Abstract: A cart may comprise a body, an axle having an axis of rotation, at least one wheel, a forward support, and a rear support. The forward support may include a forward support hinged end, and a forward support free end, the forward support hingedly connected to the body at the forward support hinged end to pivot about a forward support axis. The rear support may include a rear support hinged end, and a rear support free end, the rear support hingedly connected to the body at the rear support hinged end to pivot about a rear support axis. The forward support free end may be configured to selectively connect to the rear support at the rear support free end by the axle to rotatably support the wheel, and the axis of rotation of the axle may be parallel to each of the forward support axis and the rear support axis.

Abstract: An overhead conveyor apparatus includes: a holding unit configured to hold a work; a transport path configured to transport the holding unit holding the work downstream; and a return path provided above the transport path and configured to return the empty holding unit upstream. The overhead conveyor apparatus may further include: a first lift unit provided upstream of the transport path and configured to lower the holding unit to transfer the holding unit from the return path to the transport path; and a second lift unit provided downstream of the transport path and configured to raise the holding unit to transfer the holding unit from the transport path to the return path.

Abstract: A training wheel apparatus for learning to ride a bicycle includes a lift activation assembly, wherein the lift activation assembly includes a grip. The training wheel apparatus further includes a wheel mount assembly configured to operatively connect to a wheel. The training wheel apparatus further includes a cable configured to operatively connect to the lift activation assembly and the wheel mount assembly via the grip. When activated by rotation of the grip in a first direction, the lift activation assembly is configured to use the cable to change an elevation of the wheel between a first position and a second position while the wheel is in motion.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a modular bicycle rack that includes at least a first hoop structure, a second hoop structure, a first connector plate, and a second connector plate. The first hoop structure is attached to the second hoop structure by each of the first and second connector plates. A bicycle rack that is capable of providing parking and locking surfaces for at least four bicycles may be provided using only two connected hoop structures. However, additional parking and locking surfaces may be provided simply by the further connection of additional hoop structures. Embodiments of the present disclosure are also directed to a set of components that is configured to be easily shipped, such as by a parcel carrier, and assembled to provide a bicycle rack.

Abstract: A shelf for a bicycle has an upwardly pointing extension for holding a bicycle by its seat and also having an aperture for holding a helmet for use by a rider of the bicycle. In one embodiment the shelf comprises an integrally molded piece. In another embodiment the shelf also includes a frontal lip to prevent accidental falls of the bicycle from the shelf.

Abstract: A bicycle seat has a bicycle saddle with a forward end and a rearward end, the saddle having an ischial region. One or more cushioning pads are placed on the saddle in the ischial region. The cushioning pads have an upper surface, with the cushioning pads being connected to the saddle in a manner that enables the upper surface of the cushioning pads to move either from side to side with respect to the saddle during pedaling, or forward and rearward with respect to the saddle during pedaling, or both from side to side and forward and rearward during pedaling.

Abstract: The present application is directed towards methods and systems for an interactive cyclist monitoring and crash prevention system. The methods include creating, by a safety sensor, a virtual smart lane around a bike operated by a rider during a cycling session. The virtual smart lane may indicates a safe zone around the bike. The method further includes the safety sensor detecting an object approaching the virtual smart lane during the cycling session and generating an alert to the rider of the bike to notify the rider of the approaching object.

Abstract: A personal exercise measuring safety system is provided. Aforementioned system is applied in a bicycle and includes an image acquiring or information transmitting device, an exercise measuring device, a personal mobile digital measuring device and a power supply device. The image acquiring or information transmitting device is configured on one portion of the bicycle by a fixator. The personal mobile digital measuring device electrically connected with the image acquiring or information transmitting device by a digital image transmitting device so as to receive an image or information. The personal mobile digital measuring device selectively displays the image or information, or provides an external handheld communication device for receiving and displaying the image or information. The power supply device is configured to provide power to each device.

Abstract: Multi-directional bicycle lights and associated mounting systems and methods are disclosed. A portable light source in accordance with a particular embodiment includes an elongated generally transparent outer shell, at least one light-emitting device positioned within the outer shell, and a battery positioned within the outer shell and operatively coupled to the light emitting device. The outer shell can be positioned to guide light from the light-emitting device around the outer shell and out of an external surface of the outer shell. Open space within the outer shell can be filled with a generally transparent potting material. A mounting system for portable light sources can include a magnet within the light source and a magnet attached to a support structure, with the magnets configured to attract or repel each other.

Abstract: A bicycle alarm device includes a lighting module, a controller, a power module and an operation interface. The lighting module is mounted on the front and/or back of a bike, and has multiple light-emitting diodes (LED) arranged on a substrate in the form of an LED array with each LED connected to the controller and the power module. The controller is connected to the power module and the operation interface to receive an operation command from the operation interface to control the LED array of the lighting module to display a corresponding alarm symbol. Cyclists can output at least one operation command to the controller through the operation interface for the lighting module to generate a corresponding alarm symbol. Accordingly, passerby and drivers of vehicles can be aware of the alarm situation beforehand and cycling safety can be further enhanced.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an article adapted for temporarily affixing a personal music device to a vehicle. The article includes an attachment arm, a mounting arm integrally attached to the attachment arm with a connecting structure, and a key slot forming an aperture in the attachment arm for attaching a personal music device to the attachment arm. The article may be a one-piece structure.

Abstract: A bicycle includes a stem and a supporting bracket for supporting an electronic product. The supporting bracket includes a mounting apparatus mounted on the stem, a tray for receiving the electronic product, and an adjusting apparatus connected between the mounting apparatus and the tray. The adjusting apparatus includes a positioning pipe mounted to the mounting apparatus and a sliding pole slidably connected to the positioning pipe. The tray is rotatably connected to a top end of the sliding pole.

Abstract: A front fender that can guide a relative wind to an engine while suppressing increases in the weight and the number of parts. The front fender includes a main body part having a substantially reverse U-shaped section opened downward and step parts extending from left and right end parts of this main body part toward both lateral sides, at least at a part of the front fender on the front side relative to left and right fork tubes. The step parts are formed to extend from a front part of the front fender toward the upper rear side along an upper edge contour line in side view of the front fender and then extend toward the lower rear side at a part near the front side of the fork tubes.

Abstract: A vehicle has a frame, a motor connected to the frame, two front wheels operatively connected to the frame, two intermediate wheels operatively connected to the frame, the two intermediate wheels being disposed rearward of the two front wheels, two rear wheels operatively connected to the frame, the two rear wheels being disposed rearward of the intermediate wheels, a driver seat connected to the frame, a passenger seat disposed at least in part rearward of the driver seat, the driver seat and the passenger seat being straddle seats, and a cargo box connected to the frame, the passenger seat being disposed at least in part forward of the cargo box.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a suspension device including a right cover member that is provided at least partially between a left surface of a right brake disc and a ground contact point of a left tire and in a position located closer to the right brake disc than the ground contact point of the left tire when a body frame is in the upright state and when the body frame leans to the left, and a left cover member that is located between a right surface of a left brake disc and a ground contact point of a right tire and in a position located closer to the left brake disc than a ground contact point of the right tire when the body frame is in the upright state and when the body frame leans to the right.

Abstract: There is provided a motorcycle frame structure including a head frame which extends rearward from a head pipe, and tank rails which are welded to the head frame and extends rearward. The head frame includes first bracket portions extending downward. The tank rails include second bracket portions extending downward. An engine is suspended by the first bracket portions and the second bracket portions. Each of the first bracket portions includes a front wall portion extending in a width direction of a motorcycle, and a pair of side wall portions extending rearward from both ends of the front wall portion so as to form a first space opened to a rear side.

Abstract: A foldable riding vehicle includes a frame having a front end and a rear end pivotally connected together, and including the front end thereof connected to a steering mechanism which includes a steering handle and which engages with a front wheel, and the rear end thereof having a first distal end pivotally connected to the front end and a second distal end engaging with a rear wheel. A seat support has a first end pivotally connected to the rear end of the frame and a second end supporting a seat. A pedal mechanism is movable between use and stowed positions. The foldable riding vehicle, in a folded position, includes the steering handle located a symmetrically with respect to the frame and the pedal mechanism moving to the stowed position, and allows the front wheel to locate above the rear wheel and not to abut a surface, and the rear wheel to rotate on the surface.

Abstract: A suspension limiting device secured to a fork guard and telescopic suspension where upon compression of suspension, is latched onto a secondary, multi-piece ring that is fixed to the fork tube of a motorcycle front suspension fork, which when latched, lowers the weight bias of the vehicle and controls front-end lift during race starts, whereupon the latch automatically releases from the multi-piece ring immediately upon pressure to the suspension via applying the front brake on the vehicle or contacting a bump during forward motion which then automatically allows the suspension to use full travel. The suspension limiting device allows a user to limit front fork travel by pressing the suspension down and easily pressing the latch before, during or after the latch passes the multi-piece ring to secure connection upon retraction of the suspension.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a scooter-type vehicle comprising at least one front wheel and at least two rear wheels, wherein power for forward motion is developed by the occupant of the vehicle pushing and pulling a propulsion lever, which also serves as the steering mechanism for the vehicle, in both directions. A novel inventive gearbox mechanism is contained in a small housing, which allows for the drive wheel, through the steering means, to be rotated fully 180 degrees, allowing backward motion of the vehicle as well.

Abstract: An electric bicycle and a method of controlling the same are disclosed. The electric bicycle according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a weight sensing unit for sensing a rider's weight; a motor output controlling unit for controlling a motor driving output; and an electronic control unit for varying the motor output through the motor output controlling unit according to the weight sensed by the weight sensing unit, and the weight sensing unit classifies the rider's weight into a standard weight mode, an underweight mode, and an overweight mode according to the sensed weight, and if the weight is in the underweight mode, the weight sensing unit reduces the motor output to a value below the motor output for the standard weight mode and if the weight is in the overweight mode, the weight sensing unit increases the motor output to a value above the motor output for the standard weight mode.

Abstract: A rear bicycle sprocket for use with a multi-gear rear cassette is provided. The sprocket includes a chain engaging portion and a mounting portion having generally annular shape about a central axis and a plurality of support arms, integrally formed with the chain engaging portion and with the mounting portion. The sprocket further includes a plurality of space maintaining protrusions, each space maintaining protrusion extending axially forwardly from an axially forward surface of a corresponding support arm and integrally formed therewith. A multi-gear rear cassette having a plurality of sprockets coaxially mounted together wherein the plurality of sprockets includes the rear bicycle sprocket mounted axially rearmost and a bicycle including the multi-gear rear cassette are further provided.

Abstract: A snowmobile includes a frame, an engine mounted on the frame, a pair of skis connected to the frame, and a front body including a nose cone, a pair of side panels, and a hood covering a front portion of the frame. The nose cone, the pair of side panels, and the hood are preferably made of plastic.

Abstract: A stop block system for locking hydraulic cylinders is provided. The stop block system includes a plurality of axially adjacent layers that are arranged co-axially. The layers include a top layer having a bearing surface for receiving a load, one or more spacer rings for adjusting the height of the stop block system and transferring the load from the top layer to a base layer and a base layer for centering the stop block system and transferring the load from the spacer rings to a surface on which the stop block system rests. Each annular layer may be made up of two or more annular c-shaped components. The two or more components of one layer may be rotationally offset from the two or more components of axially adjacent layers.

Abstract: Apparatus (100) and method for providing active motion compensation control of an articulated gangway (200) which comprises at least one fixed part fixedly mounted on a sea going vessel, a movable part being movable relative to the fixed part, and at least one actuator for moving the movable part relative to the fixed part. A first position reference device provides position and attitude information (m) of the vessel referenced to earth. A second position reference device provides position and attitude information (y) of the movable part referenced to the gangway. An actuator driver generates an actuator control output in response to a regulator signal (R). An active motion compensation controller device receives the position and attitude information m and y, an operator control input (J), and the velocity information (y{dot over (y)}) of the movable part. A differential kinematic (DiffKin) device compute and outputs a current position (p) and velocity (v) of the gangway endpoint from m and y.

Abstract: Tool-less detachable fins and fin assemblies for watersport boards (e.g, surfboards, wake boards, windsurfing boards, kite boards, stand-up paddle boards and the like) are disclosed. Some embodiments are directed toward detachable fin assemblies which include a fin having a mounting tang defining at least one detent recess in an edge thereof, and a fin box defining an elongate mounting channel for receiving the mounting tang of the fin. The fin box includes at least one spring-biased ball detent assembly having a ball detent positioned so as to engage the at least one detent recess when the mounting tang is positioned within the mounting channel to thereby removably fix the fin to the fin box. The fin box may include at least one threaded aperture for receiving a ball detent assembly therein.

Abstract: Board for traveling in ocean surf and method of fabricating same. The board includes a platform having a generally planer configuration. The platform includes a pair of relatively deep anti-slip knee wells of sufficient depth in the top surface thereof for allowing a surfer to make radical changes in board motion using his knees. According to an embodiment of the board, a channel extends along a portion of a bottom surface of the platform or optionally along the entire bottom surface of the platform for stabilizing the platform's trajectory, increasing the speed of the platform, and adding drive and direction to the platform while maneuvering in the ocean surf.

Abstract: Accessories for sports apparatuses are shown and described. The sports apparatuses may be surfboards. The accessories take the form of thin layers of material for application to an area where selective patterning of wax is desired. The accessories include patterned textures which selectively encourage wax accumulation in desirable patterns. Illustrative accessories may have single or multiple layers, and allow for ready removal of old, used and/or dirty wax with less effort than conventional approaches.

Abstract: A robot for cleaning submersed marine structures is provided. The robot has a drive system for traversing the robot over the submersed structure. The robot further has an attachment system for attaching the robot to the submersed structure. The robot further has a cleaning arrangement for removing biofouling from the submersed structure as the robot is traversed thereover. The robot further has one or more flexible detector strips which contact the submersed structure as the robot is traversed thereover. The strips have a plurality of electrodes and are formed from electroactive polymer material which produces electrical signals in the electrodes on deflection of the strips. The signals are indicative of the surface roughness of the submersed structure.

Abstract: Device (3) for cleaning a submerged surface (12) of a vessel (7) includes a cleaning module (2) with at least one rotating brush (11) which, upon the movement of the cleaning module, ensures that the cleaning module is pushed or sucked against the aforementioned surface (12), wherein the device (3) is further provided with a launch platform (1) that can place the cleaning module against the surface and which is connected thereto by a first cable (15) for the control of the cleaning module, this launch platform being provided with at least one camera (4) and a drive (8) to move the launch platform underwater, whereby the launch platform is connected to elements (16) to bring the launch platform to a desired location underwater, whereby the launch platform is connected via a second cable (5) to a control unit (6) for controlling the launch platform and the cleaning module.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an airbag system and, more particularly, to such a system employed as a rescue or life-saving system to enable a person to survive an avalanche, for example. In a particular embodiment, the invention relates to an airbag system utilized with a backpack to be worn by a skier, snowboarder, hiker, or snowmobiler, for example. Instead of relying upon compressed gas cartridges or cylinders to inflate the airbag(s), the invention inflates the airbag(s) with ambient air only. In a particular embodiment, air is supplied to the airbag by means of a battery-powered electrical motor.

Abstract: A pitch angle indicator system indicates a pitch angle of blades of a propeller of a marine propulsion unit. A mechanical link couples at least one of the blades to a first end of a first rod. An indicator is coupled to a second end of the first rod. The mechanical link is configured to convert a change in the pitch angle into a rotation of the first rod about its longitudinal axis. The indicator is configured to provide an indication of the amount of rotation of the first rod about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting and controlling a motor on a kayak are disclosed. A motor may be mounted to a kayak by a single interface on the kayak and rotated using foot pegs. The control system provides for responsive input and automatic directional stabilization of the motor.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention comprises a method for controlling a marine vessel having a first steerable propulsor, a corresponding first reversing device, a second steerable propulsor and a corresponding second reversing device. The method comprises receiving a first vessel control signal corresponding to a rotational movement and no translational movement command, generating at least a first actuator control signal and a second actuator control signal in response to the first vessel control signal, coupling the first actuator control signal to and controlling the first steerable propulsor and the second steerable propulsor, and coupling the second actuator control signal to and controlling the first reversing device and to the second reversing device. The method creates rotational forces on the marine vessel with substantially no translational forces on the marine vessel.

Abstract: A ship comprises: a hull; an engine for propelling the hull; a harmful substance reducing device for reducing harmful substances included in exhaust gas discharged from the engine; and a preheating device for the harmful substance reducing device, preliminarily heating the harmful substance reducing device when the hull is located at an emission control area (ECA) preliminary entry point close to an ECA in which the emission of the harmful substances is restricted. The ship comprises: the hull; the engine for propelling the hull; the harmful substance reducing device for reducing the harmful substances included in the exhaust gas discharged from the engine; and an engine output control device for controlling the output of the engine to be lowered so as to reduce the amount of the exhaust gas discharged from the engine when the hull is located in the ECA or at the ECA preliminary entry point.

Abstract: A composite structure is provided. The composite structure includes a first stiffener, a second stiffener, and an intermediate structure positioned between the first and second stiffeners such that the first stiffener is coupled to a first side of the intermediate structure, and such that the second stiffener is coupled to a second opposing side of the intermediate structure. A first radius gap is defined at least partially between the first stiffener and the intermediate structure, and a second radius gap is defined at least partially between the second stiffener and the intermediate structure.

Abstract: A door for an aircraft includes a first panel divisible into at least two first slats that are releasably connected to one another, a first tensioning cable attached between the at least two first slats, and a first tensioner connected to the first tensioning cable and being operative to apply a first tension thereto, thereby permitting the first tensioning cable to hold the at least two first slats together to form the first panel and to release the first tension in the first tensioning cable upon occurrence of a release action, thereby permitting the at least two first slats to dissociate from one another so that the first panel fragments.

Abstract: A floor panel assembly is used with a floor panel retention system that includes a first retaining element, a second retaining element, and a support element. The floor panel assembly includes a floor panel including a first side edge and an opposing second side edge. The floor panel is configured to rest on the support element. The floor panel assembly also includes at least one tab coupled to the floor panel proximate the first side edge. The tab is configured to engage the first retaining element. The floor panel assembly also includes a latch coupled to the floor panel proximate the second side edge. The latch is configured to selectively engage the second retaining element.

Abstract: The invention relates to an extrados structural element made from an aluminum, copper and lithium alloy and a method for manufacturing same. In the method according to the invention, an alloy with composition (in wt %) 4.2 to 5.2 Cu, 0.9 to 1.2 Li, 0.1 to 0.3 Ag, 0.1 to 0.25 Mg, 0.08 to 0.18 Zr, 0.01 to 0.15 Ti, optionally up to 0.2 Zn, optionally up to 0.6 Mn, an Fe and Si content level less than or equal to 0.1% each, and other element with a content level less than or equal to 0.05% each and 0.15% in total, the aluminum is poured, homogenized, deformed hot and optionally cold, placed in a solution at a temperature of at least 515° C., pulled from 0.5 to 5% and annealed. The combination in particular of the magnesium, copper and manganese content with the temperature in solution can reach a very advantageous elasticity under compression limit.

Abstract: A high-lift system for an aircraft includes a high-lift flap which is arranged on the wing of the aircraft and is mounted on a carriage coupled to the wing, the carriage being displaceably mounted on a track by means of a high-lift bearing. The high-lift bearing includes a plain bearing.

Abstract: The example embodiments relate to a single lever system. In an example, the system may include a condition cable controlling mechanism configured for controlling adjustment of a condition cable, a power cable controlling mechanism configured for controlling adjustment of a power cable, and a single lever coupled to the condition cable controlling mechanism and to the power cable controlling mechanism. During manipulation of the single lever to control adjustment of the power cable, the condition cable controlling mechanism is configured to prevent adjustment of the condition cable. During manipulation of the single lever to control adjustment of the condition cable, the power cable controlling mechanism is configured to prevent adjustment of the power cable.

Abstract: An aircraft inlet comprising an annular air intake structure defined by an inner surface and an outer surface, a plurality of perforations formed in the outer surface of the aircraft inlet, a plenum chamber situated within the aircraft inlet and configured to receive air entering the plurality of perforations, and/or a plurality of sensors disposed about the outer surface of the aircraft inlet, each sensor associated with a region of the plurality of perforations. Each sensor may comprise a hot film anemometer. The aircraft inlet may further comprise a regulator coupled at one end to the plenum chamber and at another end to a pump, wherein the regulator regulates a suction produced by the pump.

Abstract: An aircraft comprises a wing assembly, a pod, and a pylon attaching the pod to the wing assembly. The pylon has a swept pylon flap, which is configured to unload the pylon and pod during flight of the aircraft, and also to create downward flow that counters a vortex trailing the pod.

Abstract: A wing tip device for an aircraft wing may include an upper winglet and a lower element. The upper winglet may extend upwardly from an aircraft wing. The lower element may extend downwardly from the upper winglet and may form a closed loop below the wing. The closed loop may have a hollow interior.

Abstract: A side articulating main landing gear assembly for an aircraft is disclosed which includes a wheel axle fitting oriented in a horizontal plane when the landing gear is in an extended condition deployed from a landing gear bay of the aircraft, a tire supported on the wheel axle fitting and oriented in a vertical plane when the landing gear is in the extended condition, a shock absorber adapted to stroke between an extended state and a compressed state upon landing the aircraft, a set of articulating links connected to the wheel axle fitting, the shock absorber and the aircraft, and configured to maintain the tire in a vertical plane as the shock absorber strokes between the extended state and the compressed state, a set of tire planing links connected to the wheel axle fitting and the articulating links, and configured to maintain the wheel axle fitting in a horizontal plane as the shock absorber strokes between the extended state and the compressed state, and a drive crank connected to the shock absorber, the

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a remote-controllable, disk-shaped aircraft platform, comprising a platform housing and at least one transport housing, the platform housing having a plurality of motor-driven, horizontally aligned rotors, each rotor being connected via a support arm to a support structure holding the support arms of the rotors, the support structure being centrally arranged in the platform housing, the support structure accommodating at least one transport housing in a vibrationally isolated manner.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed an unmanned aerial vehicle having motor arm holders configured such that when inserted into its corresponding arm holder on the central hub or holder, the motor arm holders are tilted at an angle between 6 to 10 degrees angle upwards. This drops the entire machine relative to the central hub making the UAV unit more “bottom heavy”, thus creating a pendulum effect, which is more stable in flight.

Abstract: A non-ducted tail rotor comprising a hub and at least five blades, each of the blades extending to a free end that, in rotation, describes a circle presenting a given “maximum” radius. The hub is rigidly secured to a drive shaft, the hub comprising a hollow circular body centered on an axis of rotation, the body presenting an “internal” radius between the axis of rotation and an outer periphery of the body, the internal radius lying in the range 0.2 times to 0.4 times the maximum radius, each blade presenting a root extended by an airfoil element projecting from the body, extending from the root to the free end, the root being swivel-hinged to the outer periphery about a pitch axis.

Abstract: A system and method enabled to increase efficiency during a VTOL aircraft's transition. A VTOL aircraft enabled to operate multiple lift fans arranged into separately controllable groups, wherein the VTOL aircraft initially has vertical flight but transitions to horizontal flight. A first group of lift fans may be kept at full throttle, a second group of lift fans may be throttled to balance thrust and/or weight, and a third group of lift fans may be shut off.

Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to a High Speed vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft that includes fixed wing flight capabilities. The High Speed VTOL aircraft may include at least two thrust producing rotors located equidistant from a longitudinal axis of the aircraft on a main wing, and at least two thrust producing rotors located equidistant from a longitudinal axis of the aircraft on a vertical wing. The rotors may be driven by electric motors. However, other power sources may be used such as combustion or hybrid engines. By adjusting the speed and/or the pitch of the rotors, the aircraft can transition from a vertical flight configuration to a horizontal flight configuration and back.

Abstract: A tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) may be outfitted with a sensor payload for data gathering. The tethered UAV may be tethered to a ground station for constricting the flight space of the UAV while also providing the option for power delivery and/or bidirectional communications. The tethered UAV's flight path may be extended by introducing one or more secondary UAVs that cooperate to extend the horizontal flight path of a primary UAV. The ground station, which may be coupled with the tethered aerial vehicle, may comprise a listening switch configured to determine a condition of the tether such that the supply of power to the tether may be terminated when tether damage or a tether severance is detected.