Abstract: The adjustable control arm includes a rod end having a first bushing, and an arm body having a second bushing. The rod end is connected to a sub-frame assembly of a vehicle through the first bushing. The arm body is connected to a knuckle of a wheel assembly of the vehicle through the second bushing. The control arm includes an adjuster for receiving the rod end. The control arm includes a ball configured on a bracket or a slider assembly. The ball remains disposed equidistance from the rod end and the arm body irrespective of the movement of the adjuster. The ball is operationally connected to a height sensor assembly of the vehicle, and the adjuster is adjusted to vary a particular suspension angle (Camber angle), length of the control arm without affecting the distance between the height sensor assembly of the vehicle and the ball on the control arm.

Abstract: A chassis subframe of a two-track vehicle, includes: at least two tubular longitudinal members, which are oriented at least approximately in a vehicle longitudinal direction, wherein the at least two longitudinal members each comprise an upper shell and a lower shell, wherein the upper shell and the lower shell are produced in a sheet-metal deformation process and are joined by way of a joining process to form a respective one of the tubular longitudinal members, at least one transverse member, which is oriented at least approximately in a vehicle transverse direction and which connects the two longitudinal members to one another, at least one attachment lug, wherein at least one wheel-controlling link for connecting a respective wheel of the vehicle to the chassis subframe is attachable to in each case at least one attachment lug on a respective longitudinal member.

Abstract: An input module, able to be retrofitted in a vehicle, for controlling a vehicle, having a haptic input element, at least one sensor, at least one electronic circuit that is able to determine a sensor signal, at least one force feedback element, and a housing having at least one electrical interface. The sensor, the electronic circuit and the force feedback element are accommodated completely in the housing and the input element is accommodated partially in the housing. The force feedback is calculated in the electronic circuit and is able to be adjusted dynamically and adapted to a specific the driver. The invention also relates to a modular control system having the input module cited above, a data bus and at least one central distributor module.

Abstract: A suspension assembly for a commercial vehicle includes a first linkage, an air spring, a carriage, and a second linkage. The first linkage is pivotally coupled at a first end with a structural member of a frame. The structural member extends downwards from the frame. The air spring is coupled with the frame and a second end of the first linkage. The air spring drives the first linkage to pivot about the first end relative to the structural member. The carriage is pivotally coupled with the first linkage at a position between the first end and the second end of the first linkage. The second linkage is pivotally coupled at a first end with the structural member, and pivotally coupled with the carriage at a second end. The structural member, the first linkage, the second linkage, and the carriage define a four-bar linkage.

Abstract: A truck comprising a chassis, further comprising a front bumper, a cabin comprising a front lid, and a lock. The front lid is operable between an open position and a closed position, and the lock is operable between an unlocking configuration of the front lid and a locking configuration in which the front lid is locked in the closed position. The cabin is pivotally mounted on the chassis and is tiltable between a horizontal position and an inclined position. The truck comprises a latching mechanism, operable between an unlocking configuration of the cabin and a locking configuration in which the cabin is locked in the horizontal position, and an opening mechanism, mechanically connecting the latching mechanism to the lock and automatically operating the lock from its locking configuration to its unlocking configuration when the latching mechanism is operated from its locking configuration to its unlocking configuration.

Abstract: A steering wheel suspension structure of an omnidirectional mobile robot includes a steering wheel connecting ring, a plurality of leaf spring connecting beams and a chassis mounting section. The steering wheel suspension structure is an integrated plate structure. The steering wheel connecting ring is connected with a steering wheel, and the chassis mounting section is connected with a robot chassis. The leaf spring connecting beam is connected with the steering wheel connecting ring and the chassis mounting section, and the leaf spring connecting beam is used as the main component of suspension deformation. The suspension structure is simple, easy to install, light in weight, less in space, and highly integrated with the steering wheel assembly. When the suspension is deformed by the force, it weakens the radial force and only has the displacement and force in the vertical direction, thus ensuring the handling performance of the chassis.

Abstract: According to the embodiments of the present invention, the range of control for the frictional force on a steering shaft is increased, the frictional force can be sustained at a set level to enhance the steering feel, the number of parts is reduced to improve ease of assembly and reduce cost of production, and deformation of the steering shaft can be minimized.

Abstract: A link for a wheel suspension of a motor vehicle, and a corresponding wheel suspension for a wheel of a front axle of a motor vehicle. The link includes a link base with a bearing point on the vehicle body side. The bearing point on the vehicle body side is designed in the form of a bearing eye. The bearing eye is designed as a frangible member which breaks when a specified misuse load is exceeded.

Abstract: A planar joint for pivotally supporting an arm to a support structure includes an outer sleeve with a shaft extending through the outer sleeve and including an integrated washer extending radially outward from a central portion thereof. A pair of thrust bearings disposed against the integrated washer on respective opposite sides. A pair of bearing sleeves are adjacent to a respective one of the pair of thrust bearings. A pair of threaded washers are threadedly engaged within respective opposite ends of the outer sleeve. A pair of seals are received in a cavity in a respective one of the pair of threaded washers. A pair of retaining rings are received in an opening end of the cavity of a respective one of the pair of threaded washers for securing the seals within the respective threaded washers.

Abstract: A vehicle substructure for a motor vehicle driven at least semi-electrically including at least one chassis auxiliary frame for a rear axle chassis and a battery system arranged in a forward travel direction in front of the chassis auxiliary frame with a battery support structure for receiving at least one battery device. The battery support structure is connected to the body. A mounting carrier serves to transfer a load from the chassis auxiliary frame into the battery support structure in a crash event. The mounting carrier is suitable and configured so as to fixedly connect the chassis auxiliary frame and the battery system to one another prior to being installed in the vehicle, thereby providing a pre-mounting assembly. The mounting carrier can be downwardly disengaged from the chassis auxiliary frame and the battery system after the marriage has been established.

Abstract: A fire apparatus includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a pump system coupled to the chassis and positioned at least partially behind the cab, and a driveline. The driveline includes a prime mover positioned beneath the cab and coupled to the chassis, a transmission, a sandwiched power take-off unit, and a brake system. The sandwiched power take-off unit is positioned between (a) the prime mover and (b) the transmission and the pump system. The brake system is positioned between the sandwiched power take-off unit and the pump system.

Abstract: The axle beam type suspension includes: the pair of trailing arms extending in the front-rear direction with the respective front end sections supported on the vehicle body and the respective rear end sections coupled to the wheels; the axle beam extending in the vehicle width direction and coupling the pair of trailing arms to each other; the pair of Watt's linkage mechanisms extending in the vehicle width direction, coupling the pair of trailing arms to each other at a position rearward of the axle beam, and fixed at a middle part to the vehicle body; and the inner shafts as connection members connecting the vehicle-width-direction outer end portions of one of the pair of Watt's linkage mechanisms and the other Watt's linkage mechanism. The inner shafts are characterized in that they are fixed to the trailing arms via the elastic members surrounding the inner shafts.

Abstract: A suspension structure for vehicle (a suspension arm for vehicle) is formed of a first plate and a second plate, and includes a mounting part for mounting a component (a collar or a bush). The first plate is partially open toward a first flat plate part so that a first mounting surface can be formed by stamping in a state of a single unit where a first flat plate part is bent. The second plate is also partially open toward a second flat plate part. The mounting part is configured by facing the first flat plate part of the first plate and the second flat plate part of the second plate each other at a distance, and disposing the first mounting surface and a second mounting surface at a distance.

Abstract: A vehicle for placing irrigation pipe, and a method for placing irrigation pipe, is described. The vehicle has a tricycle configuration, with in-line a front steerable drive wheel, a rear drive wheel and a pipe clamp, and an adjustable side idler wheel that provides stability. As the vehicle moves though a field, pulling ever increasing length of pipe, the force provided by the drive wheels increases in proportion.

Abstract: A wheel suspension system for a vehicle having a chassis, comprising an opposing pair of wheel uprights having a plurality of pickup points located thereon, an opposing pair of main axis arms, an opposing pair of integrated axis arms, an internal cambering system comprising opposing pairs of camber links and radius rods, and an internal springing system comprising a single spring shock and an opposing pair of spring levers having tension links attached thereon. An internal roll-controlling weight transfer system comprising an opposing pair of weight transfer links having attached springing shocks may also be included.

Abstract: A method of operating a construction machine that includes a base, support arms each pivotally coupled to the base, and a plurality of wheel assemblies each coupled to the one of the support arms, the method including, in a transport mode of the construction machine, turning a wheel of each of the wheel assemblies, independently from a wheel of another of the wheel assemblies, to a toe out orientation. The method also includes driving each support arm to a deployed condition of the support arm in an operational mode of the construction machine. Driving each support arm to the deployed condition causes the distal ends of each of the support arms to move away from one another and outwardly from the base. The method also includes locking each support arm in the deployed condition and controlling steering of each wheel in the operational mode of the construction machine.

Abstract: Electromechanical apparatuses for controlling vehicle suspension settings. Described herein are electromechanical apparatuses for controlling wheel alignment (e.g., camber, castor and/or toe). In particular, described herein are camber adjusting apparatuses for electromechanically adjusting camber or camber and toe that may be retrofitted onto existing vehicle suspensions.

Abstract: A single axle suspension system that includes right and left dampers, first and second hydraulic circuits, a first pressurizing mechanism that is connected in fluid communication with the first hydraulic circuit, and a second pressurizing mechanism that is connected in fluid communication with the second hydraulic circuit. The first and second pressurizing mechanisms are configured to provide active roll control by adding and removing hydraulic fluid to and from the first and second hydraulic circuits to increase and decrease pressure inside the first and second hydraulic circuits independent of damper movements. This in turn causes a simultaneous increase in the fluid pressure inside either the first working chamber of the right and the second working chamber of the left damper or the first working chamber of the left damper and the second working chambers of the right damper to provide roll stiffness that counters vehicle roll during cornering.

Abstract: A vehicle shown herein is a side by side utility vehicle having a plurality of accessories including a cover assembly for covering an opening in a cargo area of the vehicle and a coupler for coupling various components of the vehicle.

Abstract: A work vehicle, comprises: an operation section occupiable by an operator; a cabin accommodating the operation section; left and right suspension mechanisms via which a body of the work vehicle supports a left portion and a right portion of the cabin; and left and right lateral rods configured to allow the cabin to move upward and downward relative to the body and restrain the cabin from moving leftward and rightward relative to the body.