Abstract: The invention relates to a battery arrangement in a two-track vehicle, having a traction battery (5) with a battery housing (17) in which crash-sensitive battery cells (15) are arranged, and in which at least one crash cross-member (47) which runs in the transverse direction (y) of the vehicle is arranged, with which, in the event of a side crash, the applied impact force can be transmitted to the side of the vehicle at a distance from the crash, while bypassing the battery cells (15).

Abstract: There is provide a vehicle lower section structure, the structure including a rocker disposed at a vehicle width direction outside of a floor panel, and extending in a vehicle front-rear direction, a floor cross member disposed above the floor panel, and extending in a vehicle width direction, and a sub-rocker that is disposed above the floor panel between the rocker and the floor cross member, that couples the rocker to a vehicle width direction outside end portion of the floor cross member, and that is formed with a longer length than the floor cross member in the vehicle front-rear direction.

Abstract: Vehicles having internal body cavity seals and methods of assembling the same are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a vehicle includes a vehicle structural member, an exterior vehicle body panel that is coupled to the vehicle structural member and is spaced apart from the vehicle structural member at an internal body cavity, and a compressible sealing member that is positioned in the internal body cavity such that the compressible sealing member is concealed from an exterior of the vehicle. The compressible sealing member is coupled to at least one of the vehicle structural member or the exterior vehicle body panel and is compressed from an uninstalled thickness such that the compressible sealing member contacts both the vehicle structural member and the exterior vehicle body panel.

Abstract: A vehicle including a side support extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction, a cross member extending transverse to the side support, and a reinforcement gusset coupled to the side support and the cross member, where the cross member and the reinforcement gusset define an interrupted interface in which one of the cross member or the reinforcement gusset includes a recessed portion and the opposite of the cross member or the reinforcement gusset includes an extended portion, and the recessed portion and the extended portion have complementary shapes and are detached from one another.

Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle body includes the following components: a sill, roof frame, hinge pillar, outer shell and inner shell. The assembly is characterized by being very rigid and very firm, and having a high degree of structural possibilities whilst being relatively light in weight. The sill and the roof frame are formed by hollow profiles. The hinge pillar is made from an extruded fibrous composite. The sill, the roof frame and the hinge pillar are surrounded on the outer side and the inner side, at least partially, by the outer shell and the inner shell, such that the assembly components form a composite unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rear spoiler device (10) for a vehicle (1), which has at least one rear door (8, 9), the device having at least one lateral air-deflector element (32) and a roof air-deflector element (24) that can be adjusted between a default position and a travel position for contour extension and aerodynamic air conduction when the rear door (8, 9) is closed. It comprises a wing (30), which has a first swivel joint (31), in order to be pivotably fastened to the rear door (8, 9), wherein the wing (30) is adjustably attached to the lateral air-deflector element (32) via at least one second swivel joint (34), wherein at least one locking device (40) is provided for locking the lateral air-deflector element (32) with the wing (30), and a coupling device (60) is provided for coupling an adjustment of the locking device (40) to the adjustment of the roof air-deflector element (24).

Abstract: An aerodynamic drag reducing device reduces drag on a vehicle when in an extended configuration. The aerodynamic drag reducing device includes a moveable frame, a set of linkages, and a linkage coordinator. The set of linkages supports the moveable frame in an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. A first linkage of the set of linkages defines a first axis, and a second linkage of the set of linkages defines a second axis. The linkage coordinator coordinates movement between the first linkage about the first axis and the second linkage about the second axis. The first and second axes may be non-parallel.

Abstract: A system of aerodynamic skirt fairings configured to minimize aerodynamic drag and maintain smoother air flow over highway-operated long-haul tractor-trailer vehicles.

Abstract: A front straightening portion is formed at a front portion of a main body portion of a spat. In the front straightening portion, a front inclined surface is inclined backward with respect to a vehicle with decrease in distance to a lower side of the vehicle in a lateral view, and front lateral surfaces extend forward with respect to the vehicle from both end portions of the front inclined surface in a vehicle width direction, respectively. A traveling wind that hits the front lateral surfaces flows toward the front inclined surface side, and is caused to flow out downward with respect to the vehicle from the front straightening portion together with a traveling wind. The flow velocities of the traveling winds increase, the air resistance of the vehicle can be reduced, operation stability of the vehicle can be enhanced, and riding comfort performance of the vehicle can be enhanced.

Abstract: A seal assembly for use in sealing a joint having a first member pivotable about a rotational axis relative to a second member. The seal assembly may include a load ring engaged by the first member, a sealing lip engaging a sealing surface of the second member, and seal ring there between. The sealing lip may have a sealing lip body with a first convex rounded engagement portion of a second member engagement surface positioned to engage the sealing surface when the seal assembly is assembled in the axially-extending seal cavity between the first member and the second member. The second member engagement surface may include additional convex engagement portions, and the sealing lip may include a sealing lip flange extending radially outwardly from the sealing lip body and disposed proximate the sealing surface after assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suspension device for tracked vehicles, which vehicle comprises at least one pair of track assemblies, where each track assembly of the pair of track assemblies comprises a track support beam, at least one drive wheel, a plurality of support wheels and an endless track, wherein said at least one drive wheel and said plurality of support wheels are rotatably secured to said track support beam. Said at least one drive wheel is arranged to drive said endless track running over the at least one drive wheel and said plurality of support wheels. The suspension device comprises a first suspension configuration constituting a support wheel suspension configuration configured to resiliently secure said support wheels to said track support beam, and a second suspension configuration configured to connect said track assembly pair with a centrally arranged center beam. The invention also relates to a tracked vehicle.

Abstract: A crawler belt and a master link for use in the crawler belt enable easy connection and disconnection of the crawler belt. The crawler belt has a track chain in which a plurality of regular links are pivotally connected at their ends, the master link for connecting the of the track chain to form the crawler belt into a loop, and track shoes attached to the regular links and the master link respectively. The crawler belt has a slit aperture which leads only to a pin insertion hole formed at the other end of the master link and is configured such that a clamping force, generated by tightening a master bolt that imparts a tightening force to the master link to narrow the slit aperture, is allowed to work on only the regular pin inserted into a pin insertion hole leading to the slit aperture.

Abstract: A device for holding a motor vehicle door in an ajar position during the manufacture of the vehicle, including: a body; fastening means designed to fasten the body to the door, preferably to a fastening area intended to accommodate a lock; a retaining member mounted on the body and arranged to bear on a first side of the car body member and hold the door in an ajar position; and a stop member mounted on the body and arranged to extend away from the door in such a way as to define a space between the stop member and the door, the stop member being arranged to bear on a second side of the car body member and prevent the door from closing.

Abstract: A vehicle body manufacturing apparatus includes: a jig frame structure in which an upper jig frame out of multiple upper jig frames is replaceably disposed according to a vehicle type; a clamp jig that clamps a work of a vehicle body supported by the jig frame structure; an articulated arm that supports the clamp jig movably relative to the vehicle body; a fitting member provided in the clamp jig; and a fitting receiving member that is provided in the upper jig frame and guides the clamp jig to a predetermined clamp position of the vehicle body by fitting to the fitting member.

Abstract: A vehicle body manufacturing apparatus includes a left side jig configured to be disposed on a left lateral side of a vehicle body, and a right side jig configured to be disposed on a right lateral side of the vehicle body. The left side jig is formed to be divided into a left front jig on a front side and a left rear jig on a rear side, and the right side jig is formed to be divided into a right front jig on a front side and a right rear jig on a rear side. The left side jig and the right side jig performs clamping for positioning and pre-assembling by coming into contact with the vehicle body from the outside of the vehicle body as well as clamping for positioning and pre-assembling by extending into the inside of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A vehicle body manufacturing apparatus includes: side jig frames disposed respectively on the right and left sides of a vehicle body; an upper jig frame installed between the side jig frames, the upper jig frames including a pair of front and rear frame members insertable into the inside of the vehicle body through front and rear openings of the vehicle body, respectively; a connection mechanism that removably connects insertion ends of the pair of frame members; and a clamping mechanism that is held on the upper jig frame and that positions the vehicle body.

Abstract: An improved portable bicycle stand comprised of an elongated rigid member with a stand head and stand foot. The head is shaped so as to positively engage a bicycle frame above its center of gravity. The foot is shaped so as to positively engage a ground surface. The elongated rigid member is formed from a plurality of interlocking tubular segments, which are collapsible for portability.

Abstract: An extendable nose bicycle seat allowing a rider to adjust seat nose length while riding for optimal comfort, performance, safety and style. Unlike any other bicycle seat, the adjustable seat nose embraces nose, cut-out and nose-less technology allowing the rider to leverage the strengths of each for the appropriate riding conditions. A sliding track system allows the rider to adjust the seat nose length for nose-less riding (zero contact with soft tissue areas) or alternatively to engage the nose for performance riding, like aggressive turning, racing or trail riding. Riders can adjust the nose while riding to pre-set lengths by pushing or pulling the nose in or out to activate pressure sensitive click and lock system.

Abstract: A scooter seat device, in particular, a kick scooter seat device, with a seat base body and with at least one first fastening unit for fastening to a scooter. The first fastening unit comprises at least one support surface, which in a mounted state is provided to support the seat base body at least against a footboard of the scooter.

Abstract: Clothing apparatus may include a jacket and gloves. The clothing apparatus includes illuminating elements, a power source, a controller, and hand operated switches. The gloves are in signaling communication with the controller, such as may permit the operator to cause signaling functions to occur by use of the hands without releasing, for example, the handle bars of a bicycle., and without having to fumble with external manual switches. The power and control units may be removable and rechargeable. The jacket may be water-resistant or water-proof, and may include a hood. The apparatus may include a photo-sensitive element and running lights such as may operate automatically as dusk falls.

Abstract: In a harness support structure for a motorcycle, a cable bracket is supported by a top bridge, and an upper lamp bracket for supporting a headlamp device is fitted to the cable bracket. A first holding portion for holding an intermediate portion of cable members having respective one end portion connected with a handle is provided in the cable bracket. The cable bracket is provided with a regulating portion for inhibiting a forward movement of the cable member at a location distant from a handle side rather than the first holding portion.

Abstract: A fluid reservoir for a cycle frame, the cycle frame including a top tube extending from a head end to a seat mounting, the fluid reservoir including a body defining a cavity for containing a fluid, the body positioned in abutment with at least a part of the top tube in use, and wherein the body is shaped so that the fluid reservoir and the at least a part of the top tube cooperate to define an aerodynamic profile.

Abstract: An exhaust pipe side covering has a rear portion supported by a muffler or an exhaust pipe of an exhaust device and also has a front portion supported by a motorcycle body through a bracket, thereby covering the exhaust pipe from outside. A projecting piece projecting inwardly of a motorcycle widthwise direction is formed in an inner side surface of a front portion of a main body of the exhaust pipe side covering and a screw insertion hole is formed in the vicinity of a projecting piece in the main body. The bracket is formed with a plug-in hole, with which the projecting piece is engaged by plugging in, and a threaded hole. A mounting screw member is engaged in the threaded hole through the screw insertion hole. The section of the projecting piece transverse to a projecting direction thereof is of an elongated shape.

Abstract: A folding bicycle and method for folding the folding bicycle is provided.

Abstract: A motorcycle having a crankcase supporting a crankshaft of an engine, a driving force transmission device at an intermediate position between the crankshaft and a driving wheel to transmit rotational force from the crankshaft, and a swing arm that swingably supports the driving wheel, wherein the driving force transmission device includes a continuously variable transmission provided with an endless flexible member stretched between a drive pulley and a driven pulley, and a continuously variable transmission case covering the continuously variable transmission, and wherein the swing arm includes a pivot portion provided on one end side of the swing arm to be swingably attached to a vehicle body frame or the crankcase, and a driving wheel support portion provided on another end side of the swing arm to rotatably support the driving wheel.

Abstract: A brake apparatus including a bicycle structure, a first arm pivotably coupled to the bicycle structure, and a second arm pivotably coupled to the bicycle structure. A first lever can be pivotably coupled to the first arm. A quick release cam link can be pivotably coupled to the second arm. A second lever can be pivotably coupled to the first lever and pivotably coupled to the quick release cam link.

Abstract: A control device is configured to be installed on a handlebar of a bicycle and configured to operate a brake device on the bicycle. The control device basically includes a bicycle attachment member, a brake operating member and at least one of a wireless communication unit and a notification unit. The brake operating member is pivotally coupled to the attachment member to pivot about a first axis. The least one of the wireless communication unit and the notification unit is disposed on the brake operating member.

Abstract: A bicycle shifter is provided as part of a bicycle electric system. The bicycle shifter basically includes a transmission cable winding element, an operating unit and a detection device. The operating unit operatively coupled to the transmission cable winding element. The detection device is arranged to detect a movement of the operating unit. The detection device outputs a signal according to the movement of the operating unit with respect to the winding element.

Abstract: The wheel (1) for pedal-assisted bikes comprises: a fixed structure (2) having attachment means for the attachment to the frame (T) of a bike (B) with a driving pedal crank (P); a circle element (10, 11, 12) mounted on the fixed structure (2) in a revolving way around a main rotation axis (A); a propulsion disk (13) mounted on the fixed structure (2) in a revolving way and drivable in rotation by the driving pedal crank (P); motion transmission means (15, 16) for the transmission of the rotational motion from the propulsion disk (13) to the circle element (10, 11, 12), which comprise at least a first detection device (16) suitable for detecting the driving torque transmitted to the circle element (10, 11, 12) from the propulsion disk (13); an electric motor (54, 55) associated with the fixed structure (2) and suitable for cooperating with the propulsion disk (13) to motorize the circle element (10, 11, 12); and a processing and control unit (57, 58) operatively connected to the first detection device (16)

Abstract: A battery box for an electric cycle includes a battery and a case enclosing the battery. The case includes an air inlet and an air outlet in communication with the air inlet for directing air flow through the case to cool the battery. An adjustable vent is disposed at the air outlet for deflecting the air flow from the air outlet in a selected direction, such as toward an occupant of the electric cycle.

Abstract: A front derailleur is provided with a base member, a linkage assembly, a chain guide, an input link, a connecting link and an outer casing receiving part. The linkage assembly includes a first link coupled to the base member at a first pivot axis, a second link coupled to the base member at a second pivot axis, and an extension link coupled to the first link and the base member. The chain guide is coupled to the first and second links. The input link, is supported relative to the base member about a third pivot axis, and connects to an operation cable. The connecting link is connected to the input link about a fourth pivot axis and to the extension link about a fifth pivot axis. The outer casing receiving part is disposed on the base member and receives an outer casing through which the operation cable passes.

Abstract: A snowmobile includes a vehicle body frame including a left engine support portion that supports an engine. The left engine support portion includes a first layer made of a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic material, a second layer made of a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic material, and an intermediate layer located between the first layer and the second layer. The first layer, the intermediate layer and the second layer are provided with a through-hole into which a securing member that secures the engine and the vehicle body frame to each other is inserted.

Abstract: A snowmobile includes an engine including a crankshaft, a driving shaft rotatable together with the crankshaft, an endless track belt drivable by the driving shaft, and a vehicle body frame including a wall portion defining an engine room accommodating the engine and engine support portions and supporting the engine. At least a portion of the wall portion is made of a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic material and overlaps the engine as seen in a side view.

Abstract: A snowmobile includes a vehicle body frame including a tunnel portion extending in a vehicle front-rear direction. The tunnel portion includes a top wall made of a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic material, a left side wall made of a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic material, aright side wall made of a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic material, a left reinforcing member reinforcing the left side wall and made of a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic material, and a right reinforcing member reinforcing the right side wall and made of a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic material. A first closed cross-section is defined by the top wall, the left side wall and the left reinforcing member, and a second closed cross-section is defined by the top wall, the right side wall and the right reinforcing member.

Abstract: A watercraft wherein the cabin is open at the top after passengers are loaded into the cabin.

Abstract: A buoyancy vehicle operable to navigate on a fluid from a sitting and reclined position. The vehicle provides facilitated access and operational control to propulsion and navigational systems that can be operated from a sitting or reclined position. Consequently, a user who cannot stand or perform rigorous physical activity may operate the buoyancy vehicle. The buoyancy vehicle comprises at least one buoyant member configured to float on the fluid with sufficient buoyancy to support the vehicle and the operator. A frame portion attaches to the buoyant member. The frame portion is generally tubular and sufficiently lightweight and/or hollow, so as to enhance the buoyancy of the vehicle. A center board retractably extends from a bottom surface of the frame portion. A seat is configured to support an operator and/or a load, and enable easy access to the navigational and propulsion systems for operating the vehicle.

Abstract: A fiberglass pontoon boat, having raised and integrated fiberglass side rails, a flat floor, and a side entry level with the flat floor. Integrated seats are molded in fiberglass. The hull and deck join together by flexing the hull to compensate for opposing draft angles of the hull and deck at the side entry. The deck has a floor and at least one other interior component, and terminates in a deck trim flange. The hull has at least two hollow pontoons and at least two side rails that extend from an outer edge of the pontoons, and the hull terminates in a hull trim flange. When assembled, the hull trim flange operatively engages beneath the deck trim flange to form a unified pontoon boat having a space between the deck and hull and wherein the side rails are integrated as structural parts of the interior component.

Abstract: The present invention concerns apparatus and methods for covering and uncovering a desired object. Particular embodiments include a covering system comprising: a cover operably connected to a plurality of translational members translationally positioned along a track suspended above the cover, the track being operably attached to two or more hangers, each of the two or more hangers having a vertically extending portion and an outwardly extending portion, the track being operably attached to the outwardly extending portion and suspended below the outwardly extending portion of the hanger; and, a non-rotational track support configured for releasable connection to the track and extending from below the track.

Abstract: A vessel hatch cover has a first plurality of sliding panels that allow a bulk hose receptacle to move across the width of a vessel hold without exposing the underlying bulk material. The first plurality of panels forms a loading portion which itself forms one of a second plurality of second sliding panels which allow the loading portion to move fore and aft so as to position the bulk hose receptacle in virtually any location over the hold without ever exposing the underlying hold to the elements. Thus, loading can occur in inclement weather without fear of contamination, reducing demurrage and in port vessel time.

Abstract: A rack for carrying sports equipment alongside a personal watercraft. The rack includes a clamp sized and configured to removeably engage a lip of the watercraft, and a carrier with an engagement surface configured to hold an article of sports equipment such as a surfboard.

Abstract: Provided is an independent tank, and a manufacturing method therefor, for which local bending stress occurring on the vicinity of a boundary portion (welded portion) can be reduced without increasing plate thickness. An independent tank has at least one curvature change portion in which the curvature along the axial direction of plate members that form the tank changes along the axial direction. Both the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface of the plate member on the small curvature side are not flush with respect to the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface of the plate member on the large curvature side. The plate thickness center of the plate member on the small curvature side is offset toward the radial direction inner side or the radial direction outer side with respect to the plate thickness center of the plate on the large curvature side.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vessel including a motion compensation platform. The platform comprises at least one carrier for bearing, moving and/or transferring a load, and a gangway provided with a first end pivotably connected to the carrier and a second end for contacting a target area. Further, the platform comprises a multiple number of first actuators for moving the carrier relative to the vessel, and at least a second actuator for moving the gangway relative to the carrier. The platform also comprises a control system arranged for driving the multiple number of first actuators, and motion sensors for measuring motions relative to at least one element in a target area, which measurements are used as input for the control system. The control system is also arranged for driving the at least one second actuator.

Abstract: A boat, having a transom, includes one or more aft-facing seats. Each aft-facing seat is positioned proximate to the transom and includes a seat bottom that is inclined at a downward angle in a direction extending from aft to fore, a seatback, a headrest, a seat support structure having at least one hidden compartment therein, and at least one pivot mechanism attached to the seatback and the headrest and configured to allow the seatback to move between a first position in which the seatback is capable of supporting the back of a person seated in the seat and a second position in which the seatback is pivoted upwardly to allow access to the compartment and the headrest to move between an upright position and a folded position. A plurality of handles may be provided for each aft-facing seat, with one at an outboard side and another at an inboard side.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of ships, and particularly relates to an underwater floating body and an installation method thereof. The floating body includes sub-cabins and pressure resistant cabins, symmetrically arranged sub-cabins are arranged at the left and right sides of the floating body, the sub-cabins are arranged at the front and back sides of the floating body, the buoyant force provided by the sub-cabins at the front side of the floating body is larger than the buoyant force provided by the sub-cabins at the back side of the floating body. According to the underwater floating body and the installation method thereof provided by the present invention, the underwater floating body can arrive at the working water area at one step, thereby saving a large amount of manpower and material resources.

Abstract: An improvement to a conventional surfboard includes an impeller and an electric motor contained primarily within the body of the surfboard, whereby performance of the surfboard is substantially unaffected by the presence of the impeller and the electric motor. The electric motor is operatively connected to the impeller for providing a forward thrust of the surfboard. The improvement to the conventional surfboard also includes a throttle for selective control of the electric motor for operating the impeller to provide a forward thrust of the surfboard, the throttle being configured for use by a surfer lying in a prone position on the smooth top surface of the body of the surfboard. An extent of the surfer's energy that otherwise would be expended during paddling can be preserved for riding waves by using the impeller to provide the forward thrust during paddling.

Abstract: A vertically rotating grooming attachment brush comprising a brush hub and bristles, and method for cleaning a surface having organic biofouling. The bristles extend from the brush hub and are positioned at or near its outer rim. One or more rows of bristles can be included. The bristles can be grooming bristles or shroud bristles or a combination of the two. A rigid or elastomeric shroud or skirt can also be included about the edge of the brush hub. Vertical rotation of the grooming attachment brush causes a low pressure region to build in the central area of the brush hub. This low pressure region creates a force that forcefully attracts the grooming attachment brush to the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the disclosure provide for an inflatable vest comprising an inflatable body member having an upper edge area to be located near the neck of the wearer of the vest, a collar member removably attachable to the vest at the upper edge area of the body member by means of a first attachment means, and a second attachment means located at a portion of the body member other than the upper edge area for secure re-location of said removable collar member.

Abstract: Various embodiments associated with a heads-up display capable of functioning while underwater are described. An underwater mask can have a segment that a diver sees through and this segmented can be augmented with various portions that disclose information to the diver. These portions can relate to the diver herself or relate to other information such as the location of a source transmitting a signal. With these portions the diver can quickly learn about important information and act on that information.

Abstract: A lightweight transport vessel transports compressed natural gas underwater without needing to liquefy the gas for transport.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide a highly reliable UUV recovery systems and methods that utilize multiple independent release mechanisms that can detach a load and allow the UUV to float to the surface of the water. One embodiment is a recovery system for a UUV. The recovery system includes a detachable load that renders the UUV neutrally buoyant in water. The recovery system further includes a plurality of release mechanisms that detach the load to render the UUV positively buoyant in the water. The release mechanisms include a first, second, and third release mechanism. The first release mechanism detaches the load in response to a command signal. The second release mechanism detaches the load in response to the UUV being submerged in the water beyond a threshold time. The third release mechanism detaches the load in response to the UUV exceeding a maximum depth in the water.