Abstract: A vehicle is equipped with a body that includes a floor panel, a door that is attached to a body, a door lock mechanism that includes an outer hook and an inner hook and that is attached to a lower portion of a door to lock the door on the floor panel, and a slope device attached to a lower side of the floor panel. Tip portions of the outer hook and the inner hook penetrate the floor panel downward outside a vehicle outer end of a slope with respect to the vehicle, and restrain the slope from being deployed outward of the vehicle, when the door is locked.

Abstract: A personal transporter includes a seat, a frame having a base and a strut supporting the seat, hinged to the base and pivotable between an open configuration and a folded configuration, a pair of driving wheels and at least one non-driving wheel associated to the base defining, in use, three unaligned points on the ground, a pair of electric motors, a pair of control pedals, each associated to a respective electric motor to drive a respective driving wheel, and a support rod for supporting the strut in the open configuration, hinged to the strut and slidably mounted on the base in a guide. The base has a rear portion for supporting the at least one non-driving wheel and a pair of front portions, each hinged to the strut and integrally rotatable with a respective control pedal.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include a mud flap for a vehicle having a mounting section and a barrier section. The barrier section is configured to deflect matter discharged from a tire during vehicle operation. The width of the mounting section is greater than the width of the barrier section. The mounting section optionally includes a first set of mounting features, each of the mounting features forming a recess or aperture. One mounting feature of the first set of mounting features is arranged at and/or beyond a widthwise extent of the barrier section width. The one mounting feature is also arranged at least partially within a portion of the mounting section width extending outwardly from a widthwise extent of the barrier section width. Further embodiments include mounting a single wide mud flap on a vehicle configured to receive a dual wide mud flap.

Abstract: A mobile imaging device includes a base having at least one caster, a first drive mechanism that moves the system in a transport mode and translates an imaging component relative to the base in a scan mode, and a second drive mechanism that extends caster relative to the base to raise the base off the ground in the transport mode, and retracts the caster relative to the base to lower the base to the ground in the scan mode. A caster system for a mobile apparatus includes a base containing a housing and a caster, attached to the base, the caster having a wheel defining a wheel axis and a swivel joint defining a swivel axis and a pivot point defining a pivot axis, wherein the caster pivots on the pivot axis as the caster is retracted into the housing and extended out of the housing.

Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame, a reversible member pivoted to the stroller frame, and a reversible mechanism. The reversible mechanism locks the reversible member at different positions and includes a sliding sleeve, a release actuator movably disposed on the reversible member and linked with the sliding sleeve, and anchoring portions disposed on at least two different positions. The sliding sleeve movably jackets the reversible member and is selectively engaged with any anchoring portion. The sliding sleeve moves together with the release actuator or is directly operated for releasing the anchoring portion, so as to make the reversible member rotatable to another position. Since the release actuator is linked with the sliding sleeve, the release actuator can be disposed at a position easy to operate, so that the handle reversing operation can be performed conveniently and quickly. Furthermore, the reversible mechanism has a simple structural design.

Abstract: The invention comprises an apparatus, comprising: a baby stroller, comprising: a set of handles; a set of wheels; a foldable frame, the foldable frame comprising at least three hollow tubes and an elastic cord running through the at least three hollow tubes, the foldable frame attaching the set of handles to the set of wheels; and a baby seat attached to the foldable frame. Optionally, the three hollow tubes are members of a set of at least eight hollow tubes with the elastic cord passing through the at least eight hollow tubes with a tension of two to five pounds within at least one tube.

Abstract: The shopping cart of the present disclosure may be used to carry and transport goods. The cart includes a basket and a chassis wherein the chassis includes legs rotatable from an open position to a closed position. The basket is rotatably affixed to the chassis such that the cart may be placed in a vehicle trunk while the basket maintains a horizontal position.

Abstract: The ramp assembly is integrated and flush in an area of the floor of the vehicle adjacent to a door and is capable of adopting two end positions, a resting position, wherein a platform is hidden inside the vehicle, and an operative ramp position, wherein the platform is arranged on an inclined plane from the floor of the vehicle to a surface located at a lower height level from which people gain access. The ramp assembly is provided with a lifting mechanism in order to minimise the height difference between the floor and the rear side of the platform in the operative ramp position and comprises at least one rocker piece arranged articulately between movement transmission means and the platform, and at least one wedge that is in contact with a lower bearing.

Abstract: This disclosure details systems and methods for supporting and isolating vehicle body mounted battery packs from various vehicle loads. An exemplary electrified vehicle may include a frame, a battery support structure mounted to the frame, a battery pack, and one or more isolators. The battery pack is supported by the battery support structure but is not mechanically coupled to the frame. The isolator is mounted between the battery pack and the battery pack support structure for isolating the battery pack from loads that may be imparted on the frame and/or the battery support structure.

Abstract: A sanitary cover arrangement for a shopping cart handle includes a tubular base mount configured to be coupled around the shopping cart handle, and a plurality of sanitary film layers configured to be coupled to the shopping cart handle via the tubular base mount. A topmost layer of the plurality of sanitary film layers is removable for exposing another layer therebeneath for providing a sanitary surface for gripping the shopping cart handle. The tubular base mount comprises a first half and a second half moveable with respect to the first half to secure the tubular base mount to the shopping cart handle. A tubular outer sleeve may be provided for mounting the plurality of sanitary film layers.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus, systems, and methods, including a cargo transport system comprising a spine assembly, a container assembly, and an outer fairing. The spine assembly comprises a rigid spine and a plurality of mounts arranged on the rigid spine in a plurality of mount rows. The container assembly comprises a plurality of containers secured to the spine assembly using at least a subset of the plurality of mounts. The outer fairing at least partially encloses the container assembly. Each container of the plurality of containers comprises a plurality of fittings for securing the container to the spine assembly and/or another container of the container assembly. The container assembly is enclosed within a pressurization space for pressurizing the container assembly.

Abstract: A conduit inspection tool system includes a conduit inspection tool that includes a body that includes one or more wheels configured to move the body through and in contact with a conduit; at least two power generating sub-systems coupled to the body, each of the at least two power generating sub-systems configured to generate electrical power to operate the one or more wheels to move the body through and in contact with the conduit; and at least one energy storage device electrically coupled to the at least two power generating sub-systems, the at least one energy storage device configured to store electrical power generated by the at least two power generating sub-systems; and a control system communicably coupled to the at least two power generating sub-systems and the at least one energy storage device.

Abstract: A toddler walker having a body comprising a bottom panel, and a front panel, a rear panel, and a pair of side panels attached to the bottom panel so as to form an open box; at least four wheel assemblies, each comprising a wheel rotatably affixed to the body so that when the wheels rotate the body moves via the wheels along a surface; a handlebar assembly comprising a handlebar, means for adjusting the handlebar to a desired vertical position, and a pair of leg channels pivotally connected to the side panels to enable a toddler to grasp said handlebar assembly when located behind the body and direct movement of the body along the surface; and a display device assembly pivotally connected to the handlebar assembly and comprising means for removably attaching a display device further comprising means for adjusting the height of the display device.

Abstract: A wheelchair push handle assembly incorporating a chair back having right and left loops, and an upper end; right and left upwardly opening tubes respectively received within the right and left loops; right and left eyes opening the right and left tubes, wherein the eyes overlie the chair back's loops; right and left “L” members having hollow bored columns within the right and left tubes; right and left series of apertures opening the right and left columns' hollow bores; right and left series of latch pins received within the right and left series of apertures; and right and left series of springs mounted within the right and left columns' hollow bores, wherein each spring is connected to one of the latch pins, wherein one of the right latch pins engages the right eye, and wherein one of the left latch pins engages the left eye.

Abstract: An axle structure is provided with an axle housing for internally passing an axle shaft having wheels connected to both left and right ends thereof, and a drive motor unit. The axle housing includes a large diameter housing center portion having a recessed portion which is recessed from an opening portion on a front surface side toward a rear surface side, and small diameter hollow shaft portions connected as a left and right pair to both sides of the housing center portion. The drive motor unit is fitted into the recessed portion and is bolted to the axle housing by means of tightening bolts.

Abstract: A child stroller frame includes a first frame portion including a handle frame segment and a front leg segment pivotally connected with each other, a second frame portion pivotally connected with the front leg segment, a pivoting part having one end fixedly connected with a wheel support member and another end pivotally connected with the second frame portion, and a linkage movably coupling the first frame portion to the pivoting part. The linkage has a first end pivotally connected with the front leg segment, a second end pivotally connected with the pivoting part, and an intermediate portion between the first end and the second end that is pivotally connected with the second frame portion, whereby the first frame portion and the wheel support member are movably linked for folding in a concurrent manner toward the second frame portion.

Abstract: A stroller platform includes a seat connected to a back rest portion, the back rest adjustable to fold down over the seat and adjustable to unfold from the seat, the back rest also adjustable to present a horizontal relationship with the seat, a pair of privacy panels connected to opposing edges of the seat, the privacy panels positional to assume a vertical position when the stroller platform is unfolded, and a prone position against the seat when the stroller platform is folded, and a pair of pull straps each anchored to a privacy panel on each side of the stroller platform, the pull straps routed through the slots provided through the seat portion, and back up to connect to respective arm bar base tubes connected to a stroller frame, the base tubes provided to seat an arm bar presenting to the front and above the seat portion of the stroller platform.

Abstract: A transport chair of this disclosure includes a frame having a pair of fixed sides and hinged sides, the frame moveable between stowed and deployed states. The frame includes wheel receiving means and armrest and push handle assemblies receiving means with quick connect-disconnect clamps or pins. A bar, which is connectable to, and detachable from, each hinge extends between the pair of hinged sides. When connected to the hinged sides, the bar locks the frame in the deployed state and prevents the frame from moving to the stowed state. The chair may be quickly assembled and then dissembled for storage without the need for tools. When dissembled, the transport chair fits within an envelope 9 inches deep×14 inches wide×22 inches long.

Abstract: A vehicle fender assembly includes a fender including a body having an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The body defines a body opening. A stiffener is mounted to the body inner surface and is located at the body opening. The stiffener includes stiffener holes sized to receive associated fasteners. A charge port assembly includes a bracket mounted to the stiffener. The bracket includes bracket holes sized to receive the associated fasteners. The bracket holes are over-sized relative to the associated fasteners to allow for positional movement of the charge port assembly on the associated fasteners relative to the body opening. The stiffener includes at least one stiffener locating feature and the bracket includes at least one bracket locating feature adapted to mate with the at least one stiffener feature to ensure proper placement of the bracket on the stiffener relative to the body opening.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment a wheeled platform apparatus and method for use in rolling on a surface are provided. The apparatus includes a platform having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front portion, a center portion, a rear portion, and a first wheel and a second wheel that interface with or are positioned below the bottom surface of the platform to facilitate rolling movement of the platform. The apparatus may further include an attachment device interfacing with the top surface and the footwear, as well as a footrest to support the forefoot of another foot, or footwear.