Abstract: A method for controlling the drive power distribution in a motor vehicle with hybrid drive by controlling the drive power distribution of torques of an internal combustion engine and an electric motor on a common drive train of a motor vehicle with hybrid drive. The conversion of a reference moment to an actual moment takes place almost without delay, in the case of a load point shift and/or in the case of a change in the moment desired by the driver. The delay in the conversion of reference moments into actual moments is calculated in advance by means of a control device, and the electric motor is controlled by the control device in such a manner that the torque differences that occur due to the delay of the internal combustion engine are balanced out by the electric motor.

Abstract: A working vehicle such as an agricultural combine includes a vehicle body and an internal combustion engine carried by the vehicle body. An engine compartment at least partially encloses the internal combustion engine. An air exhaust chimney has an inlet in fluid communication with the engine compartment, and an outlet positioned near a top of the vehicle body and facing in an upward direction.

Abstract: For power purposes, an electrically-powered autonomous vehicle requires a mass and/or a significant volume of batteries, the batteries being supported by an independent chassis (4). The independent chassis is designed to be received in a housing (3) which is defined under the chassis of the vehicle and which is provided with at least one wheel (5)-equipped axle. Each of the chassis includes a connection interface, each including the complementary male and female parts of at least one centering member (15) and of at least one socket member (16). The vehicle chassis-side interface has a plate (10) which is independent of the chassis and which is connected to same at least three points, namely: two points which are controlled by jacks (12) and a third point which takes the form of a ball joint.

Abstract: Frame bodies for fixing a module in which cells are laminated are arranged around a support holder. A support shaft is attached in a center of the support holder through a bearing. A whole of the frame bodies and the support holder are supported by this support shaft. Hereby, it is possible to reduce inputs of vibration, shock and torsion from the mounting side. The frame body in which heavy cells are arranged is movable relative to the mounting side. As a result, it is possible to distribute and reduce the vibration and the torsion effectively. When the power supply system is mounted on a vehicle, it is possible to distribute and reduce the vibration and the shock inputted through a vehicle body, and to reduce an influence of torsion applied to the vehicle body, whereby stable electric power can be supplied.

Abstract: A tractor has a frame defined by two side rails extending longitudinally carried on ground wheels with a cab on the frame at one end and an engine compartment at the other end. The cab has doors on each side and there are provided two operator platforms each attached to the frame at a respective side with suitable ladder, guard rails and surface by which the operator can climb to the cab. Each operator platform is mounted for movement longitudinally of the frame on levers allowing movement along the side of the frame from the cab entry position to an engine service position. The platform can cover operator serviceable parts which in the cab position which are exposed when the platform is moved to the engine service position.

Abstract: A vehicle driving assist system executes an actuation reaction force control of accelerator pedal, a driving force control or a braking force control in a manner that is appropriate in consideration of the traffic situation in which the vehicle is being driven. The vehicle driving assist system calculates a risk potential that indicates the degree of convergence between the vehicle and an obstacle existing in front of the vehicle based on a prescribed control pattern. Then, based on the risk potential, the accelerator pedal actuation reaction, the host vehicle driving force and/or the host vehicle braking force are controlled. The intent of the driver regarding acceleration and deceleration based on the actuation state of the accelerator pedal is preferably used in controlling one or all of the accelerator pedal actuation reaction, the host vehicle driving force and the host vehicle braking force.

Abstract: A motorcycle frame and motorcycle built thereon, the frame having a longitudinal frame assembly with a cradle assembly depending therefrom, the cradle assembly adapted to support rider foot pegs and to provide a lower mount for an engine. The cradle assembly supports the weight of the engine, which is held in a substantially horizontal orientation, and provides a strong support for the rider foot pegs.

Abstract: A protective cap is provided as the protective device for lines which are laid in the engine compartment of vehicles and are situated in the crash-induced displacement region of the engine. The protective cap is to be fitted on the engine and is supported in a three-dimensionally secured manner with respect to the engine against engine projections during crash-induced loads.

Abstract: In a method for operating an electrically adjustable vehicle seat which has at least one electrically adjustable upholstered seat element and a sitting weight measuring device for sensing the weight of a vehicle occupant sitting on the vehicle seat, prior to an initial sensing of the weight by the sitting weight measuring device, the upholstered seat element is automatically moved into a measuring position. An adjustment range of the upholstered seat element is predefined as a function of the current sensed weight value.

Abstract: In a housing of a hydrostatic transaxle, an HST including mutually fluidly connected hydraulic pump and motor, an axle, and a deceleration gear train interposed between the hydraulic motor and the axle are disposed. The deceleration gear train includes an L-shaped counter shaft. The L-shaped counter shaft consists of mutually perpendicular first and second shaft portions. The first shaft portion is disposed in parallel to a motor shaft of the hydraulic motor. The second shaft portion is disposed in parallel to the axle. A first gear fitted on the motor shaft meshes with a second gear fitted on the first shaft portion. A third gear fitted on the second shaft portion meshes with a fourth gear fitted on the axle.

Abstract: An axle of a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle is proposed, in which a change-under-load shifting element is provided between the wheels of the axle, which can be actuated to release the rotationally fixed connection between the wheels.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric steering and drive system for a vehicle having a wheel-based steering system, having drive elements for traction tracks or for wheels and having two drive shafts, the first end of which is connected to the drive element of the respective one vehicle side and the second end of which is connected to a differential gear mechanism arrangement, and at least one traction motor is connected to at least one of the two drive shafts, and having an electric steering drive which is drive-connected to the differential gear mechanism arrangement, it being possible for the traction motors and steering drives to be supplied with electric current from at least two energy sources which are independent of one another.

Abstract: In an electric power steering apparatus, at least one of a speed reduction gear ratio of the speed reduction gear mechanism and the number of pole pairs of a motor resolver is set in such a manner that a calculated value, which is obtained by multiplying the speed reduction gear ratio of the speed reduction gear mechanism with the number of pole pairs of the motor resolver, represents a non-integer having a numerical value of the decimal place. This electric power steering apparatus includes an absolute rotational position specifying device configured to specify an absolute rotational position of the steering wheel from among plural possible absolute rotational positions that are obtained based on the steering angle and the motor electrical angle. This electric power steering apparatus is hence capable of controlling an electric motor based on the absolute rotational position of the steering wheel.

Abstract: A bone-conduction transducer in the form of a band encircling around a head carries piezoelectric elements that excite the head with signals that correspond to speech and/or audio. The head vibrates according to its modes of vibration, primarily of the skull. Direct connection to bones of the skull, such as by implant or extreme pressure, is not needed. Thus, comfort is enhanced, and so is effectiveness. The incoming signal is segmented into frequency bands, one for each of the modes of vibration of the head of interest. For each frequency band, the signal is processed to pass signals to the piezoelectric elements in a particular way to excite the relevant mode of vibration. Thus, sound is sensed by the user through vibration of the head. A head band carrying transducer elements may also be used to sense spoken sound, as a microphone.

Abstract: A liner assembly for a duct includes noise attenuation panel for dissipating sound energy generated within the duct. A damage resistant acoustic panel for installation in high velocity impact prone locations includes a plurality of openings for communicating noise signals to the noise attenuation panel. At lease some of the openings includes a first diameter that extends a depth into the acoustic panel. The depth is no greater than the first diameter. A second portion extends the remainder of the thickness into the acoustic panel and includes a diameter greater than the first diameter. The increased area provided by the second diameter reduces restriction to the transmission of sound energy to the noise attenuation panel within an acoustic panel thickness required for protecting against foreign object damage.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a damping material resin composition which is great in loss tangent, exhibits outstanding damping properties and enables a damping material to retain its own shape. The invention provides a damping material resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin having a chlorine content of 20 to 70 wt. % and a weight average molecular weight of at least 400,000, and 100 to 1000 parts by weight of a chlorinated paraffin having a chlorine content of 30 to 75 wt. % and 12 to 50 carbon atoms. (Preferably, the chlorinated paraffin contains 10 to 70 wt. % of a chlorinated paraffin having a chlorine content of at least 70 wt. %.

Abstract: A muffler outlet part for a muffler to be used in exhaust systems of motorcycles has at least one main body disposed transversely to an outflow direction of exhaust gas and having a center axis, the main body having a centrical first outlet opening disposed concentrically relative to the center axis for the outflow of exhaust gas from an outlet chamber of the muffler, and at least one second outlet opening disposed eccentrically relative to the center axis for the outflow of exhaust gas from an expansion chamber of the muffler, said expansion chamber enclosing the outlet chamber. It further has at least one closing member that is swivel-mounted about the center axis for an at least partial closing of the at least one second outlet opening, and at least one adjustment element for swiveling of the closing member via an adjustment means, which cooperates in a torque-transmitting manner with the at least one adjustment element.

Abstract: A muffler includes an inner passage residing in an outer shell, and a stationary fan residing in the inner passage. The fan creates a vortex in a flow through the inner passage thus improving the flow and reducing the exhaust sound level. The inner passage includes an inner passage shell and the fan comprises vanes extending inward from the inner passage shell and turned at approximately a 45 degree angle to a centerline of the inner passage. Pinch zones at the entrance and exit from the inner passage further reduce the exhaust sound level. The inner passage shell is preferably a perforated inner passage shell, and a sound deadening material resides between perforated inner passage shell and the outer shell.

Abstract: A soundproofing material for vehicle having a laminated structure comprising two sound absorbing layers and an interlayer interposed therebetween, characterized in that the interlayer is formed by bonding and laminating on the respective side of an air-impermeable film made of a thermoplastic resin film having a thickness of from 7? to 50? heat-fusible films having a thickness of from 7? to 50? made of a thermoplastic resin film having a lower melting point than that of the air-impermeable film using a multi-layer inflation method and the soundproofing material is heat pressure-molded so that the heat-fusible film is melted to cause the sound absorbing layers to be bonded to the respective side of the air-impermeable film.

Abstract: A drag harness comprises two arm loops, each of which has a fixed length and is adapted to receive a separate arm of a wearer, and a gripping loop having a fixed length, joined to the arm loops. Rather than one gripping loop, a pair of gripping loops, each having a fixed length, can be advantageously used. The arm loops are made from a non-abrading material, which may be rope, such as cotton rope or polyester rope. Alternatively, the non-abrading material may be a material, such as strapping, webbing, or rope, which has a surface finish providing the material with a non-abrading characteristic.

Abstract: A device for attachment to a conventional type of ladder for holding tools and other diverse items in a position for convenient access by a workman on the ladder is described in two embodiments. In both embodiments the device includes a rigid, linearly elongated member carrying a pair of projections having free ends in opposing, spaced relation, the distance between the free ends being selectively adjustable by relative movement of the projections along an axis parallel to a spaced from the axis of the elongated member. In a first described embodiment, the elongated member is formed by a pair of tubular, telescopingly engaged members with one of the projections fixedly mounted to opposite ones of the pair of members. In the preferred embodiment, the elongated member is a one-piece rod with one of the projections fixedly connected thereto and the other projection mounted to a bracket which is slidable along the rod.

Abstract: A lubricator for the wheel flanges of railway vehicle wheels comprises an arm carrying a lubricating pad and a mounting element formed integrally with the arm. The mounting element fits into the entrance of the key slot in the brake beam head beside the brake retainer key. The key head fits in a groove in the top of the mounting element to retain the lubricator in place. When the lubricant is exhausted, the key is partially withdrawn to allow removal of the mounting element and the lubricator is replaced. When partially withdrawn, the key still retains the show on the brake beam head.

Abstract: A lubricating device for a linear guideway, used at either side of the slide block of a linear guideway, comprises: a housing, oil-containing member, magnets and metallic magnetic members. Using a magnetic force to push the oil-containing member against the rail, the magnetic force will not fatigue but will increase with the reduction in distance between the magnets and the metallic magnetic members, therefore, the oil-containing member can be kept in a good contact with the rolling passage of the rail, and the lubricating oil can be continuously transmitted from the oil-containing member to the surface of the rail, thus lubricating the linear guideway automatically without disassembling it.

Abstract: A vehicle fluid drip identification mat for collecting and identifying various fluids from a vehicle is disclosed. The mat is placed underneath the vehicle and dripping fluids are collected. The design of the mat enables the user to identify the location of fluids leakage. The mat design is consisted of illustrated and defined fluid identification sections corresponding to the various vehicle parts. Since each section corresponds to a particular vehicle part, such as engine and transmission, that may potentially be leaking fluid, the user can readily identify which vehicle part of the fluid leakage comes from by simply examining the specific section of the mat that is collecting the leaking fluid. The user can also specify the approximate location of the leak relative to the parked vehicle.

Abstract: The system and the method of obtaining electricity by means of the use of the force of gravity by incorporating pendulums which weight and velocity provide energy for electricity generation while a weight storage from any additional source or structure provide the additional force to overcome resistance by using hydraulic high-pressure chambers or gears in order to power turbine to power pendulums to power an electricity generation or by the use of the any weight to power gears to power pendulums to generate electricity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method or a system of providing disposable absorbent adult undergarments to a consumer in a retail store. The method or system has the steps of providing a package of reusable adult undergarments; providing a package of disposable absorbent adult undergarments; displaying the package of reusable adult undergarments in a first area of the retail store; and displaying the package of disposable absorbent adult undergarments in the first area of the retail store. The first area of the store may be an area which sells similar items, such as an aisle, a department, a rack, a shelving unit, a display and the like. In one embodiment of the present invention, the disposable absorbent adult undergarments are in visual proximity of the reusable adult undergarments.

Abstract: A lift device for an industrial vehicle includes a hydraulic cylinder provided substantially upright between masts and having a piston rod, a pulley provided on a lateral side of an upper end portion of the piston rod, a lift bracket connected to a chain wound around the pulley and movable up and down through the chain by extension and retraction of the piston rod, a hose provided for supplying hydraulic fluid to an attachment installed on the lift bracket, and a guide mechanism provided on a top end of the piston rod for guiding the hose. The guide mechanism includes a plurality of rollers, a support member rotatably supporting the plurality of rollers, and an endless band fitted around the plurality of rollers so as to form an arc-shaped guide surface for supporting the hose. The endless band travels around the plurality of rollers with movement of the hose.

Abstract: The present invention provides an elevator controller including: a main control unit for controlling running of an elevator, in which the main control unit predictively calculates a continuous temperature state of a predetermined componential equipment of the elevator and performs an operation control of the elevator based on the predicted temperature state such that the componential equipment is not overloaded. Accordingly, a temperature rise in the componential equipment is suppressed, thereby enabling to prevent the elevator from becoming inoperable.

Abstract: An elevator control device has: a processing portion for controlling an operation of an elevator based on a clock signal; and a detection portion for comparing the number of edges of the clock signal counted within a preset period of time with the preset number of edges to detect a condition of the clock signal to issue an instruction related to the operation of the elevator to the processing portion in accordance with the detection results.

Abstract: An elevator supervisory system is obtained which is capable of managing abnormality data, operating condition data and car interior video data in association with one another, so that these data can be displayed in association with one another upon occurrence of an abnormality. The system is provided with a supervisory server 20 for concentratedly managing operating condition data, car interior video data and abnormality data in association with one another, and a supervisory terminal device 40 and a monitor 50 that are connected to the supervisory server 20 through a network 34. The operating condition data is data in which an operating condition is recorded together with date and time information at predetermined time intervals, and the car interior video data is data in which videos of the interior of a car 3 related to the operating condition data are recorded.

Abstract: In the method and elevator of the invention, which preferably is an elevator without machine room, in which elevator the elevator car is at least partially supported by a set of hoisting ropes. The hoisting ropes comprise one rope or a number of parallel ropes. The elevator has a traction sheave which moves the elevator car by means of the hoisting ropes. The elevator comprises rope portions of hoisting ropes going upwards and downwards from the elevator car, and the rope portions going upwards from the elevator car are under a first rope tension (T1) and the rope portions going downwards from the elevator car are under a second rope tension (T2). The elevator has a compensating device acting on the hoisting ropes to equalize and/or compensate rope tension and/or rope elongation and/or to render the ratio (T1/T2) of the first and the second rope tensions substantially constant.

Abstract: A disc brake assembly wear indicator configured to be examined by physical contact, i.e. touch, as well as by eyesight to determine wear of the brake assembly friction couple. Physical markings are provided on the assembly carrier and caliper in locations selected so that the tactile-sensible markings are furthest away when the friction couple is new or unknown and adjacent each other when the friction couple wear is at the minimally acceptable level.

Abstract: Disk brakes are located to the interior of the outermost extent of the space frame of the wheelchair, and are within the volume of this space frame, being most commonly under the seat of the occupant of the wheelchair. In this location the disk brakes are subject to unobstructed operation, and will in particular not be subject to detrimentally contacting the garments or covers of an occupant of the wheelchair. The disk brakes are preferably hydraulically actuated, and stabilized by a strut connecting two bearing blocks through each of which passes an associated axle shaft connecting to the hub of an associated wheelchair wheel at an outboard location, and also to a an associated disk brake rotor at an inboard location.

Abstract: A brake system used in a remote-control toy car is disclosed to include brake pads and brake discs alternatively arranged on two holder members at two sides of a differential, two shafts respectively pivotally mounted in the two holder members and deviated from one side of the center line, each shaft having an eccentrically arranged actuating blocks, and two brake rods for pulling by an external pull force to bias the shafts and to force the eccentrically arranged actuating blocks of shafts against the brake discs and brake pads evenly so as to stop the remote-control toy car efficiently.

Abstract: The vehicular brake hydraulic control device includes a plurality of electromagnetic valves arranged at regular intervals on a first attaching plane of a body, and coil assemblies fit over each of the electromagnetic valves, wherein the soil assemblies adjacent to one another are arranged apart by a predetermined gap. The vehicular brake hydraulic control device further includes a rubber seal having a linear segment formed in a convex sectional shape swelling outwardly of the first attaching plane of the body, in which the hem of the seal is sandwiched between the coil assemblies and the first attaching plane of the body, and the apex of the seal enters between the coil assemblies adjacent to one each other.

Abstract: An automatic slack adjuster for vehicle brakes to adjust the brake system to compensate for brake wear. The automatic slack adjuster has a body pivotable about an axis for transmitting torque to a brake shaft and at least one component with a toothed portion that includes a ceramic material, such as for example one or both components of a toothed conical clutch.

Abstract: The present invention is a bearing support apparatus that provides damping to the bearing, and is made of high temperature resistant materials in order that the bearing can be used in a high temperature environment such as a gas turbine engine. The bearing support includes an annular chamber that is filled with a plurality of spherical elements or balls made of a high temperature resistant material like a ceramic, a glass, carbon, or stainless steel. The spherical elements are packed together such that a vibration causes the spherical elements to rub up against each other and dissipate the energy from the vibration. Another embodiment includes a flexible diaphragm within the annular chamber and a pressure fluid source to compact the spherical elements in order to vary the damping capability of the apparatus.

Abstract: A damper including a valve movable between an open position and a closed position to selectively alter the compression damping rate of the shock absorber. The valve may be responsive to a vertical acceleration sensor.

Abstract: A working cylinder with end position damping which has at least one telescoping damping pin, which upon the approach to the corresponding end position of the piston plunges into a receiving opening, which closes off a damping chamber and forms a damping element, in an end part of the working cylinder or in the piston.

Abstract: A hydraulic system bleed device for applying pressure to a pedal associated with a hydraulic system so as to permit the hydraulic system to be bled by a single person. The hydraulic system bleed device includes a cylinder with an internal compression spring, extension shafts extendable from within the cylinder, a telescoping extension shaft, a pedal attachment assembly, a steering wheel attachment assembly, and a lever for compressing the cylinder spring to provide an urging force against a hydraulic system pedal.

Abstract: A utility trailer provides a frame defining a forward open bottom work space, a medially rearward deck and a rearwardmost extendable impact attenuator. Hitch structure encloses the forward portion of the work space. The impact attenuator is deployable spacedly rearwardly of the utility trailer in work site mode and provides frictional, mechanical and inertial devices to attenuate a forwardly directed impact. Additional impact attenuators extend between the hitch structure and a vehicle in towing motion. Plural jacks provide work site leveling and positional stability. The utility trailer provides an arch supported hoist to service the workspace and carries signs to provide traffic information and direction.

Abstract: A laminated damper intended to be used to support and dampen vibrations in a bearing, where the damper includes a plurality of laminates of a flexible yet rigid material, the damper having an L-shape proximal end and a bearing support surface on the distal end, and where the distal end is spaced far enough from the proximal end that a vibration produces a relative sliding motion between laminates that the friction developed produces the damping of the vibration. The preferred embodiment of the laminated damper includes one or more layers of a viscoelastic material sandwiched between a plurality of supporting laminates, where a vibration flexes the supporting laminates and creates a shear force in the viscoelastic layer between the laminates. The shear force in the viscoelastic layer dampens the vibration.

Abstract: A towing arrangement includes a pivotal handle which allows a user to position the handle more comfortably that would otherwise be possible with a conventional towing arrangement. The relative motion of the handle can also increase the maneuverability of a piece of luggage by eliminating the need for a person to reposition his or her hand on the handle when attempting to redirect the piece of luggage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrodynamic torque converter having a driving pump wheel and a driven turbine wheel, which is situated in the housing so it is rotatable, which is attachable to the output shaft of an internal combustion engine, and having a converter bypass clutch which has a piston, which is connected to the housing with the aid of a coupling spring unit so it is rotationally fixed but movable in the axial direction. In order to provide a hydrodynamic torque converter through which the engagement of the converter bypass clutch is improved, the coupling spring unit has flow conduction means, which influence the speed of a flow medium between the piston and the turbine wheel.

Abstract: A shift control apparatus includes an automatic transmission provided with a first friction-engagement element and a second friction-engagement element; and a friction-engagement element control section configured to control the first and second friction-engagement elements. The friction-engagement element control section includes a target-value setting section configured to set a first target differential speed; a first control section configured to bring a rotational speed difference of the first friction-engagement element gradually close to the first target differential speed; and a second control section. The second control section includes a torque-capacity calculating section configured to calculate a total transfer-torque capacity, and a distribution ratio setting section configured to set a distribution ratio between transfer-torque capacities of the first and second friction-engagement elements.

Abstract: A flexible and rigid bi-status coupler and its application device related to a mechanical kinetic energy coupler provided with an input side and an output side, wherein, the kinetic transmission feature is related to a flexible acceleration with revolution difference when the rotary kinetic energy is transmitted from the input side to the output side, and the kinetic transmission feature is related to a rigid transmission without revolution difference when the rotary kinetic energy is transmitted back from the output side to the input side.

Abstract: A flexible and rigid bi-status coupler and its application device related to a mechanical kinetic energy coupler provided with an input side and an output side, wherein, the kinetic transmission feature is related to a flexible acceleration with revolution difference when the rotary kinetic energy is transmitted from the input side to the output side, and the kinetic transmission feature is related to a rigid transmission without revolution difference when the rotary kinetic energy is transmitted back from the output side to the input side.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for bottled beverage distribution. Apparatus includes bin, means for receiving bottles, sensor and receipt dispenser. Method of selling includes providing an inventory, assigning identification indicia, assigning first and second purchase prices and positioning apparatus for receiving, storing and dispensing receipt. Method of distributing includes delivering to a first location water bottles, positioning at a second location a receiving, storing and receipt dispensing apparatus, and retrieving empty bottles from the apparatus. Method of distributing includes creating an account, assigning a first amount charged for each bottle sold, assigning a second amount deducted from the first amount for each bottle received, delivering bottles and positioning a receiving, storing and receipt dispensing apparatus.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides for a method comprising determining sales data associated with a sales device (e.g., a vending machine) and adjusting a level of sensitivity of a currency validator based on the sales data.

Abstract: A large rectangular rotary table includes a fabricated tubular metal frame having top plates for supporting fixtures and large motor vehicle parts. A center portion of the table frame is supported by an annular turret bearing mounted on a base plate spaced above a floor plate by adjustable leveling screws. A drive unit is also supported by the base plate within the bearing and the center portion of the table frame and includes a planocentric gear reducer driven by an electric servo motor projecting above the table. A laterally projecting torque arm is mounted on the output of the gear reducer and is connected to the table frame by a sliding drive pin assembly which prevents radial loads on the gear reducer when the table is indexed. A fluid actuated table locating pin alternately engages a locating seat on each end of the table after the table is indexed.