Abstract: A bumper system for an automobile vehicle includes, in an exemplary embodiment, a beam configured to attach to the vehicle, and a thermoplastic energy absorber coupled to the beam. The energy absorber includes an upper portion including a frame portion and a body having a plurality of tunable crush lobes extending from the frame portion. The energy absorber also includes an underbar spaced apart from the upper portion and a plurality of connecting towers extending between the upper portion and the underbar and connecting the underbar to the upper portion.

Abstract: An integrated lifting apparatus for attaching to a sling has a generally horizontal base and at least one upright post extending from the base. Each post is generally hollow and has a cut-away upper surface, as well as a vertical slot near such upper surface. A horizontal bore extends through each post near its upper end. A threaded bolt having an enlarged head on one end, preferably constructed of high strength and/or shear resistant material, is inserted through each bore and the loop of a sling. A lock nut is threaded onto the end of the bolt to secure the bolt in place.

Abstract: An apparatus for constraining and lifting rigid elongated material, such as pipe, is disclosed. The apparatus is structured so that it separates or decouples the pipe-constraining function and the lifting function. Consequently, the pipe-constraining apparatus is not classified as a “lifting” device and a relatively lighter-weight construction can be used to meet regulatory requirements.

Abstract: A hoist assembly and system capable of being adjusted prior to the lifting and transporting of the loads to accommodate infinite center of gravity changes on loads, such that no changes in position occur during the lifting and transporting process.

Abstract: A remote controlled pick-up device adapted for use by individuals from elevated positions, examples of which include, e.g., a hunter position in a tree stand, a worker on a scaffold or roof, or a police officer or fireman retrieving an object from a storm drain. The device is operated remotely from any desired elevation, enabling the operator to grip or otherwise manipulate objects or articles that are located at a different (e.g., lower) position in order to retrieve or otherwise reposition them as so desired.

Abstract: Device for a tow pin to lead a cable, such as a chain, wire, hawser, etc, onboard a vessel, comprising a number of cylinders that can be hoisted and lowered, where each of the cylinders comprises a rotary stopping element, facing each other, to prevent that the cable runs out of the tow pin. Said stopping element can be turned outwards with the help of a piston arrangement arranged in the cylinder, and that the stopping element can be turned outwards in the whole of the working area of the tow pin.

Abstract: A modular floor storage system that may be easily and quickly mounted, dismounted, and locked into position without the need for elaborate mounting track systems. Further the modular floor storage system may be configured in many ways by the user and located in several locations within the vehicle. Electrical connection may also be provided allowing power to be supplied for purposes such as battery-charging, lighting and the incorporation of cooling or heating capacity to the storage system.

Abstract: An adjustable storage system includes one or more adjustable storage units. The storage units generally comprise opposing panels comprising a polymer material and one or more shelf supports means that are integral with the panels. Shelves and/or drawers, also made from polymer materials, may then be disposed between the panels. Storage units may be added to the storage system by adding additional panels. In some embodiments, adjacent storage units of a storage unit may share a panel.

Abstract: A storage device (1), in particular for a motor vehicle (2) including a bottom wall (10) fixed to a vehicle, a movable wall which is embodied in one piece and forms a door (14) and a lateral wall (12). The inventive device can take up the following positions: an unfolded closed position, wherein the bottom wall (10), the lateral wall (12) and the door (14) define therebetween a first substantially closed storing volume (32), an unfolded open position, wherein the device forms an access opening (34) to the first storing volume and a retracted closed position, wherein the access opening is closed by the door and wherein the bottom wall (10), the lateral wall (12) and the door (14) define therebetween a second storing volume (32) which is substantially enclosed in the first storing volume.

Abstract: A console assembly for use in a passenger seating area of a vehicle includes a console housing having a storage area defined therein. An armrest is pivotally connected to the console housing and is movable between a first position extending at least partially over a top surface of the console housing and at least one second position. The armrest includes a closeout section, a receiving portion operatively connected to the closeout section and a console lid slidably connected to the receiving portion. A console accessory tray is adjustably positioned adjacent the console housing between a stored position and a deployed position extending rearward of the console housing. The console accessory tray includes a display surface accessible to occupants in a rear portion of the passenger seating area.

Abstract: A vehicle body front structure for a saddle-ride type vehicle. A side upper part forming an upper surface is provided to a front cowl so that traveling wind flowing in a longitudinal direction of the body along the upper surface of the front cowl flows below a handlebar. The resulting structure reduces air resistance by wind pressure, secures windshield performance and reduces the weight of the front of the body.

Abstract: A convertible vehicle with a movable roof and at least one movable cover part that in its closed position, covers a receiving area for the opened roof situated in the auto body and which can be moved up by at least one drive element is provided. The at least one drive element is arranged on a fastening device that can be mounted on the auto body which is also a support for at least one control unit, a hydraulic pump and connections of control lines leading to the drive units for roof movement. A multifunctional holding or fastening device with several connection flanges to accommodate at least one control unit, a pump, and connections for emerging hydraulic lines is also provided. The multifunctional holding device is designed as a support for at least one drive element for a cover part of a compartment top of a convertible vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a deflection device for an adjustment device of a motor vehicle for the deflection of an elongate, flexible traction means which can be moved along a direction of extent by means of an adjustment drive and to which a motor vehicle part which is to be adjusted with the adjustment device can be connected. The deflection device comprising a support, at least one deflection element which is arranged on the support, a receptacle which is integrally formed on the support and protrudes from the support for the deflection element, an undercut which is formed on the receptacle and an elastic element which is integrally formed on the support or the deflection element and acts on the deflection element in such a manner that the deflection element tends to engage in the undercut of the receptacle.

Abstract: A ribbed armrest for inclusion in an automobile door assembly includes a substrate section and a ribbed armrest section. The ribbed armrest section is over-molded onto the substrate section which provides support thereto. The ribbed armrest section includes a plurality of ribs that provide flexibility and a soft cushioned feel. A method of forming the ribbed armrest include a step in which the substrate is injection molded followed by a step in which the armrest section is injection molded onto the substrate section. Trim panels and door assemblies incorporating the ribbed armrest are also provided.

Abstract: A multi-insert cap blow-molding method for molding a hollow plastic product which is integrally formed with elongate fastening members. Each fastening member is seated in a groove defined in a lower mold. Each fastening member is composed of an elongate outer insert cap and an inner insert cap which is positioned in the outer insert cap to be separated from a bottom surface of the outer insert cap and to divide a space defined in the outer insert cap into an upper space and a lower space. A hollow parison is positioned between an upper mold and the lower mold. Hot air is blown into the parison with the upper and lower molds enclosing the parison to mold the parison and integrally fuse a portion of the parison to an inner surface of the fastening member. Then, the resultant product which is cooled, discharged and finished.

Abstract: The present invention provides a deflector with a positioning device for a car including a deflector unit with two ends, a fastener unit, a connecting unit, and a supporting unit. Each end of the deflector unit has at least two sliding grooves installed on the car body with the connecting unit and fastener unit. The fastener unit includes two fastener plates and a positioning component. The connecting unit includes two connecting bars and a universal joint, each connecting bar being fastened to the first and second connecting ends of the sliding groove of the deflector unit. The other end of the connecting bar has a fastening bar section, which can fasten to the fastening edge of the fastener plate. The supporting unit is set between the deflector unit and car body for a buffering effect. The invention allows for convenient assembly and installation without drilling, while maintaining stability and practicality.

Abstract: A left support pillar includes a protective portion extending substantially vertically in front of a back rest of the operator seat so as to cover an operator seat sideways, a fixing portion fixed onto a rotating frame at a position behind the operator seat, and a connecting portion adapted to extend forward from the fixing portion and to be connected to a lower end of the protective portion. The protective portion is disposed within a predetermined range of a seating surface of the operator seat and is formed upward from a position lower than an upper end of the back rest.

Abstract: A locking device for locking a movable vehicle roof to a vehicle roof receptacle includes a locking rail. The locking rail is supported on a side of one of the roof receptacle and the roof. The locking rail is longitudinally displaceable and executes a lifting movement in response to being longitudinally displaced. A first locking element is supported on the locking rail. A second locking element is supported on a side of the other one of the roof receptacle and the roof. The first and second locking elements lock against one another in response to the lifting movement of the locking rail such that the roof receptacle and the roof are tensioned toward one another.

Abstract: An extruded portion of a roof weather strip includes a base portion fixed to a frame base portion and a seal portion projecting upward from the base portion. The seal portion is provided with a front side portion extending toward an outer periphery of the opening from the base portion and a rear side portion connecting a distal end of the front side portion with the base portion. A first boundary portion between the front side portion and the rear side portion is located on an outer peripheral side of the opening with respect to a connecting portion between the rear side portion and the base portion, so that the rear side portion is made to be deformed toward the outer peripheral side of the opening when the roof panel is closed.

Abstract: A method for thermally conditioning a space adjacent a seat assembly includes activating a heating element positioned within the seat assembly beneath a seat covering. A fluid module that includes a fluid supply device and a thermoelectric element is activated to direct heated air from the fluid module to a space adjacent the seat assembly through a distribution system formed at least partially in the seat cushion. After a period of time, the heating element is deactivated.

Abstract: A seat back panel for a fold flat seat assembly comprises a panel attached to a seat back for elevating stored objects within a vehicle above a seat back when the seat back is in a folded flat position. An opening within the panel receives objects and retains them between the seat back and the seat panel. The panel includes hooks for holding hanging items within the vehicle. The hooks are only operable when the seat back is in the folded flat position for preventing interference with an airbag disabling system utilizing weight sensors.

Abstract: The invention concerns a bicycle saddle (1) having a seat portion (2) and a nose portion with the nose portion (9) longitudinally flexible and laterally rigid relative to the seat portion (2) wherein the degree of flexibility is adjustable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new and improved seats for bicycles, which is specially designed to conformingly support the perineal/genital regions of the rider in order to improve rider comfort, and permit improvements in a rider's pedaling efficiency, and power output while remaining seated, and at the same time allows the rider to remain in contact with the seat in all positions to assure constant control of the bicycle.

Abstract: The specification discloses a modular transportation seating assembly that includes a support frame and seats mounted on the frame. The frame includes a seat beam and a cantilever beam. The cantilever beam includes a body and a connector inserted into the body and held together by compressive force. The body has an end defining a plurality of receivers, and the connector includes a plurality of lugs each received within one of said receivers. The seat beam includes a body, a tee nut slidably received within the body, a second connector outside the body, and a fastener intersecuring the two connectors to retain them in position along the length of the body. A single fastener intersecures the connectors on the seat beam and the cantilever beam. The seat includes a flange hooked about the back edge of the seat beam and one or more fasteners connecting the seat to the forward edge of the seat beam.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening system for a seat for attaching upholstery to the foam cushion part of a seat having an anchoring part (10) which can be attached in anchoring elements (16) foamed into the cushion part and which for reliable attachment has two web bodies (24) which delimit between themselves a receiving space (24) for accommodating a connecting part (12) in which the upholstery can be attached.

Abstract: A removable seat cover having storage compartments for attachment to a wheelchair or motorized scooter. A substantially “T-shaped” seat portion has pockets disposed both laterally and forwardly thereon. When the seat portion is placed upon the seat of the scooter and attached thereto by means of straps, the lateral pockets hang downwardly from the seat on both sides thereof, and forward pocket (s) depend downwardly from the front of the seat behind the user's legs. All pockets comprising the seat portion are accessible to the user. A back portion fits over the scooter's backrest and provides additional storage in pockets contained therein. Both the seat portion and the back portion are removable for cleaning.

Abstract: Row of seats of a vehicle with an arm rest that is arranged between two outside seats and that can be folded into a position corresponding to the back rests of the adjacent seats for creating the back rest for an emergency seat including a head rest with a retaining part above the back rest, into which support rods of the head rest are inserted, and a contact part extending forwardly and downwardly from retaining part. Back rest of the emergency seat is lockable. Additional locking apparatus for the back rest of the emergency seat is provided without use of additional components. Head rest is height-adjustably guided on a frame laterally extending inwardly into region of arm rest of one of adjacent seats. In retracted position of head rest, contact part of head rest overlaps free end of upwardly folded arm rest.

Abstract: A chassis which is suitable for supporting a child vehicle seat is provided with a frame as well as with connectors that can be detachably connected in use to securing elements that are present in a vehicle. The chassis is further provided with an unlocking mechanism for releasing the engagement between the connector and the securing element. The chassis is provided with a slide for supporting the child vehicle seat, which slide is movable with respect to the frame from a first position, in which the slide is positioned at a relatively large distance from the connector, to a second position, in which the slide is positioned closer to the connector. The slide is locked against movement from the second position to the first position when at least one connector is connected to the securing element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for supporting the body of a person (2). Said device comprises a seating surface (3), a back support (4) and a moveable lordosis support (11). A therapeutically, particularly effective relief of the strain on the lumbar column (17) can be produced by virtue of the fact that an additional lateral support (10) for the body engages in the region of the Musculus latissimus dorsi of the person (2) and by virtue of the fact that the seating surface (3) can be embodied in such a manner that it can be lowered in relation to the back support (4).

Abstract: A system and method are presented for discovering mobile collaborators on a peer-to-peer (P2P) network. Each collaborator is identified on the P2P network by a unique ID. Each collaborator may also be identified by an identity file posted on the P2P network. Collaboration applications may include any of a variety of applications involving the exchange of information between 2 or more collaborators, such as voice over IP (VoIP). Dynamic file querying can be performed to filter the identity files most relevant to a particular peer partner. Web services are used end-to-end between P2P mobile devices and also between devices and third party service providers. Search engines use self-provisioning concepts for searches and WEB services querying.

Abstract: A chair of the tilting type which includes a base, a seat and back, with the base pivotally supporting the seat with two parallel links of a four-bar parallel linkage, with one of the links extending to support the back. The four-bar linkage is duplicated on each side of the chair by forming the two opposite parallel links or cranks from the upturned ends of the tubes which pass through the base in parallel but vertically offset fashion, the base thus forming the fixed bar of the linkage with its opposite bar or coupler being formed by the seat. A spring within the base is operative on one (of both) of the tubes to urge the chair to an upright position. The tubes are pivotally connected to the seat and one of the tubes extends and is fixedly connected to the back. As the back tilts, the four-bar mechanism is engaged and lifts the seat which thereby uses the occupant's weight to counteract the reclining.

Abstract: A high chair for a child with a simple control mechanism for adjusting the inclination of the backrest, including a foldable frame work, a seat portion, a backrest, an adjusting mechanism movable along the backrest, and a connecting element pivitolly interconnected between the adjusting mechanism and the foldable frame work. The adjusting mechanism can be manipulated to move along the backrest and carries the connecting element to pivotally change to different inclination angles, so as to support the backrest at different inclination angles.

Abstract: A child car seat with an adjustable armrest includes a backrest, a seat base mounted with the backrest, two armrests mounted with the seat base, two intermediate pieces engaged with the seat base respectively at two sides thereof, two controlling pieces slidably engaged respectively with the two intermediate pieces, and two elastic pieces 26 respectively mounted between the controlling piece and intermediate piece. Each controlling piece has a guiding portion and a wing extending laterally from the guiding portion. Each armrest has a longitudinal passage and a plurality of lateral slots. When the wing is received within one of the slots, the armrest is secured at a predetermined height. When the controlling piece is pressed to the extent that the wing does not received within the slots, the armrest can be slid up and down under guidance of the guiding portion and passage.

Abstract: An auxiliary safety belt has a main body having a U shaped primary strap and two loops formed on two ends of the primary strap for extension of the horizontal portion of the onboard safety belt, a connection belt having a connection loop formed on a distal end thereof to have a portion of the primary strap extended therethrough and a fastening device formed on a proximal end of the connection belt and having a hook to connect to an onboard buckle seat. Therefore, a wrap-around protection to the user is provided should there be a sudden pull to the user riding a vehicle.

Abstract: An off-highway truck body comprising a plurality of tube-style support members, wherein each tube-style support member comprises one or two pieces of square tubing, wherein the truck body comprises two sidewalls, a floor, a front wall and a canopy, and wherein one side of each tube-style support member is welded to the outside of the sidewall, floor, front wall or canopy. The pieces of square tubing are preferably comprised of steel. The present invention optionally comprises a forward wedged front wall and a side-sloped canopy. The present invention also encompasses a tube-style tailgate and an alternate embodiment in which I-beams are used in lieu of square tubing.

Abstract: A device for removing an information-bearing layer of an optical disc comprises a housing defining a first chamber and a second chamber, a mount to selectively mount an optical disc having an information-bearing layer adjacent the first chamber, a cutter within the first chamber, a drive mechanism operatively connected to the cutter, and a passageway between the first and second chambers. The cutter causes the information-bearing layer of the disc to form particulate matter, and the particulate matter is caused to move through the passageway into the second chamber. The resulting particulate matter has a particle size less than about 326 microns to meet the standards of the Department of Defense and NIST for digital data destruction.

Abstract: A machine for balancing vehicle wheels, such wheels including a rim with a pair of axially spaced, ring-shaped or annular, flanges, and a tire seated up on the rim. The machine includes a frame with motor driven devices for gripping the vehicle wheel to be balanced and rotating same about a horizontal axis. A mechanical feeler, or probe, determines the position of the first of the pair of flanges on the rim. A contact-less, or remotely spaced, sensor, such as a laser, ascertains the profile of the tire by taking a series of discrete measurements without touching the tire. The mechanical feeler, or probe, and the contact-less sensor, are connected to a control unit in the machine. The control unit interpolates the values provided by the mechanical feeler and the contact-less sensor, and determines the location of the second flange on the wheel rim.

Abstract: A wheel rim is adapted for mounting of a tire thereon, and comprises an annular frame. The annular frame includes two end surfaces abutting against each other, an annular bottom wall, and a pair of annular left and right sidewalls extending respectively, radially, and outwardly from left and right sides of the bottom wall. Two annular flanges extend respectively and axially from radial outer ends of the left and right sidewalls toward each other. Each of the flanges is formed with a first through hole that extends from one of the end surfaces to the other of the end surfaces.

Abstract: A motorized wheel spinner having a spinning wheel cover that is attached to a bushing on a shaft of an electric motor. The axis of the wheel, and thus also of the wheel axle, is coincident with the axis of the motor shaft and spinning cover. The motor can be disposed within a tubular axle, within the end of a solid axle, or, alternately, the case of the motor can comprise a surface upon which the wheel itself rotates. The motorized wheel spinner can be selectively rotated or stopped via a remote control.

Abstract: A brake system for a vehicle has a brake pedal and at least one rotational part. The brake system further includes a shaft connectable to the rotational part, and a first fluid control unit configured for being filled with fluid and actuating in response to manipulation of the brake pedal. In addition, at least two cylinders in fluid communication with the first fluid control unit are provided. Each cylinder has a first cylinder end having an associated reciprocating piston and a second cylinder end configured for connection to the vehicle. The brake system also includes a linkage, connected to the at least one first cylinder end of a respective reciprocating piston and to the shaft to provide balanced operation of the reciprocating pistons upon rotation of the shaft.

Abstract: The device comprises a leaktight housing which is hydraulically connected between braking elements of the front and rear wheel(s). The housing comprises a body and fittings which enable the hydraulic fluid to flow into the braking elements of the rear wheels until an adjustable set pressure is obtained, after which the pressure is reduced in the braking elements of the rear wheel(s) in a manner which is proportional to the pressure increase in the braking elements of the front wheel(s).

Abstract: A valve is closed by pressing a ball portion against a seat portion so as to block a flow of a fluid and is opened by separating the ball portion from the seat portion so as to allow the fluid to flow. The valve includes a spherical base that is formed of non-magnetic metal, an intermediate layer that is formed at a surface portion of the base material by applying a tufftride process to the base material, and the outermost layer that is formed on the surface of the intermediate layer and made of diamond-like carbon (DLC).

Abstract: An ABS control apparatus employs a normally-open linear solenoid valve as a pressure-increasing valve, and repeatedly performs ABS control composed of pressure-reducing control and linear pressure-increasing control. This apparatus determines an initial value Pw0 of an estimated wheel cylinder pressure value Pw in consideration of brake operation time before start of ABS control Tstp and vehicle body deceleration at the start of a first-time ABS control, and then determines the estimated wheel cylinder pressure value Pw during the ABS control on the basis of the value Pw0 and the pressure-reducing characteristic of a pressure-reducing valve. This apparatus determines instruction current supplied to the pressure-increasing valve during the linear pressure-increasing control, while using an estimated differential pressure Pdiff (=(Pw0?Pw)+Pup1+Pup2), wherein Pup1 and Pup2 are set in accordance with the time Tstp and additional brake operation during the ABS control, respectively.

Abstract: In a method for shortening the stopping distance of a vehicle (2), in which a braking operation is prepared when a predefined event occurs, the braking operation is prepared if a driving situation which is implausible to a driving assistance system occurs. This permits traffic safety to be improved.

Abstract: An electrical power control system operable in a plurality of modes for use with a recreational vehicle or similar load to selectively control power thereto from either a utility power source or a generator power source comprising a power control stage coupled to the utility power source and the generator power source by a power supply stage wherein the power supply stage includes a low-voltage direct current power supply to operate the electrical power control system and a utility/generator switch arrangement to selectively direct the power from either the utility power source or the generator power source to the recreational vehicle and wherein the power control stage includes a control processor section to monitor polarity, phase and voltage levels, a load management section to control the operation of the electrical power control system to control the utility/generator switch arrangement to selectively feed power from either the utility power source or the generator power source to the recreational vehicl

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp is provided with: a projector lens; a light source bulb; a reflector for reflecting direct light from the light source bulb to the front side; a movable shade; and an actuator for moving the movable shade between a shading position and a shading relieving position. The movable shade is pivotally arranged so that it can be rotated round a rotary axis extending in a vehicle width direction, in a neighborhood of a lens center axis. A rod member has one end portion connected to the movable shade and the other end portion connected to the actuator. The actuator gives a drive force to the rod member in a longitudinal direction of the rod member.

Abstract: An AC to DC converter circuit includes a main circuit including a first circuit and a second circuit connected to an AC power supply in parallel to each other, the first circuit including diodes and a switching device, the second circuit including diodes and a switching device. The switching devices are controlled to be ON and OFF corresponding to the input voltage polarity discriminated with an input voltage polarity discriminator such that two DC outputs are obtained from one AC power supply. The AC to DC converter circuit reduces the semiconductor devices, through which a current flows, facilitates reducing the losses caused therein, improving the conversion efficiency thereof, and reducing the size, weight and manufacturing costs of the cooling means thereof.

Abstract: Usually, power supplies are not capable of switching off part of the outputs of a main power supply during stand-by. Due to this, stand-by power supplies are used in addition to operation power supplies. According to the present invention, a forward converter is provided, including switches in the rectifier circuit thereof. Due to this, the rectifier circuits may be selectively switched on and off. Advantageously, this may allow that the main outputs of such a forward converter are switched off while on stand-by.

Abstract: In order to provide an apparatus for the redundant power supply of at least one load having a first converter, which can be connected to a first AC voltage system via a first connection, a second converter, which can be connected to a second AC voltage system via a second connection, and a DC voltage intermediate circuit, which connects the first converter to the second converter on the DC voltage side, which apparatus makes a redundant power supply possible, the invention proposes that the DC voltage intermediate circuit has at least one load connection for the purpose of supplying power to a load.

Abstract: A speed control system is provided for controlling temperature within a chassis. The chassis includes therein a temperature sensing device for producing a temperature signal representative of temperature within the chassis, a fan, and a fan speed controller. The fan speed controller produces a nominal fan speed control signal comprising a train of pulses, successive pulses having a duty cycle related to the temperature signal produced by the temperature sensing device, such time durations decreasing with increasing temperature. The speed control system includes a decoupling circuit responsive to the nominal fan speed control signal for, in response to relatively a low duty cycle, coupling the nominal fan control signal to an output of the decoupling circuit, and, in response a relatively high duty cycle, producing a preset fan speed signal at the output of the decoupling circuit. The fan has a speed in accordance with the signal at the output of the decoupling circuit.