Abstract: In a traveling device according to the present invention, self-support and conveyance of the device by dragging are facilitated. Two wheels 1L, 1R are provided in parallel, and the wheels 1L, 1R are provided respectively with independent driving means (motors) 2L, 2R. The driving means 2L, 2R are connected by vehicle main bodies 3U, 3D divided into an upper side and a lower side. Further, casters 32L, 32R are provided on a rear side of the lower side vehicle main body 3D via support portions 31L, 31R. The casters 32L, 32R are rotated freely by rotary shafts 33L, 33R including a bearing or the like. Further, the casters 32L, 32R are disposed such that a tangent linking the respective outer peripheries of the casters 32L, 32R to the wheels 1L, 1R forms a predetermined angle ?d relative to a road surface. The angle ?d is set to be larger than a maximum tilt (departure angle) within an assumed normal traveling range of the vehicle.

Abstract: An inverter buffer structure for a vehicle is provided so that even when a head-on collision occurs, no damage is caused to the inverter case and its internal contents. In one embodiment an inverter buffer structure for a vehicle is disposed with an inverter in an engine compartment and is provided with buffer member between a surface of the inverter and a radiator core support that constitutes a portion of a frame of the vehicle to reduce an incoming force to the vehicle in the event of a collision.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for robotic control that allows an unbalanced pendulum robot to raise its Center of Mass and balance on two motorized wheels. The robot includes a pair of arms that are connected to the upper body of the robot through motorized joints. The method consists of a series of movements employing the arms of the robot to raise the robot to the upright position. The method comprises a control loop in which the motorized drives are included for dynamic balance of the robot and the control of the arm apparatus. The robot is first configured as a low Center of Mass four-wheeled vehicle, then its Center of Mass is raised using a combination of its wheels and the joint located at the attachment point of the arm apparatus and the robot body, between the rear and front wheels; the method then applies accelerations to the rear wheels to dynamically pivot and further raise the Center of Mass up and over the main drive wheels bringing the robot into a balancing pendulum configuration.

Abstract: A system for turning waste heat from the engine of a motorcycle into useable electricity through the use of thermotunneling and thermionic devices. The system described also provides cooling for the engine and driver along with pressurized air flow for use in cooling or forced induction. This air flow can also be diverted and pushed through a pored seat to keep the rider cool and dry. The use of thermionic or thermotunneling devices can also be used to aid in the cooling of the water or engine components.

Abstract: A swivel joint for a construction machine is mounted to an upper track frame, and a body is rotatable together with a swing structure main frame in an opening through engagement between a stopper projection and a stopper plate. Tubes on the swing structure side are connected to an upper end surface of the body by using fittings in concentrated layout, and tubes on the travel structure side are connected to a lower portion of the spindle by using fittings. The body has thicker wall portions in sidewalls thereof, and a plurality of axial passages communicating with a plurality of circumferential grooves are formed inside the thicker wall portions. The plurality of axial passages are opened at the upper end surface of the body, and the tubes on the swing structure side are connected to the upper end surface of the body in concentrated layout.

Abstract: A baby stroller for transporting an infant at speeds faster than normal walking is disclosed. This baby stroller can be folded to make it easier to stow and transport. The folding mechanism, a unique feature of the design is directed toward compactness, ease of use, reliability, and reduction in manufacturing costs.

Abstract: A goalie skate having a skate boot comprising a thermoformed outer shell with a sole and an ankle portion for receiving the ankle of the foot, the ankle portion comprising medial and lateral sides for facing the medial and lateral malleoli respectively, the medial side comprising an upper edge that is a first distance away from the sole and the lateral side comprising an upper edge that is a second distance away from the sole, the first distance being greater than the second distance. By having a goalie skate boot that has the lateral upper edge located below the medial upper edge, the lateral outward flexion of the foot is eased when the goalie skate is in an angled position. The invention also relates to a goalie skate with a skate boot comprising an outer shell that is thermoformed such that it comprises an integrated toe portion, thereby eliminating the traditional toe cap.

Abstract: A control method for a drive apparatus of a hybrid vehicle in which an assist power source is connected to an output member connected to an engine through a torque transmitting member whose torque capacity is changed according to an engagement control amount includes the steps of maintaining a rotational speed of the assist power source at a predetermined rotational speed (step (S02); continuously changing the engagement control amount while maintaining the rotational speed of the assist power source at the predetermined rotational speed (step S04); and leaning a relationship between output torque of the assist power source for maintaining the rotational speed of the assist power source and the engagement control amount when the output torque of the assist power source reaches a predetermined value while the engagement control amount is changed (step S06).

Abstract: A basket for use alone or in conjunction with a stroller or similar device is provided. The basket is detachable from the stroller and is constructed so that it can be crushable for storage. The basket includes a two-piece handle that, when mated together, can slide into a track of the stroller. The two piece handle separates to open the basket. In a fully open configuration, the basket can lay flat.

Abstract: An efficient thermal management system (100) that utilizes a single heat exchanger (133) is provided. A refrigeration subsystem (103) cools the heat exchanger (133). A first coolant loop (139) in thermal communication with the heat exchanger (133) is used to cool the energy storage system (137). A second coolant loop (151) corresponding to the HVAC subsystem (107) is also in thermal communication with the heat exchanger (133). Preferably a third coolant loop (109) corresponding to the drive motor cooling subsystem (101) is coupleable to the HVAC coolant loop (151), thus providing an efficient means of providing heat to the HVAC subsystem (107).

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle drive control system is configured to perform engine startup when switching from an electric drive mode to a hybrid drive mode, without creating a sense of output torque loss. In particular, a controller selectively controls a first clutch disposed between the engine and the motor/generator and a second clutch disposed between the motor/generator and a drive wheel to switch between an electric drive mode in which the first clutch is released and the second clutch is engaged, and a hybrid drive mode in which both the first and second clutches are engaged. The controller sets the second torque transfer capacity to a value that is more than zero and less than the target motor/generator torque of the motor/generator when switching from the electric drive mode to the hybrid drive mode and when starting the engine.

Abstract: A transport carriage for the installation and removal of doors, allows the door to be raised or lowered and aligned before removal from the device. The device is capable of installing standard and pre-hung doors at both the finish and sub-floor stage of construction.

Abstract: A hydraulic pressurizer system (30) comprises a drive source (an engine 2 and a motor generator 4), which drives a hybrid vehicle (1), a mechanical oil pump (20), which is driven by the drive source, an electrical motor (22), which is activated by a 12V battery (24), an electrical oil pump (21), which is driven by the electrical motor (22), and a control unit (15), which activates the electrical motor (22). The pressurizer further comprises a ratio-change mechanism (7), which is activated by hydraulic oil supplied by the mechanical oil pump (20) and by the electrical oil pump (21) to establish a speed change ratio, at which the rotational driving force of the drive source is transmitted to wheels (8) with a rotational speed change. For executing a control for stopping the drive source, the control unit (15) executes a cleaning operation, which operates the electrical oil pump (21) for a predetermined time before the stopping of the drive source.

Abstract: A stroller is connected with a car seat, and includes a frame, a seat portion disposed on the frame, and a supporting member mounted to the seat portion. The supporting member is convertible between a supporting state where the supporting member stands on the seat portion, and a retracted state where the supporting member is disposed under the seat portion.

Abstract: The Dive Caddy is a two wheeled land vehicle with it's primary purpose being to transport scuba diving equipment across tough terrain such as sandy beaches, rocky trails, and other hard to traverse, or reach scuba diving, or free diving locations. It is different than other prior carts in as that it has a breaking system for traveling down hills, And can be fitted with an auxiliary battery powered booster motor to traverse uphill, or help bring itself out of hard to exit situations, and also has a bench seat to stage a completed scuba unit for the diver to sit on while dawning his equipment. Another new feature of the Dive Caddy is that it has the ability to change tires for different types of terrain, be it sandy beaches, rocky hills, or mud, the Dive Caddy can adapt to them all.

Abstract: A tank caddy system that includes a pair of fixed rear wheels, an axle connecting the rear wheels, the axle having a first support for mounting a tank thereon, a single front wheel that swivels, and a generally rectangular plate mounted on the single front wheel wherein the plate has a second support for mounting the tank thereon. The first support includes two upwardly extending pins located adjacent a respective wheel. The plate includes a pair arms extending outwardly from the sides of the plate and the second support includes a pin extending upwardly from each arm. A pair of handles is secured to the legs of the tank. A pair of clamps for providing additional support to the tank is secured to a respective arm of the plate. Each of the pins of the first and second support fits within a respective leg of the tank.

Abstract: There is provided a working vehicle 1including the right and left vehicle frames reinforced by an upper connecting member and a lower connecting member near the engine, thereby eliminating the conventional need for e.g. highly rigid cylindrical members in constructing the right and left vehicle frames. An engine frame for mounting an engine are connected with a pair of right and left vehicle frames, and a transmission case is placed between rear portions of the right and left vehicle frames. The right and the left vehicle frames are connected via an upper connecting member and a lower connecting member. The engine has an output portion provided with a flywheel, which has its outer circumference surrounded by the right and the left vehicle frames and the upper and the lower connecting members.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fork-lift truck comprising two steering wheels mounted on one axle, provided with a lifting and steering device arranged thereon and a fork-carrier frame mounted on the track rollers, comprising two supporting beams. The fork-carrier frame is mounted in such a manner that it interacts with the lifting and steering device. The fork-lift truck also comprises a set of wheels which can be disposed in the region of the front ends of the fork of the supporting beams on the fork-carrier frame. The aim of the invention is to enable a fork-lift truck to be fitted with an additional set of wheels if desired without having an adverse effect on the advantages of the use thereof. This is achieved by virtue of the fact that the fork-lift truck comprises overlapping tracks which extend the supporting beams and which can be detachably fixed to the fork-carrier frame and can be placed onto the supporting beams. The set of wheels are detachably arranged on the front side of the tracks.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a collapsible combined table and dolly that is portable and capable of securely transporting items of various sizes and configurations. The collapsible combined table and dolly provides ease of operation through a collapsible/expandable table top and convenient means for transporting and storing items for use in the display/workspace of the table.

Abstract: A closeable motor vehicle radiator grill arrangement (1), comprising a radiator grill (2) which comprises at least one through-flow opening (3) for air in the direction of the approach flow (A) and which is provided on the outer side of the radiator grill arrangement. The inventive device also comprises a single pieced connection element structure (5) which is provided on the inner side of the radiator grill arrangement (1) adjacent to the radiator grill (2). The connection element structure can be moved in relation to the radiator grill in order to close the air through-flow opening (3).