Abstract: A diagnostic system of a vehicle for diagnosing a drive belt of a continuously variable transmission. A diagnostic circuit detects or predicts a fault of the drive belt based on an operating parameter received from a sensor associated with the vehicle during a predetermined diagnostic period.

Abstract: A method and device for detecting propellers with high-precision are provided, the method includes obtaining a measurement point cloud of the propeller, filtering the measurement point cloud to obtain a target point cloud; processing the target point cloud to obtain a first measurement plane, and finding a center point of a pressure cone point cloud; obtaining a measuring axis according to the first measurement plane and the center point; segmenting the target point cloud to obtain a blade point cloud of each blade, and analyzing the blade point cloud and the measuring axis to obtain the parameters of the propeller, so as to determine whether the propeller is qualified. A high-precision structured light 3D camera is used, simple and high-precision detection solution for propeller products is developed based on the open-source 3D algorithm framework PCL. The device can improve the detection efficiency and the feasibility of promotion.

Abstract: A thermal signature generating device, the device comprising: at least one thermal radiation emitting element, each of the at least one thermal radiation emitting elements extending between two spaced-apart opposite solid surfaces defined by two opposite electrodes and comprising an array of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs), the array being connected by its two opposite ends to the two opposite electrodes, respectively, and extending along a space between the electrodes, the electrodes providing electrical current through the thermal radiation emitting element, causing the thermal radiation emitting element to emit thermal radiation for generating the thermal signature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to side-by-side all terrain vehicles having plural rows of seats.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for use in or with firearms. A firearm receiver includes an elongated channel machined or 3D printed from a metallic material, and has a front end and a rear end. The firearm also includes a front trunnion having a rear portion coupled to the front end of the elongated channel and having a front portion configured to couple to a handguard. Also includes is a rear trunnion coupled to the rear end and configured to receive an accessory adapter.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system, method, and computer-program product for identifying and tagging users. Embodiments may include receiving, using at least one processor, a first content request. Embodiments may further include associating a user-access identifier with a first portion of data from the first content request based upon a second portion of the data from the first content request. Embodiments may also include storing the first portion of data from the first content request and the user-access identifier within a memory system. Embodiments may further include receiving a second content request. Embodiments may also include generating a user-identifier tag based upon the user-access identifier stored in the memory system, the first portion of data from the first content request, and a first portion of data from the second content request. Embodiments may further include providing a response to the second content request, the response including the user-identifier tag.

Abstract: A sprocket assembly is described. The assembly includes a sprocket having an outer wheel with engaging members connected to a central hub including a first hub opening having a first diameter and a second hub opening having a smaller second diameter, and a hub including an alignment portion and an engagement portion that together define an axle opening for receiving an axle of a vehicle. The alignment portion incudes a smooth outer surface sized to be press fit into the second hub opening, and the engagement portion includes forming splines positioned to deform an inner surface of the first hub opening as the alignment portion is press fit into the second hub opening to form engagement splines on the inner surface that correspond to the splines. The hub is formed from a first material and the sprocket is formed from a less durable second material.

Abstract: A snowmobile including a warming element at a handlebar of the snowmobile. The warming element is configured to generate heat in response to electrical current driven therethrough. A user interface is configured to receive inputs from an operator of the snowmobile. The inputs include a first temperature input setting a first predetermined temperature for the warming element. A control assembly includes a warmer control button configured for setting the warming element at the first predetermined temperature. A control module is included with the control assembly and in receipt of inputs from the user interface and the control assembly. The control module is configured to, when the first predetermined temperature is selected by way of the warmer control button, direct sufficient electrical current to the warming element to generate heat equal to the first predetermined temperature.

Abstract: A power steering system reduces or prevents an unintended jerking of a steering input device due to an unintended torque being input into the power steering system from an output of the power steering system. The unintended torque may be determined based on an acceleration of a motor of the power steering system.

Abstract: A seat belt energy management loop to reduce off-axis loading is disclosed. The seat belt energy management loop includes a substantially flat bracket welded to the chassis of a vehicle and including a plurality of openings for mounting a roll hoop and a seat belt retractor to the bracket. An integral loop is formed as an integral part of the bracket and extends from the bracket in substantially perpendicular relation to the bracket. The integral loop includes a seat belt guide segment extending from the bracket, a pair of curved end segments extending from the seat belt guide segment, and a straight segment extending between the pair of curved end segments, together forming a seat belt opening through which a retractable seat belt of the retractor extends.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an air/exhaust system for a vehicle, including a vented exhaust outlet with an inner tube and an outer tube having vents that draw air into a gap between the tubes to mix with exhaust from the inner tube and discharge cooled exhaust, an exhaust shield for reducing the noise emanating from the exhaust pipe, an exhaust collector with an inlet body, a neck body that causes the flow of the exhaust to converge and an expansion cone defining an expansion angle that improves distribution of exhaust flow across a catalytic converter. The catalytic converter has an inlet matrix brick formed from a foil that is thicker than a foil used to form an outlet matrix brick to improve the durability and performance. Finally, the system includes an intake duct with an interface having fingers that contact a frame member to inhibit wear of the intake duct.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission for a vehicle includes a drive clutch, a driven clutch operably coupled to the drive clutch, and a belt extending between the drive and driven clutches. The continuously variable transmission also includes an inner cover and an outer cover removably coupled to the inner cover. At least one of the inner and outer covers includes an air inlet for providing cooling air to the drive and driven clutches and the belt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces.

Abstract: A dual input master cylinder, comprising a housing having a first input, a piston base positioned within the housing, and a piston rod having a first end and a second end, the first end of the piston rod abutting the piston base and the second end of the piston rod acting as a second input of the dual input master cylinder, wherein the piston rod is capable of being spaced apart from the piston base.

Abstract: A vehicle comprises a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members and the frame generally comprises a front frame portion. An operator area is supported by the frame and at least one seat is supported by the frame and is positioned within the operator area. A body assembly comprises a plurality of body panels, and the plurality of body panels includes a first body panel supported by the front frame portion and the first body panel comprises an aperture. A second body panel is removably coupled to the frame, and the second body panel is positioned at least partially rearwardly of the first body panel. Further, a passageway is fluidly coupled between the aperture and the operator area, the passageway extends behind the second body panel.

Abstract: Systems and methods for vehicle communication are provided, for example to provide various connectivity and functionality according to hardware availability, power constraints, and environmental conditions, among other examples.

Abstract: A vehicle shown herein is a side by side utility vehicle having a plurality of accessories including a cover assembly for covering an opening in a cargo area of the vehicle and a coupler for coupling various components of the vehicle.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle has an oil supply, an engine oil pump comprising a plurality of ports and an engine coupled to the plurality of ports. A turbocharger is coupled to the engine. A turbocharger oil pump is coupled to the oil supply comprising a first port coupled to the turbocharger.