Abstract: The telescopic device for towing a board for board sports includes a base mounted on the board; and a skid with an in-use position positioned spaced apart from the base, and an out-of-use position positioned close to the base. There is a mechanism for mounting the skid so as to slide relative to the base between the in-use position and the out-of-use position and mechanism for retaining the skid in the in-use position, that includes part of the skid and an additional retaining device that is part of the mechanism for mounting the skid. The mechanism for retaining has an active position for holding the skid in the in-use position. The active position is intended for a movement stress, which is exerted on the skid in the direction of the out-of-use position. There is an inactive retaining position intended for a stress that is greater than a predetermined stress.

Abstract: A body structure of a vehicle includes a floor panel, a battery pack, an electric water heater (electric apparatus), and a bracket which mounts the electric water heater to the floor panel. The electric water heater is mounted to the floor panel so as to set a battery pack side of the electric apparatus higher.

Abstract: An underbody of an electrically driven motor vehicle, with a vehicle supporting structure, which is bounded laterally in a transverse direction of the vehicle by two vehicle sills between which a multiplicity of battery modules is arranged, which battery modules are assigned a battery supporting structure and at least one battery temperature control device, and with supply and removal devices for a temperature control medium. The supply and removal devices for the temperature control medium are arranged in the region of the vehicle sills.

Abstract: The present invention provides an annular beam of monolithic construction of one homogeneous material and a related efficient, low-cost non-pneumatic tire. Specific geometric design, combined with nonlinear elastomer physical properties, enable the suppression of all reinforcing belts, continuous fibers, or other strengthening layers in the annular beam. The annular beam consists of at least two bands that are continuous in the circumferential direction and connected by a web geometry. The non-pneumatic tire consists of the annular beam, a ground contacting portion, a central wheel, and a plurality of web spokes that connect the wheel and beam. When the tire is loaded to a design load against a flat surface over a design contact length, a contact area of essentially uniform pressure is produced, while the load is transmitted from the beam to the hub via tension in the web spokes. The tire can be economically manufactured.

Abstract: A rolling container includes a body having an upper opening, a lid pivotally coupled to the body, a wheel coupled to the body, configured for rolling the body thereon, a maneuvering handle pivotally coupled to the body, and a handle pivot mechanism configured to pivot the maneuvering handle away from the body when the lid is opened.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an electric power storage device, an electric motor, and an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to control charging and discharging of the electric power storage device such that a state of charge becomes a target state of charge, to determine whether or not a degree of deterioration of the electric power storage device due to unevenness in salt concentration is equal to or larger than a predetermined degree, when the degree of deterioration is equal to or larger than the predetermined degree and the state of charge is equal to or less than a predetermined requested state of charge, to set the target state of charge such that the target state of charge increases monotonically, and to set an increase amount or an increase rate of the monotonic increase to be larger as the degree of deterioration is larger.

Abstract: Air ducts for airflow management of the engine compartment, and associated methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an air duct for venting an engine compartment of a tractor includes an inlet that faces the engine compartment, an outlet at an outer surface of a tractor fender, a body of the duct configured generally inside the fender, and one or more shutters that restrict flow of air at the inlet. In some embodiments, the outlet faces a low pressure zone that is downstream of the fender, and a pressure in the low pressure zone depends on a speed of the tractor.

Abstract: A vehicle (52) is provided having at least one battery (35) for supplying at least one drive of the vehicle (52) with electricity, and having at least one gas storage device (33). At least one part of the gas storage device (33) and at least one part of the battery (35) are combined in a structural unit (32) and arranged on an underbody (31) of the vehicle (52). A method for charging a battery (35) in a vehicle (52) is also provided, in which method at least one part of a battery (35) combined in a structural unit (32) with at least one part of a gas storage device (33) is supplied with electricity by a fuel cell comprised by the vehicle (52).

Abstract: A motor dolly comprises a first board member, a first supporting frame, a second supporting frame, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a second plate and a third supporting frame. Each above-mentioned member is formed by stamping a plates into a U-shaped frame to provide better strength.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are designed to be improvements over existing wheelbarrows. Certain embodiments comprise a frame, one or more weight-bearing wheels, and a pan. In certain embodiments, a wheelbarrow comprises a bight or a bumper having wheels. The wheels on the bight or bumper are located to the sides of a weight-bearing wheel. In certain embodiments, wheels located on each side of a bight or bumper portion allow a user to maneuver a wheelbarrow up or down a curb, or navigate stairs without causing damage to surfaces. Certain embodiments of the invention allow more efficient unloading of the contents of a wheelbarrow bed. Certain embodiments are designed to retrofit on existing wheelbarrows.

Abstract: A vehicle control method is provided for controlling a vehicle having a friction clutch configured to switch between engagement and disengagement between a motor/generator and a drive wheel. The vehicle control method includes maintaining a friction clutch disengaged with slack eliminated in a stroke while the vehicle is stopped, reducing a motor rotational speed using a predetermined rotational speed as a target motor rotational speed in response a request to stop a motor/generator upon determining the motor rotational speed of the motor/generator is greater than the predetermined rotational speed, and when the motor rotational speed has reached the predetermined rotational speed, reducing the motor rotational speed toward zero while limiting the torque of the motor/generator.

Abstract: A collapsible shopping cart including a collapsible wheeled chassis and a cargo basket mounted thereto. The chassis has a pair of right and left side front and rear beams pivotably attached to a cargo basket floor panel which, in turn, is surrounded with a pair of longitudinal side wall panels, a front wall panel, and a rear panel hingedly attached on a bottom to the floor panel. Each of the front beams extend rearwardly beyond the rear panel and has a distal handle. The rear beams extend forwardly and attach at one end to a rear axle and at the other end to the floor panel. Each longitudinal side wall panel and the floor panel have extension portions extending beyond the rear panel. A maneuvering wheel is disposed on a distal end of the floor panel extension portion floor panel to roll the shopping cart into a vehicle's cargo area.

Abstract: An integrated adsorbed gaseous fuel storage and delivery system comprising an adsorbent in a tank wherein the adsorbent has (a) an initial Working Storage capacity of at least about 140 v/v % at a storage tank pressure of 900 psig, (b) a residual loss of storage capacity that is no more than 10%, and (c) it releases adsorbed gaseous fuel via a pressure differential between the tank pressure the pressure out of the tank without the application of a vacuum to the tank or heat to the adsorbent. The system also comprises a filter capable of passing through the filter at a rate of at least 50 cubic feet of gaseous fuel per minute at 50 psi, a pressure regulator for adjusting the pressure of the filtered gaseous fuel to an operating pressure for a fuel injection system, and an electronic control module capable of operating the fuel injection system.

Abstract: An electric vehicle includes a driving device including an electric motor and a mechanism transmitting a driving force from the electric motor to a rear wheel axle, which are accommodated in a case, a first oil cooler configured to cool oil in the case, the first oil cooler being disposed behind the rear wheel axle, and a second oil cooler configured to cool the oil in the case, the second oil cooler being disposed behind the rear wheel axle. The driving device is disposed in a rear portion of the vehicle such that the driving device crosses the rear wheel axle. The second oil cooler is disposed at a position misaligned in a vehicle front-rear direction with respect to the first oil cooler.

Abstract: A skateboard has one or two standing surface extensions. The extension or extensions are mounted on the skateboard and dismounted therefrom by means of a tongue-groove principle to equip a skateboard having a pintail with a kicktail at the front and at the rear or optionally only at the front/rear or at the front and the rear.

Abstract: A shovel according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an engine; a motor generator that functions as a motor that uses a drive force of the engine and functions as a motor capable of assisting the engine; a power storage system, a swiveling motor; a DC bus that connects the motor generator, the power storage system, and the swiveling motor; and a controller that controls movements of the motor generator, the power storage system, and the swiveling motor. In a case where the power storage system is stopped, the controller supplies electric power of the motor generator that functions as the power generator to the swiveling motor when the swiveling motor is in a power running operation, and supplies regenerative electric power of the swiveling motor to the motor generator that functions as the motor when the swiveling motor is in a regenerative operation.

Abstract: A utility vehicle provided with an engine in a rear portion of a vehicle body is disclosed. The engine is provided with a cylinder head, and has an exhaust gas outlet port formed to be open in a front surface of the engine. An exhaust pipe extends forward from the exhaust gas outlet port, then curves, and extends rearward. A cover that covers a front portion of the exhaust pipe includes: a front-side portion that covers a front side of the front portion of the exhaust pipe; an upper-side portion that extends rearward from an upper end portion of the front-side portion and covers an upper side of the front portion of the exhaust pipe; and an extension portion that extends rearward from a rear end portion of the upper-side portion and covers an upper side of a front portion of the cylinder head.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lawn mower and more particularly to a system and method of charging a variety of batteries of the lawn mower including connecting the lawn mower to a towing vehicle, either directly or by placing the lawn mower on a trailer, towing the lawn mower, generating electricity upon towing the lawn mower utilizing a generator mechanically coupled to the lawn mower wheels or the wheels of the trailer. The generator converts the mechanical energy into electrical energy. The generator is electrically coupled to first type of battery and a second type of battery that is connected to the lawn mower and/or a first type of battery and a second type of battery that is connected to a charging station on the trailer. The system also includes a charging circuit for each of the first type of battery and the second type of battery.

Abstract: An improved highback adjustment system for a splitboard boot binding. A captive strut is mounted on the spine of the highback, the strut having a forward lean adjustor block such that rotation or sliding of the block lengthens or shortens the strut. The combination provides a broadly adjustable range of forward lean bias in small increments and the block is readily disengaged and stowed on the highback when not needed. Advantageously, the mechanism that can be operated and adjusted without tools, even with gloved hands, a significant benefit in winter conditions, and does not jam with snow. Methods of use of the improved forward lean adjustor and highback are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-functional storage apparatus and system may comprise a storage unit such as a backpack, suitcase, briefcase, or other luggage item that is bodily integrated with a personal transportation device. A scooter embodiment may comprise a steering shaft terminating in a wheel and a first and a second wheeled foot plate configured to support and rollably transport the storage unit and, when optionally deployed, a user. An electrical power source may deliver electrical power to one or more mobile electronic devices transported by a user and may be integrated with the body of the apparatus as well.