CA2404595A1 - Vehicle anti-rollover device - Google Patents
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A mechanical device extends the wheel base of the vehicle so as to prevent vehicle rollover when the vehicle tilts. The device comprises a sliding steel bar or rod with a wheel or cylindrical ball joint at the terminal end that will slide out from a vehicle when the vehicle begins to tilt. The bar/rod extends to the side at the front and rear of the vehicle to a point where it touches the road to prevent further tilt or rollover. The sliding bar/rod is enclosed in a sleeve that is attached to the frame, bumper or body of the vehicle, so that the load of the vehicle can be absorbed, preventing tilting or rollover.
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VEHICLE ANTI-ROLLOVER DEVICE
CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED U.S. APPLICATIONS
This application is a continuation-in-part of "Vehicle _'> Anti-Roll Over Device", U.S. Patent Application No.
09/829,408, filed April. 9, 2001, claiming priority from U.S.
Provisional Patent Application No. 60/260,311, filed January 9, 2001, by Sanchez, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a device used to prevent a vehicle from tilting or rolling over on its side. This device is applicable to new or previously owned vehicles, such as 1_'i SUVs, truck, vans, or: automobi le;~ .
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
With the popularity of high center of gravity vehicles, the incidence of accidents involving roll-overs and tire blowouts has increased, with ensuing injuries and loss of life. Thus, there is. a need for a device that can prevent vehicle tilt and rollover.
la SUMI!IARY OF TAE INVENTION
The purpose of t:he invention is accomplished by a mechanical device that. extends the wheel base of the vehicle.
In one embodiment, the device comprises a sliding steel bar or rod with a wheel or cylindrical bal:1 joint at the terminal end that will slide out from a vehicle when the vehicle begins to tilt. The bar/rod extends to the side at the front and rear of the vehicle to a point where it touches the road to prevent further tilt or rollover. The sliding bar/rod is enclosed in a sleeve that is attached to the frame, bumper or body of the vehicle, so that. the load of the vehicle can be absorbed, preventing tilting or rollOVer. In an alternative embodiment, the device comprises vertically mounted swinging arm hinged from the top of a fixed arm with a he>lding arm connecting the IS swinging arm and the fixed arm so as to control the extension of the swinging arm.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1A depicts the mountings of the bar of the invention 2.0 in a horizontal embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 1E3 depicts the bar of the invention mounted in a vertical embodiment of the invent: ion.
FIG. 2 depicts how the horizontal embodiment of the invention prevents r~allc>ver.
FIG. 2A depicts a spring loaded horizontal embodiment.
FIG. 3 depicts a schematic: of a geared slider.
FIG. 3A is a sectional view of the geared slider.
FIG. 3B depicts a roller mounted sliding bar.
FIG. 3C depicts the stopper of the roller mounted sliding bar.
FIG. 4 depicts how a vertically mounted bar prevents rollover.
FIG. 9B is a partial view of the vertir_al bar.
FIG. 5 depicts how an alternative embodiment of a vertical bar is mounted to the vehicle.
FIG. 5A depicts a schematic of the alternative embodiment of the vertical bar.
FIG. 5B depicts combination vertical-horizontal 1'~ embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 6A depicts an embodiment employing compressed-air vertical pistons.
FIG. 6B depicts an embodiment employing compressed air bags.
FIG. 7A depicts a two-arm embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 7B depicts a two-slider embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
An overview of the system of the present invention is depicted in FIG. 1. Vehicle 1() has four horizontal anti-rollover devices 1, ?_, 3, 4, two disposed at each end on _'> opposite sides of the vehicle. A horizontal embodiment of the invention is depicted in greater detail in FIG. 2. A sliding bar 21 slides within a hollow :>leeve 22 that is mounted horizontally within the frame of vehicle 24. When the vehicle tilts, as indicated in the diagram, the bar slides out of the lIJ sleeve. The bar 21 also includes a wheel or ball joint 23 disposed on the end that slider out of the sleeve. As the vehicle tilts, the wheel or ball joint 23 can make contact with the road so as tc> prevent rc~:l.lover. The bar can also include a spring, as depicted i_n FIC; 2a, to control, the 15 release of the bar from the vehic-:Le. Thus, bar 21 only as far as necessary from the:' vehicle to prevent rollover.
An alternative horizontal embodiment of the invention is depicted in FIG 3A. In this embodiment, sleeve 33 includes gears 32, and sliding bar 31 is geared so that the gears of 20 bar 31 match the gear: 32 of sleeve 33. These gears are spaced and slanged sc:~ that the bar 31 can slide out of sleeve 33 but also lock so as t:o prevent motion in the opposite direction. The bar also include:_~ a wheel or ball joint 35 that is spring 34 lo<:~caed, wherein the spring is retained by retaining yoke 36 until the bar 31 is fully extended, at which time the ball joint or wheel 35 is released to make contact with the ground.
An second alternative horizontal embodiment of the 'i invention is depicted in FIG 3B_ In this embodiment, sleeve 100 includes a plurality of rollers 104 on the upper and lower inner surfaces of the sleeve 100 so as to minimize the friction between the sleeve 100 and sliding bar 101. Aiding bar 101 rolls on the rollers 104, and includes a first II) recessed stopper 103 that engages a second stopper 102 disposed on the sleeve 100 to c~ont:rol the extension of sliding bar 101. Between the rollers 109 and the .second stopper 102 is a space 108. The first recessed stopper is held in place by the rollers 104 as the slidinct bar extends out of the I:p sleeve 100, extending into the s~>ace 108 to engage second stopper 102. The sliding bar 101 also includes a wheel or ball joint 109 that is spring _1U6 loaded, wherein the spring is retained by retaining yoke 107 until the bar 101 is fully extended, at which time the ba.:l1 joint or wheel 105 is 2~0 released to make contact with the ground.
A vertical embodiment of the invention is depicted in FIG. 9 and FIG. 1B. Device 40 is shown vertically attached to vehicle 41, and includes fixed geared arm 42 vertically attached to vehicle 41, wherein the fixed geared arm 42 is _5 slotted. The fixed geared arm 42 has a hinge 43 at the top, to which a hollow swinging arm 44 i:~ attached. The hollow swinging arm 44 also has a hinge 45 attached at its bottom end, which connects to a geared balding arm 46. The geared :5 holding arm 96 is geared so as engage the gears 47 of the fixed geared arm 42 i.n one direction. This helps support the weight placed on the swinging arm 44 by a tilting vehicle. At the upper end of the geared holding arm 47 is a holding bar retainer 98 adapted t:a engage the slats on the fixed geared arm 92 so as to prevE:~nt the swinging arm 94 from extending beyond a vertical plane as a vehicle tilts. A bar rod 49 is disposed within the hollow swinging arm 44, attached to the upper end of swinginc:~ arm 49 by a loaded spring 50. As the hollow swinging arm 44 extends out from a tilting vehicle, the rod 49 extends from t:he bottom end of swinging arm 44 to make contact with the- ground, preventing rollaver. The bar rod's 49 extension can also be controlled by compressing a Lcpring against a spring ret<:~ining yoke, as depicted in FIG. 4B.
A variation on i~his vertical. embodiment is depicted in f.0 FIG. 4B. In this embodiment, the anti-tilt: device includes a electro-mechanical device 53, such as a solenoid, with a level-sensing switch that releases the swinging arm and controls the ext:ensioro of the bar rod.
An alternative vertical embodiment is depicted in FIG.
5A. This embodiment includes a hollow cylinder 70 disposed between the body and frame of <~ vehicle. On the inside of cylinder 70 are stop gears 71, 72 disposed at each end of the cylinder, an upper piston 73 adapted to move toward an upper end 74 of the cylinder 70, and a lower piston 75 adapted to move toward a lower end 76 of t:he cylinder 70. A pair of extension systems 77, 78, which can be either springs or hydraulics act to move the pistons '73, 75 toward their respective ends, and the stop gears 71, 72 act to hold the pistons in ~>lace. A Level-sensing switch activates the extension release, sm:~h as, for_ wxample, a solenoid, to extend the pistons. Thus, when activated, the upper piston acts to level the body of the vehicle, while the lower piston causes a wheel or bal_1 joint '7~3 to extend to the ground to prevent rollover. The placement of the alternative embodiment on a vehicle is depicted iri FIG. 5.
Another. variation of the vertical embodiment of E'IG. 5A
is depicted in F'IG. 5B. This embodiment includes a horizontal 2;0 hollow cylinder 80 with a closed end 81 fixed to a vehicle body, and an open encl 83. Inside hol.l.ow cylinder 80 i.s disposed a horizontal piston 84 with a first end 85 and a second end 86. A horizontal extension system 82 connects the first end 85 of horizontal piston 89 to the closed end 81 of the horizontal hollow cylinder 80. A vertical hollow cylinder 87 is disposed on the underside of horizontal piston 84 adjacent to its second end 86. The lower end 90 of the vertical cylinder 87 is open. Inside vertical cylinder 87 is a vertical piston 88 with an upper end 91. and a lower end 92, and a vertical extension system 87 that connects the upper end 91 of vertical piston. 88 to the underside of horizontal piston 84. A wheel or ball joint 79 is attached to the lower end 92 of vertical piston 88. The horizontal extension system 82 and vertical extension 89 can include springs or hydraulics. When the vehicle begins to tilt, a level-sensing switch activates the release of horizontal extension system 82 and vertical extension 89. Horizontal extension system 82 expands pushing horizontal piston 89 c:>ut of t=he open end 83 of the hollow IS cylinder 80. As horizontal piston 83 emerges from hollow cylinder 80, vertical extension :system 89 expands so that vertical piston 88 emerges from vertical cylinder 87, extending downward until wheel or ball joint 79 makes contact with the ground.
FIG. 6A depicts an alternative embodiment of the vertical pistons, in which compressed air i:> utilized to extend the pistons to their respective ends of the cylinder. A
compressed air tank 60 is the ~;ource of the compressed air pumped into cylinder 61 when the vehicle begins to tilt. The pumping is actuated by a level--sens:ing device.
FIG. 6B depicts another alternative of the invention.
This embodiment employs a plurality of air bags 64, 65, 67, 68 :> connected by an air line 66 to a compressed air tank 63. The embodiment pictured includes two air bags on each side of a vehicle 69, disposed at the front and the rear of vehicle 69.
A level-sensing switch activates the tank 63 to pump compressed air into bags on the proper side of the vehicle 69 so as to level the vehicle 69.
In a further refinement of t:he invention, both the vertical arm embodiment and the horizontal slider embodiment can utilize connector bars to ~~onnect a unit disposed on one end of a vehicle to a~ unit on the same side but the opposite end of the vehicle to ensure gnat the arms or bars deploy together as one integral unit. Referring now to FIG. 7A, the two-arm vertical embodiment 11() includes two arms 111, 112 at opposite ends of one side of vehicle 10, and connector bar 113 rigidly connecting them. Disposed within vertical arms 111, a?0 112 can be devices 1:L4, 115 as previously described, such as end wheels, ball joints and air bags. These devices 1.14, 115 move up and down independently of each other to make contact with a road surface. A similar ~.mit 116 can be disported on the other side of the vehicle (not shown).
A horizontal embodiment 12U, depicted in FIG 7b, includes two horizontal sliders 121, 122 disposed on opposite ends of one side of vehicle 190, rigidly connected by connector bar 123 so that sliders 121, 122 slide out as one integral unit.
:> As with the vertical embodiment. described above, disposed within horizontal sliders 121, 122 c:an be devices 124, 125 as previously described, such as end wheels, ball joints and air bags. These devices 124, 125 move up and down independently of each other to make contact with a road surface. A similar unit 126 can be disposed on the other side of the vehicle (not shown). These connected horizontal slider units can be disposed at the front and rear bumpers or underneath a vehicle.
The system of the invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed herein. It will be -immediately apparent to those skilled in the art that variations and modifications to the disclosed embc7diment are possible without departing from the spirit and ;cope of the present invention. The invention is defined by the appended claims.
CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED U.S. APPLICATIONS
This application is a continuation-in-part of "Vehicle _'> Anti-Roll Over Device", U.S. Patent Application No.
09/829,408, filed April. 9, 2001, claiming priority from U.S.
Provisional Patent Application No. 60/260,311, filed January 9, 2001, by Sanchez, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a device used to prevent a vehicle from tilting or rolling over on its side. This device is applicable to new or previously owned vehicles, such as 1_'i SUVs, truck, vans, or: automobi le;~ .
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
With the popularity of high center of gravity vehicles, the incidence of accidents involving roll-overs and tire blowouts has increased, with ensuing injuries and loss of life. Thus, there is. a need for a device that can prevent vehicle tilt and rollover.
la SUMI!IARY OF TAE INVENTION
The purpose of t:he invention is accomplished by a mechanical device that. extends the wheel base of the vehicle.
In one embodiment, the device comprises a sliding steel bar or rod with a wheel or cylindrical bal:1 joint at the terminal end that will slide out from a vehicle when the vehicle begins to tilt. The bar/rod extends to the side at the front and rear of the vehicle to a point where it touches the road to prevent further tilt or rollover. The sliding bar/rod is enclosed in a sleeve that is attached to the frame, bumper or body of the vehicle, so that. the load of the vehicle can be absorbed, preventing tilting or rollOVer. In an alternative embodiment, the device comprises vertically mounted swinging arm hinged from the top of a fixed arm with a he>lding arm connecting the IS swinging arm and the fixed arm so as to control the extension of the swinging arm.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1A depicts the mountings of the bar of the invention 2.0 in a horizontal embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 1E3 depicts the bar of the invention mounted in a vertical embodiment of the invent: ion.
FIG. 2 depicts how the horizontal embodiment of the invention prevents r~allc>ver.
FIG. 2A depicts a spring loaded horizontal embodiment.
FIG. 3 depicts a schematic: of a geared slider.
FIG. 3A is a sectional view of the geared slider.
FIG. 3B depicts a roller mounted sliding bar.
FIG. 3C depicts the stopper of the roller mounted sliding bar.
FIG. 4 depicts how a vertically mounted bar prevents rollover.
FIG. 9B is a partial view of the vertir_al bar.
FIG. 5 depicts how an alternative embodiment of a vertical bar is mounted to the vehicle.
FIG. 5A depicts a schematic of the alternative embodiment of the vertical bar.
FIG. 5B depicts combination vertical-horizontal 1'~ embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 6A depicts an embodiment employing compressed-air vertical pistons.
FIG. 6B depicts an embodiment employing compressed air bags.
FIG. 7A depicts a two-arm embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 7B depicts a two-slider embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
An overview of the system of the present invention is depicted in FIG. 1. Vehicle 1() has four horizontal anti-rollover devices 1, ?_, 3, 4, two disposed at each end on _'> opposite sides of the vehicle. A horizontal embodiment of the invention is depicted in greater detail in FIG. 2. A sliding bar 21 slides within a hollow :>leeve 22 that is mounted horizontally within the frame of vehicle 24. When the vehicle tilts, as indicated in the diagram, the bar slides out of the lIJ sleeve. The bar 21 also includes a wheel or ball joint 23 disposed on the end that slider out of the sleeve. As the vehicle tilts, the wheel or ball joint 23 can make contact with the road so as tc> prevent rc~:l.lover. The bar can also include a spring, as depicted i_n FIC; 2a, to control, the 15 release of the bar from the vehic-:Le. Thus, bar 21 only as far as necessary from the:' vehicle to prevent rollover.
An alternative horizontal embodiment of the invention is depicted in FIG 3A. In this embodiment, sleeve 33 includes gears 32, and sliding bar 31 is geared so that the gears of 20 bar 31 match the gear: 32 of sleeve 33. These gears are spaced and slanged sc:~ that the bar 31 can slide out of sleeve 33 but also lock so as t:o prevent motion in the opposite direction. The bar also include:_~ a wheel or ball joint 35 that is spring 34 lo<:~caed, wherein the spring is retained by retaining yoke 36 until the bar 31 is fully extended, at which time the ball joint or wheel 35 is released to make contact with the ground.
An second alternative horizontal embodiment of the 'i invention is depicted in FIG 3B_ In this embodiment, sleeve 100 includes a plurality of rollers 104 on the upper and lower inner surfaces of the sleeve 100 so as to minimize the friction between the sleeve 100 and sliding bar 101. Aiding bar 101 rolls on the rollers 104, and includes a first II) recessed stopper 103 that engages a second stopper 102 disposed on the sleeve 100 to c~ont:rol the extension of sliding bar 101. Between the rollers 109 and the .second stopper 102 is a space 108. The first recessed stopper is held in place by the rollers 104 as the slidinct bar extends out of the I:p sleeve 100, extending into the s~>ace 108 to engage second stopper 102. The sliding bar 101 also includes a wheel or ball joint 109 that is spring _1U6 loaded, wherein the spring is retained by retaining yoke 107 until the bar 101 is fully extended, at which time the ba.:l1 joint or wheel 105 is 2~0 released to make contact with the ground.
A vertical embodiment of the invention is depicted in FIG. 9 and FIG. 1B. Device 40 is shown vertically attached to vehicle 41, and includes fixed geared arm 42 vertically attached to vehicle 41, wherein the fixed geared arm 42 is _5 slotted. The fixed geared arm 42 has a hinge 43 at the top, to which a hollow swinging arm 44 i:~ attached. The hollow swinging arm 44 also has a hinge 45 attached at its bottom end, which connects to a geared balding arm 46. The geared :5 holding arm 96 is geared so as engage the gears 47 of the fixed geared arm 42 i.n one direction. This helps support the weight placed on the swinging arm 44 by a tilting vehicle. At the upper end of the geared holding arm 47 is a holding bar retainer 98 adapted t:a engage the slats on the fixed geared arm 92 so as to prevE:~nt the swinging arm 94 from extending beyond a vertical plane as a vehicle tilts. A bar rod 49 is disposed within the hollow swinging arm 44, attached to the upper end of swinginc:~ arm 49 by a loaded spring 50. As the hollow swinging arm 44 extends out from a tilting vehicle, the rod 49 extends from t:he bottom end of swinging arm 44 to make contact with the- ground, preventing rollaver. The bar rod's 49 extension can also be controlled by compressing a Lcpring against a spring ret<:~ining yoke, as depicted in FIG. 4B.
A variation on i~his vertical. embodiment is depicted in f.0 FIG. 4B. In this embodiment, the anti-tilt: device includes a electro-mechanical device 53, such as a solenoid, with a level-sensing switch that releases the swinging arm and controls the ext:ensioro of the bar rod.
An alternative vertical embodiment is depicted in FIG.
5A. This embodiment includes a hollow cylinder 70 disposed between the body and frame of <~ vehicle. On the inside of cylinder 70 are stop gears 71, 72 disposed at each end of the cylinder, an upper piston 73 adapted to move toward an upper end 74 of the cylinder 70, and a lower piston 75 adapted to move toward a lower end 76 of t:he cylinder 70. A pair of extension systems 77, 78, which can be either springs or hydraulics act to move the pistons '73, 75 toward their respective ends, and the stop gears 71, 72 act to hold the pistons in ~>lace. A Level-sensing switch activates the extension release, sm:~h as, for_ wxample, a solenoid, to extend the pistons. Thus, when activated, the upper piston acts to level the body of the vehicle, while the lower piston causes a wheel or bal_1 joint '7~3 to extend to the ground to prevent rollover. The placement of the alternative embodiment on a vehicle is depicted iri FIG. 5.
Another. variation of the vertical embodiment of E'IG. 5A
is depicted in F'IG. 5B. This embodiment includes a horizontal 2;0 hollow cylinder 80 with a closed end 81 fixed to a vehicle body, and an open encl 83. Inside hol.l.ow cylinder 80 i.s disposed a horizontal piston 84 with a first end 85 and a second end 86. A horizontal extension system 82 connects the first end 85 of horizontal piston 89 to the closed end 81 of the horizontal hollow cylinder 80. A vertical hollow cylinder 87 is disposed on the underside of horizontal piston 84 adjacent to its second end 86. The lower end 90 of the vertical cylinder 87 is open. Inside vertical cylinder 87 is a vertical piston 88 with an upper end 91. and a lower end 92, and a vertical extension system 87 that connects the upper end 91 of vertical piston. 88 to the underside of horizontal piston 84. A wheel or ball joint 79 is attached to the lower end 92 of vertical piston 88. The horizontal extension system 82 and vertical extension 89 can include springs or hydraulics. When the vehicle begins to tilt, a level-sensing switch activates the release of horizontal extension system 82 and vertical extension 89. Horizontal extension system 82 expands pushing horizontal piston 89 c:>ut of t=he open end 83 of the hollow IS cylinder 80. As horizontal piston 83 emerges from hollow cylinder 80, vertical extension :system 89 expands so that vertical piston 88 emerges from vertical cylinder 87, extending downward until wheel or ball joint 79 makes contact with the ground.
FIG. 6A depicts an alternative embodiment of the vertical pistons, in which compressed air i:> utilized to extend the pistons to their respective ends of the cylinder. A
compressed air tank 60 is the ~;ource of the compressed air pumped into cylinder 61 when the vehicle begins to tilt. The pumping is actuated by a level--sens:ing device.
FIG. 6B depicts another alternative of the invention.
This embodiment employs a plurality of air bags 64, 65, 67, 68 :> connected by an air line 66 to a compressed air tank 63. The embodiment pictured includes two air bags on each side of a vehicle 69, disposed at the front and the rear of vehicle 69.
A level-sensing switch activates the tank 63 to pump compressed air into bags on the proper side of the vehicle 69 so as to level the vehicle 69.
In a further refinement of t:he invention, both the vertical arm embodiment and the horizontal slider embodiment can utilize connector bars to ~~onnect a unit disposed on one end of a vehicle to a~ unit on the same side but the opposite end of the vehicle to ensure gnat the arms or bars deploy together as one integral unit. Referring now to FIG. 7A, the two-arm vertical embodiment 11() includes two arms 111, 112 at opposite ends of one side of vehicle 10, and connector bar 113 rigidly connecting them. Disposed within vertical arms 111, a?0 112 can be devices 1:L4, 115 as previously described, such as end wheels, ball joints and air bags. These devices 1.14, 115 move up and down independently of each other to make contact with a road surface. A similar ~.mit 116 can be disported on the other side of the vehicle (not shown).
A horizontal embodiment 12U, depicted in FIG 7b, includes two horizontal sliders 121, 122 disposed on opposite ends of one side of vehicle 190, rigidly connected by connector bar 123 so that sliders 121, 122 slide out as one integral unit.
:> As with the vertical embodiment. described above, disposed within horizontal sliders 121, 122 c:an be devices 124, 125 as previously described, such as end wheels, ball joints and air bags. These devices 124, 125 move up and down independently of each other to make contact with a road surface. A similar unit 126 can be disposed on the other side of the vehicle (not shown). These connected horizontal slider units can be disposed at the front and rear bumpers or underneath a vehicle.
The system of the invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed herein. It will be -immediately apparent to those skilled in the art that variations and modifications to the disclosed embc7diment are possible without departing from the spirit and ;cope of the present invention. The invention is defined by the appended claims.
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1. A device for preventing vehicle tilt or rollover comprising:
a first sliding bar within a first sleeve, said first bar including a first wheel or ball joint at a first terminal end, said first bar and first sleeve mounted horizontally on a vehicle;
a second sliding bar within a second sleeve, said second bar including a second wheel or ball joint at a second terminal end, said second bar and second sleeve mounted horizontally on a vehicle, on the same side of the vehicle as the first sliding bar and first sleeve; and a rigid connecting bar that connects the first sliding bar with the second sliding bar, wherein said first sliding bar and second sliding bar slide out of, respectively, the first sleeve and the second sleeve as one integral unit to the side of said vehicle to extend the wheel base of said vehicle and prevent roll-over of said vehicle.
a first sliding bar within a first sleeve, said first bar including a first wheel or ball joint at a first terminal end, said first bar and first sleeve mounted horizontally on a vehicle;
a second sliding bar within a second sleeve, said second bar including a second wheel or ball joint at a second terminal end, said second bar and second sleeve mounted horizontally on a vehicle, on the same side of the vehicle as the first sliding bar and first sleeve; and a rigid connecting bar that connects the first sliding bar with the second sliding bar, wherein said first sliding bar and second sliding bar slide out of, respectively, the first sleeve and the second sleeve as one integral unit to the side of said vehicle to extend the wheel base of said vehicle and prevent roll-over of said vehicle.
2. The device of claim 1, wherein the wheel or ball joint are spring loaded so as to release the sliding bar to the length necessary to contact a road surface to prevent rollover.
3. The device of claim 1, wherein the sliding bar is geared, and wherein the sleeve is geared so that the sliding bar's gears match the gears of the sleeve, said gears being spaced and slanted so that the sliding bar can slide out from said vehicle but prevent bar movement in the opposite direction, said sliding bar further comprising a spring loaded ball joint or wheel and a retaining yoke to release said spring loaded ball joint or wheel when said sliding bar is fully extended
4. A device for preventing vehicle tilt or rollover comprising:
a first vertical anti-rollover unit attached to a side of a vehicle that comprises a first hollow swinging arm;
a second vertical anti-rollover unit attached to the side of the vehicle that comprises a second vertical hollow swinging arm; and a rigid connector bar that connects the first vertical hollow swinging arm to the second vertical hollow swinging arm, wherein the first vertical hollow swinging arm and the second vertical hollow swinging arm can swing out as an integral unit as the vehicle tilts so as to prevent vehicle rollover.
a first vertical anti-rollover unit attached to a side of a vehicle that comprises a first hollow swinging arm;
a second vertical anti-rollover unit attached to the side of the vehicle that comprises a second vertical hollow swinging arm; and a rigid connector bar that connects the first vertical hollow swinging arm to the second vertical hollow swinging arm, wherein the first vertical hollow swinging arm and the second vertical hollow swinging arm can swing out as an integral unit as the vehicle tilts so as to prevent vehicle rollover.
5. The device of claim 4, wherein each vertical anti-rollover unit further comprises:
a fixed geared arm vertically attached to a vehicle, the fixed geared arm further comprising at least one slot, wherein each hollow swinging arm is hingedly attached to the top of said fixed geared arm;
a geared holding arm hingedly attached to the bottom end of each hollow swinging arm, said gearing adapted to engage said fixed gear arm in one direction to help support weight placed on each said swinging arm by a tilting vehicle;
a holding bar attached to both the upper end of the geared holding arm and the one or more slots on the fixed geared arm so as the keep each swinging arm from extending beyond a vertical plane as a vehicles tilts; and a bar rod contained within each hollow swinging arm, said bar rod attached via a spring to an inner surface of the top of each hollow swinging arm, wherein the bar rod extends from the bottom of each hollow swinging arm as each hollow swinging arm extends from the side of a tilting vehicle so as to prevent rollover.
a fixed geared arm vertically attached to a vehicle, the fixed geared arm further comprising at least one slot, wherein each hollow swinging arm is hingedly attached to the top of said fixed geared arm;
a geared holding arm hingedly attached to the bottom end of each hollow swinging arm, said gearing adapted to engage said fixed gear arm in one direction to help support weight placed on each said swinging arm by a tilting vehicle;
a holding bar attached to both the upper end of the geared holding arm and the one or more slots on the fixed geared arm so as the keep each swinging arm from extending beyond a vertical plane as a vehicles tilts; and a bar rod contained within each hollow swinging arm, said bar rod attached via a spring to an inner surface of the top of each hollow swinging arm, wherein the bar rod extends from the bottom of each hollow swinging arm as each hollow swinging arm extends from the side of a tilting vehicle so as to prevent rollover.
6. The device of claim 4, further comprising an electro-mechanical device comprising a level-sensing switch to control the release of the swinging arm and to control the extension of the bar rod.
7. The device of claim 5, wherein the electro-mechanical device is a solenoid.
8. An anti-rollover device comprising:
a hollow cylinder comprising a stop gear at an upper end and a stop gear at a lower end;
an upper piston adapted to move up within the hollow cylinder;
a lower piston adapted to move down within the hollow cylinder, said lower piston further comprising a wheel or ball joint at a terminal end;
a pair of extension systems to extend said upper and lower pistons;
a level-sensing switch; and an extension system release, wherein the level-sensing switch, upon detecting a vehicle tilt, activates the extension system release to release the pistons, said upper piston extending upward to hold the vehicle in a level position and said lower piston extending downward to touch the ground so as to prevent rollover, said stop gears acting to hold the pistons in place.
a hollow cylinder comprising a stop gear at an upper end and a stop gear at a lower end;
an upper piston adapted to move up within the hollow cylinder;
a lower piston adapted to move down within the hollow cylinder, said lower piston further comprising a wheel or ball joint at a terminal end;
a pair of extension systems to extend said upper and lower pistons;
a level-sensing switch; and an extension system release, wherein the level-sensing switch, upon detecting a vehicle tilt, activates the extension system release to release the pistons, said upper piston extending upward to hold the vehicle in a level position and said lower piston extending downward to touch the ground so as to prevent rollover, said stop gears acting to hold the pistons in place.
9. The device of claim 8, wherein the extension system comprises a pair of springs, one for each piston.
10. The device of claim 8, wherein the extensions system is hydraulically driven.
11. The device of claim 8, wherein the extension system is driven by compressed air, and further comprising a compressed air tank and a pump to pump air from the tank to the cylinder when activated by the level sensing switch.
12. An anti-rollover device comprising:
an air bag attached to the frame of a vehicle;
a compressed air tank with an air pump;
an air line connecting said air tank with said air bag;
and a level sensing device, wherein the level sensing device, upon detecting a tilt in said vehicle, activates the air pump to pump air from said tank into said air bag, said air bag expending to contact the ground so as to level said vehicle and prevent rollover.
an air bag attached to the frame of a vehicle;
a compressed air tank with an air pump;
an air line connecting said air tank with said air bag;
and a level sensing device, wherein the level sensing device, upon detecting a tilt in said vehicle, activates the air pump to pump air from said tank into said air bag, said air bag expending to contact the ground so as to level said vehicle and prevent rollover.
13. An anti-rollover device comprising:
a horizontal hollow cylinder comprising a closed end attached to a vehicle and an open end;
a horizontal piston adapted to move within the horizontal hollow cylinder;
a horizontal extension system connecting the closed end of the horizontal hollow cylinder to horizontal piston and adapted to expand horizontal piston out of said open end of said horizontal hollow cylinder.
a vertical hollow cylinder comprising a closed end attached to an underside of said horizontal hollow cylinder, and an open end;
a vertical piston adapted to move within said vertical hollow cylinder;
a vertical extension system that connects said vertical piston to said underside of horizontal hollow cylinder and adapted to extend said vertical pistons towards said open end of said vertical hollow cylinder;
a level-sensing switch; and an extension system release, wherein the level-sensing switch, upon detecting a vehicle tilt, activates the extension system release to release the pistons, said horizontal piston extending outward from said vehicle while said vertical piston extends downward to touch the ground so as to prevent rollover.
a horizontal hollow cylinder comprising a closed end attached to a vehicle and an open end;
a horizontal piston adapted to move within the horizontal hollow cylinder;
a horizontal extension system connecting the closed end of the horizontal hollow cylinder to horizontal piston and adapted to expand horizontal piston out of said open end of said horizontal hollow cylinder.
a vertical hollow cylinder comprising a closed end attached to an underside of said horizontal hollow cylinder, and an open end;
a vertical piston adapted to move within said vertical hollow cylinder;
a vertical extension system that connects said vertical piston to said underside of horizontal hollow cylinder and adapted to extend said vertical pistons towards said open end of said vertical hollow cylinder;
a level-sensing switch; and an extension system release, wherein the level-sensing switch, upon detecting a vehicle tilt, activates the extension system release to release the pistons, said horizontal piston extending outward from said vehicle while said vertical piston extends downward to touch the ground so as to prevent rollover.
14. The device of claim 1, wherein the sleeve includes a plurality of rollers mounted above and below the sliding bar so that the sliding bar can roll out of the sleeve with a minimum of friction, said sliding bar comprising a first stopper that engages a second stopper disposed on said sleeve to limit they extension of said sliding bar out of the sleeve, and said sliding bar further comprising a spring loaded ball joint or wheel and a retaining yoke to release said spring loaded ball joint or wheel when said sliding bar is fully extended
15. The device of claim 14, wherein said first stopper is recessed within the sliding bar, and wherein said sleeve further comprises a space between said plurality of rollers and said second stopper into which said first recessed stopper extends so as to limit the extension of the sliding bar.
16. A system for preventing vehicle rollover, comprising:
a combination of anti-rollover devices, comprising at least two anti-rollover devices mounted on each side of a vehicle, wherein each said device is attached between the body and/or a frame member of the vehicle, each said device selected from any one of the devices claimed in claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, or 15, and comprising a rigid connector between each adjacent pair of devices on each side of the vehicle.
a combination of anti-rollover devices, comprising at least two anti-rollover devices mounted on each side of a vehicle, wherein each said device is attached between the body and/or a frame member of the vehicle, each said device selected from any one of the devices claimed in claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, or 15, and comprising a rigid connector between each adjacent pair of devices on each side of the vehicle.
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