Abstract: A trailer assembly is provided for a wagon. The trailer assembly has a trailer frame comprising a first frame pivotally connected to the wagon, a second frame pivotally connected to the wagon, and a first link pivotally connecting the first frame to the second frame. The trailer frame is positionable between a first or use position and a second or folded position, A wheel is rotatedly connected to the trailer frame to support the trailer frame in the use position.

Abstract: A stall and tack cart for transporting livestock is provided. The livestock stall and tack cart generally incorporates telescoping members and stall carriers protruding vertically therefrom. The telescoping members allow for a length of the livestock stall and tack cart to be adjusted such that the stall carriers may hold one or more livestock stalls securely while the stall and tack cart is in motion. The devices and methods provided have the advantages of being as durable and capable of carrying heavy loads as currently existing livestock transportation solutions, but allow equipment for one or more livestock animals to be quickly and easily transported, for example, from a waiting or confinement area to an exhibition space, including through crowded, obstructed, or tight passages.

Abstract: A tilting vehicle having a steering system actively steering a front axle and a rear axle having two wheels that can be deflected individually in a vertical manner with respect to a vehicle body and that are independent of the steering system. The wheels of the rear axle can be steered by passive steering device configured to generate a steering force because of a vertical deflection of the wheels as the vehicle body tilts to one side. The steering force causing wheels to steer towards the opposite side.

Abstract: An energy storage system may include an internal battery. Further, the energy storage system may include a motor electrically coupled to the internal battery. Further, the energy storage system may include an alternator rotatably coupled with the motor. Further, the energy storage system may include a primary battery electrically coupled to the alternator. Further, the energy storage system may include a voltage sensor configured for sensing a voltage level of the primary battery. Further, the energy storage system may include a switching device electrically coupled to each of the internal battery and the motor; and, may be configured for controlling electrical connectivity between the internal battery and the motor based on the voltage level of the primary battery. Further, the energy storage system may include an electrical interconnect electrically coupled to one or more of the internal battery, the alternator and the primary battery.

Abstract: There is provided a system for mounting accessories on skateboards including a mounting baseplate having at least two mounting holes, a receiving port formed by a first support and a second support, wherein the second support includes a retention element, the supports extending from the second side of the mounting baseplate, the receiving port angled at a mounting angle, a securing element extending through the first support and the second support and engaging the retention element, and an accessory housing including an accessory body housing an accessory, and a mounting element extending from the accessory body, the accessory housing connected to the mounting baseplate by the mounting element engaged with the receiving port and secured in place by the securing element, and wherein the receiving port is oriented at the mounting angle to allow engagement of the accessory housing without interference from a truck mounting hardware.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided, which includes an engine bay having an upper wall, side walls, a front wall, and a rear wall, an engine disposed inside the engine bay, and a dedicated heat retention member provided inside the engine bay, the dedicated heat retention member comprising an upper lid part covering the engine from above to be openable and closable, and side-wall parts covering a side of the engine. A portion of the side-wall parts is comprised of an engine mount bracket configured to support mounts of the engine, instead of the dedicated heat retention member.

Abstract: A motor integration assembly includes a supporting structure for connecting a transmission of a vehicle to a drivetrain of the vehicle, wherein the support structure includes a housing to receive a portion of the drivetrain of the vehicle. The motor integration assembly also includes a torque transfer unit for transferring torque from an electric machine to the portion of the drivetrain of the vehicle.

Abstract: A drive assembly for a motor vehicle drive shaft including an engine, a gearbox, and a shaft (50) divided into two half-shafts coupled to a differential. A hydraulic machine (10) is linked to the gear box or to the differential in order to be driven by said link. The hydraulic machine (10) forms a bearing (100) for one of the half-shafts (54).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a car running board and car, comprising a first running board body, a second running board body and at least one car installation support; the first running board body is telescopically connected with the second running board body; the car installation support is rigidly connected with the first running board body and/or the second running board body on one end and with the car on the other end. Through the above method, the car running board structure of the present invention can change flexibly and contract to reduce volume during the transport, thus saving both the transport cost and storage space.

Abstract: A wheel hub bearing unit includes an outer ring disposed on an axially outer side of the hub bearing unit and coupled to a wheel, a stationary shaft passing through a center bore of the outer ring, and a plurality of rolling elements arranged in an annular space between the outer ring and the stationary shaft. Motor and speed reduction units are offset from an axis of the wheel hub bearing unit in a direction perpendicular thereto, with the motor unit disposed adjacent to an axially inner end portion of the stationary shaft. The speed reduction unit includes an output gear coupled to the outer ring and a rolling bearing provided between the output gear and the stationary shaft to support the output gear. A carrier disposed on an axially inner side relative to the hub bearing unit is secured to the axially inner end portion of the stationary shaft.

Abstract: An auxiliary exhaust system for an internal combustion generator of a recreational vehicle has an elbow section with a proximal end adapted to be removably attached to an exhaust pipe of a generator and a remote end affixed to a first stack section; a second stack section adapted to be removably attached to a remote end of the first stack section, and a terminal stack section adapted to be removably affixed to a remote end of the second stack section, the stack sections together forming a fluid conduit for exhaust gases; the inlet end of the first stack section having restricted diameter portion to create a venturi effect on gases flowing through the first stack section; wherein the remote end of the elbow section is of smaller diameter than the inlet end of the first stack section and is held in concentric, spaced-apart relation to the inlet end of the first stack section to enable ambient air to be drawn into the inlet end of the first stack section as gases are passed through the auxiliary exhaust system.

Abstract: An object is to provide an industrial vehicle whereby it is possible to arrange an exhaust purifying apparatus in an efficient layout, and to achieve a high purifying performance. An industrial vehicle includes: a cargo loading device disposed on a front part of a vehicle; a counter weight disposed on a rear part of the vehicle; an engine housed in an engine room formed in front of the counter weight inside the vehicle; and an exhaust purifying device disposed inside the engine room and configured to purify exhaust gas of the engine.

Abstract: In one embodiment, there is provided a device for a vehicle, having: a first interface configured to couple to at least one replaceable fluid container for a vehicle comprising a battery, the first interface comprising at least one fluid port configured to couple to at least one fluid port of the replaceable fluid container; a second interface configured to couple to an engine of the vehicle, the second interface comprising at least one fluid port configured to couple to at least one fluid port of a fluid circulation system of the vehicle; a fluid path coupled to at least one fluid port of the first interface and at least one fluid port of the second interface; and at least one electrical pump configured to be powered and/or driven by the battery of the vehicle and to cause fluid flow.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus are provided for optimizing control of the rotational speed of a fan in a vehicle so as to reduce the aerodynamic drag of a vehicle in a given operating parameter, and accordingly, to improve fuel efficiency of operation of the vehicle. Certain exemplary embodiments include determining an optimized speed of rotation of a cooling fan of the vehicle for reducing overall fuel demand in given operating conditions, and controlling rotation speed of the fan at the optimized speed in order to minimize fueling demand of a prime mover of the vehicle.

Abstract: An improved mobility assistance apparatus designed for the elderly is disclosed herein. The apparatus alleviates wrist and back strain and increases stability by distributing the users weight across his or her forearms onto a pair of armrests. The user stands centered inside of the improved mobility assistance apparatus which provides better stability in all directions, helping to keep users from falling over backwards or to the side as is common with existing walkers. The wheels of the improved mobility assistance apparatus conform to obstacles in the ground, creating a smoother walking experience.

Abstract: A thrust ring comprises a body including a cylindrical outer surface, a cylindrical inner surface, defining a central axis, an axial direction, a circumferential direction, a first axial end, a second axial end, and at least one recess on the first axial end, and at least one protrusion extending from the cylindrical inner surface toward the central axis.

Abstract: A fender liner structure is disposed in a wheel house of a front wheel of a vehicle. The vehicle includes a sub radiator disposed on a vehicle front side of a fender liner. The fender liner structure includes a liner body portion curving in an arch shape to cover the front wheel from above and a lower wall portion extending to the front of the vehicle from a lower end of the liner body portion on the vehicle front side. The liner body portion includes a first vent hole penetrating a vehicle front side part of the liner body portion. The lower wall portion includes a second vent hole penetrating a vehicle rear side end portion of the lower wall portion in an upper-lower direction. The lower wall portion includes a negative pressure generation part configured to generate a negative pressure under the second vent hole.

Abstract: A motor-generator system for hybrid electric internal combustion engine applications includes a selectively-engageable motor-generator located co-axially with a front end of the engine crankshaft. The motor-generator system includes at least a first rotor rotationally coupled with the crankshaft and an axially-displaceable stator which is held against rotation relative to the engine. Preferably, a motor-generator controller controls an actuator to axially displace the stator between engaged and disengages states. When in the engaged state, the stator electromagnetically interacts with the rotor to generate electric energy from crankshaft-supplied torque or to produce torque to deliver to the crankshaft and/or an engine accessory drive. The motor-generator system may have multiple axially-displaceable stators and rotors to increase the output of the motor-generator system.

Abstract: Provided is a ball skate sole structure which can be customized for each individual or each sport. This ball skate sole structure includes: a base plate having a plurality of first holes and a plurality of second holes; at least one ball roller member, the at least one ball roller member being disposed in the first hole selected from among the plurality of first holes; and at least one brake member, the at least one brake member being disposed in the second hole selected from among the plurality of second holes.

Abstract: An air inflow control system for an active grille shutter is disclosed. The air inflow control system includes a frame including at least one housing, a flap including a flap rotary shaft, and a mechanical part adapted to maintain the rotary shaft in the housing when the mechanical part is secured to the frame. The flap rotary shaft may be installed in the housing, the flap may be capable of being placed, by rotation about the rotary shaft, in at least one open position and one closed position. The mechanical part may include an abutment, where the flap may be positioned against the abutment when the flap is placed in the open position.