Abstract: A cart, such as a kitchen cart, has a bottom shelf supported by leg members. The leg members further support a central shelf or basket at a user-desired position along the legs, and a top support. The top support can retain a top work surface thereto. On at least one side of the cart, arms can pivot outward, adjacent the top work surface, to support one or more work surface extension members. Typically, there may be one work surface extension member on each side of the cart, providing the user with additional workspace and providing the option of removal without interfering with the functionality of the cart.

Abstract: A dolly includes an actuated platform and obstruction sensor as well as a camera and a depth sensor. The eye height of a user is determined according to outputs of the camera and depth sensor. The platform is then moved to an elbow height determined based on the eye height and the depth sensor is moved to a position above the platform. In response to detecting obstruction of the obstruction sensor, the platform is lowered. Upon completion of loading, the platform is lowered to a lowest position. A stand may be retracted upon lowering of the platform to its lowest position.

Abstract: A child stroller apparatus includes a standing frame, a push handle frame having a side segment that is pivotally connected with the standing frame via a pivot connection, an adapter having a coupling portion configured to receive the installation of a detachable part, the adapter being fixedly connected with a handle, the handle having a cavity through which is slidably disposed the side segment so that the handle and the adapter are slidable in unison along the side segment for adjustment, and a locking mechanism for locking the adapter in position on the side segment.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an assembly that cools a traction battery of a vehicle, in particular a hybrid electric vehicle. The assembly can include at least one fuel tank and at least one traction battery that is arranged outside the fuel tank and is thermally connected to the fuel tank. The assembly can further include at least one cooling rib that is arranged inside the fuel tank. The cooling rib can be thermally connected to a connection portion of the fuel tank, which is thermally connected to the traction battery and is constructed in such a manner that it extends almost completely or completely as far as a base wall portion of the fuel tank. The fuel tank can be arranged to be lower than the connection portion.

Abstract: An outrigger device that is mounted on a vehicle and can switch between a usage state and a storage state includes: a lateral outrigger that extends in a vehicle width direction of the vehicle; a vertical outrigger that is extendable and is rotatably coupled to a leading end portion of the lateral outrigger; a first coupling member that constantly couples a first part of the vertical outrigger to the lateral outrigger and serves as a rotational center of the vertical outrigger; a second coupling member that can switch between a first state where a second part of the vertical outrigger is coupled to the lateral outrigger and a second state where the second part is uncoupled from the lateral outrigger; a conversion mechanism that converts a retraction of the vertical outrigger into an upward rotation of the vertical outrigger; and a safety device that prohibits an operation of the conversion mechanism in the first state and permits the operation of the conversion mechanism in the second state.

Abstract: A transaxle system for a golf car, wherein the system comprises a transaxle and a matting interface. The transaxle comprises a plurality of mounting flanges fixedly mountable to at least one axle tube of the golf car, wherein the at least one axle tube houses at least one wheel axle, and the transaxle is operably couplable to the at least one wheel axle. The transaxle additionally comprising a transaxle mounting collar that is fixedly mounted to or integrally formed with a housing of the transaxle. The mating interface is mountable to the transaxle mounting collar, and is structured and operable to have an integrated internal combustion engine-transmission unit of the golf car mounted thereto.

Abstract: A convertible stroller assembly includes a stroller that has a seat and a backrest that is pivotally coupled to the seat. The backrest is positionable in an upright position for having an infant seated thereon. Moreover, the backrest is positionable in a reclined position having each of the seat and the backrest forming a diaper changing table. Thus, the infant can be laid on the infant table for changing a diaper. A pair of legs is each pivotally coupled to the backrest. Each of the legs is positionable in a deployed position for supporting the backrest when the backrest is positioned in the reclined position. A pair of privacy panels is each slidably coupled to the seat and each of the privacy panels is positionable in a deployed position to conceal the infant while the diaper is being changed.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing device for vehicles includes a supporting bar, and a gas generator and an airbag arranged on the supporting bar. The airbag includes an inflatable body with a first laminated foil wrapped longitudinally around the inflatable body and a second laminated foil wrapped transversely around the inflatable body. The first and second laminated foils are initially wrapped around the inflatable body in a temporary inflated state of the inflatable body so as to have a length in the respective longitudinal and transverse directions corresponding to the inflatable body in an activated state of the shock-absorbing device.

Abstract: The hoverboard buddy system utilizes a number of components that can be attached together with a hoverboard in a number of different configurations in order to expand the riding options of the user. In one embodiment, components include: a hoverboard, a saddle possibly with additional wheels and a stability bar, a plurality of straight handles, a plurality of curved handles, a plurality of accessory wheels, a split seat that independently actuates either foot pedal on a hoverboard, a fixed bench seat, pusher extension, and other components.

Abstract: The fixing member includes a lower contact member 32 and an upper contact member (contact members) that come in contact with a battery to support the battery between a driver seat and a passenger seat (vehicle seats), and the lower contact member and the upper contact member are deformed when a load of a predetermined value or more is input from a vehicle width direction, to allow movement of the battery in the vehicle width direction.

Abstract: A toy exhaust device (10) for attachment to a rear stay (11) of the frame of a bicycle, the device (10) comprises an elongate body unit (13) having formations (14, 15) thereon shaped so that the body unit (13) is locatable against the surface (16) of the rear stay 11, which surface (16) faces out from the frame, an exhaust pipe (17) extending from the body unit (13) to the rear of the frame and away therefrom, when the body unit (13) is attached thereto. The device (10) is symmetrically disposed about a plane of division (18) of the device (10), in which plane of division the longitudinal axis of the body unit (13) lies, and such that, in use, when an exhaust device (10) is attached to each side of the frame one device (10) will be a mirror image of the other device (10).

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for an alternative fuel system, comprising a plurality of fuel tank assemblies interconnected with fuel lines; the plurality of fuel tank assemblies comprising a CNG fuel tank and a fuel tank shield; wherein a first and second fuel tank assembly is disposed immediately in front of a rear wheel assembly, and a third fuel tank assembly is disposed immediately behind the rear wheel assembly.

Abstract: A method for operating a hybrid electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle are provided. The vehicle includes an internal combustion engine and an electric engine, which are operated by an electric controller, and a telecommunication system is communicatively coupled to the electric controller. The method includes determining if a telecommunication session is initiated or ongoing by the telecommunication system based on communication data provided by the telecommunication system to the electric controller. A current driving condition of the vehicle is determined based on driving data obtained by the electric controller to determine if an electric driving mode of the hybrid electric vehicle is feasible for the current driving condition. The hybrid electric vehicle is operated in the electric driving mode during the telecommunication session while the electric driving mode is feasible.

Abstract: A foldable handcart comprises a handcart frame comprising a bottom frame, a front frame, a rear frame and side frames. The bottom frame comprises two longitudinal beams and a supporting beam arranged in-between. Each longitudinal beam has two ends separately pivoted to the front and rear frames and comprises a front longitudinal beam part and a rear longitudinal beam part, which are pivoted to two ends of a longitudinal beam limiting part and can be folded downwards or be limited upwards to form the linear longitudinal beam. Each side frame comprises two first oblique beams having first ends pivoted together and second ends separately pivoted to the front and rear frames. In the unfolded state, each front longitudinal beam part and the corresponding rear longitudinal beam part form one linear longitudinal beam and form a triangular supporting structure together with the two first oblique beams of the corresponding side frame.

Abstract: A multipurpose cart is provided herein. The multipurpose cart includes a substantially flat main support frame, a wheel support frame, at least one wheel, and a tarp selectively connectable to the main support frame. The wheel support frame extends from an end of the main support frame and is inclined upwardly relative to a topside of the main support frame. The wheel support frame includes an axle that is spaced apart from an underside of the main support frame by an offset distance. The at least one wheel is rotatably connected to the axle and has a radius substantially equal to the offset distance. The tarp is configurable in an open position to rest on a majority of the cart. The tarp includes reinforcement straps connected to a lower surface of the tarp and further includes at least one retainer for selectively connected the tarp to the cart.

Abstract: A cooling device of a vehicle includes a cooler body of a heat exchanging type and an air intake duct which are disposed in a rear portion of the vehicle. The air intake duct extends backwardly from the cooler body in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and is disposed such that the air intake duct is displaceable relative to the cooler body forwardly of the vehicle upon application of an impact load to the air intake duct. The cooler body is attached to a body of the vehicle, while the air intake duct is attached to the cooler body, such that a strength of attachment of the air intake duct to the cooler body is lower than a strength of attachment of the cooler body to the body of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a heat exchanging type cooling device comprising an undercover disposed below the cooler body and having an air outlet through which the ambient air discharged through the lower surface of the cooler body is exhausted downwardly into outside atmosphere, the air outlet being formed through the undercover so as to extend in a vertical direction. The undercover is provided with a plurality of fins disposed within the air outlet such that the fins are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, each of the fins extending in a width direction of the vehicle and being inclined such that a lower end of the fin is located backward of its upper end in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A drive arrangement for a motor vehicle, such as a bus, using a rear driven axle and having a propulsion unit positioned so that it is not aligned with the direction of travel of the vehicle. The propulsion unit is oriented at an acute angle to the base reference axis of the vehicle. The axle is provided with a driven input shaft that is oriented at an angle not parallel to the direction of travel of the vehicle. The propulsion unit comprises a motor, a transmission, and a bevel gear box coupled to the transmission, with an output shaft that is oriented at an angle not parallel to the axis of the propulsion system. The propulsion unit output shaft and the driven axle input shaft are not aligned coaxially, and are connected via a propeller shaft, wherein the ends of the propeller shaft use constant velocity joints to accomplish a change in the angle of the transmitted power and torque.

Abstract: A plug-in hybrid vehicle includes an engine mechanically coupled to at least one wheel and having a turbocharger. A first electric machine is coupled to at least one wheel. A second electric machine is coupled to the turbocharger. An electric store or battery is coupled to the first and second electric machines. A controller is coupled to the second electric machine and a plug configured to connect to an external electric grid. The second electric machine is configured to drive the turbocharger during charging of the battery from the external electric grid via the plug.

Abstract: A wheelbarrow (10) including a receptacle (12) comprising a tub for carrying a load of material; a wheel assembly facilitating movement of the wheelbarrow; a handle for controlling operation of the wheelbarrow; and a plurality of removable compartments (18, 19) located within the receptacle (12), each for containing a portion of the load of material. The receptacle (12) and each removable compartment (18, 19) are configured to interact with each other so as to, in use, hinder movement of each comportment (18, 19) relative to the receptacle (12).