chassis (1) comprises at least two chassis units (11), the at least two chassis units (11) being spliced to form the unmanned vehicle chassis (1). The unmanned vehicle chassis (1) is formed by splicing at least two chassis units (11), so unmanned vehicle chassis (1) of different sizes can be formed by splicing different numbers of chassis units (11) to carry cargo boxes of different sizes, without the need to specially design and develop different chassis for cargo boxes of different sizes, thereby reducing the research and development cost. The disclosure also relates to an unmanned vehicle.
CHASSIS FRAME MODULE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
A chassis frame module for an electric vehicle may include: a main frame; a front frame connected to the front of the main frame; and a rear frame connected to the rear of the main frame. The front frame may include: a first front frame disposed at the front of the main frame; a second front frame extending from the first front frame toward the main frame; and a front joint part configured to connect the main frame and the second front frame.
Chassis frame module for electric vehicle
A chassis frame module for an electric vehicle may include: a main frame; a front frame connected to the front of the main frame; and a rear frame connected to the rear of the main frame. The front frame may include: a first front frame disposed at the front of the main frame; a second front frame extending from the first front frame toward the main frame; and a front joint part configured to connect the main frame and the second front frame.
Chassis frame module for electric vehicle
A chassis frame module for an electric vehicle may include: a main frame; a front frame connected to the front of the main frame; and a rear frame connected to the rear of the main frame. The front frame may include: a first front frame disposed at the front of the main frame; a second front frame extending from the first front frame toward the main frame; and a front joint part configured to connect the main frame and the second front frame.
PUSHER LIFT CART
Disclosed is a pusher lift cart comprising a pusher lift cart main frame having a first interfacing member and a second interfacing member configured to telescoping engage a first complementary interfacing member and a second complementary interfacing member, wherein the pusher cart main frame is configured to receive and move an axle.
VEHICLE OPERATION WITH INTERCHANGEABLE DRIVE MODULES
Vehicles may be composed of a relatively few number of “modules” that are assembled together during a final assembly process. An example vehicle may include a body module, a first drive module coupled to a first end of the body module, and a second drive module coupled to a second end of the body module. One or both of the drive modules may include a pair of wheels, a battery, an electric drive motor, and/or a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. One or both of the drive modules may also include a crash structure to absorb impacts. If a component of a drive module fails or is damaged, the drive module can be quickly and easily replaced with a new drive module, minimizing vehicle down time.
VEHICLE OPERATION WITH INTERCHANGEABLE DRIVE MODULES
Vehicles may be composed of a relatively few number of “modules” that are assembled together during a final assembly process. An example vehicle may include a body module, a first drive module coupled to a first end of the body module, and a second drive module coupled to a second end of the body module. One or both of the drive modules may include a pair of wheels, a battery, an electric drive motor, and/or a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. One or both of the drive modules may also include a crash structure to absorb impacts. If a component of a drive module fails or is damaged, the drive module can be quickly and easily replaced with a new drive module, minimizing vehicle down time.
Low suspension arm strut coupling
A low suspension arm strut coupling is provided for a suspension of an off-road vehicle. The suspension comprises a lower suspension arm that is hingedly coupled between a chassis of the off-road vehicle and a spindle assembly that is coupled with a front wheel. An upper suspension arm is hingedly coupled between the chassis and the spindle assembly. A strut is coupled between the lower suspension arm and the chassis. A lower pivot couples the strut to the lower suspension, and an upper pivot couples the strut to the chassis. The upper and lower pivots provide a lower center of gravity of the off-road vehicle and a relatively smaller shock angle. The lower suspension arm is reinforced to withstand forces due to movement of the front wheel and operation of the strut in response to travel over terrain.