GB2427176A - Vehicle floor with integral load securing formations - Google Patents
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Abstract
A vehicle and a method of constructing a vehicle, the vehicle having a floor made up from a plurality of floor elements (5a-n). The undersurface of the floor lies against and is supported by members (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) of an open chassis framework (2) of the vehicle. The floor elements are hollow plank-like extrusions which have interlocking formations (7) for interlocking the floor elements in a desired configuration. The floor elements include securing formations (53), such as rail or track elements with recesses, for the adjustable and/or releasable securement of load or cargo items which may be seats or wheelchair restraints. The upper surface presented by members of the open chassis framework may be flat. The floor elements may be fixed to the open chassis framework using adhesive (6).
Description
VEHICLE CONSTRUCTIONS
This invention has to do with the provision of floors in the load areas of vehicles, and particularly vehicles such as buses, minibuses and coaches in which passengers are to be carried on seats and/or in occupied wheelchairs.
It is well-established technology to adapt the floors of buses, minibuses and coaches so that the position of seats can be varied between a number of secure positions according to need. For many years a preferred mode of floor adaptation has been the provision of elongate tracks or rails extending along the floor of the load area, usually but not necessarily in parallel, longitudinal arrangements, the rails having an undercut channel formation. This is adapted to take complementary securing elements on corresponding seat fixtures or other passenger restraints such as seatbelts or wheelchair restraints. See for example our GB-A-2200529, GB-A- 2153215 and EP-A-0922 605 showing a popular form of undercut securing track and a variety of means and fixture elements to work with it. The rails have an upward projection, and spaces between them are usually filled with floorboard elements to produce a generally level surface.
In recent years the simple rails have been developed. For example GB-A2321626 describes providing a broader, flat extruded profile base integral with the rail formation. This addresses an issue with the most common mode of vehicle preparation, which involves the adaptation of a "panel van" in which the basic vehicle body has a full steel floor layer integrated with the body walls as a structural part. For added stiffness, the existing floor has a series of longitudinal ribs. By providing a wide, flat extrusion as in GB-A-2321626, a single rail element can bridge more than one rib so that the ribs do not hinder exact positioning of rails at the desired lateral positions.
WO 99/25601 also shows hollow extruded floor plank profiles including track elements or rails, but with the plank elements connected at their edges (e.g. by gluing, welding or interlock) to adjacent plank elements which may be plain (i.e. without securing rail) filler pieces of correspondingly hollow extruded construction, rather than conventional boards. Such an array of extruded planks can be fixed together to form a single floor plate, dimensional to cover the entire floor area of the vehicle on to which it may glued or bolted. Glue is convenient for fixing down onto the ribbed floor plate of a pane.l van, since it can be applied to the Lops of the ribs which generally provide sufficient area to hold the floor plate in place.
The aim of the present proposals is to provide a new vehicle construction, and a way of making it, adapted with securing means for load items, and preferably for seats etc., such as rails or tracks as described.
According to one aspect of our new proposals, a vehicle with a load area and preferably a passenger vehicle of the kind described has a load area or passenger area floor presenting on its top surface securing formations, preferably including rail or track elements with recesses, providing for the adjustable and/or releasable securement of load or cargo items, preferably seats and/or wheelchair restraints. The floor is made up from a set of floor elements lying side-by- side and edge-to-edge to constitute in combination an upper floor surface. Desirably it is a set of parallel elongate plank elements and desirably these run longItudinally of the vehicle. The set of floor elements together presents a floor undersurface, and this undersurface lies against and is supported by the complementary upper surfaces of members of an open chassis framework of the vehicle.
Preferably the undersurface presented by the set of floor elements is flat, and preferabl.y on a single level.
To provide corresponding support, the upper surfaces of the chassis framework members should be coplanar, and preferably (on each individual member) flat. This mutual flatness avoids or reduces restraints or positional criticality on the positioning of the floor elements in relation to the chassis, so that positioning can be optimised as desired for the securing means (e.g. tracks or rails) on the top surface.
The nature of the open chassis framework is otherwise not critical. Generally there will be an intersecting array of mutually transverse elements, to give adequate support over the floor area. More usually there will be main longitudinal elements - typically two - and a series of transverse elements extending between them. This of course is a conventional chassis, but it should be arranged that the upper surfaces of the members lie in a plane. It will often be desirable to provide lateral extensions projecting laterally outside the longitudinal frame members, to support the floor over its full area.
The undersurface of the floor element set is desirably substantially closed, i.e. presenting an actual bottom wall rather than e.g. an array of spaced ribs or flanges. Desirably most of the undersurface area, preferably at least 75% and most preferably substantially all, is flat downwardly-directed surface in the plane of engagement with the chassis members. For the same reasons as above, this avoids criticality of positioning of the floor and its elements relative to those chassis members.
A preferred type of floor element is an elongate extruded plank profile, typically of aluminIum. Closed (hollow) profiles are preferred, as in WO 99/25601 and GB-A-2321626. These can be of generally uniform thickness (height), disregarding recesses for securing.
Desirably they are fitted extending longitudinally of the vehicle. Preferably they present flat surfaces at the top and bottom, excepting recess or track formations provided for securement of seats. Such formations might be an integrally extruded track, e.g. with overhanging mouth flanges as discussed earlier, or an upwardly- opening recess in which a discrete element, e.g. having such a track, can be inserted.
Desirably at least some of the floor elements extend the full length of the floor area. Usually not all the elements are the same in form, for example one or more elements adapted for securement (e.g. with track or rail) may be combined with one or more other elements differently adapted, or without any securement adaptation, such as plain fillers or board elements for providing a plain surface in between securements.
Elements of different width may be combined to optimise the position of the securing features, and to occupy the intended floor plan shape exactly. In particular, side recesses may be provided to accommodate wheel arches (although the floor might be constructed at a level above any wheel arches) In preferred embodiments, some or all of the floor elements are connected to one another edge-to-edge, eg.
by any one or more of interlock (such as tongue and groove), adhesive, or mechanical fastener elements such as bolts, clamps or ties. This edge_to_edge connection of the elements improves the integrity of the floor structure e.g. in the event of an accident, because adjacent elements support one another. it may also be apt for connecting the elements into a prefabricated floor plate module, which can accordingly be built up into the desired layout and then positioned and secured onto the chassis framework as a unit. This can make both the assembly of the floor and its securing to the chassis easier and quicker. To this end, connections between the floor elements desirably create a stiff shapemaintaining structure.
The means used to fix the floor elements down onto the chassis framework is not particularly restricted, but we prefer the use of adhesive acting between complementary e.g. flat surfaces of the floor and frame.
This is effective, provided that the chassis members present a substantial upper surface area and that this area properly complements the undersurface of the floor.
Because contact is only at the contact area of the frame members, the preferred mode of application applies adhesive initially to the frame members and then lays the floor elements (optionally combined as a prefabricated floor plate) on top. However, adhesive fixation may be supplemented with or substituted by fixation by other means e.g. bolts or screws, or custom interlock with specially-formed chassis members, if wished.
Providing a floor adapted for adjustable seat positions directly onto an underlying chassis frame is not in itself new. In the past, however, securement rails of standard type have been used with a considerable amount of additional steel framework being needed to support them. This is expensive and heavy. GB-A-2376001 describes installing an internal floor, adapted for detachable seating or wheelchair restraint, on top of a set of longitudinal frame elements inside a van. However these frame elements are themselves resting on an underlying ribbed sheet floor - the van being a panel van - rather than being an open chassis framework. Their aim is sotely to raise the floor clear of the wheel arches and of course they add weight overall.
A method of building up a vehicle including providing a floor for the vehicle in any manner as described above is a further aspect of the invention.
In a further aspect, our proposals provide a vehicle construction and a corresponding method of making a vehicle having features set out herein above and elsewhere, save that the floor does not (or need not) provide any securing means for seats or other loads; it may be a plain floor.
An embodiment of the invention is described by way of example with reference to the attached drawings, in which Figs. 1, 2 and 3 are respectively side, plan and rear views of a chassis cab vehicle, showing the outline of a passenger body to be built; Fig. 4 is a plan view of a prefabricated floor module, and Fig. 4(a) is an end view thereof; Fig. 5 is a plan view showing preparation of the chassis cab vehicle for the floor; Figs. 6 and 7 are side and rear views showing the floor installed, and Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional enlargement from "X" in Fig. 7; Fig. 9 is a plan view showing the floor installed, and Figs. 10, 11 and 12 are plan views indicating different dispositions of seating achievable with the illustrated floor track layout.
With reference to Figs. 1 to 3, a chassis cab vehicle 1 as supplied for completion has a chassis frame 2, on the front of which a cab 11 is built. The engine is provided beneath and below this in the usual way (not shown) , with a drive shaft running to the back axle shown schematically. The exposed open chassis framework 2 at the back of the vehicle is for the provision of a body 13 to enclose a passenger space. The body 13 is not built until the floor has been installed, and so is shown in broken lines. The vehicle chassis may be factory-built or custom-built. However it includes in a generally conventional manner right and left main longitudinal frame members 21 connected by a series of perpendicular transverse members 23 welded in to form a ladder-like structure. The spacing of the main members 21 is narrow enough for the rear wheels 12 to project out at the side.
Since the intended body shell 13 is to extend out over the rear wheels 12 with wheel arches, lateral extensions 25 are welded on projecting perpendicularly outwardly from the longitudinal members 21 to support the side regions of the floor and body. The rearmost chassis member 24 is a single member extending right across at the full width. Note from Fig. 1 that the top surfaces of the chassis side extensions 25 lie flush with the top surfaces of the main members 21. Although not visible in the drawing, the top surfaces of the cross- members 23 are also flush with this top surface, as is that of the rear cross-member 24. The chassis members are all of rectangular section or I- beams, so that they present flat top surfaces. Other sections presenting flat top surfaces are also suitable.
Fig. 4 shows a floor module 4 which is to be fitted to the chassis 2. It is made up of a set of 14 separate aluminium extrusions 5a-n arranged parallel and connected edge-to-edge. The outermost profiles 5a,5n are interrupted by wheel cut-outs 44 which also intrude partly into the next inner profiles 5b,m.
These aluminium floor profiles are of a kind which is already known, being available on the market (provided by us) as "Innotrax". Some details are seen in enlarged Fig. 8. Each element is a cross-sectionally uniform aluminium extrusion. Some, such as element 5j shown, are formed with an integral securing track 53 with an undercut interior and a series of scalloped openings in the overhanging flanges to enable the releasable securement of a range of fittings, seats etc. at any of a range of positions along the track. This is all well known and will not be discussed further. Other elements, such as 5i,5k shown bordering element 5j in Fig. 8, are plain fillers which present a smooth uninterrupted upper surface 52i,k without a securing track. All of the profile elements 5 are provided with edge interlock formations 7. In this embodiment (Innotrax) these are diffe:ent to either side, enabling elements to be assembled progressively from one side of the floor module to the other with a tilting interlocking movement. No additional fasteners are needed. Other modes of connection may be used, or the edge connections may be omitted.
All of the elements are closed profiles, presenting a generally flat upper floor surface 41 and a substantially completely flat undersurface 42 indicated in Fig. 4(a).
The elements 5a-n of the floor are selected in order to provide a desired layout of securing tracks 53. In S this embodiment nine of the profiles 5a,b,c,e,g,j,l,m,n are standard profiles providing a single securement rail 53. 5d,f,k are small filler elements, 5i a slightly larger filler and 5h a still larger filler. By having a variety of standard profiles available, the floor can be built to any desired securement specification and shape.
The floor module 4 having been clipped together, it is a stiff selfsupporting entity with a flat undersurface 42.
Fig. 5 shows the application of adhesive 6 to the fiat upper surfaces of all the chassis frame members 21,22,23,24,25 underlying the floor area. The prefabricated floor module 4 is then laid on top of these as shown in Figs. 6, 7 and the adhesive 6 is cured to fix it in place. Fig. 8 shows the layer of adhesive 6 between the chassis members 21,23 and the undersurface 42 of the floor module 4. Because the undersurface 42 and the upper surfaces of the chassis members are all flush and fiat, the fixing mode imposes no restraints on the design of the floor module as regards the choice and positioning of the profile elements 5.
Fig. 9 shows a plan view with the position of the chassis elements showing through in broken lines, and also showing wheel arches 28 in position.
The selection of positions of the tracks 53 in the floor module 4 is made in line with conventional skill, enabling a variety of approved dispositions of furniture.
Thus, Fig. 10 shows a typical minibus seating layout with standard seats fixed to the tracks, Fig. 11 shows a typical wheelchair layout using the tracks for the securement of wheelchair restraints, and Fig. 12 shows a mixture of seating and wheelchair restraint use.
The skilled person will appreciate that the present proposals enlarge the repertoire of constructional modes for vehicles, especially for transporting elderly, injured or otherwise disabled people, maintaining the strength and versatility of known constructions, as well as the simplicity of installation, while reducing weight.
The latter advantage may be achieved even if floor elements are secured to the chassis frame individually rather than being prefabricated into a module.
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- CLAIMS: 1. A vehicle having a floor made up from a plurality of floorelements lying side-by-side and edge-to-edge, the floor elements providing an upper floor surface and a floor undersurface, and having at least one securing formation on its upper surface for the adjustable and/or releasable securement of load or cargo items, the floor elements being hollow planks fastened to one another edge-to-edge; wherein the floor undersurface lies against and is supported by complementary upper surfaces of members of an open chassis framework of the vehicle.
- 2. A vehicle according to claim 1 wherein the undersurface of the hollow plank floor elements is at least 75% closed.
- 3. A vehicle according to claim 2 wherein the undersurface of the floor elements is fully closed.
- 4. A vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims in which the floor elements are extruded aluminium profiles.
- 5. A vehicle according to claim 4 in which the aluminium profiles have inLegral edge interlock formations connecting them to one another.
- 6. A vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the floor is secured to the members of the open chassis framework by adhesive.
- 7. A vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims in which the said plank elements are of various widths.
- 8. A vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims in which said securing formation is a locating rail or track recess running longitudinally of a plank and integral therewith.
- 9. A vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims wherein said load or cargo items are seats and/or wheelchair restraints.
- 10. A vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the upper surfaces of the members of the open chassis framework are flat and coplanar.
- 11. A vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the members of the open chassis framework form an intersecting array of longitudinal and transverse members and comprise lateral extensions projecting outside the longitudinal members, to provide lateral support to the floor.
- 12. A method of building a vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims comprising, in any order, fastening the plurality of floor elements to form the floor, and laying the floor elements on the open chassis framework.
- 13. A method according to claim 12 wherein adhesive is used to secure the floor elements to the open chassis framework and the adhesive is applied initially to the members of the open chassis framework.
- 14. A method according to claim 12 or 13 wherein the open chassis framework comprises an intersecting array of longitudinal and transverse members and the method additionally comprises the step of adding lateral extensions to the open chassis framework which project outside the longitudinal members, to provide additional support to the floor.
- 15. A vehicle or method substantially as herein described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.
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