Abstract: A centrifugal pendulum absorber includes: a center plate arranged to receive a torque; a first pendulum connected to the center plate; and a second pendulum mass connected to the center plate and circumferentially aligned with the first pendulum mass. The first pendulum mass includes a first circumferential end and a first curved portion disposed at the first circumferential end. The second pendulum mass includes a second circumferential end disposed proximate to the first circumferential end and a second curved portion disposed at the second circumferential end. The first curved portion and the second curved portion are each convex relative to a first circumferential direction from the first circumferential end to the second circumferential end.

Abstract: A touch detection device that includes: a steering body; a sensor electrode provided at the steering body and having an electrostatic capacitance; and a measurement control section configured to: measure the electrostatic capacitance of the sensor electrode over a measurement cycle according to a measurement frequency and to output a detection value according to values measured by setting the measurement frequency to 50 Hz or 60 Hz for removal target frequencies of 50 Hz and 60 Hz, set the measurement cycle and a period for calculating a segment average of the measurement values based on the measurement frequency, and set an interval between adjacent averaging segments for calculating the segment average such that one segment average value is suppressed by another segment average value for 50 Hz and 60 Hz frequency components, and output an averaged measurement value for the two averaging segments as the detection value.

Abstract: A vehicle pedal structure includes an accelerator pedal swingable about a swing shaft inclined with respect to a width direction in a top view of a traveling vehicle, and a mechanical link to convert swinging of the accelerator pedal into sliding in a front-rear direction. The link includes a first link structure and a second link structure that include first and second swings and first and second rods. Each of a first end and a second end of the second rod is restricted from sliding along an entering-exiting direction. In the link structures, in the top view, a second angle of a second swing shaft with respect to the width direction is smaller than a first angle of a first swing shaft with respect to the width direction.

Abstract: A bicycle control device arranged on a curved handlebar of a bicycle and used to adjust a component of the bicycle is provided. The curved handlebar includes a straight section and a curved section extending from both ends of the straight section. The control device includes a fastener, a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod. The fastener has a hollow space for the curved handlebar to pass through, a first pivoting portion and a second pivoting portion. The first connecting rod has a third pivoting portion and a first pulling portion, wherein the first connecting rod is pivoted to the first pivoting portion through the third pivoting portion. The second connecting rod has a fourth pivoting portion and a second pulling portion, wherein the second connecting rod is pivoted to the second pivoting portion through the fourth pivoting portion.

Abstract: An integrated control device is provided, having a support body configured for attachment to curved bicycle handlebars. The support body has a brake lever for controlling the brake, and a pair of control levers. The pair of control levers are configured for manual operation. Each control lever has a respective control region and the control regions of the pair of control levers are arranged behind the brake lever and above each other.

Abstract: A kids bicycle balance training handle is provided, including a fastening base, a handle bar, and a grip cover. The fastening base includes a handle clamp portion and a seat-post clamp portion. The handle clamp portion and the seat-post clamp portion are arranged opposite to each other. The seat-post clamp portion is movably clamped on and fixed to a seat post of a bicycle. The handle clamp portion is movably clamped on and fixed to a fixed section of the handle bar. The handle bar includes the fixed section and a sleeved section, and the fixed section is arranged non-coaxially with respect to the sleeved section. The grip cover is sleeved on an outer surface of the sleeved section. The seat-post clamp portion can be clamped on an outer surface of the seat post, and the handle clamp portion can be clamped on the handle bar.

Abstract: A pedal assembly includes a housing having a cavity. A pedal arm is at least partially received in the cavity. The pedal arm is configured to move within the cavity relative to the housing. At least two pivot levers are positioned within the cavity and configured to pivot upon a contact by the pedal arm. A spring retainer is formed in the housing. The spring retainer has a spring positioned therein. A spring member is disposed about the spring retainer and is moveable about the spring retainer. At least two sensors are attached to the spring housing. At least two sensor assemblies are positioned in the housing and configured to sense an amount of travel of the at least two sensors. When a load is applied to the pedal pad, the pedal arm contacts the at least two pivot members pivoting the pivot members and moving the spring housing wherein the sensors movement is sensed by the respective at least two sensor assemblies indicative of the amount of depression of the pedal pad.

Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to a pedal assembly. The pedal assembly includes a housing, a pedal arm, at least one elongated member, and at least one strain gauge sensor. The pedal arm has a pedal pad on one end. The at least one elongated member is positioned within a cavity and configured to deflect upon a movement by the pedal arm caused from a load applied to the pedal pad. The at least one strain gauge sensor is positioned in communication with the at least one elongated member and configured to sense an amount of the deflection of the at least one elongated member. When the load is applied to the pedal pad, the pedal arm moves and deflects the at least one elongated member, which is sensed by the respective at least one strain gauge sensor indicative of an amount of load applied to the pedal pad.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a first aid kit into bicycle handlebars that comprises a compression storage portion, wherein the compression storage portion defines a space adapted for storing objects and an elongated retraction element attached to one end of the compression storage portion, wherein the other end of the compression storage portion is provided with a plug. The plug can be used to fix the compression storage portion in the handlebars and to define a clearance between the first aid kit and the handlebars. The retraction element (e.g., a string or a cord) can be used for retracting the compression storage portion into the handlebars. Furthermore, the first aid kit can comprise a firm storage portion which can provide an additional storage space.

Abstract: An asymmetric bistable shape memory alloy inertial actuator capable of preventing accidental actuation caused by environmental temperature variations but preserving temperature-related safety features and its use in devices.

Abstract: A motorcycle clutch assist device including a spring arm arranged for rotation or pivoting inside a housing, a biasing device coupled at one end thereof to an axle of the spring arm and at an opposite end thereof to a spring adaptor, and a shaft, one end of which is fixed to the spring arm and an opposite end of which is fixable to the clutch handle, such that the clutch handle rotates about a central longitudinal axis of the shaft and squeezing the clutch handle transfers torque to the spring arm via the shaft, wherein when the biasing device is aligned with the central longitudinal axis no torque is applied by the biasing device, and squeezing the clutch handle causes the biasing device to move past the central longitudinal axis so that the biasing device applies an auxiliary torque to torque applied by squeezing the clutch handle.

Abstract: A stop assembly for damper masses of a damper system has a stop device and a stop device carrier which holds the stop device. The stop device has at least one shoulder, which is intended to engage in at least one associated receiving portion of the stop device carrier. In at least one support region, the shoulder is oversized relative to the associated receiving portion to facilitate captive engagement in the receiving portion, and, at a distance from the at least one support region, the shoulder is undersized relative to the associated receiving portion to facilitate assembly-simplifying engagement in the receiving portion.

Abstract: An input apparatus, in particular a joystick, has an operating device, a magnetorheological braking device, and a control device for actuating the braking device. The operating device has a support and an operating lever that is pivotable about at least one pivot axis. A sensor senses a pivot angle of the operating lever. The braking device is coupled to the pivot axis in order to damp, in a controlled manner by way of the control device, a pivot movement of the operating lever. The control device actuates the braking device depending on a control command and converts the control command into a haptic signal, preferably a defined sequence of deceleration torques, which can be perceived on the operating lever. A user, as a result of an input made, can receive haptic feedback (so-called force feedback).

Abstract: A brake device includes a brake pedal, an input rod, a master cylinder, a guide rail, a slider, and a coupling arm. The brake pedal is rotatable using an arm rotary shaft disposed on one end of a pedal arm used as a fulcrum. A pedal force input to the brake pedal is transmitted to the input rod as a thrust. The master cylinder is configured to generate a brake hydraulic pressure responsive to the thrust input to the input rod. The guide rail is disposed on the pedal arm and extends along a longitudinal direction of the pedal arm. The slider is coupled to the pedal arm via the guide rail and is movable on the guide rail. The coupling arm has a first end rotatably coupled to the slider and a second end rotatably coupled to the input rod. The second end is different from the first end.

Abstract: A torsional damper is provided with: a hub affixed to a rotary shaft and having an outer-circumferential surface along a circle centered on the rotary shaft; an annular oscillation ring having an inner-circumferential surface the diameter of which is larger than the outer-circumferential surface of the hub on a circle centered on the rotary shaft; and a rubber ring that exists in a compressed state between the outer-circumferential surface of the hub and the inner-circumferential surface of the oscillation ring, comprises a rubber composition the main component of which is EPDM, and has a loss coefficient (tan ?) of 0.18 or higher when the surface temperature is 60±5° C. When subjected to resonance point tracking, the rubber thickness (c) and the maximum attained surface temperature (Tmax) of the rubber ring during continuous excitation at the resonance point satisfy a prescribed relational expression.

Abstract: A brake device for a vehicle includes: a brake pedal having a pedal part and a lever part that rotates about a rotation shaft when the pedal part is operated; a housing that rotatably supports the lever part; a reaction force generator connected to the housing and the lever part to generate a reaction force against the lever part according to a stroke amount of the brake pedal; and a stopper configured to stop the lever part by being in contact with the lever part such that the lever part is restricted from rotating in a direction opposite to a rotation direction when the pedal part is operated.

Abstract: A torsional damper comprises: a hub fixed to a rotating shaft and having an outer peripheral surface on the circumference centered on the rotating shaft; an annular vibrating ring having an inner peripheral surface having a diameter larger than that of the outer peripheral surface of the hub, on the circumference centered on the rotation axis; and a rubber ring, composed of a rubber composition containing EPDM as a main component, provided in a compressed state between the outer peripheral surface of the hub and the inner peripheral surface of the vibrating ring, and has a loss coefficient of 0.18 or more when the surface temperature is 60±5° C., wherein when the rubber ring is subjected to the resonance point tracking method, the maximum surface reaching temperature of the rubber ring at the time of continuous vibration at the resonance point and the vibration ring thickness satisfy a specific relational expression.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for a pivoting bicycle rack provides a pivot release actuator on an extension that is added on to the bicycle rack. The latch mechanism comprises a connector body that is attached to the bicycle rack, and that may have an actuator for operating the pivot release. The rack extension assembly has an actuator and a linkage that connects to the connector body in the bicycle rack so that the actuator in the extension can release the pivot on the bicycle rack. The connector body may be shaped to guide the linkage during the process of attaching the extension assembly to the bicycle rack. The mechanism may be provided with a means for disconnecting the linkage from the connector body.

Abstract: An operating device comprises a base member, a first switch unit, and a first coupling structure. The first switch unit includes a first base and a first operating member. The first coupling structure couples the base member and the first base such that the first base is adjustable relative to the base member in a first direction and is adjustable relative to the first coupling structure in a first additional direction different from the first direction. The first coupling structure includes a first intermediate member and a first fastener. The first intermediate member is at least partially provided between the base member and the first base to guide the first base relative to the base member in at least one of the first direction and the first additional direction.

Abstract: A transformable knob for a vehicle comprises an axle extending along an axis and a body mounted to the axle and rotatable about the axis. The body comprises a face plate and a periphery wall defining a cavity, and with the periphery wall arranged to flex relative to the axis. The transformable knob comprises a plurality of engagement arms disposed within the cavity and movable toward and away from the axis, with the plurality of engagement arms configured to selectively engage and flex the periphery wall between first and second configurations. The transformable knob comprises an actuator in engagement with the plurality of engagement arms and arranged to move between first and second positions, with movement of the actuator facilitating corresponding movement of the plurality of engagement arms to flex the periphery wall between the first and second configurations, respectively.