Abstract: A motor control unit which drives a motor through an inverter based on a calculated command value of a control section to which a power supply voltage is supplied, including: a charging/discharging mechanism for charging and discharging electric charges of an inverter voltage supplied to the inverter; and a separation means for separating the charging/discharging mechanism from the power supply voltage, wherein when a warning signal informing of a drop in the power supply voltage is inputted, the charging/discharging mechanism is separated from the power supply voltage by the separation means as well as a voltage is applied to the control section from the charging/discharging mechanism to avoid power supply reset of the control section. The motor may be a motor with multi-system windings.

Abstract: An electric power steering apparatus includes a control section that includes a feed-back control section which sets a viscoelastic model as a reference model within a predetermined angle at front of a rack end. The feed-back control section includes a feed-back element to calculate a target rack displacement based on an input-side rack axial force and a control element to output an output-side rack axial force based on a position deviation between the target rack displacement and a rack displacement.

Abstract: [Problem] An object of the present invention is to provide an electric power steering apparatus capable of smoothly switching the control systems without self-steer by gradually changing a control torque of the torque control and a command value of the position/speed control upon fade processing that switches the control systems.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring a signal path is provided. The signal path includes a first processing unit, which generates a first signal based on an input signal of the signal path, and a second processing unit, which generates an output signal of the signal path, wherein the output signal depends on the first signal. The apparatus includes an output estimation module configured to determine an estimated output signal of the second processing unit based on the input signal. Further, the apparatus includes a comparison module configured to determine a state of the signal path based on a deviation of the output signal from the estimated output signal.

Abstract: A motor control unit is provided that controls a motor with multi-system windings via motor driving circuits on winding systems based on a current command value including current detecting circuits to detect at least two-phase or more currents for each of the multi-system windings of the three-phase motor, three-phase/two-phase converting sections to convert the detected phase currents to two-phase currents for the multi-system windings, and a failure diagnosing section to perform a current-calculation of the two-phase currents converted to two-phase for the multi-system windings, and to perform a diagnosis failure by comparing a difference of current-calculated results between the multi-system windings and an accumulating value of the difference with respective thresholds.

Abstract: Hydraulic steering (1) is disclosed comprising a high pressure port (P), a low pressure port (T), two working ports (CL, CR), a manual steering section (3), and a steering valve section having a steering valve 5 and a hydraulic driving arrangement (6) adjusting hydraulically a position of said steering valve. A change from automatic steering to manual steering should be reliably ensured when the manual steering section is directly influenced by a driver. To this end, a switching valve (11) is provided, which is actuatable between a first position in which said driving arrangement (6) is supplied with hydraulic fluid under pressure, and a second position in which a supply of hydraulic fluid to said driving arrangement (6) is interrupted, wherein said switching valve (11) is hydraulically actuated into said second position by a pressure generated upon actuating of said manual steering section (3).

Abstract: A system for detecting handwheel control comprises a driver torque estimation module that estimates a driver torque state based on a plurality of electric power steering signals; and a grip detection module that determines one of a grip level, a hands-on wheel flag, and a transition blending factor from the driver torque state, the grip level is used to control a driver assist power steering system.

Abstract: A backup assist system for a vehicle and trailer combination includes a vehicle steering system, a camera generating images of the trailer, and a controller. The controller processes sequential images the trailer, selects a baseline image, and determines a collision angle based on a location of a feature of the trailer in the baseline image. The controller further controls the steering system to maintain a hitch angle below a lesser of a maximum controllable angle and the collision angle.

Abstract: A steering input system for a trailer backup assist system includes an input apparatus having a housing and a user-manipulable input element coupled with the housing. The system further includes a controller determining a state of a use condition of the input apparatus and, based on the state of the use condition, one of implementing or disabling a trailer backup assist mode. The trailer backup assist mode generates a vehicle steering command based on an instantaneous position of the input element.

Abstract: A control system is configured to receive a first signal indicative of a current position of a vehicle and a second signal indicative of a desired path for the vehicle. The control system is configured to calculate a virtual path between the current position and a target position on the desired path and to output a third signal indicative of curvature command corresponding to an initial curvature of the virtual path to cause a steering control system of the vehicle to adjust a steering angle of the vehicle. The control is also configured to iteratively receive an updated current position, receive any updates to the desired path, calculate an updated target position, calculate an updated virtual path based on the updated current position and updated desired path, and output an updated curvature command corresponding to a respective initial curvature of the updated virtual path as the vehicle travels across a surface.

Abstract: A method for supporting a driver of a vehicle when approaching a roadway via an approach road. First, an item of information concerning a course of the approach road is read in. Then, using the item of information concerning the course of the roadway, an activation signal is provided for the activation of a driver assistance function.

Abstract: A method and a device for controlling the lane-keeping of a motor vehicle, wherein the motor vehicle has a lane-keeping assistant with at least the states inactive and active, which lane-keeping assistant is used to keep the vehicle in the driver's own lane. The method includes checking whether the vehicle has drifted into the opposite lane; checking whether there is opposing traffic in the opposite lane; activating the lane-keeping assistant if the vehicle has drifted and there is opposing traffic; controlling the lane-keeping assistant with respect to the oncoming object by active steering intervention, wherein the oncoming vehicle is interpreted as a lane boundary of the driver's own lane.

Abstract: Provided is a driving assistance device allowing a driver to recognize a path of a vehicle by outputting a location of a vehicle and a location of a target space to the driver, the location of the target space being searched for with respect to the location of the vehicle. The driving assistance device includes: a space searching unit configured to search for a target space around a vehicle with respect to the vehicle; a space information acquisition unit configured to acquire a location of the vehicle and a location of the target space; and an output unit configured to output the location of the vehicle and the location of the target space to a driver, wherein, when an automatic steering function is operated, the output unit updates and outputs a current location of the vehicle on a certain cycle, preferably, in real time until the location of the vehicle matches the location of the target space.

Abstract: A method for operating a vehicle, the vehicle receiving a digital map of a parking lot and at least one target position on the parking lot via a communication network, the vehicle navigating autonomously in the parking lot to the target position on the basis of the digital map, and the vehicle autonomously parking at the target position. A device for operating a vehicle, a vehicle, a server and a computer program are also described.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a floor panel, a door frame, a cross-member, and a load transmittal bracket. The door frame and the cross-member are fixed relative to the floor panel. The door frame defines a door opening. The load transmittal bracket is disposed between the door opening and the cross-member. The load transmittal bracket includes a second segment welded to a first segment and to the floor panel. During a side impact of the vehicle, the load transmittal bracket transfers impact force from the door frame to the cross-member to dissipate the impact force and reduce deformation of the floor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to side-by-side all terrain vehicles having plural rows of seats.

Abstract: A body structure of a vehicle includes: a first panel and a second panel forming a closed cross-sectional portion; a partition panel; a first reinforcement body disposed between the first panel and the partition panel, and includes a first panel joint portion joined to the first panel, and a first flange portion joined to the partition panel; and a second reinforcement body which is disposed between the second panel and the partition panel, and includes a second panel joint portion joined to the second panel, and a second flange portion joined to the partition panel. A joint portion includes a rigid coupling portion in which the first panel and the first panel joint portion are coupled while being in contact with each other, and a flexible coupling portion in which the partition panel and the first flange portion are coupled to each other while interposing a damping member therebetween.

Abstract: A hood panel is provided. The hood panel includes a plurality of first layers formed of a reinforced fiber and a resin and a plurality of second layers including a complex portion formed of a reinforced fiber and a resin and a resin portion formed of a resin. The first layer and the second layers form a multilayer structure. A reinforced area is formed by the first layers and the complex portions of the second layers and a shock absorption area is formed by the first layers and the resin portions of the second layers.

Abstract: An integrated fastener for an instrument cluster assembly, where multiple integrated fasteners are used to connect the front cover of the assembly to the back cover. The instrument cluster assembly includes at least one fastener integrated into the back cover, a first recessed portion formed as part of the back cover, and a separation wall formed as part of the back cover in proximity to the first recessed portion. A first mounting aperture is formed as part of the separation wall, and the integrated fastener attached to the back cover and located in the first mounting aperture when the integrated fastener is in a first configuration. The integrated fastener is detached from the back cover and rotated such that the integrated fastener is placed in a second configuration, securing the front cover to the back cover.

Abstract: The vehicle underbody structure (20) includes a floor panel (24) and an underbody reinforcement element (26), the underbody reinforcement element (26) including at least a front transversal beam (112a, 112b) and a rear transversal beam (114), the transversal beams (112a, 112b, 114) extending parallel to each other and being attached to the floor panel (24). The front transversal beam (112a, 112b) and the rear transversal beam (114) are made of a press hardening steel having a tensile strength higher than or equal to 1300 MPa.

Abstract: Since a recess 11f configured to house an in-vehicle component 37 is formed on an outer surface of a first wall portion 11c of a FRP vehicle body panel 24, a metallic reinforcing member 32 is fitted to the recess 11f and is fixed by adhesive, the reinforcing member 32 can compensate for a decrease in strength of the first wall portion 11c caused by the recess 11f. Since an outer peripheral portion of the reinforcing member 32 is mechanically fastened to the vehicle body panel 24 with rivets 33 and 35, the outer peripheral portion serving as a starting point of peeling of an adhesive is reinforced by mechanical fastening so that the vehicle body panel 24 and the reinforcing member 32 can be firmly integrated.

Abstract: A metallic joint 18 having a substantially T-shaped cross section configured to join an inner surface in a vehicle width direction of a FRP side wall member 13 extending in a front-rear direction and an outer end in the vehicle width direction of a FRP standing wall member 14 extending in the vehicle width direction includes left-right joining surfaces 18b and 18c joined to an inner surface in the vehicle width direction of the side wall member 13, and a front-rear joining surface 18a which extends inward in the vehicle width direction from an intermediate portion in the front-rear direction of the left-right joining surfaces 18b and 18c and is joined to a front surface or a rear surface of the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the standing wall member 14.

Abstract: A plasma actuator includes a first electrode disposed on a substrate, covered by a dielectric layer, and a second electrode disposed on the dielectric layer. In operation, the plasma actuator creates a plasma region, altering air flowing over the actuator. The plasma actuator in various embodiments: has no moving parts, helps to improve fuel economy by reducing aerodynamic drag, improves vehicle stability control under severe unsteady flow environments, reduces wind noise around a vehicle on which the actuator is used, and reduces emission and CO2 foot print through the fuel economy improvement.

Abstract: An air fairing device is connected below the bottom a frameless trailer to improve aerodynamic efficiency and improve fuel economy. One embodiment of the air fairing device provides an air deflector positioned forward of a trolley which supports the frameless trailer at a rear end. A second embodiment of the air fairing device provides two deflectors mounted below the frameless trailer. The first deflector is attached and extends downward from an articulating arm, said arm connecting the trailer to a semi-tractor or truck. The second deflector connected to below the bottom of the frameless trailer and positioned rear of the first deflector and forward of the trolley. A third embodiment is similar to the second but further includes a third deflector positioned between two axles of the trolley.

Abstract: A multi-airfoil element wing includes a central single-airfoil element and an outer dual-airfoil element positioned outboard of each side of the central single-airfoil element. The single-piece member defines aerodynamic surfaces of the central airfoil element and both of the outer dual-airfoil elements. The single-piece member includes a carbon fiber resin hollow body forming at least a portion of the central single-airfoil element and of both outer dual-airfoil elements.

Abstract: Multiple vertical panel strakes extend from a rear underbody of the automobile in a street configuration. Multiple vertical panel extensions include extension coupling elements designed to removably couple the vertical panel extensions to the plurality of vertical strakes in a track configuration. When the rear underbody aerodynamic diffuser is in the street configuration, the plurality of vertical panel extensions are uncoupled from the plurality of vertical panel strakes and the vertical panel strakes have an overall width that extends a vertical street distance. When the rear underbody aerodynamic diffuser is in the track configuration, the plurality of vertical panel extensions are removably coupled to the plurality of vertical panel strakes and the combined vertical panel strakes and vertical panel extensions have an overall width that extends a vertical track distance that is greater than the vertical street distance.

Abstract: A bellows for a passage between two articulated vehicles or for an air passenger stair or bridge has a plurality of folds or waves arranged behind one another. A floor region has at least one inner jacket and at least one outer jacket spaced from the inner jacket. An intermediate layer is disposed between and spaced apart from the inner and outer and is fire-retardant.

Abstract: A traction stud for endless tracks. The traction stud comprises a base and the base has a center point on a top surface and a center point on a bottom surface. There is an elongated shank rigidly surmounted on the top surface at the center point. The shank has a distal end. The distal end has at least one cutting flute located in it. The shank has a threaded surface. The base has, at the center point of the bottom, a means for torqueing the traction stud.

Abstract: A kickstand pad is configured to provide a surface on the ground on which a kickstand of a motorcycle rests to increase the motorcycle's stability when the motorcycle is parked. The kickstand pad includes a support pad, a tether, and a hook or clip. The support pad increases the amount of level surface area on which a free end of the kickstand can rest to avoid the kickstand embedding or piercing itself into the ground or soft pavement when the motorcycle is parked, which can result in a dangerous and/or damaging fall of the motorcycle. The support pad includes notches or winding features that facilitate storage of the tether when the kickstand pad is not in use. The tether may also serve as a visual reminder to the motorcycle operator to pick up the kickstand pad before driving away.

Abstract: A saddle adjustment assembly comprising an adjustable height saddle post, the adjustable height saddle post comprising a first support and a second support, the second support configured to slidably move relative to the first support between at least a raised position and a lowered position, the first support configured to attach to a bicycle frame; a saddle angle adjustment mechanism coupled to the second support, the saddle angle adjustment mechanism comprising a rotatably coupled saddle support configured to couple to a bicycle saddle; wherein the saddle angle adjustment mechanism is configured to enable rotation of the saddle support relative to the second support as a result of the first support moving relative to the second support.

Abstract: A leather bicycle saddle includes a leather cover, an arc support supporting the leather cover and having a front end terminating in a head abutment portion and a rear end affixed to a rear bottom side of the leather cover, and an adjustment device including a screw bolt holder affixed to a front bottom side of the leather cover, an adjustment screw bolt abutted against the screw bolt holder. The adjustment seat includes a seat block defining a mounting slot and a screw hole, and a stop block. The stop block is engaged into the open end of the mounting slot and stopped at the head abutment portion of the arc support against the close end of the mounting slot. The screw hole of the seat block receives the adjustment screw bolt.

Abstract: A seat connecting device includes a first base unit for coupling with a bicycle seat and a second base unit. The first base unit includes an extension having a first end portion with first teeth and a connecting portion. The second base unit includes a body and a connecting member. The body includes a second end portion with second teeth and a sliding groove extending through the second end portion. The connecting member extends through the sliding groove and is detachably connected to the connecting portion. The connecting member selectively presses against a side of the second end portion distant to the second teeth. The second teeth disengageably engages with the first teeth. A water bottle holder can be mounted to the body.

Abstract: A handlebar mount includes a first side body and a second side body; and a central body, the central body interconnecting the first and second side bodies. The handlebar mount further includes a first elastic portion and a second elastic portion, oriented on the first and second side bodies, respectively. The handlebar mount further includes a first hook and a second hook, the first and second hooks oriented to receive the first and second elastic portions, respectively, and hold them securely.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle (10), e.g. of the scooter type, comprising: a deck (12); tail gear (30) having single contact means (32); a steering assembly (16) comprising at least a steering column (18) having a first axis (X1), the first axis and the plane of the support forming a first angle (a1); nose gear (22); the nose gear being mounted to pivot relative to the deck about a second axis (X2); the steering column being arranged in such a manner that pivoting the steering column about the first axis causes the nose gear to pivot about the second axis; and the first and second axes sloping relative to each other, thereby defining a second angle (a2). The invention is characterized by the fact that the first angle (a1) is not variable while the vehicle is in use.

Abstract: A personal mobility vehicle, such as a scooter, includes a plurality of wheels supporting a deck or other vehicle body portion. The vehicle has a movable portion that is movable relative to another portion of the vehicle. A motion transfer mechanism is operably coupled to the movable portion and causes movement of the movable portion in response to movement of the vehicle.

Abstract: A bicycle frame with a hidden battery pack has a tube member and a battery pack. The tube member is hollow and has a peripheral surface, a receiving space, and a replacement opening. The receiving space is formed inside the tube member. The replacement opening is defined in the peripheral surface of the tube member and communicates with the receiving space. The battery pack is mounted in the receiving space and has multiple batteries. Each two adjacent batteries of the multiple batteries are connected to each other and are able to rotate relative to each other. Each battery of the multiple batteries is capable of being rotated or swung to pass through the replacement opening.

Abstract: A human-propellable vehicle is described and comprises a chassis and a roller assembly mounted at or towards the rear of the chassis. The roller assembly is positioned to engage with a wheel of a second vehicle to permit the second vehicle to push the human-propellable vehicle.

Abstract: A bicycle crank assembly has a rotational center axis and comprises a crank member, a sprocket member, a sliding mechanism, a first stopper member, a second stopper member and a damping member. The crank member rotatably is arranged around the rotational center axis. The sprocket member is integrally and rotatably attached to the crank member. The sliding mechanism movably coupling the sprocket member in an axial direction with respect to the crank member. The first stopper member is attached to the crank member. The second stopper member is attached to the sprocket member. The damping member is attached to at least one of the first stopper member and the second stopper member. The damping member is configured to contact the other of the first stopper member and the second stopper member while the sliding mechanism is in operation.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal adapted for use with a plurality of different shoe cleats each having a respective cleat configuration. The bicycle pedal includes a front hook adapted to be engageable with a first portion of a shoe cleat, a cleat contact surface coupled to the front hook and adapted to be engageable with a second portion of the shoe cleat, and a rear hook coupled to the cleat contact surface and adapted to be engageable with a third portion of the shoe cleat. The front hook, cleat contact surface, and rear hook define an engagement configuration complimentary to the cleat configuration and are configured such that the engagement configuration is selectively adjustable to conform to the cleat configuration.

Abstract: A bicycle controller is provided that performs control in accordance with a riding condition of a bicycle. The bicycle controller includes an electronic control unit that controls a motor. The motor assists human power that is inputted to a bicycle. Upon determining a gear changer that changes a gear ratio of the bicycle is operated, the electronic control unit switches a control state of the motor from a first control state to a second control state based on a rotation phase of a crank of the bicycle and changes a timing at which the control state of the motor is switched from the first control state to the second control state based on an inclination of the bicycle in a front-rear direction.

Abstract: A battery bracket for attaching, to an electrically assisted moving body capable of supplementing a first driving force generated by human power with a second driving force generated by electrical power, and a battery for use in the electrically assisted moving body. This battery bracket includes an extension section extending in a prescribed direction, and a plurality of projection sections projecting from the extension section in a direction intersecting the prescribed direction. The plurality of projection sections are mutually spaced along the prescribed direction.

Abstract: A two-wheel, self-balancing vehicle is disclosed. In one aspect, the two-wheel, self-balancing vehicle comprises a first wheel and a second wheel, the first wheel and the second wheel being spaced apart and substantially parallel to one another. The two-wheel, self-balancing vehicle further comprises a foot placement section connecting the first wheel and the second wheel. The two-wheel, self-balancing vehicle further comprises a set of position sensors in the foot placement section, the set of position sensors configured to generate inclination angle signals and velocity signals of the two-wheel, self-balancing vehicle. The two-wheel, self-balancing vehicle further comprises a first gravity sensor and a second gravity sensor in the foot placement section, the first gravity sensor and the second gravity sensor configured to generate weight signals and gravity angle signals.

Abstract: A self-supporting bimini top frame is independently supportable on four contact points. A main bow defines a first support member for a bimini top connectable to the bimini top frame. The main bow defines first and second contact points. A pair of stanchions are pivotably connected to the main bow and define third and fourth contact points. A primary tension bow is pivotably and slidably connected to the main bow and defines a second support member for the bimini top. A bimini top may also be secured on the bimini top frame.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide ocean rig releases apparatus, systems and methods. In some implementations, a rig release apparatus comprises: a body having a first and second mating sections each being connected to one of two separate tethers; at least one locking shoe movably secured with the first mating section and movable between a first position configured to secure the first mating section and the second mating section together and a second position configured to allow the first mating section and the second mating section to separate; and a locking system configured to releasably lock the first and second mating sections and prevent hydrostatic pressure created by ocean depths from inadvertently unlocking, wherein the locking system comprises: a restraint system that inhibits the movement of the at least one locking shoe, and comprises a stop element that when released physically retracts to unlock the locking system allowing.

Abstract: A rope clasp device for securing a rope eliminates the need for a knot in a rope by selectively clasping and encasing at least one portion of a rope in a toothed clamp. The rope clasp device comprises a base, at least one, but generally two swinging doors, and a lock. The swinging doors are pivotably coupled to the base in order to be moved between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, a pair of channels for passage of a rope is defined between the base and the doors. The channels are defined by a plurality of clasping teeth to retain the rope therein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fairlead intended to engage with an anchor chain, for a system for anchoring a floating installation to the ground. The fairlead includes two structures assembled by pivot connection of axis, one upstream, for rigidly connecting the fairlead to the floating installation, and the other downstream, including—a unit for blocking the translational movement of the anchor chain, and—a guide, for guiding a change in direction of the anchor chain. Furthermore, the downstream structure includes two lateral plates delimiting the passage of the chain, the upstream end of each of the plates including a U-shaped bearing receiving an additional arm of the upstream structure and engaging together via a journal, the guide extending between the internal branches of the two bearings.

Abstract: A watercraft securement device including a boat attachment line configured for connection to a watercraft and a dock attachment line configured for connection to an anchoring structure. A tensioning apparatus is connected to the boat attachment line and the dock attachment line. The tensioning apparatus is configured to adjust the length of one of the boat attachment line or the dock attachment line. The tensioning apparatus further includes a pulley for engaging the adjustable length and a ratcheting mechanism. The ratcheting mechanism operates to permit rotation of the pulley in only one direction when engaged, and to permit free rotation of the pulley when released. The ratcheting mechanism maintains tension as the adjustable length is pulled through the pulley.

Abstract: A hydraulic depth-control device for a submersible body comprises: a variable-volume ballast space, a pressure accumulator comprising a hydraulic chamber and a gas chamber, which chambers are separated by a deformable or mobile wall, the gas chamber containing a gas at an absolute pressure higher than atmospheric pressure, a hydraulic pump coupled to an electric motor, the hydraulic pump having a suction inlet connected to the ballast space and a delivery outlet connected to the hydraulic chamber of the pressure accumulator, a return hydraulic circuit connecting the hydraulic chamber of the pressure accumulator to the ballast space via an electrically operated valve, and a hydraulic fluid arranged in the ballast space, the hydraulic pump, the hydraulic chamber of the pressure accumulator and the return hydraulic circuit.

Abstract: A seat and seat back assembly includes a seat back moveable between an upright position and a horizontal position. A support panel is connected to the seat back for pivoting movement of the support panel between a first position supporting the seat back upright, and a second position wherein the seat back is moveable into the horizontal position. A biasing mechanism serves to urge the support panel into the first position when the seat back is moved into an upright position. When the support panel is moved into the second position this allows the seat back assembly to move into the horizontal position without dropping unrestricted.

Abstract: An improvement to a conventional surfboard includes an impeller and an electric motor contained primarily within the body of the surfboard, whereby performance of the surfboard is substantially unaffected by the presence of the impeller and the electric motor. The electric motor is operatively connected to the impeller for providing a forward thrust of the surfboard. The improvement to the conventional surfboard also includes a throttle for selective control of the electric motor for operating the impeller to provide a forward thrust of the surfboard, the throttle being configured for use by a surfer lying in a prone position on the smooth top surface of the body of the surfboard. An extent of the surfer's energy that otherwise would be expended during paddling can be preserved for riding waves by using the impeller to provide the forward thrust during paddling.