US2007022670A1PendingUtilityA1

Small vehicle enclosures and methods for operating the same

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Jul 28, 2005Filed: Jul 28, 2005Published: Feb 1, 2007
Est. expiryJul 28, 2025(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:John F. Herter
E04H 6/04E04H 6/005
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Abstract

Small vehicle enclosures and methods for operating the same are disclosed. An example enclosure includes a base portion configured to receive a vehicle and includes at least one channel or groove configured to guide vehicle. The example enclosure further includes a cover portion configured to cover the vehicle when the vehicle is disposed on the base portion and sealingly engage the base when the cover is in a closed position.

Claims

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1 . An enclosure for a vehicle comprising: 
 a base portion configured to receive the vehicle and including at least one channel or groove configured to guide vehicle; and    a cover portion configured to cover the vehicle when the vehicle is disposed on the base portion and sealingly engage the base when the cover is in a closed position.    
   
   
       2 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising a hinge structure that rotatably couples the cover portion to the base portion.  
   
   
       3 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 2 , wherein the hinge structure is made of a plastic material.  
   
   
       4 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the hinge structure is integral with the cover portion.  
   
   
       5 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 1  further comprising at least one gas spring coupled between the base portion and the cover portion.  
   
   
       6 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 5 , wherein the at least one gas spring is gas powered.  
   
   
       7 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising a ramp located at one end of the base portion.  
   
   
       8 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 7 , wherein the ramp portion and the base portion are integrally formed.  
   
   
       9 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 7 , wherein the ramp portion and base portion are reinforced.  
   
   
       10 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 7 , wherein the ramp portion is double-sided.  
   
   
       11 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the base portion is sized to fit on a carrying surface of another vehicle or trailer.  
   
   
       12 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 11 , wherein the second vehicle is a pick-up truck.  
   
   
       13 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the base portion includes at least one opening through which the base portion can be anchored to a surface.  
   
   
       14 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the base portion further includes at least one structure for securing vehicle to the base portion.  
   
   
       15 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the base portion further includes at least one stop.  
   
   
       16 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the vehicle is a motorcycle, a snowmobile, or an all terrain vehicle.  
   
   
       17 . An enclosure for a vehicle comprising: 
 a base having a ramp located at an end of the base, wherein the ramp is configured to prevent the vehicle when disposed on the base from rolling or sliding off the base; and    a cover configured to engage the base to substantially prevent the ingress of water into the enclosure.    
   
   
       18 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 17 , wherein the ramp and the base are integrally formed.  
   
   
       19 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 17 , wherein the cover includes a peripheral portion configured to overhang at least a portion of the base to sealingly engage the base.  
   
   
       20 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 17 , further comprising a seal configured to enable the cover to sealingly engage the base.  
   
   
       21 . The enclosure as defined in  claim 17  further comprising a hinge struture coupling the cover to the base.  
   
   
       22 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 17 , wherein the base further comprises at least one channel or groove for guiding the vehicle.  
   
   
       23 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 17  wherein the base is sized to fit on a bed of a second vehicle.  
   
   
       24 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 23 , wherein the second vehicle is a pick-up truck.  
   
   
       25 . An enclosure as defined in  claim 17 , wherein the base includes at least one opening through which the base can be anchored to a surface.

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