Abstract: A side rail kit for a golf cart includes a frame bracket mountable to a frame of the golf cart. A pair of step brackets are mountable to the frame bracket. The step brackets extend from the frame member when the step brackets are mounted to the frame bracket. A distal end portion of each of the step brackets is spaced from the frame bracket when the step brackets are mounted to the frame bracket. A step rail is mountable to the step brackets.

Abstract: A child carrier is provided and includes a frame, a seat and a folding device installed between the frame and the seat. The frame includes a handle, a front leg pivotally connected to the handle and a rear leg pivoted to the handle. The folding device includes a sliding structure and a linking component. The sliding structure is fixedly disposed on the handle. The seat is slidably coupled to the sliding structure. The linking component includes a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally coupled to the seat. The second end is pivotally connected to the rear leg. The linking component is driven to drive the seat to slide along the handle when the handle pivots relative to the rear leg.

Abstract: A step apparatus for a vehicle and a vehicle are provided. The step apparatus for the vehicle includes a step; a lifting device connected to the step and configured to be unfolded and folded to adjust a height of the step; and a driver connected to the lifting device and configured to drive the lifting device to be unfolded and folded.

Abstract: A vehicle kickout step is adapted to affix to a box frame of a vehicle and provide a step for users to enter the vehicle. This step may be bolted to the box frame, requiring no cutting, welding, or other permanent modification of the vehicle. Additionally, the step does not regress below the box frame, ensuring that use of the kickout step does not adversely affect the ground clearance of the vehicle. Further, the steps may serve the additional function of a rock slider, giving the body of the vehicle some measure of protection from loose or rigid obstacles when off-roading.

Abstract: A step assembly to be attached to a crossbar of a vehicle, the step assembly including a base subassembly including first and second side brackets configured to be coupled to an upper surface of a crossbar of a vehicle, and a stair subassembly including a plurality of step members arranged between first and second side members, wherein proximal ends of each of the first and second side members are configured to be rotatably coupled to the respective first and second side brackets such that the stair subassembly is selectively rotatable between a deployed position and a stored position.

Abstract: A dolly assembly for transporting a grain aeration fan includes a frame, which is shaped and sized so that the frame is complementary to a base of load. Each of a pair of wheels is engaged to a respective opposed end of an axle. The axle is engaged to a back of the frame and extends from a first side of the frame past a second side thereof. A handle is engaged to the back of the frame proximate to the second side. A user can grasp the handle and tilt the frame so that a center of mass of the load is positioned above the axle. A forward view of the user is not blocked by the load. A leveling unit is engaged to and extends perpendicularly from the frame proximate to a front thereof. The leveling unit and the wheels support the frame in a substantially horizontal configuration.

Abstract: A step apparatus for a vehicle and a vehicle are provided. The step apparatus for the vehicle includes: a step; a lifting device including an arm assembly, the arm assembly including a plurality of pairs of arms, each pair of arms including a first arm and a second arm; and a driver pivotably connected to a first end of the first arm and a first end of the second arm of each pair of arms. A second end of the second arm of each pair of arms is pivotably connected to the step, a second end of the first arm of each pair of arms is pivotably connected to the vehicle, and the driver is configured to drive the arm assembly to be unfolded and folded to adjust a level of the step.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a staircase assembly for a vehicle, such as a recreational vehicle (RV). The stair case assembly includes a pair of substantially flat, spaced apart, support brackets that are configured to mount to a vehicle, and define a storage space for a linkage system and associated plurality of steps. The linkage system is configured to move the plurality of attached steps from a vertically orientated stored position to a horizontally oriented deployed position extending outwardly from the vehicle allowing a person to easily enter and exit the vehicle.

Abstract: A shock absorber includes a stationary part; a steering part extending in a longitudinal direction and rotatably coupled to the stationary part by a rotation axis in the longitudinal direction; a sliding part which forms an internal space containing fluid between the steering part and slidably coupled to the steering part in a direction in which the steering part extends; an elastic body having both ends respectively coupled to the steering part and the sliding part to support the steering part and the sliding part and maintain the internal space between the steering part and the sliding part; a flow path formed in the sliding part and configured to communicate the internal space between the steering part and the sliding part to outside so that the fluid can flow; and a steered driving wheel slidably connected to the sliding part.

Abstract: A hand truck includes a frame that is supported by main wheels and a handle having two side members. Two handle brackets are pivotably mounted on opposite sides of the frame. The handle brackets are arranged for rotation in relation to the frame around a handle rotation axis. The handle brackets slidably receive the side members of the handle so that the handle is able to slide between a first retracted position and a second extended positon. The handle is also able to rotate with the handle brackets between first and second rotational positions. A lock mechanism that is mechanically associated with the handle brackets and the handle is able to releasably lock the degree of extension of the handle in at least one position between the retracted and extended positions and is able to lock the rotational position of the handle in at least one rotational position.

Abstract: A transport device with a transport vehicle. The transport device includes an elongated worktable and a worktable attachment interface provided on the transport vehicle by means of which the elongated worktable can be attached in a vertical orientation on the transport vehicle in order to assume a transport position in which the elongated worktable can be transported by the transport vehicle.

Abstract: A hand truck includes a cart base for carrying an article and two handle modules pivotally mounted thereto. When the hand truck is in a first state, the cart base is horizontally positioned and one handle module is pivoted to an upright position. When the hand truck is in a second state, the cart base is kept upright, one of the handle modules is pivoted to a spread position, and the other one of the handle modules is horizontally positioned and cooperates with the cart base to carry the article. When the hand truck is in a platform state, the cart base is horizontally positioned, and the handle modules are pivoted to a downward extending position so that the cart base is away from the ground.

Abstract: A battery enclosure for a vehicle chassis having a base member with raised surface features on the upper surface outlining individual cells, each cell configured to receive at least one battery; a cover member having a plurality of depending surface features on the lower surface which are aligned with the surface features of the base member. The cover member includes a channel formed in the upper surface thereof, aligned with and extending along a length of the depending surface feature disposed on the bottom surface. A lattice support structure is also included which has a plurality of support members extending axially and transversely, wherein the lattice support structure is configured to be at least partially disposed within the channel of the cover member and mounted to the vehicle chassis. The lattice support member providing increased rigidity and a load distribution path for externally applied forces (e.g. crash events) to prevent or inhibit enclosure breakage or puncture.

Abstract: An articulating step assembly for a vehicle which includes a mount for attachment to a vehicle, a step member and an articulating linkage connecting the mount and the step for stowing and deploying the step. A motor is attached to the linkage to provide raising and lowering of the step. A weather sealed non-contact switch located on the assembly for actuating the motor and linkage in response to movement of the step in a predetermined direction for deploying the step.

Abstract: A holding device, capable of floating, is removably attachable to a gunwale of a boat or other object and is comprised of a basket member having a base frame for holding cargo. A vertically oriented vertical frame member extends upwardly from the base frame and together with a hook assembly, forms a variable width J-shaped hook to hook the device onto the boat. A pair of wheels is attached to the basket member with their distance relative to the base frame being variable. The wheels allow ground transport of the device and also to provide a support for a lower portion of the device against the side of the boat. The wheels also create a pair of flotation members should the device become dropped into the water. A height adjustable handle can be used to pull the device on the ground surface.

Abstract: A transport device including a transport vehicle and a vertical stack of box-shaped containers coupled to each other and attachable to a container attachment interface of the transport vehicle. The container attachment interface is arranged on a bottom part of the transport vehicle. The bottom part has at least one stand foot on its underside on which the transport vehicle stands in an upright position.

Abstract: A truck carrying member for coupling a conventional truck to a skateboard is described. The truck carrying member has comprises with a base plate rotatably coupled a pivoting plate at a pivot. The pivot comprises a bolt that provides an axis of rotation and a biasing member that keep that base plate and pivoting plate centered position. The base plate has a first mounting surface and a first pivoting surface that form a first obtuse angle. The pivot plate has a second mounting surface and a second pivoting surface that form a second obtuse angle that is less than the first obtuse angle. The second mounting surface extends downward from the skateboard when the truck carrying member is attached to a bottom surface of the skateboard. The pivot and biasing member help increase maneuverability of the skateboard by allowing the wheels of the truck to tuck in closer to the deck during turns.

Abstract: A compact, stowable staircase for a vehicle is provided. A first portion of steps is attached to a housing and a second portion of steps in a hinged manner for rotational movement. The second portion of steps is movable between a folded position where the first portion of steps mates with the second portion of steps, and an unfolded position where the first and second portion of steps form a continuous flight of stairs. A movement device permits movement of the housing between a retracted position where the housing is located within a storage area associated with the vehicle and an extended position where the housing is extended from the storage area.

Abstract: A hand truck includes a base that is able to roll along the ground underlying the base and a push handle coupled to the base. A pivotable toe plate is coupled to a lower end of the base.

Abstract: A military vehicle including a chassis, an engine, a motor/generator, and an energy storage system. The chassis including a passenger capsule including a rear wall, and a rear module coupled to the passenger capsule. The rear module including a rear subframe assembly, a left rear wheel well, a right rear wheel well, and a bed. The engine coupled to the chassis for providing mechanical power to the military vehicle and the motor/generator coupled to the engine. The energy storage system including a lower support coupled to the bed, a lower isolator mount coupled to the lower support, a battery electrically coupled to the motor/generator and coupled to the isolation mounts such that the weight of the battery is supported via the lower isolator mount and the lower support, a bracket coupled to the battery, and an upper isolator mount coupling the bracket to the rear wall of the passenger capsule.