Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus for adaptively interacting with a driver via voice interaction is provided. The apparatus includes a computational models block and an adaptive interactive voice system. The computational models block is configured to receive driver related parameters, vehicle related parameters, and vehicle environment parameters from a plurality of sensors. The computational models block is further configured to generate a driver state model based on the driver related parameters and to generate a vehicle state model based on the vehicle related parameter. The computational models block is further configured to generate a vehicle environment state model based on the vehicle environment parameters. The adaptive interactive voice system is configured to generate a voice output based on a driver's situation and context as indicated on information included within at least one of the driver state model, the vehicle state model, and the vehicle environment state model.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and software are disclosed for operating a driver analysis system, including receiving vehicle operation data corresponding to operation of vehicles by drivers, identifying a peer group associated with a target driver, processing at least a portion of the vehicle operation data to determine driving performance of the target driver relative to driving performance of the peer group, generating a driving report which identifies the driving performance of the target driver, and transferring the driving report to a target device for viewing by an entity, where the driving report may exclude some information based on the location of traffic lights.

Abstract: A device displaying information about an imminent takeover of manual control of a vehicle. The device includes a radio receiving apparatus and a controller, and a projection unit, a vibration unit or a display. The radio receiving apparatus receives the information by radio. The projection unit projects the information by lighting of the projection unit, while the vibration unit is activated by the device in accordance with the receipt of the information. The information is displayed on the display together with additional information.

Abstract: An electric power supply system for a machine is provided. The electric power supply system includes a first battery for supplying power to a plurality of electrical components during an operating state of the engine. The electric power supply system includes a first contactor to establish an electric communication between the first battery and the engine for cranking the engine. The electric power supply system includes a second battery for supplying power to plurality of electrical components during a non-operating state of the engine. The electric power supply system includes a second contactor to establish an electric communication between the second battery and the plurality of electrical components. The electric power supply system includes a controller that receives and determines a state of the engine. The controller actuates at least one of the first contactor and the second contactor to communicate the first battery and the second battery.

Abstract: A locomotive assembly including an auxiliary power unit and a method of providing auxiliary power to a locomotive are disclosed. The locomotive assembly includes a locomotive having a power bus, a primary power source electrically coupled to the power bus, and a locomotive controller programmed to control the primary power source and transmit a first command signal to a power unit that is electrically coupled to the power bus. The power unit includes an auxiliary engine-generator set, a power interface electrically coupling the auxiliary engine-generate set to the power bus, and an auxiliary controller electrically coupled to the locomotive controller. The auxiliary controller is programmed to receive the command signal from the locomotive controller indicating a desired amount of power, control the auxiliary engine-generator set to produce at least the desired amount of power, and control the power interface to deliver the desired amount of power to the power bus.

Abstract: A raise climber carrier for supporting and transporting a raise climber includes a conveyance support assembly. The conveyance support assembly includes a base frame and an elevating frame secured to the base frame via a mechanical linkage assembly for controlled elevation of the raise climber. A raise climber support assembly is mounted and supported upon the elevating frame for deployment of the raise climber. The conveyance support assembly also includes an intake and outlet for air and an intake and outlet for water, as well as a hose assembly including a hose reel used to carry, dispense and retract a pressured air hose.

Abstract: An abnormality detection method for a vehicle body tilt control device makes it possible to determine which air spring has an air supply/exhaust abnormality. A model creation step prepares a state estimation model for each of the front and rear vehicle halves into which a vehicle is divided, and an abnormality detection step applies a state estimation technique to the state estimation model to detect which one of the air springs has an air supply/exhaust abnormality. When flow rate command values for air supplied to/exhausted from the air springs included in each vehicle half are input, each of the input flow rate command values for air supplied to/exhausted from the air springs is multiplied by a virtual gain and the results are averaged. Based on the averages, the average of the heights of the air springs is output, where each virtual gain is included as a state variable.

Abstract: A method and a route and train configuration for switching a train off and on in a parking position include a train side automatic train control device and a route side train monitoring system. In order to switch the train on and off economically and independently from personnel, the following steps are provided: A) entering the parking position, wherein a train reclosing unit, together with a route side coupling module connected to the train monitoring system, establishes an electrical connection; B) switching off train side subsystems using the train control device; C) shutting down and switching off the train control device; D) event triggered reactivation of the train control device using the train reclosing unit; E) switching on remaining train subsystems by using the train control device, and F) exiting the parking position, while separating electrical connection between the reclosing unit and the coupling module.

Abstract: A method for detecting a slipped traction motor pinion in a locomotive is disclosed. The locomotive may have a traction system and a controller in communication with the traction system. The traction system may have a wheel axle, a traction motor operatively connected to the wheel axle, a speed sensor associated with the traction motor, an inverter coupled to the traction motor, and a current sensor associated with the inverter. The method may include monitoring signals indicative of a speed of the traction motor received from the speed sensor, receiving current feedback associated with the inverter received from the current sensor, comparing the signals from the speed sensor to the current feedback, and determining that the traction motor is decoupled from the wheel axle based on the comparison of the signals from the speed sensor to the current feedback.

Abstract: A convertible hand truck includes a primary frame, a secondary frame and a linkage member. The primary frame has a hook member and a pair of wheels rotatably mounted thereon. The secondary frame has at least one caster rotatably mounted thereon. The linkage member has one end pivotally joined to the primary frame, and the other end pivotally joined to the secondary frame. In particular, the primary frame is movable into (a) a hand-truck position, generally parallel to the secondary frame, (b) a reclined-cart-position, generally positioned at a predetermined angle with respect to the secondary frame, and (c) a platform-cart position, generally perpendicular to the secondary frame. And while the primary frame is in the reclined-cart-position or the platform-cart position, the hook member of the primary frame secures the primary frame to the secondary frame, and the pair of wheels of the primary frame cooperates with the caster of the secondary frame to support the primary frame.

Abstract: A removable deck for a convertible hand truck need not be removed when the hand truck is converted between upright and recumbent positions. The deck includes a pair of guide slots separating a pair of lateral flanges from a central handle. The slots and central handle are configured to receive the handle of a hand truck when the truck is converted to a four-wheeled cart. The deck perimeter includes an upstanding lip positioned inboard of the slots, flanges and central handle portion. Sets of retaining strap guides secure the panel to the hand truck and tie-down apertures are provided for securing cargo to the deck. The guide slots and center handle cooperate to retain the hand truck handle in place when the hand truck is in its four-wheeled position without use of additional fasteners to prevent disengagement.

Abstract: A board for downhill winter sports forgoes the use of bindings for holding a person in place. An elongated rigid frame receives a foot board on a top portion and a base board on a bottom portion. A steering board allows for a person to direction motion. The elongated rigid frame also receives a rotatable steering column, which is secured through an arm and steering collar. A bearing assembly, including inner race and outer race, allows for rotation of the steering column within the steering collar. The steering column has a control end which includes a first handle and a second handle that serve as a user interface. The steering column also has an actuation end, the actuation end being a fork which is mounted to the steering board. A person can use the handles to rotate the steering column and thus the steering board in order to change direction.

Abstract: A method of introducing an electric conductor (22), especially a heating wire, into foam padding (20) of a steering wheel skeleton (18) includes introducing at least one cut (26) into the foam padding (20) by means of a cutting tool (34). At the same time the conductor is introduced into the produced cut (26). Moreover a tool as well as a tool assembly for implementing the method and a vehicle steering wheel are provided.

Abstract: A tilt steering apparatus includes a steering column having a tube member housing a steering shaft and rotatably installed on a body frame for tilt about a steering column tilt axis. Between a steering gearbox and the steering shaft, the apparatus includes a first universal joint secured to the steering shaft, an intermediate shaft and a second universal joint. The first universal joint includes a swing center defining a steering shaft tilt axis. Bearings rotatably support the steering shaft within the steering column tube and elastic members engage with the bearings to flex for axial movement of the steering shaft in the steering column tube. This relative movement accommodates an offset between the steering shaft and steering column tilt axes, thereby avoiding an increase in thrust load between the shaft and column during tilt for improved steerability.

Abstract: A steering device of a working vehicle includes a lever, a first switch, a lever support member, a second switch, and a control device. The first switch sets a steering signal to be in a valid/invalid state. The lever support member is provided so as to be able to flip up from a certain position of performing tilting operation. The second switch attains conduction when the lever support member is located at the certain position, and attains non-conduction in conjunction with the case where the lever support member is flipped up. The control device sets steering with use of the lever to be valid/invalid. The first switch has a plurality of terminals which respectively attain conduction of a steering signal in accordance with a setting of a valid state and an invalid state and are electrically connected to the control device in parallel with the second switch.

Abstract: A rack bar unit of a vehicle steering device may include a rack bar body and a rack gear made of different materials, in which the rack gear may be coupled to the rack bar body.

Abstract: A steering system includes a pinion shaft with pinion teeth formed thereon, a rack shaft with rack teeth formed thereon and meshing with the pinion teeth, and a pair of stoppers that regulates movement of the rack shaft at right and left stroke end positions of the rack shaft. The rack teeth are formed such that the rack teeth on a first end side of the rack shaft and the rack teeth on a second end side of the rack shaft are asymmetric with respect to a reference position, the reference position being an area of the rack teeth, in which the rack teeth mesh with the pinion teeth in a steering neutral state. In regard to a stroke position of the rack shaft, the stroke end positions are each offset from a peak generation stroke position where a dedendum stress of the rack teeth based on meshing transmission via the pinion teeth reaches a peak.

Abstract: A worm gearbox having a worm wheel is arranged, in a torsionally resistant manner, on a steering shaft and rotates around a steering axis. A worm shaft is supported to rotate around a rotational axis, with the worm shaft having an end on the engine side and an end away from the engine. Worm toothing engages the teeth of the worm wheel and when the worm shaft rotates around the rotational axis, the worm wheel and the steering shaft rotate around the steering axis. A gearbox housing supports the worm wheel and the worm shaft and allows them to rotate. A compensating element has a middle section, a rear end section connected to the gearbox housing and a front end section retaining the end away from the engine of the worm shaft or a holder accommodating the end away from the engine of the worm shaft.

Abstract: A system for mitigation of a torque steer includes a base gain generation module that generates a base gain based on a transmission torque, a learning module that generates a learned gain based on the transmission torque and the estimated pinion torque, and a command generation module that generates a motor torque command from the learned gain, the transmission torque, and the base gain.

Abstract: An axle suspension has an axle support mounted in a swivel so as to rotate about an axis of rotation and a steering lever that is connected with the axle support in torque-proof manner and can be pivoted about the axis of rotation. The axle support accommodates at least one wheel axle and is mounted so as to be displaceable relative to the axis of rotation, in the wheel axle direction, on an adjustment path.

Abstract: A steering device is provided which allows the vehicle to move laterally and turn with a small radius, without using a complicated mechanism, and capable of stably controlling the steering angle during such modes. The steering device includes a pair of rack bars connected, respectively, to front right and front left vehicle wheels or rear right and rear left vehicle wheels, synchronizing gears disposed between the pair of rack bars, a synchronizing gear box retaining the synchronizing gears, a rack case fixed to the frame of the vehicle, and a fixing mechanism for fixing the synchronizing gear box to the rack case.

Abstract: A motor-assisted joint system is provided to improve maneuverability and safety of an articulated bus. The motor-assisted joint system is enabled when the articulated bus is operated in an active damping mode. An articulated joint with a flat motor is used. According to the velocity of the articulated bus, a highly sensitive damping force is calculated and an opposing force is generated to balance the inertia of the articulated bus when an oversteering event or a tire slip event occurs. Consequently, the driving performance of the articulated bus in various aspects is enhanced.

Abstract: A driver state determination system capable of accurately determining a state of vigilance of a driver, for a vehicle in which steering assist control is performed. The driver state determination system includes an ECU. The ECU performs LKAS control or normal control based on an ON/OFF state of an LKAS switch. During execution of the LKAS control, the ECU sets a vigilance level using a steering torque. During no-execution of the LKAS control, the ECU sets the vigilance level using a steering angle.

Abstract: A vehicle body frame includes: side frames that have at least inner walls that are disposed at vehicle transverse direction inner sides and upper walls that are disposed at vehicle body vertical direction upper sides, and that are formed as closed cross-sectional structures, and that extend in a vehicle body longitudinal direction, and that are fastened and fixed to under members that are disposed at a vehicle body lower side of a floor panel; and an upper frame that is disposed further toward a vehicle transverse direction inner side than the inner walls and at a height that is lower than the upper walls, and at which an installed object is installed.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a left tunnel frame extending along a floor tunnel to a dash lower panel, a left dash frame extending upward from a front end of the left tunnel frame to a dash upper panel, and a dash cross member extending in a vehicle-body width direction and across the left dash frame. The left dash frame is provided on a vehicle-cabin-side surface of the dash lower panel. The dash cross member is provided on an engine-room-side surface of the dash lower panel. The dash cross member bridges a left front pillar and a right front pillar.

Abstract: A frame structure of a vehicle has: a frame member that is formed in a closed cross-sectional shape having plural first wall portions and plural first corner portions, and that configures a frame of a vehicle; and a reinforcing member that is made of a fiber reinforced resin, and that is formed in a closed cross-sectional shape having plural second wall portions and plural second corner portions, and that is disposed within the closed cross-sectional shape of the frame member such that the plural second corner portions contact the plural first wall portions or the plural first corner portions respectively, the plural second wall portions facing the plural first wall portions or the plural first corner portions respectively, forming plural closed cross-sectional shapes.

Abstract: There is provided a vehicle front portion structure including (1) a suspension member having (i) a front cross member and a rear cross member, and (ii) a side rail that couples vehicle width direction outside end portions of the front cross member and the rear cross member, (2) a lower arm whose vehicle width direction outside end portion is coupled to a front wheel and whose vehicle width direction inside end portion is coupled at least to a front side coupling portion and a rear side coupling portion of the suspension member, and (3) a weak portion that is formed in the front cross member on the vehicle width direction inside of a coupling point at which the lower arm and the front side coupling portion are coupled to each other and that is to be broken by a load input from the vehicle body front side.

Abstract: In a vehicle, a floor member reinforcing member extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction within a closed cross-section portion that is formed by a floor member and a floor panel. The floor member reinforcing member intersects a second floor cross member as seen in plan view. Namely, a portion, that is reinforced by the floor member reinforcing member, of the floor member extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction so as to include a portion, that intersects the second floor cross member, of the floor member. Further, occurrence of bending due to collision load at the portion, that is reinforced by the floor member reinforcing member, of the floor member is suppressed. The reinforced portion of the floor member is displaced toward a vehicle obliquely upper front side following displacement of the second floor cross member toward a vehicle obliquely upper front side.

Abstract: In a vehicle front body structure, a subframe is provided below a left front side frame and a right front side frame. The left front side frame has a first fragile portion. The subframe has a second fragile portion and an extension portion. When a bumper beam's left end portion and a left bumper beam extension are crushed by an impact load, a front surface of the bumper beam's left end portion comes to substantially the same position as a front edge portion of the extension portion.

Abstract: A vehicle side section structure that includes: a lower reinforcement that configures a lower portion of a vehicle width direction outer side section of a center pillar, that is open toward a vehicle width direction inner side viewed from a vehicle upper side, that has an upper portion disposed adjacent to an inner side of a lower end portion of an outer reinforcement, and that has a lower strength than the outer reinforcement; and an escape portion that is formed at a vehicle width direction outer side wall portion of the lower reinforcement, that is disposed facing a lower end of a vehicle width direction outer side wall portion of the outer reinforcement in the vehicle width direction, and that is separated from, and is at the vehicle width direction inner side of, the lower end.

Abstract: A vehicle cowl portion structure includes: a cowl top panel extending in a vehicle width direction; a cowl inner panel extending in the vehicle width direction at a lower side of the cowl top panel, including an inner panel-side joint portion joined to the cowl top panel and an extension wall extending from the inner panel-side joint portion toward the lower side and having a bent portion; and a reinforcement extending in the vehicle width direction, and including (i) an upper end portion that is joined to the cowl inner panel or the cowl top panel at a position above the bent portion, (ii) a lower end portion that is joined to the cowl inner panel below the bent portion, and (iii) a vertical wall extending in a vehicle up-down direction as seen in a side sectional view and that has a hole.

Abstract: There are provided a pair of roof rails, a roof panel, a front header, a pair of front pillars, a windshield provided between the front header and the front pillars, a front inclination roof reinforcement extending rearward, a front portion of which is joined to the front header, and partition members provided inside the front header at respective positions which do not overlap with, in a vehicle width direction, the front inclination roof reinforcement. Thereby, vertical vibrations of the front header caused by vertical vibrations of the windshield can be suppressed with a light structure, so that the comfortability of the ride (the vibration damping performance) can be improved.

Abstract: There are provided a pair of roof rails, a roof panel, a front header, a pair of front pillars, and a pair of center pillars, and a pair of front inclination roof reinforcements provided at a lower face of the roof panel. Each of the front inclination roof reinforcements is configured to extend obliquely from its front portion which is joined to the front header to its rear portion which is positioned on an outward side, in a vehicle width direction, relative to the front portion and joined to a portion located in the vicinity of a joint portion of the center pillar and the roof rail. Thereby, the torsional rigidity of a vehicle body can be properly improved, so that the maneuverability/stability of a vehicle can be improved.

Abstract: In a vehicle back door main body, an outer upper panel made of CFRP is joined to an upper portion of an inner panel made of CFRP, and an outer lower panel made of a resin weaker than CFRP is joined to a lower portion of the inner panel. Of an outer edge portion of this back door main body, an upper portion side is a first outer edge portion that is reinforced by the outer upper panel, and a lower portion side is a second outer edge portion having a lower strength than the first outer edge portion. Also, a boundary portion between the first outer edge portion and the second outer edge portion where there is a strength difference is set at a portion weakened by being adjacent to a small window opening.

Abstract: A utility motor vehicle is described, having a tailgate with two door leaves, both of which swivel about a vertical axis defined by one or more hinges which interconnect in an articulated manner one side of the body of the vehicle to said door leaf. Each of said door leaves comprises an extender connected to said door leaf in an articulated manner by at least one hinge with a horizontal hinge axis, the door leaves defining an extended load area when they are folded back or swivelled, the extended load area being essentially coplanar relative to the floor of the load area of the utility vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle flow-regulating structure includes a surrounding information detection section that is provided on a roof of a vehicle and that detects surrounding information of the vehicle, and a roof visor (a flow-regulating means) that is provided on the roof and that regulates airflow at the surrounding information detection section while the vehicle is travelling.

Abstract: An aerodynamic rear drag reduction system is configured to be coupled to a frame assembly of a trailer including a rear frame and a rear swing door. The drag reduction system includes a top panel configured to be coupled to a top portion of the rear swing door to extend generally horizontally along a top portion of the rear frame of the trailer. The drag reduction system also includes a folding mechanism coupled to the top panel to move the top panel between a fully-deployed position wherein the top panel is configured to extend rearwardly generally away from the rear end of the trailer and a collapsed position wherein the top panel is configured to lie generally adjacent the rear swing door of the trailer. The folding mechanism is configured to be coupled to a door locking mechanism of the trailer.

Abstract: An aerodynamic drag reducing device for a pickup which has a main top panel and two opposed side panels which is mounted to the cab of the pickup truck upon the aft facing, rearward surface of the truck cab that contains the rear window. The aerodynamic drag reducing device is mounted to the back of the truck cab along the upper edge and the two opposed side edges of the truck cab rear window perimeter. Installation of the aerodynamic drag reducing device effectively increases the fuel efficiency of the pickup truck by reducing the low air pressure region created behind the truck cab while the pickup truck is in motion through the atmosphere.

Abstract: The dynamically adjustable airfoil system for road vehicles includes a pair of airfoils having their respective inner ends pivotally mounted to a central, vertical base on the rear of a road vehicle. An airfoil lift assembly is coupled to an outer end of each airfoil and to a rear wheel suspension system to facilitate dynamic adjustable positioning of the airfoils in response to movements of the suspension system. A split flap is pivotally mounted to each airfoil. A split flap actuator assembly is mounted inside each airfoil and coupled to a corresponding split flap to selectively and independently open or close the respective split flap. Opening of the split flap to various angles increases downforce exerted on the rear suspension system for improved performance. A controller controls deployment and angular disposition of the split flaps, depending on driving conditions.

Abstract: A trailer vehicle with a forward storage compartment is provided, which maximizes usable space within the trailer vehicle and offers improved storage for the user. The trailer vehicle comprises a towed vehicle with a front overhang portion extending from the front end thereof. The front overhang supports a fifth wheel kingpin connector, and further comprises an enclosed interior volume above the connector. Along a lower surface of the front overhang, one or more storage doors are provided. The storage doors provide access to the interior of the front overhang. Raising and lowering of the storage doors may be assisted by way of a cable winch or fluid-spring struts. Moreover, the storage doors may support specific items, such as spare tires using a tire saddle disposed thereon. Finally, each of the doors is hinged affixed to the overhang and includes securable latches to maintain the doors in a closed state.

Abstract: A working vehicle where a front axle case is supported by two front axle brackets includes a body flame formed by disposing beams at a prescribed interval, by welding reinforced plates to plate faces of the beams which face to each other, and by welding both end parts of one of the front axle brackets to the reinforced plates; and a front hitch formed by welding both end parts of the other front axle bracket to both end parts of a plate member which are bent. The front hitch is attached to the body flame such that the two front axle brackets are opposed to each other.

Abstract: A continuous track covering device for a continuous track vehicle that prevents dirt and debris from falling therefrom when the vehicle is being transported. The continuous track covering device includes a cover having a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel linearly aligned with one another. The cover can be wrapped around the exposed portions of a continuous track of a continuous track vehicle when the vehicle is being transported. The device further includes one or more loop fasteners that can receive a strap therethrough and one or more pockets that can receive a magnet therein, wherein the straps and magnets are used to removably secure the cover to the continuous track. Additionally, one or more side hooks are included on the cover to further secure the cover to the continuous track.

Abstract: In vehicle track-module apparatus including a module frame, a drive wheel rotatable with respect to the frame, ground-engaging leading and trailing wheels, at least one ground-engaging bogie wheel, and an endless track extending around the wheels and driven by its engagement with the drive wheel, the improvement comprising: (a) a leading suspension arm rotatable with respect to the frame and extending forwardly to a distal end at which a leading-wheel assembly is rotatably attached and rearwardly to a rearward suspension end; (b) a trailing suspension arm rotatable with respect to the frame and extending rearwardly to a distal end at which a trailing-wheel assembly is rotatably attached and forwardly to a forward suspension end; (c) a bogie assembly having a bogie mount and the at least one bogie wheel rotatable with respect thereto; and (d) leading and trailing suspension elements rotatably attached to and extending from the rearward and forward suspension ends, respectively, to rearward and forward rotatabl

Abstract: Track-module bogie-suspension apparatus for attachment to a track module having a frame, a drive wheel and an endless track. The bogie-suspension apparatus comprises (a) a bogie assembly having a bogie mount, at least one rotatable ground-engaging bogie wheel thereon, and forward and rearward bogie-mount connections; (b) first and second load- and ground-responsive suspension joints spaced from one another in a forward/rearward direction; and (c) leading and trailing suspension elements each having an upper end and a lower end, the upper ends of the leading and trailing suspension elements rotatably attached to the first and second suspension joints, respectively, and the lower ends thereof rotatably attached to the rearward and forward bogie-mount connections, respectively.

Abstract: A roller device includes a shaft, a bushing, a roller shell, a retainer, and an elastic member. The shaft has a rotation axis. The bushing has smaller-diameter parts on both ends and a larger-diameter part arranged between the smaller-diameter parts with stepped portions interposed therebetween, and is fitted over the outer circumference of the shaft to be rotatable relative to the shaft around the rotation axis. The roller shell has a cylindrical shape, and is fitted over the outer circumference of the smaller-diameter parts of the bushing to abut on the stepped portions. The retainer is formed annularly, is fixed detachably to an end face of the bushing, and abuts on the end face of the roller shell with the elastic member interposed therebetween.

Abstract: Roller shell has a first cylindrical part and a second cylindrical part. An outer diameter of the first cylindrical part is larger than an outer diameter of the second cylindrical part, and an inner diameter of the first cylindrical part is smaller than an inner diameter of the second cylindrical part. The first cylindrical part fits to a small-diameter bushing part, and the second cylindrical part fits to a large-diameter bushing part. The second cylindrical part has a slit which extends through an outer circumferential surface and an inner circumferential surface and is open at an end surface. The roller shell engages with a step part. An engaging member fits to a groove and engages with the slit. A retainer is formed to have an annular shape and is detachably attached to bushing to hold an end surface of the roller shell.

Abstract: A link assembly for a track-type machine is disclosed. The link assembly includes a plurality of laterally spaced pairs of track links and a plurality of track shoes engaged with the corresponding pairs of track links. Each track link includes an elongate body having a first end, a second end distal to the firs end, a shoe face extending between the first end and the second end and one or more protrusions extending from the shoe face. The track shoe includes a base having a top surface, a bottom surface distal to the top surface and apertures extending between the top surface and the bottom surface configured to receive the protrusions therethrough. The protrusions are configured to be deformed to fixedly engage the track shoe with the track link.

Abstract: A recreational off-highway vehicle includes side-by-side passenger and driver seats held within a chassis that is approximately 50 inches wide. The seats sit low in the chassis and are covered by a roll cage. Grab handles are positioned on the sides of the passenger seat. Select large round tubing protects the vehicle, while rectangular tubing frames the portions of the vehicle beneath body panels. The vehicle is powered by an engine rearward of the seats that is connected to a transaxle. The engine and transaxle are isolation mounted together with a portion of the air intake assembly. The vehicle is suited for rough terrain travel.

Abstract: An apparatus capable of building products including an adhesive application member, which is capable of applying an adhesive to a first base member along a first predetermined pattern and to a second base member along a second predetermined pattern, and a tooling block, which is capable of receiving a first set of one or more attaching members and applying the first set of one or more attaching members to the first base member and is capable of receiving a second set of one or more attaching members and applying the second set of one or more attaching members to the second base member. The apparatus is capable of building products of differing design aspects without significant changes to the apparatus's components. The apparatus may also associate with a universal product mover capable of transporting products of varying designs.

Abstract: A bicycle seatpost assembly is provided, which may include a first cylinder, a second cylinder configured to be telescopically received therein, a positioning structure configured to relatively position the first cylinder and the second cylinder, an operating device configured to be mounted to a bicycle and operatively coupled to the positioning structure, and a control cable. The control cable may include an outer casing, a first cable having a first end and a second end and configured to be operatively connected to the positioning structure at the first end, and a second cable having a third end and a fourth end. The second cable may be configured to be operatively connected to the operating device at the third end. The bicycle seatpost assembly may additionally comprise a cable connecting device configured to connect the second end of the first cable and the fourth end of the second cable.