Abstract: A mirror mount assembly including a mirror mount adapted to hold a mirror, a rotatable body in the mirror mount that can rotate relative to the mirror mount, a post that extends into the mirror round and is rotatable relative to the rotatable body and the mirror mount, a threaded body threadingly engaged with the post that compresses a plate against the rotatable body to apply an adjustable compression force that resists rotation of the post relative to the rotatable body, and a second plate that can be compressed against the rotatable body by a plurality of fasteners to apply an adjustable compression force that resist rotation of the rotatable body relative to the mirror mount.

Abstract: A circuit designed to protect a system from interference. In one example, the system includes a physical switch, a microcontroller, and the circuit. The physical switch is configured to generate and send an electrical signal to the microcontroller. The circuit is configured to filter interference from the electrical signal. The circuit includes an input filter, a switch, and an output filter. The input filter and output filter allow the circuit to filter interference effectively without causing delay in between inputs from the physical switch to the microcontroller. In one example, the input filter and output filter are configured to filter interference caused by electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: A selectively engageable sway bar link for an off-road vehicle that includes a shaft with a first mounting point and a notch that is spaced apart from the first mounting point. The sway bar link includes a slide with a second mounting point and a detent mechanism. The shaft extends through the slide and the slide is selectively movable along the length of the shaft. The detent mechanism includes a locking member that, in a first state, engages the notch on the shaft to arrest movement of the slide relative to the shaft. In a second state, the locking member does not engage the notch. Further, in the first state, the slide is moveable relative to the shaft unless the locking member is longitudinally aligned with the notch in the shaft.

Abstract: Disclosed is a seal configured to be coupled to a flexible enclosure. The seal comprises a bulb with a first end and a second end and includes at least a first and second sidewall. A first leg extends in a first direction from the first sidewall of the bulb along the length of the bulb. The first leg is hingeably attached to the bulb of the seal. A second leg extending in a second direction from the first sidewall of the bulb along the length of the bulb. The second direction is at least 45 degrees offset from the first direction of the first leg. The first leg is configured to be hinged relative to the bulb until the first and second directions of the first and second legs are colinear. The first and second legs are configured to be attached to the flexible enclosure.

Abstract: An adjustable windshield for a vehicle. The windshield is rotatably attached to the vehicle and is positionable at any angle relative to the vehicle including and between a fully closed position and a fully open position. A locking strut is connected between the windshield and the vehicle. The locking strut has a barrel portion, an arm portion, and an actuator. The actuator defines a first position and a second position. In the first position, the arm portion of the strut is fixed relative to the barrel portion; in the second position, the arm portion of the strut is movable relative to the barrel portion. Movement of the arm portion relative to the barrel portion adjusts the angle of the windshield relative to the vehicle. The windshield includes a controller operatively connected to the actuator of the strut where the controller is spaced apart from the strut.

Abstract: A mirror mount assembly that pivots in two directions is disclosed. The mirror mount assembly includes a pivot joint configured to rotate the assembly in a horizontal direction, from the perspective of a driver in the driver seat of a vehicle. The assembly further includes a swivel joint configured to rotate the assembly in a vertical direction. The swivel joint allows a mirror mount to rotate relative to a swivel post. The mirror mount assembly includes a compression assembly configured to adjust the amount of force required to rotate the mirror mount relative to the swivel post.

Abstract: A steering rack brace assembly that includes a brace rigidly coupled relative to the steering rack so that the brace extends along the longitudinal direction near the rack, a follower assembly coupled to the steering rack assembly so that it traverses in unison with the steering arm, wherein one of the brace assembly or the follower assembly defines a linear track that extends in the longitudinal direction, and where the other of the brace or the follower assembly includes a first roller bearing that traverses the linear track to resist rotational forces applied to the steering rack about the longitudinal centerline.

Abstract: Disclosed is a seal configured to be coupled to a flexible enclosure. The seal comprises a bulb with a first end and a second end and includes at least a first and second sidewall. A first leg extends in a first direction from the first sidewall of the bulb along the length of the bulb. The first leg is hingeably attached to the bulb of the seal. A second leg extending in a second direction from the first sidewall of the bulb along the length of the bulb. The second direction is at least 45 degrees offset from the first direction of the first leg. The first leg is configured to be hinged relative to the bulb until the first and second directions of the first and second legs are colinear. The first and second legs are configured to be attached to the flexible enclosure.

Abstract: A portal gear box assembly effective to lift and change the gear ratio of a wheel of an off-road vehicle includes a housing, an input gear sub-assembly, an output gear sub-assembly, and an idler gear sub-assembly effective for linking the input gear to the output gear. The input gear sub-assembly includes an input gear, the output gear sub-assembly includes an output gear, and the idler gear sub-assembly includes at least one idler gear and at least one removable adaptor effective for holding the idler gear in either a first position or a second position different from the first position. The sub-assemblies may also include bearings to facilitate movement of the gears.

Abstract: A selectively engageable sway bar link for an off-road vehicle that includes a shaft with a first mounting point and a notch that is spaced apart from the first mounting point. The sway bar link includes a slide with a second mounting point and a detent mechanism. The shaft extends through the slide and the slide is selectively movable along the length of the shaft. The detent mechanism includes a locking member that, in a first state, engages the notch on the shaft to arrest movement of the slide relative to the shaft. In a second state, the locking member does not engage the notch. Further, in the first state, the slide is moveable relative to the shaft unless the locking member is longitudinally aligned with the notch in the shaft.

Abstract: A modular portal lift assembly is configured to couple to an axle and a wheel of a vehicle so as to raise the ground clearance. The portal lift assembly includes a portal box and a brake module. The brake module is configured to couple to the portal box and is removable the portal lift assembly. The portal box and the brake module each define a housing that encloses an interior volume. The portal lift assembly is configured to separate the interior volume of the portal box and the interior volume of the brake module. Further, the portal box defines a recess that is configured to receive the brake module. When the brake module is coupled to the portal box, the brake module is positioned in the recess.

Abstract: A clamp assembly configured to couple to a non-circular structural element on a vehicle. The clamp assembly includes a clamp body that defines a central opening. The central opening is shaped to conform partially conform to and configured to receive the non-circular structural element. The clamp body further defines a lateral opening between two ends that allows the non-circular structural element to pass into the central opening. Between the two ends, the clamp body includes flexible portions that allow the clamp body to flex and adjust the sizes of the central opening and lateral opening. The clamp body further includes a non-flexible portion between the flexible portions. The flexible portions and ends define a concave portion of the central opening, and the non-flexible portion defines a convex portion of the central opening.

Abstract: A portal gear box assembly effective to lift and change the gear ratio of a wheel of an off-road vehicle includes a housing, an input gear sub-assembly, an output gear sub-assembly, and an idler gear sub-assembly effective for linking the input gear to the output gear. The input gear sub-assembly includes an input gear, the output gear sub-assembly includes an output gear, and the idler gear sub-assembly includes at least one idler gear and at least one removable adaptor effective for holding the idler gear in either a first position or a second position different from the first position. The sub-assemblies may also include bearings to facilitate movement of the gears.

Abstract: A portal gear box that includes a housing with a rear wall, a upper mounting bracket, a lower mounting bracket extending rearwardly from the rear wall that receive a vehicle suspension component and a side wall extending forwardly from the rear wall, wherein the rear wall defines an opening for an axle, the housing defines an internal recess bounded by the rear wall and the side wall, the rear wall, the side wall, the upper mounting bracket and the lower mounting bracket are unitary, a cover including a front wall that mates with the housing to enclose the internal recess, an output shaft extending through an opening in the front wall, and a linking mechanism in the internal recess that rotationally links the axle to the output shaft.

Abstract: A portal box assembly for mounting a wheel to an off road vehicle in a lifted and extended wheelbase position. The assembly includes a portal gear box having an input shaft opening for an input shaft, and an output shaft extending from an output shaft opening. The portal gear box also includes a set of gears effective to transmit power from the input shaft to the output shaft, and optionally to reduce the gear ratio. The assembly is mountable to the vehicle in an extended wheelbase position in which the output shaft is positioned below and forward of the input shaft when the assembly is used to mount a forward wheel, and in which the output shaft is positioned below and rearward of the input shaft when the assembly is used to mount a rear wheel.

Abstract: A method of assembling a portal gear box assembly and/or a braking system is disclosed. The method includes installing a clutch pack through an opening in a portal box over an output shaft, installing a face plate that covers the opening and installing a wheel hub onto the output shaft. The portal gear box includes a clutch pack including a first and second set of clutch plates interspersed between each other. The first set of clutch plates configured to rotate with rotation of the output shaft and the second set configured to not rotate. The clutch pack is compressible by a hydraulic piston and pressure plate, compressing the sets of the clutch plates reducing the rotation of the output shaft.

Abstract: A mirror mount assembly including a mirror mount adapted to hold a mirror, a rotatable body in the mirror mount that can rotate relative to the mirror mount, a post that extends into the mirror round and is rotatable relative to the rotatable body and the mirror mount, a threaded body threadingly engaged with the post that compresses a plate against the rotatable body to apply an adjustable compression force that resists rotation of the post relative to the rotatable body, and a second plate that can be compressed against the rotatable body by a plurality of fasteners to apply an adjustable compression force that resist rotation of the rotatable body relative to the mirror mount.

Abstract: A mounting system for a portal lift assembly of an off-road vehicle includes a housing having a rear wall, a front wall, and a side wall. The rear wall includes an opening to receive the end of one of the vehicle's axles, and the front wall includes an opening to allow an output shaft to extend outward from the housing. The rear wall also includes an integral mounting brackets effective to mount the box to an upper A-arm to the rear wall, and a lower A-arm to the rear wall.

Abstract: A mount for a snow plow configured to attach a snow plow blade to a vehicle that includes a frame with a pivot that is rotatably attached to the vehicle and a pivot assembly that includes a blade support, an upper plate, and a lower plate, that is rotatably coupled to the pivot with the upper plate is positioned on the upper side of the pivot, and the lower plate positioned on a lower side of the pivot, where the height of the pivot assembly is greater than the height of the pivot. A snow plow assembly including the mount is also included.

Abstract: A mirror mount assembly that pivots in two directions is disclosed. The mirror mount assembly includes a pivot joint configured to rotate the assembly in a horizontal direction, from the perspective of a driver in the driver seat of a vehicle. The assembly further includes a swivel joint configured to rotate the assembly in a vertical direction. The swivel joint allows a mirror mount to rotate relative to a swivel post. The mirror mount assembly includes a compression assembly configured to adjust the amount of force required to rotate the mirror mount relative to the swivel post.