Kerry J Mcclure

US Patent:

6834912, Dec 28, 2004

Filed:

Oct 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/683776

Inventors:

Peter Cardimen - Powell OH
Robert Zummallen - Marysville OH
Skye Malcolm - Upper Arlington OH
Henry DiCato - Marysville OH
Kerry McClure - Dublin OH
Kengo Ishibashi - Nagasaki, JP

Assignee:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

B62D 2103

US Classification:

296204, 296209, 296 29, 29618708

Abstract:

A frame and support assembly for a vehicle lacking a conventional, separate B-pillar includes first and second frame members and a plurality of support assemblies. Each support assembly includes a plurality of bulkheads, a pair of outriggers, and a cross member. The bulkheads are incorporated into first and second side sill assemblies. The outriggers extend between the side sill assemblies and the first and second frame members. The cross members extend between the first and second first frame members. The strength of the bulkheads, outriggers, and cross members is selected such that the cross member is stiffer than the outriggers, and the outriggers are stiffer than the bulkheads so that the support assemblies progressively crush during a side impact.

US Patent:

6857692, Feb 22, 2005

Filed:

Oct 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/683777

Inventors:

Peter Cardimen - Powell OH, US
Robert Zummallen - Marysville OH, US
Skye Malcolm - Upper Arlington OH, US
Henry DiCato - Marysville OH, US
Kerry McClure - Marysville OH, US
Kengo Ishibashi - Nagasaki, JP

Assignee:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

B62D025/20

US Classification:

296204, 29620301, 296205, 29619307

Abstract:

A frame and support assembly for a vehicle lacking a conventional, separate B-pillar includes first and second frame members and a plurality of support assemblies. Each support assembly includes a plurality of bulkheads, a pair of outriggers, and a cross member. The bulkheads are incorporated into first and second side sill assemblies. The outriggers extend between the side sill assemblies and the first and second frame members. The cross members extend between the first and second first frame members.

US Patent:

6880875, Apr 19, 2005

Filed:

Sep 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/663272

Inventors:

Kerry Stephen McClure - Dublin OH, US
Robb Louis Augustine - Dublin OH, US
David Michael Edwards - Marysville OH, US
John Eric Werling - Dublin OH, US
Gerald Allen Flint - Powell OH, US
Emily C. Nutwell - Dublin OH, US
Dennis Byungip Chung - Dublin OH, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Company, Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

B60R007/04

US Classification:

296 3714, 224 422

Abstract:

A cargo protecting system for a pickup truck includes a metal support structure that is in a fixed position relative to a pickup truck. A bed floor is fixedly supported by the metal support structure, and the bed floor includes a first support surface for directly supporting cargo, wherein the first support surface is substantially coplanar with a plane. A first chamber is disposed substantially beneath the plane and can be defined by a first shell having first and second openings. The first chamber is accessible from above the plane through the first opening, and the first and second openings can be of sufficient size and dimension to allow the passage of a spare tire. Exemplary embodiments can include a second chamber disposed substantially directly beneath the bed floor and adjacent to the second opening, wherein the second chamber is separate from the first chamber and accessible from the first chamber through the second opening. The second chamber can be configured to provide a storage location directly beneath the bed floor for substantially an entire spare tire. In certain exemplary embodiments, a closure member might be provided along with a securement mechanism and an opening mechanism.

US Patent:

6883851, Apr 26, 2005

Filed:

Sep 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/663271

Inventors:

Kerry Stephen McClure - Dublin OH, US
Robb Louis Augustine - Dublin OH, US
Emily C. Nutwell - Dublin OH, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Company, Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

B60R007/04

US Classification:

296 3714, 224 422

Abstract:

A truck bed for a pickup truck includes a metal support structure that is in a fixed position relative to a pickup truck. A shell is fixedly supported by the metal support structure and is configured to integrally define a portion of a first chamber and a portion of a second chamber. The first chamber is adjacent to the second chamber at an interface, and the first and second chambers are disposed substantially beneath a plane. The plane is defined by a cargo carrying floor that is integrally provided by the truck bed. A first closure member includes a first support surface and is associated with the shell. The first closure member is moveable between a first position in which the first support surface is substantially coplanar with the plane and is configured to support cargo directly above the first chamber, and a second position in which the first closure member is at least partially removed to provide access to the first chamber from above the plane. A second closure member is associated with the shell and includes a second support surface for supporting cargo directly above the second chamber. The second support surface is substantially coplanar with the plane.

US Patent:

7080868, Jul 25, 2006

Filed:

Nov 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/272355

Inventors:

Kerry S. McClure - Dublin OH, US
Anthony Ordonio, Jr. - Dublin OH, US
Andrew K. Swayne - Dublin OH, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

B62D 33/03

US Classification:

296 50, 296 571, 29619306, 2961469, 29614611, 2961468, 2961831

Abstract:

A rear pillar structure of a vehicle frame is provided for supporting a dual mode tailgate including a pillar member having a first leg and a second leg. The first leg extends generally vertically along a side wall of the vehicle frame which partially defines a load carrying bed. The second leg extends along a cross member connecting a pair of frame rails of the vehicle frame. A support member is mounted inside the first leg for reinforcing the first leg at a location at which the dual mode tailgate connects to the pillar.

US Patent:

7374221, May 20, 2008

Filed:

Nov 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/272388

Inventors:

Kerry S. McClure - Dublin OH, US
John E. Werling - Dublin OH, US
Matthew W. Seman - Marysville OH, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

B60R 9/06

US Classification:

296 376, 296 3714, 2961461

Abstract:

A retention cable arrangement for retaining a cargo closure assembly in association with a storage compartment of a vehicle includes a cargo lid door having at least one hinge for pivotally connecting the cargo door to the vehicle. A retention cable is connected to the at least one hinge and to the cargo door distal to the at least one hinge.

US Patent:

7401849, Jul 22, 2008

Filed:

Nov 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/272281

Inventors:

Kerry S. McClure - Dublin OH, US
Yaniv Rock - Dublin OH, US
Nick A. Massaro - Dublin OH, US
David M. Edwards - Marysville OH, US
Robb L. Augustine - Dublin OH, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

B60R 27/00

US Classification:

296204

Abstract:

A vehicle frame includes a pair of spaced frame rails and at least one cross member connecting the frame rails. A tower structure is on one of the spaced frame rails for supporting a floor of a load-carrying bed spaced above the frame rails.

US Patent:

7410081, Aug 12, 2008

Filed:

Sep 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/663889

Inventors:

Kerry Stephen McClure - Dublin OH, US
Brian David Shanfeld - Powell OH, US
David Michael Edwards - Marysville OH, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Company, Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

B62D 43/06

US Classification:

224403, 224 4221, 296 3714, 296 372

Abstract:

A support structure for a spare tire on a vehicle. A shell is attached to the vehicle and includes first and second end portions and a bottom portion extending at least partially between the first and second end portions. The shell at least partially defines a spare tire storage chamber and includes an opening providing access to the storage chamber, wherein the opening is adjacent to the first end portion. The support member is slidably positioned above the bottom portion and is movable back and forth along a movement path from a first position in which the support member is substantially disposed within the shell and a second position in which the support member is at least partially disposed outside the shell. In certain embodiments, a retention member can be fixedly attached to the shell. In further embodiments, the support member and the shell have a cooperative locking configuration.