Abstract: An all-terrain or utility vehicle includes an audio system having at least one speaker. The at least one speaker is positioned at a forward portion of the operator area and is supported by a body panel. More particularly, the body panel may be configured to receive at least a portion of the speaker as well as at least a portion of an upper frame assembly. In this way, the speaker is positioned to direct sound towards the rider, is generally concealed from a front view of the vehicle, and is positioned within available space on the vehicle above at least a portion of the door.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a folding top assembly for use with a vehicle and methods for using a folding top assembly on a vehicle. The folding top assembly can be used to create openings on the top of the vehicle by folding a rear panel segment of the folding top assembly forward to expose a space over a rear seating area of the vehicle and/or folding a front panel segment of the folding top assembly rearward to expose a space over a front seating area of the vehicle. The assembly can be designed and shaped to improve the ability to store the folding top assembly on the vehicle and/or to improve aerodynamics when the vehicle is moving.

Abstract: The apparatus cooperates with a vehicle having a chassis, and engine compartment and a passenger compartment and a framework extending above the passenger compartment and a windshield assembly which is disposed in front of the passenger compartment which includes a single flexible sheet material formed into a generally rectangular top section. The top section has first and second opposed edges as well as the front edge and a back edge. The front edge includes a lip dimensioned and configured for engagement with a header bar that is part of the sport utility vehicle and disposed proximate to the top of the windshield assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a modular vehicle roof frame with at least two support members having at an upper end at least one coupling member through which the support member is axially assembled and releasably coupled to a plurality of top frame members such that each top frame member is releasably coupled to a plurality of support members. In an illustrative example, when the frame is assembled the support members may be substantially vertical and the top frame members may be substantially horizontal. When the frame is coupled to a vehicle the coupling members may, for example, be oriented substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The frame may be assembled, for example, by alternately assembling top frame members and support members. Various embodiments may advantageously allow a disassembled frame to be stored within a small sized container suitable for various ground shipping services.

Abstract: A portable hunting blind system is provided comprising a hunting blind having a plurality of frame members supporting a blind cover. Each of the plurality of frame members may terminate at one or more pivot joints and the blind cover may comprise a plurality of windows each defined by a flap and a coupling seam. The hunting blind may transition between an active state, a transitional state and an inactive state. In the active state, each of the plurality of frame members may be disposed relative one another about the one or more pivot joints at an angle between 15 and 180 degrees. In the inactive state, each of the plurality of frame members may be disposed relative one another about the one or more pivot joints at an angle between 0 and 15 degrees.

Abstract: A removable seat for a vehicle that includes a roll over protection system. The seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back assembly. The seat bottom adapted to be removably coupled to the vehicle. The seat back assembly is spaced apart from the seat bottom and adapted to be fixed by a bracket or removably coupled to first and second posts of the roll over protection system. The seat back assembly includes a seat back, a beam and saddles. The seat back is longitudinally oriented and parallel to a forward direction of vehicle travel. The beam includes a tube, a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket being fixed to a first end of the tube and the second bracket being fixed to a second end of the tube. The saddles fixing the tube to the seat back and includes a curved portion fixed to the tube.

Abstract: A bodywork for a two-wheeled vehicle, in particular a scooter, has a roof element and a storage compartment. The roof element has at least two roof struts and a cover for the storage compartment. The roof element is mounted so as to pivot around an axis of pivot between at least two positions. In a first, lower position of the roof element, the roof struts are arranged in a stored position, the storage compartment has a reduced volume and is closed by the cover. In a second, upper position, the roof struts are arranged above a driver's seat and the storage compartment has an enlarged volume.

Abstract: A canopy assembly is provided for a ride-on vehicle, such as a wagon. The canopy assembly has a canopy, a support structure and a connecter assembly. The support structure may have longitudinal springs secured to the canopy that can transition between a coiled orientation and a rigid extended orientation to transition the canopy assembly between a use position and a folded or coiled position. The support structure may also have rigid members at opposite ends of the canopy. The connector assembly may have a plurality of connectors secured to the canopy and adapted to operably receive a canopy pole.

Abstract: A bumper beam for a vehicle that is lightweight and high in strength is provided. A bumper beam for a vehicle includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes a first top panel part, two first vertical wall parts, and two first flange parts. The second member includes a second top panel part, two second vertical wall parts, and two second flange parts. The second top panel part includes a protruding part that protrudes toward a side opposite to the first top panel part. The two second vertical wall parts are disposed such that the second vertical wall parts respectively face close the first vertical wall parts inside the first member. The two second flange parts are disposed such that the second flange parts are connected to the two second vertical wall parts and joined to the first flange parts, respectively.

Abstract: A bracket is provided having a base and an arm. The base can be connected to a rear window hinge support of a hardtop with the hinge bolts used to secure a rear window hinge. The base has slots that provide for an increased flexibility of bolt patterns or widths. The top of the slots are open with necks to allow for easy insertion and removal of the brackets without removal of the rear window and allows the brackets to be used with multiple models. The base has a central void. An arm having an eye upstands from the base. A relief is provided at the area where the arm is connected to the base. Two brackets (a left and a right bracket) are secured to a hardtop before use. A hoist or lift can connect to the eyes to facilitate removal and storage of the hardtop.

Abstract: A vehicle with removable hardtop may include vehicle sides having footrest cavities and pin recesses through top rails. The hardtop has sides resting on the top rails, locating pins extending downward from the bottom edges into respective pin recesses, and footrests extending downward from the bottom edges, farther than the locating pins, into respective footrest cavities with greater clearance than the locating pins in the pin recesses.

Abstract: The disclosed safety device helps prevents the dog from falling from, being thrown from, or jumping from the back of a pickup truck by securing them with a safely attached net to the truck racks. The net grids (openings) are sized to either allow or prevent the dog from getting just their heads through the net. The net is easily removable for tall cargo and it also allows you to carry cargo that normally needs to be secured to the truck bed itself or in a truck with a cap. The cargo can be such as; commercial and residential construction material, yard debris, and sporting goods.

Abstract: A front light bar assembly is provided to fasten to the vehicle so the assembly is in front of the grill and above the front bumper. The assembly has a main frame with a front tubular member and a mounting plate permanently fastened to and above that front member. The mounting plate has a plurality of fastener holes. Two vehicle mounting members connect the main frame and extend rearwardly to connect to the motor vehicle and position the main frame above the front bumper and in front of the front grill. A light box is releasably fastened below the main frame. A front panel of the light box has an elongated opening with a mounting bracket on each opposing end of the opening to hold a light bar. A decorative panel may cover the opening. A top cover plate may cover the fastener openings. Lights may be optionally connected to the mounting plate, below an over rider bar also optionally connected to the main frame.

Abstract: A vehicular push bumper light assembly includes a frame, a frame tube coupled to the frame, a frame tube opening, and a light plate cover affixed over the frame tube opening. The light plate cover includes one or more light plate cover openings. The vehicular push bumper light assembly also includes one or more light plate assemblies. Each light plate assembly includes at least two light elements that are disposable through a corresponding light plate cover opening. The first light element may be disposed through the first light plate cover opening and the second light element may be disposed through the second light plate cover opening.

Abstract: A milling machine includes a frame, a milling chamber, a rotor, an enclosed operator cab. The frame has a first lateral side and a second lateral side. The first lateral side corresponds to a flush cut side of the milling machine. The milling chamber is supported by the frame and extends beyond the first lateral side in a lateral direction of the milling machine. The rotor is positioned within the milling chamber to grind a work surface. The enclosed operator cabin is mounted on the frame, and includes a seat for an operator of the milling machine disposed inside the enclosed operator cabin, and a viewing window that is positioned laterally outside the first lateral side of the frame. The viewing window is configured to provide a direct line of sight of the milling chamber to the operator seated on the seat.

Abstract: A sunshade is configured to extend over a portion of an operator area of the vehicle and includes a frame configured to be removably coupled to mounts for side view mirrors of the vehicle and a body coupled to the frame. At least a portion of the body is configured to move between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the vehicle.

Abstract: A universal mount for installing a canopy onto tractor and mower ROPS (roll bars). The ROPS may have left and right downward extensions and a bridging element between the left and right downward extensions. The universal mount includes a clamp to secure the universal mount onto a ROPS, a crossbar attached to the clamp extending parallel to the bridging element, and plates on each opposed end of the crossbar. Each plate has at least one slot adapted to receive a fastener. The universal mount can be clamped to a ROPS with the canopy fastened by aligning holes on the canopy with the slots and passing fasteners through. The canopy attitude can be adjusted to a desired orientation by positioning fasteners at a selected position in the slots.

Abstract: An adjustable canopy bracket for adjustably supporting a canopy to a roll bar of a vehicle, including a lower bracket plate securely positionable about a lower portion of a roll bar member of the roll bar; an upper bracket plate securely positionable about an upper portion of the roll bar member, the upper bracket plate engageable with a forward portion of the canopy; and an adjustable height mechanism engageable with a rearward portion of the canopy, the adjustable height mechanism operable with a rearward portion of the upper bracket plate, wherein adjusting the adjustable height mechanism raises and lowers the rearward portion of the canopy to provide a desired angle of the canopy relative to the roll bar member. An adjustable canopy for attaching to a roll bar of a vehicle is also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A roof (102) for work vehicle comprises a molded roof portion (200) formed by rotational molding, the molded roof portion (200) having a first surface (202) that is generally planar and faces upward, and a second surface (300) molded integral with the first surface (202), wherein the second surface (300) faces downward and has a plurality of integrally molded troughs (308, 310) that extend upward into the second surface (300).

Abstract: A fastener attachment includes a main panel, a fastener component secured on one side of the main panel, and a channel cooperable with the main panel and extending from an opposite side of the main panel. The fastener attachment may be attachable to a boat windshield and provides an easily securable fastener component so that a cover or the like can be secured over the windshield.

Abstract: A protective solar, ultraviolet radiation barrier and rain barrier configured in the shape of a truncated spherical lune and supported on each side longitudinally by flexible bendable support poles that connect to a bicycle to form a canopy of a protective barrier, said bicycle having front and rear anchor blocks that include a pair of pole end receiving sockets at an angle to each other front and rear. The support poles are extra length and much longer than the distance between the front and rear anchor block sockets causing the poles to be bowed under tension when supporting the barrier sheet in position above the bicycle. The device can also be used for other vehicles that are slow-moving such as a kayak. Each support pole is formed from individual actually aligned segments and fasteners that can be collapsed into the small individual segment pieces so that the entire system including a protective barrier and the support poles can be mounted into a portable storage device.

Abstract: A cover assembly having a frame with a base, a plurality of support members that extend upwardly from the base, a plurality of horizontal braces that are connected to and extend between the support members, and a pair of generally vertical braces that extend between the forward most support member and a machine. A cover is fitted over the support members and is connected to the base using a plurality of fastening members.

Abstract: A tubular back beam assembly may include a plurality of main members, each of which is formed by cold rolling and hot stamping and the plurality of main members may be coupled to form a vertically stacked structure with flat portions coupled in a surface contact fashion or, the tubular back beam assembly may include a main member and at least one support member that are directly coupled to form a vertically stacked structure.

Abstract: A utility vehicle canopy comprises a frame having a plurality of hollow elongate frame members coupled together with a plurality of corner members received within the frame members. A plurality of panels, one or more of which may be hinged, are affixed to the frame and include side panels, a roof panel and a floor for mounting the canopy to a chassis of the vehicle. The canopy can be provided as a kit for flat-pack transportation and self-assembly.

Abstract: Bumpers and vehicles that include bumpers are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a bumper includes a bumper beam assembly, where the bumper beam assembly extends in a vehicle lateral direction, the bumper beam assembly including a front side that is oriented to face forward in a vehicle longitudinal direction that is transverse to the vehicle lateral direction, and a reinforcement bracket coupled to the front side of the bumper beam assembly, the reinforcement bracket including an inboard edge coupled to the front side of the bumper beam assembly, an outboard edge coupled to the front side of the bumper beam assembly and positioned outboard of the inboard edge, and a central portion that extends between the inboard edge and the outboard edge in the vehicle longitudinal direction, where at least a portion of the central portion extends in a direction that is transverse to the vehicle longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A ROPS retention system for retaining a suspended cab frame relative to a chassis frame of a work vehicle may generally include a support bracket configured to be coupled to the chassis frame. The support bracket may be positioned relative to the cab frame such that a gap is defined between the support bracket and the cab frame. The system may also include a retention stake extending outwardly from a surface of one of the cab frame or the support bracket between a base end and a tip end. The stake may be configured to be received within a collar opening defined in the other of the cab frame or the support bracket. The stake may define a stake diameter at the tip end that is less than a diameter of the collar opening. In addition, the system may include a connection strap coupled between the cab frame and the support bracket.

Abstract: A vehicle roof panel for channeling fluid includes a raised formation at a centerline of the vehicle, and a plurality of primary troughs disposed laterally on either side of the raised formation. Each of the primary troughs defines a base surface that is recessed below a global runoff curvature of the roof. The roof panel also includes a secondary trough positioned laterally outboard of the primary troughs that defines a base surface that is substantially aligned with the global runoff curvature.

Abstract: This invention includes a soft-top mounted on a jeep-type SUV. First, a structural support is used to support the soft-top. The structural support includes at least two rails, mounting brackets, pillars attached to the rails, cross bars attached to the pillars, and bows to form a front and rear structural support. Next, the soft-top is attached to the outside of the support structure. The soft-top is made with several panels attached together with zippers, and straps and buckles used to firmly secure the soft-top to the support structure. The use of several panels and zippers enable a soft-top that can be changed into several different configurations to meet different looks, functions, or weather conditions.

Abstract: A riding vehicle is provided with a downdraft fan assembly mounted on a vehicle roll bar for providing a flow of ambient air over the vehicle operator and a canopy carried by the fan assembly and providing solar and precipitation protection for the operator.

Abstract: A device for container cover support with spat, spar shaft, and spar shaft rotation lock. Rotation of the spar shaft along a non-vertical axis located along the outer surface of the container sidewall causes the spar to rotate upward and alternatively to uncover the container.

Abstract: A riding vehicle is provided with a downdraft fan assembly mounted on a vehicle roll bar for providing a flow of ambient air over the vehicle operator and a canopy carried by the fan assembly and providing solar and precipitation protection for the operator.

Abstract: A stamped roof panel for the cab of a utility vehicle includes a base portion having a periphery, a protrusion extending upwardly around the periphery of the base portion, and a plurality of drainage gaps in the protrusion. The protrusion has a generally U-shaped cross-sectional profile with a first leg extending from the base portion, a bight portion, and a second leg extending downwardly from the bight portion. The second leg of the protrusion may extend downwardly beyond the base portion and the top edge of the wall panels of the cab. The roof panel may further include a raised panel spaced upwardly from the base portion.

Abstract: A vehicle top includes a transparent or semi-transparent vehicle top panel adapted to attach to the vehicle and cover the passenger compartment, at least one pair of drip rails carried by the vehicle top panel on opposite sides of the vehicle top panel and at least one attachment mechanism carried by the vehicle top panel and adapted to attach the vehicle top panel to the vehicle.

Abstract: A road vehicle: provided with a coachwork; an interior compartment, delimited by a windscreen supported by a frame; and a convertible roof, which can be connected to the coachwork for closing, at the top, the interior compartment and is provided with a covering cloth comprising two side beams at respective side ends; and a supporting frame, which can be mechanically connected to the coachwork for supporting the covering cloth; each side beam is provided with: a rigid side panel, which rises in cantilever fashion from a rear end of the side beam and, in the position for closing the interior compartment, is set substantially vertical; and engagement means for connecting the covering cloth to the frame and for connecting the two side panels to a portion of the coachwork that delimits the interior compartment at the rear and at the sides.

Abstract: A portable golf cart cover made from lightweight material enabling the cart cover to fit within a small storage bag that may conveniently be hung from a user's golf bag or stowed within one of its pockets. In a preferred embodiment, the cart cover may weigh 1.5 pounds or less and fit within a cylindrical storage bag having at most a 3? radius and 10? length. In a yet further embodiment, the cart cover may be fabricated from polyvinylcholoride (PVC) film material or polyethylene (PE) material such as that used, for example, in the fabrication of disposable rain ponchos. In this alternate embodiment the cart cover seams may be heat bonded or chemically bonded. In this manner the cover of the invention may be of such low cost that it could be termed disposable. The cart cover may include provisions for advertising on the non-transparent surfaces thereof.

Abstract: A roof frame assembly for a recreational comprises a rail extending along an axis. The rail is configured to support a roof of the recreational vehicle on a wall frame of the recreational vehicle. A plurality of beams extend transversely to the rail and are spaced from each other along the axis. The beams are configured to support the roof of the recreational vehicle. A plurality of mounting blocks are spaced from each other along the axis with the mounting blocks disposed between and engaged to the rail and the beams. The mounting blocks support the beams on the rail and are formed of a polymeric material. Each mounting block includes a rail attachment configured to engage the rail and a beam attachment configured to engage one of the beams.

Abstract: An assembly and method for modifying a height of a truck cab having a back wall, a pair of A-pillars, a pair of B-pillars and a pair of doors, where each door includes a window frame is disclosed. The assembly includes a pair of first door frame members each adapted to be connected to one of the cut cab B-pillars and a pair of second door frame members, each adapted to be connected to one of the cut cab A-pillars and one of the first door frame members. A windshield header member is adapted to be connected between the pair of second door frame members. Flat bar straps are adapted to be connected between the windshield header member and the back wall and between the pair of first door frame members. A roof panel is adapted to be attached to and supported by the flat bar straps, the windshield header member and the pair of first door frame members. A pair of door top members are adapted to be connected to a window frame of each door.

Abstract: A vehicular metal absorber for efficiently absorbing by a short stroke the impact energy received from legs of a pedestrian at the time of a collision between a pedestrian and an automobile, reducing the residual crush, and protecting the legs of the pedestrian, that is, a long vehicular metal absorber comprising a center flange, a top web and bottom web connected to the two sides of the center flange, a top flange connected to the top web, and a bottom flange connected to the bottom web and formed overall into a hat shaped cross-section, wherein an internal angle ?1 formed by the top web with a flange plane including the top flange and bottom flange and an internal angle ?2 formed by the bottom web with the flange plane are respectively over 0 degree to less than 90 degrees, and in that one or both of the top web and bottom web are provided with a recessed or projecting bead substantially parallel to a front-back direction of a vehicle.

Abstract: A bumper reinforcement member including a front reinforcement member and a back reinforcement member, wherein the front reinforcement member includes a front intermediate face, which becomes a bumper front face, and a front groove arranged above and below the front intermediate face and that recesses from the bumper front face side towards a bumper rear face side; the back reinforcement member includes a back intermediate face positioned on a front side than bottom faces of both upper and lower front grooves, and a back groove arranged above and below the back intermediate face and that recesses from the bumper front face side towards the bumper rear face side; and the front reinforcement member and the back reinforcement member have the front groove contained in the back groove without bringing at least the bottom faces of the front groove and the back groove into surface contact with each other.

Abstract: A riding vehicle is provided with a downdraft fan assembly mounted on a vehicle roll bar for providing a flow of ambient air over the vehicle operator and a canopy carried by the fan assembly and providing solar and precipitation protection for the operator.

Abstract: A protective cover that is stored in a pouch that is integrally formed as a part of an upper surface of a pivotable canopy that is attached to a frame of the stroller. The protective cover is movable between a closed position in which the cover is stored in the pouch and an open position in which the cover is disposed across the canopy and across a seat of the stroller.

Abstract: A vehicle provided with a coachwork; an interior compartment surrounded by the coachwork and frontally delimited by a windscreen surrounded by an U-shaped molding; and a detachable convertible top, which can be connected to the coachwork in order to close the interior compartment on the top and comprises, in turn, a covering cloth and a frame which is mechanically connectable to the coachwork and supports the covering cloth; the frame comprises a rear cross member, which can be coupled to a rear portion of the coachwork arranged immediately behind the interior compartment; and an arch, which is hinged to the rear cross member in order to rotate around a first axis, can be frontally coupled to the molding of the windscreen, and determines the locking of the rear cross member to the rear portion of the coachwork due to its rotation around the first axis.

Abstract: Auto body roof comprising at least one steel part and a skin part made of aluminum alloy that is attached to the steel part before painting. The aluminum part comprises a sheet of the following composition: Si: 0.7-1.3, Fe<0.5, Cu: 0.5-1.1, Mn: 0.4-1.0, Mg: 0.6-1.2, Zn<0.7, Cr 0.25, Zr+Ti 0.20, other elements <0.05 each and <0.15 total, and the remainder aluminum. The aluminum part, after solution treatment, quenching and age-hardening for three weeks at room temperature, possesses a yield strength R0.2 of less than 170 MPa, and preferably 160 MPa.

Abstract: A riding vehicle is provided with a downdraft fan assembly mounted on a vehicle roll bar for providing a flow of ambient air over the vehicle operator and a canopy carried by the fan assembly and providing solar and precipitation protection for the operator.

Abstract: A device for the reinforcement of large-surface-area lateral sections of a rear bumper covering is effected by a supporting holder which is arranged pivotably on a load-bearing structure, is folded-in in a delivery position, is folded up in an assembly position and can be fastened with its free end to the vehicle body.

Abstract: A riding vehicle is provided with a downdraft fan assembly mounted on a vehicle roll bar for providing a flow of ambient air over the vehicle operator and a canopy carried by the fan assembly and providing solar and precipitation protection for the operator.

Abstract: An underrun prevention member for a vehicle bumper beam including a substantially vertical outer side wall faced an area outside the vehicle and a horizontal wall provided so as to be extended substantially horizontally from an end of the outer side wall in a top-bottom direction toward an inside of the vehicle, disposed at a front portion or a rear portion of the vehicle so as to be extended substantially horizontally in a vehicle widthwise direction, and integrally fixed to the bumper beam so as to protrude in the top-bottom direction beyond the horizontal wall to prevent an underrun of the bumper beam under an object outside the vehicle or the object outside the vehicle under the bumper beam.

Abstract: A cabriolet vehicle has a body structure and a roof structure that can be attached to the body structure (14). The roof structure has a top with a top material. The top material has a main section, which forms the actual roof of the roof structure in the closed state of the top and lateral rear elongation sections. The elongation sections can be threaded into openings (15) of the body structure (14) and attached to tensioning brackets (19) of the body structure.

Abstract: A cover assembly 10 having a cover support portion 30 having various members 34, 36, and 38 each having respective bodies 70 which respectively have a plurality of cells 80 which make the members 34, 36, 38 lightweight and structurally sound, and the members 34, 36, 38 cooperatively deploying a cover 32 over the bed 14 of a selectively movable assembly 12.

Abstract: A rollover protection system for an off road vehicle includes a pair of lower legs, each lower leg having an arced portion and a horizontal portion connected to the vehicle frame. The upper section of the rollover protection system is pivotably connected to the lower legs, so that it may pivot to a lowered position in which the upper section fits around the rear mounted engine and is within the rear dimensions of the vehicle.