Patents by Inventor Rafal KUCYNIAK

Rafal KUCYNIAK 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).

  • Publication number: 20220234535
    Abstract: A method for assembling parts of a support structure for a vehicle includes: providing a first part including a protruding connection element, wherein at least a portion of the connection element is configured to receive an adhesive; providing a second part in the form of a tubular element configured to be connected to the first part; depositing an adhesive on the portion of the protruding connection element configured to receive the adhesive; connecting first part to the second part by pressing the tubular element onto the protruding connection element; and attaching a fixation element to the first part and to the second part to fixate the first part in relation to the second part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Carl-David Westlund, Rafal Kucyniak, Tonie Jurgec
  • Patent number: 11268261
    Abstract: A post for a cab of a vehicle includes an elongated tubular element presenting a tubular element cavity extending longitudinally within the post and an elongated reinforcement element extending in the longitudinal direction of the tubular element along a part of the tubular element, and including a base end and a free end. A tapered portion of the reinforcement element includes the free end thereof being located in the tubular element cavity and tapered in the direction from the base end towards the free end. A base portion of the reinforcement element is at least partly located in the tubular element cavity and extends from the tapered portion to the base end. The reinforcement element presents a smooth transition between the tapered portion and the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Volvo Construction Equipment AB
    Inventors: Pierre Orvegren, Rafal Kucyniak, Tonie Jurgec
  • Publication number: 20200048864
    Abstract: A post for a cab of a vehicle includes an elongated tubular element presenting a tubular element cavity extending longitudinally within the post and an elongated reinforcement element extending in the longitudinal direction of the tubular element along a part of the tubular element, and including a base end and a free end. A tapered portion of the reinforcement element includes the free end thereof being located in the tubular element cavity and tapered in the direction from the base end towards the free end. A base portion of the reinforcement element is at least partly located in the tubular element cavity and extends from the tapered portion to the base end. The reinforcement element presents a smooth transition between the tapered portion and the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Pierre ORVEGREN, Rafal KUCYNIAK, Tonie JURGEC