Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a running board and a vehicle comprising the same. The running board includes an intermediate connector, a first running board body, and the second running board body. The intermediate connector includes a first rotating shaft, a second rotating shaft, a first mounting member, and a second mounting member. The first rotating shaft is connected to the second rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft is inserted into the first mounting member, and the first mounting member rotates about the first rotating shaft. The second rotating shaft is inserted into the second mounting member, and the second mounting member rotates about the second rotating shaft. The first running board body and the second running board body are foldable side-to-side through the intermediate connector.

Abstract: A step assembly for a tailgate of a vehicle, which includes a retractable rail secured to a housing located within the tailgate. The retractable rail is configured to extend from the housing and the tailgate when in a deployed state, and be entirely received within the housing and the tailgate when in a non-deployed state. A sliding stop device is positioned within the housing and connected to an end of the retractable rail. The stop device includes a tubular member having an aperture formed therein, and a movable arm located in the tubular member that is biased to extend outward from the aperture such that as the retractable rail is moved to the deployed state, the aperture of the sliding stop device is aligned with the opening of the housing, and the movable arm is engaged with the opening.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a vehicle step apparatus and a vehicle. The vehicle step apparatus includes a step, a retractable device, and a locking member. The step is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The retractable device is connected to the step and configured to drive the step to move between the extended position and the retracted position. The locking member is configured to lock the step in the retracted position or to allow the step to move away from the retracted position towards the extended position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hitch step that may be secured to a hitch receiver tube and which may support extremely heavy loads thereon.

Abstract: A collapsible support structure includes a horizontal support structure, a vertical support structure, a handle assembly, and an axle assembly. In use, the collapsible support structure may be folded/unfolded between a deployed configuration, in which the collapsible support structure may be capable of rolling along a support surface to transport items, and a stowed/storage position, in which the collapsible support structure is collapsed in a compact geometry for storage. The collapsible support structure includes an axle assembly that enables removal of the wheels from the axle assembly for storage, as well as a handle assembly that can slide completely underneath the horizontal support structure for storage and when not in use.

Abstract: A convertible cart allows for carriage of many items of different shapes in a position that provides a base with front and back walls, along with structural rods preventing items from sliding out of either side. A two-level tiered configuration may be best suited for carriage of larger, fragile items which cannot be stacked atop each other, or simply for organization of different large items. For the largest loads, a flat base arrangement maximizes both vertical space and available base area while providing the handlebar at an appropriate position for pushing or pulling. When transportation of items is complete, a flat configuration minimizes necessary storage space for the apparatus. These different arrangements are made possible through the employment of several rigid and telescoping members, which enable both custom handlebar arrangement and secure, intuitive adjustment between configurations. Swiveling wheels improve the mobility of the apparatus during use.

Abstract: The present invention is a universal adapter attachable to the landing gear shaft of a semi-truck trailer to replace the use of manual hand crank handle and facilitate automation of raising and lowering the landing gear. The automation may be electric powered using an electric impact wrench or pneumatic using an air powered impact wrench. The universal adapter significantly eliminates the issues using the existing hand-cranks handle such as back, shoulder, knee and hand injuries and reduce the operation time for raising and lowering a landing gear.

Abstract: A receiver adapter comprising: a hitch post including: (i) a stable post and (ii) a bias post that is movable relative to the stable post between a removable position and a locked position. The receiver adapter may include a bias member that extends from the stable post to the bias post and, upon movement of an adjuster, the bias post moves relative to the stable post to increase a height or a cross-sectional thickness of the hitch post.

Abstract: A mobility scooter includes a first member having a first end, and a second end opposite the first end, and a rear wheel assembly coupled to the second end of the first member. The mobility scooter includes a seat assembly coupled to the first member, and a second member being transverse to the first member and having a first end coupled to the first end of the first member, and a second end opposite the first end of the second member. The mobility scooter further includes a steering column having a first end, and a second end opposite the first end of the steering column. The steering column is coupled to the second end of the second member. The mobility scooter includes a front wheel coupled to the second end of the steering column, and a handlebar coupled to the first end of the steering column.

Abstract: A drive module for an electric vehicle having noise, vibration, and harshness counter measures. The drive module includes multiple covers and mass dampeners in order to detune vibration and noise from the cabin of the vehicle.

Abstract: A wheeled saw support apparatus for creating horizontal cuts in drywall and other vertical surfaces includes a base platform and a plurality of wheels is coupled to a base bottom side. A pair of side supports is coupled to a base top side adjacent a base front side. The pair of side supports comprises a left side support and a right side support coupled adjacent a base left side and a base right side, respectively. A pair of crossbars is coupled to the pair of side supports with each crossbar extending between a support inner side of each side support. A plurality of mounting clamps is coupled to the pair of crossbars. The plurality of mounting clamps secures a circular saw to the pair of crossbars.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new manual cash cassette trolley (1), which is driven manually by the employee/security guard, said manual trolley (1) having a formal structure that greatly facilitates the displacement of the cash cassette, overcoming obstacles that usually cause inconvenience and demand physical strength and attention from the user who handles the cassette container boxes; said manual cash cassette trolley (1) having stoppers (7), spindles (4) on the internal faces of the extensions (6) and a smaller caster (5a) on each of its external faces; among the larger casters (5) positioned inferiorly and the smaller casters (5a) positioned centrally or intermediately, the other portion (2a) of said structure is positioned horizontally and orthogonal to the main vertical portion (2), which is “U” shaped and receives bilateral plates (8); the horizontal portion (2a) of the structure also receives bilateral tubular elements (9) in the form of right triangles; and the external and shorter section (10) of sai

Abstract: An equipment loading assembly for supporting and facilitating the loading of electronic equipment from a first position (e.g., from resting on the ground) to a second position (e.g., into a truck or automobile), and the subsequent unloading of the equipment from the first position to the second position is provided. The equipment loading assembly includes an upright back support structure and a lower support structure extending laterally outward from a lower portion the upright back support structure. The upright back support structure includes one or more stops to prevent the electronic equipment from sliding in a vertical direction, and the lower support structure includes one or more front feet to prevent the electronic equipment from sliding in a horizontal direction. The loading assembly also may include a wheel support structure that enables one or more wheels to engage with a ground surface for rolling the loading assembly.

Abstract: An inclined handcart includes a frame including two hook-shaped rearward inclined members at two sides respectively; two wheel mounts secured to bottoms of two front corners of the frame respectively; two rear wheels rotatably secured to two rear ends of the rearward inclined members respectively; two front casters rotatably secured to the wheel mounts respectively; a plurality of links interconnecting the rearward inclined members; two plate members mounted on the rearward inclined members respectively, each plate member having a shoulder extending inward; and a first limit board extending from the rear ends of the rearward inclined members.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a support assembly for a box side step of a motor vehicle, such as a pickup truck. An example vehicle includes a cargo box including a side wall, a box side step, and a support assembly for the box side step including a base that does not project beyond an outer panel of the side wall.

Abstract: A tread device for a retractable step access system for a vehicle includes a tread and at least one wiper device. The wiper device is coupled or couplable movably to the tread and configured in the form of a flap and is arranged and designed to wipe off dirt and to form a ramp by lying, under the force of gravity, on the retractable step. The wiper device is arranged and designed to lie on the retractable step both in an operating state, in which the retractable step is arranged protruding from under the tread, and also in a rest state, in which the retractable step is arranged underneath the tread.

Abstract: This invention relates to an auxiliary tool for automobiles, particularly a car latch pedal including a pedal. The pedal comprises a bottom clamp groove and a first connecting hole at one end; The bracket has a hook on one side of the end and a adjusting hole on the other side of the same end. The hook is hung on the car latch and the first pin is fixed on the first connecting hole. The adjusting hole of the bracket is inserted in the first pin, and the bottom clamp groove is positioned beneath the car latch, pressed on the car latch by using the first pin as the pivot. The car latch is positioned between the hook and the bottom clamp groove. The elastic block is fixed at the other end of the bracket. Small in size, the car latch pedal can be conveniently carried around by cars. Fixing the car latch at proper height will make it convenient to stably load or unload items at the car roof.

Abstract: Example ambulation aid apparatus and associated methods of manufacture are disclosed and described herein. An example ambulation aid apparatus includes an ambulation aid body formed as an integral part, the integral part formed in monocoque construction to provide support for mobility of a user through the integral part, the integral part providing a plurality of grippable areas to facilitate user movement and support through the integral part. Another example ambulation aid apparatus includes a primary panel formed in monocoque construction to provide support for and assist in mobility of a user through the skin of the monocoque primary panel, the primary panel formed to interrelate with one or more subassemblies to provide an integrated monocoque part to assist in providing support for and improved mobility of the user through the integrated monocoque part. Example methods of manufacture are also disclosed and described.

Abstract: A movable link arrangement for an active exterior component on a vehicle. The movable link arrangement has several links that are connected together and rotate about a composite bushing. The composite bushing has a body with an aperture formed there through. The body is formed of a continuous fiber and resin material that circumscribes an inner layer of friction reducing material that forms a bore through the body of the composite bushing. A rotatable pin is positioned through that aperture of the body and extends through the bore so that the rotatable pin is in contact with the inner layer. The composite bushing with the friction reducing material provides reduced noise and eliminates unwanted corrosion that occurs when other bushing materials are used.

Abstract: A vehicle system comprises an automotive vehicle, at least one connector coupled to the vehicle, a vehicle protector coupled to the at least one connector, and a controller. The controller is configured to selectively adjust the connector, thereby adjusting the position of the vehicle protector such that the vehicle protector is located adjacent to a door of the vehicle.