Abstract: A cable car carriage for transporting goods or passengers has two opposing spaced-apart crawlers. Each of the crawlers has a crawler chain composed of juxtaposed chain links. A support cable can be inserted between the opposing crawlers on the opposing chain links of the crawler chains. A pressing mechanism connects the crawlers with one another, and is designed to adjust the distance between the crawlers as well as the pressing force of the two crawlers relative to each other and/or the pressing force of the two crawlers against the support cable. The crawler chains are driven in a circulating movement by a drive via a crawler running gear, thus moving the cable car carriage along the support cable. A cable crane, a passenger gondola, a cable saddle, and a transport assembly employing the cable car carriage are also disclosed.

Abstract: A gasket for sealing between the open end of a manway nozzle body of a containment vessel and an associated cover comprising a resilient annular ring member having a bail including a plurality of rigid arcuate inserts spaced about the bail that extends between radially inner and radially outer depending legs. The bail includes at least one annular upstanding chevron extending about an upper surface and at least one annular depending chevron extending about a lower surface. The inserts and bail have about the same thickness. A method includes compressing the gasket between the manway nozzle and cover, and the rigid inserts limit the compression of the gasket.

Abstract: A variable securing configuration for an interior equipment element on the body of a vehicle, particularly a passenger seat on the side wall of a rail vehicle, includes at least one body-side engagement device and a securing rail connected to the interior equipment element. In order to be able to produce such a securing configuration easily and cost-effectively, the body has recesses disposed at equal distances between one another in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and at least one retention element of the engagement device engages with the recesses. The engagement device is connected to the securing rail in such a way that the securing rail with the interior equipment element is adjustable relative to the engagement device in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by an adjustment path corresponding to at least the spacing between two successive recesses.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an actuator for controlling a wheelset of a rail vehicle comprising: an axle casing for fastening to an undercarriage or to a wheelset bearing housing of the rail vehicle; a synchronized cylinder that is provided in the axle casing and that comprises a piston surface that has a piston rod passing through the axle casing at each of its two areal sides; and a housing that is movable in accordance with a movement of the synchronized cylinder with respect to the axle casing, wherein a piston spring element that connects a respective piston rod to the housing is arranged at the end of the respective piston rod remote from the piston surface.

Abstract: The railway vehicle bogie, comprising a body and two axles, the body comprising two beams extending in a longitudinal direction, each axle comprising a pair of wheels each provided with a tire and a connecting device extending between said wheels, each axle comprising an axle box extending in a transverse direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and at least partially surrounding the connecting device. The beams of the body are connected to each other by the axles, the axle box of each axle being rigidly fixed to each of said beams.

Abstract: A permanent magnet retarder comprises a housing and a cylinder. The cylinder (2) is inserted into the housing (1) and can move up and down relative to the housing (1). The housing (1) is further provided with a conductor (3) and a permanent magnet (4) therein which are disposed oppositely and constitute a permanent magnet eddy current deceleration assembly. The conductor (3) is fixedly disposed on an inner wall of the housing (1) and the permanent magnet (4) is fixedly disposed on the cylinder (2); alternatively, the conductor (3) is fixedly disposed on the cylinder (2) and the permanent magnet (4) is fixedly disposed on the inner wall of the housing (1). The housing (1) is further provided with an upper return permanent magnet (5) and a lower return permanent magnet (6) therein disposed oppositely.

Abstract: A track geometry measurement system includes a plurality of wheels, a frame, and an inertial measurement unit. The inertial measurement unit is coupled to the frame and includes at least one gyroscope.

Abstract: A train control system configured to automatically execute and ensure compliance with all requirements for radio blocking. A radio blocking module of the physical train control system of a lead train retrieves and displays the appropriate clearance points for acceptance by the train driver of the lead train. Once accepted, the clearance points are transmitted to a trailing train for display and acceptance by the train driver of the trailing train. An accepted clearance point is passed to the train control system for use as the next destination point for navigation purposes. The train control system can also electronically log all acts to comply with applicable radio blocking requirements.

Abstract: A system for controlling a level crossing comprising one or more transceivers located in proximity of a level crossing area on a first side of a railway track; one or more corresponding passive reflective targets located in proximity of the level crossing area on a second side opposite to the first side where each transceiver is located; a control unit connected to each transceiver; wherein each target receives RF signals coming from each transceiver and sends back corresponding reflected signals; each transceiver is arranged to elaborate said reflected signals so as to calculate predetermined parameters values; the control unit acquires said parameters values from each transceiver and elaborates them so as to detect the presence of a train in an area around the level crossing area and, in case of presence of said train, to send a warning message and/or close bars of the level crossing.

Abstract: A train-position detection device (1) includes: a radio-wave's angle-of-arrival calculator (14) configured to calculate an angle of arrival of a radio wave on the basis of a reception signal received by an array antenna (11) and a receiver (12); a position acquisition unit (13) for a ground-based wireless communication apparatus, configured to acquire information on an installation position of a ground-based wireless communication apparatus (30) from the reception signal; a train-position calculator (15) configured to calculate a train position on the basis of a movement distance of a train (40); a correction-amount-to-train-position calculator (16b) configured to calculate a train-position correction amount, by using the radio wave's angle of arrival calculated by the radio-wave's angle-of-arrival calculator (14), the installation position of the ground-based wireless communication apparatus (30) acquired by the position acquisition unit (13) for a ground-based wireless communication apparatus, and the train

Abstract: A system and method identifies vehicles to be included in a multi-vehicle system that is to travel along one or more routes for an upcoming trip, and determines plural different potential builds of the multi-vehicle system. The different potential builds represent different sequential orders of the vehicles in the multi-vehicle system. The system and method also simulate travels of the different potential builds for the upcoming trip, calculate a safety metric, consumption metric, and/or build metric for the different potential builds based on travels that are simulated, and generates a quantified evaluation of the safety metric, consumption metric, and/or build metric for the different potential builds for use in selecting a chosen potential build of the different potential builds. The chosen potential build is used to build the multi-vehicle system for the upcoming trip.

Abstract: A protection method for a railway network, which is divided into section segments by section elements and can be traveled upon by vehicles. In order to optimize the vehicle sequence in the railway network, different train sequence point types are specified and different braking curves of the same braking curve type are provided by the vehicles. Each of the different braking curves of the same braking curve type of the particular vehicle is associated with one of the different train sequence point types.

Abstract: The invention provides an alarm comprising: (i) a plurality of trackside sensors with known locations each sensor to measure at least one characteristic of each railcar wheelset as it passes that sensor's location; (ii) an information store to receive, store and later provide the railcar wheelset characteristics measured by the track-side sensors; (iii) a preset or predetermined trigger pattern of wheelset characteristics associated with wheelset failure or some other railcar condition requiring alarm or notification action; and (iv) a comparator to compare historical measured characteristics about a particular wheelset from the information store to the trigger pattern. The alarm is triggered responsive to a comparator indication of a suitable match between chronologically contiguous historical measured characteristics about a particular wheelset in the information store with the trigger pattern.

Abstract: A system for controlling a level crossing between a railway track and a road, the system comprising a first couple of transmitters and a second couple of transmitters in proximity of a level crossing area; a first couple of receivers and a second couple of receivers opposite to the transmitters with respect to the railway track, the first couple of transmitters and receivers located on a first side of the road and the second couple of transmitters and receivers located opposite to the first side, a control unit sending and receiving signals from said transmitters and receivers, wherein each couple of transmitters transmits a first beam from a first transmitter towards a corresponding first receiver, and a second beam from a second transmitter towards an opposite second receiver, the control unit activates sending at least one second beam and sends a warning message and/or close bars of the level crossing upon interruption of at least one first beam due to the presence of the train on the railway track.

Abstract: Controlling a level crossing of a railway track by providing a train having an onboard processor communicating with a wayside processor associated to a level crossing, said train having a forward end and a rear end; moving the train forward along the railway track lowering down gates of the level crossing when train is at a predetermined distance upon detection of the train approaching the level crossing; when the forward end passes over a first reference point defining the beginning of an island area of the level crossing, sending a first message from the onboard safety processor towards the wayside processor informing that the train is approaching the level crossing; maintaining down gates; when the rear end passes over a second reference point defining the end of the island area, sending a second message from the onboard safety processor to the wayside processor informing that the train has left the level crossing; and lifting the gates.

Abstract: Controlling a level crossing includes one or more transceivers located in proximity of a level crossing area on a first side of a railway track; corresponding passive reflective targets located in proximity of the level crossing area on a second side of the railway track opposite to the first side where each transceiver is located and a control unit connected to each transceiver. Each target is arranged to receive RF signals coming from each transceiver and to send back corresponding reflected signals. Each transceiver is arranged to elaborate said reflected signals to calculate predetermined parameters values. Also, the control unit is arranged to acquire said parameters values from each transceiver and to elaborate them to detect the presence of a train in an area around the level crossing area and, in case of presence of said train, to send a warning message and/or close bars of the level crossing.

Abstract: A strap dispenser includes a main body and two loading units. The loading units are configured to receive a strapping roll. The loading units are connected with a connecting member and an elastic member. When in use, a strapping roll is first placed on one of the loading units to be guided and located between the loading units through the connecting member and the elastic member. When the strapping roll is pulled, the strap dispenser can prevent the strapping roll from being jammed or pulled out of the loading units due to the action of the centrifugal force.

Abstract: A material-handling device provided comprising a frame for elevating an object from a surface on which the object is resting and for transporting the object across the surface, a side grip coupled to the frame for engaging and releasing a side portion of the object, and a neck grip/lip hook coupled to the frame for engaging and releasing the neck portion or lip portion of the object. Elevating the object comprises urging the side grip against the side portion in the first direction and urging the neck grip or lip hook in a second direction. The first direction points toward a longitudinal axis of the object and away from the frame. The second direction points toward the longitudinal axis of the object and toward the frame. The object is one of a water bottle and a paint bucket.

Abstract: An invention relates to picking and storing of products and one of its objectives is to reduce manual work. The invention concerns a system for storing the products, wherein the system comprises a wall (301) with openings (304), (305) that enable reaching a first repository (302) and a second repository (303) from a customer side (306) of the wall, and closures (307), (308) in the wall to cover and disclose the openings. The system further comprises a cart (310) for picking the products during a picking stage, the cart including the first repository (302) and the second repository (303). The system is configured to receive the cart into a parking place (309) beside the wall so that the first repository (302) is reachable through a first opening and the second repository is reachable through a second opening.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for restraining the movement of a wheeled transport apparatus using a restraining device. The restraining device may include an elongated frame component having an upstanding rear portion and a base portion. The base portion is configured to be secured to a floor surface. A loading member may be provided, located adjacent the elongated frame component. The loading member defines a ramp surface to guide a rotational movement of a wheel of the wheeled transport apparatus into a receiving space. In certain aspects, the elongated frame component comprises an angle iron defining a length and having a substantially uniform L-shaped cross-section. The device may further include a locking member pivotally coupled to the elongated frame component and configured to retainingly engage a structural component of the wheeled transport apparatus.

Abstract: A carriage-apparatus; the carriage-apparatus includes a board-body, a first wheel-unit, a second wheel-unit, rod and an attachment-clamp. In a preferred embodiment, the rod is adjustable via telescopic means. The attachment-clamp is configured to attach the carriage-apparatus to a conventional shopping-cart. The carriage apparatus is useful for providing a safe, convenient, and entertaining way for parents to watch their children while shopping in stores.

Abstract: A compact multifunction collapsible stroller and cart which provides increased convenience with its small factor when collapsed. It is able to be reversibly converted from a stroller to a shopping or utility cart. The seat and receptacle of the invention have no rigid connections to the wheeled frame, instead they are suspended in place by non-rigid connections such as cables or wires connecting them to the wheeled frame. The wheeled frame may be telescopic and collapsible, and can be wrapped in the flexible material of the seat or cart receptacle thereby allowing the seat or cart receptacle to act as a carrying bag.

Abstract: An electronic device mounting system for mounting an electronic device to a cart includes a cart that may have a child seated therein. An electronic device is provided and a mounting unit is removably coupled to the cart. The electronic device is removably positioned in the mounting unit and the mounting unit is positioned at a selected orientation with respect to the cart. In this way the mounting unit facilitates the electronic device to be accessible to the child thereby occupying the child.

Abstract: A beach sled having a first flexible panel and the second flexible panel adapted to be pulled simultaneously over a beach surface via the handle member for transporting items over beach surfaces.

Abstract: A spacer is interposed between a rim core metal and an electronic part, so that the electronic part can be easily disposed. An opening is formed in the spacer such that the opening is positioned to face an overflow portion that is formed in a mold for molding of a resin layer and that is provided for a fluid synthetic resin raw material to overflow. Even when air bubbles are generated in the synthetic resin raw material between the spacer and a core metal, the synthetic resin raw material overflowing to the overflow portion can easily eject the air bubbles to the overflow portion via the opening and the air bubbles can be prevented from remaining in the resin layer.

Abstract: A truck steering wheel hub adapter that comprises of a hub adapter body having a top, a middle and a bottom, the top of the hub adapter body defines a steering wheel receiving circular plate that defines a first hole receiving arrangement and a second hole receiving arrangement and the steering wheel receiving circular plate defines a central axis point, the first hole receiving arrangement defines a first set of three apertures having a central axis point that are equally spaced apart from each other and that are all equally distant from the central axis of the steering wheel receiving circular plate, the second hole receiving arrangement defines a second set of five apertures having a central axis point that are equally spaced apart from each other and that are all equally distant from the central axis of the steering wheel receiving circular plate and they are arranged in a staggered position from the first hole receiving arrangement and are in a position that is further out from the central axis than the

Abstract: A steering column assembly (10) including a mounting structure (20); a column housing (50) having a wall opening (54) and being fixed in position for upward and downward pivotal motion; a tilt screw (72) having a threaded shank and a gear; a tilt nut (80) and optionally a bushing surrounding the tilt nut positioned at least partially within and contacting a surface defining wall opening (54) and having a threaded bore adapted to receive the tilt screw, the contact between the tilt nut and the wall opening such that the load transmitted from the wall opening to the tilt nut is substantially on axis with the threaded bore; a motor (96) for raising and lowering the column housing by rotating the gear portion and causing the tilt nut to advance toward or away from the gear, causing the column housing to raise or lower, and wherein the longitudinal axis of the threaded shank can pivot fore or aft as the column housing is raised or lowered.

Abstract: A steering column system includes a steering column shaft. Also included is a steering input device coupled to the steering column shaft. Further included is an energy absorbing mechanism operatively engaged with at least one of the steering column shaft and the steering input device. Yet further included is a column adjustment assembly configured to translate the steering column shaft between a retracted position and a driving position. Also included is at least one signal indicating whether the steering column shaft is in the retracted position or the driving position, and when the steering column shaft is in the retracted position, directional control of a vehicle is automated and the energy absorbing mechanism is in a non-operational state, and when the steering column shaft is returned to the driving position as indicated by the at least one signal, the energy absorbing mechanism is in an operational state.

Abstract: A method may be used to produce a steering column for a motor vehicle that includes an inner steering column tube that receives a steering shaft such that the steering shaft is rotatable about its longitudinal axis, an outer steering column tube that receives the inner steering column tube and has a longitudinal slot that extends in a direction of the longitudinal axis, and a clamping apparatus that can be switched over between a release position in which the inner steering column tube is adjustable relative to the outer steering column tube and a fixing position in which the inner steering column tube is fixed relative to the outer steering column tube. The longitudinal slot may have a greater width in the release position than in the fixing position. The method may involve, amongst other steps, manufacturing at least one single blank of the outer steering column tube and/or of the inner steering column tube using an extrusion process.

Abstract: A plug including a hub which extends along a central axis and is defined radially by a side wall wherein an annular groove is formed, which receives a sealing member, the groove provided between a bottom wall and first annular edge wall, and a second annular edge wall, which axially define the groove, the hub being formed by the combination of a first hub section on which the first edge wall is formed, and a second hub section on which the second edge wall is formed, the first hub section and the second hub section being assembled so that they meet at a gasket face which is secant to the central axis and the bottom wall of the groove, so the line of the intersection of the gasket face with the bottom wall is contained axially between the first and second edge wall over the entire perimeter of the groove.

Abstract: A calibration system for an electric power steering system includes a hardware-in-loop (HIL) test fixture, and an electric power steering system mounted to the HIL test fixture. The electric power steering system includes a power steering rack, and an intermediate shaft (I-shaft) mechanically connected to the power steering rack. An electric motor is operatively connected to the HIL test fixture. A clutch assembly is operatively connected between the electric motor and the I-shaft. The clutch assembly is operable to selectively connect the electric motor with the I-shaft.

Abstract: A steering control information calculation unit (2) calculates a graph of steering control information in accordance with steering control information acquired by a steering control information acquisition unit (1). A mark information input unit (3) acquires mark information input by an adjusting person. A mark information processing unit (4) sets a mark on the graph of the steering control information when the mark information input unit (3) acquires the mark information. An adjustment information display unit (6) displays the graph of the steering control information and the mark set by the mark information processing unit (4) to be superimposed.

Abstract: A steering control method for a vehicle, may include determining, by a controller, whether or not a vehicle is in a high-speed turning driving condition based on factors reflecting a driving state of the vehicle; determining, by the controller, whether or not a rapid acceleration is occurring in the vehicle when the controller determines that the vehicle is in the high-speed turning driving condition; and providing, by the controller, restoration compensation torque to a steering restoration direction of the vehicle by use of a steering motor when the controller determines that the rapid acceleration is occurring.

Abstract: A method for operating a steering assist system of a motor vehicle, in which during a steering movement of the driver while driving the vehicle a steering assistance is determined. The steering assistance provided by an electro-hydraulic or electro-mechanical drive and may depend on the vehicle speed. The steering assistance providing a supportive force or a supporting moment to the steering system, wherein the provision of the steering assistance depends on the result of a judgment of whether there is a discrepancy between the determined steering assistance and the driver's steering intention based on a steering movement of the driver and a current value at least one steering parameter. A discrepancy exists between the steering assistance and the driver's intention to drive when a current value of a steering parameter exceeds a predetermined limit value.

Abstract: Example power steering assembly mounts with tapered protrusions apparatus disclosed herein include a power steering assembly. The power steering assembly includes a housing. The housing includes a flexible mount and a rigid mount to attach the power steering assembly to a subframe.

Abstract: A lane keeping control device performs lane keeping control to allow a host vehicle (V) to travel in a travel lane (21) in which the host vehicle is currently traveling. The lane keeping control device continues to perform the lane keeping control such that the host vehicle travels toward a branch road (30) ahead, when the branch road (30) has been detected, and a turn signal (WL) has been activated to indicate a direction toward the branch road (30).

Abstract: [Problem] An object of the present invention is to provide a motor control unit that achieves desired performance more simply with higher accuracy by setting a frequency characteristic according to a state of the control unit and automatically adjusting a control gain by the set value, and to provide an electric power steering apparatus equipped with the same.

Abstract: An axle assembly having an axle beam and a kingpin. The axle beam may have a kingpin receiving hole that may have a tapered portion that extends between a lower surface of the axle beam and an upper surface of the axle beam. The kingpin may be disposed in the kingpin receiving hole and may have a kingpin taper that mates with the tapered portion.

Abstract: A method for assisting entry or exit of a motor vehicle into and from a parking space. The motor vehicle equipped with a steering wheel and at least one steering servomotor capable of applying a steering angle steered wheels of the motor vehicle. A control unit actuates the steering servomotor for carrying out an automatic parking process, in which case, during the parking process there is no mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steered wheels and the steering wheel does not move.

Abstract: A rear subframe structure is provided with a rear subframe including a front cross member, and a pair of left and right side members connected to the front cross member, and further including a vehicle-body mounting portion formed on both ends of the front cross member. The rear subframe includes a tunnel portion formed in a middle of a lower portion of the front cross member, and a brace extending in the vehicle width direction, and including a tunnel-portion mounting portion on left and right ends thereof. The brace includes a middle downwardly bulging portion bulging downwardly, and an upwardly bulging portion continued outwardly of the middle downwardly bulging portion and bulging upwardly. An inflection point between the middle downwardly bulging portion and the upwardly bulging portion is substantially located on an imaginary line linearly connecting the left and right tunnel-portion mounting portions in the vehicle width direction.

Abstract: A tension rod supporting part (14) is provided at a sub-frame front structure (10) of a front part of a front sub-frame (5); the side member (6) is disposed upward in one side and extended rearward from the tension rod supporting part (14); a rack arrangement step (A) opened downward for arranging a steering rack (55) is formed behind the tension rod supporting portion (14) and under the side member (6); and a stabilizer support part (62) is provided in the rack arrangement step (A).

Abstract: A vehicle front structure includes a front side member extending in a vehicle front-rear direction in a front portion of a vehicle body, an upper side member disposed above the front side member in a vehicle and extending in the vehicle front-rear direction, and a suspension tower joined to the front side member and the upper side member. The suspension tower is made of aluminum alloy integrally formed by press working. The vehicle front structure is capable of being reduced in weight and being more easily manufactured without introducing new equipment.

Abstract: A vehicle frame member includes: an outer panel configured to be disposed at a vehicle outer side, and having a U-shaped cross-section open toward a vehicle inner side; an inner panel configured to be disposed at the vehicle inner side, having a U-shaped cross-section open toward the vehicle outer side, and configuring a closed cross section structure together with the outer panel by both opening-ends of the inner panel respectively abutting and being joined to both opening-ends of the outer panel; and a bead formed at one or both abutting-joint portions between the outer panel and the inner panel, and projecting toward an outside of the closed cross section structure.

Abstract: A vehicle front structure includes: a dash panel; a front side member; a suspension tower coupled to a upper part of the front side member; a dash cross member attached to the dash panel, the dash cross member being located at a more vehicle-upward position than a upper end of the suspension tower; and a suspension tower brace including a first coupling portion coupled to the upper end of the suspension tower and a second coupling portion coupled to the dash cross member. The first coupling portion is located at a more vehicle-downward position than the second coupling portion.

Abstract: A front subframe structure includes front and rear cross members, a pair of left and right side members, and a vehicle body mounting portion disposed on front ends of the side members. The side member has a lateral widening portion at a front end thereof, wherein the lateral widening portion bulges outward in a vehicle width direction. The front cross member has a front widening portion at an end portion thereof in the vehicle width direction, wherein the front widening portion bulges forward of the vehicle. A portion of the front cross member excluding the front widening portion is disposed on the rear side with respect to the vehicle body mounting portion, and on the front side with respect to a rear end of the lateral widening portion.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure for absorbing side impacts includes a pipe member extending laterally from a first lateral side of a vehicle frame to a second lateral side of the vehicle frame. The vehicle body structure also includes a lower stamped member or assembly and an upper stamped member. The lower stamped member or assembly is disposed on an underside of the pipe member and extends laterally from the first lateral side of the vehicle to the second lateral side of the vehicle. The upper side stamped member is disposed over the pipe member to sandwich the pipe member between the lower side and the upper side stamped members. The upper side stamped member extends laterally from the first lateral side of the vehicle frame to the second lateral side of the vehicle frame.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame system having a frame rail that extends along and is laterally offset from a longitudinal axis. A body is mounted to the frame system, and includes a rocker panel that extends along the longitudinal axis, and is disposed outboard of the first frame rail. A side load transfer device is positioned between the frame rail and the rocker panel. The side load transfer device is attached to one of the frame rail or the body. The side load transfer device is operable to transfer an applied load from the rocker panel to the frame rail. The applied load being applied to the rocker panel in an inboard direction transverse to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A motorised kart (10) has a chassis (12), a front wheel axle (14), an engine (16) mounted to the chassis and a transmission to transmit drive from the engine to the front wheel axle. The transmission includes a differential unit (20).

Abstract: A vehicle pillar structure including: a pillar outer panel that extends with a length direction substantially in a vehicle vertical direction and configures a first part of a vehicle pillar, the vehicle pillar including a first column extending substantially along the vehicle vertical direction and a second column disposed at a predetermined spacing from the first column and extending substantially along the vehicle vertical direction; a pillar inner panel that configures a second part of the vehicle pillar, that extends with a length direction in the substantially vehicle vertical direction so as to face the pillar outer panel; and a weld portion at which an end in a short direction of one of the pillar outer panel or the pillar inner panel is abutted against a flat face provided at the other of the pillar outer panel or the pillar inner panel, and welded to the flat face.

Abstract: A vehicle pillar structure, including: a first pillar; a second pillar that is disposed a predetermined distance away from the first pillar substantially in a vehicle front-rear direction, with an upper end portion of the second pillar being coupled to an upper end portion of the first pillar and with a lower end portion of the second pillar being coupled to a lower end portion of the first pillar; a transparent member that spans between the first pillar and the second pillar to thereby cover an opening formed by the first pillar and the second pillar, and through which an area exterior to the vehicle can be seen; and a reinforcement member that couples a vehicle upper portion side of the first pillar to a vehicle upper portion side of the second pillar substantially in the vehicle front-rear direction.