Abstract: A dump truck includes: a vehicle body frame extending in a travel direction; cooled objects in a form of an engine and an aftercooler; a first radiator and a second radiator configured to exchange heat between a cooling air and a cooling water after cooling the engine and the aftercooler, in which the first radiator is disposed to an outside of a first of the vehicle body frame in a vehicle width direction and the second radiator is disposed to an outside of a second side of the vehicle body frame in the vehicle width direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle battery clamping device comprising: a fixed beam (72) provided on a frame of a vehicle; a handle rotary shaft (73) provided on the fixed beam (72), a winding wheel train (731) provided on the handle rotary shaft (73); a steel wire rope (732) wound around the winding wheel train; a front rotary shaft (741) rotationally connected to the fixed beam (72); a rear rotary shaft (743) rotationally connected to the frame; a synchronous belt (75), with both ends being respectively wound around the front rotary shaft (741) and the rear rotary shaft (743); and a guide wheel assembly (76) provided on the fixed beam (72), wherein the steel wire rope (732) passes through the guide wheel assembly (76) and has its two ends respectively connected to the synchronous belt (75); and the two batteries are respectively clamped on each side of the vehicle battery clamping device.

Abstract: A cylinder transport and mounting system is provided. This system includes a object mounting yoke, and at least one bracket selected from the group consisting of a conveyance mounting bracket, and user mounting bracket, wherein the cylinder mounting yoke is configured to attach securely to a cylinder and to detachably interface with the conveyance mounting bracket and/or to detachably interface with the user mounting bracket.

Abstract: A mud flap system for a tractor is described. The mud flap system includes brackets that clamp or secure to a frame of the tractor. Lateral extensions engage to the brackets to support covers over a top surface of rear wheels of the tractor.

Abstract: Provided is a heeling apparatus. The heeling apparatus includes a sole including a forefoot portion and a heel portion. The heel portion has an opening formed therein. In one embodiment, the sole includes a removable portion. The heeling apparatus further includes a wheel assembly including wheel rotatably mounted to an axle and a mounting structure, wherein the wheel extends through the opening in the heel portion.

Abstract: A power management device of a power system manages the power generation quantity of the whole power system. A power generation control device controls a power generation device using a power generation command value (Ifccon1req) of the power generation device, said power generation command value having been acquired from the power management device via a first signal system, and a parameter (Ibat) that is directly acquired from a parameter acquisition unit via a second signal system.

Abstract: A hood air extractor includes a support defining a first passageway. A first flap is carried on the support. The first flap is displaceable between a first position closing the first passageway to water passage in a first direction and a second position opening the first passageway to air passage in a second direction. A hood assembly incorporating one or more hood air extractors is also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle dent guard for protecting the sides or doors of a vehicle from dents and scratches. The vehicle dent guard is telescopic and includes an outer tubular member having one or more inner tubular members adjustably positioned therein. The tubular members preferably have a semi-cylindrical shape such that one side is rounded and the other side is flat. The flat side can be affixed to the door of a car in a horizontal orientation by means of fasteners thereon, such as magnets. Once installed, the inner tubular members can be extended from the outer tubular member in order to protect the entire width of the vehicle door. In this way, the vehicle dent guard absorbs the impact of a collision so that an object does not directly strike the vehicle door.

Abstract: A heat management system is provided for a motor vehicle. That heat management system includes a first wheel rim having an air inlet, a thermal load downstream from the air inlet and a second wheel rim having an air outlet downstream from the thermal load. A method of managing heat in a motor vehicle is also disclosed.

Abstract: An impact resistant cover for a vehicle including a set of top pads, a set of left pads and right pads, a front pad, and a rear pad. Each pad includes a waterproof outer layer, an impact resistant middle layer, a soft bottom layer, and hook and loop fasteners. Each left, right, front and read pad includes a strap with a hook. The pads removably attach to each other to form the cover. The strap and hook secure the cover to the vehicle. The impact resistant middle layer absorbs the force delivered by the hail. The soft bottom layer prevents damage to the vehicle by the cover. The cover is modular so that any number of pads may be used to accommodate vehicles of different sizes and shapes. The impact resistant middle layer can be composed of polystyrene foam, fiberboard, air bubble plastic, or an inflatable rubber bladder.

Abstract: An engine compartment assembly and a vehicle include an engine compartment. The engine compartment assembly and the vehicle also include an inlet configured to allow a flow of air into the engine compartment and an outlet configured to allow at least some of the flow of air out of the engine compartment. The engine compartment assembly and the vehicle further include a wall disposed closer to the outlet than the inlet. Generally, the wall extends in a manner to create an air dam which enhances the flow of air through at least part of the engine compartment. In certain embodiments, the wall extends outwardly from the belly pan away from the engine compartment to create a pressure reduction at the outlet which in turn enhances the flow of air through at least part of the engine compartment.

Abstract: Quick release systems and methods are provided which may be used with a skate assembly comprising a boot, a soul plate, and a grind plate. A first component, which may be a soul plate, has a tab and slot engagement mechanism. A second component, which may be a grind plate, defines at least one aperture and is engaged with at least a portion of the first component. At least one push button is accessible via the at least one aperture. When the second component is in an inward position it maintains the tab and slot engagement mechanism in a locked position and when the second component is in an outward position it unlocks the tab and slot engagement mechanism. When the push button is not pressed, it maintains the second component in the inward position and when the push button is pressed it facilitates movement of the second component to the outward position.

Abstract: A coaxial multi-member mechanism for using as the front axle and the rear axle in an electric vehicle is presented to allow the wheels of the vehicle changing the track widths from a wide track to a narrow track or vice versa in vehicle moving condition. The wide track mode is for safer high speed driving and more collision protection from the four wheels. The narrow track is used on the other hand for narrow street and slow speed driving and for easy parking in a narrow space.

Abstract: A recreational off-highway vehicle includes side-by-side passenger and driver seats held within a chassis that is approximately 50 inches wide. The seats sit low in the chassis and are covered by a roll cage. Grab handles are positioned on the sides of the passenger seat. Select large round tubing protects the vehicle, while rectangular tubing frames the portions of the vehicle beneath body panels. The vehicle is powered by an engine rearward of the seats that is connected to a transaxle. The engine and transaxle are isolation mounted together with a portion of the air intake assembly. The vehicle is suited for rough terrain travel.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, at least two front wheels and at least two rear wheels operatively connected thereto, and a motor operatively connected to the wheels. A cockpit area includes a cockpit floor extending between a left end and a right end. A roll cage connected to the frame is disposed at least in part over the cockpit area. A driver seat connected to the frame and disposed in the cockpit area includes a driver seat base. A passenger seat connected to the frame and disposed in the cockpit area includes a passenger seat base. The passenger seat is disposed side-by-side with the driver seat. A storage space is defined at least in part by the cockpit floor and the driver seat base. The storage space is disposed under the driver seat base, and extends continuously laterally between the left end and the right end of the cockpit floor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for turning rotatable rods for folding or unfolding wheels of a carrier, the device comprising: a pair of rotatable rods, each of which comprises one or more helical lines; a cross bar comprising helical line coupling portions coupled to one or more helical lines, and one or more elastic members, which provide restoring forces to the cross bar.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure for a two-track vehicle, includes a first bearing component formed on a housing of a traction battery of the two-track vehicle, said traction battery being arranged in longitudinal direction of the two-track vehicle anterior of an auxiliary frame of a rear axle of the two-track vehicle; a second bearing component engaging in or about the first bearing component, said second bearing component extending at least one lateral longitudinal member of the auxiliary frame frontward in the longitudinal direction; and a vibration damping unit arranged between the first bearing component and the second bearing component, with the first bearing component, the second bearing component and the vibration damping unit together forming a front bearing of the auxiliary frame which connects the auxiliary frame to a body of the two-track vehicle.

Abstract: A collapsible rolling walker that readily collapses for storage and/or transportation and that readily deploys for use.

Abstract: A battery frame including: a battery frame main body made of resin that is disposed at a vehicle body lower side of a floor panel and that supports a battery; and a ductile member made of metal that is integrally provided to the battery frame main body, that is fastened and fixed to a lower face side of the floor panel, and to which the battery is fastened and fixed.

Abstract: Various of the disclosed embodiments concern a safety apparatus that is positioned adjacent to and attached to a carriage device, thereby substantially improving the safety of individuals seated in the carriage device. The safety apparatus can include a structural frame, one or more front contacts, one or more rear contacts, a support bar, one or more handles, and at least one connector. The at least one connector allows the safety apparatus to be detachably connected or fixedly attached to the carriage device. The safety apparatus may also be adjustable or collapsible, which permits its footprint to be reduced when not in use. In some embodiments, the safety apparatus includes a support bar and/or basket that allows a user to hang or place items, such as a purse or diaper bag, without causing the safety apparatus or the carriage device to become unbalanced.