Abstract: A ring binder mechanism for holding loose-leaf pages includes a housing and a plurality of rings for holding the loose-leaf pages. Each ring has a first ring member and a second ring member. The first ring member is movable relative to the housing and the second ring member between a closed position and an opened position. In the closed position, the first and second ring members form a substantially continuous, closed loop for allowing loose-leaf pages retained by the rings to be moved along the rings from one ring member to the other. In the opened position, the first and second ring members form a discontinuous, open loop for adding or removing loose-leaf pages. The first and second ring members are generally mirror images of each other. Each of the ring members has a length and at least two different radii of curvature along the length of the rings.

Abstract: An apparatus for selectively bracing and squaring opposite covers of a notebook includes a portion associated with an inner surface of one notebook cover and a connector associated with an inner surface of an opposite cover. When the connector and unfolded brace are attached to one another, the notebook is held in a generally square configuration wherein the opposing covers are disposed generally parallel to one another.

Abstract: Devices have a flexible housing with an inside chamber having a closed and open end. A first chemiluminescent fluid is disposed in a breakable container in the chamber, and a second chemiluminescent fluid is in the chamber. A tip assembly is attached to the housing and includes a nib movably disposed in the body, and a filter element may be positioned within the body to prevent passage of broken particles from the container to the nib tip. A resilient element is used to impose an outward biasing force on the nib. A porous material is disposed over an outer surface of the nib tip and securely held in place. The device is activated for use by bending the housing to break the container causing the first and second chemiluminescent fluids to mix and react, providing a chemiluminescent solution that flows to the tip assembly for dispensing onto a desired surface.

Abstract: A holder for holding at least two utensils to an external surface. The holder includes a base having front and back faces, and a top, bottom and two side edges; a connector coupled to the back face of the base and adapted to be connected to the external surface; and a ledge having top and bottom faces and top, bottom and two side edges. The ledge back face is adhered to the front face of the base. The ledge is pivotal with respect to the base so that the top and bottom faces are substantially perpendicular to the base. The top, bottom or both ledge faces are adapted to connect to a utensil. A method of using the holder to hold a writing instrument and pad of note papers is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pen is provided that utilizes actuating components of a conventional push-button type ballpoint, but which are actuated in a novel and unique manner by the use of an externally mounted lever. The externally mounted and movable lever provides a unique attractiveness to the pen and simulates the lever action used with Early American Western rifles, which in addition to providing a function to the pens, provides an attractive and unique-looking pen which can be combined with other features. A conical nose can be formed of brass which would simulate the end of a bullet and a tubular member can be formed of wood simulating a rifle stock. Also various engraving such as used on many Early American Western rifles can be incorporated into the outer surface of tubular member.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to an apparatus and method for creating pixelated artwork composed of coloring element pixels. In some embodiments, a system converts the millions of pixels and colors of a digital image to a simplified color template with numbers assigned to particular colors. In one embodiment, a plastic grid is configured to cover the color template and receives crayons whose arrangement is determined by the numbers/colors of the color template.

Abstract: An adjustable and maneuverable taxidermy stand may include a base assembly; a lower hinge assembly adjustably attached to the base assembly; an upper hinge assembly pivotally attached to the lower hinge assembly; a hub assembly adjustably attached to the upper hinge assembly; and at least one mounting plate assembly adjustably attached to the hub assembly. Each assembly may be attached to an adjacent assembly using a shaft collar subassembly. Each shaft collar subassembly may include a threaded collar half removably attached to a non-threaded collar half; and a fastener attaching the threaded collar half to the non-threaded collar half, wherein when the threaded collar half is attached to the non-threaded collar half an inner diameter of the shaft collar subassembly is sized to accommodate a shaft tubing from any of the various assemblies.

Abstract: A three dimensional visual element includes a decal or other device to simulate a crack or break within the wall on which the visual elements is mounted. The visual element also includes a functional feature, such as a light, shelf support electronic device, or the like, so that the visual element also provides some utility. In one example, a three dimensional representation of a soccer ball is provided wherein the soccer ball is surrounded by a clear plastic decal having a cracking so as to represent cracks within the wall on which the device is mounted. Within the shell of the soccer ball in this exemplary embodiment, are lighting elements which allow the device to be used as a nightlight.

Abstract: A circular wheel is aligned in a rotational plane and has a peripheral outfacing surface symmetrical about the plane of rotational. A center line of the width of the peripheral outfacing surface is sinusoidal around the wheel. The wheel may have a central hub, a rim, a medial wheel structure between the hub and the rim, and a tire mounted on the rim. The outfacing surface may be that of the hub, the medial wheel structure, the rim, or the tire depending on the application.

Abstract: A caster has a yoke portion and wheel forks pivotally connected to the yoke portion at a pivot connection. The pivot connection defines a pivot axis. A wheel is rotatably connected to the wheel fork at a wheel axis. A brake lever is operatively connected to the pivot connection to pivot about the pivot axis. The brake lever moves a brake pad between an engaged position and a disengaged position as the brake lever is pivoted about the pivot axis. In the engaged position, brake pad is pressed against the wheel with a cam operatively connected to the brake lever, and wherein the disengaged position, the cam cooperates with the brake pad in a manner such that the brake pad releases from the wheel.

Abstract: A reversible spindle embodiment for a small sailboat dolly axle includes 2 spindle elements, one on each end of the same reversible spindle embodiment connected by a central interconnecting mounting element. Each spindle element is designed to mate with a wheel hub having a different size diameter and/or width. The unused spindle element and the central interconnecting mounting element are inserted into the hollow end of the dolly axle and secured with fasteners through the walls of the axle and mounting element. The desired spindle element is inserted through the wheel hub and secured. To mount a wheel having a different hub size matching the unused spindle element, the fasteners are removed, the reversible spindle is rotated 180 degrees and the fasteners reinstalled.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a rear axle includes: a brake flange press-fitting step of press-fitting a brake flange to an outer peripheral surface of a rear axle housing; a brake flange welding step of welding the rear axle housing and the brake flange; an axle end press-fitting step of press-fitting an axle end to an inner peripheral surface of an end portion of the rear axle housing; and an axle end welding step of welding the rear axle housing and the axle end.

Abstract: Expanded rubber articles (11) and processes for making such, comprising: partially curing an expandable rubber formulation (2) by heating it in a first mold cavity (1) to form a molded blank (3); releasing the molded blank (3) from the first mold cavity (1) and allowing the molded blank (5) to expand to form an expanded molded blank (4); and further curing and expanding the expanded molded blank (4) by heating it to form the expanded rubber article (11) comprising an expanded rubber part (6), wherein the expanded molded blank (4) is heated in a second mold cavity (5). Optionally, the expanded molded blank (4) is contacted with a further rubber formulation (7) and a substrate comprising a base material (9) and an elastomer bonding layer (8) in the second mold cavity (5) to form an expanded rubber article additionally comprising a solid rubber part (10) and a substrate (8, 9).

Abstract: In a non-pneumatic tire, central portions in an extension direction of first elastic connecting plates (21) and central portions in an extension direction of second elastic connecting plates (22) are spaced from each other in a tire width direction (H) by a distance of 0.25 to 0.9 times an outer tube width (W1) serving as a size in the tire width direction (H) of an outer tubular body (13), edges of a first side in the tire width direction (H) of first end portions (21a) of the first elastic connecting plates (21) are disposed at the same positions in the tire width direction (H) as edges of the first side in the tire width direction (H) of the outer tubular body (13) or disposed inside in the tire width direction (H) of the edge of the first side in the tire width direction (H) of the outer tubular body (13) within a distance of 0.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes a tread portion being provided with a plurality of inclined main grooves extending beyond a tire equator from one of a first tread edge and a second tread edge and terminating without reaching the other one of the first tread edge and the second tread edge. Each of the inclined main grooves includes an outer portion and an inner portion. The outer portion extends from the first tread edge or the second tread edge without reaching the tire equator while increasing an angle relative to an axial direction of the tire. The inner portion is connected to the outer portion and traverses the tire equator at a smaller angle relative to the axial direction of the tire than the angle of the outer portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tire pressure monitoring system and a method for performing auto-location thereof that simply identifies the position of a tire pressure monitoring module in a direct scheme tire pressure monitoring system to perform auto-location.

Abstract: A tool is configured to install a tire pressure monitoring (TPM) sensor in a tire rim of a vehicle tire. The tool includes a lever having a rotational movement about a rotational axis; a cam selectively coupled to the lever; and a push pin selectively coupled to the cam. The cam translates the rotational movement of the lever into a liner or translational movement of the push pin. The linear or translational movement is effective to impact or move a roll pin of a tire pressure monitoring (TPM) sensor disposed at the tool, such that portions of the TPM sensor or pushed through an opening in a tire rim.

Abstract: In order to provide a tire inspection apparatus which is capable of identifying, when performing an appearance inspection of a tire, a location of a rubber burr from a captured image of a tire side and avoiding detection of the rubber burr as a defect in a subsequent inspection step using image processing, the tire inspection apparatus is provided with a storage unit for storing a model pattern of a molded object to be molded on the tire side to be inspected and a master image of the tire side, the master image being prepared when the molded object(s) and an unnecessary molded object(s) are molded together as a conforming article, a model pattern locating unit for locating the model pattern on the captured image of the tire side to be inspected in a position of the captured image showing a highest degree of agreement, and an unnecessary molded object location identifying unit for identifying a location of the unnecessary molded object from the captured image by comparing the position of the model pattern loca

Abstract: A snow chain device for providing good traction to a vehicle tire on a snowy surface is described. The device is capable of being removably mounted on the tire with reduced physical effort and in multiple configurations. The device can be used in modular fashion and a range of patterns making it suitable for use on different tires as well as under varying driving conditions. Also it is possible to cover the entire surface of the tire as well as a partial surface. The device has several link members and several base members. The base members can be affixed to the external tire surface and the link members can be removably secured to the base members.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tow bar assembly, which may be retrofitted to a dolly while maintaining convenient space saving properties of permanently fitted tow bars. The novel tow bar assembly includes a tow bar, a shaft and a biasing member, such as a spring, biasing the tow bar towards an upright orientation about an axis of revolution. The shaft has a first end and a second end, which opposes the first end. The shaft connects the tow bar to the dolly from the ends so as to provide rotation of the tow bar in respect to the dolly about the axis of revolution. The shaft features an inner cavity, which extends along the axis of revolution. The biasing member is arranged into the cavity of the shaft and rotationally secured thereto. The shaft also features a first end plug at the first end of the shaft for enclosing the biasing member to the cavity. The first end plug rotationally locks the biasing member to the dolly.

Abstract: A disclosed system and method for adjusting vehicle mirrors automatically moves mirror assemblies to an extended trailering position in response to initiation of a hitching operation.

Abstract: A wheel suspension for a motor vehicle including a wheel carrier supporting a wheel. The wheel carrier connected via at least one upper camber link, a lower control arm, and a lateral toe link to the vehicle body or subframe. A stabilizer rod connects to the wheel carrier. The wheel suspension including a damper unit and a spring unit wherein the stabilizer rod and the damper unit connect to the wheel carrier at a common connecting point.

Abstract: An air spring with damping characteristics for a suspension assembly of a heavy-duty vehicle includes a first chamber, a second chamber and an intermediate chamber. The intermediate chamber is operatively connected between the first chamber and the second chamber. A first means provides restricted fluid communication between the intermediate chamber and the first chamber. A second means provides restricted fluid communication between the intermediate chamber and the second chamber. The first and second means for providing restricted fluid communication between the intermediate chamber and the first and second chambers, respectively, provide damping characteristics to the air spring during operation of the heavy-duty vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle configured to move along a roadway that has an upcoming roadway concern located in front of a front wheel of the vehicle, the vehicle comprising: an independently adjustable suspension system; at least one capture element configured to capture image data corresponding to the upcoming roadway concern; and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to determine, based on current drive control function settings, and the captured image data and vehicle motion data: whether to automatically adjust the independently adjustable suspension system to accommodate an encounter with the upcoming roadway concern, whether to deliver for the driver an indication associated with the upcoming roadway concern, and whether to automatically modify at least one of the current drive control function settings to avoid the upcoming roadway concern.

Abstract: A passive ride height adjuster mechanism includes a piston and cylinder acting on a main suspension spring at one or more locations around the chassis of a race car; with the piston-cylinder having adjustable length or travel; a hydraulic or pneumatic pressurization system mounted in the chassis is connected to the piston-cylinder; a signal from a timer or sensor on the chassis that signals the pressurization or depressurization of the piston-cylinder which affects the chassis ride height.

Abstract: A suspension system is disclosed utilizing oil addition and subtraction to actuate an accumulator to control position and stiffness in an Emulsion Shock/Oleo Pneumatic strut/Air spring strut. The strut maintains ride height for a wide variation in sprung mass and adjusts for the expansion/compression of the gas due to variations in temperature. The strut provides spring and damping characteristics.

Abstract: An anti-roll bar device with a variable rigidity has a first arm assembly having multiple first joining units, a second arm assembly having multiple second joining units, and a variable rigidity unit mounted between the first arm assembly and the second arm assembly and having multiple abutment portions and a variable rigidity coefficient. The first and second joining units are staggered with each other annularly and abut the abutment portions. When a vehicle passes a bumpy terrain, a slight force is exerted on the variable rigidity unit and is absorbed by the variable rigidity unit, such that the vehicle can be kept from tilting and shaking up and down. When the vehicle is in cornering, a larger force is exerted on the variable rigidity unit to increase a rigidity of the variable rigidity unit, such that the variable rigidity unit can transfer torques to keep the vehicle from tilting.

Abstract: A heat pump system for a vehicle includes: a battery cooling line connected with a battery module, and water flowing through the battery cooling line; a chiller provided at the battery cooling line, connected with a coolant line of an air conditioner through a connection line, and configured to control the cooling water selectively introduced into the chiller by heat-exchanging the cooling water with coolant; a cooling part comprising a radiator and a first water pump connected with each other by a cooling line, configured to circulate the water through the cooling line to cool an electrical device, and connected with the battery cooling line through a first valve; and a bypass line configured to selectively connect the connection line with the coolant line through a second valve provided at the coolant line.

Abstract: A battery cooling structure for a vehicle includes: a battery storage space that is defined underneath a luggage compartment provided behind a rear seat and covered by a rear floor; a battery module that is stored in the battery storage space; a battery cooling unit that cools the battery module using air taken in from a passenger compartment, and discharges air into the battery storage space; a partition member that separates the battery storage space and a rear seat underside space that is provided underneath the rear seat; a passenger compartment-bound exhaust air flow path that returns an exhaust air discharged into the battery storage space to the passenger compartment by way of the rear seat underside space and an exhaust air passage hole formed in the partition member; and a luggage compartment-bound exhaust air flow path that discharges the exhaust air into the luggage compartment.

Abstract: A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and method of operation, which include an engine and an electric machine and storage battery coupled to power electronics, and a compressor and a chiller each having cooling capacities and coupled to refrigerant and coolant distribution and thermal management systems. The HEV also includes one or more controllers configured to charge the battery, and to adjust and control a charge-rate and cabin, battery, and coupled power electronics temperatures. The temperatures and charge-rate are controlled according to cooling needs established from a predetermined cabin temperature and charge-time, and actual temperatures of the cabin, battery, and power electronics. The charge-rate is increased, reducing the charge-time, as the predetermined cabin temperature is increased to reduce cabin cooling need.

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system for an electrically-powered vehicle (EV) having an electric motor powered by at least one battery is described. The HVAC system may comprise a blower, a conduit configured to carry air from the blower to vents leading to a passenger cabin of the EV, and an electric heater positioned in the conduit and configured to heat the air. The HVAC system may further comprise a thermal reservoir heater positioned in the conduit and including a thermal storage component configured to heat the air without using power from the battery.

Abstract: A heat-pump-type vehicular air-conditioning that includes a cooling refrigerant circuit. The circuit has a base for connecting an onboard condenser provided on the downstream side of an onboard evaporator inside an HVAC unit. The circuit includes a second decompression unit between the outlet side of a receiver and one end side of a vehicle-mounted external heat exchanger. Also included is a second circuit having a solenoid valve opened during heating between the other end side of the vehicle-mounted external heat exchanger and the intake circuit of an electric compressor. The vehicular air-conditioning system being provided with a heating refrigerant circuit in which the electric compressor, a switching unit, the onboard condenser, the receiver, the first circuit, the vehicle-mounted external heat exchanger, and the second circuit are connected in the stated order.

Abstract: In a first aspect, a vehicle HVAC system includes: a housing that defines at least first and second air conduits to a vehicle interior compartment; and at least first and second heat rods that each traverses the first and second air conduits, wherein a first positive temperature coefficient along a length of the first heat rod is greater at the first air conduit than at the second air conduit, and wherein a second positive temperature coefficient along a length of the second heat rod is greater at the second air conduit than at the first air conduit.

Abstract: An off-road utility vehicle air conditioning system includes an air conditioning unit positioned at least partially inside a mounting structure in front of an enclosed cab, and between a pair of front wheels of the utility vehicle. The air conditioning unit may be connected to a variable displacement air conditioning compressor positioned behind the cab and below a rear cargo box. A non-electronically controlled belt driven continuously variable transmission transmits power from a gas powered internal combustion engine under the rear cargo box to a pair of front wheels and pair of rear wheels, the continuously variable transmission biased to ratios where the engine runs at over about 5000 rpm.

Abstract: A motor vehicle, includes a ventilation device for supplying air into the interior of the vehicle. The ventilation device includes at least one air outlet nozzle oriented toward an interior of the vehicle and is connected to a channel via which air is conductible to the air outlet nozzle. The air outlet nozzle has a first outlet region receiving the air supplied via the channel, and a second outlet region separate from the first outlet region, the second outlet region being connected with another channel for conducting a gaseous fragrance to the second outlet region.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for delivering selected amounts of scented, pasty wax mixtures for different applications of candle warmers, and compositions of scented, pasty wax mixtures which have extended fragrance lifespans. The warmers can include devices that melt the scented, pasty wax mixture, where the devices plug into vehicle accessory power outlets inside of vehicles or plug into wall power outlets or utilize solar power. The devices can include removable cartridges with or without sponges that can soak up the melting scented, pasty wax mixture to be disbursed throughout the space so that fragrances pass into the spaces. The scented, pasty wax mixture can include therapeutic essential oils to be dispersed throughout the spaces in high enough concentrations to provide the desired therapeutic availability.

Abstract: A method of assembly includes providing a panel. The method also includes providing a locating member with a first portion and a second portion, and securing the first portion to the panel. The second portion is releasably engaged with the first portion. The method additionally includes providing a component with an orifice for receiving a locating member, and disposing the second portion in the orifice to locate the panel in a desired position relative to the component. The method further includes securing the panel to the component, and disengaging the second portion from the first portion.

Abstract: A windshield and a vehicle having a windshield are provided. The windshield includes a right-side bulging portion disposed at a right-side lower portion, a left-side bulging portion disposed at a left-side lower portion, and at least one protrusion disposed at an upper edge.

Abstract: A roller blind arrangement for a motor vehicle for shading a transparent vehicle section having a roller blind web which can be wound up to form a roller blind winding and is guided at its lateral edges in relation to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the roller blind in each case in a guide rail, as well as a drive device having a drive pinion which drives two driving means each of which is guided in a guide track of one of the guide rails. The driving means are each designed as a toothed belt which has an essentially rectangular cross section and comprises a toothing on at least one side, the teeth of said toothing extending at least approximately perpendicular to the plane of the unwound roller blind web between a lower side of the toothed belt and an upper side of the toothed belt.

Abstract: A method for re-initializing a moon roof control system includes sequentially re-initializing first a sunshade controller and then a moon roof panel controller. The step of sequentially re-initializing is implemented by actuating one or more sunshade and/or moon roof panel actuators for a predetermined re-initializing time period that is less than a full duration of the re-initializing.

Abstract: A vehicle cargo area is disclosed that includes support brackets supported on sides of the vehicle cargo areas. The support brackets are movable between a first position holding a cover above the cargo area and a second position enabling movement of the cover to partition portions of the cargo area.

Abstract: A truck bed cover for covering the bed of a pickup truck includes a plurality of rigid panel sections that extend across the truck bed and selectively supported upon bed rails that are attached to the bed sidewalls. Adjacent rigid panel sections are hingedly connected such that two or more rigid panel sections of said plurality of rigid panel sections are pivotable about axes perpendicular to the sidewalls of the bed between a closed position where the bed is covered and an open position where the bed is open. The rigid panel sections are constructed to be load bearing and provide a deck surface for carrying articles above the truck bed. Deck surface extensional panels are removably attachable to extend the deck surface beyond the sides and rear of the truck bed.

Abstract: A latching assembly for use on a pick-up truck, and particularly on a truck bed cover configured to sit over a truck bed section is provided. The latching assembly includes an electronic release assembly and a mechanical override system. An electronic release assembly includes a first rod coupled to a first electronic actuator and a second rod coupled to a second electronic actuator. The electronic release assembly also includes a first electronic actuator that selectively moves the first latch catch and the second electronic actuator that selectively moves the second latch catch. A switch is engaged to send a signal to the first and second electronic actuators to cause the first and second latch catches to disengage from the truck bed section. The first and second rods and the first and second electronic actuators also serve as part of a mechanical override system that selectively unlatches at least a portion of the truck bed cover from the truck bed section.

Abstract: A vehicle assembly includes a windshield having a fore edge and a body panel having an aft edge. The body panel includes an arm portion protruding from the aft edge and a tapered portion disposed at an interface between the aft edge and the arm portion. The arm portion has a distal end. The assembly further includes a sealing member with a first channel and a second channel. The fore edge is disposed in the first channel and the arm portion is disposed in the second channel. The second channel is defined by a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and an endwall. A protrusion extends from the second sidewall into the second channel and abuts the tapered portion. A band of material extends between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The distal end abuts the band of material to secure the body panel between the band and the protrusion.

Abstract: A battery unit includes a battery module, an upper frame member, a battery case, a battery cover, a sealing member, and a sealing bolt. The battery module is suspended from the upper frame member. The battery case has an opening to accommodate the battery module in the battery case. The battery cover is to cover the opening of the battery case. The sealing member is to seal a gap between the battery case and the battery cover. The sealing bolt is provided on the battery cover and secured to the upper frame member to connect the battery module and the battery cover via the upper frame member.

Abstract: An engine mount for a drive unit in a vehicle includes a bracket having first and second joining points for attachment of the bracket to the drive unit. A first mounting member connects the bracket to the drive unit in the first joining point along a first joining axis. An engine mount is arranged on a vehicle body and supports the drive unit via the bracket. A second mounting member connects the bracket to the drive unit in the second joining point along a second joining axis. The first and second joining axes extend at a slant to each other by an axis angle.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle may be a series hybrid or a parallel hybrid vehicle. One embodiment of a parallel hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a transmission coupled to the engine, a front drive coupled to the transmission through a prop shaft, a rear drive coupled to the transmission, a traction motor drivingly coupled to the prop shaft, and a battery to operate the traction motor.

Abstract: An input shaft (1) connectable to an engine (5), an output gear (2), a transmission case (3) and a Ravigneaux planetary gear unit (4) are provided. Four rotational elements of the Ravigneaux planetary gear unit (4) are a single pinion side sun gear (Ss), a carrier (C), a ring gear (R) and a double pinion side sun gear (Sd) which are arranged orderly on a common speed diagram. The single pinion side sun gear (Ss) is constantly connected to a motor/generator (6), and the ring gear (R) is constantly connected to the output gear (2). And, with usage of a low & reverse clutch (L&R/C), a high clutch (H/C) and a low brake (L/B), a first speed (1st), a second speed (2nd), a third speed (3rd) and a stepless change speed (eCVT) are established.

Abstract: An in-wheel motor drive device is provided including a brake caliper which can be easily mounted in position and dismounted. The in-wheel motor drive device includes a hub to which the wheel body of a vehicle wheel is mounted, an electric motor arranged inside of the hub in the width direction of the vehicle so as to be coaxial with the hub, a motor housing in which are received the electric motor, and the brake caliper, which is arranged to clamp a brake disk through a pair of brake pads disposed on both sides of the brake disk. The brake caliper is fixed to the outer periphery of the motor housing by driving bolts radially inwardly, from radially outside, of the motor housing.

Abstract: A grill shutter module includes a radar unit which radiates radio waves toward a front, a rotatable flap disposed on a side of the radar unit, an actuator disposed behind the radar unit, and a power transmission part configured to connect the actuator and the flap to transmit power from the actuator to the flap.