Abstract: A cabinet for housing a dart game board includes an upper portion and a base portion. The upper portion is provided with a slot sized to accept a light fixture and an eyebolt for securing the cabinet to a fixed support. A face board with an opening sized and shaped to receive the dart game board may be assembled with the upper portion. The base portion is provided with a hinged door and with a supporting member extending from the base portion. The cabinet is delivered to a consumer in an unassembled state.

Abstract: An oil scraper piston ring includes an inner circumferential surface; an outer circumferential surface adapted to contact and slide along an inner wall of an engine cylinder; a radial wall thickness defined by a radial distance between the inner and outer circumferential surfaces; and a plurality of circumferentially distributed recesses each extending radially from the inner circumferential surface toward the outer circumferential surface to reduce the radial wall thickness. Each recess has a first recess region open at the inner circumferential surface and extending radially toward the outer circumferential surface and a second recess region merging into the first recess region. The two recess regions have different shapes, and the area of the second recess region is larger than the area of the first recess region.

Abstract: A wheeled cart has a generally flat base platform with a plurality of wheels supporting the platform above the ground. A handle frame extends upwardly from the rear end of the cart. The platform has a plurality of spaced, upwardly facing supports for releasably mounting accessories on the platform to extend upwardly from the platform. Accessories are provided for conversion of the cart between stocking and other purposes, including at least one horizontal support panel for supporting items at a location spaced above the platform and at least one vertical support frame for holding items at predetermined locations on the platform.

Abstract: A skateboard truck comprising a base attachable to the underside of a skateboard and an arm carried by the base and rotatable relative to the base about a first axis. An axle having a pair of wheels mounted at opposite ends thereof is carried by the arm and the axle is rotatable relative to the arm about a second axis. A spring-loaded linkage is operatively connected between the base and the arm for limiting the rotational motion of the arm and biasing the arm towards a center position aligned with the skateboard's direction of movement. The first and second axes provide pivoting of the skateboard in two dimensions.

Abstract: A bracket formed from a single piece of sheet material for use in suspension of a vehicle for inhibiting relative lateral movement between and axle and a frame of the vehicle. The bracket includes a first portion bent to form a sleeve for insertion of a first fastener used to mount a first end of a torque rod. A second portion of the sheet material is bent to form a second sleeve for insertion of a second fastener used to mount the first end of the torque rod. A base portion is formed from the sheet material for mounting the bracket to the axle of the vehicle. The base portion maintains the first sleeve and the second sleeve in a spaced apart relationship for mounting an end of the torque rod.

Abstract: A large round baler includes a pair of ground wheels carried at opposite ends of an axle which is suspended from the frame of the baler by a pair of parallel, transversely spaced arms having first ends secured to the axle, and having second ends coupled to the frame by a self-aligning bearing assembly.

Abstract: A differential stabilizer arm is provided to reduce rear wheel hop on motor vehicles. A universal joint is securely fastened to the frame or cross member of the vehicle approximately three feet in front of the rear axle. Located atop the universal joint is a box-type saddle arrangement that is lined with polyethylene, also known as Hi-Fax®, to reduce the coefficient of friction. A square tube then slides in and out of this channel in a manner parallel to the centerline or drive shaft of the vehicle. At the opposite end of the square shaft is a V-shaped arm with isolated rubber brushings on the end of each of the two arms. One arm connects to the rear axle housing above the axle, and the other connects to the housing below the axle. In such a manner the invention will follow the axle as it moves through any of the three axes of movement.

Abstract: An antiroll suspension for a vehicle chassis having laterally spaced wheels, the suspension comprises an axle assembly for rotatably mounting each of a pair of laterally spaced wheels, a spring assembly supporting the chassis on each of the axle assemblies, a moveable arm connected between the spring and the chassis, and an anti roll linkage connected between said chassis and the moveable arm of the axles of the suspension system being responsive to a lateral force on said chassis, and structured to translate lateral force on the chassis to a vertical force on the down force side of the chassis so that the anti roll linkage simultaneously lifts the down force side of the vehicle and lowers the up force side of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a glider wheelchair which includes an outer frame 20 that supports the wheel structure and an inner frame 24 that supports the seat 22. The outer 20 and inner 24 frames are interconnected by means of a pair of swing arms 18 on the front and rear of the wheelchair 10 that allow the inner 24 frame to pivot and glide within the outer 20 frame. The swing arms 18 pivot between the front 50 and rear wheels 52 allowing the center of gravity to remain within the wheelchair 10 frame while in motion ensuring stability. The upper end of the swing arms 18 are hinged at 28 to the outer wheel frame 20 and the lower end of the swing arms are hinged to the inner seat frame 24. To protect the occupant 12 from pinch points created by the pivoting motion, the glider wheelchair arm rests 14 are molded to cover the upper pivot hinge 28. In addition, to prevent an undesired swinging motion, a locking handle 16 is affixed to the outer frame 20.

Abstract: A shock absorbing frame assembly for a bicycle includes a coupling mount and a linking unit respectively disposed on the front and rear frame units and respectively having first and second gripping members. The first gripping member has two first jaws walls spaced apart along a first line. The second gripping member has two second jaw walls spaced apart along a second line that is in the same plane with the first line in a normal position. A twistable member includes left and right gripped regions in frictional engagement with the first and second gripping members, and an intermediate segment which is twistable to permit the second gripping member to turn to a strained position when the rear frame unit moves angularly relative to the front frame unit in response to a shock, and to acquire a biasing force to urge the second gripping member to the normal position to thereby counteract the shock.

Abstract: A leg support for a child tricycle having a cycle frame is disclosed. The leg support is characterized in that the cycle frame is provided with two spaced apart supporting board and the end edge of the supporting board is provided with a blocking board; and the top end of the leg support is pivotally mounted between the two supporting boards, and the length of a pivotal end of the leg support is adjustable such that the minimum length of the leg support allows the swinging of the leg support, and at the maximum length of the leg support the pivotal end urges the side edge or the bottom edge of the blocking board, providing the positioning of the leg support.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wheelchair for a patient comprising a support frame, at least two main wheels mounted on sides of the support frame and a seat base disposed upon the support frame. Alternatively, a stretcher topping may be mounted upon a laterally slidable storage compartment that may be affixed to the support frame. The stretcher topping includes a seat base assembly having a removable seat panel stacked upon a potty panel with an aperture formed therethrough and opening into the storage compartment. The potty panel allows for evacuation of the patient while resting in the wheelchair. The seat base and the stretcher topping are configured for selectively raising and lowering the patient between first and second levels. At least one security beam is disposed on the wheelchair and may be configured as a hand hold for steadying the patient when transferring onto and off of the seat base.

Abstract: A trailer slider pin control system is provided including a vehicle body and a rail supported along the body. The rails are moveable between a plurality of positions defined by a plurality of holes in the rail. A pin assembly is supported on the vehicle body and includes a pin moveable between unlocked and locked positions. The pin is disposed in the hole locking the rail to the vehicle body in the locked position. Conversely, the rail is free to move along the vehicle body in the unlock position. A sensor senses a location of a portion of the pin assembly, which corresponds to the unlock position. A vehicle speed control device, such as an engine, transmission, or braking system, is actuatable to limit the speed of the vehicle. A controller is connected to the sensor and the vehicle speed control device to actuate the vehicle speed control device to limit the speed of the vehicle in response to the sensors sensing the unlocked position.

Abstract: A steering system comprises a steering wheel and a feedback mechanism in communication with the steering wheel. A control unit communicates with a sensor and controls the feedback mechanism based on the signal from the sensor. The feedback mechanism may cause tactile feedback in the steering wheel. The feedback mechanism is most preferably incorporated by controlling a solenoid valve in a power steering circuit for the vehicle. By repeatedly actuating the solenoid valve, vibration can be caused in the steering wheel.

Abstract: A hitch guide is a device to aid the driver of a pickup truck in mounting a gooseneck trailer hitch onto the hitch ball mounted in the bed of a pickup truck. the present device has a strap mounted between tow end pieces which in turn mount on the side rails of a pickup truck bed to that the end pieces may be moved along the length of the pickup truck bed for adjustment purposes. A marker, mounted on the strap, may be adjusted laterally between the two pickup bed rails. When the strap and marker are properly adjusted, the pickup truck when backed up to the mounting pole of a gooseneck trailer so that the marker is just touching the mounting pole will be oriented so that the mounting pole and gooseneck trailer hitch are aligned directly over the hitch ball in the pickup truck bed.

Abstract: A motorized game cart having a frame with wheels mounted to an axle. A portable power drill is mounted to the frame with the chuck of the power drill mounted to a gear box connected to the axle for rotating the axle when the power drill is operated. A drive sprocket is fixedly mounted to a ball bearing assembly mounted for free rotation about the axle. The ball bearing assembly further having a female portion of a socket coupler. A male portion of the socket coupler is secured to the axle to rotate with the axle but is movable longitudinally along the axle. A control rod is provided for moving the male portion into coupling relation with the female portion. A follower sprocket is mounted on a differential mounted to the axle between the two wheels. An endless chain connects the drive sprocket with the follower sprocket.

Abstract: An assembly unit comprises an airbag module, a vehicle part, in particular a steering wheel, and a removable latching connection for attaching the airbag module to the vehicle part. The latching device has a journal provided with a recess and a locking element that can be moved crosswise, preferably perpendicular, to a longitudinal axis of the journal. The locking element is radially displaced towards the longitudinal axis of the journal when it latches in place in the recess. In the locked position, the locking element is prestressed towards a release position so as to move out of the recess.

Abstract: Enhanced airbag covers are disclosed. Each of the covers permits deployment of a compacted airbag cushion along multiple axes, thereby decreasing the momentum of the vehicle occupant relative to the airbag, and enhancing the ability of the cushion to protect vehicle occupants who are out of their nominal positions. Covers may include a plurality of frontal portions separated by a frontal seam or seams that tear open to permit emergence of the cushion between the frontal portions. In some implementations, each cover has a peripheral skirt and/or a junction between the frontal portions and peripheral skirt that opens to permit emergence of the folded cushion along additional axes. The peripheral skirt and/or junction may open consistently, regardless of whether the frontal portions have separated.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle (12) that has a side structure (16), a roof (18), and A, B, C, and D pillars (22, 24, 26, 28) includes a first inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (50) that is inflatable away from the vehicle roof into a position between the side structure of the vehicle and a vehicle occupant. The first inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (50), when inflated, is positioned generally between only the C pillar (26) and the D pillar (28) of the vehicle (12). The apparatus (10) also includes an inflation fluid source (52) for providing inflation fluid for inflating the first inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (50).

Abstract: An inflatable curtain for protecting the occupants of a vehicle during a collision is provided. The inflatable curtain may include an inflatable portion. The inflatable portion may include a plurality of inflation chambers. The inflatable curtain may also include a non-inflatable portion. The non-inflatable portion may include one or more expandable sections disposed between adjacent inflation chambers. Deployment of the inflatable curtain typically causes the inflation chambers to contract in a horizontal direction. Deployment of the inflatable curtain also causes each of the expandable sections to expand horizontally, compensating for the contraction that occurs in the inflation chambers.

Abstract: A modular headliner assembly (10) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) adapted to inflate away from a roof (18) of a vehicle (12) into a position between a side structure (16) of the vehicle and a vehicle occupant. The modular headliner assembly (10) also includes a headliner (36) for covering an interior portion (38) of the roof (18) and at least one support device (40) for supporting the inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) and the headliner in the vehicle (12). The support device (40) includes a bracket (42) having a portion (44) connectable to the inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14), fastener (202) for connecting the headliner (36) to the bracket, and a fastener (222) for connecting the bracket to the vehicle (12).

Abstract: Method and arrangement for obtaining and conveying information about occupancy of a passenger compartment of a vehicle including a health state determining mechanism for determining the occupant's health state, and a communications mechanism coupled to the health state determining mechanism for establishing a communications channel between the vehicle and a remote facility to enable the occupant's health state to be transmitted to the remote facility. The determining mechanism may include a heartbeat sensor, a sensor for detecting motion of the occupants such as a micropower impulse radar sensor and/or an arrangement for detecting changes in the weight distribution of the occupants, a motion sensor for determining whether the occupants are breathing, a chemical sensor for analyzing the amount of carbon dioxide in the passenger compartment or around the occupants and/or a chemical sensor for detecting the presence of blood in the passenger compartment.

Abstract: An airbag deployment rate sensor employs a tape or string that is wound on a spool and connected to the fabric of an airbag cushion so that as the airbag deploys, tape or string is pulled from the spool causing it to rotate. A brake is applied to the spool to prevent the buildup of momentum and so the tape and the spool will come to a rapid stop when the tape is no longer being withdrawn from the spool because the portion of the airbag to which the tape is connected has collided with an object. A sensor is positioned to detect rotation of the spool and so to monitor the rate at which tape or string is being withdrawn.

Abstract: A hybrid inflator having improved inflating performance of an air bag is provided. A gas generator provided in a housing 102, in which a pressurized medium is charged under a high pressure, includes a first gas generating chamber 120 and a second gas generating chamber 130. By allowing the two gas generating chambers to generate high-temperature combustion gas, respectively, the inflating speed and the like of the air bag are further improved.

Abstract: The invention relates to an airbag for a vehicle occupant restraint system. The airbag comprises an airbag wall which has a front wall facing the occupant to be restrained, a back wall and a side wall. The front wall and the back wall are connected to each other by means of a detachable connection. This connection between the front wall and the back wall is severed by the unfolding of the side wall when the airbag is inflated.

Abstract: A knee support is arranged in the area of a control panel inside a passenger compartment of a body of a motor vehicle and exhibits a transverse frame member, which is provided with at least one deformation element. The deformation element, covered at least in areas in relation to the passenger compartment by a support wall of the control panel, includes a first bracket segment, which is in alignment with the knee impact areas, and a second bracket segment, which is connected to the transverse frame member, in such a manner that the first bracket segment absorbs energy primarily by flection; the second bracket segment, as a function of the load by compression and/or flection; and optionally the transverse frame member absorbs energy as a function of the load by flection and/or by torsion.

Abstract: A vehicle including an operator platform having a platform front end and a platform rear end joined by opposing platform sides. The operator platform is bisected by a longitudinal centerline extending through the front and rear ends. An operator console is mounted relative to the platform and extends along a vertical plane bisected by the longitudinal centerline. The vertical plane is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal centerline. A steering control mechanism rotatably is mounted to the operator console for rotation about an axis. The axis is arranged to allow natural movement of an operator's wrist to minimize fatigue.

Abstract: An electric cart chassis includes a front unit and a rear unit. The front unit is fastened to a front wheel assembly and is formed of at least two support rods and a locating rod. The rear unit is fastened to a rear wheel assembly and is formed of at least two sleeves and a locating sleeve. The front unit is adjustably fastened to the rear unit such that the two support rods are adjustably fastened to the two sleeves, and such that the locating rod is adjustably fastened to the locating sleeve in conjunction with a locating bolt which is put through a locating hole of the locating sleeve and one of a series of locating holes of the locating rod.

Abstract: A safety belt apparatus for motor vehicles. The apparatus includes a safety belt and a belt tensioner which can be mounted to the vehicle in the region of a free belt section and which cooperates with the safety belt in the region of the free belt section to alter the effective length of the safety belt.

Abstract: A tanker trailer includes tanks mounted one behind the other to a chassis using a flexible mounting system. The mounting allows individual tank movement in upward and downward directions from a rest position. Close nesting is accomplished by provided adjacent tanks with complimentary curved ends. The tanks may have progressively increasing depths from the front to the rear of the trailer. Two sight gauges disposed on a diameter passing through a volumetric center line provides a means of assessing the quantity of liquid in the tank. Alternatively, a single gauge may be used in conjunction with a level meaning device on a horizontal line-intersecting the volumetric center line and the gauge. A vapor recovery system includes two volumetrically matched members mounted within the tank equidistant from the volumetric center line one of which serves as a vent pipe.

Abstract: A binder has a front cover and a back cover. A first page assembly for mounting in the binder includes a first magnet. A second page assembly for mounting in the binder in an overlying relationship with the first page assembly includes a second magnet for releasably attaching the second page assembly to the first page assembly in the binder. Each one of the page assemblies may include a magnet portion, a hinge portion, and a display portion, which may be all formed as one piece. The binder has a base member, made of a magnetic material, to which the magnets are attracted to mount the page assemblies in the binder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a common rail for a common rail fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine, having a base body whose interior communicates with a plurality of connection openings. To increase the high-pressure strength, one elongated connection stub extends through each associated connection opening into the interior of the base body.

Abstract: A lock which includes a bolt, a catch, a handle for manually moving the catch from an operative position to an inoperative position, first link means, and electrically actuable means for causing movement of the first link means between first and second positions, the first link means, at the said first position, translating movement of the handle in a first direction into movement of the bolt from a locked position to an unlocked position and, at the said second position, allowing handle movement in the said first direction without corresponding movement of the bolt.

Abstract: An automatic door latch is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the latch includes a dead bolt which is automatically moved from a partially retracted or trigger position to a fully extended locking position when a door in which the lock is mounted is closed. When a key is used to unlock the dead bolt from outside of the door, or a finger turn or key is used to unlock the dead bolt from inside of the door, the dead bolt is automatically reset to the trigger position. In a preferred embodiment, the dead bolt lock includes a multi-position switch mounted in the lock housing which engages a contact member mounted on the dead bolt. Retraction of the dead bolt into the housing causes the multi-position switch to engage the contact member and to secure the dead bolt in the trigger position. Subsequent retraction of the dead bolt into the housing causes the multi-position switch to disengage from the contact member, thereby allowing the dead bolt to extend from the housing to the locked position.

Abstract: A door locking apparatus for a vehicle including: a first locking/unlocking mechanism driven by a first driving mechanism operable by a knob inside a car and a control switch, and switchable between an unlocked state where operations of inside and outside handles respectively provided inside and outside the car are effective, and a locked state where the operation of the outside handle is ineffective while that of the inside handle being effective; a second locking/unlocking mechanism driven by a second driving mechanism operable by the control switch, and switchable between an unlocked state where the operation of the inside handle is effective, and a locked state where the operation thereof is ineffective; and a third locking/unlocking mechanism switchable between an unlocked state for enabling a transmission of an unlocking force from the knob to the first locking/unlocking mechanism, and a locked state for disabling the transmission thereof.

Abstract: A vehicle bumper energy absorbing system is provided that includes molded foam and at least one integral reinforcing member. The molded foam surrounds the reinforcing member on at least one side. The molded beam foam is adapted to absorb impact energy and distribute impact forces to the reinforcing member. Preferably, the reinforcing member is at least partially or fully encapsulated in the molded foam. The reinforcing member may be of a plate shape. Fasteners are preferably used to enable the vehicle bumper energy absorbing system to be mounted to a vehicle frame. Preferably, the fasteners are integral to the molded bead foam or integral to the reinforcing member. Preferably, the vehicle bumper energy absorbing system is adapted to be manufactured in a single step process, wherein the thermoplastic bead foam encapsulates the reinforcing member.

Abstract: A device and method for gripping a handrail or other object having a top and a bottom surface. The device includes a handle for gripping by a user. A fixed member is coupled to the handle for engaging one of the top and bottom surfaces of the handrail, and a movable member is movably coupled to the handle for engaging the other of the top and bottom surfaces of the handrail. An actuator coupled to the handle controls the movement of the movable member, the actuator allowing for repositioning and locking of the device with respect to the handrail. When the device is locked with respect to the handrail the fixed member and movable member engage the top and bottom surfaces of the handrail such that a force tangential to the handrail can be applied to the handle without the device sliding on the handrail.

Abstract: An electric wire excess length absorbing device has a casing, a reel pivotably provided in the casing for winding an electric wire, and an energizing member to energize the reel in a direction to wind the electric wire, which casing has an opening portion to lead out the electric wire. The casing may be formed long between a portion having the reel and the opening portion. A sliding door-use power feeding apparatus has an electric wire excess length absorbing device installed in a sliding door or on a vehicle body. A moving-side electric wire is arranged on one of the sliding door and the vehicle body, and a fixed-side electric wire 3b is arranged on the other of the sliding door and the vehicle body.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle (RV) with a central actuator that controls locking and unlocking of a plurality of access doors. Each of the access doors has a locking member that is interconnected to the central actuator. Thus, the central actuator may be configured to lock or unlock selected group of doors simultaneously. The central actuator is located inside the RV, and controlling input to the central actuator may be from a remote transmitter, or by direct manipulation of the central actuator. The locking members and the central actuator may be linked mechanically, electromagnetically, hydraulically, pneumatically, or in any number of ways. The central actuator advantageously permits an RV user to lock or unlock groups or all of the access doors simultaneously while inside the RV, or by using the remote transmitter.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel well assembly is provided and is adapted to engage a vehicle floor pan. The wheel well assembly includes a floor and an annular sidewall extending upwardly from the periphery of the floor. A post extends upwardly from the center of the floor for engaging the spare wheel assembly. A threaded connector extends upwardly from the post for threaded engagement with a receptacle on a top. The sidewall terminates in either a mounting flange or a deck. When connected to a deck, the deck includes a mounting flange. The floor and sidewalls are integrally formed preferably of a composite material. A storage space is created in the area of the post. A method of securing a vehicle wheel well assembly in a vehicle is also provided.

Abstract: An ashtray that mounts on the exterior of a vehicle that avoids the undesirable conditions of internal ashtrays. The ashtray can mount on a vehicle window, in a vent, or under a vehicle exterior mirror. The ashtray can also be built-in to the vehicle at the time of manufacture. The window version of the ashtray can contain hook/loop material (VELCRO) to attach it to the vehicle window and magnets so that the ashtray can automatically attach to the vehicle metal when the window is lowered. The mirror mounted version can contain a polished face to act as part of the mirror.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle, such as a pickup truck, has a tailgate including a door adapted to pivot about a generally horizontal pivot axis, with the door including a shell defining a space surrounded by the shell. The door is pivoted upon bearings mounted upon bearing retainers located at each end of the door. A full floating torsion bar is provided and includes a first end rotationally grounded within the interior space of the door shell and a second end engaged with and rotationally locked with one of the bearing inserts so that the torsion bar will be subjected to torsional loading as the door is pivoted. Because of the full floating feature, the hinge function of the tailgate will not be impaired in the event that the torsion bar becomes fractured.

Abstract: Closing device, in particular for a body part on a motor vehicle, the body part being mounted pivotably on a base part, includes a spring element having a piston rod which is axially moveable within a cylinder to exert a closing force on the body part via a cable device, which engages on the body part. The spring element has, on its piston rod, a deflection pulley over which the cable device is guided, the end of the cable device being fixed with respect to the cylinder.

Abstract: A seat arrangement for a vehicle comprises a floor having a first section, a second section, and a third section, arranged one behind another while rising stepwise from another section in front, a first row seat disposed on the first section of the floor, a second row seat which is disposed on the second section of the floor in use, and which is foldable forward so as to be in substantially a level state, a third row seat which is disposed on the third section of the floor in use, and which is rotatable backward along with an associated seat base so as to be in substantially in a level state. A luggage compartment having a flat bottom is formed when the second row seat is folded, and the third row seat is rotated backward.

Abstract: A simple, multifunction structure is provided for opening fuel filler door and for detecting the open position of the fuel filler door. Further, an elastic member furnishes a force for opening the fuel filler door and is protected from the external environment. Accordingly, the manufacturing process is simplified.

Abstract: A convertible has an at least partially flexible top stowable in the rear of the convertible. The top has a mechanical support and a flexible top part stretched across the mechanical support. The mechanical support is configured to shorten the flexible top part in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal direction of the convertible when opening the top.

Abstract: The invention provides a door assembly for a motor vehicle. The motor vehicle includes a body portion including at least one aperture formed therein. The door assembly includes a door moveable between a closed position substantially covering the aperture and an open position substantially clearing the aperture. At least one hinge assembly is provided including a substantially elongated lever with first and second pivots. The first pivot is operably attached to the door and the second pivot is operably attached to the vehicle. The lever and the first and second pivots provide an arcuate path movement of the door lengthwise of the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention provides a vehicle door assembly including two entrances. Both entrances are surrounded by a frame assembly for mounting on the vehicle. One of the entrances is at about the height of the vehicle floor, while the other is lower than the vehicle floor and opens into a stairwell that leads up and into the vehicle. The floor-level door may be suitable for use with an appliance for assisting passengers to enter the vehicle, such as a lift or a ramp. The door assembly includes doors for closing the entrances. The door assembly may be mass-produced as a modular component and mounted on a conventional vehicle that has been specially modified to accept the door assembly.

Abstract: A service door assembly for a recreational vehicle including a sidewall defining an opening, the sidewall including an inner panel, an outer panel and a cavity therebetween filled with an insulation material. The service door assembly includes a door frame and a door. The door frame is adapted to be disposed in the opening. The door frame includes a plurality of integrally formed mounting tabs interconnected to a remainder of the frame through a living hinge. Each mounting tab is articulable between a first position and a second position such that in the second position a portion of the locking tab extends into the cavity of the sidewall. The door is mounted to the door frame. The door includes an inner member and an outer member connected with a securing arrangement integrally formed therewith. The securing arrangement includes an opening defined by the outer member of a pair of walls of the outer member and a mounting member integrally formed with the inner member.

Abstract: A shipping container main storage unit is disclosed comprising a floor; a perimeter wall supported by a floor perimeter edge; an access opening within the perimeter wall; and a roof fastened to a top edge of a cap, a side edge of the cap fastened to the perimeter wall. The perimeter wall includes at least one pair of wall channels for slidingly receiving at least one clear wall panel, the pair of wall channels fastened to the floor at a first end and to the cap at a second end, and an effective space for slidingly withdrawing the wall panel is located between the roof and the perimeter wall upon removal of the cap. The invention is envisioned for use with semi-trailers, railroad cars, intermodal freight containers and air cargo containers.