Abstract: A system for visually assisting an operator of a railcar mover that provides a visual display and a pair of alignment lines superimposed on the image of the display to assist the operator to properly align a railcar mover to the railroad rails when transitioning from driving on the road to driving on the railroad rails. The system further includes a set of cameras positioned around the railcar mover and a processor, which can create a composite image of a top view of the railcar mover to further assist the operator position the railcar mover properly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container having a base and a peripheral lateral wall which adjoins the base. The base and the lateral wall delimit an inner region of the container, and the container is designed in a rollable manner. The container additionally has a pull handle with a guide rail and a handle, and a guide tunnel is provided in a region of the lateral wall for guiding and at least partly receiving the guide rail of the pull handle. The guide rail has at least one latching element which is lifted out of an outer surface of the guide rail and prevents the guide rail from being completely pulled out of the guide tunnel in the assembled state of the pull handle.

Abstract: A vehicle, in particular a vehicle to be propelled by muscular energy. The vehicle includes devices for compensating for forces acting on the vehicle in or against the direction of travel as a result of deviations from defined operating conditions.

Abstract: A collapsible stroller is disclosed, including a front axle frame member, a rear axle frame member, a handlebar frame member, a handlebar, and a hub. The hub includes a rotating attachment point for the front axle frame member, a rotating attachment point for the handlebar frame member, a fixed attachment point for the rear axle frame member. A cable connects the hub, and a rotatable handle on the handlebar frame member. When the rotatable handle is rotated, the cable causes the hub to collapse in two stages.

Abstract: A stroller including a pair of wheels and a cross bar extending therebetween. A pedal is coupled to the cross bar, and is transitional relative thereto between locked and unlocked configurations. A pair of braking pins is operatively coupled to the pedal. Each braking pin is transitional relative to a corresponding wheel between locked and unlocked configurations. Each braking pin is engaged with the corresponding wheel when the braking pin is in the locked configuration, and each braking pin is disengaged with the corresponding wheel when in the unlocked configuration. The braking pins are coupled to the pedal such that movement of the pedal from the unlocked configuration to the locked configuration causes the braking pins to transition to their respective locked configurations, and movement of the pedal from the locked configuration to the unlocked configuration causes the braking pins to transition to their respective unlocked configurations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric stroller and provides an electric stroller which is enabled to driven a stroller with an electric board and makes the electric board be folded to be kept and moved so as to more effectively use the stroller.

Abstract: A steering wheel decorative member that is configured to be attached corresponding to a resin member covering a periphery of a ring core of a steering wheel. The decorative member includes a base member constituting a design part, a heater provided on a back surface of the base member and an attachment part that is configured to attach the base member to the resin member. The attachment part is configured so as to electrically connect a terminal of the heater to a power supply side terminal provided in the resin member.

Abstract: A controller having a joystick which can be moved in three dimensions is disclosed. The joystick is connected by a Y (yaw) link which is, in turn, connected to a P (pitch) link, which is, in turn connected to an R (roll) link. The R link is rotatable about a fixed-position mounting base. Alternately, the joystick is connected by an R (roll) link which is, in turn, connected to a P (pitch) link, which is, in turn connected to an Y (yaw) link. The Y link is rotatable about a fixed-position mounting base. In either of these manners, one can rotate a joystick around any of three axes. When used to control a vehicle, rotation around the yaw and roll axes can steer (with one being more fine-tuned steering), and rotation around the pitch axis can control acceleration and deceleration.

Abstract: A ratio of the distance by which a rack shaft moves in a first direction relative to the angle by which a pinion shaft rotates in a circumferential direction is defined as a stroke ratio. The stroke ratio is larger when the pinion meshes with one of a third rack and a fifth rack than when the pinion meshes with a first rack. The stroke ratio changes while the pinion moves on one of a second rack and a fourth rack. A clearance defined between a rack guide and a guide plug is smaller when the pinion meshes with one of the third rack and the fifth rack than when the pinion meshes with the first rack. The clearance defined between the rack guide and the guide plug changes while the pinion moves on one of the second rack and the fourth rack.

Abstract: In a driving support device, an image output unit outputs an image including a vehicle object representing a vehicle and a peripheral situation of the vehicle, to a display unit. An operation signal input unit receives a gesture operation by a user that involves moving of the vehicle object in the image displayed on the display unit. A command output unit outputs a command according to the gesture operation, to an automatic driving control unit that controls automatic driving.

Abstract: An electric power steering apparatus according to the present invention has a biasing member arranged to bias a rack retainer toward a rack bar, wherein a biasing force of the biasing member is set such that, in a two-axis coordinate system with a rotation amount of a steering wheel on a horizontal axis and a steering torque on a vertical axis, the steering torque increases with increase in the rotation amount of the steering wheel in a region before the start of relative movement of the rack bar and the rack retainer.

Abstract: A steering rack includes an elongate member, a plurality of steering rack teeth, and a ramp function. The elongate member has a first portion disposed opposite a second portion. The plurality of steering rack teeth are cut and formed into the first portion. Each tooth of the plurality of steering rack teeth have a substantially constant height across a length of the elongate member. The ramp function is formed into the second portion of the elongate member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle including a steering wheel arranged offset toward one side in a vehicle body right/left direction, and an electric power steering unit. The electric power steering unit includes a link mechanism operably connected to the steering wheel and extending from a right/left center side of the steering wheel toward a vehicle body right/left center side to be operably connected to a wheel side, an assist device for the link mechanism, a control lever arranged adjacent the vehicle body right/left center in the vicinity of the steering wheel, a rotation shaft operably connected to the control lever to be rotated about a right/left axis that extends in the vehicle body right/left direction, and a control cable operably connected to the rotation shaft. A base end portion of the control cable is more offset toward the one side than the assist device.

Abstract: There is provided a steering apparatus including a fixing mechanism for fixing a driven pulley and a rolling nut to each other, the fixing mechanism configured to suppress at least one of deformation of external teeth of the driven pulley and an increase in size of a housing surrounding the driven pulley. A steering apparatus includes: a steered shaft; a ball screw mechanism including a rolling screw portion, a rolling nut, and rolling elements; a motor; a belt transmission mechanism including a drive pulley, a driven pulley, and a toothed belt; and a fixing mechanism. The fixing mechanism includes an internal thread, a cutout section, and a locknut. The cutout section is provided at a position offset, in the axial direction, from a range of second external teeth in the axial direction, and the locknut includes a locknut body, a locking lug, and a remaining portion.

Abstract: There is provided a motor control device capable of preventing occurrence of a difference in command value between control systems and reducing torque ripples and noise and vibration of a motor, unlike in a case where a motor is controlled by control systems that are independent from each other. In a motor control device, at least one of parameters for a first control system is shared by both of the systems, and a first control calculation circuit and a second control calculation circuit calculate the assist command values based on the parameter. Thus, motor drive circuits of the control systems drive motor coils based on the assist command values. Namely, when the steering torques and the vehicle speeds for the control systems are all normal, assist control circuits of the control systems calculate the assist command values based on the steering torque and the vehicle speed.

Abstract: An articulated work vehicle with linked front and rear frames includes a hydraulic actuator, a joystick lever operated by an operator, a control valve, a force imparting component, and a controller. The hydraulic actuator is driven hydraulically to change a steering angle of the front frame with respect to the rear frame. The control valve is linked to the joystick lever, to control flow of fluid supplied to the hydraulic actuator according to an operation amount of the joystick lever, and to restrict the operation amount of the joystick lever to a predetermined range. The force imparting component imparts an assist force or a counterforce to the operation of the joystick lever by the operator. The controller controls the force imparting component so as to decrease the assist force or increase the counterforce before the operation of the joystick lever is restricted by the control valve.

Abstract: A vehicle, a single-wheelset/double-wheelset trackless train and a tracking and steering control method therefor are provided in the invention. The method includes the following steps. During traveling of the vehicle, steering information of the vehicle is continually collected by the controller. Information about a guiding front wheel turning angle, a controlled rear wheel turning angle, a vehicle body position angle, an included angle between vehicle bodies, and a vehicle travel time and speed is collected; an interval for data collection is determined according to a distance between a guiding front wheel and a controlled rear wheel; and when the controlled rear wheel travels to a certain point near a front wheel travel track, the controlled rear wheel is controlled to travel in a travel direction same as that when the front wheel travels to the point.

Abstract: A method for performing autonomous operation of a vehicle is provided. The method identifies, by at least one processor, an error condition of an electric power steering (EPS) device onboard the vehicle; obtains, by the at least one processor, input trajectory data for the autonomous operation of the vehicle; calculates, by the at least one processor, a feedforward rear steer angle, based on the input trajectory data; calculates, by the at least one processor, a feedback signal of the feedforward rear steer angle; calculates, by the at least one processor, a final steer angle command, using the feedforward rear steer angle and the feedback signal; and operates a steering mechanism of the vehicle using the final steer angle command, to autonomously maneuver the vehicle according to the final steer angle command.

Abstract: A tracked all-terrain vehicle is shown which includes an internal combustion engine, an electric generator, and a plurality of electric motors which drive movement of the tracks of the tracked all-terrain vehicle.

Abstract: A backup assist system for a vehicle and trailer combination includes a steering system, a camera generating an image of the trailer, and a controller. The controller receives the image and identifying a wheel therein, determines a value in a kinematic model of the vehicle and trailer combination using at least one of an aspect ratio or location of the wheel in the image, and uses the value in the kinematic model to control the steering system.

Abstract: A driver assistance system that can reduce time delays in acquiring the traveling state of a vehicle and can stably control the vehicle. In the driver assistance system, a vehicle-mounted camera acquires an image including the boundary of a driving lane on which a vehicle travels. A target path generator generates a target path that is a path, on which the vehicle has to travel on the driving lane, based on the image. A traveling state acquirer acquires the traveling state of the vehicle on the driving lane based on the image. A controller performs steering control for causing the vehicle to travel along the target path based on the target path and the traveling state. A compensator compensates a time delay when the traveling state acquirer acquires the traveling state.

Abstract: Each of a plurality of autonomous driving vehicles configuring an autonomous driving system executes lane selection determination processing of acquiring information concerning an empty space situation in an adjacent lane that is adjacent to a lane where an own vehicle is traveling, and determining whether or not to select the adjacent lane as an own vehicle travel lane in accordance with an empty space situation in the adjacent lane. When the adjacent lane is selected as the own vehicle travel lane by the lane selection determination processing, lane change to the adjacent lane is performed autonomously, or lane change to the adjacent lane is proposed to a driver. The autonomous driving system gives variation to an execution interval of the lane selection determination processing among the plurality of autonomous driving vehicles.

Abstract: An impact load reduction includes: a crash area that is disposed in a front section of the electrically-powered vehicle and configured to deform at a collision; a battery frame that is disposed rearward of the crash area and fixed to a vehicle body frame of the electrically-powered vehicle, the battery frame being configured to support the battery and be engaged with the vehicle body frame in accordance with an inertia force of the collision to be supported from frontward; a load reduction frame that extends in a front-rear direction on a front side of the battery frame and that is disposed in a substantially same plane as the battery frame, the load reduction frame having lower rigidity than the battery frame; and a load absorber that is disposed between the load reduction frame and the battery frame and that has lower rigidity than the battery frame.

Abstract: In at least one implementation, a structural rail for a vehicle includes a main body and a front portion. The main body has an upper wall, a lower wall, an inner sidewall and an outer sidewall spaced from the inner sidewall. The front portion has a rear end adjacent to the second end of the main body and a front end spaced from the rear end. The main body has a first bend between the first end and second end so that a portion of the main body is angled outwardly and an included angle of less than 180 degrees is provided in the outer sidewall. The rail also includes a second bend between the first bend and the front end, and the second bend further angles at least part of the front portion outwardly relative to the outwardly angled portion of the main body.

Abstract: An inner side reinforcing member is disposed at an interior of a pillar main body portion, is joined to a pillar inner panel, projects out toward a pillar outer panel side, and forms a second closed cross-section portion together with the pillar inner panel. In contrast, an outer side reinforcing member is disposed at the interior of the pillar main body portion, is joined to a pillar outer panel, projects-out toward the pillar inner panel side, and forms a third closed cross-section portion together with the pillar outer panel. The outer side reinforcing member is provided at a vehicle front side of the inner side reinforcing member, and overlaps a portion of the inner side reinforcing member as seen in a vehicle front view.

Abstract: A vehicle front pillar includes: a front pillar outer member, and a roof inner reinforcement and a front pillar inner member, the front pillar having a length oriented in the vehicle longitudinal direction and closed cross sections over the entire length. The outer member and the roof inner reinforcement each include an inward flange directed laterally inward. The inner member includes an outward flange directed laterally outward. The outer member inward flange is overlapped and joined to the inner member outward flange, forming a closed cross section of the front pillar. The roof inner reinforcement inward flange is overlapped and joined to the outer member inward flange. The inner member includes a first ridge projecting toward the vehicle inside, defining a first groove open toward the vehicle outside, or the outer member includes a second ridge projecting toward the vehicle outside, defining a second groove open toward the vehicle inside.

Abstract: An active grille shutter (AGS) system for a vehicle can include a housing defining first, second, and third openings, the third opening being located between the first and second openings and being configured to receive an object detection device that is configured to detect objects in front of the vehicle, a first set of louvers arranged in the first opening, a second set of louvers arranged in the second opening, and a linkage connecting the first and second sets of louvers, wherein a set of actuators are configured to selectively open/close the first and second sets of louvers by driving the linkage or at least one of the first and second sets of louvers. The AGS system can be configured to be fully-integrated, semi-integrated, or standalone with respect to a grille assembly of the vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting an object for placement in a vehicle cargo area is provided. The apparatus comprises a liftgate for opening and closing relative to the vehicle cargo area including dual hoists for lifting an object in a balanced manner. The dual hoists may be stowed in a compartment in the liftgate, such as in individual pockets covered by a door formed by a liftgate trim panel. The actuator forming part of the hoist may also be covered by the liftgate trim panel, and thus hidden from view.

Abstract: A panel fastener and panel comprising a panel fastener that includes a support member having a magnet receiving space in which is mounted a single or multi-pole permanent magnet component presenting an exposed surface having at least one magnetic pole. The permanent magnet component may have a minimum ratio of surface area of the exposed surface to the volume of the magnet. The exposed surface of the permanent magnet component may include two or more polar surfaces of opposite magnetic domain that are located adjacent each other, and may have a polar intersection line that is at least one fourth of the length of the periphery of one of the polar surfaces.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a deployable aerodynamic structure for a cargo body of a vehicle. The aerodynamic structure can include one or more panels that can be mounted to a cargo body of a vehicle and can move between a retracted position and a deployed position using various automated actuation systems.

Abstract: An upper wheel fairing assembly for increasing the propulsive efficiency of a wheeled vehicle having wheels otherwise exposed to headwinds, comprising a deflector panel or skirt panel assembly mounted upstream in front of a wheel set, extending downward toward the axle, and arranged to deflect headwinds from impinging upon the high drag-inducing mechanically advantaged upper wheel surfaces downward onto the low drag-inducing mechanically disadvantaged lower wheel surfaces. Additionally, an upper wheel skirt assembly for increasing the propulsive efficiency of a wheeled vehicle having rearward wheels otherwise exposed to headwinds comprising a wheel skirt panel assembly mounted laterally adjacent to a wheel assembly and disposed to shield upper sidewalls of the wheel assembly from headwinds otherwise impinging thereon.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and apparatus for reducing drag. An exemplary apparatus includes a semitrailer having a main frame extending along a longitudinal axis and a subframe movably connected to the main frame between a first position along the longitudinal axis and a second position along the longitudinal axis. The apparatus further includes an axle assembly attached to the subframe, the axle assembly including an axle, a left wheel set, a right wheel set, and a suspension, and a first recapture device located under the main frame behind and separated from the left wheel set along the longitudinal axis by a given spacing. The apparatus still further includes a second recapture device located under the main frame behind and separated from the right wheel set along the longitudinal axis by a second spacing.

Abstract: An active spoiler system for a vehicle includes a spoiler body having an airfoil shape in a cross-sectional view. The vehicle includes a vehicle body arranged along a longitudinal body axis and having a first vehicle body end configured to face oncoming ambient airflow and an opposing second vehicle body end. The spoiler body is configured to be moveably mounted between the first vehicle body end and the second vehicle body end to generate an aerodynamic downforce on the vehicle body when the vehicle is in motion. The spoiler system also includes a first mechanism configured to selectively translate the spoiler body along the longitudinal body axis to thereby adjust along the longitudinal body axis a location of the aerodynamic downforce generated by the spoiler body.

Abstract: An endless track assembly that mounts to a vehicle drive linkage and is operative to vary the track geometry or profile and terrain contact surface to differing terrains. The track assembly includes controlled idler wheel rocker arm suspensions for pivoting associated idler wheels at an assembly framework. In one assembly, a wheel and tire are supported to a track drive sprocket. The shape of the track assembly can be transformed to alternately engage and disengage the track or wheel with the terrain. In other constructions, the geometry of the track can be varied between triangular and circular shapes. The assemblies include pivotally controlled idler wheel suspensions that cooperate with a drive sprocket supported bladder, offset pie-shaped telescoping plates, and a collapsible membrane or tire to transform the track profile.

Abstract: A track roller frame assembly for a track type machine is disclosed. The track roller frame assembly includes a first track roller frame and a second track roller frame. The first track roller frame is slidably received in the second track roller frame. The second track roller includes an outer surface and an opening. The track roller frame assembly further includes an assembly for adjusting a gap between the first track roller frame and the second track roller frame. The assembly includes a first plate coupled to the outer surface of the second track roller frame. The assembly further includes a resilient pad extending through the opening of the second track roller frame and abutting the first plate and the first track roller frame.

Abstract: A track for traction of a vehicle, such as an agricultural vehicle, an industrial vehicle (e.g., a construction vehicle), a military vehicle, or another off-road vehicle, is provided. The track comprises a ground-engaging outer surface for engaging the ground and a plurality of traction projections projecting from the ground-engaging outer surface and distributed in a longitudinal direction of the track. The traction projections may be designed to enhance their resistance to deterioration during use. For example, a blowout resistance of each traction projection may be enhanced to prevent or at least reduce a potential for blowout of the traction projection under repeated loads which may induce heat buildup within it. Also, a wear resistance of the traction projection may be enhanced such that the traction projection wears less rapidly. A system for protecting a track against potential occurrence of blowout is also provided.

Abstract: Various ridable karts for users are described. The ridable kart can include a kart body, a cover body, a rear caster wheel, a steering assembly, a battery, and a controller. The kart body can include an installation slot. The controller and the battery can be secured within the installation slot. The steering assembly can include a front wheel and a steering wheel. The front wheel can include a hub motor arrangement.

Abstract: Mecanum wheeled vehicle for transporting a payload, having multiple, mecanum wheel drives (2), in each case including at least one mecanum wheel and at least one electromotive, drive, having control means (13) configured for controlling the mecanum wheel drives (2) for an omnidirectional operation, having a chassis (6), the weight force of which can be supported on a base (U) via the mecanum wheels (3) as well as via support means (6) of the vehicle provided additionally to the mecanum wheels (3), wherein the mecanum wheels (3), together with the assigned drives, are mounted resiliently relative to the chassis using force storage means (4) for limiting the weight force proportion of the chassis (5) to be supported via the mecanum wheels (3) on the base (U) and a possible payload (10) to be carried by the chassis.

Abstract: A mobile, spherical robot includes a spheroid shell, an internal assembly secured to the shell, and a head disposed atop the shell. The internal assembly is disposed within the shell for propelling the mobile robot. The internal assembly includes a base, a weight-shifting steer mechanism secured to the base, and a drive assembly rotatably secured to the spheroid shell, and a pivoting arm secured to the base. The drive systems propels the mobile robot by rotating the spheroid shell about the base. The head is secured to the magnetized end of the pivoting arm through the spheroid shell. The weight-shifting steer mechanism shifts a ballast weight so as to move the center of gravity and inducing a turn.

Abstract: A stackable mobile platform vehicle with a body with attached tires and wheels with a load bearing strength of at least 2500 pounds. In some instances the platform vehicle is powered by an electrical motor coupled to a generator which is powered by an internal combustion engine. A large flat load bearing deck on top of the vehicle is sufficient to support the weight of at least one additional stackable mobile platform vehicle. In some instances electricity produced by the generator can by exported from the mobile vehicle platform for use external to the mobile vehicle platform.

Abstract: A trailer has a frame having frame-members configured to support a container, at least a pair of traction devices rotatably mounted on the frame, and a tongue configured to be mounted on a transportation device or an implement being towed by a transportation device. The frame-members may have a three-point mount configured to support a container. The container may be configured to be interchangeable with another container. The container may be an element of a seeding apparatus, the seeding apparatus mountable on the frame-members of the frame. The trailer may have a steering mechanism for the traction devices, and may be convertible between steerable and non-steerable modes. The steering mechanism may be guidance controlled. A transverse distance between the traction devices may be adjustable and/or height of the frame in relation to the ground may be adjustable. The trailer provides greater flexibility of operation under a greater variety of conditions.

Abstract: A bicycle saddle assembly comprises a main body, a suspension member and a supporting rail. The suspension member is disposed between the main body and the suspension rail so that the main body is mounted on a bicycle in an indirect way and, therefore, the bicycle saddle assembly can provide an outstanding suspending performance to reduce shocks and vibrations transmitted to the main body from the seat post of a bicycle.

Abstract: A grip cover for a bicycle control device includes a high durometer portion that is configured to engage the bicycle control device to maintain the grip cover in contact with the bicycle control device. The grip cover further includes a low durometer portion that is connected to the high durometer portion.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a rear-view mirror for a two-wheeled vehicle, the rear-view mirror comprising a housing and a reflective surface. In order to make the manufacture of the rear-view mirror simpler and more cost-effective, and in order to improve the mirror in terms of safety and design aspects the method including the steps of: manufacturing a blank for the housing from a metal, preferably aluminium, and forming the reflective surface as an integral component of the housing by mechanically machining at least a part of a surface of the housing, such that the reflective surface is formed in one piece with the housing. Subsequently, the reflective surface can be provided with a transparent protective layer. Furthermore, the housing can be provided with any desired external contour by mechanical machining.

Abstract: Provided is a traveling apparatus including at least, with respect to a traveling direction, a front wheel and a rear wheel and on which a user rides when traveling. The traveling apparatus includes a driving unit configured to drive at least one of the front wheel and the rear wheel, an adjusting mechanism including a rotation part configured to rotate a front wheel supporting member and a rear wheel supporting member in relation to each other, the adjusting mechanism being configured to adjust a wheel base length between the front wheel and the rear wheel by an action of the user being transmitted, thereby changing an angle formed by the front wheel supporting member and the rear wheel supporting member, and a control unit configured to control the driving unit based on a parameter, the parameter changing in conjunction with the wheel base length.

Abstract: In a saddle-riding-type vehicle sensor unit attachment structure, a brake caliper bracket that holds the brake caliper is attached to the rearward extension stay of the front fork, the wheel speed sensor is attached to a lower position than the rearward extension stay of the brake caliper bracket, and the sensor cable is arranged toward an upward direction at an inner side in a vehicle width direction of the rearward extension stay and is then drawn to an outer side in a vehicle width direction of the brake caliper bracket at an upper position than the rearward extension stay to be supported by the brake caliper bracket.

Abstract: Headsets and head tube assemblies for vehicles are provided. A vehicle includes a steerer tube and a head tube. A headset rotatably connects the steerer tube and the head tube. The headset includes a coupling ring which includes a body and a central bore defined in and extending through the body. The coupling ring is connectable to and rotatable with the steerer tube. The headset further includes a cup which includes a body and a central bore defined in and extending through the body. The cup is connectable to and rotatable with the head tube. The headset further includes a damper assembly, the damper assembly including a first damper element rotatable with the steerer tube and a second damper element rotatable with the head tube, the first damper element and the second damper element in frictional contact with and rotatable relative to each other.

Abstract: A bicycle handlebar includes a top section, a first hook and second hook extending downward from each end of the tops section, and a first drop and a second drop extending rearward from an end, opposing the top section, of the first hook and second hook, respectively. The first width of the top section may be greater than a second width between each of the first drop and the second drop.

Abstract: A bicycle control device is basically provided with a mounting bracket, a hydraulic unit and a shift unit. The mounting bracket includes a handlebar clamp defining a handlebar mounting axis. The hydraulic unit is provided on the mounting bracket and includes a cylinder housing defining a cylinder bore, a hydraulic reservoir and a piston. The hydraulic reservoir is fluidly connected to the cylinder bore. The piston is movably disposed in the cylinder bore along a cylinder axis of the cylinder bore. The shift unit is provided on the mounting bracket and including a wire take-up member pivotable about a pivot axis. The wire take-up member of the shift unit and the hydraulic reservoir are disposed between the handlebar mounting axis and the cylinder axis as viewed along a first direction parallel to the pivot axis of the wire take-up member.

Abstract: A motorcycle hitch assembly couples a motorcycle to a trailer allowing the motorcycle to easily turn a corner. A yoke assembly connected to the motorcycle has a kingpin and a cotter-pin. A tow hitch assembly is mounted to the trailer and has an elongated towing arm with a circular socket with an inner spherical surface and a radial ball mounted on and secured to the kingpin by the cotter pin. The radial ball is supported in the circular socket of the elongated towing arm and has an outer spherical surface engaging the inner spherical surface of the circular socket for rotational movement of the radial ball about the kingpin to allow free movement of the motorcycle in various planes while maintaining the trailer in a fixed plane. The circular socket is a one piece construction or a two piece construction.