Abstract: The invention concerns locking and unlocking of gripper devices 10 raising and lowering construction components (T), large parts and the like which can be clamped between mutually displaceable gripper jaws 15, 45 of an overall ∩-shaped carrying frame 12 by means of rocker levers 20 elastically supported on said frame, said invention also comprising a latch 30, for instance a rod to selectively lock and release the rocker lever 20. The articulation 32 of the rod 30 is situated at the free end 25 of the rocker lever 20 near a reversal pin 28 for a traction element which applies clamping forces to the gripper jaws 15, 45. A grip 34 of the rod 30 may snap into a notch 40 at the periphery of the carrying frame 12 which is fitted in its upper region with a stop 38 acting as a rocker articulation when the disengaged rod 30 is pivoted upward. A mating stop 36 catches the disengaged rod 30 near a reversal pin 28 of the rope system Z.

Abstract: An apparatus to be used in a gripping assembly for gripping a cylindrical member is disclosed. The apparatus includes a jaw body, a gripping insert, and a rotatable camming member disposed between the jaw body and gripping insert. The rotatable camming member rotates in response to the applied clamping and rotational forces of the gripping assembly and operates to intensify the force provided by the jaw to the gripping insert which is engaged with a cylindrical member.

Abstract: This invention provides chopsticks of pincers type which are connected in upper ends and have grip, wherein the lower ends close to each other by pressing the grip and return to original position by the restoring force. This invention includes the connecting support connecting each of upper ends of chopsticks and grip enlarged to have bigger surface area than adjacent part and positioned between the connecting support and the contact of the lower ends, wherein intermediate part between the connecting support and the grip is wider and thinner than the part between the contacts and the grip.

Abstract: A unit for handling a product defined by at least one ream of sheets has two gripping members; and an actuating assembly for moving the gripping members to and from a gripping position wherein the gripping members engage the product (2) on opposite sides of the product in a given direction.

Abstract: A device that is used to remove bucket liners from the insides of buckets, such as those found on bucket trucks. An elongated vice is created by a “U” shaped brace which holds a screw with a bracket located at each end of the screw. Each bracket has the cross-sectional shape of an “L” and both brackets have their lower portions pointing inward. The device is positioned above the bucket and the leading edges of the brackets are positioned between the upper lips of the bucket and the liner. The screw is turned and each bracket is forced inward until each bracket slides underneath of the liner. A lifting force, such as a forklift, is then used to lift the present device and the bucket liner, which is clamped between the brackets, out of the bucket.

Abstract: A gripping apparatus is disclosed. The gripping apparatus includes a first finger including a plurality of first sawteeth along a first longitudinal end and a receiving area being located between adjacent sawteeth and a second finger including a plurality of complementary sawteeth juxtaposed from the first sawteeth. One of the first and second fingers is movable relative toward the other of the first and second fingers such that an object to be gripped is positioned in the receiving area by one of the plurality of complementary sawteeth. The object is releasably retained against the receiving area by the second finger. A method of gripping an object is also disclosed.

Abstract: A handgrip-holding system including a holding and carrying device for holding and carrying one or more shopping bags having a looping handle, such as typical plastic grocery bags. The holding and carrying device has a handle, a holder with slim ingress, and a hooked end portion for assisting in blocking accidental egress of the shopping bag handles while being held by the device. The handgrip-holding system includes advertising indicia as well as bar code indicia for providing individual or group identification. Furthermore, the handgrip-holding system provides a business method to encourage return and multiple use of the system.

Abstract: A semiconductor system is provided that uses semiconductive organic polymers, electronics and semiconductor technology to provide a wide array of semiconductor components and a system of preventing corrosion of a surface of a metal structure in contact with a corrosive environment involving:

Abstract: A latch mechanism for an automotive storage compartment includes a release button, a pair of arm members operatively coupled to the release button, a first cam surface disposed between the arm members, a pivotally-mounted cam member including a second cam surface capable of engaging the first cam surface, and a torsion spring including first and second legs. The first leg contacts one of the arm members and the second leg contacts the cam member. Movement of the release button from a first position to a second position causes of the cam member to pivot in a first direction, and movement of the release button from the second position to the first position causes the cam member to pivot in a second direction. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a structure of a damper of a glove box provided at the assistant's seat of an automobile, and more particularly a damper system of a glove box comprising fastening holes formed at side walls of the glove box, plates provided with through holes to be aligned with the fastening holes, a binding groove formed at one side of each plate, a fixing groove formed at the other side of each plate, a plate spring joined with the binding groove and the fixing groove, and protrusions provided at both sides of the glove box so that the plate spring can be fixed when the glove box pivots by the hinge, in which when the glove box pivots, the plate springs contact the protrusions, whereby the weight of the glove box can be reduced.

Abstract: Hinges are provided for vehicle floor systems that include an elongated, planar bridge member, and opposite first and second hinge members pivotally attached to the bridge member. The first and second hinge members are each pivotally connected to a respective edge portion of the bridge member. Each hinge member includes a base member and a planar upper panel that extends outwardly from the base member. The upper panel of each hinge member is configured to removably secure a vehicle floor panel thereto. Each hinge member is movable between a first position wherein the upper panel may be substantially coplanar with the bridge member, and a second position wherein the upper panel is transverse to the bridge member. The width of the bridge member is at least twice the pile dimension or compressed pile dimension of overlying carpet to prevent damage to the carpet when the hinge members are pivoted.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a conformal weather shield and garments for use with small wheeled vehicles, for example, scooters and motorcycles, in which the driver and passenger ride atop the vehicle exposed to the weather. The weather shield comprises a primary panel made of lightweight, flexible and water-resistant material that fits in a conformal manner around the both the lower extremities of the driver and passenger, and the structure of the small wheeled vehicle. The primary panel has two openings through which the upper extremities of the driver and passenger extend. The weather garments are rainwear-like garments intended for use in combination with the conformal weather shield, and have a zipper or VELCRO-like fastener for fastening the lower portion of the weather garment to the conformal weather shield. The zipper or VELCRO-like fastener and an associated fabric gasket provide a tight fit between the weather garment and conformal weather shield.

Abstract: A visor assembly for use in a vehicle comprises a visor having first and second surfaces, a package coupled to the visor, and a mirror coupled to the package and viewable along with the first surface of the visor. The visor assembly further comprises an electronic device coupled to the package and a user interface coupled to the electronic device and viewable along with the second surface of the visor.

Abstract: A mount assembly and method of installing a headliner and a visor in a vehicle having a mounting surface. Initially, a first bracket is attached to a headliner. A second bracket is attached to an arm of a visor. A retainer is preferably attached to the second bracket in a snap-fit engagement, and temporarily attaches the first bracket to the second bracket, thereby defining a modular headliner assembly. The headliner assembly is then positioned adjacent the mounting surface. The second bracket is then moved relative to the first bracket, preferably by rotating, such that the mounting surface is disposed between portions of the first and second brackets, thereby securing the headliner assembly to the mounting surface. The retainer then no longer functions to temporarily attach the first bracket to the second bracket. Preferably headliner assembly is assembled in a manufacturing facility and subsequently transported to a vehicle assembly facility for securing to the mounting surface.

Abstract: A covering for the cargo area (3) of a motor vehicle (1), especially for the cargo area (3) of a pick-up truck, having a roll-up element (2) which is opened for loading the cargo area (3) and which can be partially or completely closed when it is desired that the cargo area (3) be covered. The roll-up element (2) has interconnected louvers (4) which are outwardly arched and can be guided at its lateral sides by guide elements (10, 11) with recesses (12) for receiving the roll-up element (2). Additionally, the guide elements (10, 11) can have contact elements (15) for applying outwardly directed pressure to the roll-up element (2), the contact elements having a low friction top surface (16) to facilitate sliding or rolling of the roll-up element over it.

Abstract: In a vehicle roof support and operating arrangement by which a vehicle roof top can be moved between closed and open positions while supported on a component carrier which also supports a roof top operating mechanism and which is connected to the vehicle body, the component carrier includes a front transverse frame member, a rear transverse frame member and two side frame members extending between, and interconnecting, the front and rear transverse frame members so as to form a closed rigid support frame reinforcing the vehicle body.

Abstract: A convertible roof for an automotive vehicle is provided. In one aspect of the present invention, a convertible roof includes first, second and third roof sections. At least one of the roof sections rotates over one hundred and eighty degrees when moving from a raised position to a stowed position. Another aspect of the present invention employs a balance link interconnecting the second roof section and the vehicle. Another aspect of the present invention provides that a substantial portion of one of the roof sections is positioned below a top of a vehicle wheel well.

Abstract: The invention concerns a folding roof wherein the rear element (3) is linked in articulation near the upper rear edge (4) of the rear deck (5) so as to be tilted forward inside the deck (5). The intermediate element (2) is linked in articulation to the pivoting arm (7) articulated to the body, in a point (8) located near the front upper end (9) of the deck (5) and to a lever (10) articulated to said intermediate element (2) and to the rear element (5). The intermediate element (2) is linked to the front element (1) through two articulated levers (11, 12), first linking means being provided to control the pivoting of said two levers (11, 12) to cause the front element (1) to pass above the intermediate element (2) when said pivoting arm (7) pivots rearwards and second linking means being provided for controlling the tilt of the rear element (3) forward and towards the deck (5) when said pivoting arm (7) pivots rearwards.

Abstract: A convertible roof for an automotive vehicle is provided. In one aspect of the present invention, a retraction mechanism couples first, second and third roof sections to a vehicle. Another aspect of the present invention employs a flexible cable interconnecting a rear linkage with a forward pivot assembly to pivot the first roof section relative to the second roof section. Another aspect of the present invention provides that the three roof sections are substantially horizontally oriented in a stowed position.

Abstract: Hinges are provided for vehicle floor systems that include an elongated, planar bridge member, and opposite first and second hinge members pivotally attached to the bridge member. The first and second hinge members are each pivotally connected to a respective edge portion of the bridge member. Each hinge member includes a base member and a planar upper panel that extends outwardly from the base member. The upper panel of each hinge member is configured to removably secure a vehicle floor panel thereto. Each hinge member is movable between a first position wherein the upper panel may be substantially coplanar with the bridge member, and a second position wherein the upper panel is transverse to the bridge member. The width of the bridge member is at least twice the pile dimension or compressed pile dimension of overlying carpet to prevent damage to the carpet when the hinge members are pivoted.

Abstract: A space frame for a motor vehicle having a pair of laterally spaced, longitudinally extending side rail structures, a pair of forward-most upright structures each being connected to a respective side rail structure, thereby forming a pair of A pillars, a pair of roof rail structures, a forward end of each roof rail structure being connected to an upper end of an associated A pillar, and a rearward ring assembly connected at upper portions thereof with the roof rail structures and at bottom portions thereof with the side rail structures. The rearward ring assembly having (a) a tubular hydroformed inverted U-shaped upper member having a cross portion and a pair of leg portions extending downwardly from opposite ends of the cross portion, (b) a pair of tubular hydroformed side members, and (c) a cross structure rigidly connected in ring-forming relation between the second ends of the side members.

Abstract: A headliner system configured to mount to a vehicle roof structure comprises a retainer clip coupled to a substrate, and a handle movable between a first position and a second position. The handle is retained by a retaining system such as a biasing element captured between the roof structure and a projection. A method of mounting a handle to vehicle roof structure comprises providing a retaining system comprising a retainer clip, coupling the retainer clip to a headliner, coupling the handle to the retainer clip and orientating it in a first position, moving the handle to a second position to capture a portion of the handle between the retainer clip and a projection, locating the headliner relative to the roof structure, and moving the handle to a third position to retain a portion of the handle between at least a portion of the retaining system and the roof structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to an open roof construction for a vehicle, as well as to a vehicle fitted with such an open roof construction, in particular a folding roof. More in particular, the invention relates to special features which make it possible to swing down the folding roof (1) into the boot (5) of the vehicle together with a rear window structure (2) so as to provide a convertible-like vehicle.

Abstract: An openable motor vehicle roof with a set (20) of several raisable louvers (22) which are arranged in succession in the lengthwise direction of the vehicle, which lie flat side-by-side next to one another in the closed position in order to close the roof opening (10), and which can be pushed into the form of a packet in which they lay parallel to, and on top of, one another in the raised state in order to at least partially clear the roof opening. The roof opening (10) extends to underneath the equator (18) of the motor vehicle in the rear area of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A guide mechanism for a cover of a sliding roof has at least one slotted guide that is coupled to the cover and adapted to be moved between a raised position, an initial position, and a lowered position. To lock the cover against horizontal displacement in the raised position, an extension provided on the slotted guide engages with a positive fit into the profiled rail fixed to the vehicle.

Abstract: A three position reclining chair having a front panel, arms, a seat cushion and a seat back, has a positioning linkage with interconnected seat support, leg support and seat back linkage groups. The seat support linkage group supports the chair seat for forward movement from the first, closed and erect position, so that initial forward movement of the seat actuates the leg support linkage for extending and rotating leg support members, to provide a second, TV position, and continued forward movement actuates the seat back positioning linkage, to rotate and incline the seat back without rearward movement of any portion thereof.

Abstract: A sunshade for an infant car seat or similar which is held in position by inserting a rear panel between the car seat and the vehicle seat on which it rests. A top panel, flexibly connected to the rear panel extends forward over the car seat to provide shade. Side panels extend downward from the sides of the top panel to provide increased protection. An optional front flap extends downward from the front edge of the top panel at an adjustable angle to further increase the level of protection. The side panels may be individually folded up and over the top panel to a stored position when not needed. The top and side panels can be folded upward and rearward as a unit to improve access to the car seat. Optional lengthwise creases in the side panels allow them to be folded into a more compact size to decrease the clearance necessary around the car seat in order to move the side panels between their stored and deployed positions.

Abstract: An improved saddle construction, specifically designed for bicycles and motorcycles, comprises a saddle framework, a top shell and a bottom shell, between the top shell and bottom shell being arranged a cushion element operating as a damper for the central and rear portions of the saddle body.

Abstract: Seat pan (3) of an automobile vehicle seat including an anti-submarining crossmember (6) which extends crosswise and which can move towards the rear from a rest position to an extension position and towards the front from the extension position. The crossmember (6) is installed so as to pivot around a transverse axis (A) on a sliding carriage (7) guided in translation on the seat pan framework. Extension means (10) are arranged to connect the crossmember (6) and the carriage (7) so as to pivot the crossmember in relation to the carriage from the rest position to the extension position and energy dissipation means (9) connecting the carriage (7) to the seat pan framework (5) to exert a retention force on the carriage during movement of the carriage forwards.

Abstract: The removable seats system includes a number of vertically movable platforms (32) supported spacedly over ground by a ground-resting platform support and displacement device which engages the platforms and which positions the platforms in a horizontally successively adjacent although slightly horizontally spaced configuration so as to define a small horizontal gap between each two successive platforms, the platform support and displacement means further allowing selective independent vertical displacement of the platforms, the removable seats system further including a number of seat elements each associated to a coresponding platform and each including:- a row of seats (44) including at least one seat (46); and- a seat supporting structure (48) carried by a platform and supporting the row of seats.

Abstract: A connecting system for a child car seat (3) of a type which can either be rearward or forward facing. Separate strap paths (7, 8) are associated with the seat for each of the rearward and facing positions of the child car seat. The connecting system has a connecting strap (6) with latches (14) at either end adapted to engage with latching bars on the vehicle. The connecting strap (6) is fixed into a strap path (7, 8) and is sufficiently long so that it can be passed through the front path (8) from opposite sides to cross and to extend out the opposite side of the front path for use when the child car seat is in the rearward facing position or be passed through the rear path (7) from opposite sides to cross and to extend out the opposite side of the rear path for use when the child car seat is in the forward facing position.

Abstract: A vehicle has a vehicle structure including a vehicle seat having a seat back and a seat cushion intersecting at a seat bight. A vehicle anchorage system for securing a child seat on the vehicle seat comprises two lower anchorage assemblies each having a fixed member secured to the vehicle structure, an anchor having a latchable portion for releasable engagement with a lower child seat tether hook at the seat bight, and an energy absorbing mechanism operable above a predetermined force threshold to provide a limited forward displacement of the anchor and the lower child seat tether hook. The vehicle anchorage system also includes an upper anchorage assembly having a fixed portion secured to the vehicle structure, a latchable portion for releasable engagement with an upper child seat tether hook, and an energy absorbing mechanism operable above a second predetermined force threshold to provide a limited forward displacement of the latchable portion and the upper child seat tether hook.

Abstract: Disclosed is a seat for snowmobile, personal watercraft or all terrain vehicle, which is filled of synthetic foam and extends horizontally over a given length and on which the user of the vehicle may seat astride. The seat is provided with a cavity that extends horizontally over at least one part of its length. The cavity is filled with an inflated inner tube that acts as an additional suspension for the user. The presence of this inner tube gives additional suspension effect and solves most of the problems of density and performance losses that are usually encountered when the seat is only filled up with synthetic foam. Preferably, the cavity provided within the seat has a length greater than the one of the inner tube so as to give extra space and thus allows the inner tube to expand in the case of an impact.

Abstract: A seating unit includes a base, a reclineable back, a seat, and a control operably supporting the back and the seat on the base for movement between upright and recline positions. The control includes a pair of flexible support members and a link that combine to operably support the seat and back for synchronous movement on the base upon recline. The flexible support member is stiff in a vertical direction for carrying a combined weight of the one component and of the seated user, but flexible in a horizontal direction to permit a swinging movement of its ends upon recline. The link is rigid and pivoted to the base for movement about a horizontal axis and also pivoted to the one component. By this arrangement, the flexible member and the link move the one component along a defined path during recline of the back.

Abstract: A control for a seat, and a seat in combination with the control and a base, said control comprising an upper and a lower arm pivotally joined, with a flexure extending as a cantilever between them, such that a contactor contacts the flexure, and both permits and limits the tilting movement of the seat.

Abstract: A latch assembly secures a striker of a seat cushion to a floor of a motor vehicle. The latch assembly includes a hinge bracket fixedly secured to the floor. The hinge bracket defines an elongated slot for receiving the striker therethrough. The latch assembly also includes a retainer mechanism coupled to the hinge bracket. The retainer mechanism selectively locks the striker within the elongated slot to secure the seat cushion in a passenger supporting position generally horizontal relative to the floor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle seat comprising: a seat frame, a seat back, which is pivotally mounted on the seat frame, and which can be tilted forward toward a sitting surface of the seat frame; a longitudinal guide, with which the seat frame can be displaced in the longitudinal direction of the seat in order to adjust the longitudinal position of the seat; a detent device for locking the seat frame in a pre-adjusted longitudinal position of the seat; an actuating element for unlocking the detent device so that the seat frame can be displaced in the longitudinal direction of the seat; and, a coupling mechanism, which acts upon the actuating element and unlocks the detent device when the seat back is tilted forward the seating surface.

Abstract: A seating unit includes a seat, a back, a base, and a motion control having a plurality of flexible supports for operably supporting the seat and back on the base. The flexible supports are movable in a generally fore-to-aft direction but stiff in a generally vertical direction, and further the flexible supports have end sections projecting generally outward from said base for operably engaging the seat and/or back, so that when the flexible supports flex in the fore-to-aft direction, they provide for directed movement of the seat and/or the back. In one form, the flexible supports form leaf-spring-like beams with resiliently bendable ends that flex in a slightly angled fore-aft direction to provide a predetermined synchronized path of movement of the seat and back.

Abstract: The invention relates to a seat with a first seat piece (10) and a further seat piece (12), which may be adjusted for inclination by means of a controllable operating device (14). Said operating device (14) engages with the further seat piece (12) by means of at least two adjusters (30), which are moved by a common drive mechanism (34) with a mechanical coupling (36) between the adjusters (30), for an effectively uniform motion thereof. A uniform inclination adjustment of the further seat piece, such as backrest and/or legrest is achieved, whereby the drive comprises an actuator device with a longitudinally displaceable operating piece (40), engaged with a rocker (44), connected to an adjuster piece (30) and operating the mechanical coupling (36), with a further rocker (46), for the other adjuster (30).

Abstract: A headrest for alleviating whiplash injury and comprising at least one support member which is uprightly fixed to a seat and a cushioning member of polyurethane foam attached to said at least one support member and enclosed in a covering material is disclosed, wherein the polyurethane foam is one having the following properties: A) A density within the range of 50 to 100 kg/m3; B) a compressive strength between 0.9 and 3.5 mN/mm2 at 25% deformation and between 1.3 and 4.5 mN/mm2 at 40% deformation; C) a glass transition temperature, Tg (DSC), between −10° c and +10° C., preferably −5° C. to +4° C.; D) a loss temperature peak maximum between 15 and 30° C.; E) a temperature range for the loss peak between −40° C. and +90° C.; and F) a loss peak area between 4.0 and 8.0.

Abstract: A bench can be used with at least one of a bathtub and a shower. The bench includes a seating surface, a support for supporting the seating surface, and a restraining member configured to restrain a shower curtain when the bench is disposed at least partly within a bathtub. The restraining member can include a drain configured to direct liquid into the bathtub while the restraining member restrains the shower curtain. The bench may also include a handle adjacent the seating surface and a soap dish disposed substantially under the handle. The bench may also have a pad including foam that can be positioned on the seating surface to provide a second seating surface, and connectors that maintain the pad in position on the seating surface.

Abstract: A seat cushion includes two hollow bodies, an inner hollow body of generally a round shape and an outer hollow body surrounding the inner hollow body and of generally a toroid or donut-like shape. The inner hollow body has a gas inlet and a liquid inlet, whereas the outer hollow body has a gas inlet. When filled with a gas, generally air, the outer hollow body forms a firm boundary around the seat cushion to provide a sitter with better sitting stability. When filled with a gas and a liquid, generally air and water, the inner hollow body has free spaces therein for generating liquid surface wave motion and thus is capable of providing a massage effect.

Abstract: An upholsterd seat element, in particular for vehicle seats, is disclosed along with a method for its manufacture. It comprises a cover (10) that encloses a layer of padding (20) on one side and is placed under tension so that it is pulled around the periphery of a cushion carrier (30). By way of its edge the cover (10) is directly attached to the periphery (32) of the cushion carrier (30), which has been placed on the other side of the layer of padding (20).

Abstract: A system for delivering medical fluid to a patient includes a medical container including a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag storing data related to the medical fluid therein. A RF reader receives data signals transmitted from the RFID tag that include a desired flow rate for delivering the fluid to the intended patient. A pump coupled to the reader includes a pumping mechanism for pumping the medical fluid from the container, and a pump controller for receiving the data including the desired flow rate from the reader. The pump controller automatically controls the pumping mechanism to pump the medical fluid from the medical container at the desired flow rate based upon the data.

Abstract: A tool mounting device for a milling drum, in particular a fine milling drum, is provided which includes a pedestal portion adapted to be connected to a surface of the milling drum. The pedestal portion has an extension from a side of the milling drum. The extension follows the contour of the milling drum surface, and is adapted to be welded to the drum surface.

Abstract: The wear sleeve in the present invention comprises a rearward split ring portion and an intermediate cylindrical ring portion adjacent a forward shoulder portion. The outer diameter of the wear sleeve intermediate portion and rearward split ring portion is uniform. The wear sleeve is inserted into the bit holder's stepped bore aperture. The split ring portion is radially compressed by the smaller diameter opposite portion end as the sleeve is hammered and axially displaced into the bit holder. The split ring portion forms frictional contact with the opposite end portion of the aperture. The wear sleeve friction fit can be easily removed manually in the field. The bit holder and cooperating support block are designed to limit the amount of relative yaw between the two members during operation to reduce the overall wear there between.

Abstract: A polyurethane in-line roller skate wheel including a narrow hub mounting a polyurethane tire body having side walls curving axially inwardly from a major thickness to a minor thickness at the hub flange interface. In one embodiment, the hub is made of sections locked together by either adhesive or mechanical interlocks.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wheel assembly for a work machine, the wheel assembly includes a hub defined about a central axis. The hub includes an inboard end, an outboard end and a rim-mounting flange. The rim-mounting flange includes an inboard surface, and outboard surface and an outer edge defined there between. The outer edge includes a groove extending toward the hub. A plurality of bores are disposed about the rim-mounting flange, each of the bores defines a bore diameter. A stud, having a shoulder defining a shoulder diameter is positioned in each of the bores. A retainer is positioned in the groove and holds each stud in its respective bore.

Abstract: A wheel having a flexible shape rim, a plurality of resilient spokes with both ends mounted on the flexible shape rim, a plurality of hubs disposed in central part of the wheel. The hubs are mounted on an axle that attached to frame of vehicle and rotate independently. Each hub is in touch with one or more of the spokes in a manner that allows spokes motion in relation to the hub. Shifts of the spokes caused by the hubs movements and the rim distortions enforces the rim to change shape from conventional annular to the shapes such as elliptical, oval, and other similar shapes when stationary and while moving. Adjustment of the flexible rim shape caused by sudden impacts while crossing road obstructions reduces collisions of the wheel with the road obstructions, sufficiently decreasing the impact transmitted from the wheel rim to the hubs and the vehicle frame, allowing the hubs and the vehicle frame to continue movement without stress.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a braking device equipping a trailer vehicle, connected by a coupling device to a towing vehicle being itself equipped with a braking device,