Abstract: A door rail surround assembly incorporating an anti-rotation feature added to a door rail clamp of the assembly. The anti-rotation feature is a net fit cross vehicle with a hole in the vehicle sport bar thereby eliminating any free movement of the door rail clamp assembly. A second clamp is rotatable for also receiving a fastener of the door rail clamp. A clamp load is applied to the vehicle when the fastener is inserted and torqued to its predetermined value. This clamping load prevents any free movement in the door rail clamp assembly when the door seal load is applied when the vehicle door is closed.

Abstract: A vehicle door assembly includes a door housing configured for covering a vehicle access opening. A frame member is disposed within the door housing. A module includes an intrusion beam coupled to the frame member and removable from the door housing. The module is configured to accept attachment of a module hinge and a module latch to provide a secondary door assembly. A modular vehicle door assembly and a method of assembling a door assembly to a vehicle are also disclosed.

Abstract: A powered side panel system is used in conjunction with a loading bed found on trailers and other flatbed vehicles. The system includes a side panel having a vertical member. The side panel is configured to pivot about a panel axis in communication with the trailer. A lever arm extends between the side panel and the trailer. The system includes a reciprocating assembly to operate the lever arm between a lowered and raised orientation. The reciprocating assembly communicates with the lever arm through a cable. The lever arm controls the rate of radial motion of the side panel about the panel axis. A control unit is configured to regulate the operation of the actuator device.

Abstract: A window frame assembly for a vehicle has a cage frame segment connectable to a roll cage, a door frame segment connectable to a door having a hinged end and an opening end such that its first end is disposed proximate the opening end and its second end is disposed proximate the hinged end, and a linking frame segment having a first end pivotable about a pivot axis for pivoting the linking and door frame segments relative to the cage frame segment and a second end movably connected to the door frame segment such that the linking frame segment moves relative to the door frame segment as the linking and door frame segments pivot about the pivot axis, the cage, door and linking frame segments together forming a frame. Door assemblies for vehicles, window frame kits for vehicles, and vehicles provided with same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A utility task vehicle includes a vehicle body including an opening. A door is positioned adjacent the opening. The door is configured to pivot about a first axis between an open position and a closed position. A window assembly is positioned adjacent and operably coupled to the door. The window assembly is configured to pivot about a second axis between an open position and a closed position. Rotation of the window assembly about the second axis is driven by rotation of said door about the first axis. In combination, the door and the window assembly substantially seal the opening of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A vehicle having a vehicle body which is provided with a manually removable side panel at a longitudinal side of the vehicle, and a top having a top linkage which comprises a link arrangement on either side of the vertical longitudinal center plane of the vehicle, each link arrangement being pivotably mounted on a respective vehicle-attached main bearing. The removable side panel can be secured to at least one element of the top linkage by a manually unlockable locking device.

Abstract: A roof structure includes a roof support longitudinally extending over a compartment area at a lateral centerline of a vehicle. A plurality of pillars support the roof support and include a transverse leg extending laterally outward from the roof support to a curved section, and a vertical leg extending downward from the curved section to a vehicle beltline. Windows are assembled to a openings that are defined by two pillars, the roof support and the vehicle beltline.

Abstract: A door assembly for a motorized vehicle includes a door configured to move between an open position and a closed position, a first member defining a first axis, and a first support member pivotally coupled to the door and defining a second axis. A linkage assembly includes a first arm and a second arm. The first arm and the second arm are pivotally coupled to one another, where the first arm is coupled to the first member at a location offset from the first axis and the second arm defines a first slot. A cross member has a first end and a second end. The first end has a first pin for slideably engaging the first slot and the second end being coupled to the first member. The door is movable between the open and closed positions as the first member pivots about the first axis.

Abstract: A modular top system for a vehicle is provided. In various embodiments, the system includes a plurality of rail sections, a plurality of corner brackets for connecting the rail sections to form a frame, and a flexible, collapsible cover to be deployed over and connected to the frame. The modular top system can additionally include a plurality of cover connecting devices disposable on a periphery of each of the sides of the cover. Each connecting device is for removably connecting each respective cover side to the frame to deploy the cover over and connect the cover to the frame. Each rail section can comprise at least one assembly connector for connecting any of a plurality of system assembly components to the respective rail section, and/or at least one accessory connector for connecting at least one modular top accessory to the respective rail section.

Abstract: A door system, kit, and canopy for a vehicle. The door system includes a door 1 formed by a door frame and a skin extending over the door frame. A connection element is couplable to the door 1 to removably attach door 1 to a frame of the vehicle. Door 1 is dimensioned so that, when removed from the vehicle frame, door 1 is stowable one of under and within a canopy of the vehicle.

Abstract: A net structure for a vehicle includes a first connection to a door arranged in a side opening of the vehicle for selectively closing a door opening portion of the side opening, a second connection to a roll cage frame at or adjacent an upper portion of a passenger seating compartment and a third connection to a vehicle frame of the vehicle. The roll cage frame at least partially defines the side opening. The net structure further includes a tautness axis defined between the second connection and the third connection that is substantially forward of a head area of the passenger compartment with tautness maintained along the tautness axis.

Abstract: A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an original equipment manufacture door and hinge are removed. Fasteners extend through the hinge of the armored door, the pillar armor and an original equipment manufacture pillar using holes other than the original equipment manufacture holes. Rocker panel and underbody armor is further provided, along with a ballistic resistant windscreen and rear wall armor. Where desired, system armor includes a composite plate comprising a strike face that is constructed from softer metallic material than an inner metallic sheet.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a roll cage and a net structure. The roll cage at least partially defines a protected area and additionally at least partially defines an access opening configured to facilitate passage of an operator through the access opening and into the protected area. A net structure is attached to the roll cage and is configured to selectively block at least a portion of the access opening. Net structures and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an original equipment manufacture door and hinge are removed. Fasteners extend through the hinge of the armored door, the pillar armor and an original equipment manufacture pillar using holes other than the original equipment manufacture holes. Rocker panel and underbody armor is further provided, along with a ballistic resistant windscreen and rear wall armor. Where desired, system armor includes a composite plate comprising a strike face that is constructed from softer metallic material than an inner metallic sheet.

Abstract: A sliding door system for a motor vehicle, including a door that is configured to be disposed within a door opening that is formed in the vehicle body, a trim panel connected to the door, and an opening formed through the trim panel. A hinge arm extends through the opening in the trim panel and has a first end connected to the vehicle body and a second end slidably connected to the door for movement of the door between a closed position and an open position. A closure panel is moveable between a deployed position, wherein the closure panel obstructs at least a portion of the opening in the trim panel, and a stowed position, wherein the closure panel does not obstruct the opening in the trim panel.

Abstract: A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an original equipment manufacture door and hinge are removed. Fasteners extend through the hinge of the armored door, the pillar armor and an original equipment manufacture pillar using holes other than the original equipment manufacture holes. Rocker panel and underbody armor is further provided, along with a ballistic resistant windscreen and rear wall armor. Where desired, system armor includes a composite plate comprising a strike face that is constructed from softer metallic material than an inner metallic sheet.

Abstract: A removable door skin for a vehicle for mounting on a door frame member and includes a flexible door panel that includes an edge and a flap. The flexible door panel may further include a fastening means having a first portion and a second portion wherein the first portion is located on the flexible door panel and second portion is located on the flap.

Abstract: A cover for a golf cart is removably affixed to an attached frame and existing roof support members of the roof of the cart where the attached frame comprises an upper frame, door posts and at least one removable door. The cover thus provides protection to golfers in a golfer compartment during inclement weather and also provides for convenient access to and from golfer compartment whether through door opening when opened or through the door frame when the door is in a closed position with the cover portion removed therefrom. The door may be stored in at least two positions upon the frame or may be removed from the frame and stored separately.

Abstract: An open mesh vehicle door comprising a substantially rigid frame member, having at least one pin to pivotally affix said door to a vehicle at a first end and having a latch at a second end, further having an open mesh webbing being attached between at least two opposing sides of the frame member.

Abstract: A quick change vehicle door includes a carrier sub-assembly having at least one hinge and a latch, and a closure sub-assembly having an inner panel and an outer panel detachably received by the carrier sub-assembly.

Abstract: An integrated bed drawer assembly is provided for a vehicle having a bed with a floor and sides extending upwardly and along the sides. The integrated bed drawer assembly includes a plurality of rails adapted to be spaced longitudinally and extend laterally between the sides above the floor of the bed. The integrated bed drawer assembly also includes a drawer operatively cooperating with the rails for sliding movement therealong.

Abstract: A door system to be used with low-speed street legal vehicles. A framework is molded to attach in a weather-tight fashion to an open side of a golf cart-like street legal vehicle. The framework has door openings to match the number of seats in the vehicle. Doors are attached to the framework on hinges that allow the doors to be lifted out and removed when desirable. The doors have locking handles. The frameworks and doors completely enclose the side of a low-speed street legal vehicle. The framework is designed to fit over and bolt to existing structures on the vehicle. It can be designed to replace a framing piece on the vehicle where it becomes a permanent attached part of the structure of the vehicle.

Abstract: An agricultural tractor includes a cab frame having structural support post. The tractor also includes a hinge member having a first end portion which is pivotally coupled to the structural support post of the cab frame, and a second end portion which is opposite the first end portion. The tractor further includes a support arm secured to the second end portion of the hinge member in a substantially horizontal orientation. The support arm has a mounting boss secured thereto. The tractor further includes a window panel having a mounting aperture defined therein. The tractor further includes a fastener that is received through the mounting aperture so as to engage the mounting boss thereby securing the window panel to the support arm. Such a configuration allows for replacement of the window panel in the event of breakage thereof without the need to remove the hinge member from the structural support of the cab.

Abstract: My application is a sliding, collapsible door for the occupant compartment of a vechicle.The door is described as part of a golf cart enclosure, but is not limited to that application. Size and shape modifications can adapt the concept to other limited travel vechicles.

Abstract: A removable door frame assembly for a motor vehicle includes a first portion pivotally interconnected to a second portion. The first portion is adapted to be oriented horizontally and releasably attached to a sport bar assembly of the motor vehicle. The second portion is adapted to be oriented vertically and releasably engage the body of the vehicle. The first portion is configured to releasably retain a retaining element attached to a top section of the soft top and thereby retain the soft top in a cross-car direction. Similarly, the second portion is adapted to releasably retain a retaining element attached to a side section of the soft top and longitudinally retain the side section.

Abstract: A window assembly for a motor vehicle includes a window frame adapted to removably mount to a lower door assembly. The window assembly further includes a mounting arrangement for removably attaching the window frame to the lower door assembly such that substantially vertical translation of the window frame is required to remove the window frame. The window assembly further includes a stop surface which is carried by the motor vehicle. The stop surface is adapted to oppose vertical translation of the window frame when the lower door assembly is in the closed position. In one form, the stop surface is defined by a removable door frame assembly.

Abstract: A window unit configured to be removably mounted in an operative position in a motor vehicle having a half door and a soft roof structure disposed above the half door. The window unit comprises a rigid, transparent window panel and a surrounding frame of flexible material. A lower portion of the surrounding frame is configured to be releasably attached to an upper portion of the half door of the motor vehicle. An upper portion of the surrounding frame is configured to be releasably attached to a side edge of the soft roof structure of the motor vehicle. A window frame is mounted within a window-receiving opening formed through the surrounding frame. The window frame has a window track provided therein. The window panel is mounted within the window frame and has an outer peripheral edge thereof received in the window track. The surrounding frame has an inner portion extending around the window-receiving opening. The inner portion is devoid of openings.

Abstract: A demountable door for a golf cart consists of a panel of clear plastic which is translatably attachable to the cart by links for movement across an access opening in the side of the cart. Two links are attached at one end to a strap which can be releasably connected to the upper end of the panel with the other end of the links attached to the cart. A third link is connected to the lower end of the panel and the cart. When the strap is released the lower link is lifted with the panel clear of a pivot socket on the cart whereby the panel can be mounted or demounted in seconds.

Abstract: An arrangement for mounting doors on motor vehicles, wherein the doors may be removed during assembly and replaced in a desired mounted position on the vehicle including an upper and a lower hinge assembly with at least one screw bolt engaged in one of the assemblies along a common rotational axis for securing the door in its installed operating position. At least one of the hinge assemblies is provided with a first and a second commercial bearing part which are arranged in a forked configuration with a third commercial bearing part being operatively engaged between the first and second bearing parts in a free space therebetween. An axially adjustable bearing pin is arranged to extend through one of the first and second bearing parts to hold the door so as to be free from play and to secure the door in its installed operating position against unintentional removal.

Abstract: An emergency exit in vehicles, particularly aircraft or spacecraft. The vehicle wall defines an emergency exit opening. A door is sealingly placed against and lockable with the vehicle wall. The door can be moved outwardly through the opening for completely opening the emergency exit.

Abstract: A fabric cab for a work vehicle affording excellent visibility through extensive window areas, and high functional utilization of materials without significant material waste in its fabrication. Faces of the cab are fabricated by joining separate fabric strips together and to window elements at the corners and margins of the cab. Side faces of the cab include flexible roll up doors removably attached to the cab for repair or replacement. Side sections of the cab are fitted with fasteners that allow the cab to be knocked down for storage and shipment by folding it on regular corners.

Abstract: The construction according to the invention is applied to a utility vehicle such as an open vehicle having an open top such as a Jeep type vehicle or a large earth moving machine. To provide an enclosed operator's compartment it has been necessary to use steel or fabric door closures. The present invention makes use of space age plastics and uses the high impact characteristics along with the transparency of these materials to provide a strong yet safe door closing allowing the operator to have full vision from the door of the operator's station.

Abstract: A window structure for closing an opening in an upright wall of a cab structure composed of upper and lower glass panels having adjoining horizontal edges. A horizontal hinge connects the upper edge of the upper panel to the cab structure so that the upper panel can swing inwardly to an upper horizontal position just under the roof of the cab. The lower panel may be mounted in the lower portion of the opening or on the rear face of the upper panel and when in the latter position, upper and lower panels may be swung upwardly against the roof of the cab and latched in this position. A gas-pressurized cylinder is used between the cab structure and the upper panel to aid in both raising the panels and to restrain the panels as they are lowered.

Abstract: A self-locking portable panel having an impact actuated and self-locking hinge mechanism at one end thereof and a latch at another.

Abstract: A bifold door assembly for an access port in a vehicle having a non-linear side wall. The assembly includes a pair of bifold doors, each having a planar outer panel disposed in a plane between an upper overhang and lower stepwell which extend outwardly of the vehicle side wall. The proximate edges of the outer panels seal to each other at the center of the access port and the distal edge of each is pivoted to a coplanar outer portion of a side panel. Each side panel has an inner planar portion pivotally attached to the vehicle interior and an intermediate portion of arcuate cross-section which runs from the outer portion to the inner portion closely past a respective side wall of the access port and in engagement with a seal. The outer panel is guided by a guide track on the overhang and a door operator pivots each side panel to fold the outer panel toward the side panel and inwardly of the access port.

Abstract: Apparatus for assisting in opening and closing the side of a truck-body is shown and described. Illustratively, a pully is mounted eccentrically on one end of the shaft to which the swingable portion of the truck roof is fixed. A system of traction cables and a tension spring combine with gravity forces acting on the pivotal lower lateral wall portion of the truck to reduce the effort needed to open and close the side of the truck.

Abstract: A flexible transparent door is provided for attachment to the entry opening of a helicopter or other vehicle. This door has a semi-permanent attachment effected by means of Velcro or any comparable hook and pile material distributed about the outer periphery of the door and secondarily held by means of accordion rivets. Hinges are also provided at this outer periphery for insertion into a slide mount permanently affixed to the helicopter. A zipper is provided spaced from the outer periphery and in circumferential relation to a clear vinyl window provided on the door. In normal use, the zipper is actuated to open the door for ingress and egress. In emergency situations, quick removal of the door from the body of the vehicle may be effected by separation of the Velcro and accordion rivets which bind the door to the vehicle. In this manner, the entire door will pivot upon the hinge provided and an emergency exit will be available.

Abstract: The construction incorporating the invention is applied to a utility vehicle such as an open vehicle provided with a fabric top, in which the windshield forms the upper portion of the forward upright of the door frame and portions of the top form the lintel and at least part of the rear upright. An elongate seal member is attached to the inner face of the side edge of the windshield extending throughout its vertical length and is provided with a rearwardly extending rib to sealingly engage a portion of the door. The door comprises a skeletal framework having a border structure conforming to the shape of the door frame and covered with fabric, the framework being made of resilient material. The door is hung on the existing hinge mounts and its lower portion lies in a vertical plane corresponding to that of the lower portion of the door frame. Bends are formed at intermediate points in the height of the framework so that the plane of the upper portion angles inwardly and upwardly.

Abstract: A rail car having an interior cavity and an end opening for loading and unloading lading. A pair of door assemblies, each of which includes a plurality of panels, each pivotally movable with respect to the other for closing at least a portion of the end opening. Pivot means for mounting each of the door assemblies are provided to move the door assemblies between their respective open position and closed position. The pivot means are mounted for movement toward and away from the interior of the rail car to permit storage of the door assemblies within the rail car when their panels are folded back upon one another. The means for moving the pivot means include a guide means in the form of a pair of parallel racks and co-operating pinions drivingly mounted on a common manually driven shaft, one rack and co-operating pinion each at the top portion and the bottom portion of the door assembly.