公开(公告)号：WO2014031109A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：PCT/US2012/051779

申请日：2012-08-22

Applicant: VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC ,  LANGHOFF, Richard V.

Inventor： LANGHOFF, Richard V.

IPC: A47C17/64 ,  B60P3/38

CPC classification number: B60P3/38 ,  A47C17/80 ,  A47C21/08 ,  B60R21/06 ,  B60R21/18 ,  B60R22/02 ,  B60R2021/0034 ,  B60R2022/028

Abstract: The present invention relates to a roll over restraint system for a vehicle. The roll over restraint system includes a mattress, restraint belt section, and one or more activation sensors. The restraint belt section extends laterally across the mattress. The one or more activation sensors detect the occurrence of at least one of a vehicle declaration threshold, a vehicle attitude change threshold, or a vehicle crash and in response thereto generate a signal. The signal results in at least one pre-tensioning devices increasing the tension applied to the restraint belt section and/or inflation of the restraint belt section.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种车辆的翻转约束系统。 翻转约束系统包括床垫，约束带部分和一个或多个激活传感器。 约束带部横向延伸穿过床垫。 一个或多个激活传感器检测车辆声明阈值，车辆姿态改变阈值或车辆碰撞中的至少一个的发生，并响应于此产生信号。 信号导致至少一个预张紧装置增加施加到约束带部分的张力和/或约束带部分的膨胀。

公开(公告)号：WO2013169257A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：PCT/US2012/037288

申请日：2012-05-10

Applicant: VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC ,  PIPE, Rickey Arnold

Inventor： PIPE, Rickey Arnold

IPC: B65D6/40 ,  B65D21/02 ,  B65D21/028 ,  B60P3/24

CPC classification number: B60P3/24 ,  B60P1/162

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular reservoir and method. The modular reservoir includes a body. A reservoir cavity extends longitudinally within the body and is provided with first and second ends. An external surface of the body is provided with a plurality of longitudinally extending tabs and a plurality of longitudinally extending grooves. The tabs are provided with a substantially nesting cross-sectional shape, with respect to a cross-sectional shape of the grooves. First and second end caps are located at the first and second ends of the reservoir cavity. The first and second end caps enclose the reservoir cavity.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种模块化储层和方法。 模块化储存器包括一个主体。 容器腔在主体内纵向延伸并设有第一和第二端。 本体的外表面设置有多个纵向延伸的突片和多个纵向延伸的槽。 突片相对于槽的横截面形状具有基本上嵌套的横截面形状。 第一和第二端盖位于储存器腔的第一和第二端。 第一和第二端盖包围储存腔。

公开(公告)号：WO2013055325A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-18

申请号：PCT/US2011/055930

申请日：2011-10-12

Applicant: VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC ,  HE, Wei ,  HEINECKE, Mathew Frederick

Inventor： HE, Wei ,  HEINECKE, Mathew Frederick

IPC: B60J7/00

CPC classification number: B62D35/001

Abstract: A truck for pulling a semi-trailer includes an operator cab positioned on a frame and a fifth wheel mounted on the frame for receiving an underside of the semi-trailer. The trailer when attached to the truck defines a gap between a forward most portion of the semi-trailer and rearward most portion of the operator cab. A fairing can be located on the frame, aft of the operator cab and forward of at least a portion of the fifth wheel. The fairing can block at least a portion of the air flow attempting to enter the gap from below the frame.

Abstract translation: 用于牵引半挂车的卡车包括位于框架上的操作者驾驶室和安装在框架上的用于接收半挂车下侧的第五轮。 拖车当连接到卡车时，定义了半挂车的最前部分和驾驶室后方最大部分之间的间隙。 整流罩可以位于框架上，操作员驾驶室的后部和第五轮的至少一部分的前方。 整流罩可以阻挡试图从框架下方进入间隙的空气流的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：WO2012135564A2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：PCT/US2012031343

申请日：2012-03-30

Applicant: VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA LLC ,  SORRELLS MICHAEL ,  HEINECKE MATHEW FREDERICK ,  HE WEI ,  HOMER ROB ,  BALICKI BRIAN D ,  ANDERSON IAN P ,  HAUGH GLYN COLIN

Inventor： SORRELLS MICHAEL ,  HEINECKE MATHEW FREDERICK ,  HE WEI ,  HOMER ROB ,  BALICKI BRIAN D ,  ANDERSON IAN P ,  HAUGH GLYN COLIN

IPC: B62D37/02

CPC classification number: B62D35/008 ,  B60R1/0605

Abstract: An air deflector for a vehicle A -pillar and side view mirror is formed as a unitary structure including an A-pillar vane and tipper and lower support arms. The vane is formed as a longitudinally elongated panel curved in a lateral direction. The vane is mountable adjacent to and spaced from a vehicle A-pillar with a concave surface facing the A-pillar. An upper arm extends laterally from a top end of the vane and encases a vehicle mirror upper support and a lower arm extends laterally from a bottom end of the vane and encases a vehicle mirror lower support. The vane is configured to control a flow air past the A-pillar and the upper arm and lower arms are shaped to guide an air flow around the mirror supports.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的导风板A柱和侧视镜形成为包括A柱叶片和自卸车以及下支撑臂的整体结构。 叶片形成为沿横向方向弯曲的纵向细长板。 叶片可以靠近车辆A柱并与其间隔开，并且具有面向A柱的凹面。 上臂从叶片的顶端横向延伸并且包围车辆镜面上支撑件，并且下臂从叶片的底端横向延伸并且包围车辆后视镜下支撑件。 叶片构造成控制流过A柱的流动空气，并且上臂和下臂成形为引导反射镜支撑件周围的空气流。

公开(公告)号：WO2012134439A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：PCT/US2011/030191

申请日：2011-03-28

Applicant: VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC ,  RAMOS, Sandro, Roberto, Azevedo ,  GHANTAE, Srikanth, Sundaresh ,  SORRELLS, Michael

Inventor： RAMOS, Sandro, Roberto, Azevedo ,  GHANTAE, Srikanth, Sundaresh ,  SORRELLS, Michael

IPC: B60J1/00

CPC classification number: B60J1/02 ,  B62D35/001 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: The present invention relates to a roof fairing body and a method of installing a roof fairing on a vehicle. The roof fairing includes a lower fairing body section, an upper fairing body section, a shipping configuration, and an operable configuration. The lower fairing body section includes a front wall and side walls extending rearward from opposite ends of the front wall. The front wall and side walls cooperate to define an upper roof fairing section receiving space. The upper fairing body section is configured to mate with the lower fairing body section to form at least one hinge. When in the shipping configuration, the upper roof fairing section is positioned at least partially within the upper roof fairing section receiving space of the lower fairing body section, whereby the roof fairing body is provided with a shipping height and the upper roof fairing section and the lower fairing body section mate to form at least one hinge. When in an operable configuration the upper roof fairing section pivots about the at least one hinge whereby the upper roof fairing section is situated at least partially above the lower fairing body section and the roof fairing body is provided with an operable height that is greater than the shipping height.

Abstract translation: 屋顶整流罩本体技术领域本发明涉及一种屋顶整流罩体及其在车辆上安装车顶整流罩的方法。 屋顶整流罩包括下整流罩主体部分，上整流罩主体部分，运输配置和可操作构造。 下整流罩主体部分包括前壁和从前壁的相对端向后延伸的侧壁。 前壁和侧壁配合以限定上部整流罩部分的容纳空间。 上整流罩主体部分构造成与下整流罩主体部分配合以形成至少一个铰链。 当处于运输构造时，上部车顶整流装置至少部分地位于下部整流罩主体部分的上部车顶整流罩容纳空间内，由此车顶整流罩设有运输高度，上部车顶整流罩和 下整流罩主体部分配合以形成至少一个铰链。 当处于可操作的构造时，上部屋顶整流装置围绕至少一个铰链枢转，由此上部屋顶整流装置至少部分地位于下部整流罩主体部分的上方，并且车顶整流罩主体设有可操作的高度， 运输高度。

公开(公告)号：WO2012099569A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：PCT/US2011/021450

申请日：2011-01-17

Applicant: VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC ,  BURCHETT, Chad, L. ,  FOWLER, Arthur, N. ,  PRUDEN, Michael, B.

Inventor： BURCHETT, Chad, L. ,  FOWLER, Arthur, N. ,  PRUDEN, Michael, B.

IPC: B62D53/00 ,  B62D53/08

CPC classification number: B60D1/42 ,  B62D35/001 ,  B62D53/068 ,  B62D53/0814

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable towing system and a method for adjusting a length of a longitudinally extending gap between a cab of a truck tractor and a trailer. The truck tractor is provided with at least one front axle, at least one rear axle, and a fifth wheel. The trailer provided with at least one axle and a kingpin. At least two of the fifth wheel, the kingpin, and the at least one axle are repositionable along the truck tractor or the trailer as the truck tractor tows the trailer, whereby the length of the gap is determined according to the position of the fifth wheel and the kingpin.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种可调节牵引系统和一种用于调节卡车拖拉机的驾驶室和拖车之间的纵向延伸间隙的长度的方法。 卡车拖拉机设置有至少一个前轴，至少一个后轴和第五轮。 拖车至少配有一个轴和一个主销。 当卡车拖拉机牵引拖车时，第五轮，主销和至少一个轴中的至少两个可沿卡车拖拉机或拖车重新定位，由此间隙的长度根据第五轮的位置确定 和主角。

公开(公告)号：WO2012002948A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-05

申请号：PCT/US2010/040542

申请日：2010-06-30

Applicant: VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC ,  STARNES, Alan Manning ,  FINLEY, Robert William

Inventor： STARNES, Alan Manning ,  FINLEY, Robert William

IPC: B60B7/12

CPC classification number: B60B7/12 ,  B60B7/00 ,  B60B7/0073 ,  B60B7/066

Abstract: A wheel cover includes a quick fasten and release device for securing the wheel cover to a vehicle wheel. The device includes a clamp mechanism extending from a central location on the wheel cover. The clamp includes grappling fingers that engage the wheel hub flange when drawn into engagement by a mechanism operated by a handle accessible from the outward facing surface of the wheel cover.

Abstract translation: 轮盖包括用于将车轮盖固定到车轮的快速紧固和释放装置。 该装置包括从轮盖上的中心位置延伸的夹紧机构。 夹具包括抓钩指状物，当通过由从轮罩的向外表面接近的手柄操作的机构拉入啮合时，轮毂凸缘接合轮毂凸缘。

公开(公告)号：WO2014098844A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：PCT/US2012/070627

申请日：2012-12-19

Applicant: VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Inventor： BREWER, Robert, Renie

IPC: F16F9/04

CPC classification number: B62D33/0608 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G11/28 ,  B60G99/002 ,  B60G99/008 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/242 ,  B60G2204/162 ,  F16F9/049

Abstract: A self-adjusting, self-damping air spring having a first air spring disposed between a cab and a frame of a vehicle and a second air spring in fluid communication with the first air spring. The second air spring positioned relative to the first to provide an opposition force in response to a change in height of the first air spring. This change in height corresponds to a change in displacement between the cab and the frame. The opposition force provided by the second air spring acting to dampen the changes in displacement.

Abstract translation: 一种自调节自消音空气弹簧，其具有设置在驾驶室和车辆框架之间的第一空气弹簧和与第一空气弹簧流体连通的第二空气弹簧。 第二空气弹簧相对于第一空气弹簧定位，以响应于第一空气弹簧的高度变化而提供对抗力。 这种高度变化对应于驾驶室和车架之间的位移变化。 由第二空气弹簧提供的反对力用来抑制位移的变化。

公开(公告)号：WO2014007795A3

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：PCT/US2012045228

申请日：2012-07-02

Applicant: VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA LLC ,  JANSSON STEFAN B ,  GORDON ERIK

Inventor： JANSSON STEFAN B ,  GORDON ERIK

IPC: G01G19/08

CPC classification number: B60G17/04 ,  B60G17/017 ,  B60G2400/252 ,  B60G2400/51222 ,  B60G2400/97 ,  B60G2500/201 ,  B60G2500/30 ,  B60G2800/914 ,  B60G2800/915

Abstract: A method for distributing load forces among axles of a truck having a front steer axle and two rear axles, the rear axles including an air suspension, includes the steps of monitoring a load on each of the axles and generating a load signal therefrom, increasing a pressure in a forward rear axle air suspension relative to a pressure in a rearward rear axle suspension to decrease a load on the steer axle, and decreasing a pressure in a forward rear axle air suspension relative to a rearward rear axle suspension to increase a load on the steer axle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在具有前转向轴和两个后轴的卡车的车轴之间分配载荷力的方法，后轴包括空气悬架，该方法包括以下步骤：监测每个车轴上的载荷并由此产生载荷信号， 前后轴空气悬架中的压力相对于后后轴悬架中的压力来减小转向轴上的负载，并且减小前后轴空气悬架中相对于后后轴悬架的压力以增加 转向轴。

公开(公告)号：WO2013172839A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：PCT/US2012/038341

申请日：2012-05-17

Applicant: VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC ,  KISELIS, Gregory Paul

Inventor： KISELIS, Gregory Paul

IPC: B60G11/34

CPC classification number: B60G17/0275 ,  B60G5/03 ,  B60G11/34 ,  B60G11/46 ,  B60G2202/112 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2400/0521 ,  B60G2500/20 ,  B60G2500/22

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle provided with a sprung mass, including a vehicle frame, at least one axle provided with first and second ends, and a suspension system provided with a mechanical springs and leveling springs. The mechanical springs connect the axle ends to the frame and are provided with a spring rate in a rebound direction that is greater than or substantially equal to a spring rate in a jounce direction. The leveling springs are configured to support the sprung mass at one or more sprung mass load points, whereby the first and second mechanical springs may become substantially unloaded by the sprung mass of the vehicle at the one or more sprung mass load points.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种具有弹簧体的车辆，其包括车架，设置有第一和第二端的至少一个轴，以及设置有机械弹簧和调平弹簧的悬架系统。 机械弹簧将轴端部连接到框架，并且具有大于或基本上等于弹簧刚度方向的弹簧刚度的回弹方向的弹簧刚度。 平整弹簧构造成在一个或多个弹簧质量负载点处支撑簧上质量，由此第一和第二机械弹簧可以在一个或多个弹簧质量负载点处被车辆的悬挂质量基本上卸载。