Abstract: The present invention relates to an arbitration method of an electric power steering apparatus of a vehicle and arbitration apparatus thereof. When overlay requests, which are steering apparatus operation commands or requests, are input from two or more steering-related control systems in a vehicle that includes an electric power steering apparatus and two or more steering-related control systems for controlling the electric power steering apparatus, the steering apparatus operation commands are selectively transferred to the steering apparatus according to the priority of the steering-related control system to adjust various steering-related controls to not conflict with each other, thereby maintaining the stability of the vehicle and making an optimal steering control.

Abstract: A multi-wheel vehicle that employs an electric power steering system is described. A method for operating the vehicle includes determining the vehicle is operating in a straight line, and monitoring parameters associated with the electric power steering and associated with vehicle dynamics. A first self-aligning torque parameter is determined based upon the electric power steering parameters, and a second self-aligning torque parameter is determined based upon the vehicle dynamics parameters. Alignment of the wheels is determined based upon the first and second self-aligning torque parameters.

Abstract: A machine includes a front section having front wheels, a rear section having rear wheels, and a pivot that couples the front section to the rear section as well as a hydraulic steering circuit that moves the front section relative to the rear section about the pivot. The machine also includes a stabilizer and further includes a directional control valve that selectively depressurizes the hydraulic steering circuit according to a state of the stabilizer.

Abstract: A control apparatus of on-vehicle electronic equipment that monitors an execution time of each normal processing obtained by subdividing a control program of the on-vehicle electronic equipment using an MCU which is provided in the control apparatus, wherein in a case that an abnormality in the execution time of the normal processing is detected by a timer interruption processing based on a general-purpose timer built in the MCU and software, an alternative processing to be paired with the normal processing is performed to continue a control of the on-vehicle electronic equipment by replacing the normal processing with the alternative processing in a next period.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method that includes a program execution monitoring dedicated circuit connected to a CPU of a control apparatus of an on-vehicle electronic equipment that includes an execution time monitoring timer circuit, an execution sequence monitoring comparison circuit, a setting register, and an other attached circuit, perform monitoring of an execution sequence of a task executed by a control program of the on-vehicle electronic equipment and/or an execution time of the task executed by the control program, stop monitoring the execution time of the task when a priority interruption occurs, and enable the control of the on-vehicle electronic equipment such as an electric power steering apparatus to be continued by performing an alternative processing in the case of detecting an abnormality in the execution sequence and/or the execution time.

Abstract: A device for determining steering wheel rotation information, which comprises a linear motion transforming element connected to a steering column of a steering wheel for transforming rotation of the steering wheel into a linear movement, and a processing element electrically connected to the linear motion transforming element for determining steering wheel rotation information based on the linear movement transformed by the motion transforming element.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting the toe and camber of a wheel including a spindle, a spindle sleeve, the spindle disposed inside the spindle sleeve, a spindle sleeve bolt, disposed through the spindle through hole and the spindle sleeve through hole, an alignment cam, including an eccentric cam through hole, a cam bolt head, a spindle cup, the eccentric cam through hole offset from an alignment cam constant center of the alignment cam, and a spindle bolt, securely connecting the alignment cam to the spindle. The alignment cam is connected to a first end of the spindle, with the alignment cam and the spindle disposed inside the spindle sleeve.

Abstract: A motor vehicle sub-frame is provided. That motor vehicle sub-frame includes a front cross member, a rear cross member and first and second side rails connected to the front and rear cross members at each side of the sub-frame. The side rails both include a first component having a first extrusion axis and a second component having a second extrusion axis. The first and second components are joined together so that the two components effectively form an at least partially closed or boxed construction providing enhanced bending and torsion resistances while minimizing component weight.

Abstract: A body arrangement for a front-end structure of a motor vehicle has a lower main longitudinal member arrangement, on the front end of which there is arranged a shock-absorbing transverse member, an upper member arrangement, which runs above a wheel suspension, and a tension strap which is fastened at a first fastening point to a front region of the main longitudinal member arrangement and at a second fastening point to the upper member arrangement. The first fastening point and the second fastening point are spaced apart in a vehicle transverse direction. The tension strap is arranged such that, in the event of a frontal collision of the motor vehicle with a small overlap, in the case of which a collision partner strikes the upper member arrangement of the motor vehicle laterally with respect to the longitudinal member arrangement, the tension strap, under tension, supports the upper member arrangement on the main longitudinal member arrangement.

Abstract: An insulating panel for a commercial vehicle superstructure, with an outer top layer and an inner top layer, including more than two plies, and with a core layer in a thermally insulating material between the top layers. At least one of the top layers is constructed as an at least three-ply sandwich, including an outer ply in light metal material associated with the respective outside of the insulating panel, an inner ply in light metal material associated with the core layer and a core ply having an integrally joined connection to the outer ply and the inner ply, including a core ply material having a higher strength than the light metal material of the outer and inner ply.

Abstract: The vehicle has a vehicle body including a first body end facing incident ambient airflow, a second body end opposite of the first body end, an underbody section spanning a distance between the first and second body ends, and vehicle subsystem arranged proximate the underbody section. A panel is moveably mounted to the underbody section and configured to regulate access of an underbody portion of the incident airflow to the subsystem. A mechanism is configured to shift the panel to selectively expose at least a part of the subsystem to the underbody portion of the incident airflow and shield the subsystem to thereby enhance aerodynamics of the vehicle body. A sensor detects a vehicle operating parameter and communicates the detected operating parameter to a controller. The controller is configured to regulate the mechanism and thereby shift the panel in response to the detected vehicle operating parameter.

Abstract: A method of operating a personal transporter includes mounting the personal transporter. A torque stick apparatus having a rotating wheel is provided. The wheel of the torque stick apparatus is positioned against a drive surface to drive the personal transporter across a transport surface.

Abstract: A tracked vehicle, such as tracked carrier to carry and enable use of work equipment (e.g., a crane, an aerial work platform, a drill rig, etc.) on various terrains, is provided. The tracked vehicle may comprise a frame comprising an equipment mounting area for mounting work equipment above the frame. The frame may comprise a pair of side rails that have a spacing in a widthwise direction of the tracked vehicle which corresponds to a standard truck frame side rail spacing (e.g., 34 inches). An operator cabin comprises a seating area which may comprise a single seat for an operator or a first seat for the operator and a second seat for a second person next to the operator. At least part of a power plant of the tracked vehicle may be mounted above the frame and behind the operator cabin. The tracked vehicle comprises a plurality of track assemblies for traction of the tracked vehicle.

Abstract: A track roller assembly is disclosed. The track roller assembly may include a shaft and a cap engaged with the shaft. The track roller assembly may further include a roller shell configured to rotate about the shaft and may have a through-bore. The track roller assembly may include a crescent-based track roller seal, a toric-based track roller seal or a combination of both the crescent-based track roller seal and the toric-based track roller seal.

Abstract: A modular system for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, whereby the vehicle is to be provided with a selected instrument panel and at least one selected door, which can be arranged on the vehicle in a pivotal manner in order to close or release a vehicle door opening adjoining the instrument panel, whereby the modular system has at least two different instrument panels and/or at least two different doors for selection, whereby each instrument panel has a first joint region, and each door has a second joint region which corresponds to the first joint region such that each first joint region and the respective second joint region always form the same joint in the closed position of the door.

Abstract: A device for holding a cycle includes a first frame operable to hold a wheel of a cycle when the wheel is inserted into the frame, a second frame coupled with the first frame, and a lock coupled with the second frame. The second frame is moveable relative to the first frame to a first position and to a second position. When the second frame is in the first position, one may insert the cycle's wheel into the first frame. When the second frame is in the second position and the cycle's wheel has been inserted into the first frame, the second frame holds the cycle's wheel in the first frame. The lock is coupled with the second frame such that the lock contacts the cycle's wheel when the cycle's wheel is being inserted into the first frame and the second frame moves toward the second position.

Abstract: A bicycle saddle includes a seat bladder fastened to a base frame. The seat bladder has one or more cavities that include an internal channel along a portion of the seat bladder's centerline that blocks the flow of fluid from side-to-side along the length of the internal channel. A rear fluid channel allows fluid to flow from side-to-side as the rider's weight shifts from side-to-side during the pedaling cycle. Fluid also flows from side-to-side where the pommel portion flows into the wider seating portion of the set bladder by moving around the forward end of the longitudinal channel. The perimeter of the seat bladder overhangs the perimeter of the base frame by a variable amount throughout the perimeter of the base frame.

Abstract: An assembly of a light and a watch of a bicycle capable for adjusting angle comprises a mount and a light base. One side of the mount is mounted on the bicycle. A display screen is arranged at a top surface of the mount. A control member and a sensing member are arranged in the mount and electrically connected with the display screen. The sensing member is detected a variation of a rider and the bicycle to display on the display screen. One side of the light base is pivoted to a front end of the mount and the other end thereof has a light transparent portion. The light base is pivoted, rotated, and slid relative to the mount. The light base is electrically connected with the control member. The control member is for controlling a variation of a light beam of the light base. The mount is mounted on the bicycle so that the rider may see a display on the display screen and it is convenient to provide for lighting.

Abstract: A magnetic purse system includes a vehicle that has a gas tank. The gas tank is comprised of a magnetic material. A purse is provided to contain objects. The purse includes a pair of wings and the purse has an electromagnetic shield. The purse is selectively positioned on the gas tank when the vehicle is ridden. A plurality of magnets is provided and each of the magnets is coupled to the purse and each of the wings. Each of the magnets magnetically engages the gas tank when the purse is positioned on the gas tank. In this way the purse is stored when the vehicle is driven.

Abstract: A vehicle has a longitudinal centerline and comprises a plurality of ground-engaging members, a seat supported by the plurality of ground-engaging members, a fuel tank positioned adjacent the seat, a steering assembly operably coupled to at least one the ground-engaging members, and a display movable with the steering assembly and intersecting the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle. The display is positioned rearward of a front plane of the fuel tank.

Abstract: A scooter may include a front wheel assembly, a steering column, a first bracket, a reconfigure assembly, a pair of legs, and a pair of rear wheel assemblies. The steering column may be mounted to the front wheel assembly and partially disposed within a steering column housing. The first bracket may extend from the steering column housing and include a lock mechanism to engage the steering column housing in an upright position and a stowed position. Each of the pair of legs may be mounted to the reconfigure assembly for selective pivotal movement. The lock mechanism, reconfigure assembly, and legs may be arranged with one another such that the steering column may transition between at least a stowed position and an upright position and such that the legs may transition between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: A direction control method for the self-balancing electric vehicle and electric vehicle using the same are disclosed in the present invention.

Abstract: Articulated two-wheeled vehicles have front and rear frame sub-assemblies connected together by an articulated frame joint configured to enable directional and angled counter-action of front and rear wheels or skis.

Abstract: A scooter includes a frame where a positioning unit is disposed, a control rod, a front wheel, a braking device, two pedals, a saddle, and at least one rear wheel. A sliding trough is formed on a bottom of the frame. A folding device is situated between the control rod and the frame and has a body fixed to the control rod, an operating unit disposed on the body and sliding within the sliding trough, and an engagement unit capable of engaging the frame with the body. The engagement between the positioning unit and the engagement unit can spread the frame and the control rod easily with less labor and facilitate a riding action. The positioning unit can also be separated from the engagement unit to fold the frame and the control rod, thereby reducing the volume of the scooter and increasing the convenience of carrying and stowing.

Abstract: A bicycle includes a top tube coupled with a front wheel and with at least a first pivot pair, the first pivot pair being rotatably coupled with a first end of a first arm and a first end of a second arm and a rear chainstay coupled with a rear wheel and with at least a second pivot pair, the second pivot pair being rotatably coupled with a second end of the first arm and a second end of the second arm. The first and second pivot pairs and the first and second arms enable the rear chainstay to move towards the top tube to a first position for folding the bicycle, and to move away from the top tube to a second position for unfolding the bicycle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a mobile performance system, and methods of making and using such a mobile performance system, whereby the mobile performance system includes: a frame; a front wheel coupled to the frame proximate a frame front end; a pair of rear wheels coupled to the frame proximate a frame rear end; a drive mechanism coupled to the frame, the drive mechanism operable to drive travel of the mobile performance system along a travel path; a steering assembly coupled to the frame, the steering assembly operable to steer the mobile performance system along the travel path; and a platform coupled to the frame, the platform adapted to support a performer performing a performance while the mobile performance system travels along the travel path.

Abstract: A V-type brake is provided for being assembled on a bicycle, the bicycle including two fork arms and a wheel set which is assembled between the two fork arms, the V-type brake including: two brake swing arms, respectively for being pivotably assembled on the two fork arms toward the wheel set, each said brake swing arm having a connecting portion; two brake pad assemblies, respectively assembled on the two brake swing arms, each said brake pad assembly having an assembling slot, the assembling slot positionably and slidably arranged within the connecting portion. A brake system is further provided, including the V-type brake mentioned above, further including a cable assembly, the cable assembly connected to the two brake swing arms, the cable assembly being operable to drive the two brake swing arms and the two brake pad assemblies to swing toward the wheel set.

Abstract: The current invention discloses a magnetic attachment system for securing force to hold the shoe to the pedal. The current invention, MagneRing Attachment System, is comprised of components: Magnetic Attachment; Stabilizing Ring; Twist Release facilitated by the placement of the magnets. The magnets are affixed to the pedal and to the cleat and the edges of the pedal are modified in order to provide a groove, which interlocks with a raised ring on the edge of the cleat providing for horizontal stabilization. The Magnetic Attachment has a pedal having 6 cylindrical cavities to hold the 6 magnets in place and cleat having 5 cylindrical cavities to hold the 5 magnets in place. The Stabilizing Ring has a groove around the cleat and a raised ring on the pedal. The Twist Release is achieved by twisting the heel of the foot to the outside.

Abstract: A bicycle freewheel body and sprocket assembly is provided. The freewheel body has a predetermined axial width. The sprocket assembly has at least eleven sprockets of various diameters that are arranged on the freewheel body with a largest diameter sprocket and a smallest diameter sprocket forming end sprockets of the sprocket assembly. Each of the end sprockets has an outer face and the respective outer face of each end sprocket faces in an opposite directions and the outer faces are spaced from each other along the freewheel body predetermined axial width. An assembly of at least eleven sprockets has an overall axial width measured between respective outer faces of end sprockets in the assembly that is no greater than 40.5 mm. A chain is comprised of an alternating succession of inner and outer links, connected to each other at respective connection ends.

Abstract: A bicycle rear wheel sprocket assembly has twelve sprockets in a twelve sprocket assembly. The twelve sprocket assembly is configured to be mounted to a bicycle freewheel hub. The freewheel hub rotates about a rotation axis and has a spoke attachment portion and a frame fastening portion which are spaced apart by an axial distance. End sprockets of the twelve sprocket assembly are positioned within the axial distance.

Abstract: A bicycle hub assembly comprises a hub axle, a hub shell, and a sprocket support body. The sprocket support body includes a tubular part, a first sprocket engaging tooth, and a second sprocket engaging tooth. The tubular part includes an outer peripheral surface and an attachment portion. The first sprocket engaging tooth includes a first radially outer surface provided radially outward of the outer peripheral surface. The second sprocket engaging tooth includes a second radially outer surface and a third radially outer surface. The third radially outer surface is provided radially outward of the outer peripheral surface and radially inward of the second radially outer surface. A first distance is defined from the outer peripheral surface to the first radially outer surface. A second distance is defined from the outer peripheral surface to the third radially outer surface. The second distance is shorter than the first distance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a slide piece for a stowable bimini frame associable with a tower structure of a watercraft, the slide piece including a slide piece body portion, at least one frame association structure extending from the body portion, the at least one frame association structure being configured to slidingly associate the bimini frame with the slide piece body portion, and an affixing surface of the slide piece body portion, the affixing surface being positioned and configured for associating the slide piece body portion with the tower structure of the watercraft.

Abstract: The invention provides a multi-layer hatch cover support pad for supporting a hatch cover on a coaming structure of a ship. The multi-layer hatch cover support pad comprises an outer wear surface for sliding against a mating surface provided on the hatch cover or the coaming structure, a wear layer comprising first and second opposite sides, the first side defining the outer wear surface, the wear layer comprising a first plastic material, and, a base layer comprising third and fourth opposite sides, the third side being joined to the second side. The base layer comprises a second polymer material which is less abrasion resistant than the first plastic material. By making the base layer, which in practice makes up the main part of the multi-layer hatch cover support pad, out of the second polymer material, the cost of the multi-layer hatch cover support pad is decreased.

Abstract: A buoy and mooring system provides a robust buoy protective of markings thereon, easily retrieved for inspection and service, weighted and levered for maintaining self-righting, vertical orientation and anchored with a non-corroding system of connectors and links running from surface to sea floor. A mid-line float resists entanglement, and can be installed or uninstalled by operation of various “worm grip” mechanisms. A slack line region accommodates changing tides. An upright tube, weighted at a lower end and flanged at an upper end thereof, secures a buoy in place but pulls up through the buoy for easy retrieval by boat crews. Embedding an anchor is by hydraulic water jet drilling. From a thimble in the anchor to a thimble in the upright at the buoy, no intervening metal components are needed in the load path. Markings are durably and protectively embedded in recesses below the buoy's outer surface.

Abstract: A mooring method includes the steps of: transporting a mooring member having a mooring cable which can be connected to a float at one end and an accommodation member installed at the other end of the mooring cable and has an accommodation space therein to a mooring position of the float; accommodating a first heavy weight in at least a part of the accommodation space of the accommodation member at the mooring position; connecting the one end of the mooring cable to the float at the mooring position after the accommodation step; and accommodating a second heavy weight in the accommodation space of the accommodation member by adding the second heavy weight to the first heavy weight or exchanging at least part of the first heavy weight with the second heavy weight at the mooring position after the connection step.

Abstract: A fishing seat apparatus for use with a boat's gunwale or rail to function as a support station and place to sit for an angler fully involved in fishing action is provided. The fishing seat apparatus comprises a main frame and a seat member positioned on the main frame. A support leg is secured to the main frame and extends in a generally downward direction. A first hook member extends from the main frame and a second hook member extends from the main frame. A tray spans between and is mounted on top of the first hook member and the second hook member. The first hook member and the second hook member allow the user to releasably secure the fishing seat apparatus to the boats gunwale or rail for use during fishing activities.

Abstract: A boat seat or lounge includes a stowable seat back. The stowable seat back pivots between a stowed position and a deployed position. A locking mechanism is provided for locking the seat back to the seat when in the deployed position. When stowed, the seat back pivots away from the seat and is received flush against the inner wall of the hull of a boat, to make up part of a bolster system for the cockpit of the boat.

Abstract: A floating downwind turbine comprising: a floating foundation; a tower which is rotationally fixed on the floating foundation; an energy conversion unit which is mounted on the tower, comprises a rotor and is rotationally fixedly connected to the tower; and at least one tensioning element which connects the tower or the energy conversion unit to the foundation in the upwind direction, the foundation having three legs, one leg of which is longer than the other two legs, the legs being interconnected in a Y shape and the tower, being arranged on the foundation in the connecting region of the legs, and the longest leg extending in the upwind direction and being connected to the tower or to the energy conversion unit by the tensioning element.

Abstract: A buoyant pool float for floating in water is disclosed. In one embodiment, the buoyant pool float includes a body having a four-piece construction including an upper flotation member and a lower flotation member having a sidewall and bulkhead interposed therebetween. The upper flotation member is generally flat and sized to accommodate a human in a semi-reclining or reclining position, for example. Further, the upper flotation member is superposed above the lower flotation member, which is sized to correspond to a front end of the upper flotation member. The sidewall is positioned about the exterior of the body and the bulkhead within the interior of the body such that two sealed air holds are provided within the buoyant pool float. The two sealed air holds contribute to stability and buoyancy.

Abstract: An inflatable ride-on water toy comprising a stylized body that is connected to a separately inflated safety ring using a variety of configurations.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to sports boards, and more particularly to a break resistant composite stringer system for surfboards. The composite stringer system comprises a stringer body and fibrous strips adhered on the top surface and/or bottom surface of the stringer body. The invention relates in particular to a surfboard equipped with the present composite stringer system for preventing board breaking, whereas the surfboard exhibits high stiffness, flex recovery and fracture resistance, and thus enhancing safety for surfboard riders. A stringer body has a top surface and a bottom surface and fibrous strips are adhered to the top surface or the bottom surface of the stringer body. A second fibrous strip is adhered to the outer surface of the first fibrous strip.

Abstract: In one example, a watercraft includes a buoyant body in the form of a single piece structure sized and configured to support the weight of one or more users. The watercraft also includes a retractable fin connected to a pin that resides in a fixed location relative to the body, the pin including a side surface that is in contact with the body. The retractable fin is rotatable about the pin between an extended position and a retracted position, and the retractable fin includes an engagement portion that is engageable with a first portion of the body and with a second portion of the body. The retractable fin assumes the extended position when the engagement portion is releasably retained by the first portion of the body, and the retractable fin assumes the retracted position when the engagement portion is releasably retained by the second portion of the body.

Abstract: An inspection device for use in a fluid container includes a hull adapted to be received in the fluid container and a control mechanism carried by the hull. The control mechanism movably positions a weight about the hull so as to adjust an angular orientation of the hull within the fluid container.

Abstract: The invention provides an anti-fouling lighting system (1) configured for preventing or reducing biofouling on a fouling surface (1201) of an object (1200) that during use is at least temporarily exposed to a liquid, by providing an anti-fouling light (211) to said fouling surface (1201), the anti-fouling lighting system (1) comprising: —a lighting module (200) comprising a light source (210) configured to generate an anti-fouling light (211); and —an energy system (500) configured to locally harvest energy and configured to provide electrical power to said light lighting module (200), wherein the energy system (500) comprises (i) a sacrificial electrode (510), and (ii) a second energy system electrode (520), wherein the energy system (500) is configured to provide electrical power to the lighting module (200) when the sacrificial electrode (510) and the second energy system electrode (520) are in electrical contact with the liquid.

Abstract: A floating boat lift having flotation tanks positioned under sides of a frame of the boat lift and a transverse flotation tank that communicates with the flotation tanks. Water flow is regulated so that tanks fill from near the center of the boat lift. Water is accepted into or pumped from the flotation tanks, allowing the frame of the boat lift to fall or rise relative to the surface of the water.

Abstract: A device for providing buoyancy comprising; —a bladder capable of being inflated; —a vessel containing fluid for inflating the bladder; and—one or more valves for controlling the passage of fluid between the bladder and the vessel; wherein one or more of the valves are capable of being opened to permit the passage of fluid from the vessel to the bladder in response to at least one of exposure of the device to a pre-determined pressure level and detection of blood oxygen concentration below a pre-determine threshold in an individual using the device.

Abstract: An inflation device for an inflatable article comprises a housing for supporting a container of pressurized fluid and for supporting piercing means which is displaceable from a retracted position to penetrate the container and allow release of pressurized fluid, said container being contained within a protected casing which is secured non-releasably to the housing thereby to prevent removal of the pressurized container.

Abstract: A rescue device, comprises a frame and at least one flotation element connected to the frame. The at least one flotation element defines a chamber containing a volume of air and includes at least one vertical load support extending between a first flotation element portion and an opposing second flotation element portion of the flotation element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a manoeuvrable trailing dredging vessel comprising; a vessel propulsion member coupled with a propulsion shaft provided with a single gear for driving the propulsion member, a drive system having a central drive shaft coupled with the vessel propulsion member for providing power to the vessel propulsion member, a transmission device having at least a trailing transmission shaft provided with a trailing pinion and a sailing transmission shaft provided with a sailing pinion, wherein the central drive shaft is coupled with the single gear of the propulsion shaft through one of the trailing transmission shaft and the sailing transmission shaft.

Abstract: A marine vessel having a hull with a pair of opposite sides disposed at an angle with respect to one another, the opposite sides also disposed at an angle with respect to a water surface. A marine propulsion system is operatively coupled to the hull and includes a pair of impellers associated respectively with the pair of hull sides that rotate within respective impeller planes disposed generally parallel to the hull sides to convey water from at least one inlet though at least one outlet to provide thrust to the vessel. The marine propulsion system may also be contained within an outboard unit mounted to a transom of the vessel.