Abstract: A housing structure includes: a first housing having a fitting inner tubular portion that has an inner tubular end surface and a first bolt fastening portion that has a first bolt aligning surface formed at a position away from the inner tubular end surface in the radial direction, the first housing supporting a first end of an assist shaft via a first bearing; and a second housing having a fitting outer tubular portion having an outer tubular end surface and a second bolt fastening portion that has a second bolt aligning surface that mates with the first bolt aligning surface, the second housing supporting a second end of the assist shaft via a second bearing. A first gap is provided between the inner tubular end surface and an inner tubular opposite surface, and a second gap is provided between the outer tubular end surface and an outer tubular opposite surface.

Abstract: A hydraulic steering unit (3) is disclosed comprising a working port arrangement (L, R) having two working ports (L, R), a supply port arrangement having a high pressure port (P) and a low pressure port (T), a main flow path (7) having a main bleed (A1) and a metering device (8) and being arranged between said high pressure port (P) and said working port arrangement (L, R), an amplification flow path (9) having an amplification bleed (Au) and being arranged between said high pressure port (P) and said working port arrangement (L, R), said main bleed (A1) and said amplification bleed (Au) being controlled together by means of a steering handle (6) and being closed in neutral position of said steering handle (6), and a drain bleed (Ad) which is open in neutral position of said steering handle (6), said drain bleed (Ad) connecting a point (11) upstream said main bleed (A1) and said amplification bleed (Au) to said low pressure port (T).

Abstract: A power steering system includes a first steering mechanism designed to control the steering of at least one of the wheels of a steered axle and includes a mechanical transmission of the movement from a steering wheel of the vehicle to the wheel, a first actuator controlled by a parameter related to the steering wheel movement and capable of providing a steering assistance effort to the wheel. The power steering system further includes a second steering mechanism which includes a second actuator capable of providing a steering assistance effort to at least one of the wheels of the same axle, the second actuator having a housing which is secured to the axle, a first and a second piston rods able to slide through the housing and extending, on opposite sides, beyond the housing, with the piston rods being substantially parallel to the axle.

Abstract: A pressurized medium assembly includes a first working chamber and a second working chamber. The first and second working chambers are adapted to together produce a load. The pressurized medium assembly includes a first control arrangement adapted to provide a fluid communication between the first working chamber and a pressure line in an on/off manner. The pressurized medium assembly further includes a second control arrangement adapted to provide a fluid communication between the second working chamber and a pressure line. The second control arrangement is adapted to proportionally regulate the pressure in the second working chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic control unit and a method for compensating for a torque steer.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a steering system for an agricultural implement system includes a first actuating cylinder configured to rotate a first track relative to an implement frame where the first actuating cylinder is connected to a first frame of the first track, and a second actuating cylinder configured to rotate a second track relative to the implement frame where the second actuating cylinder is connected to a second frame of the second track. The steering system also includes a first fluid control conduit extending to a cap end of the first actuating cylinder, a second fluid control conduit extending between a rod end of the first actuating cylinder and a rod end of the second actuating cylinder, a third fluid control conduit extending to a cap end of the second actuating cylinder, and a steering control valve in fluid communication with the first and third fluid control conduits.

Abstract: A method of backing a trailer attached to a vehicle is provided herein. The method includes the steps of generating a plurality of waypoints on a display of the vehicle and selecting one of the plurality waypoints. The method also includes setting a trailer orientation for the selected waypoint and determining a backing path based on the selected waypoint and the set trailer orientation. The method further includes backing the trailer along the backing path.

Abstract: Trailer guidance systems require sensors for detecting the hitch angle and the turning radius and output means for displaying the intended trailer destination. However, most vehicles do not have integral turning sensors and most trailers and/or hitches do not have integral hitch angle sensors. The present invention is a system for guiding a trailer while backing that can easily be installed or removed.

Abstract: An apparatus for manipulating in-vehicle devices using a steering wheel includes a reference signal input unit for inputting a reference signal to a driver through a charged plate, a touch sensor for receiving the reference signal through human body communication and for detecting a touch of the driver, and a controller for generating a control signal on the basis of the results detected by the touch sensor.

Abstract: A method for steering assistance in an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle comprises identifying an upcoming curve, detecting an inner lane boundary and an outer lane boundary of the upcoming curve, determining a safety distance between the vehicle and the outer lane boundary, and controlling a position of the vehicle in the curve with respect to the inner and outer lane boundary such that the vehicle is at a distance from the outer lane boundary which is equal to or larger than the safety distance. A steering assistance system is also described capable of performing the method for steering assistance.

Abstract: A vehicle frame includes a first frame rail and a second frame rail spaced from each other. A casing is supported by the first frame rail, and elongated in a direction extending away from the second frame rail. The casing is deformable relative to the first frame rail, and houses an electronic component. During a vehicle small offset frontal impact, the casing moves from an initial position to a deflected position, deflecting some of the load of the impact away from backup structures of the vehicle. In the deflected position, the casing may also contact a front portion of a wheel, positioning the front portion of the wheel inboard the frame of the vehicle relative to a rear portion of the wheel, which may minimize the load transferred to the backup structures and/or detach the wheel from the vehicle to minimize the possibility of intrusion into the backup structures.

Abstract: In an automobile vehicle body structure, a steering hanger is formed from a metal pipe on one side in a vehicle width direction and a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) pipe on the other side in the vehicle width direction, and a steering column is supported on the metal pipe, for ensuring the strength with which the steering column is supported while minimizing any increase in the weight of the steering hanger. The metal pipe is connected to a CFRP linking member connecting an upper part of a dash panel lower and a center tunnel. The collision load of a frontal collision input is transmitted into the dash panel lower to the high strength center tunnel for preventing the dash panel lower from collapsing to the rear while minimizing any increase in the weight, and for enhancing the stiffness of the steering hanger to prevent vibration of the steering column.

Abstract: A cowl unit includes a cowl top panel connected with a dash panel by forming a bending line in a vehicle width direction, a cowl top upper panel bonded in the vehicle width direction along a top end of the cowl top panel, a first reinforcement plate, and a second reinforcement plate. The cowl top upper panel is assembled to a front glass. The first reinforcement plate includes a first end bonded to a front surface of the cowl top panel. The cowl top panel is bent downward at the first end of the first reinforcement plate. A second end of the first reinforcement plate is bonded to one side of the bending line. A first closed space portion is formed between the first reinforcement plate and the cowl top panel. The second reinforcement plate includes a first end bonded to a front end of the cowl top upper panel.

Abstract: An assembly is provided that includes a front end support frame and radiator support beam. The front end support frame has an end that defines an opening that extends between two facing walls across an inside wall of the tubular structure. The radiator support beam is assembled into the opening in the end of the front end support frame and is attached to the two facing walls. The front end support frame is a hydro-formed tube and the radiator support beam is an extruded part. The radiator support beam includes at least one internal reinforcement wall and an outside wall of the front end support frame is fastened with flow drilling screws to the internal reinforcement wall.

Abstract: A load bearing panel member having a first portion, a second portion, and an appearance surface portion is formed by injection molding such that the first portion includes a plurality of ribs forming a grid pattern on the first portion and another plurality of ribs extending toward the periphery of the first portion which may be non-orthogonal to each other and to the ribs forming the grid pattern. An internal channel may be formed within each of the non-orthogonal ribs by injecting a gas into the rib during the molding process forming the panel. An appearance surface portion attached to the first portion and second portion of the panel member forms an integral hinge between the first and second portions of the panel member. The panel member may be configured as a floor panel of a vehicle.

Abstract: An electric vehicle includes a chassis frame, a battery pack, and a multi-shear fastener. The battery pack includes a support structure vertically spaced, at least in-part, from the chassis frame. The multi-shear fastener is constructed and arranged to attach the chassis frame to the support structure.

Abstract: A work surface apparatus for a vehicle cargo area includes a tailgate including at least two panel-supporting posts adapted for translating between a stowed position and a substantially horizontal deployed position to hold a work surface and a cargo area extender configurable for supporting in a substantially planar configuration by the deployed at least two panel-supporting posts. The cargo area extender may be defined by a folding panel. The folding panel may be defined by hingedly connected sections and may be stowed within a portion of the tailgate.

Abstract: A rear fairing system for a vehicle includes a roof foil on top of the vehicle roof and sidewall foils pivotally mounted to the vehicle sidewalls. The roof foil includes downwardly facing concavity and a roof foil curved convex upper surface extending laterally across the vehicle roof. A spring extends laterally across the vehicle roof in the downwardly facing concavity. A door foil extends aft of the roof foil with a curved convex upper surface continuing the roof foil curved convex upper surface. Cables extend from the vehicle rear doors to the sidewall foils adjacent the sidewall foil free edges. The cables are taut and strain the sidewall foils toward the vehicle rear doors with the vehicle rear doors closed.

Abstract: A vehicle front portion structure, first guides are formed in a lower inner wall portion that configures part of a wheel well, and are inclined outward in a vehicle width direction and in a vehicle rearward direction as seen in a plan view. Furthermore, first open portions that open toward the vehicle rearward direction are formed in rear end portions of the first guides. For this reason, airflows flow along vehicle width direction inner surfaces of the first guides such that the airflows are altered to flows in the vehicle rearward direction. Because of this, inside the wheel well the airflows flow in the vehicle rearward direction from the first open portions, so the airflows are restrained from being blown outward in the vehicle width direction from the wheel well resulting in the occurrence of air turbulence at due to the airflows rushing out from the wheel well is controlled.

Abstract: A strake may direct air around a structure that moves in a forward direction and that has a first side and a second side. The strake may include a first section that may curve inward and rearward around the structure and that may be shaped to direct oncoming air toward the second side. The strake may include a second section that may be positioned further in the forward direction than a portion of the structure and may be shaped to direct oncoming air toward the first or second side.

Abstract: An airflow management cover for a vehicle subsystem arranged proximate a section of the vehicle to guide oncoming ambient airflow when the vehicle is in motion includes a convex body. The convex body has an exterior surface shaped to redirect an external portion of the oncoming ambient airflow around the vehicle subsystem to thereby minimize aerodynamic drag and reduce aerodynamic lift on the vehicle body. The airflow management cover also includes an aperture defined by the convex body and configured to exhaust a stream of a subsystem portion of the oncoming airflow to rejoin with the redirected external portion of the oncoming airflow after the subsystem portion of the airflow has passed across the subsystem. The airflow management cover additionally includes a fastening flange extending from the convex body and configured for mounting to the vehicle section. A vehicle having such an airflow management cover is also disclosed.

Abstract: A rectifying device includes: at least one front rectifying member that is disposed adjacent to projecting components on a rear side of a vehicle with respect to the projecting components to extend substantially along a vehicle width direction and project downward; and a rear rectifying member that is disposed at a center in the vehicle width direction on the rear side of the vehicle with respect to the front rectifying member to extend substantially along the vehicle width direction and project downward. The projecting components are disposed to at least partly project from an underside part of a vehicle body and provided as a pair apart from each other in the vehicle width direction.

Abstract: A master link joint for a drive chain is disclosed. The disclosed master link joint includes two master links. Each master link includes a first half link and a second half link that engage each other along mating abutment surfaces. The two master links are disposed on opposite sides of the chain. The first half links are coupled by a pin that traverses the chain and the second half links are coupled by a bushing that traverses the chain. The mating abutment surfaces include a first ramp that meets a second offset ramp at a junction or root. An angle ? defined by the second ramps of the mating abutment surfaces and a line parallel to the rail or bottom pad of the half links ranges from about 45 to about 53°.

Abstract: An example method may include i) determining, by a robot having at least one foot, a representation of a coefficient of friction between the foot and a ground surface; ii) determining, by the robot, a representation of a gradient of the ground surface; iii) based on the determined representations of the coefficient of friction and the gradient, determining a threshold orientation for a target ground reaction force on the foot of the robot during a step; iv) determining the target ground reaction force, where the target ground reaction force comprises a magnitude and an orientation; v) determining an adjusted ground reaction force by adjusting the orientation of the target ground reaction force to be within the determined threshold orientation; and vi) causing the foot of the robot to apply a force on the ground surface equal to and opposing the adjusted ground reaction force during the step.

Abstract: A trailer includes at least a plurality of fabric support connections that retain a plurality of fabrics spaced apart from one another so as, if desired, to insulate the roof and side walls of the trailer. In one embodiment, the plurality of fabric support connections are connected by way of extrusions to some of the sides of the trailer and further provide insulation by forming a double wall on those sides. In another embodiment, the plurality of fabric support connections form a double wall only on certain portions of the top side of the trailer.

Abstract: The method is for producing a bus using a cutaway van chassis, the bus being of the type having a sliding passenger door and the chassis being of the type having a passenger door frame including a horizontal rail, an A-pillar extending to the rail and a B pillar extending to the rail, the A-pillar being adapted to receive a swinging door. In the method, the B-pillar and the rail are removed to produce a modified chassis and the remainder of the bus is constructed about the modified chassis.

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 cowling structure of a straddle-type vehicle, comprises a front opening forming section formed with a front opening which opens frontward in a vehicle body; a rear opening forming section formed with a rear opening which is placed rearward relative to the front opening and opens to a rear in the vehicle body; an inclined wall which is placed between a lower portion of the front opening forming section and a lower portion of the rear opening forming section, extends in a forward and rearward direction, and includes an inclined surface inclined to be higher as the inclined surfaces extends in a rearward direction; and an outer side wall protruding upward from an outer side portion of the inclined wall in a vehicle width direction of the vehicle body and extending in the forward and rearward direction.

Abstract: A convertible bicycle has separable front and rear wheel units. The convertible bicycle can operate in individual or in tandem mode as a tricycle unit. The rear wheel unit has a vertical interlocking gear which can interface with a frontal interlocking gear of the frontal wheel unit. The front wheel unit of an auxiliary bicycle can be detached and the remaining rear wheel unit attached to the rear wheel unit of another bicycle in order to form a tandem tricycle.

Abstract: A handlebar shock absorbing device includes a sleeve in which a tube is co-rotatably inserted. A rod is inserted into the tube. A first spring is axially received in the sleeve and contacts the tube. A second spring is located in the tube and located between the rod and a cap on top of the tube. The first and second springs absorb shocks transferred to the handlebar.

Abstract: A replacement shifter peg is easily stored and allows for broken shift levers to quickly be repaired while requiring minimal tool use. The replacement shifter peg includes an adapter arm, a pedal, and a fastener. The adapter arm receives a broken shift lever, while the pedal is connected to the adapter arm in order to serve as new shifter peg. The adapter arm is formed from a tubular body (with a shaft-receiving region defined inside), a mount end that receive the broken shift lever, and a free end to which the pedal is connected. Fastener receptacles traverse through the tubular body to provide multiple position choices for fastening the replacement shifter peg relative to a broken shift lever. The fastener is a set screw that creates a vise by pressing against a shift lever positioned within the shaft-receiving region.

Abstract: A system/assembly for a suspension fork for a bicycle is disclosed. A suspension system for use in a vehicle is also disclosed. A front suspension fork for a bicycle such as a mountain bike configured to contain a hydraulic fluid for fluid flow and in a flow path providing for compression damping and for rebound damping is also disclosed. A damper assembly configured to contain a hydraulic fluid for fluid flow in a flow path is also disclosed. The assembly/system generally comprises a set of inventive concepts/inventions (combination of inventive features) including (but not specifically limited to): (1) an externally-accessible adjustment mechanism; and (2) internal floating piston. The compression assembly/system of the suspension fork comprises a combination of improved functional assemblies including (but not limited to) an adjustment mechanism (e.g.

Abstract: This device is a reverse mechanism for a motorcycle with a sidecar. It is related to a motorcycle conversion assembly whereby the sidecar is outfitted with a mechanism to allow the motorcycle and sidecar combination apparatus to move in a rearward direction. The device is comprised of a retractable wheel, a drive system, a control mechanism, a battery power source and a structure to removably connect the drive and wheel to both the motorcycle and sidecar.

Abstract: An electric auxiliary drive for bicycles includes an electric motor having a stator which is connected to a bicycle frame. A rotor is connected to a rotatable part of a bottom bracket of a bicycle on a left-hand side in a direction of travel. The rotor has a magnet. A control device adjusts the power of the electric motor with a control circuit arrangement. A torque sensor is connected to the control circuit arrangement. The rotor is arranged in a co-rotating housing which is connected to a pedal crank and which is arranged on a bottom bracket shaft in an interlocking manner. The stator is arranged in a housing connected to the bicycle frame and secured against rotation.

Abstract: A bicycle sprocket comprises a sprocket body, a plurality of sprocket teeth, and at least one chain-curvature limiting protuberance. The sprocket body is configured to be rotatable about a rotational center axis. The plurality of sprocket teeth extend radially outward from an outer periphery of the sprocket body. The at least one chain-curvature limiting protuberance is configured to limit axial curvature of a bicycle chain engaging with an independent neighboring bicycle sprocket which is adjacent to the bicycle sprocket without another sprocket between the bicycle sprocket and the independent neighboring bicycle sprocket. The axial curvature is curvature of the bicycle chain relative to the bicycle sprocket when viewed from a radial direction perpendicular to the rotational center axis. The at least one chain-curvature limiting protuberance is disposed on at least one of an outward facing side and an inward facing side.

Abstract: A front derailleur includes a base member, a chain guide, a link mechanism and a cable guiding structure. The base member is fixedly coupled to a bicycle. The chain guide is configured to guide a chain. The link mechanism movably couples the chain guide to the base member between a retracted position and an extended position in response to movement of an operation cable. The cable guiding structure has one of bore, recess and groove formed on the link mechanism to guide the operation cable. The operation cable exits forwardly from the cable guiding structure within a sector having an angle of 150 degrees around the crank axis from an upper radius lying in a first plane that is perpendicular to a second plane containing a crank axis and a rear wheel axis.

Abstract: A maneuvering system is provided for single- or multi-tracked vehicles. The system includes an electric motor and an output system which can be coupled to a vehicle transmission so that with the help of the electric motor the vehicle can be moved at least backwards. The electric motor is connected to the output system by a flexible shaft or a drive shaft.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a bulbous bow for a sea-going vessel, said bow comprising a load-carrying inner structure mounted at the stem of the vessel and an outer shell structure defining the hydrodynamic properties of the bulbous bow, wherein said outer shell structure is provided with a sub-structure for replaceably mounting on the inner structure. The invention further concerns a seagoing vessel comprising such bulbous bow as well as a method of producing a bulbous bow and a method of mounting or replacing a bulbous bow.

Abstract: A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second vessels that are spaced apart during use. A first frame spans between the vessels. A second frame spans between the vessels. The frames are spaced apart and connected to the vessels in a configuration that spaces the vessels apart. The first frame connects to the first vessel with a universal joint and to the second vessel with a hinged connection. The second frame connects to the second vessel with a universal joint and to the first vessel with a hinged or pinned connection. Each of the frames extends upwardly in an inverted u-shape, providing a space under the frame and in between the barges that enables a marine vessel to be positioned in between the barges and under the frames.

Abstract: Flow modifiers are positioned at one or more discrete points along the underside of a boat hull to generate secondary wakes that interfere with the primary wake generated by the boat hull and result in a desired modified wake useful for various watersports. The flow modifiers are formed integrally with the boat hull or affixed thereto, and can be selectively extendable and retractable relative thereto.

Abstract: A full contact pontoon floating deck is revealed. An upper and a lower assembly grooves are disposed concavely on an upper and a lower ends of each of two sides of a pontoon respectively. A connecting rod is connected to the two pontoons by upper connecting members and lower connecting members. One end of the upper connecting member and one end of the lower connecting member are connected to the upper and the lower assembly grooves of the pontoon respectively by upper and lower assembly members while an upper and a lower connecting portions on the other end of the upper and the lower connecting members are connected to an upper and a lower connecting grooves of the connecting rod respectively. Thereby the tight connection forms a fully-sealed design with good support strength. No vapor space is formed so that environmental requirements are met.

Abstract: A foldable sun cover mountable on a watersports tower of a boat. The sun cover includes a pair of frames connected to a pair of hubs mounted on opposite sides of the tower, each hub having a pair of movable mounts. Each of the movable mounts is connected to one of the frames and independently movable to orient the frames each to a locked and deployed position in which each frame is locked in a substantially horizontal position so that each frame is substantially aligned with and parallel to the other frame.

Abstract: A mooring device for mooring a water craft to a mooring berth. The mooring device includes an engaging element borne by the water craft or the mooring berth, and a lock borne by the mooring berth or the water craft, respectively. The lock includes two catch bars spaced out and extending vertically, at least a part of the engaging element being adapted to engaging between the two bars so as to be held by the lock and enabling the mooring of the water craft to the mooring berth. The catch bars are mobile relative to each other between a locking position in which the catch bars are brought closer to each other and maintain the engaging element and an unlocking position in which the catch bars are moved apart to enable the removal or insertion of the engaging element.

Abstract: A towing device intended to equip the deck of a ship (10) and comprising a winch (16), a cable (14) and a fairlead (20), the cable (14) circulating in the fairlead (20) under the action of the winch (16), the fairlead (20) comprising a frame (21) and at least one first and one second sectors, the sectors making it possible to guide the cable (14) in a channel formed in each of the sectors. The device comprises an articulation with a degree of freedom allowing the rotation of the second sector relative to the frame (21) about an axis contained in a plane comprising a first direction in which the cable can extend in the first sector, characterized in that the first sector is secured to the frame (21) and is interposed between the winch (16) and the second sector.

Abstract: A hoisting system, including: a hoisting crane including a hoisting cable, a craft, and a connector catch assembly for interconnecting the hoisting crane and the craft or a load/cargo on the craft. The connector catch assembly includes: a connector body, and a connector catch having a funnel-shaped trap-cage, whereby one of the connector body and the connector catch is attached to the hoisting cable and the other of the connector body and the connector catch is attached to the craft or the load on the craft. A wide side of the funnel shaped trap-cage is directed toward the connector body on approaching one another, whereas an opposite narrow side of the funnel shaped trap-cage has the connector catch mounted therein for releasably holding the connector body.

Abstract: A closed-loop hydraulic control system that may arrest the motion of attached devices in the event of loss of electrical or hydraulic power or in the event of an emergency. Gangways from a ship to a platform and ladders on fire trucks may have hydraulic control systems that allow for free motion in several different directions in order to keep stability in rough waters or shifting ground. If the gangway or ladder begins to fall due to loss of hydraulic power or a failure in the securing of one end, the closed-loop control system may detect these situations and actuate the closing of valves to limit or stop the falling motion of the gangway or ladder. Various control or damping algorithms may be employed to yield a desired and controlled arresting of motion.

Abstract: A stabilizing device includes a double-ended paddle having an intermediate coupling. The stabilizing device is inserted into a channel running perpendicularly through a hull of a kayak which is configured to accommodate the stabilizing device.

Abstract: An adjustable fin for use on a surfboard, the adjustable fin comprising: a base which comprises a mounting means for mounting the adjustable fin to a surfboard, and a member extending in a direction contrary to the mounting means. The adjustable fin further comprises a fin section comprising two outer fin surfaces which meet at a leading edge and a trailing edge; an underside surface comprising an opening to an internal cavity, the internal cavity configured to house the member and enable slidable movement of the member in a direction towards the leading edge or the trailing edge; and a locking means that is manipulate and which projects into the internal cavity, wherein the locking means can releasably couple to the member at one of two or more locking positions thereby preventing slidable movement of the member.

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.