Abstract: A support block for a torque arm on a vehicle can include a first indentation and a second indentation each having an opening adapted to accept a portion of a torque arm, the first indentation and the second indentation each having a relief cut opposite the opening into which a portion of a torque arm can fit.

Abstract: A fender for straddled vehicles according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base made of a crystalline resin and disposed above a wheel, and a film which is in close contact with the back side of the base facing the wheel. The hardness of the surface of the base is lower than the hardness of the interior of the base. The hardness of the film is higher than the hardness of the surface of the base.

Abstract: A transport structure, such as a pallet or dolly, having a plurality of retractable stops in a pattern to enable transport of a two-down configuration or a three-down configuration is provided.

Abstract: Example ambulation aid apparatus and associated methods of manufacture are disclosed and described herein. An example ambulation aid apparatus includes an ambulation aid body formed as a integral part, the integral part formed in monocoque construction to provide support for mobility of a user through the integral part, the integral part providing a plurality of grippable areas to facilitate user movement and support through the integral part. Another example ambulation aid apparatus includes a primary panel formed in monocoque construction to provide support for and assist in mobility of a user through the skin of the monocoque primary panel, the primary panel formed to interrelate with one or more subassemblies to provide an integrated monocoque part to assist in providing support for and improved mobility of the user through the integrated monocoque part. Example methods of manufacture are also disclosed and described.

Abstract: Disclosed is an extended-range full-electric low-speed tractor, which includes a system control unit, a battery pack, a frequency conversion driver, a bidirectional DC-DC converter, a generating set and a drive system. The generating set is capable of working in an intermittent mode. The generating set will be started when the power of the battery pack is lower than a preset working range; once the generating set begins to work, the generating set will be running under a condition of “the most economic fuel consumption” and provide stable output at constant speed and constant power, so as to make sure that the generating set is not overloaded, emits no black smoke and has highest energy efficiency. It has advantages of low energy consumption, low pollution and long life of the generating set.

Abstract: A protective frame structure includes: a lower frame; an intermediate frame that is interlinked with the lower frame and is situated above the lower frame; and an upper frame that is interlinked with the intermediate frame and is situated abobe the intermediate frame, wherein a mounting space in which a battery module is configured to be mounted is formed between the lower frame and the intermediate frame, an upper space is formed between the intermediate frame and the upper frame, and the intermediate frame is deformed upward when an external load has been applied to the protective frame structure.

Abstract: A dolly that connects to a child car seat to form a stroller. A connection axle includes a connection mechanism that connects the connection axle to preexisting features on the child car seat. Two wheels are rotatably connected to the connection axle. A handle attachment piece is rigidly connected to the connection axle. A handle is connected to the handle attachment piece. In a preferred embodiment the child car seat is slip fit onto the connection axle.

Abstract: A tricycle may be operable between a first mode of operation steerable by a tricycle rider, and a second mode of operation steerable by an individual pushing the tricycle. A rider handle, in the first mode, may be configured to be rotationally coupled with the stem in a manner permitting a tricycle rider to exert forces on the rider handle and thereby turn the fork, and the rider handle in the second mode, being configured to be rotationally uncoupled from the stem, preventing forces on the rider handle from turning the fork. At least one rotation restrictor may be included for preventing the front wheel from turning to a position where the front wheel axis leads the fork axis, and for maintaining the front wheel axis in a position trailing the fork axis both when the tricycle is propelled by a tricycle rider in the first mode and when the tricycle is pushed from behind in the second mode.

Abstract: An air cleaner includes a filter element, a case having an opening and being configured to accommodate the filter element, and a lid configured to close the opening. The case includes a wall including a first surface and a second surface that are formed on at least one of an outer surface and an inner surface of the case and are continuous with each other in an opening direction of the opening through intermediation of a stepped portion. The case further includes a rib formed on at least one of the first surface and the second surface to extend in the opening direction.

Abstract: A mount for supporting a motor vehicle radiator in a substantially upright, transverse orientation. The mount includes a resiliently flexible pair of opposed grip members that grip a support portion of the radiator. The mount is configured such that, when the support portion of the radiator is placed between the grip members and the support portion is urged against the mount, the grip members exert a gripping force on the support portion to retain the support portion therebetween.

Abstract: A rollator is disclosed, including first and second upright members, each including handle portions, wheels, hinges disposed between the wheels and the handle portions, channels disposed along the upright members between the hinges and the wheels, and lateral hinges orthogonal to the hinges. First and second foldable support members having wheels are attached to the hinges. At least one lateral support member is disposed between and attached to the lateral hinges, and includes an intermediate hinge. Brake systems include brake lines communicating between brake controls and brakes. In a reversible storage configuration, the foldable support members are rotated to be at least partially disposed in the channels, and the lateral hinges and intermediate hinge rotate to collapse the lateral support member, bringing the upright members with the folded foldable support members adjacent to one another.

Abstract: The cove base roll dolly is adapted for use in transporting objects. The cove base roll dolly is adapted for use in the transporting of cove base rolls. The cove base roll is further defined with as a spool of material loaded on the drum of a spool. The cove base roll is adapted for use in the distribution of the cove base. Wherein the cove base roll is distributed by unrolling the material off the spool. The cove base roll dolly receives the cove base roll for use in the distribution of the cove base off the cove base roll. The cove base roll dolly is a wheeled device. The cove base roll dolly further comprises a transport base, a slew bearing, a turntable, and a plurality of casters.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure of an autonomous vehicle includes: a first driver integrally configured of a drive portion for a first wheel, a drive shaft for the first wheel and a first shaft support for the drive shaft; a second driver integrally configured of an axle for a second wheel and a second shaft support for the axle; and, a pair of side frames arranged on each side in a width direction of the chassis and each extended in a front-to-rear direction of the chassis to support the first driver and the second driver. The first shaft support and the second shaft support each have an attachment part to be fixed to a flank of the side frame from an outside. Each of the first and second drivers is integrally attached to, and detached from, the side frame, by access from the flank of the side frame.

Abstract: A snowboard binding includes a baseplate configured to secure to an upper surface of a snowboard a high back and straps secure to the baseplate. A drive plate is secured to the upper surface of the baseplate and has a stiffness effective to change ride properties of the snowboard. The drive plate may include a laminate structure including one or more composite layers such as fiberglass, carbon fiber, aluminum, or titanium. A carriage may mount the drive plate to the snowboard and may define a recess for receiving the drive plate. Tabs may extend from the lower surface of the carriage and engage corresponding apertures in the baseplate. The tabs may have hooked end portions to secure the carriage to the baseplate.

Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a spindle; a wheel hub rotatable relative to the spindle; and a seal mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub, the spindle, the wheel hub, and the seal defining a sealed cavity, the seal having a first axial end and a second axial end, the first axial end coupled to the spindle, the second axial end coupled to the wheel hub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a scooter (10) including: a frame (12); a front wheel (20) and a rear wheel (22) attached to the frame; a motor (24) configured for driving into rotation at least one of the front and rear wheels; and a unit (26) for controlling the motor. The invention is characterized by the fact that the unit for controlling the motor includes: acceleration detection means for detecting an acceleration phase of the scooter; deceleration detection means for detecting a deceleration phase of the scooter; the control unit being configured for actuating the motor when a deceleration phase having a period at least equal to a first predetermined threshold has been detected by the deceleration detection means after detection of an acceleration phase by the acceleration detection means.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a smart balance wheel with a bolt-shaft structure, comprising a fixedly connected bearing and shaft system, a balance control and drive system, a safety control and prompt system and a charging system. The fixedly connected bearing and shaft system comprises a main frame and a shaft system. The main frame comprises a left frame and a right frame symmetric to each other and rotating relative to each other. The shaft system passes through the left and right frames to realize relative rotation. The balance control and drive system is located under the fixedly connected bearing and shaft system. The present invention uses a bolt-shaft structure and a closed dustproof structure, realizes fixing of the left and right main frames, increases connection strength and bearing capacity of the frame, improves safety of balancing, controlling and driving and improves the service life.

Abstract: A foldable rollator is disclosed, including a folding device, a first rollator body and a second rollator body arranged in a mirror image orientation with respect to one another. The first and second rollator bodies are movably connected with each other through the folding device. Each of the first and second rollator bodies include a gripping part including a supporting bar, a drawing device, and a supporting fastener. The drawing device is positioned on the supporting bar away from the supporting fastener. The gripping part is rotatably connected to the supporting fastener. The supporting fastener is provided with a first and second clamping grooves and the gripping part is orientated perpendicular to and fixed to the supporting fastener when the drawing device is clamped in the first clamping groove. The gripping part is rotationally connected to the supporting fastener when the drawing device is clamped in the second clamping groove.

Abstract: A trailer for being pulled by a motor vehicle, the trailer comprising a chassis having a front section, a first side section and a second side section, wherein the front section comprises coupling means for being coupled to a motor vehicle. The trailer further comprises a first and a second bogie, each bogie having two wheels, the first bogie being connected to the first side section of the chassis in a first pivoting coupling and the second bogie being connected to the second side section of the chassis in a second pivoting coupling. The trailer comprises a first and a second runner extending in the driving direction of the trailer and the first and second runners are moveable between an on-road position and an off-road position, and the first runner is mechanically coupled to the first bogie and the second runner is mechanically coupled the second bogie so that the runners may pivot relative the chassis.

Abstract: Powered retractable vehicle step assist systems and methods are provided. The steps systems are configured for installation (e.g., after market installation) and use with a vehicle. The system can include a stepping member movable between a retracted position and a deployed position with respect to the vehicle. The system can further include a vehicle interface configured to electronically communicate with an existing communication bus of the vehicle, such as through a connection with an existing electronics port of the vehicle. A controller of the step system can be configured to process information received from the vehicle interface and, based at least partly on the processing of the information, cause movement of the stepping member between the retracted position and the deployed position.