- Plano TX, US Robert Aaron Allex - Ewing KY, US Brian McElroy - Winchester KY, US William T. Smith - Cynthiana KY, US David A. Britton - Florence KY, US
Assignee:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. - Plano TX
International Classification:
B60T 7/10 B60T 17/22 B60T 7/04
Abstract:
A terminal tractor includes a cabin and a parking brake system including a parking brake handle located in the cabin for activating a wheel brake. The parking brake handle has a lowered position where the wheel brake is disengaged and a raised position where the wheel brake is engaged. A parking brake setting device is located in the cabin that is configured to be located beneath a head of the parking brake handle with the parking brake handle in the raised position.
Rear Suspension Member Transfer Assemblies And Methods
- Plano TX, US Robert Aaron Allex - Ewing KY, US Brian McElroy - Winchester KY, US
Assignee:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. - Plano TX
International Classification:
B65G 1/137 B60G 21/05 B62D 21/11 B62D 25/08
Abstract:
A rear suspension member (RSM) transfer assembly for transferring an RSM from a sub-assembly line to a main assembly line includes a first RSM lifter, an RSM buffer, and a second RSM lifter. The first RSM lifter is configured to travel laterally between the sub-assembly line and the main assembly line. The first RSM lifter includes a lifting body and a rotatable arm configured to retrieve the RSM from the sub-assembly line and transport the RSM to the main assembly line. The RSM buffer is configured to receive the RSM from the first RSM lifter and transport the RSM through a plurality of resting positions. The second RSM lifter is configured to receive the RSM from the RSM buffer and raise the RSM into position for installation on a vehicle.
Devices And Methods For Supporting A Shock Absorber Of A Rear Suspension Member
- Plano TX, US Robert Aaron Allex - Ewing KY, US Brian McElroy - Winchester KY, US
Assignee:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. - Plano TX
International Classification:
B60S 11/00
Abstract:
A shock absorber support device for supporting a shock absorber coupled to a rear suspension member (RSM), the shock absorber support device including an elongated body extending between a first end and a second end. A shock absorber hooking portion is coupled to the first end, where the shock absorber hooking portion is configured to releasably engage a cylinder of a shock absorber. An RSM frame hooking portion is coupled to the second end, where the RSM frame hooking portion is configured to releasably engage a portion of an RSM frame assembly. Engagement of both the shock absorber and the portion of an RSM frame assembly prevents the shock absorber from moving.
Vehicle Moving Devices And Methods For Moving A Vehicle
- Plano TX, US Robert Aaron Allex - Ewing KY, US Brian McElroy - Winchester KY, US
Assignee:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. - Plano TX
International Classification:
B60S 13/00 B62B 5/00
Abstract:
A vehicle moving device for moving a vehicle from a first location to a second location includes a frame having a first end and a second end. A driving wheel is coupled to the first end of the frame and configured to contact a vehicle wheel at a first wheel location. A holding arm is coupled to the second end of the frame opposite the driving wheel and configured to contact the vehicle wheel at a second wheel location. The holding arm holds the vehicle wheel in contact with the driving wheel as the driving wheel rotates the vehicle wheel.