Abstract: Disclosed embodiments, as well as features and aspects thereof, are directed towards a utility cart. Exemplary embodiments feature a three front-wheel arrangement on a common axle and a pair of swiveling rear wheels attached to a frame. Certain embodiments feature a sub-frame that is releasably locked to a main frame portion such that, when the locking mechanism is removed, the sub-frame may be lifted to pivot around the front axle and “tip” a tub aspect carrying a payload. Certain embodiments may also comprise a handle aspect that is slidably engaged with the frame of the cart such that it can be extended to various positions, including being fully disengaged, flipped and reengaged to translate from a “push state” for a manual user to a “pull state” for a hitch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage unit for containment, shipping, and storage of articles. The storage unit includes a base and a frame. In various embodiments, the frame may be generally rectangular and defining a storage region therein. The base of the storage unit is designed to matingly engage with a removable wheeled dolly. In a typical embodiment, the dolly facilitates maneuverability and positioning of the storage unit, particularly in confined areas. In various embodiments, a single dolly may facilitate manipulation of multiple storage units, wherein the dolly may be attached to a storage unit while the storage unit is in use and removed when the storage unit is in long-term storage, thereby reducing the space required to store the storage unit.

Abstract: A food tray cart is easily constructed utilizing threaded fasteners. The cart has corner posts that removably connect to a top and bottom, and side panels and a rear door panel that are slidably received in the corner posts. A door is hingedly connected to the top and bottom.

Abstract: A castor assembly structured for use in combination with or independently of a dolly assembly or other support platform, which may include substantially equivalently structured struts, wherein the castor assembly includes a one piece base comprising a housing and a head integrally connected to the housing and extending radially outward from one end thereof. The housing includes an open interior and a open end structured to movably retain a surface engaging roller ball therein. A retaining portion may be formed on said base in cooperative relation with said head so as to secure a support platform to the base when in a first operative position. A second operative position comprises said head disposed in engagable and at least partially supporting relation to an object while the base is not secured to or used in combination with a dolly or other support platform.

Abstract: A vehicle tracking system includes a wheel assembly containing sensor circuitry capable of sensing one or more types of conditions, such as wheel rotation, wheel vibration caused by skidding, and specific electromagnetic and/or magnetic signals indicative of particular wheel locations. The wheel assembly may also include a brake mechanism. The wheel assemblies may be mounted on shopping carts and used to collect and monitor shopping cart status and location data via a wireless network.

Abstract: A child transporter comprises a wheel having an axle, a seat located directly above the wheel for supporting the child, at least one footrest for supporting the child's feet such that, in use, the child straddles the wheel, and a handle extending away from the wheel so as to be graspable by an adult. The seat and footrest are positioned so that the child's weight is substantially over the central axle. This makes the child transporter easy to control from the point of view of tipping sideways, pushing forwards and steering at walking pace. At higher speeds, such as jogging and walking paces, the child transporter becomes even easier to control. This allows an adult to participate in activities such as walking or jogging, at speed or over rough ground, without carrying the child but whilst maintaining proper supervision over the child.

Abstract: An accessory device (20) for a stroller has a body (42) with a central portion (44) between opposed free ends (46) of the body and has an infant car seat mount (120) carried on the body (42) near at least one of the free ends of the body (42). The accessory device (20) is configured to at least partially widthwise traverse a frame assembly of a stroller (10) when installed on the frame assembly. The accessory device (20) is selectively removable from and attachable to the frame assembly, whereby the infant car seat mount (120) is also removable from and attachable relative to the frame assembly in concert with the accessory device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle steering wheel cover assembly and, particularly, to a vehicle steering wheel cover assembly in which a first electric connecting part and a second electric connecting part are connected to each other by means of magnetic force in order to supply power to a heater installed in the steering wheel cover, to thereby keep the structure simple and also allow the manufacturing cost to be kept low.

Abstract: A pin assembly includes: a resin pin; and a collar fitted to a round shaft portion of the resin pin and having higher hardness than the resin pin. The round shaft portion is sheared to cancel connection between a first plate and a second plate upon secondary collision of a vehicle. The collar includes an end face received by a reception surface of the second plate, and shears the round shaft portion in a shear plane along the end face upon the secondary collision. The round shaft portion includes a hollow hole. An inner circumference of the hollow hole includes a straight portion which has a generating line parallel to an axial direction of the round shaft portion and which is traversed by a plane including the end face of the collar.

Abstract: A rack guide unit includes a closure member, a rack guide, and an urging unit. The closure member is secured to an external opening end of an accommodation portion of a housing. The rack guide is accommodated in the accommodation portion so as to be movable in an advancing/withdrawing direction and supports the rack shaft so that the rack shaft is slidable in an axial direction. The urging unit is arranged between the closure member and the rack guide. The urging unit includes a stack of a plurality of coned disc springs urging the rack guide toward the rack shaft and arranged in an identical orientation, and an auxiliary coned disc spring that serves as a holding member holding the stack.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reducer of an electric power-assisted steering apparatus. An embodiment of the present invention provides a reducer that includes: a worm shaft configured to mesh with a worm wheel; a worm shaft bush configured to be coupled to an outer periphery of an end of the worm shaft to be coupled with a motor shaft among opposite ends of the worm shaft; and a connection member configured to be coupled to an outer periphery of the worm shaft bush at one side thereof, and to be coupled to an outer periphery of the motor shaft at the other side thereof such that a torque of the motor shaft is coaxially delivered to the worm shaft.

Abstract: An in-vehicle device controller has at least two redundant operating condition detection units. Under normal circumstances, the controller performs actuator drive control based on an operating condition detection signal of one of the operating condition detection units. Upon detection of an abnormality in the signal transmission state, data state or operating status of one of the at least two operating condition detection units, the controller performs actuator drive control based on an operating condition detection signal of another one of the at least two operating condition detection units in which no abnormality is present. By this control, the actuator function is preserved even in the event of the abnormality in the operating condition detection unit or operating condition detection signal.

Abstract: A hydraulic steering unit (3) is disclosed comprising a working port arrangement (L, R) having two working ports (L, R), a supply port arrangement having a high pressure port (P) and a low pressure port (T), a main flow path (7) having a main bleed (A1) and a metering device (8) and being arranged between said high pressure port (P) and said working port arrangement (L, R), an amplification flow path (9) having an amplification bleed (Au) and being arranged between said high pressure port (P) and said working port arrangement (L, R), said main bleed (A1) and said amplification bleed (Au) being controlled together by means of a steering handle (6) and being closed in neutral position of said steering handle (6), and a drain bleed (Ad) which is open in neutral position of said steering handle (6), said drain bleed (Ad) connecting a point (12) upstream said main bleed (A1) and said amplification bleed (Au) to said low pressure port (T).

Abstract: A hydraulic steering system 1 is described comprising a steering unit and a priority valve, said steering unit comprising a working port arrangement having two working ports, a supply port arrangement having a high pressure port and a low pressure port, a load sensing port, a main flow path having a main bleed and a metering device and being arranged between said high pressure port and said working port arrangement, an amplification flow path having an amplification bleed and being arranged between said high pressure port and said working port arrangement, said main bleed and said amplification bleed being controlled together by means of a steering handle and being closed in neutral position of said steering handle, wherein said priority valve comprises a priority outlet connected to said high pressure port of said steering unit, a valve element moveable in a priority direction to connect an inlet of said priority valve to said priority outlet, and a load sensing connection connected to said load sensing port

Abstract: A hydraulic steering system (1) is described comprising a steering unit (3) and a pressure source (4), said steering unit (3) comprising a working port arrangement (L, R) having two working ports, a supply port arrangement having a high pressure port (P) and a low pressure port (5), a main flow path (7) having a main bleed (A1) and a metering device (8) and being arranged between said high pressure port (P) and said working port arrangement (L, R), an amplification flow path (9) having an amplification bleed (Au) and being arranged between said high pressure port (P) and said working port arrangement (L, R), said main bleed (A1) and said amplification bleed (Au) being controlled together by means of a steering handle (6) and being closed in neutral position of said steering handle, and said pressure source (4) having a variable displacement.

Abstract: An electrical system controller that sends an electrical current disable signal to an electrical switch for an electric vehicle's power steering pump motor upon a speed sensor providing input to the controller when the electric vehicle becomes stationary. A vehicle door position sensor senses when a door of the electric vehicle changes from open to closed and provides a door-open-to-closed input signal to the controller. The controller sends a signal to the electrical switch to reactivate a supply of electrical current supply to the power steering pump motor when a vehicle door position sensor senses that a door of the electric vehicle has changed from open to closed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a torque measuring device, the torque measuring device including a stator arranged at an inner surface of a housing, a magnet distantly arranged with the stator at a predetermined gap, a sensing unit detecting a magnetic field generated from between the stator and the magnet, and a non-magnetic stator holder integrally formed with a stator fixture fixed by the stator and a shaft fixture fixed by a shaft, whereby manufacturing cost can be minimized, and defects generated in the course of manufacturing process can be minimized.

Abstract: A steering mechanism for steering at least two wheels in a parallel manner throughout their arcs of rotation by removing Ackerman and other steering geometries so that the wheels may remain parallel. The steering mechanism includes a central linkage for modifying the arcs of rotation of the wheels. The steering mechanism is controlled by an actuator system that also operates a restriction device to ensure safe operation. The steering mechanism and the actuator system may be included in vehicles such as a bi-directional towed snowplow.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for safely parking a vehicle, wherein upon completion of a parking maneuver, at least two wheels of the vehicle are automatically controlled such that they are turned towards the road edge in the direction of travel.

Abstract: A stiffening structure of a two-track vehicle is provided in the form of a shear field designed as a shaped sheet-metal piece. The shear field is fastened to a sub-frame acting as an axle support and optionally to longitudinal members of the vehicle and furthermore is supported on lateral door sills of the vehicle body. The support is provided by supporting arms formed in the shaped sheet metal piece. The supporting arms or further segments of the shear field can be stiffened by auxiliary sheets in such a way that there is a shell profile formed by a top shell and a bottom shell as viewed in the direction of the vehicle vertical axis.

Abstract: A front pillar lower outer includes a bent portion, and a first region and a second region, and is a skeletal component for automobile that is assumed to receive a collision load along the extending direction of the first region. The outer is constituted by attaching a first member that is arranged on a first region side, and a second member that is arranged on a second region side. An attachment line of the both members is arranged in a predetermined zone between a first boundary and a second boundary. The plate thickness of the first member is larger than the plate thickness of the second member.

Abstract: A chassis assembly of a vehicle includes an underbody and a subframe. A connector extends along an axis and connects the subframe and the underbody. A first wedge is fixed to one of the underbody and the subframe about the axis and a second wedge is fixed to the other of the underbody and subframe about the axis. The first wedge includes a protrusion and the second wedge defines a recess receiving the protrusion in a direction along the axis. During a frontal impact of the vehicle, the subframe may rotate relative to the underbody. During this rotation the first wedge and second wedge rotate relative to each other and the protrusion moves along the recess to apply a tensile load to the connection to break the connection.

Abstract: An end structure of a motor vehicle body has two longitudinal struts which extend along respective axes have respective ends, on which respective attachment plates are fitted; the attachment plates have respective walls, which are ring-shaped about longitudinal axes and defined frontally by respective faces having substantially vertical and flat resting zones; two supporting plates rest respectively on these resting zones and are fixed to the walls and to two buffering elements, which are substantially coaxial to the struts; the two attachment plates further have respective tabs, which are radiused to said walls at an inner annular perimeter thereof and end with respective edges, which are longitudinally aligned with the supporting plates.

Abstract: A vehicle body assembly including a frame with an outrigger secured to the frame below a passenger compartment. The passenger compartment includes a plurality of pillars supporting a roof, a first rocker assembly and a second rocker assembly disposed on opposite sides of the passenger compartment. The outrigger is secured to the frame below the passenger compartment, inboard of the rocker assembly and outboard of the roof to protect the roof in side impact collisions. The outriggers transfer the side impact loads to the frame rails that are disposed inboard of the roof rails.

Abstract: A motor vehicle bodywork beam including a main reinforcement having a bottom, two side walls and two flanges substantially parallel to the bottom and a secondary reinforcement. The secondary reinforcement is fixed to the main reinforcement. The main reinforcement and secondary reinforcement are fixed at each side wall level, and of the side walls and/or bottom of the main and/or secondary reinforcement comprise a transition, such that at least a part of the bottom of the secondary reinforcement is in contact with a part of the bottom of the main reinforcement.

Abstract: There are provided a center pillar, a roof side rail connected to an upper end portion of the center pillar and having a closed cross section extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction, and a synthetic resin-made reinforcing member provided inside the roof side rail at a position near an upper end portion of the center pillar. The roof side rail comprises a roof rail inner having a protrusion portion and a roof rail outer forming the closed cross section together with the roof rail inner. The reinforcing member is provided to have a gap from the roof rail outer and integrally joined to an outward face, in a vehicle width direction, of the roof rail inner which is roughened by an anchor effect.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composite article comprising a porous core layer comprising a plurality of reinforcing fibers, a lofting agent and a thermoplastic material is provided. In certain instances, the article further comprises a skin layer disposed on the core layer and an adhesive layer between the core layer and the skin layer. In some configurations, the adhesive layer comprises a thermoplastic polymer and an effective amount of a thermosetting material to provide a post-molding peel strength between the skin layer and the post lofted core layer of at least 0.5 N/cm (in either or both of the machine direction or cross direction) as tested by DIN 53357 A dated Oct. 1, 1982.

Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame, a powertrain assembly, a front suspension assembly, and a rear suspension assembly. A cargo bed may be supported by the frame at the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes an operator seat and at least one passenger seat positioned within an operator area. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes doors to enclose the operator area.

Abstract: A vehicle bed extender adapted for simultaneous adjustment of both length and width. The extender includes a first side wall, a second side wall, and a connecting wall. The first and second side walls can attach to the vehicle storage bed, while the connecting wall attaches to the side walls in a sliding configuration along a direction nonparallel to the length and width of the bed extender. The connecting wall can also be composed of multiple cross members with middle portions of varying length such that the middle portions of the cross members are not vertically oriented. The vehicle bed extender can also be supported by a mount at the front end of the vehicle bed that supports the connecting wall.

Abstract: A vehicle may be provided with a crop hauling bed. The bed may include a frame configured to be mounted to the chassis of a vehicle or trailer (the frame supporting body panels which provide a volume suitable for holding harvested crops), a door opening along a side edge of the frame, a door coupled to the frame such that the door is selectively and slidably openable and closable to cover the door opening, and at least one actuator configured to slidably move the door between an open position and a closed position. The bed may also include a slide mechanism slidably coupling the door to the frame.

Abstract: A tonneau cover is provided for a pick-up truck. The tonneau cover includes a cover element of sufficient expanse to span a cargo box of the pick-up truck, a storage compartment depending from an underside of the cover element and an access opening in the cover element in communication with the storage compartment. An access flap in the cover element overlies the access opening and may be displaced between open and closed positions.

Abstract: A rear spoiler device (8) for a vehicle (1) has at least: a roof air directing element (9) which extends in a transverse direction (y) for aerodynamically extending the contour of a roof surface (4) of the vehicle (1) in a travel position and an adjustment device (10) for adjusting the roof air directing element (9) between the travel position and a retracted basic position. The roof air directing element (9) is constructed in such a manner that in the travel position a region (9b) of the roof air directing element (9) which is external in a transverse direction (y) is located under a region (9a) of the roof air directing element (9) which is internal in a transverse direction.

Abstract: A combine harvester comprising a pair of track units at a front of the harvester. The track units are suspended so that a frame of the units is pivotable about a centrally placed pivot axis, the axis dividing the track units between a front and rear portion. For each of the track units, the harvester comprises at least one variable length actuator mounted between the chassis of the harvester and the frame of the track unit, the actuator being mounted so that it is capable of actuating an upward or downward tilting of the front portion of the track unit. The actuator is operated to counteract an excessive downward or upward tilting of the front portion of the unit. The actuator may be operated by a control mechanism working on the basis of measurements performed by suitable sensor arrangements that monitor or predict the downward or upward tilting.

Abstract: A sprocket for a tracked vehicle. The sprocket has a plurality of sockets for engaging drive lugs on an inner surface of a track driven by the sprocket. The sprocket also including a support surface for engaging with an inner surface of the track and which is in rolling contact with the inner surface of the track.

Abstract: A roller assembly is disclosed. The roller assembly may have a roller shell. The roller shell may have a bore. The roller assembly may also have a substantially cylindrical shaft. The shaft may extend from a shaft proximate end to a shaft distal end. The shaft may be disposed within the bore. The roller assembly may also have a first collar disposed between the shaft proximate end and the roller shell. The first collar may be interferingly engaged with the shaft. The roller assembly may further have a second collar disposed between the shaft distal end and the roller shell. The second collar may also be interferingly engaged with the shaft.

Abstract: A rubber track chain segment (1, 2) which can be connected via connecting devices (5) at the ends thereof to other rubber track chain segments (2) or to itself (1) to form a segmentable rubber track chain (3), wherein one or more tensile members (4) are introduced between the connecting devices (5) into the rubber track segment (1, 2) in order to increase the tensile load-bearing capability, wherein nipples are arranged at the ends of the tensile members (4), which nipples are set up to be received in an undercut of the connecting devices (5), the rubber band track segment (1, 2) has flexible regions (9) and less flexible regions (8) in an alternating manner, and the ends of the tensile members (4) are positioned in the less flexible regions (8) at the ends of the rubber band track segment (1, 2) so that the tensile members (4), from the exit (19) out of the nipples, run along as long a section (21) as possible through the less flexible regions (8) before they run through the adjoining flexible regions (9).

Abstract: Systems and methods for moving at least one load transporting apparatus may include the load transporting apparatus(es) configured to move in at least one direction, at least one feedback sensing device disposed on and/or within the load transporting apparatus where the sensing device obtains movement measurements of the load transporting apparatus, a first location to receive a pre-determined input, a second location to receive the movement measurement(s), and a processing circuit to compare the movement measurement(s) to the pre-determined input. In a non-limiting embodiment, a pre-loading system may prepare the load transporting apparatus for movement prior to moving or lifting a load by depressing at least one component of the load transporting apparatus.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a central underbody portion of a structural body of a motor vehicle to delimit a bottom of a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The method includes assembling a floor of the central underbody portion, attaching an integral central profile to the floor, arranged in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and having a length dependent on a length of the central underbody portion in the longitudinal direction, and assembling at least one end piece forming an extension of the central profile. The end piece has an interface providing a connection and a function of absorbing and transmitting forces with a structural portion of the body that is separate from the central underbody portion and/or with the floor. The attaching includes adapting the length of the central profile as a function of the length of the central underbody portion in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A bicycle including a forward frame triangle. The forward frame triangle can a top tube, a down tube, a bottom bracket, a lower seat mast, and an upper seat mast. The top tube can have a first end connected to a head tube and a second end. The down tube can have a first end connected to the head tube and a second end. The bottom bracket can be connected to the second end of the down tube. The lower seat mast can extend in an upward direction from the bottom bracket to the top tube. The upper seat mast can at least partially overlap the lower seat mast. The upper seat mast can be adjustably and fixedly coupled to the lower seat mast. The upper seat mast can be rotably coupled to the forward frame triangle proximate the second end of the top tube.

Abstract: A generator assembly comprises an internal combustion engine connected to a generator by a transmission. The transmission comprises multiple outputs such that another mechanically powered device can be driven by the engine. The transmission includes a shift mechanism for selecting which output receives power from the engine. The assembly may also be a vehicle and one of the devices can be a drivetrain for powering a drive wheel of the vehicle.

Abstract: A mobile power pack fixed in a steering pipe of a bicycle includes a housing, a quick lock device, a fixing assembly, a mobile power source and a cover. The quick lock device is mounted on the connecting portion of the housing. The fixing assembly has a first fixing member inserted through the second receiving chamber and exposed out of the connecting portion to lock with the quick lock device, and first fixing member is screwed in the second fixing member. The quick release blocks of the quick lock device are pushed outward by the first fixing member to press against an inner surface of the steering pipe, so that the mobile power pack can be fixed in or released from a first receiving chamber of the steering pipe by the housing.

Abstract: A motorized, fore-aft self-balancing transportation device that may include a single wheel structure with a drive motor, a battery and first and second foot platforms located on opposite sides of the wheel. The device may be uniquely be arranged such that the motor and battery are positioned such that there is space within the wheel envelope for a portion of the foot platform (positioned near or within the envelope), thereby placing the weight of the rider low and close to the center of gravity of the device. Various battery and motor arrangements are disclosed, as are different drive mechanisms and component redundancy to assure safe operation in the event of failure.

Abstract: A fork for a vehicle, the fork including: a set of first tubes; and a set of second tubes telescopically positioned within the set of first tubes, wherein at least one first tube of the set of first tubes comprises a recess configured for receiving at least a portion of a disc brake assembly.

Abstract: A motorcycle (1) having front and rear ground-engaging wheels, the motorcycle (1) comprising a swing arm (5) supporting the rear wheel (3), a rear suspension unit (RSU) (12), a drop link (14) pivotally connected to the RSU (12) and pivotally connected to the swing arm (5), and a drag link (16) pivotally connected to the drop link (14). The drop link (14) extends between the RSU (12) and the drag link (16) for increasing a travel distance of the RSU (12) relative to a travel distance of the swing arm (5). The RSU (12) is mounted underneath a seat (42).

Abstract: A caliper structure is provided for receiving a brake pad set. The structure comprises a caliper body. A cutting groove is cut at a central section of a top side thereof The cutting groove includes an upper opening and a lower opening. A diameter of the lower opening is smaller than a diameter of the upper opening. The cutting groove further includes a inclined surface arranged adjacent to the upper opening and located at any one of the inner side walls of the cutting groove. The inclined surface is inclined toward the upper opening. A normal line is extended from the inner side wall of the cutting groove having the inclined surface and an angle is defined between the normal line and the inclined surface and ranged from 11 to 32 degree.

Abstract: A bicycle driving device is disclosed. Provided is a bicycle driving device comprising: a.

Abstract: A drive system for a pedal-operable vehicle, including a drive motor, pedals on pedal arms, a bottom bracket spindle on which the pedal arms are mounted, and a drive mechanism for transferring drive energy. A clearance is present in a transfer path between a pedal arm and a drive wheel, rotating with the bottom bracket spindle, of the drive mechanism. The system includes a return device with which the clearance-affected parts are transferable, at or below an idle pedal force within their clearance with respect to one another, into an idle position in which the clearance-affected parts assume a predefined relative position; the clearance-affected parts being removable, within the clearance, from the idle position by way of pedal force above the idle pedal force against the action of the return device; and information as to whether the clearance-affected parts are in an idle position being furnishable as electrical signals.

Abstract: Electric gear motor system for vehicles with two or three wheels, of the type externally installable on the bottom bracket of the vehicle. The system is applied to vehicles with two and three wheels, of the type including a standard bicycle frame with levers and pedal cranks for the transmission of the advancing motion of the vehicle. The gear motor unit is of “outrunner” type, i.e. with rotor outside the stator, and the gear box is of planetary type, nested inside the stator cavity; the system is characterized in that it is installed coaxially with the bottom bracket of the frame, by a hub, suitably shaped so as to be inserted in the cavities of the bottom brackets present on the standard bicycle frames, in a manner such that the revolution axes of the motor, the gear box and the pedal cranks coincide; the motor is situated outside the frame.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to remote control over a number of degrees of freedom of coupling between a first suspension member and a second suspension member. In an illustrative embodiment, when in an uncoupled state, the first suspension member may move substantially independently of any motion of the second suspension member. When in a coupled state, for example, the first suspension member may move in response to movement of the second suspension member. In some embodiments, the coupling between members may be altered by selectively permitting at least one degree of freedom of motion of the suspension system. For example, in some systems, a variable shock absorber may be selectively set to a fixed length in response to a control system signal. A remotely coupled suspension system may advantageously provide dynamically controllable suspension configurations for various riding conditions.

Abstract: A three hulled T configuration displacement power boat that reduces weight by minimizing the structural without sacrificing boat length. The weight is evenly distributed between three hulls and is aligned in a T formation so that the overall boat length would be about three times the hull length. The structure, cargo and passenger(s) are supported above the water as shown in FIG. 1.