SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150035266 | INTEGRAL TANK IN FRAME - An integral tank frame for an emergency response vehicle is provided. The integral tank frame includes a tank mounted within an envelope of space of a ladder frame. The ladder frame has side rails that support the tank on either side thereof. The tank can be mounted to the side rails such that it extends across the top of the side rails, interior to the side rails, or a combination thereof. | 02-05-2015 |
20140238967 | HEATED MOVEABLE GLASS FOR VEHICLES - A device comprises a vehicle frame portion; a vehicle window that is selectively movable relative to the vehicle frame portion between a open position and a closed position, the vehicle window comprising at least one conductive heating element; and at least one flexible electrical supply cord. A first portion of the at least one flexible electrical supply cord is attached to the vehicle window. A second portion of the at least one flexible electrical supply cord is attached to the vehicle frame portion. The at least one flexible electrical supply cord is configured to conductively connect the at least one conductive heating element to a vehicle electrical bus when the vehicle window is in the open position and when the vehicle window is in the closed position. | 08-28-2014 |
20140152035 | DROPPED FLOOR PUBLIC INTERFACE TRANSACTION AREA FOR RETAIL VEHICLES - An enclosure for a vehicle includes a wall that has an opening therein, a floor, and a lowered portion that is recessed into the floor in an area of the floor proximate the opening in the wall. | 06-05-2014 |
20140054916 | Composite Commercial Walk-In Van Body - A composite commercial walk-in van body is constructed via lightweight, composite structures. A composite floor structure having integral logistic tracks are joined to composite sidewalls that include integral rub rails that also integrally formed logistic tracks on an interior thereof. Pigment molded lower body panels that extend beyond the sidewalls are fully replaceable to enhance durability and maintenance of the walk-in van body. A one-piece molded roof eliminates leaks. Any necessary rivets are captured so as to prevent any wet-to-dry surface penetration. An easily accessible washer fluid and brake fluid reservoir aid in the maintenance and operability of the walk-in van body. Such elements contribute to substantial weight reduction, and increase in durability, functionality, and fuel economy of walk-in vans utilizing such a composite body. | 02-27-2014 |
20140049068 | Break Away Dash Panel - A dash assembly for the occupant area of a vehicle including a stationary section, a moveable section, first interface and a second interface is provided. The moveable section includes at least one contact zone configured to be engaged by a driver's knee in the event of an accident to absorb forces from the driver's knee. The first interface is between the stationary section and the moveable section and secures the moveable section to the stationary section at a first location. The second interface is between the stationary section and the moveable section and secures the moveable section to the stationary section at a second location spaced away from the first location. The second interface is configured to release prior to the first interface upon sufficient forces being applied to the at least one contact zone during an accident. | 02-20-2014 |
20140049027 | Air Bag Mounting Assembly and Methods - A knee air bag mounting system is provided that includes an air bag mount for a heavy truck-type vehicle. Such an air bag mount includes a front wall having an air bag aperture therein adapted for passage of an air bag module of the knee air bag system. The air bag mount also includes a first side wall extending away from the front wall, a second side wall extending away from the front wall in opposed-spaced relation to the first side wall, a top wall extending away from the front wall, and a bottom wall extending away from the front wall. A bracket structure is disposed within an interior space of the air bag mount and configured to provide a connection point for the air bag module. Each of the first and second side walls and top and bottom walls are free from direct connection to one another. | 02-20-2014 |
20130306006 | Method and Apparatus for Managing Airflow and Powertrain Cooling - An air flow apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus includes a shroud having a first end for connection to a cooling package, and a second end for connection to a fan ring. The fan ring of the apparatus is configured to mount directly to an engine block and surround a fan of the engine block. The apparatus also includes a duct positioned below the shroud and fan ring. The duct has a first opening that opens to an engine compartment, and a second opening that opens to ambient. A flow path extends between the first and second openings and is arranged to route heated air in proximity to the shroud and fan ring to ambient. | 11-21-2013 |
20120271486 | Keyless Access for Commercial Vehicles - A commercial vehicle used for parcel delivery is installed with a control module. The control module communicates wirelessly with a transmitter to give control to the vehicle operator. The vehicle operator can access the vehicle's cargo compartment through the bulkhead door and/or the rear door solely by using the transmitter as opposed to manually actuating the door latch. A door actuator is added to the bulkhead door such that when the bulkhead door is wirelessly actuated the door opens without operator assistance, and the process of the door opening does not damage the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle operator can initiate the control module to allow a push-button start and stop of the vehicle's ignition system. Such elements contribute to time savings and cost savings for parcel delivery operators. | 10-25-2012 |
20120000678 | Integral Tank in Frame - An integral tank frame for an emergency response vehicle is provided. The integral tank frame includes a tank mounted within an envelope of space of a ladder frame. The ladder frame has side rails that support the tank on either side thereof. The tank can be mounted to the side rails such that it extends across the top of the side rails, interior to the side rails, or a combination thereof. | 01-05-2012 |
20110259614 | Integrated Pumper Apparatus - A fire-fighting pumper vehicle that includes a cab configured to transport a crew of firefighters, a water tank disposed to the rear of the cab, and a chassis configured to support the cab, the water tank, and one or more fire pump systems disposed on the chassis proximate to, and forward of, the rear wheels. In some embodiments, the fire pump system includes a power take-off pump, which is configured to operate a water only system or a compressed-air foam system from a gear case of the fire pump. The fire pump system includes nested components and is located and configured to occupy less space than conventional fire pump systems. | 10-27-2011 |
20110250041 | Hose Loading Apparatus - A hose loading apparatus is provided. The hose loading apparatus includes a storage bed, and an actuation arrangement. The actuation arrangement is operably connected to the storage bed. The actuation arrangement is operable to move the storage bed along an arcuate path between a raised and a lowered position to dispose the storage bed along side a vehicle. The actuation arrangement is also operable to maintain the storage bed in a horizontal orientation as the storage bed transitions between the raised and the lowered positions. | 10-13-2011 |
20110121606 | Recreational Vehicle Having Chassis with Integral Cap - A recreational vehicle having a chassis with integral cap is provided. The recreational vehicle includes a cap having a front end and a back end and a pair of opposing sides. A roof encloses a portion of the top of the cap and the cap defines a driving space. The chassis is designed to house an engine block in a rear thereof, and support a living space thereon. The cap is configured for abutted contact with the living space such that the recreational vehicle has a continuous interior living space that includes the driving space. | 05-26-2011 |
20110121554 | VEHICLE CHASSIS WITH ANTI-CAMBER - A vehicle chassis for motor homes, busses and similar vehicles is provided. In an embodiment, the chassis includes anti-camber to counteract the bending action provided by the engine being mounted rear ward of the rear axle(s) of the vehicle such that the rear axle(s) act as a fulcrum causing crowning of the chassis. Further, embodiments of the invention utilize through the frame construction for lateral support members to increase storage space of a basement region and to increase strength of the welded joints of the various structural members. | 05-26-2011 |
20110115245 | Ambulette Insert - An ambulette insert is provided. The ambulette insert includes a floor plate adapted to mount to the existing mounting holes of the floor of a vehicle. The floor plate includes a gurney latching system for locking a gurney carried by the vehicle to the floor plate. An equipment console extends between the interior sidewalls of the vehicle and includes a plurality of medical equipment and storage. The ambulette insert also includes a light unit extending away from the equipment console that is designed to provide variable intensity lighting. The light unit is supported by a support conduit that has a hollow core for the routing of various electrical cables and hoses to the equipment console and light unit. The ambulette insert is designed to mount with the existing mounting features of the vehicle so that no additional machining of the vehicle is required. | 05-19-2011 |