Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a steering wheel and an activation device operable to cause the motor vehicle to switch to an activation state, in which the motor vehicle becomes responsive to one or more specific commands of a driver, characterized in that the steering wheel comprises a transparent portion and a light emission device configured to light the transparent portion when the motor vehicle switches to the activation state by the activation device.

Abstract: A stacked lamination endplate for a rotor that includes a number of adjacent laminations, stacked one on top of another, wherein each lamination has an identical shape, the shape having a central region, symmetric about a center axis, and a number of spokes, each spoke emanating radially outward from the central region, where each spoke includes a through-hole at its distal end, and wherein the laminations are stacked one on top of another and aligned, enabling, for each spoke, a bolt to be inserted through a corresponding through-hole of each lamination.

Abstract: A control device mountable to a handlebar of a bicycle includes a housing, a lever coupled to and pivotable relative to the housing, and a master cylinder portion supported by the housing. The master cylinder portion has a fluid cylinder. The fluid cylinder has a first end and a second end opposite the first end with a cylindrical wall therebetween. An opening extends through the master cylinder portion, from the first end to the second end. The control device also includes a plug removably connected to the master cylinder portion via the opening at the first end of the fluid cylinder, and a piston assembly supported by the housing. The piston assembly is movable relative to the master cylinder portion. The housing is made of a first material, and the master cylinder portion is made of a second material. The second material is different than the first material.

Abstract: A processing machine includes: an external cover that forms an appearance of the processing machine and defines and forms an internal space; and a safety belt connection portion that is disposed in the internal space and to which a safety belt is connectable. The external cover includes an openable lid. The safety belt connection portion is exposed to an outside of the internal space through an opening that is generated in the external cover when the lid is in an open state.

Abstract: A comfortable and pressure-reducing handle grip contains a tube and a sleeve. The sleeve includes a first gripping portion and a second gripping portion. The first gripping portion has an internal segment and an external segment. An X axis is defined in forward and backward directions of the second gripping portion, a Y axis is defined in left and right directions of the second gripping portion, and a Z axis is defined in up and down directions. The second gripping portion has a deformation block, and the deformation block has a through hole, an air orifice formed, and an abutting face, such that airs flow through the through hole of the X axis and the air orifice of the Y axis so that the deformation block flexibly deforms along the Z axis to enhance a using comfort and reduce a pressure.

Abstract: A clipless pedal device is provided, including a pedal body; an engagement portion; a retaining portion, disposed on the pedal body and being movable between a lock position and a release position; a push portion, driven by the retaining portion to move along a pushing path; wherein when a cleat is engaged between the engagement portion and the retaining portion, the cleat is located on the pushing path; while the retaining portion is moved from the lock position to the release position, the push portion is moved along the pushing path to push the cleat.

Abstract: A wire control device, which is disposed on a handlebar of a bicycle, includes a main body, a bearing and a handle assembly. The main body includes a bearing fixing seat having an annular inner wall. The bearing is disposed in the bearing fixing seat and includes inner and outer races. The outer race of the bearing is in contact with the annular inner wall of the bearing fixing seat. The handle assembly is rotatably disposed on the main body and has a rotary axle. The inner race of the bearing is sleeved onto and in contact with the rotary axle.

Abstract: A pedal simulator includes a pedal housing, a pedal unit rotatably mounted to the pedal housing, and a simulator unit mounted in the pedal housing and configured to compress a plurality of rods connected to the pedal unit by pressing the pedal unit.

Abstract: A bicycle crank may include a first lug, a second lug and a transition region. The first lug is for connecting a spindle. The second lug is for connecting a pedal. The transition region interconnects the first lug and the second lug, and is formed from a fiber reinforced thermoplastic material that includes a fiber component and a thermoplastic component.

Abstract: A powertrain includes an electric motor; a transmission mounted to the electric motor; and a controller mounted to at least one of the electric motor and the transmission and electrically connected to the electric motor. The controller, the transmission, and the electric motor are integrated together. The controller includes a controller body, a controller support, and a wire harness rack. The controller body is disposed on the controller support, and the controller support is mounted to at least one of the electric motor and the transmission. The wire harness rack is connected to the controller support and the electric motor and having a wire arrangement groove. A connecting wire harness between the controller and the electric motor is disposed in the wire arrangement groove.

Abstract: A flexible conduit or sleeve sized for surrounding and supporting a movable wire rope includes an inner core having an opening for receiving the movable wire rope, a plurality of wires disposed about the inner core, and an outer sleeve. The outer sleeve is made from a polymer material having a flame retardant additive that provides sufficient flexibility while also improving manufacturability for use in various applications, such as part of an aircraft seat adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: A grip according to the present invention is equipped with a tubular shaped member inserted onto a handlebar, and a cover member that covers the tubular shaped member. An inner circumferential surface of the tubular shaped member has a shape of an ellipse, a through hole through which a fixing member for fixing the handlebar and the tubular shaped member is inserted is formed in the tubular shaped member, and the through hole extends in a direction of a minor axis of the ellipse.

Abstract: A pedal pad in an organ-type pedal device swings about a predetermined axis when stepped on by a driver's foot. A sensor unit outputs a signal corresponding to a swing angle of the pedal pad. A reaction force generation mechanism has an elastic member that generates a reaction force against a driver's pedaling force applied to the pedal pad. A first housing covers the reaction force generation mechanism, and an opening at least on one side. A second housing is provided on one side of the first housing in a swing direction of the pedal pad. Further, the first housing has a largest opening on a second housing side, which is closed by the second housing and into which the elastic member of the reaction force generation mechanism in a non-bending state is insertable.

Abstract: A knob includes a first assembly and a second assembly. The first assembly includes a first sensing element. The second assembly is sleeved at the first assembly and includes a second sensing element. The first sensing element is configured to, when the second assembly rotates around a rotation axis, be fixed relative to the rotation axis. The second sensing element is configured to, when the second assembly rotates around the rotation axis, move around the rotation axis.

Abstract: A pedal assembly for a pedal operated device, including: a pedal configured to receive an appendage of a user; a telescoping pedal arm; a plurality of telescoping portions; and a pedal arm retention portion that provides a predetermined resistance to the relative movement of two adjacent ones of the telescoping portions. The pedal arm retention portion has a first recess formed in one of the telescoping portions, a second recess formed in one of the telescoping portions, an engagement portion that is configured to be received in the first recess and the second recess, and a resilient portion that urges the engagement portion into one of the recesses. The plurality of telescoping portions permit the length of the pedal arm to be adjusted, and the pedal arm retention portion is configured such that the predetermined resistance is overcome by moving the pedal in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal includes a pedal shaft and a pedal body rotating connected with a spindle. The mentioned pedal body is provided with a fixing hook mechanism and a movable hook mechanism for fixing the anti-slip nail. The mentioned fixing hook mechanism includes a first fixing component and a second fixing component which is fixedly attached to the mentioned pedal body. The mentioned second fixing component is rotating connected with the mentioned movable hook mechanism. The mentioned first fixing component and movable hook mechanism clamp together to fix the anti-slip nail. The traditional integrated fixed hook structure is disassembled into two parts, combined with the frame type pedal body, can reduce the gap on the pedal which will attached to the mud, and also makes the pedal structure simpler and clearer, the structure of the parts is relatively independent, makes the mud less likely to attach to the pedal.

Abstract: A self-locking drive, usable in a linear actuator, includes a housing and a drive shaft for outputting a driving force. An endcap is provided at an end portion of the housing. A self-locking mechanism configured to apply a self-locking force to the drive shaft is provided in the endcap. The self-locking mechanism includes a friction seat sleeved over the drive shaft and rotatable synchronously with the drive shaft, and a friction ring mounted in the endcap and secured to the endcap. The friction seat is interference-fitted with the friction ring to enable two-way self-locking to the drive shaft.

Abstract: A device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a communication electrical contact. The communication electrical contact is contactable with an electrical contact of an electric device. The electrical contact has a first state where the electrical contact receives electricity from a power supply and a second state where the electrical contact is in contact with the communication electrical contact. The communication electrical contact is configured to be in contact with the electrical contact to allow communication between an external device and the electric device via the communication electrical contact and the electrical contact in the second state of the electrical contact.

Abstract: Fast-ejection safety systems for hotwire cutters are provided. The safety system comprises a microcontroller, a wire shield, a servo motor and a servo motor arm. The safety system further comprises one or more ultrasonic sensors, a power source, and a safety system casing.

Abstract: A bottle structure for a bicycle handlebar, includes a bottle body having an integrally-formed bottle and bottle coupling structure. The bottle coupling structure is directly connected to the bicycle handlebar, and is dissociable from the bicycle handlebar. The integrated bottle structure may include additional features such as a straw structure or other devices.