Abstract: A bicycle control device is basically provided with a bracket, a shift unit, a hydraulic cylinder unit and a first operating member. The bracket includes a coupling portion that is configured to be coupled to a handlebar. The shift unit is mounted to the bracket. The hydraulic cylinder unit is mounted to the bracket in a location that is closer to the coupling portion than the shift unit. The first operating member is pivotally mounted relative to the bracket around a first pivot axis to operate the hydraulic cylinder unit. The first pivot axis is disposed between the shift unit and the coupling portion.

Abstract: A quick release device for at least partially muscle-powered two-wheeled vehicles such as bicycles, having an axle unit and a clamping mechanism. The axle unit includes an axle extending axially, a locking means at a first end of the axle unit and a fastener at a second end of the axle unit. The clamping mechanism is suitable for mounting and demounting the axle unit to a two-wheeled vehicle. The clamping mechanism includes an operating lever and a clamping component connected therewith. The clamping component can be non-rotatably coupled with the axle unit and can be decoupled from the axle unit. The operating lever of the clamping mechanism can be moved from an engagement position in which it is non-rotatably connected with the clamping component to a rotary position in which it is freely rotatable relative to the clamping component, while the clamping component is non-rotatably coupled with the axle unit.

Abstract: A front fork includes a pair of dampers standing on both sides of a wheel. One of the pair of dampers is a magnetic viscous fluid damper configured to use a magnetic viscous fluid whose viscosity is changed by an action of a magnetic field as a working fluid, while the other of the pair of dampers is a liquid-pressure damper configured to use a liquid such as oil, water, an aqueous solution and the like as the working fluid.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension damper for providing a variable damping rate. The vehicle suspension damper comprises a first damping mechanism having a variable first threshold pressure, a second damping mechanism having a second threshold pressure, and a compressible chamber in communication with a damping fluid chamber, wherein the second damping mechanism is responsive to a compression of said compressible chamber.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a suspended assembly that supports a main body and a suspension system for connecting the suspended assembly to the main vehicle body. The suspended assembly assists in providing directional control of the vehicle and stability in a lateral direction relative to a normal straight-ahead direction of travel of the vehicle. The suspension system including first and second suspension arrangements that control movement of the suspended assembly relative to the main vehicle body through a range of motion along first and second paths that are primarily perpendicular to the lateral direction. The second path differs from the first path such that the combination of the range of motion of the first suspension arrangement along the first path and the second path result in an overall range of motion for the suspended assembly relative to the main body that is defined by a surface area.

Abstract: A bicycle component control device includes a bracket, a hydraulic brake unit and either a mechanical shifting unit or electric control unit. The bracket has a gripping portion. The hydraulic brake unit is operatively mounted on the bracket and configured to operate a hydraulic brake device. The mechanical shifting unit or the electric control unit is operatively mounted on the bracket and configured to operate a bicycle device.

Abstract: A universal platform adapter for use with a clipless pedal on a bicycle includes a body portion having upper and lower surfaces, wherein the upper surface is adapted to be engaged by a generally flat bottom surface of a shoe. A first plurality of attachment apertures is provided in a first arrangement on the lower surface of the body portion and is adapted to cooperate with a first cleat that is adapted for use with a clipless pedal on a bicycle. A second plurality of attachment apertures is provided in a second arrangement on the lower surface of the body portion and is adapted to cooperate with a second cleat that is adapted for use with a clipless pedal on a bicycle. The second arrangement defined by the second plurality of attachment apertures is different from the first arrangement defined by the first plurality of attachment apertures.

Abstract: An electric bicycle includes: an electric drive; a power supply; a chain; a gearshift mechanism; an electric actuator for actuating the gearshift mechanism; and a control unit for controlling the electric drive and the electric actuator. The control unit is configured to drive the electric drive in response to a gear shift command in order to move the chain so that a gear shift operation with the aid of the electric actuator is possible.

Abstract: A vehicle that is operable by motor power and/or by muscular power, in particular an electric bicycle, including a crankshaft drive having a bottom bracket bearing shaft, a front sprocket that transmits a drive torque for the vehicle to a chain, an electric drive and a friction gear for continuously varying a transmission ratio, the friction gear and the electric drive being configured on the crankshaft drive, and the friction gear being coupled to the crankshaft drive and adapted for transmitting a rider-produced torque to the front sprocket.

Abstract: A bicycle chainring includes a plurality of teeth extending from a periphery of the chainring wherein roots of the plurality of teeth are disposed adjacent the periphery of the chainring. The plurality of teeth include a first group of teeth and a second group of teeth, each of the first group of teeth wider than each of the second group of teeth. At least some of the second group of teeth are arranged alternatingly and adjacently between the first group of teeth, and wherein the periphery of the chainring is generally non-circular.

Abstract: A bicycle chainring includes a plurality of teeth extending from a periphery of the chainring wherein roots of the plurality of teeth are disposed adjacent the periphery of the chainring. The plurality of teeth include a first group of teeth and a second group of teeth, each of the first group of teeth wider than each of the second group of teeth. At least some of the second group of teeth arranged alternatingly and adjacently between the first group of teeth, and at least some of the first and/or second group of teeth being asymmetric along the chainring circumference.

Abstract: A bicycle chainring includes a plurality of teeth extending from a periphery of the chainring wherein roots of the plurality of teeth are disposed adjacent the periphery of the chainring. The plurality of teeth including a first group of teeth and a second group of teeth, each of the first group of teeth wider than each of the second group of teeth. At least some of the second group of teeth are arranged alternatingly and adjacently between the first group of teeth, each of the plurality of teeth includes an outboard side and an inboard side opposite the outboard side and one of the inboard and outboard sides of each of the second group of teeth includes a link-receiving recess formed in the chainring.

Abstract: A bicycle chainring includes a plurality of teeth extending from a periphery of the chainring wherein roots of the plurality of teeth are disposed adjacent the periphery of the chainring. The plurality of teeth include a first group of teeth and a second group of teeth, each of the first group of teeth wider than each of the second group of teeth, and at least some of the second group of teeth arranged alternatingly and adjacently between the first group of teeth, wherein the center of a top land of at least some of the first and second groups of teeth are offset from a plane in a direction toward one of the inboard and outboard sides of the chainring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cycle with a single wheel, and a cycle with a single wheel according to the present invention includes: a wheel with a central hub; a roller contacting the inside surface of the hub with a plurality of roller shafts connected to both ends of the hub, the roller shafts being separated from each other with a given interval; a hub cover with the outside connected to the end part of a cycle body; a gear shaft provided with a first multi-stage gear and connected to the hub cover so as to be positioned between the plurality of roller shafts; and a pedal shaft inserted through a hole formed in a given position of the hub cover so as to penetrate the hub, wherein the pedal shaft is mounted with a gear engaging with one end of the first multi-stage gear, and a second multi-stage gear is inserted with one end thereof spaced from the gear to engage with the other end of the first multi-stage gear and the other end thereof engaging with a gear part formed in the inner peripheral surface

Abstract: Provided is a continuous variable transmission for a motorcycle having a radial engine, the transmission including a cone shaped gear, a driveshaft received in one end of the cone shaped gear, a gear plate having an angled geared surface configured to mate with the cone shaped gear, a drive clutch, a crank shaft extending through the drive clutch, and a plurality of fingers secured to the drive clutch and configured to move from a first position to a second position wherein the fingers are in a first position at a first speed and the fingers are at a second position, at a second speed.

Abstract: According to embodiments disclosed herein, there is provided a modular boat that includes a first pontoon, a second pontoon, an arched coupling member, a deck frame, a deck surface and at least one inflatable seat. The first pontoon has a first longitudinal axis and the second pontoon has a second longitudinal axis. The arched coupling member is removably coupleable to the first pontoon and the second pontoon so that the arched coupling member is perpendicular to the first and second longitudinal axis. The deck frame is removably coupleable to the arched coupling member. The deck surface is removably coupleable to the deck frame and extends in a first plane that is parallel to a second plane that contains the first and second longitudinal axis. The inflatable seat is removably coupleable to the deck surface.

Abstract: A boat includes a hull, a deck and a living area, the latter delimited at the front by a windscreen and having a fixed structure, extending from that area, supporting boat functional members such as antennas and the like, there being a one-piece mobile rigid canopy, moved by moving members and adapted to take at least a first working position in which it is arranged above the living area and at least a second working position in which it is separated from the latter and is associated to the deck in front of the windscreen, the rigid canopy resting on and being constrained to the windscreen and to the fixed structure when it is in its first working position. The moving members are articulated structures placed laterally to the deck.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector, such as a subsea connecter (100), for connecting a line or lines such as mooring lines (140), to a subsea structure (145), such as a submerged turret loading or a submerged turret production buoy. The invention also relates to associated apparatus, structures and methods. The subsea connector (100) comprises a first portion (105)and a second portion (110) and means (115) for connecting the first (105) and second portions (110). The means (115) for connecting comprise at least part of a through-passage (120) in the second portion (110). The first portion may comprise means (125) for connection to one or more lines (140), such as mooring lines, allowing rotational movement around or about a transverse axis of the first portion (105) with respect to the line (140).

Abstract: A mooring device including a canister, a spool having two side walls with notches around their perimeters, a mooring cable wrapped around the spool, a lid having a first piece and a second piece, and two rows of stops extending from the bottom surface of the lid. The two rows of stops engage the notches of the two side walls of the pool when the first piece of the lid is in the closed position. The stops are disengaged from the notches when the first piece of the lid is in the open position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a skidding system for an offshore installation or vessel, such as an offshore wind turbine installation ship, comprising at least one set of rails, and one or more carriages for supporting loads and moving the loads along the rails, e.g. from a storage position to an operating position and/or vice versa. At least one of the carriages is adaptable to different loads.

Abstract: An adjustable flotation device is a device that is utilized to support the user's body in a variety of supported positions when the user is floating in a body of water. The device features an upper support member and a lower support member that are connected by a first adjustable strap and a second adjustable strap. The lengths of the first adjustable strap and the second adjustable strap may be adjusted to allow the user to utilize the present invention in a variety of supported positions. An at least one upper flotation aid and a lower flotation aid are utilized in conjunction with the upper support member and the lower support member in order to provide buoyancy to the device when in water. The upper support member and the lower support member may be separated from the first adjustable strap and the second adjustable strap for portability and storage.

Abstract: An improved fin system for surfboards and other watercraft that utilizes a series of wide, flanged, fin boxes as a means of securing the fins into the base of the surfboard body. The fin boxes create a cantilever effect that provides additional strength and rigidity to the fins when compared to other available systems. Additionally, each fin tab of a fin can be installed into a self-contained fin box, thereby allowing for separation of the fin boxes once installed. The separation between the fin boxes permits increased longitudinal and torsional flex of the watercraft body when compared to a unitary fin box design.

Abstract: A system and method for housing a boat. The system has an outer or host hull having a bow, a stern and an interior adapted to accommodate a hull of a boat. At the stern of the host hull is a door that can be opened or closed. In a closed position the interior of the host hull becomes water tight. A plurality of bumpers are attached to the host hull. A pump is in host hull to pump water out of the host hull when the door is closed. A portion of the outer hull adjacent the stern may be deeper than a portion of the outer hull adjacent the bow.

Abstract: A watercraft having propulsion means extending below the water line comprising a pair of flexible fins each adapted to oscillate through an arcurate path in a generally transverse direction across the central longitudinal dimension of the watercraft. As input force is applied, the fins twist to form an angle of attack for providing forward thrust while moving in both directions along the arcurate path. Each of the fins have a generally squared off top and preferably an outer area of harder rubber than the inner area. Each of the fins can be adjusted at the trailing edge to provide adjustable tensioning of the trailing edge.

Abstract: A paddle apparatus for use by a user, of a vessel, to propel the vessel through water may include a shaft having a first end and a second end that is opposite of the first end; a first blade that is attached to the first end; a handle or a second blade that is attached to the second end; and an electronic communication device that is integrated within or attached to the handle, the shaft, or the second blade. The electronic communication device may enable the user to communicate with another user or authorities via a network or over the air.

Abstract: A system for supplying fuel to an engine of a ship. The system includes a high pressure pump pressurizing a liquefied natural gas (LNG) and supplying the pressurized LNG to the engine, a hydraulic motor driving the high pressure pump and a chamber carrying the high pressure pump and the hydraulic motor. The chamber is substantially free of electric sparks.

Abstract: A steering system for a marine vessel includes a lower pod unit rotatably mounted to an upper pod unit. The upper pod unit includes a servo motor and a steering brake. The steering system includes a controller electrically connected to the servo motor and the steering brake. Upon receiving a first signal, the servo motor provides torque to rotate the lower pod unit. The steering brake is configured to provide a braking force to prevent rotation of said lower pod unit when no signal is received from said controller. The controller sends a first signal to said servo motor to command rotating torque and sends a second signal to said steering brake to release braking force. A service harness connector is provided that is manually connected in place of the servo harness connector.

Abstract: A payload delivery and recovery system, having a payload including a data collection device arranged to collect data, and a controllable ascent vehicle comprising a controllable lighter than air (LTA) mechanism detachably coupled to the payload and used during an ascent phase to deliver the payload to a pre-determined altitude. The payload delivery and recovery system also having a controllable descent mechanism releasably attached to the controllable ascent vehicle and that can be used during a descent phase for reducing a rate of descent of the payload subsequent to release of the payload at the pre-determined altitude and including a control system for navigating the payload to a desired ground location during a recovery phase.

Abstract: An airframe component is provided and includes first and second components having respective first and second opposite surfaces and edge portions, the first component defining a plane and the second component being attachable to the first surface of the first component as a protrusion from the plane, a first conductive layer disposed to wrap around the edge portion of the first component from the first surface to the second surface, a second conductive layer disposed on the first surface of the second component to extend beyond the edge portion and an insulation layer interposable between the first and second conductive layers and between a periphery of the first surface of the second component and the second conductive layer.

Abstract: A row formed by a plurality of windshield fasteners, which fasten an outboard retainer, a panel, and an inboard retainer of a windshield of an aircraft, along a peripheral edge part of the windshield panel includes a first fastener, which is disposed at a predetermined position, and a pair of second fasteners, which is disposed in alignment with the row, one on each side of the first fastener. A plate, which is fastened along with the windshield panel by the first fastener and the pair of second fasteners, is disposed on the inboard retainer on the inside of the aircraft. The first fastener can be attached to or detached from a fixing nut, which is fixed on the plate, from the outside of the aircraft, and can be replaced with a suspension fastener on which a wire to be mounted on the windshield can be fitted.

Abstract: A closeout fitting for a hat stringer includes a cover that has a fitting surface. The fitting surface is substantially complementary to at least a portion of an outer surface of the hat stringer. The cover is configured to couple against the hat stringer outer surface. The cover also includes a first portion configured to extend across a gap defined in a cap portion of the hat stringer. The closeout fitting also includes an insert. The insert includes a first outer perimeter surface that is substantially complementary to at least a portion of an interior surface of a channel defined by the hat stringer. The insert is configured to couple against the channel interior surface proximate the hat stringer closeout portion. The insert and the cover are formed with a suitable stiffness to limit a deformation of the hat stringer proximate the closeout portion.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a transition arrangement (10) for an aircraft for aiding stabilization of an aircraft between substantially vertical and horizontal flight of the aircraft, the transition arrangement (10) including an aerofoil (12) and mounting means for mounting the aerofoil rotatable between a leading (18) and/or a trailing edge (20) of an aircraft wing.

Abstract: The simplified inverted V-tail aircraft comprise of fixed inverted V-tail stabilizers, wing mounted elevons, with no moving control surfaces attached to the fixed inverted V-tail stabilizers. Elevons act as elevators as well as aileron elements and rudders and the design is simplified, making construction far less costly. No control cables or other control devices are required to be routed to the inverted V-tail. Moreover, the number of control surfaces is reduced and limited to the wing portion of the aircraft. The inverted V-tail may thus be made in one piece, for example, using composites, thus simplifying construction considerably.

Abstract: An actuation system for resolving the effects of force-fight between multiple stages within an actuator coupled to an aircraft flight control member includes a yoke configured for connection to the flight control member, a first actuator operatively coupled to the yoke, and a second actuator and a third actuator operatively coupled to the yoke, the second and third actuators symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the first actuator. A first control member is operatively coupled to the first actuator, and a second control member is operatively coupled to the second actuator and the third actuator. The second control member is configured to operate independent of the first control member to effect motion of the flight control member.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that allow Conformal Vortex Generator art to improve energy efficiency and control capabilities at many points in a turbomachine or device processing aero/hydrodynamic Newtonian fluid-flows.

Abstract: An electrical swivel system may have a movable swivel member adapted to connect to a landing gear and a fixed swivel member adapted to connect to an airframe. Each may have an interface apparatus whereby electrical signals may be conducted between components of the movable swivel member and the fixed swivel member. In this manner, electrical signals may be conveyed across a mechanically movable joint.

Abstract: The present invention provides a landing gear assembly for an aircraft landing gear, the assembly comprising a steering mechanism for steering at least one wheel of the landing gear, a deployment mechanism for moving a leg of the landing gear between a stowed position and a deployed position, and an actuator arranged to actuate both the steering mechanism and the deployment mechanism. The invention also provides an aircraft landing gear, an aircraft and methods of operating an aircraft landing gear.

Abstract: A method is provided for restoring mobility to an aircraft equipped with at least one self-propelled drive wheel powered by a driver when the aircraft has been rendered immobile as a result of one or more wheel tires adhering to and becoming stuck to tarmac or another ground surface. The method uses forces generated by the cooperative action of the wheel driver, the aircraft steering, and the aircraft braking system to release adherent tires of each set of main wheels and/or nose gear wheels by applying differential force to one set of wheels at a time to release any adherent tires so that the aircraft is able to move on the ground surface and travel in a desired direction at a desired speed.

Abstract: An impact absorber device (10) of a fixed landing skid of an aircraft (1) is described. The device comprises a female element (20), a male element (30) and a core (40) arranged between said female element and said male element, wherein said female element comprises a cavity and said male element comprises a support and pressure surface for supporting said core, wherein said core comprises a body with controlled plastic deformation of a metallic material. In embodiments of the invention, the core comprises an extruded body having a honeycomb structure or a body comprising a spirally wound metallic substrate.

Abstract: An aircraft includes at least one propulsion engine, coupled to a fuselage, and configured to provide forward thrust to propel the aircraft along a first vector during forward flight. Each of at least two of multiple rotors coupled to the fuselage is coupled to a motor configured to supply power to that rotor and/or to draw power from that rotor. At least two of the rotors are configured to operate during forward flight to provide at least some lift to the aircraft along a second vector. A flight control system is configured to control the rotors that are configured to operate during forward flight in a power managed regime in which a net electrical power, consisting of the sum of the power being supplied to or drawn from each rotor by its motor, is maintained within a range determined by a feedback control system of the flight control system.

Abstract: A tracking wedge, a rotor and a method for modifying a movement of air over a tracking wedge. According to aspects of the disclosure, a tracking wedge used to correct the tracking of a helicopter rotor blade may include one or more acoustic management mechanisms. The acoustic management mechanisms may change the manner in which air moves over the surface of the tracking wedge. In some examples, changing the manner in which air moves over the surface of the tracking wedge may reduce noise generated by the use of the tracking wedge.

Abstract: A rotorcraft autopilot system includes a series actuator connecting a cockpit control component to a swashplate of a rotorcraft, the series actuator to modify a control input from the cockpit control component to the swashplate through a downstream control component. The rotorcraft autopilot system also includes a differential friction system connected to the cockpit control component, the differential friction system to control the series actuator to automatically adjust a position of the cockpit control component during rotorcraft flight based, in part, on a flight mode of the rotorcraft.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a wiring harness for an aerial vehicle. A wing of the aerial vehicle comprises a pocket for insertion of the wiring harness. The wiring harness provides wiring and associated connections capable to attach to and power various components.

Abstract: A cargo management system is provided comprising an air cushion cargo shuttle, an air blower configured to blow air beneath the air cushion cargo shuttle, an aft shuttle drive belt coupled to the air cushion cargo shuttle, a forward shuttle drive belt coupled to the air cushion cargo shuttle.

Abstract: A bunk assembly is provided. The bunk assembly includes a first plurality of bunks including a first bunk and a second bunk coupled end-to-end with the first bunk. The first and second bunks each include a cutout that substantially align forming a bunk slot between the first and second bunks when coupled end-to-end. The first plurality of bunks also includes a third bunk stacked on top of the first and second bunks when positioned in the bunk slot.

Abstract: An interior configuration of a corporate aircraft, comprises an entrance compartment (100), which is situated directly next to a cockpit (C) of the aircraft, passenger compartment (200) which is adjacent to the entrance compartment (100) opposite to the cockpit (C), an en suite lavatory compartment (300) which is adjacent to the passenger compartment (200) opposite to the entrance compartment (100).

Abstract: A passenger module for a seating array for an aircraft cabin comprises: a pair of end walls generally extending in a first direction connected by at least one side wall generally extending in a second direction which is substantially orthogonal to the first direction, at least one of the walls defining an entrance to the module; at least one door assembly moveable from a stowed position in which the entrance is unobstructed by the door assembly to a deployed position in which the entrance is at least partially obstructed by the door assembly; an ottoman; and a seat assembly orientated in the second direction so as to face the ottoman. The ottoman is spaced from the seat in the second direction and the ottoman is wider in the first direction than the seat.

Abstract: A system includes a signal monitor to monitor a time rate of change of a revolutions per minute (RPM) trim signal that is received from an RPM command path to control a velocity of a helicopter rotor. An icing detector detects for the presence of ice accumulation on the helicopter rotor by comparing the time rate of change of the RPM trim signal to a predetermined threshold for the time rate of change.

Abstract: A parachute includes a resistive body which is formed in a bag shape and receives air resistance, and two suspension lines, one end of each of which is connected to the resistive body and the other end of each of which can be connected to an object to be braked. The resistive body includes an opening through which air passes, a bottom part provided at an opposite side of the opening, and a side part provided extending toward a periphery of the opening from the bottom part while expanding. The side part includes a base part having an approximately constant height from the bottom part, and two tapered extension parts, each of which extends from the base part, while reducing a width thereof, to each of two ends as apexes located symmetrically with each other in the periphery of the opening.

Abstract: An airbag assembly for leg flail protection and associated systems and methods are described herein. An airbag system configured in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology can include, for example, a housing having a cavity and an opening in communication with the cavity, an airbag stowed within the cavity, and an inflator operably coupled to the airbag. The airbag can be configured to deploy through the opening of the housing during a crash or other significant dynamic event. The airbag can deploy outwardly from the side-facing seat to reduce occupant leg rotation during the crash or other significant dynamic event. The airbag can be pushed out of the housing before it is fully inflated. The airbag can be stowed and include folded first and second opposing side portions such that when the airbag is deployed, the portion nearest the occupant unfurls toward the occupant prior to the other portion farthest from the occupant unfurling in a direction away from the occupant.