Abstract: An adjustable seat post arrangement, including a seat post, a pneumatic cylinder, a pressure vessel, a control valve and a valve actuating means, wherein the seat post is operatively connected to a cylinder barrel of the pneumatic cylinder, wherein the pneumatic cylinder includes a first chamber, which is situated on one side of a piston, and includes an open second chamber, which is situated on an opposite side of the piston, wherein the control valve is actuatable by the valve actuating means, wherein compressed air can be fed from the pressure vessel via lines and the control valve to the first chamber, wherein a first line leads from the control valve to the first chamber, and wherein a pressure spring which acts on the piston is provided in the open second chamber.

Abstract: A hybrid battery system is provided for extending the shelf-life of rechargeable batteries. The hybrid battery system may contain sets of non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries respectively. As the rechargeable batteries are discharged (e.g., from self-discharge), the hybrid battery system may utilize the non-rechargeable batteries to maintain the rechargeable batteries at a preferred state of charge. A preferred state of charge may be selected to extend the shelf-life of the rechargeable batteries. Alternatively, a signal may change the preferred state of charge to prepare the rechargeable batteries for use or for other reasons. The hybrid battery system may contain modular components, thereby allowing for easy replacement of defective or otherwise unsuitable non-rechargeable batteries, rechargeable batteries, or supporting electronics.

Abstract: A hybrid battery system is provided for extending the shelf-life of rechargeable batteries. The hybrid battery system may contain sets of non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries respectively. As the rechargeable batteries are discharged (e.g., from self-discharge), the hybrid battery system may utilize the non-rechargeable batteries to maintain the rechargeable batteries at a preferred state of charge. A preferred state of charge may be selected to extend the shelf-life of the rechargeable batteries. Alternatively, a signal may change the preferred state of charge to prepare the rechargeable batteries for use or for other reasons. The hybrid battery system may contain modular components, thereby allowing for easy replacement of defective or otherwise unsuitable non-rechargeable batteries, rechargeable batteries, or supporting electronics.

Abstract: A hybrid battery system is provided for extending the shelf-life of rechargeable batteries. The hybrid battery system may contain sets of non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries respectively. As the rechargeable batteries are discharged (e.g., from self-discharge), the hybrid battery system may utilize the non-rechargeable batteries to maintain the rechargeable batteries at a preferred state of charge. A preferred state of charge may be selected to extend the shelf-life of the rechargeable batteries. Alternatively, a signal may change the preferred state of charge to prepare the rechargeable batteries for use or for other reasons. The hybrid battery system may contain modular components, thereby allowing for easy replacement of defective or otherwise unsuitable non-rechargeable batteries, rechargeable batteries, or supporting electronics.

Abstract: A hybrid battery system is provided for extending the shelf-life of rechargeable batteries. The hybrid battery system may contain sets of non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries respectively. As the rechargeable batteries are discharged (e.g., from self-discharge), the hybrid battery system may utilize the non-rechargeable batteries to maintain the rechargeable batteries at a preferred state of charge. A preferred state of charge may be selected to extend the shelf-life of the rechargeable batteries. Alternatively, a signal may change the preferred state of charge to prepare the rechargeable batteries for use or for other reasons. The hybrid battery system may contain modular components, thereby allowing for easy replacement of defective or otherwise unsuitable non-rechargeable batteries, rechargeable batteries, or supporting electronics.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved high watt-hour lithium ion rechargeable battery pack including a plurality of cells not comprising a multiple of eight and an electrical circuit to provide a battery pack that mimics eight cells in series. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a battery pack comprising a non-multiple of eight cells of the type typically used in a 2590 battery pack and a corresponding mechanical packing assembly. The improved electromechanical design may provide an increased capacity and reduced heat of the cells upon discharge as compared to a standard 2590 battery pack, and may also avoid an imbalance that may arise when using multiple internal battery packs. The disclosed improved battery packs require only one control circuit to provide voltage regulation as well as the protection, balancing, and fuel gauge circuit functions for all of the energy cells, leading to reductions in both complexity and cost.

Abstract: A hybrid battery system is provided for extending the shelf-life of rechargeable batteries. The hybrid battery system may contain sets of non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries respectively. As the rechargeable batteries are discharged (e.g., from self-discharge), the hybrid battery system may utilize the non-rechargeable batteries to maintain the rechargeable batteries at a preferred state of charge. A preferred state of charge may be selected to extend the shelf-life of the rechargeable batteries. Alternatively, a signal may change the preferred state of charge to prepare the rechargeable batteries for use or for other reasons. The hybrid battery system may contain modular components, thereby allowing for easy replacement of defective or otherwise unsuitable non-rechargeable batteries, rechargeable batteries, or supporting electronics.

Abstract: A hybrid battery system is provided for extending the shelf-life of rechargeable batteries. The hybrid battery system may contain sets of non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries respectively. As the rechargeable batteries are discharged (e.g., from self-discharge), the hybrid battery system may utilize the non-rechargeable batteries to maintain the rechargeable batteries at a preferred state of charge. A preferred state of charge may be selected to extend the shelf-life of the rechargeable batteries. Alternatively, a signal may change the preferred state of charge to prepare the rechargeable batteries for use or for other reasons. The hybrid battery system may contain modular components, thereby allowing for easy replacement of defective or otherwise unsuitable non-rechargeable batteries, rechargeable batteries, or supporting electronics.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved high watt-hour lithium ion rechargeable battery pack including a plurality of cells not comprising a multiple of eight and an electrical circuit to provide a battery pack that mimics eight cells in series. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a battery pack comprising a non-multiple of eight cells of the type typically used in a 2590 battery pack and a corresponding mechanical packing assembly. The improved electromechanical design may provide an increased capacity and reduced heat of the cells upon discharge as compared to a standard 2590 battery pack, and may also avoid an imbalance that may arise when using multiple internal battery packs. The disclosed improved battery packs require only one control circuit to provide voltage regulation as well as the protection, balancing, and fuel gauge circuit functions for all of the energy cells, leading to reductions in both complexity and cost.

Abstract: A hybrid battery system is provided for extending the shelf-life of rechargeable batteries. The hybrid battery system may contain sets of non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries respectively. As the rechargeable batteries are discharged (e.g., from self-discharge), the hybrid battery system may utilize the non-rechargeable batteries to maintain the rechargeable batteries at a preferred state of charge. A preferred state of charge may be selected to extend the shelf-life of the rechargeable batteries. Alternatively, a signal may change the preferred state of charge to prepare the rechargeable batteries for use or for other reasons. The hybrid battery system may contain modular components, thereby allowing for easy replacement of defective or otherwise unsuitable non-rechargeable batteries, rechargeable batteries, or supporting electronics.

Abstract: An estimated fuel consumption may be determined for a route for a vehicle. At least in part based on the estimated fuel consumption, it may be determined that an amount of fuel in the vehicle is insufficient for the vehicle to traverse the route and/or one or more waypoints may be identified within a predetermined distance of the route, e.g., waypoints for refueling the vehicle. The estimated fuel consumption may be determined in a computer system included in the vehicle.

Abstract: An estimated fuel consumption may be determined for a route for a vehicle. At least in part on the estimated fuel consumption, it may be determined that an amount of fuel in the vehicle is insufficient for the vehicle to traverse the route and/or one or more waypoints may be identified within a predetermined distance of the route, e.g., waypoints for refueling the vehicle.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising (A) from 20 to 70% by weight of polyphenylene sulfide, (B) from 5 to 20% by weight of ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene, (C) from 10 to 40% by weight of a fibrous reinforcing agent, (D) from 10 to 40% by weight of an inorganic filler, and (E) from 0 to 1% by weight of a lubricant and/or other additives is used to produce moldings, fibers and films having particularly good wear properties.

Abstract: An arresting device for a hinged component such as a window or roof hatch of a motor vehicle has a peg mounted to a first member, which in turn is pivotally mounted to the hinged component or to the frame for the hinged component. A guide rail is pivotally mounted to the other one of the frame or the hinged component and has a slot in which the peg slides. A gate is slidably mounted to the guide rail and also has a slot in which the peg slides. The slots in the guide rail and the gate each have at least one recess formed in their sides which are selectively alignable such that the peg can move into the aligned recesses. At least the recess on the guide rail has a notch formed at one end to positively hold the peg. Preferably, the gate and/or guide rail are spring biased so that the peg will move into the recesses when they are aligned. When the recesses are not aligned, the side of the slot on the gate covers the recess on the guide rail, and vice-versa, preventing the peg from moving into the recesses.