Abstract: A charging vehicle for a stack storage assembly includes a chassis; a first impeller assembly structured and arranged to move the chassis in a first direction; a second impeller assembly structured and arranged to move the chassis in a second direction transverse to the first direction; and a hoisting device comprising a hoisting drive acting perpendicularly to the first direction and to the second direction. The hoisting device has a hoisting platform movable, with the hoisting drive, upwardly in the direction of gravity from an initial position into a lifted position. The hoisting drive acts downwardly on the second impeller assembly in the direction of gravity and downwardly moves the second impeller assembly beyond the first impeller assembly.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate to a steer-by-wire type steering apparatus, which prevents a steering shaft from mechanically rotating by means of a gear structure when a driver turns the steering wheel at the maximum rotation angle or greater, so as to enable efficient limiting of the steering wheel operation of the driver to be within a maximum rotation angle without increasing the size, the weight and the like of a motor for transmitting torque to the steering shaft and the like, and to be advantageous with respect to production costs, packaging and the like.

Abstract: A suspension assembly for a cycle includes a plurality of links pivotably connected to one another by a plurality of pivots. A rotation sensor measures an angular relationship between two links and a setpoint of the suspension assembly is adjusted based on the angular measurements.

Abstract: A wheelchair configured to impart motion on one or more lower extremities of a user to inhibit inelasticity in joints of one or more lower extremities as a result of extended immobility, and to promote a more natural alignment of one or more upper extremities of the user during manipulation of the wheelchair. The wheelchair includes a seat and a backrest, at least two ground-engaging wheels, a hand mechanism assembly including a hand grip on each side of the wheelchair, and a foot mechanism assembly including a footrest on each of the wheelchair. When a force is applied to one of the hand grips, the wheels rotate for locomotion, and the foot mechanism assembly is actuated, causing the foot rest on the opposite side from the hand grip to move in an arced path, and vice versa, thereby imparting contralateral locomotion.

Abstract: A saddle-ride vehicle includes a chain slider. The chain slider is integrally provided with an upper slider portion, a lower slider portion, and a vertical connection portion, while the chain slider has an open loop shape in which a front end portion of the upper slider portion and a front end portion of the lower slider portion are formed to be separable from each other. A swingarm has an engagement projection that is provided in a front portion of the swingarm and that protrudes outward from a surface of the swingarm. The front end portion and the front end portion engage, while overlapping with each other, with the engagement projection.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, an axle pivotally coupled to the chassis such that the axle can tilt from side to side relative to the chassis, a tilt-angle sensor configured to detect a tilt angle of the axle relative to the chassis, and steerable hubs carried by the axle. Each hub is configured to rotate about steering axes relative to the axle, and a steering-angle sensor is configured to detect a steering angle of at least one hub relative to the axle. A control system limits a maximum steering angle of the hubs based at least in part on a size of tires or tracks carried by the steerable hubs and the detected tilt angle of the axle. A method includes detecting a tilt angle of the axle relative to the chassis and limiting the maximum steering angle of the hubs.

Abstract: A bicycle part includes a housing and a lid. The housing includes an inner peripheral portion, an outer peripheral portion, an end wall portion and a connecting portion. The outer peripheral portion is spaced radially outward from the inner peripheral portion with respect to a center axis of the enclosed area. The end wall portion interconnects the inner peripheral portion and the outer peripheral portion to at least partly define an internal space. The connecting portion interconnects the inner peripheral portion and the outer peripheral portion. The lid overlies the internal space. The lid is welded to the inner peripheral portion along an inner weld path and the outer peripheral portion along an outer weld path. The lid is further welded to at least part of the connecting portion of the housing a connecting weld path connecting the inner weld path and the outer weld path.

Abstract: A lunette ring lock includes a lunette ring enclosure having a top plate coupled to a bottom plate by a pair of opposing side walls along a width and a front plate having a pair of long edges along its length and a pair of side edges, a pair of matching notches including a top notch in the top plate and a bottom notch the bottom plate centered along a back edge for surrounding a mounting plate to the lunette ring, a locking pin 202 for passing through a through hole in the top plate and a through hole in the bottom plate after passing through the lunette ring enclosure, and a rectangular blocking tube coupled to the top plate adjacent to the top notch extending upward from the top plate. The lock connecting top element engages a puck lock to retain the locking pin to the lunette ring lock between the through hole in the top plate and the through hole in the bottom plate.

Abstract: A tie down apparatus that may be utilized for securing an item, such as a safety chain, wherein the tie down apparatus may be used with a hitch mounting system. In one embodiment, the tie down apparatus may include a receiving member, a tie down member, and a locking member. The receiving member may include an opening located there through. The tie down member may include at least one aperture, wherein the locking member may extend therethrough. The locking member may selectively engage the receiving member. The locking member may include a head that engages with a safety chain member positioned on the tie down apparatus to prevent disengagement between the locking member and the receiving member.

Abstract: A louver member, configured to be installed on a side cowl so as to cover an air discharge port of a straddle-type vehicle, is provided. The louver member includes a frame body including a first frame along a first side edge of the air discharge port and a second frame along a second side edge of the air discharge port opposite to the first side edge, a first arm portion crossing the air discharge port from the first frame to the second frame, and a second arm portion branching from the first arm portion and extending to the second frame.

Abstract: A track assembly for a vehicle includes: a frame; a plurality of track-contacting wheels; an endless track disposed around the track-contacting wheels; a rotation limiting device for limiting rotation of the track assembly relative to a vehicle frame; a connection bracket for connecting the rotation limiting device to the frame; and a bushing assembly slidably connecting a device connecting end of the connection bracket to an elongate support of the rotation limiting device. The bushing assembly includes an inner bushing slidably mounted to the elongate support, an outer bushing affixed to the device connecting end, and a resilient element connected between the bushings. The resilient element is resiliently deformable such that: the inner bushing is rotatable relative to the outer bushing such that an inner bushing axis can be angled relative to an outer bushing axis; and the inner bushing is axially movable relative to the outer bushing.

Abstract: A trolley that couples to a tow saddle is provided. The trolley includes an upper plate and a lower plate. The upper and lower plate are secured against a rear portion of a tow saddle. One or more support bars are coupled to the upper plate. The bars provide structural support for the upper plate and deflect a chain that transits apertures in the upper plate.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes: a body; left and right front wheels provided for the body; and left and right rear crawler units provided for the body. The rear crawler units each include: a drive wheel provided for a rear axle of the work vehicle; a front idler wheel forward of the drive wheel; a rear idler wheel backward of the drive wheel; a plurality of roller wheels between the front idler wheel and the rear idler wheel; a crawler belt wound around the drive wheel, the front idler wheel, the rear idler wheel, and the plurality of roller wheels; a track frame swingable about a swing shaft that extends in a left-right direction of the body and holding the front idler wheel, the rear idler wheel, and the plurality of roller wheels; and a position change mechanism configured to move the swing shaft in a front-back direction of the body.

Abstract: The present invention provides steer-by-wire steering apparatuses that are capable of generating a counter force for improving steering feel with a simple structure and are particularly suitable for an autonomous vehicle by virtue of a reduced size.

Abstract: A transfer device of a vehicle is provided, in which an auxiliary-drive-wheel output shaft extending in parallel with a main-drive-wheel output shaft is connected to a propeller shaft having a universal joint. An end part of the auxiliary-drive-wheel output shaft on a propeller shaft side is formed in a hollow shape and includes a fitting part configured to be spline-engaged with a joint part provided to the universal joint. The joint part is provided with a centering part which is inserted into a centering hole formed in a flange part provided to one side of the auxiliary-drive-wheel output shaft so that the joint part is centered on the auxiliary-drive-wheel output shaft. The flange part is sandwiched between a spacer and the joint part, and a bolt member is attached to a bolt hole formed in the centering part so that the propeller shaft is assembled to the auxiliary-drive-wheel output shaft.

Abstract: A track assembly for a vehicle includes: a frame; a plurality of track-contacting wheels; an endless track disposed around the track-contacting wheels; a rotation limiting device for limiting rotation of the track assembly relative to a vehicle frame; a connection bracket for connecting the rotation limiting device to the frame; and a bushing assembly slidably connecting a device connecting end of the connection bracket to an elongate support of the rotation limiting device. The bushing assembly includes an inner bushing slidably mounted to the elongate support, an outer bushing affixed to the device connecting end, and a resilient element connected between the bushings. The resilient element is resiliently deformable such that: the inner bushing is rotatable relative to the outer bushing such that an inner bushing axis can be angled relative to an outer bushing axis; and the inner bushing is axially movable relative to the outer bushing.

Abstract: A movable body control system includes: a movable body on which a user is capable of riding; a support device that supports a body of the user in a lying posture; a body detection device that detects a state of the user supported by the support device; a periphery monitor device that monitors a periphery of the support device; and a determination part that determines whether or not the movable body is capable of approaching the support device based on a detection result of the periphery monitor device. In the movable body control system, in a case where the body detection device detects that the user is in a predetermined state and the determination part determines that the movable body is capable of approaching the support device, the movable body approaches the support device.

Abstract: An offset towing apparatus for an implement supported by rear wheels rotating about an axis perpendicular to the operating travel direction. A tow arm connects between a vertical towing pivot axis at the towing vehicle and a vertical implement pivot axis at the implement hitch. A middle portion of the tow arm is pivotally attached about a vertical beam pivot to a beam on castor wheels. A strut attached to the implement pivot axis extends laterally and a bar is attached to the strut about a strut pivot axis and extends forward parallel to the tow arm to a front end attached to the beam about a bar pivot axis. The tow arm, the beam, the strut, and the bar form a parallel linkage between the beam pivot axis, the implement pivot axis, the strut pivot axis and the bar pivot axis allowing the implement to pivot to either side.

Abstract: Provided is a self-power-assisted-steering steering gearbox, including a steering gearbox body. The steering gearbox body is connected to a steering wheel and includes a pair of steering track rods arranged coaxially. The pair of steering track rods is connected on end portions close to each other through a steering rack. A shaft sleeve is sleeved outside the steering rack. The steering gearbox further includes a gear box, where a gear train is arranged in the gear box, and an axial direction of the gear train and an axial direction of the steering rack are obliquely arranged in a cross manner; a torque sensor; and a power-assisted motor, where a motor shaft of the power-assisted motor is partially arranged in the gear box in a penetrating manner, and an axis of the motor shaft and the axial direction of the gear train are obliquely arranged in a cross manner.

Abstract: Adjustable suspension comprising a suspension body having a bottom, a piston disposed in the suspension body and comprising a piston head, the bottom and the piston head delimiting a main chamber inside said suspension body, the piston being movable in translation in the suspension body; and a fluid distribution device comprising a main fluid inlet configured to inject a fluid into the suspension and a fluid outlet, the piston being able to assume a first position in which the fluid distribution device is configured to bring the fluid injected through the main fluid inlet into the main chamber so as to deploy the piston and a second position in which the fluid distribution device is configured to guide the fluid injected through the main fluid inlet to the fluid outlet in order to evacuate the fluid out of the suspension.