Abstract: A travel lane marking probability calculating unit calculates a travel lane marking probability of each of travel lane marking candidates based on a calculation condition. A travel lane marking recognizing unit recognizes, as a travel lane marking, a travel lane marking candidate having a travel lane marking probability that is a threshold value or higher, among the travel lane marking candidates. A lane change detecting unit detects that an own vehicle is in the midst of a lane change. When the own vehicle is in the midst of a lane change, a condition changing unit changes the calculation condition to allow the travel lane marking probability to be more easily increased compared to when the own vehicle is not in the midst of a lane change, or changes the threshold value to be lower than that when the own vehicle is not in the midst of a lane change.

Abstract: A method for operating a vehicle includes: detecting an intended strategy of a vehicle occupant for a driving strategy of the vehicle; comparing the intended driving strategy to a number of multiple possible driving strategies for a current driving situation of the vehicle; and controlling the vehicle as a function of a driving strategy that is selected based on the comparison to the number of possible driving strategies.

Abstract: Apparatus for braking a coupled tractor-trailer combination (10) in which the tractor (11) includes a drive train (12) one or more operational parameters of which is adjustable and having an engine and at least one ground-engaging member driveably connected thereto via an adjustable ratio transmission; and the trailer includes at least one ground engaging member having at least one trailer brake (28), includes a control circuit (36) for the trailer brake (28) having a control device and one or more fault detectors, the apparatus also including a controller that adjusts one or more parameters of the drive train in response to detection of one or more faults by one or more said fault detectors. A method of operating the apparatus includes carrying out such adjustment when one or more faults is detected.

Abstract: A shift control method of an automatic transmission may include determining, by a controller, whether a shift condition is satisfied, beginning, by the controller, release of an off-going element and engagement of an on-coming element when the shift condition is satisfied, determining, by the controller, whether a speed control entry condition is satisfied while performing the release of the off-going element and the engagement of the on-coming element, determining, by the controller, a target speed of a torque source when the speed control entry condition is satisfied, performing, by the controller, speed control of the torque source using the target speed of the torque source, determining, by the controller, whether a speed control completion condition is satisfied while performing the speed control, and completing, by the controller, the release of the off-going element and the engagement of the on-coming element when the speed control completion condition is satisfied.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for road scene understanding of vehicles in traffic by capturing images of traffic with a camera coupled to a vehicle; generating a continuous model of occlusions with a continuous occlusion mode for traffic participants to enhance point track association accuracy without distinguishing between moving and static objects; applying the continuous occlusion model to handle visibility constraints in object tracks; and combining point track association and soft object track modeling to improve 3D localization accuracy.

Abstract: A method is provided for efficiently providing occupancy information on the surroundings of a vehicle, which vehicle has sensors for ascertaining the occupancy of the surroundings. The method includes the following steps: receiving sensor measurements of the surroundings of the vehicle; determining the occupancy of the surroundings by obstacles using the sensor measurements; providing a division of the surroundings into regions; for each region of the surroundings, determining the most certainly identified occupancy in the respective region if multiple occupancies of the surroundings have been detected in the respective region; and determining the next occupancy, namely the respective region occupancy for which the shortest distance has been determined according to a distance determination specified for the respective region; and providing the most certainly identified occupancy and the next occupancy.

Abstract: Systems and methods for obtaining data about road conditions as they pertain to an individual vehicle, using this information to build a model of vehicle behavior as a function of its environment, and aggregating information concerning multiple vehicles along with data from other sources in order to predict vehicle behavior in future environments.

Abstract: A method is provided for motion-based calibration of multiple sensors. A first estimated motion is determined (e.g., for a vehicle or other object) via one of the sensors while determining a second estimated motion via a second of the sensors. A calibration transform is determined and relates the orientation and position of the first sensor to the orientation and position of the second sensor based on the estimated motions received from each sensor.

Abstract: A hopper car discharge section may be wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. Outflow is controlled by movable closure members. The hopper car has a plurality of hoppers of which two hoppers share a common ridge assembly. The ridge assembly forms a common mating and fit up location for the upper margins of the slope sheets of two lengthwise adjacent hoppers. The ridge assembly includes an horizontal center section and two end plates that angle upwardly outboard toward the top chords of the sidewalls. The ridge assembly stands proud of the upper margin of the respective adjacent slope sheets. A gusset is mounted between the adjacent slope sheets below the ridge plate such that the slope sheets and gusset form a reinforcement tube running across the car, the end plates forming the stems of a vertical T-section attached to the sidewall and overlapping the top chord.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a side frame mold for casting a side frame of a railway car truck includes forming a drag and a cope portion of a mold from a casting material to define an exterior surface of a drag portion and cope portion, respectively, of the side frame. The mold includes a portion for casting the pedestal jaw of the side frame. The drag and the cop portions are then cured.

Abstract: A railcar energy absorption/coupling system including a cushioning assembly arranged in operable combination with a coupler and a yoke. The cushioning assembly is positioned in a draft pocket defined by a draft sill on a railcar between the front and rear stops. The yoke consists of a back wall along with top and bottom walls which are joined to and axially extending from the back wall toward a forward end of the cushioning assembly. The back wall of the yoke is disposed to contact the rear end of the cushioning assembly. The top and bottom walls of the yoke are operably coupled to a shank portion of the coupler toward a forward end of the yoke. The top and bottom walls of the yoke each include stop members which extend in opposed lateral directions from each other and limit draft travel while maximizing buff travel and limit total combined travel of the energy absorption/coupling system.

Abstract: A tip of a pneumatic brake cylinder device is attached rotatably at a base side of a caliper body, and a base end of a first brake lever is attached rotatably to an end part of a cylinder at a side opposite to where the rod protrudes. A center part of the first brake lever is rotatably attached to the body. A front part end of a second brake lever is rotatably attached to a tip of the body, and the base ends thereof come into contact with a tip of the first brake lever. A brake lining and a brake head are attached on an inner surface at a tip of a pressing-force transmission member disposed at a center part front part of the second brake lever. A torque-receiving pin tip is immobilized at the brake head, and a shaft is held on the body via a spherical washer.

Abstract: An improved intelligent wheelbarrow apparatus is described. This improved intelligent wheelbarrow apparatus improves upon existing apparatus by easing the process of loading and off-loading objects into and out of the load bin. This process is eased by being able to lower the load bin to the ground so that objects can be rolled into the bin. This improves the user experience, by potentially reducing the number of workers needed to load or unload objects from a load bin, easing the strain on the human body by eliminating the need to lift heavy objects to any height, and reduces the risk of damaging the wheelbarrow or load by not needing to unload objects from any height.

Abstract: A stackable cart comprises a base comprising perimetral edges, front, middle, and rear portions, and an internal wired base support structure with a network of support wires. A plurality of front wheels is provided to support the front portion, wherein a chord of the front wheel corresponds to a stacking space defined between a plurality of front transverse wires of the network support wires. A plurality of rear wheels is provided to support the rear portion, wherein a chord of the rear wheel corresponds to a stacking space defined between a plurality of rear transverse wires of the network support wires. The cart is removably coupled to another equivalent cart by positioning the rear wheels of the cart adjacent to the stacking space of the rear transverse wires of the equivalent cart and positioning the front wheels of the cart adjacent to the stacking space of the front transverse wires of the equivalent cart.

Abstract: An assisted propulsion system, method and chassis for conveying a payload along a surface are described. A plurality of wheels disposed about the chassis support it on the surface. A drive provides at least assisted propulsion to the chassis along the surface. At least a driving part of the drive is connected to the chassis via a mount having a resiliently sprung link. At least the driving part of the drive has a fixed orientation and is moveable independently of the chassis and the plurality of wheels in a direction towards the surface. The resiliently sprung link is arranged to direct at least the driving part onto the surface during provision of the assisted propulsion. A sensor is arranged to monitor acceleration of the drive and to communicate data on acceleration to a controller, which controls operation of the drive in dependence on the data received from the sensor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system which integrates motor vehicle component operation into actuators located in the rim of a motor vehicle steering wheel. The two actuators of the system of the present invention are located in an arc segment of the steering wheel defined by the three o'clock and 12 o'clock positions for the right-hand actuator and the nine o'clock and 12 o'clock positions for the left-hand actuator. The actuators may operate in parallel with a conventional stalk switch or controls associated with an on board computer and only operate a motor vehicle component when activated and subsequently depressed. The integrated vehicle control system and apparatus of the present invention further provides for vehicle component operation which does not require a driver to remove his or her hands from the steering wheel.

Abstract: A steering-column assembly for a motor vehicle may include a steering spindle rotatably mounted in a steering-column tube, which steering-column tube is mounted in a console that connects the steering-column directly or indirectly to a body of the motor vehicle. At least one of the components of the steering-column, such as the console, for example, may include a fiber composite component that can be formed by winding fibers along tracks of a winding spool of a winding core, introducing a curable resin into the fibers or a mold to be used with the wound fibers, curing the wound fibers, and removing the winding spool and the winding core so as to release the fiber composite component. The fiber composite component may then be fitted into the steering column assembly.

Abstract: A steering gear mechanism for motor vehicles may include a steering system housing in which a toothed rack is mounted and displaceable along a longitudinal axis. The toothed rack may be connected to steerable wheels of a motor vehicle and configured to pivot the steerable wheels. The toothed rack can include a first toothed segment that meshes with a first pinion of a pinion shaft, with the pinion shaft being connectable to a steering wheel via an input shaft. The toothed rack may further include a second toothed segment that is situated opposite the first toothed segment with respect to the longitudinal axis and engages with a second pinion. Further, an electric motor can drive the first pinion in a first direction, which by way of direct or indirect coupling causes the second pinion to rotate in a second direction opposite the first direction. The electric motor may drive a gear mechanism shaft that surrounds the pinion shaft and is connected to the pinion shaft by way of a gear mechanism.

Abstract: A column-assist type electric power steering device (10) is provided with: a steering shaft (22); a magnetostrictive type torque sensor (80) that detects a torque produced in the steering shaft (22); and bearings (64, 65) that rotatably support the steering shaft (22). The magnetostrictive type torque sensor (80) includes a magnetostrictive film (81) disposed on an outer peripheral surface of the steering shaft (22), and a detection unit (83) that is disposed opposite the magnetostrictive film (81) and that detects a change in permeability. The bearings (64, 65) are installed at two locations in the axial direction of the steering shaft (22) in such a manner as to sandwich the detection unit (83).

Abstract: An electric power steering apparatus provides a steering assist force to the steering system of a vehicle by controlling driving of an assist motor in accordance with a steering force acting on the steering wheel. The electric power steering apparatus includes a yaw rate sensor that obtains a measured yaw rate of the vehicle, a vehicle speed sensor that detects the speed of the vehicle, a steering angle sensor that detects the steering angle of the steering wheel, and a torque estimating apparatus that estimates a self-aligning torque on the basis of the vehicle speed and data having a smaller absolute value among the measured yaw rate and the steering-angle standard yaw rate and that corrects the steering assist force on the basis of the estimated self-aligning torque.

Abstract: An operation unintended by a helper due to an incorrect operation or the like by an operator is prevented. An electric mobility includes a manual operation unit, a wireless operation unit, and a control unit that controls a driving wheel on the basis of either a first command signal output by the manual operation unit or a second command signal output by the wireless operation unit. The control unit sets a first control mode enabling an operation of the electric driving wheel by the manual operation unit and a second control mode disabling an operation of the electric driving wheel by the manual operation unit on the basis of a wireless signal transmitted from a wireless terminal.

Abstract: A steering support structure 10 is provided with a steering support member 20 and an assembly member 30. The steering support member 20 is formed in a shape with a single curve toward a vehicle body forward upper side and spans between a pair of front pillars 16. A vehicle width direction middle portion of the steering support member is supported at a cowl 50 via a steering column bracket 42 at which a steering mechanism 40 is mounted. The assembly member 30 is provided at the front pillars 16. A side bracket 22 is fixed to a vehicle width direction outer side end portion of the steering support member 20. A face of the assembly member 30 at which the side bracket 22 is mounted is a surface that is oriented to the vehicle rearward inner side in plan view.

Abstract: A lane keeping assist system, including: a first calculation unit which calculates left and right position errors of a front portion of the vehicle, a curvature of a lane of the front portion, and a head angle formed based on the lane from a front image of the vehicle captured by an image sensor, and calculates a target yaw rate using the left and right position errors, the curvature of the lane, and the head angle formed based on the lane which are calculated; a second calculation unit which calculates a steering torque control value for driving the calculated target yaw rate using vehicle condition information including front and rear yaw rates of the vehicle sensed by a yaw rate sensor, and a steering angle and a speed of the vehicle; and a steering driving unit which controls steering of the vehicle for keeping a lane.

Abstract: A system for detecting a vehicle handwheel position is provided. The system includes a motor shaft including a first gear having a first magnet and a first plurality of teeth, a second gear having a second magnet and a second plurality of teeth, the second plurality of teeth meshingly engaged with the first plurality of teeth, and a third gear having a third magnet and a third plurality of teeth, the third plurality of teeth meshingly engaged with the first plurality of teeth. The system further includes at least one magnetic sensor operably associated with the first magnet, the second magnet, and the third magnet. The at least one magnetic sensor is configured to detect the positions of the first gear, the second gear, and the third gear.

Abstract: A body center module, including a floor panel including two depressions, which extend parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body center module, for receiving a driver's seat and a passenger seat, and an elevation which extends between the depressions. From the elevation between the depressions, two supports extend upward in a V-shape, and each support terminates in a roof beam which extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body center module.

Abstract: A front side member for a vehicle includes a front part mounted to a front lower right side and a front lower left side of the vehicle along a length of the vehicle. A rear part is mounted to a rear lower right side and a rear lower left side of the vehicle. A middle part integrally and continuously connected between the front part and rear part. The middle part includes a curved portion formed in the middle of the middle part.

Abstract: A vehicle lower portion structure has: a tunnel portion disposed at a vehicle transverse direction central portion of a floor portion; a front side member whose rear portion is disposed at a vehicle lower side of the floor portion and a vehicle transverse direction outer side of the tunnel portion; a first member including a first horizontal wall that extends from the rear portion toward a vehicle transverse direction inner side, and a first vertical wall bent toward a vehicle upper side from the first horizontal wall; and a second member spanning an opening portion of the tunnel portion. The second member includes a second horizontal wall joined to the first horizontal wall, and a second vertical wall that is bent toward the vehicle upper side from the second horizontal wall, is disposed parallel to the first vertical wall, and is joined to the first vertical wall.

Abstract: This vehicle of monocoque construction is formed by fastening together resin parts which are an upper body integrally made of a transparent thermoplastic resin composition, a lower body integrally made of a thermoplastic resin composition and a floor integrally made of a thermoplastic resin composition, wherein the vehicle is characterized in that the lower body is provided with a flange part rising up from the entire perimeter of the bottom surface and, in the center of the bottom surface, a convex rib part that continues rearward from the front of the vehicle, and the upper body and the floor being fastened to the flange part and the convex rib part of the lower body. In so doing, there can be provided a vehicle which is lightweight, affords a good field of view during driving, is simple in construction, and has the necessary rigidity.

Abstract: A vehicle body front structure comprises a radar bracket disposed between a bumper member and a hood lock member. The radar bracket includes an upright portion to which a radar unit is fixed and oblique portions that are continuous with an upper end of the upright portion and extend toward a vehicle rear side and upward, and a space is formed under the oblique portions on a rear side with respect to the upright portion. At a boundary between the upright portion and the oblique portions, first deformation portions are formed that facilitate deformation at this boundary, and at attachment positions of the oblique portions at which the oblique portions are attached to the hood lock member, second deformation portions are formed that facilitate deformation at these attachment positions.

Abstract: Vehicle structures for dissipating energy associated with a collision are described herein. In one embodiment, a vehicle includes a first side support extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction, a second side support extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction and spaced apart from the first side support in a vehicle lateral direction that is transverse to the vehicle longitudinal direction, and a cross-vehicle stabilizing structure extending between the first side support and the second side support, the cross-vehicle stabilizing structure including a first joint portion coupled to the first side support, the first joint portion including a stiffness-reducing portion positioned within a perimeter of the first joint portion, a second joint portion coupled to the second side support, and a cross-vehicle stabilizer portion coupled to the first joint portion and the second joint portion.

Abstract: A bi-metallic component including a tubular stud member extending from an open first end to an open second end, and a cast member cast around the open second end of the tubular stud member is provided. The cast member is formed from first material, such as an aluminum alloy; and the tubular stud member is formed from a second material, such as steel. The tubular stub member has an interior surface which sealingly receives a removable core member for preventing molten first material from flowing through the stub member between the open ends thereof during casting of the cast member around the second end. The bi-metallic component can be used in a variety of automotive applications, for example in a cradle, frame, twist axle, control arm, door pillar, instrument panel support, or bumper assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an aluminum alloy for vehicle outer panels and a method for producing the aluminum alloy thereby improving elasticity, formability, and dent resistance by maximizing a generation of boride compound to improve stiffness and NVH characteristics. The aluminum alloy for vehicle outer panels includes Ti, B, Mg, and a balance of the aluminum alloy being Al and includes both of an AlB2 phase and a TiB2 phase as a reinforcing phase. In particular, a composition ratio of Ti:B:Mg is of about 1:about 2.0-2.5:about 5.0-6.0 and B is included in an amount of about 1.1 to 2.5 wt % based on the total weight of the alloy composition.

Abstract: A system of wake control for a ground vehicle to help promote increased fuel efficiencies of the ground vehicle by modifying an air flow wake generated during the movement of the vehicle in a forward direction. The system includes at least one slot jet configured to be located along a rear profile portion of the ground vehicle. The at least one slot jet is configured to provide a continuous flow of air at a non-zero velocity when the ground vehicle is moving in a forward direction, the non-zero velocity being at least partially directed in a rearward direction with an output velocity less than a velocity at which the ground vehicle is moving in the forward direction, but sufficient to modify the air flow wake generated by the movement of the ground vehicle in the forward direction.

Abstract: A drag reducing apparatus is provided for use with vehicles having surfaces that are not streamlined. The apparatus includes an exterior cover that forms a drag reducing shape when the apparatus is fully extended. The apparatus can be retracted to a space saving configuration. A scissors linkage extends and retracts the apparatus. The scissors linkage can be motorized, and the motor can extend the scissors linkage by turning in a first direction and can retract the apparatus by turning in a second direction. The scissors linkage can hold the exterior cover taut when the apparatus is fully extended. The scissors linkage can support the exterior cover at intermediate locations when the apparatus is not fully extended. The apparatus can include support linkages and intermediate moveable members that support the exterior cover and define the drag reducing shape.

Abstract: An apparatus for improving the aerodynamic characteristics of a vehicle includes a first vane configured to be rotatable on a wheel guard. An actuator is configured to provide the first vane with rotational force so as to rotate the first vane. A controller is configured to receive vehicle speed information and steering angle information of a steering wheel, and to control the operation of the actuator.

Abstract: A dual lane, multi-axle transport vehicle for moving heavy loads includes a forward module mounted on a plurality of axles and a rearward module mounted on a plurality of axles. The forward module is mechanically connected to the rearward module for providing a dual lane transport body. The forward module and the rearward module of the transport body each have a single central spine wherein the axles of both the forward module and the rearward module are each attached to the corresponding single central spine. The axles of both the forward module and the rearward module have an axle spacing of at least six feet. A hydraulic suspension is provided for dynamically stabilizing the axles for reducing axle yaw. An axle steering system having a plurality of steering rods controls the position of the axles of both the forward module and the rearward module.

Abstract: A semi-trailer combination for multiple modules. At least three modules can be drawn apart out of one another, and can be pushed into one another, at least in part. All the modules may be completely pushed against one another. At least two tubular or box-shaped central supports of the second or of the third module may be pushed into corresponding central supports of the first and second modular, entirely or in part.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system and method for a link for a track chain in a ground-engaging track system. The link has an elongate link body including a first and a second crown. The elongate link body includes a shoe surface and a rail surface. The shoe surface is configured to contact a track shoe coupled to the elongate link body. The rail surface is opposite the shoe surface and has a first end section, a middle section, and a second end section. The first and second crowns on the rail surface each define a convex portion of the rail surface. The first crown is positioned on the first end section and the second crown is positioned on the second end section. The first and second crowns are configured to delay scallop formation in the rail surface.

Abstract: A track pad for a machine having a track assembly. The track pad includes a body having top, bottom, first end, second end, and central portions. The track pad includes a ground engaging surface on the bottom, and first and second flat link engaging surfaces on the top. The first link engaging surface is disposed at the first end and the second link engaging surface is disposed at the second end. The track pad includes a lug protruding from the central portion between the first and second link engaging surfaces. The lug extends above the first and second link engaging surfaces so as to engage a drive wheel of the machine. A fastener hole is formed through the body between the first link engaging surface and the ground engaging surface, and a fastener hole is formed through the body between the second link engaging surface and the ground engaging surface.

Abstract: A snowmobile track stud support includes a base configured to be coupled to a track of a snowmobile. A first boss extends from the base. The first boss includes a distal end having a boss aperture within which a stud can be disposed. A second boss extends from the base. The second boss includes a distal end with a boss aperture within which a stud can be disposed. A support flange extends from at least one of the first and second bosses and is disposed between the first and second bosses. The support flange includes a peak that projects away from the base. The distance from the peak to the base is greater than the distance from the distal end of the first boss to the base.

Abstract: A self-propelled paving machine includes a plurality of swing legs, each swing leg being supported from a ground surface by an associated crawler track steerably connected to an outer end of its associated swing leg. The machine may be re-oriented from a paving mode to a transport mode by driving the ground engaging units to rotate the frame substantially in place on the ground through a re-orientation angle of the frame relative to the ground, and as the frame is rotating, pivoting one or more of the swing legs from a paving position relative to the frame, to a transport position relative to the frame.

Abstract: A method of mounting a roof panel assembly to a vehicle having a roof opening in its fixed roof includes: mounting a frame of the roof panel assembly to the fixed roof from below with an operating mechanism and a ring frame in a position corresponding to a closed position of the movable panel, providing an amount of paste-like adhering material onto the ring frame distributed around the circumference thereof, positioning the movable panel onto the ring frame from above with the adhering material interpositioned and compressing the adhering material until a correct position with respect to the vehicle roof is reached, and keeping the movable panel in this position until the adhering material is sufficiently hardened to maintain the panel in its position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a two-wheeler stand and also to a method for assembling the same, which two-wheeler stand is configured to support a two-wheeler parked in or on the two-wheeler stand and which comprises a base element provided with a positioning element at the upper side thereof, which positioning element defines a wheel supporting surface, a carrying element which extends upward from the base element, a support element carried by the carrying element above the wheel supporting surface, which support element supports a two-wheeler parked in the two-wheeler stand in use. The invention is characterised in that the base element is made up at least of an upper wall, a lower wall, and a circumferential wall which connects the upper wall and the lower wall, wherein the upper wall, the lower wall and the circumferential wall enclose a chamber, and wherein a filling hole is provided in the base element, so that the chamber can be filled with a medium through the filling hole.

Abstract: There is provided a bicycle saddle, having two identical portions (30, 31) arranged symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal axis of the bicycle saddle. A channel (15), open from top to bottom, is provided along the longitudinal axis of the bicycle saddle. The front of the saddle is curved downwardly in an aquiline shape. The two identical portions (30, 31) from the rear ends thereof up to extensions (9, 10) that laterally delimit the central channel (15) are provided with substantially flat areas (1, 2) on which the gluteal muscles of the user are intended to be positioned during use of the saddle. The substantially flat areas (1, 2) are substantially parallel to the ground on which the wheels of the bicycle rest.

Abstract: An article carrier, removably mountable on an upright luggage carrying frame of a bicycle, comprises a rigid sheath having closed top and an open bottom receiving the rigid frame. The rigid sheath fits into a downwardly open pocket of a flexible article-carrying bag. A rigid panel for supporting the bag is hinged to the sheath adjacent the bottom opening, and can be rotated downward from a condition in which it is parallel to a front wall of the sheath to a horizontal condition, and is prevented by a stop from being rotated beyond the horizontal condition. The downwardly open pocket can be on the exterior of the bag or on the interior.

Abstract: A left front fender includes a left upper wall portion, a left side wall portion, and a left guide portion. The left upper wall portion defines a left upper inner surface facing a portion of an upper surface of a left front wheel. The left side wall portion extends downward from the left upper inner surface to define a left side inner surface facing a left side surface of the left front wheel. The left guide portion defines a left guide surface extending rightward from the left side inner surface toward the left side surface of the left front wheel.

Abstract: A pair of covers (one for each of the cyclist's hands) is provided. Once applied to the handlebars, the user inserts their hand into the mitt via an opening thereon. The opening preferably includes elastic thereon to fit tightly around the user's wrist. In this way, the present invention prevents a user's hands from becoming wet and slippery when biking in the precipitation. Further, the device keeps a cyclist's hands warm in cold weather, and reduces the friction and chafing caused by gripping wet handlebars.

Abstract: A harness routing structure for a saddled vehicle includes a side body cover section, a center cover, a fuel tank having a fuel filler opening at an upper surface, and a refueling tray configured to be supported by the fuel tank, in the harness routing structure for a saddled vehicle used in the saddled vehicle having a straddling space disposed at an upper side of the center cover and through which a passenger passes his/her legs to ride the vehicle, a main harness extending from a front side of the straddling space to a rear side of the straddling space is routed below the center cover, is passed through a side of the refueling tray, and is routed between the side body cover section and the refueling tray.

Abstract: Multi-wheeled vehicles, such as scooters, may include a body, a rear wheel, and a steering assembly. The steering assembly may include a steering shaft, a wheel support chassis, a first front wheel, and a second front wheel. The wheel support chassis is pivotally coupled to the steering shaft for rotation about a chassis pivot axis. The first and second front wheels are rotatingly coupled to the wheel support chassis about respective rotational axes. The second front wheel is at least substantially inline with the first front wheel and located closer to the rear wheel than the first front wheel when the steering shaft is in a forward straight orientation.

Abstract: A leaning vehicle has a frame, a motor, a shock tower pivotally connected to the frame about a frame leaning axis, front left and right ground engaging members connected to the shock tower via front left and right suspension assemblies, a steering assembly, a rear suspension assembly, and at least one rear ground engaging member. The front left and right suspension assemblies each include a lower suspension arm having a first end pivotally connected about a pivoting axis to the lower end of the shock tower and a second end pivotally connected about a tilting axis to its corresponding front ground engaging member, and a shock absorber having an upper end connected to the upper end of the shock tower and a lower end connected to the lower suspension arm. The frame is pivotable about the frame leaning axis relative to the pivoting axes.