Abstract: A saddle-ride-type vehicle where the degree of freedom in layout of parts is increased by making use of a space formed below a rider's seat. The saddle-ride-type vehicle includes a main frame extending rearwardly in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle and downwardly from a head pipe. A seat frame extends rearwardly in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle from the main frame with a rider's seat supported on the seat frame from below. The seat frame is disposed in a frontward inclined manner toward the main frame wherein the seat frame becomes away from a seat bottom surface of the rider's seat thus forming a space below the seat bottom surface with a seat support member being disposed in the space.

Abstract: A rotating electric machine with a built-in control device that can be downsized. The rotating electric machine with a built-in control device includes a rotor including a permanent magnet of sensor use provided on a rear side of a rotor shaft, a front side housing fixed with a first bearing supporting a front side of the rotor shaft, a motor frame including a rotor and a stator, a heat sink fixed with a second bearing supporting the rear side of the rotor shaft, a control substrate mounting a rotary sensor, a microcomputer, and a driving circuit. The microcomputer controls the driving circuit based on signals from the rotary sensor and drives a plurality of switching elements. At least one of a smoothing condenser and a noise reduction coil, connected to the switching elements, is arranged at a far rear side of the control substrate.

Abstract: A ball hitch cover. The ball hitch cover includes a front tab and a pair of side tabs connected to a lower end of the front tab. Each side tab includes a first edge having a first width and a second edge having a second width, wherein the second edge width is greater than the first edge width. A pair of rear tabs are disposed opposing the front tab, such that each rear tab is disposed adjacent to the second edge of one of the side tabs of the pair of side tabs. A length of each rear tab of the pair of rear tabs is greater than a length of the front tab. The ball hitch cover is flexible and configured to conform to the shape of a ball hitch and is securable thereto via an adhesive disposed on an inner side of the ball hitch cover.

Abstract: A multi-terrain wall climbing vehicle including a generally rectangular housing having a top opening and a bottom opening. A power source is placed within the housing. A first motor and a second motor are located within the housing and are connected to the power source. At least four pairs of wheels are connected to the housing, at least two of the wheel pairs being connected to and powered by the first motor. Two tracks are placed onto the wheels so as to surround the housing to enable the vehicle to ride along a riding surface. A propeller is placed within the housing between the top opening and the bottom opening. The propeller is connected to the second motor. As the propeller rotates, it draws in air from at least one of the top opening and the bottom opening and exhausts the air through the top opening so as to generate an adhesion force enabling a secure connection between the tracks of the vehicle and the riding surface.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus disposed within an existing gauge slot in a motorcycle to secure an electronic device thereto is provided. The mounting apparatus is coupled to the gauge slot by a bracket and mechanical fasteners. The mounting apparatus includes a cylindrical base member having a front face and a rear face, the front face having a generally cylindrical cap coupled thereto, and a mounting member mechanically coupled to the base member and having an exposed portion extending out the front face. The exposed portion of the mounting member permits attachment of the electronic device thereon. The cylindrical base member is disposed within the bracket and coupled to an interior of the gauge slot by the mechanical fasteners, thereby permitting the electronic device to be mounted to the motorcycle.

Abstract: A towed vehicle hitch tongue includes movably connected front and rear tongue members, and a fully exposed master cylinder connected at opposite ends thereof to the tongue members such that a rearward force urging the front tongue member toward the rear tongue member forces pressurized braking fluid out of a port thereof into a braking circuit configured to exert a braking force. The braking circuit prevents braking until the rearward force warrants braking, provides dampening of the brake action, allows the towed vehicle to reverse, and can provide emergency stopping and dampening of movement of the hitch tongue. Instead of using movable front and rear tongue members, sensors can detect what the towed vehicle is doing, and apply appropriate braking force in response.

Abstract: A track system for a work vehicle includes a first sprocket having a first diameter. The first sprocket is configured to be coupled to a drive system of the work vehicle, and the first sprocket is configured to engage a metal track and to drive the metal track in rotation. The track system also includes a second sprocket having a second diameter. The second sprocket is configured to be coupled to the drive system of the work vehicle, and the second sprocket is configured to engage a rubber track and to drive the rubber track in rotation. In addition, the first and second sprockets are configured to engage a mounting system, the mounting system is configured to interchangeably couple the first and second sprockets to the drive system, and the second diameter of the second sprocket is greater than the first diameter of the first sprocket.

Abstract: A partially tracked utility vehicle and conversion are provided. The converted partially tracked utility vehicle has a chassis, front wheels, and a trailing link suspension. The trailing link suspension has a trailing link with a first end pivotably connected to the chassis and a second end pivotably connected to a walking beam at a walking beam pivot; a shock having a first end pivotably connected to a tension shaft and a second end pivotably connected to the trailing link; the walking beam further comprising a plurality of axle mounted bogey wheels for engaging a track of the partially tracked utility vehicle; a sprocket mounted to a traction drive of the utility vehicle for engaging and providing rotational power to the track; and an actuator attached to the chassis, the actuator having a shaft pivotably connected to the tension shaft and configured to rotate the tension shaft.

Abstract: A bicycle includes a frame including first and second segments pivotable relative to each other between a folded position and an unfolded position. A magnet is fixed relative to the first segment. An electromagnet is fixed relative to the second segment and disposed in a magnetic field of the magnet when the frame is in the folded position. A controller is configured to power the electromagnet to repel the magnet to unfold the frame.

Abstract: A partially tracked utility vehicle and conversion are provided. The converted partially tracked utility vehicle has a chassis, front wheels, and a trailing link suspension. The trailing link suspension has a trailing link with a first end pivotably connected to the chassis and a second end pivotably connected to a walking beam at a walking beam pivot; a shock having a first end pivotably connected to a tension shaft and a second end pivotably connected to the trailing link; the walking beam further comprising a plurality of axle mounted bogey wheels for engaging a track of the partially tracked utility vehicle; a sprocket mounted to a traction drive of the utility vehicle for engaging and providing rotational power to the track; and an actuator attached to the chassis, the actuator having a shaft pivotably connected to the tension shaft and configured to rotate the tension shaft.

Abstract: A front fender that can guide a relative wind to an engine while suppressing increases in the weight and the number of parts. The front fender includes a main body part having a substantially reverse U-shaped section opened downward and step parts extending from left and right end parts of this main body part toward both lateral sides, at least at a part of the front fender on the front side relative to left and right fork tubes. The step parts are formed to extend from a front part of the front fender toward the upper rear side along an upper edge contour line in side view of the front fender and then extend toward the lower rear side at a part near the front side of the fork tubes.

Abstract: The configuration includes: a right and left pair of main frames extending from a head pipe while widening rearward; and pivot frames that are welded to the main frames and extend toward the rear downward direction. Under the main frames, an engine is arranged. The main frame includes a hanging portion for holding and fastening the engine. In the front portion of the main frame, a bulge portion is disposed on the vehicle-widthwise outer side. The hanging portion is settable to the bulge portion.

Abstract: A universal hitch adapter system includes a universal hitch adapter with at least one force sensor operable to measure push-and-pull forces and coupled to a) one of a front end and a rear end of an aircraft tractor and b) an aircraft tow bar coupled to a nose gear of an aircraft. The system also including a memory; a user input interface operable to receive a user's selection of one of a plurality of aircrafts stored in the memory and a user's input associated with one of a shear pin; a processor operably configured to determine at least one shear pin breaking force threshold for each of the plurality of aircrafts based on the user's input; and an indicator operable to emit an alert as a result of the force sensor measuring a force that meets or exceeds the at least one shear pin breaking force threshold.

Abstract: The invention discloses a hovercraft using single ducted fan with vectoring propulsion, including a hull and a single ducted fan arranged on the hull, wherein the single ducted fan comprises barrel shaped shell and oar-blade component arranged in chamber of the shell, a first air outlet is disposed on one side of shell towards the tail end of the hull, diversion rudders enabling to block the first air outlet are disposed on the shell, two first air guide all connected with chamber of the shell is disposed on both sides of the shell, a second air outlet towards external of the single ducted fan is disposed on the first air guide, and the second air outlet and the first air outlet are arranged in reverse or with an included angle greater than 0 degree.

Abstract: A snowmobile includes an engine including a crankshaft, a driving shaft rotatable together with the crankshaft, an endless track belt drivable by the driving shaft, and a vehicle body frame including a wall portion defining an engine room accommodating the engine and engine support portions and supporting the engine. At least a portion of the wall portion is made of a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic material and overlaps the engine as seen in a side view.

Abstract: A bicycle support device that includes a stabilization platform, the platform interfacing with bicycle training wheels. When the training wheels are engaged within the cavities of the stabilization platform, the rear wheel of the bicycle is elevated. The elevation, in combination with a slot within the platform, allows the rear wheel of the bicycle to rotate freely.

Abstract: A vehicle tank having an upper surface for mounting a fan and radiator to which is sloped between the fan and radiator mounting parts so that there is a difference in the relative height of the parts. The tank also has a horizontal lower surface that abuts the chassis or frame of a vehicle and the space between the upper and lower surfaces holds a fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suspension device for tracked vehicles, which vehicle comprises at least one pair of track assemblies, where each track assembly of the pair of track assemblies comprises a track support beam, at least one drive wheel, a plurality of support wheels and an endless track, wherein the drive wheel and the plurality of support wheels are rotatably secured to the track support beam. The drive wheel is arranged to drive the endless track running over the at least one drive wheel and the plurality of support wheels. The suspension device comprises a first suspension configuration constituting a support wheel suspension configuration configured to resiliently secure the support wheels to the track support beam, and a second suspension configuration configured to connect the track assembly pair with a centrally arranged center beam. The invention also relates to a tracked vehicle.

Abstract: A electric motor system for supplying assistive propelling power to a bicycle, comprising: one or more drivetrains, each comprising a motor-drive shaft having a pinion with fixed drive system driving a crown and bearing assembly connected to a spindle; and a controller for executing a motor control sequence comprising: an initial state activated by a rider's start command where the motor speed is being detected for an initial period, and if the motor speed is higher than a first speed threshold continuously for a first period, then the motor is turned on to output a rider-selected torque level; a continuous motor speed detection state where the motor speed is being continuously detected, and if the motor speed falls below a second speed threshold continuously for a second period, then the motor is turned off; and the motor is turned off if a stop command from the rider is received.

Abstract: Embodiments according to the present invention include a load transitioning mechanism which enables attachment and release of at least one ground-contacting adaptive implement, such as a multi-terrain caster wheel assembly, a motorized wheel, or a ski; embodiments further enable reversible reconfiguration of the wheelchair by a user between a.) an original load-bearing configuration utilizing the conventional forward caster wheels of the wheelchair, and b.) a modified load-bearing configuration utilizing the ground-contacting adaptive implement.