Abstract: A system and method for controlling a hybrid vehicle having an electric operating mode selectively modify a pressure point for an accelerator pedal in response to current vehicle and/or ambient operating conditions to reduce unintentional starting of an internal combustion engine and maintain electric mode operation while the accelerator pedal position is less than the pressure point. The vehicle operating conditions or mode may indicate a parking maneuver, stop-and-go traffic, or an eco mode where electric operation may be desired.

Abstract: An overhead transport system includes a suspended railway and a motorized carrier configured to travel along the suspended railway. The motorized carrier includes a motorized trolley configured to move the motorized carrier along the suspended railway, chassis/beam configured to carry an object below the motorized trolley, and a bumper and deflection system configured to prevent the object from contacting another object.

Abstract: A gondola railcar cleanout door is configured to be coupled to a side plate of a railcar adjacent a railcar floor wherein the side plate and floor each have an opening therein. The cleanout door includes a frame mountable to the railcar side plate structure, adjacent the side plate structure opening; and a door assembly coupled to the frame and moveable between an open position in which the openings in the floor and the side plate may be used to clean out the interior of the railcar, and a closed position substantially closing the openings in the side plate and the floor, wherein the door assembly includes a door side wall member configured to substantially close the opening in the side plate in the closed position and a door floor member configured to substantially close the opening in the floor in the closed position.

Abstract: The air conditioning device (10) includes a heat exchanger (12) intended to exchange heat with the air circulating in the air conditioning device (10), and an air distribution box (14), extending in a longitudinal direction (X) between a front part (14A) and a rear part (14B), and in a transverse direction between two side parts (14C). The distribution box is fastened to a ceiling (5) of the driving cabin (1), and comprises: in its front part (14A), a front inlet (16) for air coming from the cabin (1), connected upstream from the heat exchanger (12), and in each of its side parts (14C), a respective side outlet (18) for conditioned air, connected downstream from the heat exchanger (12).

Abstract: A device for removing an object on a road surface includes a brush section which is provided at a vehicle body of a guide rail type vehicle traveling on the road surface extends obliquely downward toward the front side in an advancing direction of the vehicle body, and a lower end of the brush section being capable of coming into contact with the road surface; a brush support section that fixes the brush section; a fixing section fixed to the vehicle body; and a connecting section that is interposed between the brush support section and the fixing section to connect the brush support section to the fixing section.

Abstract: A rail vehicle includes a device compartment for accommodating a device, a protective flap for protecting the device compartment, and a decorative flap at least partially hiding or covering the protective flap. The decorative flap has a lower degree of rigidity or stiffness than the protective flap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a restricting member configured to restrict abnormal rising of a carbody when an air spring expands by a predetermined amount or more. The restricting member includes: a base portion; a contact portion provided at the base portion and configured to be brought into contact with a lower surface of a bogie frame when the air spring expands by the predetermined amount or more; and a temporary fastening portion formed at the base portion. The temporary fastening portion is configured to be attachable to and detachable from a temporary fastened portion formed at a side surface of a center pin extending downward from a carbody.

Abstract: The present invention provides a variable stiffness positioning device for a railway vehicle bogie axle box. The variable stiffness positioning device includes a vertical elastomer arranged between the top face of an axle box bearing saddle and the bottom surface of a guide frame of a side fame, and a longitudinal elastomer arranged between the axle box bearing saddle and the front and back side faces of the guide frame of the side fame, the longitudinal elastomer is provided with at least one small-stiffness elastic element and a large-stiffness elastic element, and the small-stiffness elastic element is arranged in an elastomer pre-compression device and is serially arranged with the large-stiffness elastic element under the action of a pre-compression load F1.

Abstract: A railroad car bearing adapter assembly configured to be employed in combination with a high warp restraint truck (with or without an auxiliary or original warp restraint system), and including a low profile thickness and relatively longitudinally narrow roller bearing adapter, a low profile adapter shear pad with a shear stiffness in a range of 85,000 lbs/in to 125,000 lbs/inch, and side wear pad that in combination total clearance in a range of 0.09 inches to 0.36 inches between the side frame thrust lugs and the adapter with the side wear pads. This overall combination reduces wheel wear and damage, reduces fuel consumption, reduces the need for railroad track repair, improves high speed stability and curving performance for both empty cars and loaded cars, provides more truck stability under a loaded car in shallow curves and while encountering certain perturbations, and provides optimum curving performance that enables the axles to better align with curves of relatively high degrees.

Abstract: A communication system uses a vehicle system controller to control operation of a vehicle system. An electronic air brake (EAB) controller and an electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) brake controller control operation of a brake of the vehicle system. One or more network connections communicate data packets between the vehicle system controller and the brake controllers to allow the vehicle system controller to control the brake of the vehicle system using data packets communicated between or among two or more of the vehicle system controller, the EAB controller, or the ECP controller to allow the vehicle system controller to control the brake of the vehicle system.

Abstract: A method for managing train assets increases the time between required maintenance of the train assets, improves the future availability of the train assets, or increases the likelihood that the train assets will successfully complete future missions. A controller may receive from a sensor on a train asset a real-time signal indicative of at least one of a measured operational characteristic or a maintenance activity associated with the train asset, receive from a memory prognostic data providing information on a likelihood the train asset will complete a mission, and simulate a hypothetical operational scenario (HOS) based at least in part on the prognostic data and involving one or more train assets. Predictive data associated with the HOS may provide information on a likely benefit to a train asset from a change in at least one of an operational parameter, designated operational configuration for the train assets, or maintenance-related activity.

Abstract: A control system for a train is disclosed. The system may include an input/output (I/O) module configured to receive one or more inputs indicative of operating parameters of the train, a plurality of energy management modules configured to generate control signals associated with components of the train based on the operating parameters of the train, an interface gateway in communication with each of the plurality of energy management modules, and a control module in communication with the I/O module and the interface gateway. The control module may be configured to select one of the energy management modules based on the one or more inputs received by the I/O module, receive control signals via the interface gateway from the selected one of the energy management modules, and send command signals to components of the train based on the control signals from the selected one of the energy management modules.

Abstract: A ride-through control system for operating locomotives in a train includes a geographic position sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a geographic position of a locomotive of a train, and a controller configured to receive the signal indicative of the geographic position of a locomotive and compare the geographic position of the locomotive with one or more pre-determined geographical locations or regions previously identified as geo-fences.

Abstract: A railway safety critical application system substitutes commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and/or software for railway-domain specific product components, yet is validated to conform to railway safety critical system failure-free standards. The safety critical system uses a pair of tasks executed on a controller of a COTS personal computer or within a virtual environment with asymmetric communications capability. Both tasks receive and verify safety critical systems input message data and security code integrity and separately generate output data responsive to the input message. The first task has sole capability to send complete safety critical system output messages, but only the second task has the capability of generating the output security code. A failure of any of systems hardware, software or processing capability results failure to transmit a safety critical system output message or an output message that cannot be verified by other safety critical systems.

Abstract: A caster adapter is used for adapting a plurality of caster wheels onto a hand truck of the type having a backing frame extending longitudinally between a handle portion at a top end and a toe plate at a bottom end. The adapter includes a frame assembly mounting the caster wheel assemblies thereon for rolling movement along a ground surface. A pair of pivot couplings on the frame assembly pivotally couple the frame assembly on the backing frame of the hand truck for pivotal movement about a tilt axis which is parallel to the toe plate and proximate to the bottom end of the backing frame.

Abstract: A body for a blow-molded waste cart and a waste cart having a blow-molded hollow body with four upstanding side walls and corner sections therebetween, a floor, and a circumferential compression flange around the side walls and corner sections is disclosed. The waste cart may also include an axle and wheels mounted to a side wall and a handle assembly with lid also mounted to a side wall. The circumferential compression flange may have a generally consistent width and thickness at each of the side walls and corner sections and the lid rim meets the circumferential compression flange when the lid is closed. A method of forming a blow-molded waste cart body is also disclosed. The process includes melting a polymer material to form a parison, enclosing the parison in a main mold, pressurizing the parison within the mold and moving a secondary mold section onto the main mold squeezing the polymer outward to a gap between the secondary mold and main mold to form the circumferential flange.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for use with one or more containers shaped and configured to be retained by the apparatus, the apparatus including: a lower platform extending in a substantially horizontal direction; one or more frame members attached to and extending substantially upward from the lower platform; two or more support arms detachably engaged with and extending in the substantially horizontal direction from the frame members and adapted to removably engage with and support the containers.

Abstract: A reversible cart with wheels is disclosed which can be flipped from one orientation with wheels down and handles pointed upwards, to another orientation with the wheels and handles both pointed downwards (relative to the ground). In the latter embodiment, the cart functions as a table. To accomplish this, portals extend through the cart/table, at least some of which are equidistantly spaced from others, and two support beams of a handle or handles are inserted into two successive portals. The portals can be on narrow and long sides of a rectangular cart/table, allowing the handles to be inserted in various configurations, such as only on the narrow side, on both narrow sides, or on the long side. The cart/table itself can have two sides spaced apart by ribbing, creating a shelf there-between.

Abstract: Scaffolding transport carts for transporting scaffolding components from a jobsite delivery location to the location of scaffolding erection. Exemplary scaffolding transport cart embodiments may be moved and guided manually, or moved under the power of a motive device but under user control. A fully remote-controlled embodiment may also be provided. In any case, a scaffolding transport cart embodiment may dimensioned such that the scaffolding transport cart can fit through a standard doorway, even when loaded with scaffolding components.

Abstract: A dual purpose liner for a shopping cart is a liner that is designed to be placed within a shopping cart to cover the contact surfaces to prevent the transference of pathogens to users of the cart.

Abstract: A lift-enabled motorized wheel assembly and material handling cart. A drive wheel is supported on an axel between a fixed leg and a floating leg. The axel passes through the fixed leg without interference, but is captured in the floating leg by a self-aligning bearing. The axle is driven by a drive motor that is bolted to the fixed leg through a right-angle gearbox. A vertical suspension unit provides compliance for drive wheel traction. A lifter sub-assembly alternately raises and lowers the drive wheel into and out of contact with the ground. The lift-enabled motorized wheel assembly is attached to the bottom of a cart frame, along with a plurality of caster wheels. The cart includes a tow-bar that is moveable between raised and lowered positions. When the tow-bar is lowered condition for towing, the drive wheel automatically lifts out of contact with the ground.

Abstract: A handcart (includes a main body unit, a pair of main wheels provided to the main body unit, a grip unit that is provided to the main body unit and gripped by a user, a grip switch that detects whether the user is gripping the grip unit, a tilt angle sensor, a camera, an acceleration sensor, or other devices that detect the state of the cart body, and a wheel lock mechanism that locks the main wheels if the grip switch does not detect user's gripping of the grip unit and if the cart body is in a predetermined state, for example, if it is detected by the acceleration sensor or other devices that the cart body is moving. This configuration provides a handcart that locks the wheels without necessarily compromising usability.

Abstract: An improved baby carrier is disclosed that includes a support frame coupled to a seating assembly though a suspension mechanism to provide weight support for a baby or toddler. The baby carrier includes an attachment harness worn by an adult to provide non-slip coupling between the baby carrier and the adult. The baby carrier also includes a semi-rigid coupling between the seat and harness assembly, a seat height adjustment capability, a sturdy support frame configuration, and a braking system. The baby carrier is a structurally stable device, and during use, significantly reduces the load of carrying the baby or toddler on the adult. Further, the baby carrier can have a compact size in a “stowed mode” for mobility, and can be used to meet a variety of user needs and carrying scenarios.

Abstract: A protective cover that is stored in a pouch that is integrally formed as a part of an upper surface of a pivotable canopy that is attached to a frame of the stroller. The protective cover is movable between a closed position in which the cover is stored in the pouch and an open position in which the cover is disposed across the canopy and across a seat of the stroller.

Abstract: A snow vehicle is disclosed comprising a vehicle frame, a propulsion unit coupled to the frame, and a front ski steered by a steering mechanism. The front of the vehicle includes a first front suspension and a second front suspension coupled to the ski. The rear suspension includes a bumper assembly preventing bottoming out of the rear suspension. The rear suspension is coupled to the vehicle frame such that the longitudinal spacing between the vehicle frame and rear suspension is adjustably controllable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a steering wheel (1), especially a leather steering wheel, comprising a steering wheel skeleton (10), a foam padding (11) surrounding the steering wheel skeleton (10) at least partially and a wrapping (12) which encompasses the foam padding (11) at least in portions, wherein adjacent longitudinal edges (13) of the wrapping (12) are covered by a profile bead (20), in particular a decorative bead (24), the profile bead (20) including at least one anchoring element (21) which is fixed directly in the foam padding (11) for fastening the wrapping (12). Moreover the invention relates to a method of manufacturing such steering wheel.

Abstract: A selectively removable cover for a steering wheel having a rim and a hub comprises a plurality of fastening members including a resilient clip and spaced apart to define an outer periphery. The clips each include first and second oppositely disposed arms, and are configured to be received over the rim of the steering wheel. The clips may generally have a C-shape. The cover further comprises at least one band overmolded onto the plurality of fastening members.

Abstract: A steering column assembly {100} and method for an automotive vehicle, comprising: an inner column tube (102), a fi steering shaft (104), at least one bracket structure, such as a top bracket {106), adapted for receiving a least a portion of the steering shaft and for mounting the steering column assembly within the automotive vehicle, the at feast one bracket structure (e.g., top bracket) including a side wall (124). A column housing (110) is pivotally coupled with the at least one bracket structure. An adjustable spacer (130) is disposed between the column housing and the top bracket and is mounted to the side wall of the at least one bracket structure by a single fastener (128), by a generally vertically oriented fastener adapted for allowing lateral translation (e.g., by sliding) for position adjustment of the spacer or both. The exposed surface of the spacer is in facing relation with a part of the column housing for contacting the column housing during a tilt adjustment.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an energy absorbing steering column assembly with a J-shaped lower intermediate shaft that is coupled to an upper intermediate shaft. The J-shaped lower shaft includes a curved “slider” portion that fits within a bent portion of the upper shaft such that even when the rigid connection between the J-shaped lower shaft and the upper shaft is broken, the slider portion of the J-shaped lower shaft remains in contact with the upper shaft. Such a configuration enables the driver to maintain control of the vehicle through the steering wheel.

Abstract: A steering column for a motor vehicle may include a supporting unit and a displacement unit. The supporting unit may be connectable to a chassis of the motor vehicle, and the displacement unit may be displaceable relative to the supporting unit along a displacement path in a crash event. The steering column may further include an energy absorption element positioned between the supporting unit and the displacement unit. In a crash event, the energy absorption element may absorb energy over the displacement path. In some examples, the energy absorption element includes local laser solidifications that help control an energy absorption level of the energy absorption element.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rotational angle detection apparatus and a power steering apparatus capable of preventing or reducing distortion of a detection member and improving detection accuracy. A welded plate and a yoke holder are fixedly welded to each other with a pair of yokes sandwiched between the welded plate and the yoke holder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Drive unit as part of a vehicle steering comprising a housing, mechanically connectable to the vehicle through an anti-rotation system, a rotatory output element, an interface for interfacing the motor control, including powering coils and measuring feedback to external control unit, and a motor comprising an angular position sensor, a stator and a rotor, the stator being fixedly mounted in the housing, and the rotor being rotatably mounted in the housing, wherein the output element, the stator and the rotor are coaxially arranged, wherein the motor is mechanically coupled to the output element by a differential providing an angular speed for the output element which is different from the angular speed of the rotor.

Abstract: A characteristic selection/current upper limit value calculation section 64 selects a cranking upper limit characteristic map MP2 in the case where a cranking state is detected by a cranking state supposition section 63, and selects a non-cranking upper limit characteristic map MP1 in the case where the cranking state is not detected. Upper limit limitation on a current caused to pass through a motor 20 is relaxed in a cranking upper limit characteristic as compared with a non-cranking upper limit characteristic. Consequently, it is possible to prevent excessive current limitation during cranking.

Abstract: A steering control method and device for autonomous vehicles is provided. The steering control method includes sensing traffic lanes on a road on which a vehicle is being driven and deriving a vanishing point positioned on lines extending from the traffic lanes. A sensitivity of a steering angle that corresponds to a vertical coordinate of the vanishing point in a matrix and an initial steering angle that corresponds to a horizontal coordinate are then determined. Further, a steering control value that corresponds to the initial steering angle and the sensitivity of the steering angle are determined.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a parking assist system that identifies an inclination of the vehicle and an angle of wheels relative to a centerline of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes a controller that, in response activation of the vehicle, the inclination exceeding a first threshold, and the angle exceeding a second threshold, adjusts the angle to center the wheels relative to the centerline.

Abstract: A method for remotely controlling vehicle parking including recognizing a smart key in a first region by a vehicle, upon recognizing the smart key, activating a distance sensor of a camera and a parking assistance system (PAS) by the vehicle, recognizing a driver having the smart key through the activated camera, setting a position of the driver as a reference point by the vehicle, and calculating a detected distance of the driver and the vehicle through the PAS, and after the setting of the reference point and the calculating of the detected distance, moving forward or backward based on the detected distance or turning left or right based on a change in a position of the driver in right and left directions with respect to the reference point while receiving a parking signal from the smart key.

Abstract: A maneuvering process of a motor vehicle is assisted in at least partially automated fashion from a present position into a target position. A multiplicity of possible trajectories from the present position into the target position are determined. One of said trajectories is defined as the trajectory to be followed by the vehicle during the maneuvering process on the basis of a predefined criterion. The definition is performed repeatedly during the execution of the maneuvering process, with the trajectory to be followed being updated in each case.

Abstract: A transport vehicle includes a chassis with at least two load carriers which are placed next to and at a distance from each other. The distance between the at least two load carriers are modifiable in order to modify the width of the transport vehicle. The at least two load carriers of the transport vehicle are connected to one another by at least one articulated twin-arm structure.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an assembly for a motor vehicle with an auxiliary frame to connect to a wheel suspension, whereby the auxiliary frame may be constructed in a shell construction having an upper shell and a lower shell. The shells may enclose an internal shell space and be rigidly connected to each other. The assembly may also comprise a shock-absorbing structure. The shock-absorbing structure can be fully or partially integrated in the internal shell space of the auxiliary frame in the form of an insert and immovably positioned within it.

Abstract: In a structure such as that described in WO2009/122178, it is necessary to provide an adhesive bond between composite panels and the tubular framework. We describe a chassis comprising a framework of interconnected tubular-section metallic members and a plurality of composite panels, each panel being adhesively bonded to a plurality of the metallic members, wherein at least one bond between a composite panel and a metallic member is formed by an arcuate formation integral with and extending from an edge of a planar section of the composite panel and fitting around an exterior of the metallic member, and a layer of adhesive along the gap there between extending substantially from the edge of the planar section across a part of but less than the complete angular extent of the arcuate section.

Abstract: A hood of a tractor including a front grill, a light unit, and an upper cover is provided with a center pillar. The front grill is attached to the center pillar, the light unit is attached to the front grill, and the upper cover is supported by the center pillar. The hood is further provided with a side frame and a lower cover, where the side frame is attached to the center pillar, and the lower cover is attached to at least the upper cover and the side frame.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes: a vehicle body frame; a prime mover part that is supported by the vehicle body frame; a bonnet that is configured to vertically swing between a closed position at which the prime mover part is covered, and an open position at which the prime mover part is open; and a support frame that supports a free end side of the bonnet located at the closed position. At least left and right guide-target parts of the bonnet or left and right guiding parts of the support frame have left and right inclined surfaces that serve as centering effective surfaces.

Abstract: A work vehicle including: a vehicle body frame; a prime mover part located on a front or rear part of the vehicle body frame; a bonnet configured to open and close by swinging, and covering the prime mover part; and an assist unit configured to assist the bonnet to operate to open. A lateral end portion of the vehicle body frame is provided with a first linkage part with which the assist unit is linked. A lateral end portion of a lower end part of the bonnet, which is located closer to an end cover than the first linkage part is, is provided with a second linkage part with which the assist unit is linked. The assist unit is provided with an expansion/contraction mechanism biased so as to expand, and is located laterally outside the prime mover part and spans the first linkage part and the second linkage part.

Abstract: A frame structure for a motor vehicle body includes at least two profile components and a connecting node, which connects the profile components with each other. At least one of the profile components has at least one console which is made of fiber reinforced plastic and on which other components can be fastened or supported.

Abstract: An electric vehicle frame system, including two multi-cavity box type longitudinal beams which are arranged symmetrically and are made of an aluminium alloy material, and a multi-cavity transverse beam assembly which is connected between the two multi-cavity box type longitudinal beams and is made of aluminium alloy material, wherein the multi-cavity box type longitudinal beam is provided internally with multiple independent cavities, and the multi-cavity transverse beam assembly includes multiple transverse beams which are provided internally with multiple independent cavities; and further having a front bumper system and a rear bumper system which are respectively provided at both ends of the multi-cavity box type longitudinal beams, and a B pillar holder provided in the middle of the multi-cavity box type longitudinal beams.

Abstract: An open top container for transporting loads and a rail for strengthening an upper rim of the container's peripheral wall. The rail includes a U-shaped first region including first, second, and third legs secured end-to-end; and an F-shaped second region comprising a base with first and second arms extending downwardly from the base. The base is secured end-to-end with the third leg of the first region. A first strengthening rib extends outwardly from the first region and toward the container's wall. The first rib is laterally spaced from the wall but runs parallel thereto for substantially the entire length of the rail. A second rib vertically spaced from the first rib but parallel thereto may also extend outwardly from the first region and toward the container's wall. The rail increases progressively in thickness from the first leg to the second leg, then the third leg, and finally the base.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing one or more objects in a bed of a pickup truck including a first guide track located on an inside surface of a first sidewall of the bed is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus is a removable storage unit for positioning in the bed of the pickup truck, the unit including a second guide track adapted for slidably engaging the first guide track on the first sidewall of the bed. The unit may be collapsible. A vehicle including the storage unit is also disclosed.

Abstract: A trailer having an aerodynamic skirt that includes a valve access panel is disclosed. The trailer includes a tank for transporting cargo and a valve at the base of the tank for accessing unloading the cargo from the trailer. The aerodynamic skirt extends along a first side of the trailer body that includes the valve and a valve access panel that is configured to cover the valve when closed and to allow access to the valve when open. The apparatus also includes a trailer brake interlock that is communicatively coupled to the valve access panel and a trailer brake to restrict motion of the trailer when the valve access panel is open and to permit motion of the trailer when the valve access panel is closed.

Abstract: An aerodynamic rear drag reduction system of the present disclosure is configured to be coupled to a rear frame assembly of a trailer including a rear frame and a rear swing door. The drag reduction system includes a top panel configured to be coupled to the rear swing door of the trailer and a hinge configured to couple the top panel to the rear swing door. The hinge includes a planar bracket configured to be coupled to the rear swing door, an L-shaped bracket configured to be coupled to the top panel, and a hinge joint configured to couple together the planar bracket and the L-shaped bracket. The hinge joint is configured to rotate about a pivot axis that is substantially parallel to a top edge of the rear frame of the trailer when the top panel is coupled to the rear swing door.

Abstract: A suspension automobile comprising an automobile body, wheels and a flow disturbing plate, the wheels connect the flow disturbing plate through connecting devices, and a fluid channel communicating with the outside is formed between the upper surface of the flow disturbing plate and a bottom shell of the automobile body; a power device used for driving the automobile is contained in the body and is suspended along with lift force generated by the body. The invention changes the common sense that the wheels bear all weight generated by the self-weight, loads, and gravitational acceleration of the automobiles when traveling; the body which exceeds 90% by weight of the automobile generates lift force to suspend, the wheels eliminate lift force; meanwhile, a novel propelling force source is found from fluid resistance; the suspension automobile can be driven by various energy including engines and clean energy, thus effectively reduce energy loss.