Abstract: The invention is an amusement-park device, comprising a rail-guided route course and at least one vehicle guided on the rail, which vehicle has a brake apparatus having at least one, preferably two brake pads fastened to a brake-pad carrier, which brake pads are provided for braking or clamping the vehicle at a point of the rail-guided route course during a braking event. According to the invention, the brake apparatus has a brake carrier and/or the at least two brake pads can be pivoted in relation to the stationary bike carrier. The vehicle equipped with such a brake apparatus can follow unevenness in the rail-guided route course in a simple manner, resulting in reliable braking behavior.

Abstract: Provided is a hand brake limiting device, comprising a bearing I (10), a spring, a spring holder (12), a guide plate (9), and a guide plate holder (23); the bearing I (10) is disposed on the spring holder (12); the spring is sleeved on the outside of the bearing I (10); the guide plate (9) and the guide plate holder (23) are sequentially disposed at one side of the spring away from the spring holder (12); a stopper post III (7) is secured to one side of the spring holder (12) facing the spring; a stopper post In (8) is secured to one side of the guide plate (9) facing the spring; a stopper post II (26) is secured to one side of the guide plate holder (23) facing the guide plate (9).

Abstract: A monitoring system for a wayside signaling device includes a light emitting diode (LED) circuit with an LED array, a LED driver unit for driving the LED array, and a mechanism for connecting and disconnecting the LED circuit, and an optical light sensing circuit with a light-controlled variable resistor operably coupled to a resistor driver unit including relay functionality. The LED circuit and the sensing circuit are arranged such that the light-controlled variable resistor monitors an output of the LED array, and that the relay functionality triggers the mechanism to connect or disconnect the LED circuit based on the output of the LED array.

Abstract: Provided is a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium in which an information providing program is stored for causing a computer to control a mobile terminal, the information providing program causing the computer to operate as: an area information acquiring circuit acquiring area information continuously transmitted from an information transmission device which is arranged in public transportation and available only in the train, an arrival station identification information acquiring circuit acquiring arrival station identification information transmitted from the information transmission device within a specified period, an arrival station identification information comparing circuit comparing the arrival station identification information with the destination station identification information, a boarding and alighting guidance control circuit notifying that the train is approaching the detraining station when a comparison result obtained by the arrival station identification information compari

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile cart that may include, in some instances, a framework assembly comprising an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration, at least two wheels attached to the framework assembly, and a removable liner secured to the framework assembly in a removable fashion. The removable liner may include a collapsible floor, at least three collapsible sides extending vertically from the collapsible floor, and at least one retaining member. The mobile cart may include at least three corners and the at least one retaining member may be configured such that the removable liner can be selectively removed from and secured to the framework assembly.

Abstract: A wagon kit includes a wagon that comprises a plurality of elements. Each of the elements is removable from each other such that the wagon may be selectively assembled and disassembled. The elements comprise a primary wheel section and a secondary wheel section. The secondary wheel section is removably coupled to the primary wheel section. A pair of sides is provided and each of the sides is removably coupled to the primary wheel section. A rear gate is removably attached to the primary wheel section and a front gate is removably attached to the primary wheel section. A seat is removably coupled between the pair of sides and a yoke is removably attached to the secondary wheel section.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying and/or storing shelves which is capable of folding into a compact condition to minimize the footprint of the device when not in use for carrying or storing shelves. The apparatus includes a releasable transverse cross member extending between the side frames to form a base for supporting shelves.

Abstract: A cart including: a basket, being supported by a basket support, the basket including side walls, for carrying contents; legs for sufficiently supporting the basket support, and extending therefrom, and being vertically rotatable in relation thereto; at least one locking element, for locking the legs to the basket support, for normally disallowing rotating the legs in relation to the basket support, for normally maintaining the cart unfolded; and a mechanism, for canceling the locking, thereby the vertical rotation of the legs in relation to the basket support, is applicable upon the canceling of the locking, thereby the cart allows a single-step collapsing thereof.

Abstract: A method of assisting in the mobility of a wheelbarrow includes the steps of coupling a first coupling arm and a second coupling arm of an assist device to a portion of a top edge of the wheelbarrow; orienting a first flexible connector and a second flexible connector underneath the wheelbarrow such that the first flexible connector and the second flexible connector are contactable with a shell of the wheelbarrow; grasping a handle coupled to the first flexible connector and the second flexible connector by an assistant; grasping handles of the wheelbarrow by an operator; applying a first force from the operator to the handles, elevating legs of the wheelbarrow; providing a second force by the assistant on the handle; and maintaining the first force while the second force is provided.

Abstract: A wheel fork, in particular for a jogger function of a multifunctional bicycle trailer, is provided with at least one fork arm, at the free end of which a dropout is formed to receive a wheel axle of a wheel. In one embodiment the dropout is equipped with a movable latch which can assume at least two positions, a first position where it is possible to fit the wheel axle in the dropout, and a second position where the latch blocks the opening of the dropout so that a wheel axle fitted in the dropout is held securely therein. In another embodiment the dropout is mounted on or in the tube end piece of the fork arm, such that it can be axially displaced and locked in position, so that the track of the wheel held by the wheel fork can be adjusted.

Abstract: A brake system for applying frictional braking to a mobility assembly of a stroller may include a first brake assembly, a second brake assembly, an operator and a brake balancer. The first brake assembly may be operably coupled to a first wheel of the mobility assembly and to a first cable. The second brake assembly may be operably coupled to a second wheel of the mobility assembly and to a second cable. The operator may be configured to be actuated by a user to apply tension to a third cable. The brake balancer may be operably coupled to the first and second brake assemblies and to the operator via the first, second and third cables, respectively. The brake balancer may be configured to substantially equalize braking applied to the first and second brake assemblies responsive to actuation of the operator.

Abstract: This steering equipment component is retained on a steering wheel main unit (4) by a lock portion when, at the time of its attachment, pushed in the steering wheel main unit (4) by a predetermined stroke or longer. The steering wheel main unit (4) and the steering equipment component are each provided with an energizing portion, and the energizing portions energize a horn circuit (38) through their mutual contact. In attaching the steering equipment component, the energizing portions are configured to be in contact connection to each other until the steering equipment component is pushed in by the predetermined stroke or longer, and the contact connection between the energizing portions is configured to be interrupted when the steering equipment component is pushed in by the predetermined stroke or longer.

Abstract: A steering wheel cover is provided. The steering wheel cover is attachable to steering wheels for a variety of vehicles including, but not limited to, all-terrain vehicles (for example, side by side all-terrain vehicles), automobiles, boats, and golf carts. The steering wheel cover may include one or more resiliently-deformable regions configured to increase a user's grip strength, for example. The resiliently-deformable regions may include resiliently-deformable members, such as gel cushions or pads, that resiliently deform under pressure applied by a user and return to their original shape when the pressure is no longer applied by the user.

Abstract: A steering column assembly is provided and includes a steering column shaft and a column adjustment assembly configured to translate the steering column shaft between a retracted position and a deployed position. A disengagement assembly selectively couples a steering column telescope lead screw to the column adjustment assembly. The disengagement assembly is configured to selectively disengage the telescope lead screw from the column adjustment assembly to facilitate manual movement of the steering column shaft between the retracted position and the deployed position.

Abstract: A steering assembly includes a steering wheel having a convenience feature, an environmental detection system, and a controller in communication with an autonomous vehicle. The steering wheel is selectively coupled to a steering shaft and is movable between a deployed position and a retracted position. The environmental detection system is configured to provide a cabin environmental signal. The controller is programmed to move the steering wheel towards the retracted position and operatively decouple the steering wheel from the steering shaft, while the steering wheel is in the deployed position and in response to a request to activate an advanced driver assist system and the cabin environmental signal indicating a clear path of travel of the steering wheel.

Abstract: An energy absorbing member is fixed to an outer periphery of an inner column, extends in a front-rear direction and is introduced into a slit of an outer column. During a secondary collision, a tightening rod is displaced forward together with the outer column, so that the energy absorbing member is vertically restrained to the tightening rod and the inner column from a up-down direction, is crushed by the tightening rod and generates impact absorption load.

Abstract: A vehicle has a frame, a motor, a driveshaft operatively connected to the motor, a front differential operatively connected to the driveshaft, a pair of front half-shafts operatively connecting the front differential to front wheels, at least one rear wheel, a steering wheel, a steering column operatively connected to the steering wheel, a rack and pinion assembly operatively connected to the steering column, the rack and pinion assembly being disposed rearward of the front differential, a right tie rod having a left end operatively connected to a rack of the rack and pinion assembly and a right end operatively connected to the right wheel, and a left tie rod having a right end operatively connected to the rack and a left end operatively connected to the left wheel. The inner ends of the tie rods are disposed forwardly of a vertically and laterally extending central plane of the rack.

Abstract: Disclosed are a control system and a control method for fail safety of a motor driven power steering (MDPS). The system may include a straight motion/turning determination module for determining whether a vehicle is in a straight motion or turning based on a steering angle of a steering wheel, a steering torque of the steering wheel and a vehicle speed of the vehicle, a fail determination module for determining whether an MDPS fail occurs based on a steering torque of a driver and a motor torque of the MDPS if the vehicle is in the straight motion, a fail type determination module for determining a type of the MDPS fail using a yaw rate change rate if the MDPS fail occurs, and a yaw rate change rate detection module for inputting the yaw rate change rate to the fail type determination module.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power steering apparatus capable of realizing a reduction in an axial dimension of the apparatus. A resolver 16, which detects a rotational position of a motor rotor 13, is provided between a motor element 15 and a steering housing 6 in a direction of an x axis. A bolt 19, which fixes a motor housing 17 to the steering housing 6, is provided so as to overlap the resolver 16 in the direction of the x axis radially outside the resolver 16.

Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] To provide a vehicle-mounted electronic control unit or a vehicle-mounted mechanically/electrically integrated electric motor, the vehicle-mounted electronic control unit or the vehicle-mounted mechanically/electrically integrated electric motor having high heat radiation efficiency and being small in size. [Solution] A vehicle-mounted electronic control unit includes a motor case 430 capable of accommodating an electric motor 43, a lid body 431 of the motor case 430, a power section 100 including switching circuits FET 1 to FET 6 that supply driving signals to the electric motor 43, and a control section 300 including a control circuit that controls the switching circuits FET 1 to FET 6. The case 430 further accommodates the power section 100 and the control section 300. The lower surface of the lid body 431 is set in contact with the power section 100. Each of the case 430 and the lid body 431 has a heat radiation property. The upper surface of the lid body 431 is exposed.

Abstract: In an electric power steering device, a power module includes a plurality of terminals including a motor control terminal and a power supply terminal connected to a power supply, each having a distal end portion being oriented toward a control board. A holder has holes through which the terminals pass. The terminals each have the distal end portion to be connected to the control board. A winding terminal has a distal end portion to be connected to the distal end portion of the motor control terminal. The control unit further includes a junction terminal. The junction terminal and the power supply terminal each having a distal end portion extending from the control board toward the connector assembly are respectively connected to connector terminals of the connector assembly.

Abstract: In a steering assist device, a main lane keep assist current value setting unit sets a main lane keep assist current value that generates main lane keep assist torque according to a lateral deviation and a lateral deviation change rate. A sub lane keep assist current value setting unit sets a sub lane keep assist current value that generates sub lane keep assist torque according to curvature ct of a target travel line.

Abstract: A steering apparatus is provided which can suppress unintended movement of a steering wheel when a clutch is engaged. When a power switch is turned off and a steering wheel is steered, a reaction force control circuit makes a reaction force motor to generate a steering reaction force stronger than a normal steering reaction force to give a driver an appropriate feeling of response according to a steering torque. The strong steering reaction force is applied to a steering shaft to suppress steering of the steering wheel. A steering operation control circuit executes steering operation control, that is, control that makes an actual steered angle equal to a target steered angle based on a steering angle, and then a clutch is engaged. The clutch is engaged after confirmation of an immovable state of steered wheels, and thus rotation of the steering wheel unintended by the driver is suppressed.

Abstract: [Problem] An object of the present invention is to provide an electric power steering apparatus that is capable of positively returning a steering wheel to a neutral point in such a running state as to return to a going straight state by calculating a return control current corresponding to a steering angle and a steering speed and compensating a current command value.

Abstract: An electric power steering device for driving an electric motor 10 using an assist command value calculated on the basis of a detection result of a torque sensor 12 for detecting a steering torque to reduce a left/right difference of a remaining steering angle of a steering wheel, the electric power steering device including a basic return command value calculation unit 20 configured to calculate a basic return command value in a direction to return the steering wheel to a neutral position on the basis of a steering angle of the steering wheel, a turn/return determination unit 40 configured to determine the turn and the return of the steering wheel, a gradually changing return command value calculation unit 41 configured to calculate a gradually changing return command value, the gradually changing return command value gradually increasing, while the return of the steering wheel is determined by the turn/return determination unit, and a return command value calculation unit 50 configured to calculate a return

Abstract: A control device (50) for an electric power steering device (10) is configured to: store a basic target return speed (Vrb), which increases in magnitude as the magnitude of a steering angle (?) increases; calculate, when a steering wheel (14) is being returned to a neutral position, the basic target return speed (Vrb) based on an actual steering angle (Step 10); calculate a transitional target return speed (Vtrt), which gradually increases in magnitude and gradually approaches the basic target return speed as the magnitude of the actual steering wheel decreases; and control, when the magnitude of a difference between the basic target return speed and the transitional target return speed is more than a reference value, a steering assist torque so that a return speed reaches the transitional target return speed (Step 20 to Step 160).

Abstract: Vehicles and vehicle systems for restricting rotation of vehicle steering systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a vehicle including a front wheel, a steering column assembly coupled to the front wheel, a steering wheel coupled to the steering column assembly, a steering rack assembly that includes a rack coupled to the front wheel, where the rack extends in a vehicle lateral direction and is translatable with respect to a body of the vehicle in the vehicle lateral direction, and a resistance device including a damper coupled to at least one of the steering rack assembly and the steering column assembly that limits a rotation of the steering column assembly.

Abstract: Vehicles and vehicle systems including locking devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a vehicle includes a front wheel, a steering rack assembly that includes a rack coupled to the front wheel, where the rack extends in a vehicle lateral direction and is translatable with respect to a unibody of the vehicle in the vehicle lateral direction, and a locking device coupled to the steering rack assembly, where the locking device includes a deactivated configuration that allows translation of the rack and an activated configuration that restricts translation of the rack.

Abstract: A tie rod arm is provided for incorporation into a vehicle steering assembly. The tie rod arm has a grease cap portion with a steering knuckle connection formation and a grease seal cap. The steering knuckle connection formation is used to connect the tie rod arm to the body of a steering knuckle of the vehicle steering assembly. The grease seal cap receives the lower end of a kingpin of the vehicle steering assembly. The grease cap portion of the tie rod arm is integrally formed with an arm portion, which includes a tie rod connection formation to connect the tie rod arm to a tie rod of the vehicle steering assembly. A steering arm may also or alternatively be connected to the body of the steering knuckle and include an upper grease seal cap, which receives the upper end of the kingpin.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an industrial vehicle driving in four directions and a traveling mechanism for the industrial vehicle. The traveling mechanism for the industrial vehicle driving in four directions comprises four wheel sets at bottom of the vehicle body, the wheel sets are sequentially connected to form a quadrangle; one wheel set is a rotating wheel set, another wheel set is a reversible directional wheel set, and the axis direction of the rotating wheels is switched between two directions through the rotating action of a rotating shaft of the wheel set; the other two wheel sets are variable-state wheel sets, and the rotating wheel state are switched between a directional state and a follow-up universal state. The present disclosure has simple structure, low cost, good supporting stability, and usage range, usage efficiency and maneuvering capability of the industrial vehicle are facilitated.

Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a frame, a power source, and a plurality of steerable structures. Ground engaging members are connected to the steerable structures. An operator seating area includes a steering control and a speed control. Controllers receive input from the steering control and the speed control. Motors drive the ground engaging members at different speeds and in different directions. A controller integrates a steering input with a speed input to effect rotation of the steerable structures and effect rotation of the ground engaging members. The steering control, speed control, controllers, steerable structures, and motors are configured to work together to control the rotational speed of all of the ground engaging members based upon a steering angle input and the lateral side the ground engaging member is connected to. Other examples include braking mechanisms, adjustable track width, and a sealed tubular frame.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method and a device for supporting a driving maneuver of a motor vehicle. With a method according to the invention for supporting a driving maneuver of a motor vehicle, said support is carried out based on the sensor-based detection of the surroundings of the vehicle using at least one ultrasonic sensor, wherein the sensitivity of said at least one ultrasonic sensor is adjusted based on input data characteristic of the current condition of the surface beneath the motor vehicle, not on input data provided by the ultrasonic sensor.

Abstract: A vehicle frame assembly has a first frame member defining a first frame member axis and a slot and having a first frame member connection portion adjacent the slot. A second frame member defining a second frame member axis has a projection and a second frame member connection portion adjacent thereto. The projection is received in the slot. The first frame member connection portion is connected to the second frame member connection portion to form a connection region in which the second frame member axis is disposed at a non-zero angle to the first frame member axis in the connection region. The method of assembling the frame includes inserting the projection into the slot, contacting the connection portions to each other to form the connection region with the members being positioned for connection with their axes disposed at a non-zero angle to each other, and connecting the connection portions.

Abstract: In a vehicle subframe, one of a pair of cross members includes a lower member open to a lower side of a vehicle, with an upper wall thereof having an upper wall recess depressed downward, an upper member arranged so as to cover the upper wall recess from above the vehicle and connected to the lower member, an inside space defined by the lower member and the upper member in cooperation, and a holding member connected to the lower member and the upper member in a mode in which the holding member is sandwiched between the lower member and the upper member, while penetrating the inside space in a longitudinal direction, to hold a component to be mounted.

Abstract: A pair of side members extends in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle in a width direction and have a plurality of coupling portions coupling with a vehicle body member of a vehicle. A pair of cross members extends in the width direction to face each other in the longitudinal direction and couple the pair of side members. A pair of coupling members is provided in the side members to couple a corresponding one of the plurality of coupling portions with the vehicle body member. A pair of support members is provided in the cross members to support correspondingly a pair of suspension arms provided in the vehicle and facing each other in the width direction. The lower parts of the support members are welded to upper walls of the coupling members and vertical walls of one of the cross members straddling the upper walls and the vertical walls.

Abstract: The invention relates to a front axle support for a motor vehicle, including side members and a crossmember interconnecting the side members, the crossmember being in the form of a hollow body and being provided with at least one attachment device for attaching a steering system housing.

Abstract: To provide a crash energy absorbing part which is light in weight, and in which collapsing deformation into a bellows shape occurs more stably even when a crash load is applied in a direction crossing the shock-absorbing direction of the crash energy absorbing part. The crash energy absorbing part of the present invention is constructed of a member that is obtained by forming a sandwich metal sheet (1), which is formed by laminating a surface layer (3A, 3B) formed of a metal sheet on each side surface of a core layer (5) and bonding them. By controlling a deformation rate of a center layer of the sandwich metal sheet (1) for constructing the crash energy absorbing part, the crash energy absorbing part of the present invention is deformed at a short wavelength regardless of a direction of a crash load that is applied, whereby collapsing deformation into a bellows shape more stably occurs.

Abstract: A metal beam for the production of a motor vehicle, including, at least, on one face means adapted to form, upon bending of the part, at least two bosses brought into contact by the bending, so that the bending of the structural part is limited when at least portions of opposing faces of two adjacent bosses abut.

Abstract: An absorbing bracket can be coupled to a vehicle body and can absorb energy from an external force applied to the vehicle body. In an embodiment, the energy absorbing bracket includes a bracket body at least partly made of a rigid material. The bracket body includes a deformable wall defining a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge. The first edge is parallel to the second edge. The bracket body defines a plurality of slots extending through the deformable wall. Each slot extends along a slot axis. Further, each slot axis is obliquely angled relative to the first edge.

Abstract: A rear vehicle body reinforcing structure may include a rear reinforcing member deployed on a periphery of a vehicle body rear door opening and configured to be coupled to a rear vehicle body, in which the rear reinforcing member is opened upward in a height direction of a vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle body front structure includes left and right front side frames including at least left and right front bending portions, left and right middle bending portions, and left and right rear bending portions. The left and right front bending portions are bent to project inwards in a vehicle's width direction by a collision load exerted on a front end of a vehicle body, whereby the left and right front bending portions restrain a power unit. The left and right middle bending portions are situated spaced apart to the rear from the left and right front bending portions. The left and right rear bending portions are situated spaced apart to the rear from the left and right middle bending portions, are bent outwards in the vehicle's width direction, and absorb collision energy when struck by the power unit moved rearward together with the left and right front bending portions.

Abstract: A vehicle front structure is provided that can absorb collision energy with respect to not only a load from above but also a lateral load. A vehicle front structure includes a cowl side panel, a front hood, a fender panel forming a seam with the front hood, a fender upper cover disposed extending in a vehicle front-rear direction, and a bracket connecting the cowl side panel and the fender upper cover to each other and serving to dispose the fender upper cover at a predetermined position. The fender upper cover has an attachment wall to which the bracket is fixed and an inclined wall extending upward from an end of the attachment wall on an outward side with respect to a vehicle width direction while being inclined inward with respect to the vehicle width direction, and covering the seam from inside a vehicle.

Abstract: To provide a panel whose surface rigidity can be improved appropriately in accordance with a load. Provided is a panel including: a load point to which a load is applied from the outside; and a protrusion that protrudes from a surface of the panel and is formed continuously or discontinuously around the load point. The protrusion intersects, at a plurality of positions, each of a plurality of virtual straight lines extending radially from the load point.

Abstract: A vehicle member joining structure has: a metal member that is part of a vehicle; a resin member that is adjacent to the metal member; and an adhesive that is provided between the metal member and the resin member and joins the metal member to the resin member, the adhesive having an elastic modulus that is lower than elastic moduli of the metal member and the resin member, wherein, given that (i) ?L is a difference in linear expansions of the metal member and the resin member at a time of heating in a drying process after application of the adhesive, (ii) T0 is a thickness of the adhesive and (iii) T1 is a length of an end surface of the adhesive, the following predetermined relational expression is satisfied T12=T02+?L2.

Abstract: A composite wall panel for use in vehicles having a floor structure and a front wall, the composite wall panel including a first polymer resin layer having a plurality of unidirectional fibers embedded therein that are substantially parallel to a first axis, and a second polymer resin layer having a plurality of unidirectional fibers embedded therein that are substantially parallel to a second axis, the second polymer resin layer being bonded to the first polymer resin layer so that the second axis is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The composite wall panel is disposed so that the first axis is substantially parallel to the floor structure, and the rigidity of the composite wall panel is greater along the first axis than the second axis.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a hinge assembly for mounting a closure member or tailgate to a vehicle. It includes a hinge bracket and connector body for connection to one side of the tailgate. The connector body provides a fixed connection to the vehicle and enables the hinge bracket to rotate about a pivot axis, so that the tailgate rotates. Also included are a first torque rod having one end fixed to the connector body and an opposite, free end, and a second torque rod spaced from the first torque rod and pivot axis. The second torque rod has one end fixed to the hinge bracket and an opposite, free end. A connector device anchors the free ends of the torque rods together within the tailgate, so that the rods deflect when the tailgate is pivoted between its opened and closed positions to produce a biasing torque towards an opposite position.

Abstract: A vehicle (1) includes at least one rear door (6, 8) with a rear spoiler device (14). The rear spoiler device includes an air deflector element (15, 25, 35, 45), which is adjustable between a basic position and a drive position for extending the contour and aerodynamic air deflection. The rear spoiler device further includes one support device (18, 28, 38, 48) for supporting the air deflector element (15, 25, 35, 45) in its drive position. The support device has a four-bar linkage (18, 28, 38, 48) with at least four joints or joint axes (A, B, C, D) for adjusting the air deflector element (15, 25, 35, 45) between the basic position and the drive position.

Abstract: Systems and methods for airflow control of a moving ground vehicle are provided. The system includes an actuator module and a sensor unit mounted on the vehicle, and a controller. The actuator module includes at least one synthetic jet actuator to generate a synthetic jet, to modify an airflow around the vehicle. The sensor unit includes at least one environment sensor to capture environmental sensor data proximate the vehicle. The controller receives the environmental sensor data from the sensor unit and determines at least one of a drive frequency and a drive amplitude for controlling the at least one synthetic jet actuator, based on the received environmental data.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for moving a robotic vehicle relative to a structure. A set of tracks associated with a base of the robotic vehicle may be deployed. A number of attachment units associated with the set of tracks may be aligned with a corresponding portion of a number of structural members of the structure in a forward sequence as the set of tracks is deployed. The number of attachment units may be secured to the corresponding portion of the number of structural members in the forward sequence.

Abstract: A climbing robot vehicle comprises a vehicle (2) and the front and rear ends of the vehicle body are provided with wheels (3). The end of the vehicle body facing towards the wall is fixedly connected to a sucking mechanism. The sucking mechanism comprises a body, the body being a hollow cylinder (4). A cover plate (5) is provided above the hollow cylinder. The upper end face of the cover plate is fixedly connected with the vehicle body and the lower end face of the cover plate is fixedly connected with the outer edge of the upper end face of the hollow cylinder by means of the first blocks (43) spaced from each other. The inner wall of the hollow cylinder is provided with tangential nozzles (41). The space between the first blocks (43) forms a first exhaust duct (44) between the outer edge of the upper end face of the hollow cylinder and the lower end face of the cover.