Abstract: There is provided a carrying cart suitable for carrying a rider. The cart includes a cargo basket, a plurality of wheels, and a frame. The cargo basket is mounted to the frame and the wheels are connected to the frame. A pair of handles are connected to the frame at the rear of the carrying cart. A rearward facing seat is located between the cargo basket and the pair of handles. Each handle includes a rotatable grip portion The grip portions are enabled to rotate to a substantially horizontal position and to a substantially vertical position. When the grip portions are in the substantially horizontal position the shopping cart is enabled to be pushed. When the grip portions are in the substantially vertical position, the rider is able to enter and exit the seat.

Abstract: A convertible baby stroller assembly converts into a playpen as needed. The assembly includes a support having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall. A top edge of the support defines an access opening into an interior space of the support wherein the interior space is configured for receiving a child. A plurality of panels is coupled to the support. The panels are positionable in a deployed position wherein each of the panels extends upwardly above the top edge around the access opening defining an upper enclosure of the assembly. A frame has an upper section and a lower section. The upper section defines a handle. The support is coupled to the frame at a juncture between the upper and lower sections. A plurality of wheels is coupled to the lower section of the frame.

Abstract: A rocker assembly for settling a child, the assembly including a base, an upper platform attached to the base by a mounting assembly, the mounting assembly including at least one linking arm pivotally attached to both the base and the upper platform to space the upper platform from the base and to limit the movement of the upper platform relative to the base, wherein the upper platform is connected to a rotating drive via a connecting arm and the connecting arm is attached circumferentially relative to the rotating drive such that rotation of the rotating drive is translated into an at least partially reciprocating movement of the upper platform.

Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a clip nut for shaft assembly having a tubular shaft is provided. The clip nut includes a first end having a first aperture, a second end having an inwardly extending projection portion with a second aperture extending therethrough, and a connecting portion extending between the first end and the second end. The first and second ends are configured to extend around the tubular shaft such that the projection portion extends into the tubular shaft, and the first and second apertures are configured to receive a fastener to couple the clip nut to the tubular shaft.

Abstract: A steering device which contracts by an impulse load. The steering device includes a cylindrical inner column having a first hole opened therein, an outer column having a cylindrical shape into which at least a part of the inner column is inserted and having a slit at one insertion side end of the inner column, an outer column bracket fixed to a vehicle body side member to support the outer column and to tighten the outer column along with a telescopic friction plate, an inner column bracket having a second hole opened therein and supported by the telescopic friction plate, and a shear pin provided at a position straddling the first hole and the second hole and detachably connecting the inner column and the inner column bracket to each other.

Abstract: Output signals of a torque sensor include a first output signal used in an assist control and a second output signal used in controls other than the assist control. An adjusting device of an electric power steering device includes an input torque meter for measuring an input torque applied to the input shaft, an output torque meter for measuring an output torque output by the steering mechanism, and a sensor output corrector for correcting an output signal of the torque sensor. The sensor output corrector corrects the first output signal so that a relationship between the input torque measured by the input torque meter and the output torque measured by the output torque meter becomes an ideal characteristic set in advance, and corrects the second output signal so that an input torque detected by the torque sensor coincides with the input torque measured by the input torque meter.

Abstract: An electric power steering apparatus that is capable of performing the automatic steering control without using any particular parts in a vehicle having functions of the automatic steering control and the manual steering control, and improves accuracy of the automatic steering by comprising a damping control function and correcting the target steering angle by the calculated actual steering angle.

Abstract: A welding plate 29 and a yoke holder 23 are welded and fixed to each other having a pair of yokes 21 and 22 put therebetween.

Abstract: A continuously variable speed transmission and steering differential having a central drive axle, two pairs of sheaves and two shift arms. The drive axel is driven by an external power source. The two pairs of sheaves, left and right, are mounted to the drive axel. Each pair of sheaves includes a fixed drive sheave and a movable drive sheave. Each movable drive sheave is positioned by a shift arm. Shifting the shift arms left or right varies the gear ratio between the left and right pair of sheaves thereby providing steering control. Narrowing the distance between the shaft arms increases the gear ratio and consequently puts the transmission into a higher gear, thereby providing speed control.

Abstract: A frame structure of a vehicle, including a frame member with a closed cross-section structure including plural wall portions configuring the frame, and a reinforcement member made of a fiber reinforced plastic and provided to an inner portion of the closed cross-section structure of the frame member. The reinforcement member includes a fan shaped longitudinal wall portion, and a bottom wall portion from which the longitudinal wall portion protrudes out, and the bottom wall portion joins one end portion and another end portion of an arc of the longitudinal wall portion that are oriented in a row along a length direction of the frame member to an inner face of a wall portion at a compression deformation side of the frame member that undergoes bending deformation due to the front side member being input with load.

Abstract: An automobile structural member (2) has a closed transverse section shape constituted with a first composing member (12) and a second composing member (13). The first composing member (12) has a vertical wall portion (12c), a bent portion (12b), and an inward flange (12a), and has a load transmission portion (20) formed in at least a part of a region being a region between the bent portion (12b) and the second composing member (13) and being a region of an extension of the vertical wall portion (12c) toward the second composing member (13) and which joins the bent portion (12b) and the second composing member (13). Thereby, a bending and crushing performance can be improved.

Abstract: A vehicle front portion structure has: front side members that are disposed along a vehicle body longitudinal direction, and that have inclined portions that cause vehicle body front portion sides to be positioned higher than vehicle body rear portion sides; and a suspension member that is disposed at a vehicle body front side of the inclined portions, and that has inclined walls whose angle of inclination is made to be smaller than an angle of inclination of the inclined portions, the inclined wall being formed at regions that face the inclined portions, in a side view seen from a vehicle transverse direction.

Abstract: In a vehicle front part structure of a vehicle body, a gusset member is disposed in front of a front pillar. The gusset member is positioned so as to overlap with at least a front tire in the vertical direction of the vehicle body. The gusset member covers at least a portion of a lower portion of the front pillar on a front side in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. The gusset member has a stepped portion on a front side thereof in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. The stepped portion extends in the vertical direction of the vehicle body and makes a portion of the gusset member disposed inside in the vehicle width direction positioned relatively in front of a portion of the gusset member disposed outside in the vehicle width direction in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shell structure having a force transmission point, wherein a force transmission structure is provided on the force transmission point, wherein the force transmission structure has a fitting element comprising a fastening element, wherein the fitting element is connected to the shell structure. According to the invention, the fitting element has a contact surface having the shell structure and the contact surface can be clamped with or is clamped with the shell structure.

Abstract: A method for producing a body structural element, which can be a roof bow for a motor vehicle, consists of a main body made of fibre-reinforced plastic and a metal connection part. In one or more embodiments, the method includes preparing the metal connection part, preparing a fiber-plastic matrix semifinished product from a duromer resin system and carbon fibers, and overlapping the metal connection part and the fiber-plastic matrix semifinished product in a compression mold. In certain embodiments, the method further includes compressing the metal connection part with the fiber-plastic matrix semifinished product until a fiber-plastic matrix molding material penetrates into undercuts of the metal connection part, and then curing the fiber-plastic matrix semifinished product to form the main body made of fiber-reinforced plastic, wherein the main body is connected in a form-fitting manner to the metal connection part.

Abstract: A hood for a vehicle includes an outer part, an inner part and a reinforcement element having at least one area arranged between the outer part and the inner part. The reinforcement element has at least one mount configured in the form of a bracket to connect the reinforcement element with the inner part. A first fastening element is supported by the at least one bracket for attachment of a component.

Abstract: An aerodynamic unit is attached onto a roof of a road vehicle so that air passes over the unit during forward movement of the road vehicle. The unit has a first end for positioning distal to a rear end of a vehicle roof and a second end for positioning proximal a rear end of a vehicle roof. The unit includes an inclined guide portion which decreases in height in a direction towards the trailing end of the unit. The unit also includes a flow director, which directs air flow to the guide portion, disposed at or near the leading end of the aerodynamic unit. The flow director has a height increasing in a direction from the leading end towards the trailing end. The unit may include vortex generators protruding from the guide portion. A fin may extend along each side of the unit in a direction between the trailing end and the leading end.

Abstract: The invention relates to a front (1) of a motor vehicle (2) having an air inlet opening (5) and a first air duct (8) which emanates from the air inlet opening (5) and in which a heat exchanger (10) is arranged, through which air can flow, having a second air duct (9) which emanates from the air inlet opening (5) and is arranged adjacently with respect to the first air duct (8) and guides an air flow into the wheel arch (3) or to the side of the wheel arch (3), an air flow control apparatus (16, 19) being provided which controls the air flow through the first air duct (8) and/or through the second air duct (9).

Abstract: A method for operating a motor vehicle (10) includes selecting one of an economical driving mode in which an air resistance is minimized, a performance driving mode in which an optimum lift balance is set at the front and rear axles, and a sport driving mode in which front and rear axle downforces are maximized. The rear diffuser (12) and the rear spoiler (12) are transferred into first deployed positions when the economical driving mode is selected. The rear diffuser (12) and the rear spoiler (13) are transferred into second deployed positions when the performance driving mode is selected. The rear diffuser (12) is transferred into a retracted rear diffuser position and the rear spoiler (13) is transferred into a third deployed rear spoiler position when the sport driving mode is selected.

Abstract: The invention concerns a towable road motor vehicle (20) comprising: —at least three wheels (42, 44), capable of driving the motor vehicle on a level road (22), distributed between two front and rear wheel trains of the motor vehicle; —a chassis, comprising an articulation device, interposed between front and rear portions of the chassis and enabling the front portion to pivot, relative to the rear portion, in such a way as to modify an articulation angle of the vehicle; —front (34) and rear (36) hitches, respectively positioned at the front and rear of the motor vehicle. The motor vehicle further comprises a steering device (32), capable of modifying the steering angle of each wheel of the front train in response to a command by a driver of the vehicle, said steering device being capable of being actuated independently of the articulation device.

Abstract: A rubber crawler (10) includes: a rubber belt (12) serving as an example of an endless rubber body entrained around plural wheels; plural rubber projections (14) that are formed at the rubber belt (12) at intervals around a crawler peripheral direction of the rubber belt (12), that project toward an inner peripheral side of the rubber belt (12), and that limit movement of the wheels in a crawler width direction through contact; and at least one metal member (32) embedded in each rubber projection (14), the at least one metal member raising a rigidity of the rubber projection (14) in the crawler width direction, and including a portion that is exposed from the rubber projection (14).

Abstract: A track for traction of an off-road vehicle such as an agricultural vehicle, a construction vehicle, a snowmobile, or another vehicle operable off-road. The track is mountable around a track-engaging assembly comprising a drive wheel for driving the track. The track is elastomeric to be flexible around the track-engaging assembly. The track comprises an inner surface for facing the track-engaging assembly, a ground-engaging outer surface for engaging the ground, and a plurality of traction projections projecting from the ground-engaging outer surface. The track may have various features to enhance its traction, its floatation, and/or other aspects relating to use and performance of a track system of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for reinforcing, baffling or sealing a vehicle structure, comprising the steps of providing one or more materials having a horizontal axis, at least one terminating edge, and an initial length, forming openings in the one or more materials, and applying the one or more materials to a location requiring reinforcement, baffling, sealing or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A motorcycle of the present invention comprises a vehicle body; and a protruding section which is mounted to the vehicle body such that the protruding section protrudes from the vehicle body to at least one of right and left, and the protruding section has a structure which causes air to flow from front to back along an upper surface of the protruding section to generate a force for pushing the vehicle body downward.

Abstract: A bicycle setting calculating system comprises a drive-train calculating device. The drive-train calculating device is configured to calculate reference drive-train information as a reference for a setting of a drive train based on bicycle information and rider information. The bicycle information relates to a bicycle configured to be equipped with the drive train. The rider information relates to a rider who is to ride the bicycle.

Abstract: An e-bike center module includes a substantially straight first center module connecting surface that is releasably connectable to a substantially straight front module connecting surface. A substantially straight second center module connecting surface is releasably connectable to a substantially straight rear module connecting surface. the center module is part of a bicycle frame when the first center module connecting surface is connected to the front module connecting surface and the second center module connecting surface is connected to the rear module connecting surface.

Abstract: A system includes a computer in a bicycle, and the computer has a processor and a memory. The computer is programmed to determine user characteristics for a user of the bicycle, with the user characteristics including pedaling force and pedaling cadence; calculate a power contribution at least in part according to the user characteristics; select one or more operational parameters for a bicycle motor according to the power contribution; and apply the operational parameters to operation of the bicycle motor.

Abstract: A bicycle frame includes a head tube rotatably supporting first and second handlebars, and the handlebars each selectively pivot to a tow position extending away from the head tube. The bicycle frame includes first and second primary wheel mounts receiving first and second wheels, respectively, in a riding configuration of the bicycle frame, and one of the primary wheel mounts includes a first drive system coupling operably engaging one of the wheels with a bicycle control and power system. The bicycle frame further includes first and second secondary wheel mounts receiving the first and second wheels, respectively, in a towing configuration of the bicycle frame, and one of the secondary wheel mounts includes a second drive system coupling operably engaging one of the wheels with the bicycle control and power system.

Abstract: A bicycle frame includes a top tube, a head tube rotatably coupled to a forward portion of the top tube about a first pivot, a seat tube having an upper portion rotatably coupled to a rear portion of the top tube about a second pivot, and a chain stay rotatably coupled to a lower portion of the seat tube about a third pivot. The head tube and the seat tube each pivot between operating positions away from the top tube and storage positions substantially along the top tube, and the chain stay pivots between an operating position away from the seat tube and a storage position along the seat tube.

Abstract: A portable foldable electric tricycle that can be folded to form a trolley suitcase shape and a chair includes a folding frame connecting a front wheel assembly and handlebar assembly to a seat. The front wheel assembly includes an electric motor to drive the front wheel. A backrest and rear wheel assembly are hinge connected with the seat by oppositely disposed four bar linkages. A stand is hinge connected to the seat. The folding frame, front wheel assembly and handlebar assembly can be folded to a position within the seat and the stand folded to a position in which it supports the seat to define the chair configuration of the electric tricycle. The backrest and rear wheel assembly can be folded to non-extended positions in which they are disposed adjacent the seat to define the trolley suitcase configuration of the case.

Abstract: An apparatus, includes a first pair of brackets coupled to a first bicycle frame component, and one of the first pair of brackets has a radially-inwardly extending first protrusion. The apparatus includes a first gear component coupled to a second bicycle frame component, and the gear component is rotatably coupled within the first pair of brackets. The first gear component has a first set of recesses radially spaced from each other about a periphery thereof. The apparatus further includes a first clamping component engaging at least one of the first pair of brackets and selectively biasing the first protrusion into one of the first set of recesses to rotatably lock the first gear component with respect to the first pair of brackets.

Abstract: A bicycle chain stay coupling apparatus includes a first bracket component coupled to a seat tube of a bicycle frame, a connecting component of a chain stay of the bicycle frame, and a coupling component encasing the connecting component and coupled to the first bracket component. The coupling component is relatively more elastic than the first bracket component and the connecting component, and the coupling component is positioned in series between the first bracket component and the connecting component with respect to a common axle of the first bracket component, the connecting component, and the coupling component.

Abstract: A bicycle frame element has a seat tube (10). A clamping element (20) is arranged in the seat tube (10), on which element a clamping force is exerted by a clamping means (34) to fix a seat post (30) in the seat tube (10). Further, a bearing element (22) for defining the lateral position of the seat post (30) is arranged in the end portion (16) of the seat tube (10), when in the mounted state.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a base configured to engage a frame stem of a bicycle and first and second handlebar brackets rotatably coupled to the base about a pivot. The first and second handlebar brackets selectively support bicycle handlebars. The apparatus further includes a locking mechanism coupled to the base and selectively rotatably fixing each of the first and second handlebar brackets about the pivot at first and second positions with respect to the base.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first component having with a first coupling surface and a first axial aperture therethrough. The first component has an axial recess in the first coupling surface. The apparatus further includes a second component having a second coupling surface and a second axial aperture therethrough, and the second component has an axial protrusion extending from the second coupling surface. The axial recess of the first component and the axial protrusion of the second component selectively engage to radially lock the first component relative to the second component and align the first and second apertures upon engagement with each other. The first and second apertures selectively receive a bicycle wheel axle.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a substantially cylindrical and hollow main body having an open end and a closed end and a bayonet component extending therein. The bayonet component has a shaft at least partially enclosed within the main body and a pair of opposing protrusions extending radially outside of the main body proximate to a first end of the shaft. The apparatus further includes a lever rotatably coupled to the main body proximate to the open end thereof, and the lever includes a locking recess selectively aligned with the open end of the main body. The apparatus also includes a resilient member enclosed within the main body between the closed end thereof and the first end of the shaft of the bayonet component, and the resilient member biases the bayonet component toward the lever. The bayonet component engages the locking recess to inhibit rotation of the lever relative to the main body.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a mount supporting a pedal and rotatably engaging a crank arm, a resilient member fixed to the mount, and a bracket fixed to the resilient member. The bracket selectively mechanically locks the mount in first and second positions relative to the crank arm. The first position of the mount locates the pedal in an operating position away from the crank arm, and the second position of the mount locates the pedal in a storage position along the crank arm.

Abstract: A removable pedal positioner to engage a crank arm and a pedal of a bicycle to position the pedal in a generally horizontal position. One embodiment comprises a bridge, at least one prong, and a mounting post. The mounting post engages the crank arm while the at least one prong extends past the crank arm to position the pedal in a generally horizontal position. In other embodiments, the positioner utilizes a flexible clamp to secure the positioner to the crank arm thereby positioning the pedal in a generally horizontal position. Upon rotation of the pedal, the device disengages from the crank arm.

Abstract: A bicycle control device controls a motor to assist driving of a wheel of a bicycle. The bicycle control device includes an input unit and a controller that switches, when the input unit is operated, between a ride mode that controls the motor in correspondence with manual driving force and a walk mode that drives the motor in correspondence with the operation of the input unit. After switching to the walk mode, the controller drives the motor in correspondence with the operation of the input unit.

Abstract: A drive track for a tracked vehicle has an endless belt having an inner surface and an outer surface. The belt defines a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction. A plurality of external lugs project outwards from the outer surface of the belt. Each of the plurality of external lugs has a height in a direction normal to the outer surface. The plurality of external lugs forms a plurality of lateral rows. A longitudinal spacing between consecutive lateral rows of the plurality of lateral row is an external lug pitch. The height of at least some of the plurality of external lugs is greater than the external lug pitch. Drive sprocket and drive track assemblies and vehicles having the drive track are also presented.

Abstract: A floating unit comprising: a hull having a recess in which a deployable wall is mounted, the wall being movable between a first and a second position; wherein in the first position the wall is enclosed within the hull in the recess, and in the second position the wall at least partly protrudes from the hull, thereby defining a partly enclosed space; and wherein the floating unit further comprises means for supplying air to the partly enclosed space, the partly enclosed space being configured to constitute an underwater air pocket upon supplying the air from the means for supplying the air when the floating unit floats in the water with the wall in the second position.

Abstract: An onboard lift for a pontoon boat has four legs pivotally attached underneath a platform and extending between the outer pontoons. Each leg terminates in a slide foot. The pivot pin for each leg is canted, such as at 13° relative to horizontal. In a stowed position, the legs and slide feet extend forward in the direction of travel and tight to the platform. When used to lift the boat, actuation of the legs pushes the slide feet outward due to the cant of the pivot axis, such that the slide feet are positioned underneath the outer pontoons when the boat is fully raised. The control allows separate powering of the front legs from the rear legs, and further has a display so the user can see the amount of extension of each set of legs.

Abstract: This invention relates to an integrated heavy lift and logistics vessel (100) for receiving another vessel (105). Further the integrated heavy lift and logistics vessel (100) is able to provide logistical support to the other vessel in remote locations. More particularly, this invention relates to an integrated heavy lift and logistics vessel that is designed to carry out heavy lifting and logistic supply functions in a stable manner. The integrated heavy lift and logistics vessel is also equipped with safe refuge quarters, helipad(s), various forms of storage, and areas for storage.

Abstract: A floating mattress includes a first section coupled to a second section by a joint which provides for the first section to rotate relative to the second section. At least one the first section and the second section is filled with a buoyant material. A sidewall of at least one the first section and the second section is permeable to water.

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for repelling elasmobranchs with high-pull-force magnets, including devices and methods for reducing by-catch in commercial fisheries and protecting humans from attacks by elasmobranchs.

Abstract: A drive pod of a watercraft such as a boat may be designed to break off the hull of the boat in the event of an underwater collision involving the drive pod. A shaft assembly that transmits power from the engine in the hull to blades or a jet in the drive pod is designed to break at a precise point so that seals in the hull and seals in the drive pod are protected from damage. The shaft assembly may include an axial blind hole with an undercut at a bottom of the blind hole. A pin may be inserted to reinforce the shaft above the undercut.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oceanic navigation system, and more particularly to an oceanic navigation system including an oceanic navigation control apparatus which is interfaced with a GPS reception part and various sensing devices so as to check the problems of a vessel in real time, and a smart terminal for executing an oceanic navigation applet so as to display the state information and the navigation information provided by the oceanic navigation control apparatus on the display screen, thus improving the portability thereof.

Abstract: A system and method in which a buoyant central docking station captures, lifts and couples one or more other sea vessels is disclosed, wherein a flexible, modularized production system is quickly realized on a cost effective basis. The capabilities of a number of older, less expensive, readily available vessels are combined to achieve an effective FPSO substitute that allows lower producing fields to be explored and produced in a profitable manner. The time horizon between initiation and consummation of field operations is reduced, and older vessels that might otherwise be scrapped or retired are again made useful and seaworthy in a safe and profitable exploration and production environment.

Abstract: A jet ski lift (100) for lifting a jet ski (10) out of water. The jet ski lift (100) includes a frame (128) with angled runners (150, 152, 156, 158) that permits a platform assembly (126) to be moved diagonally while maintaining a substantially horizontal orientation.

Abstract: An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) including a deployable anchor and a method for operating an AUV having a deployable anchor in a hover mode.