Abstract: A tire-changing machine for motor vehicles, comprising a bearing frame, at least a tire-changing device associated with the frame, having at least a support element of a wheel that can be driven in rotation around a first axis substantially vertical and at least a tool movable with respect to the support element to allow the removal of the tire from the wheel, a wheel balancing device associated with the frame, and where balancing device comprises at least a base element associated with the frame and at least a shaft supported in rotation by the base element around a second axis substantially horizontal and able to receive the wheel to be balanced.

Abstract: Systems for detecting and monitoring tire pressure and temperature during a tire repair or replacement procedure are provided. The systems are configured to communicate a warning signal to a plurality of individuals (e.g., tire maintenance personnel) upon the tire pressure or temperature exceeding a defined threshold (e.g., upon the tire pressure or temperature entering a dangerous range). The system generally includes three categories of components, namely, components associated with a truck (or large work machine) and the tire being analyzed; a tire handler component; and a device that is worn (or held) by tire maintenance personnel, with such components being configured to wirelessly communicate with each other.

Abstract: A method of making a vehicle coupler assembly comprises the steps of assembling together a coupler assembly, the coupler assembly comprising a coupler grid plate and a kingpin coupled together with the coupler grid plate and extending below a bottom surface of the coupler grid plate and after assembling together the coupler grid and the kingpin, applying a coating to at least a portion of the coupler assembly.

Abstract: A drawbar assembly for coupling a drawbar to a tongue of a towed implement includes a drawbar pin and a drawbar clevis having a bore configured to receive the drawbar pin. A locking plate is coupled to the drawbar clevis and movable between a pin-lock condition in which the locking plate is configured to obstruct at least a portion of the bore, and a pin-unlock condition. An ejector mechanism is configured to dislodge the drawbar pin from the bore. The ejector mechanism includes a handle utilized to operate the ejector mechanism and an ejector arm pivotably disposed in an ejector recess in the clevis. The ejector arm is movable from a home position in which the ejector arm does not interfere with the drawbar pin to an eject position in which the ejector arm forces the drawbar pin to be at least partially dislodged out of the bore.

Abstract: An off-road vehicle includes a chassis, an axle carriage, a rigid axle and a pair of suspension cylinders. The axle carriage is attached to or forms a part of the chassis, and includes a generally vertically arranged slot. The rigid axle is mounted to the axle carriage with a wheel hub at each end thereof, and is vertically movable relative to the axle carriage. The suspension cylinders are connected between the axle carriage and axle, and are operable to move the axle in vertical directions relative to the axle carriage. The off-road vehicle is characterized in that the axle includes a first pair of roll angle stops which engage the axle carriage when the axle is at or near a fully lowered position relative to the axle carriage, and a second pair of roll angle stops which engage the axle carriage when the axle is at or near a fully raised position relative to the axle carriage.

Abstract: A spring carrier of a motor vehicle axle, particularly of a portal axle, with a longitudinal portion (1) and a flange portion (2) which adjoins the one end of the longitudinal portion (1) and which has a flange (8). The longitudinal portion (1) includes at least one fastening point for fastening to a shock absorber and/or to a suspension. At least the longitudinal portion (1) of the spring carrier arm comprises a lower shell (4) and an upper shell (3) of metallic material or of a plastic with or without fiber reinforcement, the shell edges (6, 7) thereof extending along the neutral bending axis (5) of the spring carrier arm, and the lower shell (4) and upper shell (3) are connected to one another along the neutral bending axis (5) of the spring carrier arm by bonding engagement.

Abstract: A spring system for a motor vehicle including a spring extending along an extension axis (A) and supported on a spring seat by a resilient spring support. The spring seat including a rigid support structure positioned radially inside the spring. The spring support having a side portion, positioned between the support structure and the spring, and a front portion, connected to the side portion, located axially in front of the spring. The spring exerts a force against the side portion and the side portion exerts a force against the support structure. The spring system provides vibration damping and spring stabilization relative to lateral forces.

Abstract: A method for providing improved ride control for a work vehicle when transporting a drawn implement may include monitoring a load applied through a drawbar-related component(s) of the work vehicle while the drawn implement is being transported, wherein the drawn implement is located at a transport position relative to a driving surface of the work vehicle such that a ground engaging tool of the drawn implement is located above the driving surface. The method may also include detecting a variation in the monitored load over time, comparing the detected load variation in the monitored load to a predetermined load variance threshold and controlling an operation of at least one of an implement suspension system of the drawn implement or a vehicle suspension system of the work vehicle so as to reduce the detected load variation in the monitored load when the load variation exceeds the predetermined load variance threshold.

Abstract: A characteristic relating to transmission of a longitudinal force input to a front wheel from the front wheel to a vehicle body is set to a first transmission force characteristic. A sensitivity of the vehicle to the longitudinal force transmitted from the front wheel to the vehicle body is set to first sensitivity. The maximum value of the square of a product of a value representing the first transmission force characteristic and a value representing the first sensitivity in a predetermined frequency range preset so as to include a frequency at which the value representing the first transmission force characteristic takes a peak value is set to an evaluation indication value. A complex spring constant in the vehicle longitudinal direction of the rear wheel suspension is set so that the evaluation indication value takes the minimum value out of values in a variable range of the evaluation indication value.

Abstract: A method for controlling the level of an air-suspended motor vehicle includes determining, by a sensor system, at least one of the speed of travel or the actuation state of a parking brake, measuring, if at least one of the speed of travel has undershot a minimum speed of travelor the parking brake has been actuated, the actual level in the region of each air spring bellows, comparing the measured values for the actual level with the predetermined setpoint level, determining an actual level value of an air spring bellows having the greatest deviation from the setpoint level, and expanding, for the air spring bellows having an actual level having the greatest deviation from the setpoint level, the tolerance band by at least one of increasing the upper tolerance limit thereof to a corrected upper tolerance limit or lowering the lower tolerance limit thereof to a corrected lower tolerance limit.

Abstract: A vehicle stabilization system including a frame; a wheel; a control arm connected to the frame and the wheel; a fluid spring connected to the frame and the control arm; a stabilizer connected to the frame and operable between a retracted and extended position; a reservoir; and a fluid manifold connected to the fluid spring and the chamber, fluidly coupling the spring interior and stabilizer chamber to the reservoir interior. A vehicle stabilization method including maintaining an orientation of the vehicle frame, coupling the frame to a support surface using a stabilizer by introducing a fluid to a chamber of the stabilizer, and retracting a wheel by reducing a quantity of fluid within a fluid spring coupling the wheel to the frame.

Abstract: A suspension stabilization system may include a stabilizer bar having an end configured to connect to a suspension component of a vehicle, and a torsion shaft with an end connected to the stabilizer bar. A locking mechanism may be configured to rotationally couple and decouple at least a portion of the torsion shaft with a portion of a frame of the vehicle. Methods relate to stabilizing a vehicle suspension.

Abstract: An automobile cornering rollover prevention control system includes a controller, four hydraulic oil cylinders, a deflection measuring instrument and a rotation speed measuring instrument. The controller is mounted inside the automobile, and includes a data acquisition module, a data processing module and a data execution module, wherein the data acquisition module and the data execution module are connected to the data processing module, an input end of the data acquisition module is electrically connected to the deflection measuring instrument and the rotation speed measuring instrument, and an output end of the data execution module is connected to control ends of the four hydraulic oil cylinders respectively.

Abstract: In a four-wheel vehicle with vertically independently movable wheels (2?, 2?, 3?, 3?), diagonally opposite wheels (2?, 2? or 3?, 3?) are connected to one another by respective cables (9, 90) guided over deflection rollers (11 to 15). The traction cable mounting makes it possible to adapt the height of the wheels in the event of equal loading of the individual wheels independently of the terrain.

Abstract: A damping force adjusting mechanism includes: a case housing an operating fluid; a sealing member separating an inside of the case into first and second fluid chambers; a housing holding the sealing member and housing the sealing member in the case; a damping valve housed inside the housing and controlling the first and second fluid chambers; first and second pilot chambers formed inside the housing; first and second communication passages communicating the first and second fluid chambers with the first and second pilot chambers; first and second fixed orifices interposed in the first and second communication passages; a control chamber formed inside the housing and communicating with the first and second pilot chambers; a control valve housed inside the control chamber, separating the control chamber into first and second control chambers, and selecting a flow of the fluid; and an actuator controlling the control valve and a fluid pressure.

Abstract: A heater core is disposed to be inclined with respect to an airflow direction so that a first header tank unit is displaced downstream of a second header tank unit in the airflow direction. Therefore, when a first air mixing door blocks a first heating portion, an air stagnates between a downstream lateral portion of the first heating portion and a second partition wall downstream of the first heating portion, and the air is unlikely to be heated downstream of the first heating portion. Likewise, the air is unlikely to be heated upstream of a second heating portion in a second airflow passage. Therefore, a maximum cooling performance of a vehicle air conditioning unit can be restrained from being deteriorated due to a heat from a heater core.

Abstract: An exemplary vehicle climate control operating method includes in a cooling mode, moving a valve to a first position and initializing the valve without moving the valve to a second position. In a heating mode, the method moves the valve to a second position and initializing the valve without moving the valve to the first position. The first position permits more flow than the second position.

Abstract: A power heat dissipation device includes a heat-conducting layer, a heat sink and at least one cooling chip. The heat-conducting layer has a heat-absorbing surface and a heat-dissipating surface. The heat sink is in thermal contact with the heat-dissipating surface, and a heat-conducting section is formed in the heat sink. The cooling chip is embedded in the heat sink and disposed adjacent to the heat transferring channel. The cooling chip has a cooling surface which is perpendicular to the heat-absorbing surface. The cooling surface faces the heat transferring channel. The cooling chip removes heat from the heat-conducting section in the heat sink.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor support unit (1), for a heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning installation, particularly for a motor vehicle, designed to be mounted on a shell (2), of the heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning installation, the motor support unit (1) comprising: a motor (3), and a motor support (11). According to the invention, the motor support unit (1) comprises furthermore a connection piece (15?), on the one hand, fitted on the motor support (11) and, on the other hand, intended for fitting on the shell (2) in such a manner as to form an interface between the motor support (11) and the shell (2), the connection piece (15?) and the motor support (11) being formed by two distinct pieces.

Abstract: An automobile air vent register is described. The register uses a pair of rotating vent cover doors and an elongate opening in a configuration providing good air flow control within a limited space. Exemplary methods and structures for controlling and directing airflow are provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a direction of discharged air in a vehicle air conditioning system can control a direction of air discharged to a vehicle interior from the vehicle air conditioning system. The apparatus includes a plurality of vent nozzles connected to an air discharge port for discharging air in the vehicle air conditioning system, so as to discharge air to different regions in a vehicle interior space, a plurality of discharge ducts connected between respective different sections of the air discharge port and the respective vent nozzles, and an opening and closing door configured to adjust an opening degree of the air discharge port, for selectively opening the different sections of the air discharge port.

Abstract: A vehicle vent positioning apparatus includes a motion sensor, a blower of an HVAC system, a vent assembly, a positioning device and a controller. The motion sensor detects changes in direction of movement of a vehicle. The blower moves air into a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The vent assembly is installed within the vehicle to direct airflow from the blower into a passenger compartment. The vent assembly includes at least one vane positionable to aim airflow into the passenger compartment in differing airflow directions. The positioning device is connected to the vane. The controller is configured to operate the positioning device to re-position the vane from aiming the airflow in a first airflow direction to aiming the airflow in a second airflow direction in response to the controller determining via signals from the motion sensor that the vehicle is changing direction of movement.

Abstract: A method includes: sensing a current cabin temperature in a cabin of a vehicle using a cabin temperature sensor; determining a desired cabin temperature based on input received via a cabin temperature setting means; displaying an indication of the desired cabin temperature on a display in the vehicle; displaying an indication of the current cabin temperature on the display; and updating the displayed indication of the current cabin temperature in real-time when a change of the current cabin temperature is sensed. The indication of the desired cabin temperature is displayed concurrently with and in substantial proximity to the indication of the current cabin temperature.

Abstract: An absorption cycle based system is disclosed for using waste heat from a vehicle and providing selective heating, cooling, and dehumidifying to a vehicle compartment. The system includes a waste heat loop in thermal communication with a power generating unit of the vehicle, and a vapor absorption subsystem. The vapor absorption subsystem may include a thermal compressor in thermal communication with the waste heat loop, a radiator unit, a condensing unit for heating the vehicle compartment, an evaporating unit for selectively cooling and dehumidifying the vehicle compartment, and a plurality of valves configured to selectively direct refrigerant through the vapor absorption subsystem. The vehicle compartment may include at least one of a passenger cabin, an electronics housing, a battery pack, an engine compartment, and a refrigeration compartment.

Abstract: A heating and cooling system for a vehicle having an internal combustion engine is provided. The system comprises at least one exhaust pipe conveying exhaust gases away from the engine, and a reactor vessel located in the exhaust pipe and containing an absorbent salt and a refrigerant fluid. A condenser is in fluid communication with the reactor vessel, and receives refrigerant vapour from the reactor when exhaust gases heat the reactor vessel in the exhaust pipe. An evaporator is locatable in a cab of the vehicle and is in fluid communication with the condenser and the reactor vessel. The evaporator receives condensed refrigerant from the condenser so as to cool the air surrounding the evaporator, and returning refrigerant vapour to the reactor vessel. A method of cooling a driver environment of a vehicle having an internal combustion engine is also provided, as is a vehicle incorporating the heating and cooling system.

Abstract: A body of an air shower device is hollow and defines an internal space. The body has an upper wall and a lower wall, which are opposed to each other. The upper wall has an opening extending though the upper wall. The lower wall has apertures extending though the lower wall. The body draws air from the opening to conduct the air through the internal space and to spray the air from the internal space through the apertures to an outside of the body.

Abstract: An air freshener has a carrier with a pair of tabs defining a gap. A center tab extends from the pair of tabs and defines a longitudinal axis. Ai least one scented body is carried by one of the pair of tabs. The pair of tabs and the at least one scented body extend laterally with respect to the longitudinal axis of the center tab in opposite directions. The pair of tabs and the at least one scented body have a lateral width greater than a longitudinal depth.

Abstract: An air freshener comprises a scented material impregnating a porous wall of an elongated hollow straw. A cap is coupled to an end of the straw. A bore extends through the cap and receives a hanger extending therethrough to hang the straw. The cap has a plug extending therefrom and inserted into an end of the straw. The plug is tubular with an elongated hollow continuous with and adjoining a hollow of the straw so that the straw and the plug together define an elongated tube open at both ends.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing fragrance includes a housing defining an interior chamber, a reservoir containing a liquid fragrance, and a fragrance actuator operatively coupled with the reservoir and directing liquid fragrance from the reservoir for exposure to the chamber or the environment when activated. A power source is coupled with the fragrance actuator. The power source provides power to the fragrance actuator when a sensor detects the presence of a user near the apparatus. A method of dispersing fragrance within a vehicle from a fragrance dispensing apparatus having a sensor and a fragrance actuator includes detecting the presence of a person in a vehicle with the sensor, and activating the fragrance actuator to direct fragrance from the apparatus into the vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a vehicle hood shield for use in protecting a vehicle hood from damage while the vehicle is in motion. The vehicle hood shield can be attached through the use of different adhesive taping configurations. Further, in some embodiments an attachment clip can be used to retain the vehicle hood shield to the vehicle hood.

Abstract: A sun snug comprises a sunscreen that is adapted to cover an automotive window, a horizontal moving device that moves the sun screen horizontally within the horizontal span of the automotive window, a vertical moving device moves the sun screen vertically within the vertical span of the automotive window and a closing device that partially closes the screen at an arbitrary point along a vertical line. The sunscreen comprises a plurality of pockets positioned along its lower end. The horizontal moving device comprises a plurality of clips attached on a top end of the sun screen, which slide on an upper edge of the automotive window. The vertical moving device comprises two strings and two S-shaped clips that secure the strings. The sunscreen further comprises four suction cups, or magnetic holding devices that are attracted by a steel frame surrounding the automotive window.

Abstract: A rain awning system and an electric vehicle using the system, wherein the rain awning system having an awning stretching and storing device mounted on a frame front crossbeam, the awning stretching and storing device having a roller, awning fabric rolled around the roller and a drive assembly for driving the rotation of the roller, and the roller and the drive assembly are both fixed to the frame front crossbeam which is connected to a support plate; and the rain awning system further having an awning fabric drive device which is provided on the support plate and is used for driving the awning fabric rolled around the roller to stretch outwardly, and a guide assembly for guiding the movement of the awning fabric is provided between the awning fabric and a door. The electric vehicle having the rain awning system.

Abstract: The apparatus operates roll up doors used on commercial vehicles by employing dual powered opener/closer motors. The motors are mounted along the door tracks and there is no motor unit that must be mounted in the cargo space of the truck in the matter of a garage door opener the current invention is more suited for commercial vehicle use. The motors are synchronized in order to avoid having the door jam, or otherwise damaging the door, due to one side of the door raising or lowering more quickly than the other. The motors may have integrated rechargeable batteries so that the motors and door move along the tracks with wires.

Abstract: A moving device includes: a moving body; guide rails extending in a moving direction of the moving body on both sides in one direction orthogonal to the moving direction and each of which has first and second guides mutually symmetrical in the one direction, and a third guide interposed between the first and second guides; connecting portions provided at both-side end portions of the moving body in the one direction and mutually symmetrical in the one direction; first and second shoes respectively mounted on the connecting portions, sliding the first and third guides and the second and third guides, and having the same shape; first and second drive belts respectively connected to the first and second shoes in the first and second guides to be integrally moved and moving and driving the first and second shoes.

Abstract: A tonneau cover access panel assembly connectable to a tonneau cover assembly that eliminates the need for side rails to both locate and tension the top cover. The tension works to seal out environmental elements and holds the tonneau cover and locating bows of the tonneau cover in place. The tonneau cover access panel holds the rear of the tonneau in the closed tension state keeping the tonneau secured and tight until the cover is opened by an operator. The tonneau cover access panel assembly is movable between a closed position and a fully open position, and, is movable between at least a first open position and the closed position for more limiting access to the cargo bed of the vehicle when desired. The tonneau cover access panel assembly also reduces weight and complexity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle (52) having at least one battery (35) for supplying at least one drive of the vehicle (52) with electricity, and at least one gas storage means (33), wherein at least one part of the gas storage means (33) and at least one part of the battery (35) are combined in a structural unit (32) and arranged on an underbody (31) of the vehicle (52). The present invention furthermore relates to a method for charging a battery (35) in a vehicle (52), in which method at least one part of a battery (35) combined in a structural unit (32) with at least one part of a gas storage means (33) is supplied with electricity by a fuel cell comprised by the vehicle (52).

Abstract: A utility vehicle, in particular a motor truck or motor bus, is provided having at least one double-axle unit. The double-axle unit has a driven first axle and a driven second axle, wherein the first axle can be driven by way of a mechanical drivetrain and the second driven axle can be driven by at least one hydraulic motor of a hydrostatic drive.

Abstract: Hybrid vehicles and methods for providing electrical energy to motor-generators of hybrid vehicles are disclosed. A hybrid vehicle includes a first motor-generator comprising an output shaft mechanically coupled to a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine, a second motor-generator comprising an output shaft mechanically coupled to a plurality of drive wheels, a primary electrical energy storage device, and a secondary electrical energy storage device. The hybrid vehicle provides a first amount of electrical energy from the primary electrical energy storage device and the secondary electrical energy storage device to the first motor-generator in order to increase an engine speed of the internal combustion engine, and simultaneously provides a second amount of electrical energy from the primary electrical energy storage device and the secondary electrical energy storage device to the second motor-generator in order to increase a rotational speed of the plurality of drive wheels.

Abstract: A fuel saving system includes a vehicle. A housing is coupled to the vehicle and the housing captures air when the vehicle is driven. A baffling unit is coupled to the housing and the baffling unit selectively inhibits the air from entering the housing. A turbo is rotatably positioned within the housing and the turbo is rotated by the air passing through the housing. Thus, the turbo produces rotational torque. A drive is coupled between the vehicle and the turbo. The drive transfers the rotational torque to the vehicle thereby increasing a fuel efficiency of the vehicle when the vehicle is driven.

Abstract: A radiator assembly having a support bar, mounting pegs, and a radiator. The support bar has a center portion and respective end portions welded to the center portion. The end portions have respective flared ends that mate with the center portion and a pair of support mounts. The mounting pegs mate have a flexible portion that mates with the support mounts and a comolded fastener that mates with the radiator.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a vehicle comprising, during a first condition comprising when an active grille shutter (AGS) position change over a second interval is less than a threshold position change: stalling an AGS motor for a first interval; calculating a fuel economy change over the first interval; and determining a degradation of an AGS sensor based on the fuel economy change being greater than a threshold fuel economy change over the first interval. In this way, various degradation modes of the AGS including faulty AGS position sensors and a mechanical AGS degradation can be differentiated. Furthermore, in the event of an AGS position sensor degradation, the AGS position can be inferred so that operation of the AGS and the fuel consumption reduction advantages conferred therefrom can be preserved.

Abstract: A vehicle grill shutter system comprising at least one grill shutter and a controller. The grill shutter is movably coupled to a vehicle at a location forward of a radiator of the vehicle. The grill shutter comprises first and second portions. The first portion has a first surface and includes a first material having a first porosity, and the second portion has a second surface and includes a second material having a second porosity which is less porous than the first porosity. The controller is configured to operate the grill shutter, in response to a detected vehicle condition pertaining to the vehicle, to move between a first position at which the first surface is oriented transverse to a flow direction of air entering a grill of the vehicle toward the radiator and a second position at which the second surface is oriented transverse to the flow direction.

Abstract: A fuel filling apparatus and method for a bi-fuel vehicle using both gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a fuel are provided to. The fuel filling apparatus and method are capable of temporarily burning a portion of LPG fuel after collecting the fuel portion, using a gasoline fuel tank and a canister, when the internal pressure of an LPG fuel tank in the bi-fuel vehicle is equal to or greater than an LPG filling pressure of a filling gun. Additionally, the internal pressure of the LPG fuel tank is decreased to a level below the LPG filling pressure of the filling gun, thereby achieving smoother LPG fuel filling of the LPG fuel tank by the filling gun.

Abstract: A movement permitting section is provided at a nozzle guide 22 at an interior of an inlet pipe 14. When a stopper 24 receives pushing force toward a fuel tank side from a refueling nozzle 18, the movement permitting section deforms so as to permit movement of the stopper 24 toward a radial direction outer side of the nozzle guide 22 or toward a fuel tank side.

Abstract: A tank mounted into an enclosure with insulated sides is assembled into an engine compartment of a construction machine. A fan is coupled to the enclosure to draw air through the enclosure to cool a fluid in the tank, such as diesel exhaust fluid. A discharge pipe is used to exhaust the air from the enclosure external to the engine compartment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a report on a drivetrain specifically designed to operate in conjunction with the Extreme-Travel Independent Suspension System. In a prior disclosure, we introduced a drivetrain concept derived from the unique configuration of the suspension system. The concept defines several elements, one element is a gearbox that is fabricated into the frame, the gearbox being called the reverse power coupler. Other elements of the concept include a differential mounted offset power coupler and differential housing assemblies. The drivetrain cooperates with the suspension configuration of upper and lower leading and trailing links thereby retaining the suspension system's fundamental properties--handling quality like a double A-arm independent suspension system and travel and articulation capabilities similar to Ford's Twin I-Beam front suspension system. This report integrates the elements introduced in the prior disclosure with novel mechanistic features of the drivetrain.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of controlling one or more vehicle systems. The method uses at least one sensor (3-1, 3-2) to monitor a driver (D) to identify a driver distracted state. One or more functions of a first vehicle system (7, 9, 17) are inhibited when the driver distracted state is identified. The present application also relates to a control apparatus (1); and to a vehicle (V). The present disclosure also relates to a method and related apparatus for controlling the output of a visual notification within the vehicle (V).

Abstract: Method and system for driver assistance in a vehicle; the current value of a driving variable correlated with the driving of the vehicle is determined; an optimal value of the driving variable in the future and after a given amount of time has elapsed since the current instant starting from the current state of the vehicle is determined and supposing an excellent action upon the driving controls of the vehicle; an expected value of the driving variable in the future and after the given amount of time has elapsed since the current instant starting from the current state of the vehicle is determined and supposing a constant action upon the driving controls of the vehicle; and the current value, the expected value and the optimal value of the driving variable are displayed together in an instrument of the instrument panel of the vehicle.

Abstract: An operator station includes a console, a rail, a slider assembly, a suspension mechanism, a platform, a display mounting assembly, and a display. The console includes a lever and at least one locking pin. The rail selectively engages with the lever. The slider assembly slidably engages with the rail. The suspension mechanism operatively associates with the slider assembly and with the rail. The platform operatively associates with the slider assembly, tiltably associates with the console, and slidably selectively engages with the at least one locking pin. The display mounting assembly operatively associates with the slider assembly. The display operatively associates with the display mounting assembly.

Abstract: A driving force controller for an electric vehicle includes a feed-forward compensator for computing a second target driving force so as to suppress overshooting of an actual driving force that is actually outputted, with respect to a first target driving force requested by a driver, the feed-forward compensator includes a first transfer function expressing a characteristic that the actual driving force becomes a predetermined response with respect to the first target driving force; and an inverse of a second transfer function approximately expressing a transmission characteristic between a input target driving force and the actual driving force in a control system except the feed-forward compensator.