Abstract: A wind turbine system includes a variable blade assembly including adjustable sails and wing shaped masts expanding the wind velocity capture envelope. The blade assembly turns a hydraulic pump, which pressurizes fluid and stores the pressurized fluid in a chamber in the support tower. Pressurized fluid is directed via an electronically controllable proportioning valve to a hydraulic motor which is coupled to an electric generator. A computer control module operates the proportioning valve regulating pressure to the hydraulic motor, maintaining generator rotational speed, and providing consistent output frequency to the power grid. Stored energy in the high pressure tank is used to continue generator operation after the winds cease, allowing early warning notification to the power management system of impending power loss. Residual pressure maintained in the high pressure tank allows restart operations via hydraulic pressure rather than power grid energy drain.

Abstract: A system and method for power control in wind turbines are provided. The method includes switching a plurality of switching devices in a power conversion component of the wind turbine system in a normal switching mode to provide power flow through the power conversion component. The method further includes switching the plurality of switches devices in the power conversion component of the wind turbine system in a short circuit switching mode to prevent power flow through the power conversion component.

Abstract: A wind-driven power source comprises a propeller-driven rotor structure and a stature structure carrying clusters of copper-wire wound ferromagnetic cores as voltage generators. The cores are arranged in pairs spaced apart by hard rubber rollers which engage the inside surface of a load ring forming part of the rotor structure. The overall rotor structure comprises the large diameter load ring, a smaller diameter root ring and a plurality of aerodynamic blades extending radially outwardly from the root ring and secured either by saddle blocks or integral bonding to the load ring. The load ring may be aluminum or plastic. Permanent magnets are arranged around the load ring to interact with the voltage generator structures to produce three-phase electricity.

Abstract: A locking device of extendable and retractable container semi-trailers comprises four link bars, two lock pin assemblies, a crossmember, a falling tube and a pull assembly. Two ends of the pull assembly are connected with two link bars and one lock pin assembly respectively. Said pull assembly comprises an automatic locking and releasing device fixed rotatablely between a bottom plate and a top plate of said crossmember. The pull assembly is rotated round the automatic locking and releasing device to a locking place, and the automatic locking and releasing device locks said pull assembly. The falling tube acts on the automatic locking and releasing device, and the pull assembly is released.

Abstract: A vending machine (10) is provided for storing items. The vending machine (10) includes a lock (18) to control access to the interior of the vending machine (10).

Abstract: A hatch cover assembly for covering an opening in a vessel wherein a hatch port extends outwardly about the opening includes a hatch cover hingedly attached to the hatch port, and at least one latch assembly for fastening the hatch cover to the hatch port. The latch assembly includes a cam mount extending from the hatch port, and a first cam pin coupled to the cam mount. The first cam pin has a pin axis. A bolt member includes a first end and a second end, and the bolt member has a centerline axis extending between the first end and the second end. The centerline axis is generally perpendicular to the pin axis, and the first end is hingedly attached to the first cam pin about the pin axis. A securing member is in threaded relationship with the bolt member second end. The securing member is rotatable about the centerline axis of the bolt member. A cam member includes a cam lever portion and a clevis portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a security device (1) for securing a handle (7) to a clasp (8) so as to prevent operation of said handle (2), the security device comprising a first housing having a bolt (4) extending therefrom and a second housing (3) comprising retaining means (5) for receiving and retaining a distal end of the bolt to secure the first and second housings together; in a first state the first and second housings being separate from each other and separate from said handle to which the security device is to be secured; the first and second housings being assemblable into a second state in which the first and second housings are secured together by means of engagement of the bolt with the retaining means, wherein, in use, in the second state the security device may enclose at least a portion of said handle within an interior of the security device and wherein the bolt may pass through an aperture in the handle and an aperture in the clasp; wherein, in use, in the second state the second housin

Abstract: For latching an object member, a latch member is mounted on a base member so as to be movable between a first position where the latch member does not engage the object member and a second position where the latch member engages the object member. Movement of the latch member is controlled depending on the number of times of movement of a cam member which is mounted on the base member for following movement of the object member. A lock member is interposed between the base member and at least one of the cam member and the latch member. The lock member is movable between a lock position for limiting movement of at least one of the cam member and the latch member and a non-lock position for not limiting movement of at least one of the cam member and the latch member.

Abstract: The invention is a bolt-type seal lock for use with shipping containers or similar kinds of applications where seal locks are needed. The seal includes a bolt and a separate locking body. The locking body holds a locking mechanism that engages with an end of the bolt when it is inserted into the locking body. The locking body houses a flash memory or equivalent electronic storage device that stores shipping or transportation data relating to the contents of the shipping container. The seal also has a locking mechanism that can be released by a special tool through a lateral access opening. The lateral opening is covered by an identification tab that serves as an identification mechanism for indicating seal tampering and as a barrier to access to the locking mechanism. The identification tab is replaceable which makes the seal recyclable and reusable by shipping companies having a need for large numbers of bolt-type seal locks.

Abstract: A door assembly comprising a door substrate having an aperture, a bell crank including a first arm having a pivot axis, a second arm, and a base therebetween, wherein the second arm extends through the aperture of the door substrate, a door handle that operatively engages the second arm of the bell crank past the aperture of the door substrate, and a back plate secured to the bell crank. A further invention is a bell crank for a door handle comprising a first arm being capable of pivoting about an axis, a second arm, and a base connecting the first arm to the second arm, wherein the first arm and the base rotate about the axis in a planar direction.

Abstract: A locking device is provided for preventing an outside door handle assembly, having a handle, a stem extending out from the handle, and a counterweight operably connected between the handle and a release rod, from activating the release rod in response to a motor vehicle impact. The locking device includes a catch fixedly secured to the counterweight and engageable with the stem in response to the motor vehicle impact in order to prevent the handle from activating the release rod.

Abstract: A vehicle bumper beam which has an elongated shape and which is to be attached at longitudinally opposite end portions thereof to respective side members of a vehicle through respective impact absorbing members, the bumper beam being characterized in that: (a) the bumper beam is formed of a flat-sheet-shaped metallic material, which is subjected to a press working to be formed to have a predetermined shape; (b) a width W2 of the connecting portion is larger in the longitudinally opposite end portions as attached portions at which the bumper beam is attached to the side members, than a width W1 of the connecting portion in the longitudinally central portion, while a height H2 of the protruding portions is smaller in the longitudinally opposite end portions as the attached portions, than a height H1 of the protruding portions in the longitudinally central portion, by a range allowing the longitudinally opposite end portions to have a bending strength higher than a crush strength of the impact absorbing members,

Abstract: A rechargeable pet waste cleaner that uses two rotating brushes to pick up waste, for easy suctioning by suction force created by a motor and fan. The said motor is capable of changing direction of rotation in other to flush the unit by forcing soap and water in a flush chamber over the rotating brushes. It is a cordless light weight device, slim and strong and serves as a walking cane with a wheel.

Abstract: A flexible carrier apparatus comprising two rods and two flexible straps. The flexible straps are attached at opposite ends of the rods. One rod is placed under and then above the other rod, thus creating two nooses from the flexible straps, used to carry objects. A netting portion spanning the flexible straps is used to carry smaller objects. A securing device may be used to hold the objects together when the apparatus is not being carrier. A holding device may be used to hold the apparatus in position to receive objects.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed providing a top portion and a bottom portion having a channel. The top portion can be rotated into an open position with respect to the bottom portion to allow a handle of a shopping bag to be placed into the channel. After the handle of the shopping bag has been placed into the channel, the top portion can be rotated into a closed position with respect to the bottom portion to prevent the handle of the shopping bag from being removed from the channel.

Abstract: A mirror assembly (30) has a housing (32) that houses a mirrored reflecting surface (40) for enabling a person in a driver's compartment of a vehicle cab (10) to look through a side door window opening (20) and see a field of view toward the rear of the vehicle. The mirror assembly mounting (32) includes a mounting bar (42) that is attached to the side door, that has a length running along the top margin of the door, and that along at least a portion of that length comprises an upwardly open channel (50) for collecting rainwater runoff from the roof and carrying it rearward before the runoff can wash across the window opening.

Abstract: A holding rack for mounting on truck tailgates is disclosed. The inventive holding rack is used with a truck bed to securely haul loads with a truck. The holding rack broadly includes a rack body for receiving the load, a hold-down mechanism that attaches to the rack body to engage the load, and a support frame. The support frame attaches to the tailgate and shiftably receives the holding rack and thereby permits placement of the rack in a stored position and in a load-supporting position where the load is secured while the tailgate is in its upright, latched position.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automotive storage apparatus which can store various types of articles so as to improve the convenience for use. An automotive storage apparatus has a storage apparatus main body in which an opening which opens upward can be covered and uncovered by a slidable lid unit and a box unit which can detachably be installed in the storage apparatus main body and which covers part of the opening when installed, and in such a state that the box unit is installed in the storage apparatus main body, the lid unit is in abutment with the box unit at an end portion thereof, so as to cover the remaining portion of the opening.

Abstract: A multi-functional cargo area assembly for a cargo bed of a vehicle includes a first and a second sidewall disposed in a transversely spaced relationship, and an integrally formed guide track in the first and second sidewalls. The cargo area assembly also includes extendible sidewall portions. The cargo area assembly further includes a movable divider panel supported with the guide track by a support rod, and extending transversely between the first and second sidewalls, wherein the divider panel includes a positioning mechanism for fixedly locating the divider panel.

Abstract: A locking hinge (10) includes a first hinge panel (12a) and a second hinge panel (12b) pivotably connected by a pivot pin (14) about a pivoting axis (P). A locking rod (16) is slidably received by one of the first or second hinge panels (12a, 12b) along a sliding axis (S). The sliding axis (S) is substantially parallel the pivoting axis (P). A vehicle door structure (50) includes a first panel (102a) pivotably connected relative a second panel (102b) by a first hinge (104a). A third panel (102c) is pivotably connected relative the second panel (102b) by the locking hinge (10). Pivotable movement of the second panel (102b) relative the third panel (102c) is prevented when the locking hinge (10) is in a locked state. The third panel (102c) is pivotably connected to a vehicle floor (106) by a second hinge (104c) to permit unobstructed access to a stowage cavity (125) under the vehicle floor (106) for stowing a collapsible stow-to-floor seat (150).

Abstract: A bulk container liner assembly for use in conjunction with a bulk material cargo container comprises structure incorporated therein such that restraint forces are impressed upon or transmitted to the back or rear wall member of the bulk material cargo container liner, along linearly seamed loci, so as to effectively prevent the back or rear wall member of the bulk material cargo container liner from experiencing or undergoing any outward bulging thereof under the influence of the hydrostatic head load forces generated internally within the bulk material cargo container liner as a result of the charging of bulk cargo material into the interior portion of the bulk material cargo container liner.

Abstract: A tonneau system for a cargo box of a vehicle having a support frame connectable to the cargo box. A cover spans the support frame and is positionable between a tensioned position and an untensioned position. A pivot block is mounted to the support frame, while the cover is coupled to a rear bracket member. The rear bracket member carries the cover and pivotally engages the pivot block such that the rear bracket member rotates between a raised position and a lowered position. The rear bracket member can be automatically locked in the lowered position. A bow member couples the cover along a cross vehicle direction. The bow member or other member can operate to tension the cover in the cross vehicle direction.

Abstract: An assembly includes a vehicle folding top that can cover or expose a roof opening, and a roller blind that is arranged beneath the folding top when in a closed condition. The roller blind can fully or partly cover the roof opening exposed by the folding top.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle with a removable top, comprising a stowable rigid roof that is provided with a forward roof element (15) and a rear roof element (17), a stowing space for the roof, which is located between the seats and the rear hood of the vehicle, first displacement means (35) for moving the roof elements side by side when the roof is opened, and second pivoting means (37, 43, 47) for displacing the roof elements by pivoting said roof elements between the closed state of the roof in which the elements are arranged in a substantially horizontal direction and the open state of the roof in which the elements are disposed in an essentially vertical direction within the stowing space.

Abstract: A trim panel (10) includes at least one integrally-formed first member (12) and at least one integrally-formed second member (14) extend from an outboard surface (16) of the trim panel (10). The at least one integrally-formed first member (12) engages an inboard surface (42) of a barrier (36) to push the barrier (36) in an outboard direction. The at least one integrally-formed second member (14) extends through an opening or perforation (40) of the barrier (36) to retain the barrier (36) to the trim panel (10). The barrier (36) may be a water/acoustic ingression barrier (36). The at least one integrally-formed first member (12) causes an adhesive bead (44) arranged on an outboard surface (46) of the barrier (36) to positively engage an inboard surface (48) of an inner door panel (38). The at least one integrally-formed second member (14) extends through an opening or perforation (40) of the barrier (36) to retain the barrier (36) with the interior door trim panel (10).

Abstract: A vehicle door generally includes a drop door capable of covering an opening in a vehicle body and a drop door formed to include an access doorway having an access door. The vehicle may be self-propelled or towed, as in the case of a trailer. The drop door can move relative to the vehicle body between a opened position uncovering its opening and a closed position covering the opening. The access door can move between an open and closed position to allow access to the vehicle interior without opening the drop door.

Abstract: A weather strip has a mounting base portion which is mounted on a flange and a seal portion which is integrally provided on the mounting base portion, so as to seal a gap between a vehicle body opening open/close member and a vehicle body opening peripheral part. The mounting base portion is provided with at least an exterior side wall and a bottom wall, and a connecting portion between the exterior side wall and the bottom wall is formed more rigid than the other portions of the mounting base portion, a pressure sensitive adhesive double sided tape being bonded to an interior side surface of the exterior side wall. A flange contact portion which holds a distal end of the flange is formed on an inner surface of the bottom wall at a position in the vicinity of the connecting portion with the exterior side wall, while a caulking member which seals the distal end of the flange is mounted on the inner surface of the bottom wall except for the portion where the flange contact portion is formed.

Abstract: An armrest assembly secured to a substrate comprising an armrest having a cavity and at least one tee lock, a grab handle having a least one side wing, and wherein the grab handle is secured to the cavity of the armrest by operatively engaging the at least tee lock with the at least one side wing.

Abstract: A side-under spoiler insuring an excellent workability at the time of attaching a side-under spoiler to a lower side of a vehicle body via a bracket. A side-under spoiler 1 is supported by a vehicle body 2 via a bracket 3 provided at a lower side of the vehicle body 2. The side-under spoiler 1 includes a side-under spoiler body 7 supported at the lower part of the bracket 3 by supporting sections 5 of the bracket 3 elongated in the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle body 2; attaching sections 6 for engaging the side-under spoiler body 7 with the supporting sections 7; and guides 7 fir the attaching section 6 to the supporting sections 5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus with flexible attachments for reducing drag on a vehicle having a generally planar rear surface. The use of flexible vane attachments allows the rear doors of the trailer to fully open and close effortlessly. The apparatus includes a pair of vanes, each vane having a leading edge and a trailing edge. A first flexible attachment means connects an upper end of each vane's leading edge to a side of said vehicle, while a second flexible attachment means connects a lower end of each leading edge to the vehicle side. At least one third flexible attachment means connects the trailing edge of each vane to the rear surface of the vehicle. Other additional cables may be needed for additional vane support depending on vane length and profile. The vanes redirect air flowing along the sides of the vehicle into a volume of low pressure air behind said rear surface.

Abstract: A cab for a construction machine is provided which is cost effective, good in strength as a cab, usable in narrow sites where an obstacle exists, and good in front visibility and design. The cab for a construction machine has left front, left rear, right front and right rear pillars 12, 13, 14, 15 which vertically extend. The left rear and right rear pillars 13, 15 are made of a pipe material, and the rear part of the cab has greater rigidity than the front part of the cab. The left front and right front pillars 12, 14 are respectively constituted by at least two press-molded parts which are respectively formed into a specified shape by press molding.

Abstract: A system for discharging exhaust air from a radiator in a straddle type vehicle (e.g., a motorcycle) is provided that can discharge heated air from the radiator to the outside of the vehicle in an efficient manner. The system comprises a radiator that can be positioned farther forward than an engine in the straddle type vehicle. A front cowl at least partially covers the front portion of the vehicle, including the radiator and engine. The front cowl comprises at least one vent passage for receiving outside air and directing such air rearward and at least one discharge port for discharging exhaust air from the radiator. Because of a pressure difference occurring due to high-speed air current flowing along the at least one vent passage, the heated exhaust air can be positively discharged from the radiator through the at least one discharge port.

Abstract: A cockpit assembly generally includes a cast alloy backbone, an intermediate plastic support member, and an instrument panel. The cast alloy backbone extends laterally and defines attachment features. The intermediate support member provides structural support to the various devices of the cockpit assembly, and is connected to the backbone through molding of the plastic around the attachment features. The instrument panel is connected to the support member and defines an interior surface exposed to the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rear support (12) for a vehicle (24) that is to be fitted to the rear end of the body (22) of the vehicle (24) in the vicinity of a door (14) movable to pivot about an axis that is substantially horizontal, pivoting being enabled by at least one hinge (16) having a stationary portion and a portion secured to the door, said portion being movable relative to the stationary portion, the support (12) being shaped to receive the stationary portion of at least one hinge (16) and to enable it to be secured to the body (22), and also to receive at least one item of functional equipment (32, 34, 36) of the vehicle (24).

Abstract: The method is used for mounting a roof module (10) on a roof frame structure (12), having a roof opening (20), of a vehicle body (14), wherein the roof module (10), which contains a roof module panel (16) and a roof liner (18), is brought from outside into a defined inserted position relative to the roof opening (20), thereby forming an adhesive connection with the roof frame structure (12), and wherein the roof liner (18) in the inserted position has at least one roof liner portion (24) protruding over a roof frame member (22) of the roof frame structure (12).

Abstract: A carriage system of a sunshade in a motor vehicle includes a carriage having a guiding piece and a connecting piece. The guiding piece is coupled to the connecting piece such that the connecting piece may be released in a nondestructive manner.

Abstract: An insulated vent cap includes a cover member having a circumferential rim extending around corresponding circumferential edges of both a substantially rigid cover sheet and a substantially rigid base sheet, wherein the base sheet is spaced apart from, and below, the cover sheet, to thereby define a sealed, air-tight insulating void there-between. A spacer extends from the coversheet to the base sheet, whereby the cover and base sheets are maintained spaced apart to maintain the insulated void or space between the cover and base sheets irregardless of ambient temperatures external and internal to the vent on an enclosure to which the vent cap is mounted.

Abstract: A collapsible high chair for children comprises a frame, a seat portion, a backrest and an adjusting mechanism, all of which are sequentially connected with. The adjusting mechanism further comprises a pivotal member and a first engaging unit for connecting the seat portion with the frame at a first portion and a second portion of the pivotal member. Two actuating pieces of the first engaging unit respectively cooperate with two rods and make the rods be removed from the pivotal member at the first portion so as to allow the seat portion being pivotally rotated about the second portion. Also, the backrest can be rotated relative to the seat portion, so that the volume of the collapsed high chair is very small. Besides, the seat portion includes at least a movable piece with a bump for be engaged into the slits with different height at the arm of the seat portion to adjust the tray in height.

Abstract: A vehicle seat device includes a headrest rear portion and a headrest front portion provided at a first vehicle, the headrest rear portion supported at a seat back, the headrest front portion moved between a fully closed position and a fully opened position, a driving portion driving the headrest front portion so as to move between the fully closed position and the fully opened position, an impact detecting portion detecting an impact applied to the first vehicle or detecting that an impact will be applied to the first vehicle and outputting a detected signal, a control portion controlling the driving portion to move the headrest front portion, a memory portion memorizing vehicle information including the detected signal, the memory portion memorizing information related to an actuating status of the headrest front portion and an occurrence of an actual vehicle collision at a predetermined timing.

Abstract: An acoustic structure of seat back in which speaker units are provided in a padding of the seat back. The padding includes: a frontal backrest surface area which is recessed backwardly of the seat back; and securing holes formed in that frontal backrest surface area. An enclosure of each speaker unit, in which each speaker is securely accommodated, is secured in each of the securing holes. A sound-conductive cushion element is juxtaposed on the foregoing recessed frontal backrest surface area of padding so as to lie on a frontal side of each of the speaker units. The sound-conductive cushion element may be of a network structure to not only provide an improved back support touch, but also achieve an improved conductivity of sounds from the speaker units to a user's back portion. Those padding and sound-conductive cushion element are covered with a trim cover assembly.

Abstract: A back construction includes a base with a yoke formed by a cross member and upright side arms that define a U-shape, armrests supported by the side arms, and a seat and back also supported by the side arms for synchronized motion upon recline of the back. Specifically, the side arms define a back tilt axis about which the back rotates upon recline. The back includes a back structure with configured ends that engage the side arms for rotation about the back tilt axis, and further define a seat tilt axis for supporting rotation/movement of the seat upon recline of the back.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fixing a first part (22) of a motor vehicle seat which is adjustable relative to a second part (28), relative to said second part (28), comprising a) an outer piece (20), connected to the first part (22) of the seat, having a toothing (24), b) an inner piece (26), connected to the second part (28), having a toothing (30) engaged in an engaging region (34) with the toothing (24) of the outer piece (20), whereby outer piece (20) and inner piece (26) together form two clamping gaps (38, 40), each of which tapers in countersense, c) two clamping pieces (42, 44), of which one clamping piece (42) is arranged in one of the clamping gaps (38, 40) and d) an elastic means, pre-tensioning each clamping piece (42, 44) in the corresponding clamping gap (38, 40) in a clamped position.

Abstract: An adjustable armrest assembly comprises a supporting tube having a chamber and a plurality of positioning grooves formed within the chamber, and a height control member slidably engaged along the chamber of the supporting tube; the height control member is connected to a armrest and provided with a positioning block, wherein the positioning block can be selectively driven to disengage from or engage with any one of the positioning grooves such that the armrest can be adjusted and fixed to a desirable height.

Abstract: A footrest assembly for a massage chair comprises a pivotal seat, a connecting seat, a stretchable rack, a connecting rod assembly and a motor assembly. A screw shaft is mounted on the connecting seat, and a drive block is screwed on the screw shaft. A first rail is mounted between the pivotal seat and the connecting seat. A second rail is mounted between the connecting seat and the stretchable rack, the connecting rod assembly is disposed between the pivotal seat and the stretchable rack, and the drive block drives the connecting rod assembly to move forward or backward. The motor assembly comprises a motor and a gear set and serves to rotate the screw shaft.

Abstract: A sling chair includes a back frame member having side rails held in substantially parallel relation by a pair of cross bar members. In one embodiment, the cross bar members are generally curved so as to extend away from the back faces of the side rails, forming a concave back structure which can receive a sling member and, eventually, a seated occupant. The cross bar members are adapted to retain the sling member in secure fashion through upper and lower backrest assemblies, resulting in better support and more efficient assembly. The present invention also facilitates separate provisioning of decorative features to improve the chair's aesthetic qualities.

Abstract: A juvenile restraint system includes a juvenile seat and a tether coupled at one end to the juvenile seat and at an opposite end to an anchor provided in a vehicle.

Abstract: A retainer sleeve for retaining a rotary bit includes a longitudinally slit cylindrical portion defining a longitudinal axis, and at least four circumferentially spaced tabs deformed generally radially inwardly from the cylindrical portion. The sleeve is formed from a sheet of spring steel having a thickness of at least 0.048 inches. Each tab comprises a connector section inclined from the cylindrical portion in a generally radially inward and longitudinally rearward direction and a keeper section extending rearwardly from a free end of the connector section. The keeper section includes a first flat surface facing the axis and oriented parallel thereto, and a second flat surface facing rearwardly and oriented perpendicularly to the axis.

Abstract: A hub cover is configured to be mounted to a wheel regardless of the spoke configuration of the wheel. The bicycle hub cover is capable of being attached to a bicycle hub that has a hub shell. The hub shell has a hub flange and a cap member. The hub cover comprises a cylindrical part, a retaining part, and a connecting part. The cylindrical part is capable of being attached to the cap member, which is mounted to the hub shell on the axially outward side of the hub flange. The retaining part is configured to latch onto the hub flange. The connecting part is configured to extend radially outward from the cylindrical part and connect the cylindrical part and the retaining part together.

Abstract: A bicycle hub fastening structure employs an easy-to-connect connecting structure to improve the ease and efficiency with which an internally geared bicycle hub is fastened to a bicycle frame. The fastening structure has a nut member, a rotation prevention member and a connecting part. The nut member has a first contact surface and a threaded bore. The rotation prevention member has a cylindrical main body with a second contact surface contacting the first contact surface, a first (frame) restricting part configured to restrict rotation relative to a bicycle frame, and a second (hub axle) restricting part configured to restrict rotation relative to the hub axle. The connecting part has a retaining member attached to the nut member and serves to connect the nut member and the rotation prevention member together in a freely rotatable manner.

Abstract: A method of controlling a trailer brake system using a trailer brake controller positioned within a passenger vehicle is provided. The method includes obtaining intended braking inputs and developing an effective baseline trailer brake controller output profile based thereon. The method scales the effective baseline trailer brake controller output profile in response to an adjustable gain setting set by an operator. A vehicle velocity is obtained and used to calculate a correction factor to the effective baseline trailer brake controller output profile. The effective baseline trailer brake controller output profile is then adjusted using the correction factor to generate a corrected trailer brake controller output signal.