Patents by Inventor Adrian Chapple

Adrian Chapple has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10071766
    Abstract: The invention relates to a subframe for a passenger vehicle. The subframe includes at least two longitudinal members, at least one crossmember which interconnects the longitudinal members, vehicle body connecting elements for connecting the subframe to a vehicle body, and at least one control arm connection for each side of the vehicle. The control arm connection has at least one insert part which is received in an interlocking manner in an opening of the subframe and is integrally and/or frictionally connected to the subframe. The insert part has a connecting portion for forming a screw connection and being chosen from a group comprising at least two different insert parts, the various insert parts differing from one another in terms of the vertical position of the connecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Autotech Engineering Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Adrian Chapple, John Tolley, Michael Matthews, Philip Manton
  • Publication number: 20170029029
    Abstract: The invention relates to a subframe for a passenger vehicle. The subframe includes at least two longitudinal members, at least one crossmember which interconnects the longitudinal members, vehicle body connecting elements for connecting the subframe to a vehicle body, and at least one control arm connection for each side of the vehicle. The control arm connection has at least one insert part which is received in an interlocking manner in an opening of the subframe and is integrally and/or frictionally connected to the subframe. The insert part has a connecting portion for forming a screw connection and being chosen from a group comprising at least two different insert parts, the various insert parts differing from one another in terms of the vertical position of the connecting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Adrian Chapple, John Tolley, Michael Matthews, Philip Manton