Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention a steering mounting assembly to couple a rack and pinion steering mechanism to a vehicle is provided. The steering mounting assembly includes a first spherical washer to interface with the rack and pinion steering mechanism. The steering mounting assembly further includes a second spherical washer to interface with the vehicle and the first spherical washer. The first spherical washer and the second spherical washer form a relative angle between the rack and pinion steering mechanism and the vehicle. The steering mounting assembly further includes a ring retainer to retain the first spherical washer and the second spherical washer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rack assist type power steering apparatus that includes: a ball nut that is rotated by the rotating force transmitted from a motor and has an internal screw groove formed in the inner circumferential surface thereof; and a rack bar that has an external-screw-groove-formed part that has an external screw groove formed in the outer circumferential surface thereof, and is coupled with the ball nut by a ball, wherein the external screw groove has a first curved portion and a second curved portion connected to each other, and is formed such that a contact angle formed by a line that is normal to a tangent line at a point where the ball makes contact with the first curved portion and a line that is normal to a tangent line at a point where the ball makes contact with the second curved portion gradually decreases from the central portion toward opposite end portions of the external-screw-groove-formed part, thereby reducing friction generated when the ball performs a rolling motio

Abstract: A steering control device can restrain a steering from being operated to cause a steered angle and a steering angle to exceed their upper limit values. A first limiting reaction force setting circuit increases a first reaction force rapidly if the steering angle becomes no smaller than a steering angle threshold. A second limiting reaction force setting circuit increases a second reaction force rapidly if the steered angle becomes no smaller than a steered angle threshold. A target steering angle setting circuit sets a target steering angle based on steering torque applied to the steering minus the first reaction force, the second reaction force, etc. A steering angle control circuit sets reaction torque as a manipulated variable for feedback controlling the steering angle to the target steering angle. An operation signal generation circuit outputs an operation signal to a reaction force motor so as to achieve reaction torque.

Abstract: A steering control device restrains not only a steered angle but also a steering angle from exceeding their upper limit values. A maximum value selection circuit selects a maximum value of a target steered angle and a target steering angle as an end angle and outputs the end angle to a limiting reaction force setting circuit. The limiting reaction force setting circuit increases a limiting reaction force rapidly if the end angle becomes equal to or larger than a common threshold. A target steering angle setting circuit sets a target steering angle based on torque applied to the steering minus the limiting reaction force etc. A steering angle control circuit sets reaction torque as a manipulated variable for feedback controlling the steering angle to the target steering angle. An operation signal generation circuit outputs an operation signal to a reaction force motor so as to achieve the reaction torque.

Abstract: Technical solutions are described for generating a damping torque in a magnetic torque overlay (MTO) steering system. An example method includes generating a damping torque based on a vehicle speed value, a handwheel velocity value, and a differential pressure value. The method further includes detecting an off-road condition, and in response, computing an off-road damping torque signal based on one or more of the vehicle speed value, the handwheel velocity value, the differential pressure value, and a handwheel angle value. The method also includes scaling the damping torque by the off-road damping torque signal in response to detecting the off-road condition.

Abstract: A traveling vehicle including a traveling machine body supported by a pair of left and right driving wheels; a pair of left motor and the right motor configured to independently drive the driving wheels; a riding part disposed behind the traveling machine body and connected to the traveling machine body, and configured to enable riding of a worker; a handle connected to the traveling machine body so as to be swingable left and right with respect to the traveling machine body; a plurality of load sensors for detecting a forward and backward weight shift of the worker who is riding on the riding part; a rotation angle sensor for detecting a leftward and rightward swinging operation amount of the handle; and a controller for controlling operation of the left and right motors based on detection values by the plurality of load sensors and the rotation angle sensor.

Abstract: A steering wheel control apparatus for controlling driving of a steering wheel of a vehicle includes a steering wheel drive section that drives the steering wheel in accordance with a target value, a shock probability determination section that determines whether the steering wheel may apply a physical shock to a vehicle driver, and a steering wheel driving restriction section that restricts driving of the steering wheel by the steering wheel drive section to reduce the shock applied to the vehicle driver when the shock probability determination section determines that the steering wheel may apply the shock to the vehicle driver.

Abstract: A system for verifying host vehicle road position information includes a first camera, a second camera, and a controller in communication with the first and second cameras. The controller has memory and a processor for storing and executing control logic. The control logic includes a control logic for collecting first camera data from the first camera, for generating a first lane marking estimate from the first camera data, for determining a first lane distance estimate from the first lane marking estimate, for collecting second camera data from the second camera, for generating a second estimate of lane markings from the second camera data, for determining a second lane distance estimate from the second lane marking estimate, for correlating and combining the first and second lane distance estimates to generate a combined lane distance estimate, and for calibrating the first camera to the combined lane distance estimate.

Abstract: A method for operating a vehicle, including detecting a surroundings of the vehicle; subdividing the detected surroundings into cells of an occupancy grid, the cells respectively having opposite lateral boundaries relative to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, the lateral boundaries being formed by lane markings; ascertaining, based on the detected surroundings, an occupancy value of the specific cell into which the vehicle intends to change by a lane change; performing the lane change as a function of the ascertained occupancy value. A corresponding device as well as a corresponding computer program are also described.

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

Abstract: A front vehicle body structure includes: front lower side members extending along a length of a vehicle and located on left and right sides along a width of the vehicle; and a center lower cross reinforcement member extending along the width of the vehicle so as to interconnect middle portions of the left and right front lower side members along the length of the vehicle, where a steering gear box is mounted on the center lower cross reinforcement member.

Abstract: A front vehicle body includes a side member including a side member inner panel and a side member outer panel, a first reinforcing member, one end of which penetrates the side member and is coupled to the side member inner panel, and an intermediate portion of which is coupled to the side member outer panel, and a fender apron member disposed outside the side member and coupled to the other end of the first reinforcing member.

Abstract: A vehicle front section structure includes a front side member, a gusset that juts out from a side face of a front end of the front side member, a bumper reinforcement that is disposed at a front end side of the vehicle body front section, and a crash box that is disposed between front ends of the front side member and the gusset, and an outer side section of the bumper reinforcement, that couples both of the front ends and the outer side section together, and undergoes compressive plastic deformation due to collision load. A flat portion is integrally formed at an end of the bumper reinforcement, with a front face of the flat portion extending along the vehicle width direction and a vehicle up-down direction and, in vehicle front view, overlapping with a side wall portion at the vehicle width direction outer side of the crash box.

Abstract: A motor vehicle having an instrument panel that is spaced rearward away from a bottom end of a windscreen so that it is less likely to be damaged in the event of a frontal impact. A cover is attached to vehicle body structure adjacent to the bottom end of the windscreen to cover the gap produced by spacing the instrument panel from the bottom of the windscreen. The cover overlies an upper surface of the instrument panel and slides rearward over the upper surface when the bottom end of the windscreen moves rearward into the crush space during a collision.

Abstract: A bulkhead, which is a press-formed product, includes a top plate part, side flange parts and corner flange parts. The side flange parts each extend from respective sides of the top plate part. The corner flange parts each extend from respective corner parts of the top plate part. The corner flange part connects the side flange parts to each other. In the corner flange part, a part having a minimum value of plate thickness is present in a central portion in a circumferential direction, and parts having a maximum value of the plate thickness are present on both sides thereof. A ratio of the maximum value and the minimum value is in a range of more than 1.0 to 1.6 or less.

Abstract: A structural joiner including one or more box beams disposed between inner and outer arcuate surfaces and methods of assembling are described. The extrusions delineate various channels for structural considerations. In an implementation, the joiner may be implemented on a multi-passenger vehicle, such as a bus.

Abstract: An aerodynamic drag reducing apparatus for use with vehicles having downstream surfaces that are not streamlined. The apparatus includes folding panels that extend rearward for use in a drag reducing configuration and collapse for use in a space saving configuration.

Abstract: A rear spoiler device for a vehicle with at least one rear door has a side air guiding element which can be adjusted between a retracted basic position and a travel position for contour extension and aerodynamic air guiding, a roof air guiding element which can be adjusted between a basic position and a travel position for contour extension and aerodynamic air guiding, and a coupling device for coupling the adjustment movements of the side air guiding element and the roof air guiding element. The coupling device is provided between a lower side of the roof air guiding element and an upper end of the side air guiding element.

Abstract: A sports hoop is provided for a motor vehicle. The sports hoop includes a one-piece internal frame, an outer cover received over an outer surface of the internal frame and an inner cover received over an inner surface of the internal frame. Slip joints and expansion joints are provided to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction to maintain a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Abstract: The image recording device for a vehicle with dual Wi-Fi access function, includes: a imaging unit; a communicating module having an AP function unit which is adapted to function as an AP of a Wi-Fi communication and a STA function unit which is adapted to function as a STATION of a Wi-Fi communication, thereby allowing for access to a peripheral AP; a storage unit for storing the image information from the imaging unit; and a control unit.

Abstract: A mounting system for a wheel having a center portion with a plurality of wheel apertures includes a cap for covering the center portion of the wheel and having a pocket. The system includes a first fastener having a shank that fits through at least one of the wheel apertures. The shank has a first end, a second end, and a head at the first end configured to be captured by the cap pocket. The first fastener also includes a nut configured to thread onto the second end. The system also includes a second fastener having a shank that fits through at least one of the wheel apertures. The system additionally includes a wheel carrier bracket defining a plurality of bracket apertures, wherein the second fastener is configured to be threadably engaged with at least one of the bracket apertures. A vehicle having such a mounting system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A kingpin locking system for securing a kingpin on a trailer to a tractor is provided. The system comprises a C-shaped member having a main body portion, a first jaw portion, and a second jaw portion. A first spring member is mounted between the center portion and the first jaw portion with the first spring member allowing the first jaw portion to move in a general direction toward and away from the second jaw portion. A key mechanism activates a locking mechanism to lock the first and second jaw portions together and deactivates the locking mechanism to unlock the first and second jaw portions. Upon positioning the C-shaped member about the kingpin and moving the first jaw portion into contact with the second jaw portion, the key mechanism activates the locking mechanism thereby securing the first and second jaw portion together and securing the trailer to the tractor.

Abstract: A track shoe for a track drive system, which comprises a shoe base, one or more drive lugs attached to the shoe base, and a wear plate attached to the shoe base. The shoe base and drive lugs may be formed from a prehardened engineering steel, such as MECASTEEL 145. The wear plate may be formed from MECASTEEL 145 or an advanced abrasion-resistant steel, such as Creusabro 8000. The drive lugs may be replaceably attached to the shoe base, preferably by welding. The wear plate may be replaceably attached to the shoe base, preferably by fasteners such as bolts.

Abstract: A track link assembly is disclosed for a machine. The track link assembly may include a first track link having a first thru hole and a second track link having a second thru hole aligned with the first thru hole. The track link assembly may further include a track pin disposed within the first and second thru holes. The track pin may have an end protruding from the first and second track links. The track link assembly may also include a ring-shaped flange integrally formed from the end of the track pin after insertion of the track pin into the first and second track links. The ring-shaped flange may have an outer diameter larger than a diameter of the first and second thru holes.

Abstract: A mounting structure for a rig may include a base configured to support the mounting structure on an operating surface and a plurality of transport systems operatively connected to the base and configured to lift the mounting structure off of the operating surface. An elevated rig platform may be connected to the base by a plurality of support struts, wherein at least some of the support struts comprise a mounting connection that is configured to pivot to lower the elevated rig platform toward the base and place the mounting structure in a partially collapsed state. Additionally, a connecting member may be attached to one or more of the plurality of transport systems, wherein in response to the elevated rig platform being lowered to the partially collapsed state, the connecting member may be configured to displace at least a portion of the one or more transport systems.

Abstract: A robotic mobile low-profile transport vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle can comprise a first transport module having a frame assembly, a mobility system, and a propulsion system and a second transport module having a frame assembly and a mobility system. A multi-degree of freedom coupling assemblage can join the first and second transport modules together. The vehicle can include a first platform supported about the frame assembly of the first transport module, and a second platform supported about the frame assembly of the second transport module. Each of the platforms can be configured to receive a load for transport. Additionally, the vehicle can include a control system that can operate to facilitate intra-module communication and coordination to provide a coordinated operating mode of the first and second transport modules and the coupling assemblage about a given terrain.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to an adjuster for adjusting a position of a vehicle door relative to other vehicle components. The adjuster can include a pin that is configured to be held by a vehicle door latch so as to form a rigid connection between the pin and the vehicle door. The pin can also be configured to be released from the vehicle door latch upon actuation of a vehicle release mechanism. A frame can be supported by a surface that is static relative to the vehicle. An actuator can connect the frame to the pin. The actuator can be configured to enable the vehicle door to be manually raised or lowered by a predetermined distance that facilitates the vehicle door adopting a position that provides enhanced communication between the vehicle door latch and a vehicle striker.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a seat assembly for a motorcycle is provided. The seat assembly has a forward end and a rear end. The seat assembly including a seating surface; and a cantilevered seat support including a mount portion and a cantilevered portion, the cantilevered seat support providing for coupling to a frame of the motorcycle such that a rear end of the seat support is spaced apart from the frame and exclusively coupled to the frame via the mount portion at the forward end of the seat assembly, the cantilevered portion including a first length extending from the mount portion to the rear end. The seating surface is supported by the cantilevered seat support such that greater than 50% of the length of the cantilevered portion is obscured from view when viewed in a lateral plan view.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an illumination device (1210) of a vehicle which is operated at least partially by human power, having at least one light guide element (1220) and one mounting device which is adapted to accommodate an external light source in such a manner that the light which is emitted by the light source can be fed at least partially into the light guide element (1220) and can exit from the light guide element (1220) in such a manner that the emerging light can serve as illumination for the vehicle which is operated at least partially by human power. The present invention further comprises a method for controlling the illumination device of vehicles which are operated at least partially by human power, and trailers thereof, and also an application for controlling the illumination device of vehicles which are operated at least partially by human power, and trailers thereof.

Abstract: A multi-function bicycle component which fastens to a bicycle and which is rotatable relative to the bicycle frame to multiple positions to serve as a cargo rack or luggage carrier in a first position and a bicycle stand or kickstand in a second position. The multi-function bicycle component rotates at or near the wheel axis and comprises a rotation preventing assembly which fastens the multi-function bicycle component relative to the bicycle frame in a riding position. When used in conjunction with a folding bike, the multi-function bicycle component also serves as a stand to assist during the folding process, and/or as a stand when the bicycle is in the folded position. The multi-function bicycle component may also include a bicycle fender.

Abstract: A cycle safe system for providing secure storage of items on a bicycle. The cycle safe includes a container having a body and a cap, the cap housing a locking mechanism with a user interface on a top face and a latch capable of being extended out of the cap via a latch opening disposed on the side of the cap, and a bracket having a base member with an anchor opening at one end, a stopper at the opposite end, and a lateral support component connected to one or more sides of the base member, the lateral support component configured to enclose the container. When the container is inserted into the bracket and the locking mechanism is engaged, the latch engages with the anchor opening and the container is immovably secured in the bracket.

Abstract: A front structure for a saddle-riding vehicle includes a meter unit, a meter covering for covering at least an area forwardly of the meter unit, and a windshield disposed forwardly of the meter covering. When viewed from lateral side, the windshield is disposed having been rearwardly upwardly tilted. The windshield has a rear surface is of a curved shape in which a region from its opposite side end portions to an intermediate portion is bulged forwardly. The meter covering has a front wall so shaped as to have a forwardly protruding shape effective to divert sunlight, coming from rear and subsequently reflected from the windshield, away from the focal point of the reflected sunlight.

Abstract: The described bicycle has a frame made of a composite material and defining a monocoque shell which is monolithic, entirely formed of the composite material, and includes: a rear upper portion, a head tube portion, and a rear mounting portion; and first and second side panels each extending between, and integrally formed with, at least the head tube portion at a forward end and the rear upper portion and the rear mounting portion at a rearward end. The first and second side panels are integrally interconnected along their respective top and bottom edges to form a substantially hollow shell structure at least partially enclosing a shell cavity defined between the laterally spaced apart first and second side panels. The hollow shell structure defines a rear opening between the rear upper portion and the rear mounting portion that communicates with the shell cavity.

Abstract: An electric three wheeled vehicle includes a vehicle chassis supporting a vehicle operator seat or saddle. The vehicle chassis defines a storage region beneath the vehicle operator seat or saddle. One or more energy storage devices for powering one or more electric motors of the vehicle are located within the storage region and are supported by the chassis. The storage region and/or the energy storage device(s) each form an elongate three-dimensional volume having a long axis that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A vehicle operator, when seated upon the seat or saddle, sits astride the one or more energy storage devices. A handlebar steering assembly is operatively coupled to a pair of front wheels to provide steering. The vehicle includes a single rear wheel.

Abstract: A cargo cycle includes a frame, a plurality of wheels and a rider seat assembled on the frame, and a passenger compartment supported on the frame. The passenger compartment includes a plurality of side walls and at least one passenger seat disposed inwards of the side walls. The passenger seat has a plurality of reclining positions reclined at different angles relative to the side walls. The passenger seat includes a back support and a seat portion. The back support has a folded orientation in which it is folded down parallel to the seat portion and forms a cover of the passenger compartment.

Abstract: A reverse trike attachment is provided. The reverse trike attachment includes a motorcycle connector frame operable to secure to a front end of a motorcycle frame. A rotating fork joint is secured to and is rotatable relative to the motorcycle connector frame. The rotating fork joint is operable to secure to a motorcycle fork. A wheel assembly includes a first and second wheel mount spindle secured to opposing sides of the motorcycle connector frame. A first wheel is pivotally secured to the first wheel spindle and a second wheel is pivotally secured to the second wheel mount spindle. The first and second wheels each pivot about a vertical axis. The first ends of a first and second tie rod are secured to the rotating fork joint and the second ends of the first and second tie rods are secured to the first and second wheel spindle respectively.

Abstract: A folding bike designed such that when the bicycle is folded, the front and rear frame structural members bypass each other in a non-overlapping manner except at folding and fastening positions using an axis of rotation at or near the seat tube, wherein the folding bicycle maintains a rigid riding position using an innovative fastening mechanism positioned to fasten by actuation of a member located not above the uppermost surface of the front frame, and which may be equipped with primary and secondary retention wherein the secondary retention may automatically engage when the bike is unfolded to the operative riding position.

Abstract: A transportation device includes a frame foldable between a bicycle configuration and a personal transporter configuration. A sensor configured to sense when the frame is in at least one of the bicycle configuration and the personal transporter configuration. A first wheel and a second wheel are each rotatably coupled to the frame. A first motor is coupled to the first wheel and a second motor is coupled to the second wheel. A controller is programmed to instruct the first motor to rotate in a first direction in response to a signal from the sensor that the frame is in the bicycle configuration, and to instruct the first motor to rotate in a second direction opposite the first direction in response to a signal from the sensor that the frame is in the personal transporter configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bicycle, with a bicycle seat assembly rotatably connected to the bicycle. Rotation movement of the bicycle seat assembly is possible, seen in the driving direction, to the left and to the right side and is independent of the steering movement of the bicycle. The axis of rotation of the bicycle seat assembly is arranged in front of the axis of the bottom bracket, seen in the driving direction, and the seating surface of the bicycle seat is arranged behind the axis of the bottom bracket, seen in the driving direction. The rotatable bicycle seat assembly enables an upright riding position by dodging the cyclist's leg pedaling downwards through a rotational movement. At the same time it supports the hip side of the other leg. The driver is supported by the bicycle seat even in the upright riding position.

Abstract: During control ON of a brake control device, an ECU acquires a front wheel target braking force and a rear wheel target braking force from operation amount-front/rear wheel target braking force characteristics stored in a storage based on a master cylinder pressure detected by a master pressure sensor, and controls an oil pressure unit such that oil pressures corresponding to the acquired front wheel target braking force and rear wheel target braking force are respectively supplied to a front wheel brake and a rear wheel brake. During control OFF of the brake control device, oil pressures generated by a tandem master cylinder are directly supplied to the front wheel brake and the rear wheel brake. Hydraulic pressure control is performed such that operation amount-both wheels target braking force characteristics in a control ON state is equal to operation amount-both wheels target braking characteristics during a control OFF state.

Abstract: A bicycle control apparatus is provided that permits a determination of a rotating body to be detected of a sensor that outputs a signal that reflects the rotational speed of a rotating body, and a bicycle assist device equipped with this control apparatus. The bicycle control apparatus includes a controller that, based on an output of a first sensor for outputting a signal that reflects a rotational speed of a rotating body provided to a bicycle, and an output of a second sensor for outputting a signal that reflects a rotational speed of a rotating body provided to the bicycle, determines whether or not the detection target of the first sensor and the detection target of the second sensor are the same rotating body.

Abstract: A bicycle management APP dedicated to an APP-compatible device configured to communicate with an APP interface module of a bicycle electronic system. The bicycle management APP comprises software code configured to carry out at least one of (a) updating a firmware stored and executed by a controller of the bicycle electronic system, and/or (b) setting a value for one or more parameters of the firmware stored and executed by the controller of the bicycle electronic system. And, a bicycle electronic system comprising an APP interface module; a user assembly comprising an APP-compatible device with the APP and at least one bicycle electronic system comprising said APP interface module; and an information system for managing bicycles comprising at least one user assembly and a server, the APP-compatible device of said at least one user assembly being configured to communicate with the server over a telecommunication network, in particular Internet.

Abstract: A ship hull comprises a bottom portion having a wave piercing bow, a top portion having first and second side surfaces extending to a top deck and a substantially horizontal surface extending away from the bottom portion at a position between the bottom portion and the top portion.

Abstract: Security barrier comprising: a substantially planar support element (2) having top and bottom edges, wherein respective top and bottom first attachment sites are formed at the top and bottom edges; and a bulbous barrier element (9), which is separate from the support element, having top and a bottom edges and respective top and bottom second attachment sites formed at the top and bottom edges, with a curved protruding section extending between the top and bottom edges, the protruding section extending away from the plane containing the top and bottom edges, wherein the support element and the barrier element are releasably connected to each other by way of the first and second top and bottom attachment sites, so that the support element and barrier element define an internal space therebetween which receives a horizontal rail, and wherein the security barrier may rest on the rail, a vertical plane being defined between the rail and the surface, so that the rail lies at or near the top edge of the support elem

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vessel having a superstructure that is movable to increase and/or reduce space in one of at least two zones on the deck of the vessel. The invention further relates to an amphibious vehicle having motive pods that move in an athwartship direction and then downwardly when the motive pods are deployed. The invention further provides for a ramp arrangement for a vessel that allows for an increased amount of deck space, and facilitates ingress and /or egress from the vessel by cargo or passengers.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for underwater lighting and enhanced visibility for divers using interchangeable lens filters.

Abstract: Thermal warming suits for a human occupant of a wet submersible vehicle are described. The thermal warming suits provide a dedicated envelope configured to encase at least a portion of the human occupant in a deformable suit that can be assembled around or donned, as well as be removed, by the occupant or others before or after entry and seating in or on the wet submersible vehicle, while underwater or surfaced. The suits provide a deformable, weight and space (i.e. volume) conscious, collapsible loose fitting perimeter around the occupant. The suits can be used to create a pneumatic barrier around at least a portion of the occupant by using a gas such as air provided from a gas reservoir to force water from the interior of the suit.

Abstract: A lightweight transport vessel transports compressed natural gas underwater without needing to liquefy the gas for transport.

Abstract: A human propelled watercraft having a pair of flexible fins supported by a mast extending into the water each adapted to oscillate through an arcuate path in a generally transverse direction with respect to the central longitudinal dimension of said watercraft. Pedals are provided for applying input force whereby as input force is applied, the flexible fins can twist to form an angle of attack for providing forward thrust with respect to the longitudinal dimension of the watercraft while moving in both directions along the arcuate path. Each of the fins preferably is composed of a layer of stiff and durable material that is wrapped around the mast. The two layers of material touch at the trailing edge and they are free to slide relative to each other. Preferably, each of the fins is provided with adjustable tensioning at the tip of the mast.

Abstract: A switch device includes an ENT switch for allowing a keyless controller to perform an authentication process, a S/S switch for manipulating start and stop of an engine, and a single common manipulating member for allowing a user to manipulate ON/OFF switching operations of the ENT switch and the S/S switch. The ENT switch and the S/S switch are switched between ON and OFF depending on a motion of the single common manipulating member.