Abstract: A method for assembling a component of a drive train is provided. The component includes at least a first part with a plurality of threaded holes and a second part with a corresponding number of through holes. The threaded holes and through holes each extend along an axial direction.

Abstract: A gearbox arrangement, including a ring gear, a housing part, and a mating toothing. The mating toothing connects the ring gear and the housing part to each other in a non-rotational manner. The ring gear and the housing part each form a toothing of the mating toothing in one piece.

Abstract: A planetary roller screw adapted for solving insufficient structural strength of the conventional planetary roller screw while proceeding with precise motion control is disclosed. The planetary roller screw includes a main screw having a first external thread, a nut having an internal thread, and a planetary assembly having rollers. Each roller includes a second external thread. Helix directions of the first external thread and the internal thread of the nut are opposite, and helix directions of the internal thread of the nut and the second external thread are the same. A ratio of pitch circle diameters between two followers and a ratio of numbers of thread starts between the two followers are the same. A number of thread starts of the nut is not equal to a sum of a number of thread starts of the main screw and twice a number of thread starts of each roller.

Abstract: Apparatus for containing a flywheel comprising: a flywheel; a shaft; a bearing arrangement for supporting the shaft; and a housing for housing the flywheel, the shaft and the bearing arrangement; wherein the flywheel is mounted on the shaft, the shaft is mounted to the bearing arrangement, and the bearing arrangement is mounted to the housing; wherein the flywheel has a rim formed by a circumferential face of the flywheel, and a hub formed by a central region of the flywheel, the hub being wider, axially, than the rim such that a circumferential contact surface is formed by the hub that is coaxial with the rim; wherein the housing comprises an annular force transfer region that faces, and is concentric with, the contact surface; and wherein, in use, excessive radial movement of the flywheel results in the contact surface contacting the transfer region.

Abstract: An ergonomic device to provide a removable tray assembly to be attached to a bicycle via one or more means is described, wherein the removable tray assembly may comprise: a tray; an interface element that attaches the tray to a mount via a locking mechanism, such as a quarter turn locking mechanism, wherein the mount comprises a clamping mechanism to attach the mount to the bicycle. According to certain embodiments, the tray may be configured for attachment to a handlebar of a bicycle, such as a stationary bicycle, to provide a platform to hold or place one or more objects.

Abstract: A flywheel (1000) comprising a plurality of discs (1002) arranged in a stack (1004), including at least first and second end discs at either end of the stack (1004), in which each disc (1002) includes a central region (1034) and a peripheral region (1032) disposed around the central region (1034), the peripheral region (1032) being adjacent to a peripheral edge of the disc (1002), first and second plate members (1006) disposed at opposing ends of the stack (1004), and bonding means (1030) which bonds only part of each disc (1002) to each neighbouring disc (1002) in the stack (1004), including bonding together adjacent peripheral regions (1032) of neighbouring discs (1002), and which bonds each of the first and second plate members (1006) respectively to the first and second end discs of the stack (1002).

Abstract: A mechanical controller provides four-axis control of a vehicle's position and movement. For example, the controller provides control of a vehicle's operations through a lateral axis, longitudinal axis, directional axis, and a grip axis (e.g., operating a thumbwheel of the mechanical controller that provides additional control inputs to the vehicle). The mechanical controller can provide independent force feel mechanisms in each of the lateral, longitudinal, and directional axes of movement. Additionally, the mechanical controller may provide a redundant force feel mechanism (e.g., for increased safety). For example, redundant springs and dampers may be incorporated in each axis's force feel mechanism. The mechanical controller may include a plunger and spring assembly to provide a force feel mechanism in the lateral and longitudinal axes. In addition to this spring force, surfaces of a contact region between the plunger and a plunger actuating plate may be shaped to produce force feel characteristics.

Abstract: A tubular member is provided between an inner wall of a hole portion in a fixed member and a shaft. A predetermined gap is provided between an inner wall of the tubular member on a radial inside thereof and the shaft, so that the shaft is rotatable around an axis with respect to the tubular member. On the other hand, the inner wall of the hole portion and the tubular member are fixed to each other. When a load is applied to a predetermined position of a brake pedal, where a driver can apply a pedaling force in a stuck state in which the tubular member and the shaft are stuck together, a torque that releases fixation between the inner wall of the hole portion and the tubular member is greater than 0, and is smaller than a damaging torque that damages at least a part of the brake pedal device.

Abstract: A downsized pedal assembly adapted to imitate a turnover property of a conventional clutch pedal. A pedal assembly comprising: a pedal arm joined to a stationary member through a supporting member; and a spring applying a reaction force to the pedal arm. One end of the spring is joined to the stationary member through a fixed pivotal joint, and the other end of the spring is joined to an arm pivotal joint. The arm pivotal joint is withdrawn from a neutral line drawn between the supporting member and the fixed pivotal joint. An angle between a line drawn between the supporting member and the arm pivotal joint and the neutral line is narrower than an angle between a line drawn between the fixed pivotal joint and the arm pivotal joint and the neutral line.

Abstract: A steering device includes a grip portion and a display device capable of emitting visible light during operation. The display device is disposed at a predetermined position visually recognizable by the driver in the grip portion. The grip portion includes a core material disposed at the center, a covering layer covering a periphery of the core material, and a sheet-like skin layer covering an outer periphery of the covering layer. The display device is disposed in an upper face side region that is close to a driver in the grip portion, is configured to be able to emit visible light upward, and is covered with the skin layer at an outer periphery together with the covering layer around the outer periphery. The skin layer is made of a base material that is opaque and has translucency.

Abstract: A vehicle includes: an accelerator pedal 3 rotatably supported by a vehicle body 1; a brake pedal 4 located at left of the accelerator pedal 3 and rotatably supported by the vehicle body 1; and a lock 7 that restrains the brake pedal 4 in a state where the brake pedal 4 is rotated to a parking position. The lock 7 is coupled to the accelerator pedal 3 through a link 2, and when the accelerator pedal 3 rotates from an initial position, releases restraint of the brake pedal 4 at the parking position by the link 2 in conjunction with rotation of the accelerator pedal 3. The link 2 extends from left of the accelerator pedal 3 toward the lock 7 and moves in the front-rear directions in accordance with rotation of the accelerator pedal 3.

Abstract: The present application relates to discloses a transmission system and a wind turbine generator system, the transmission system includes: a gearbox, including a housing, an output shaft and a bearing, the output shaft being rotatably connected with the housing through the bearing; a generator, including a rotor, a stator and a packaging assembly, the stator being connected with the housing, the rotor being connected with the output shaft, and the packaging assembly including a cover, a first connecting member and a second connecting member, the cover is located on the same side of both the output shaft and the rotor, is connected and fixed with the rotor through the first connecting member, and is connected and fixed with the output shaft through the second connecting member; the cover is insulated from both the first connecting member and the rotor, and the cover is insulated from both the second connecting member and the output shaft.

Abstract: An operating device of a human-powered vehicle comprises a base structure, a first operating member, a second operating member, a first electric switch, and a second electric switch. The base structure is mountable to the human-powered vehicle. The first operating member is pivotally coupled to the base structure about a first pivot axis. The second operating member is pivotally coupled to the base structure about a second pivot axis. The first operating member and the second operating member are arranged in a first direction. The first electric switch is at least partially provided between the first operating member and the base structure. The second electric switch is at least partially provided between the second operating member and the base structure. At least one of the first pivot axis and the second pivot axis extends along the first direction.

Abstract: A self-locking drive, usable in a linear actuator, includes a housing and a drive shaft for outputting a driving force. An endcap is provided at an end portion of the housing. A self-locking mechanism configured to apply a self-locking force to the drive shaft is provided in the endcap. The self-locking mechanism includes a friction seat sleeved over the drive shaft and rotatable synchronously with the drive shaft, and a friction ring mounted in the endcap and secured to the endcap. The friction seat is interference-fitted with the friction ring to enable two-way self-locking to the drive shaft.

Abstract: A mechanical control device includes a control cable coupled to a lever, and a coupling element secured to one end of the cable, the coupling element including two pivoting ends movably mounted respectively on two flanges of the lever about a pivot axis. The cable coupling end is interposed axially between the two pivoting ends of the coupling element. The coupling element incudes a radial protrusion for limiting axial movements of the coupling element between the flanges. The radial protrusion extends between the flanges and has an axial dimension greater than a diameter of the cable maintaining, during the axial movements of the coupling element between the flanges, a clearance between the cable and each of the lever flanges.

Abstract: When a dash panel P is displaced toward the rear of a vehicle upon vehicle collision, a small collision lever 60 is displaced to a release position at which a load corresponding to contact of a collision bracket 200 with a second contact portion 60A is applied to a swaging pin 15. When fixation between a rotation lever 50 and a second arm 40 via the small collision lever 60 by the swaging pin 15 is released, a step portion 21 is displaced to the vehicle front side.

Abstract: An actuator generates a drive force in response to energization. A lever is configured to be rotated by a drive force transmitted from the actuator to apply the reaction force to a pedal. A contact member is provided to the lever such that the contact member can be brought into contact with or separated from the pedal. The contact member is made of resin and has: a contact member main body; a contact surface portion that is formed on the contact member main body and is configured to contact the pedal; and a specific shape portion that is shaped in a form of a projection or a recess and is formed on the contact member main body at a time of molding the contact member. The specific shape portion is formed on the contact member main body at a corresponding location that is different from the contact surface portion.

Abstract: A method of assembling a vehicular foot pedal includes providing a pedal arm and a foot pad having a front surface configured for engagement by a driver's foot. The foot pad is assembled to a distal portion of the pedal arm along an assembly direction parallel to a normal surface vector of the front surface. The foot pad is latched to the pedal arm by a flexible latch member integral to a rear surface of the foot pad, the flexible latch member extending through a corresponding opening in the pedal arm.

Abstract: A drive plate assembly for a king pin removal tool comprising a drive member, the drive plate assembly comprises a drive plate and an insert. The drive plate defines a main opening and a flange recess. The insert comprises a shaft portion and a flange portion and defining a drive opening. The insert is arranged such that the shaft portion is within the main opening, the flange portion is within the flange recess, and the drive member is adapted to be threaded into the drive opening. When the drive member is received within the drive opening and axially rotated relative to the insert, a drive force applied by the drive member forces the flange portion of the insert against a surface of the drive plate defining at least a portion of the flange recess.

Abstract: A vehicle control handle safety device control which may be activated without the disengagement of a finger or thumb of a user from the vehicle control handle allowing a user to maintain a full hand grip on the vehicle control handle itself while concurrently activating the safety device control. In particular, the present invention relates to safety control device which is removably affixed to a vehicle control handle grip such as that of a bicycle or other such similar conveyance or vehicle.