Abstract: Systems and methods for improving vehicular safety are disclosed. According to embodiments, an electronic device may collect or accumulate various sensor data associated with operation of a vehicle by an individual, including image data, telematics data, and/or data indicative of a condition of the individual. The electronic device may analyze the sensor data to determine whether the individual is distracted and whether the vehicle is approaching a location that may be prone to incidents. The electronic device may accordingly generate and present a notification to the individual to mitigate any posed risks.

Abstract: In some examples, a system may generate an alternating current signal to one of a first sensor electrode or a second sensor electrode. For instance, the first sensor electrode may be associated with a seatbelt and located adjacent to a torso of a vehicle operator of a vehicle. Further, the second sensor electrode may be positioned to be contacted by or otherwise proximate to another body part of the vehicle operator, such as at least one of an arm, hand, leg, or foot of the vehicle operator. The system may receive from the other one of the first sensor electrode or the second sensor electrode, a signal indicative of a capacitance, and may determine a respiration rate of the vehicle operator based at least partially on the signal indicative of the capacitance.

Abstract: A method for controlling vehicle systems includes receiving monitoring information from one or more monitoring systems and determining a plurality of driver states based on the monitoring information from the one or more monitoring systems. The method includes determining a combined driver state based on the plurality of driver states and modifying control of one or more vehicle systems based on the combined driver state.

Abstract: A system for determining movement characteristics of a mobile machine may comprise: a sensor coupled to the machine and configured to communicate a signal indicative of a velocity of the machine, wherein the sensor is coupled to a portion of the machine that is disparate from a rear axle of the machine; an inertial measurement unit coupled to the machine and configured to communicate a signal indicative of an acceleration and an angular velocity of the machine; and a controller configured to: receive (a) the velocity signal and (b) the acceleration and angular velocity signal; and using (a) the velocity signal and (b) the acceleration and angular velocity signal, determine a lateral velocity of the rear axle of the machine.

Abstract: A method for testing the function of a driver assistance system of a vehicle, wherein an environment of the vehicle is detected by means of a sensor system, includes the following steps: stimulating the driver assistance system by means of an external stimulation; processing the stimulation in the driver assistance system so that a stimulation response is obtained; transmitting the stimulation and/or information relating to the stimulation to an external reference device and determining a reference response for the stimulation in the external reference device in accordance with a desired state of the driver assistance system; and comparing the stimulation response with the reference response. The invention enables the functionality of a driver assistance system of a vehicle to be tested in a simple and cost-effective manner.

Abstract: A roller bearing unit for rail vehicles, having an inner bearing ring, an outer bearing ring, rolling elements arranged between the bearing rings, and at least one retainer element. The inner bearing ring and the retainer element are configured to be arranged on an axle. The retainer element is arranged radially between an axial end of the inner bearing ring and the axle, and radially between a contact part lying against the end face of the inner bearing ring, and the axle. The retainer element has at least one sealing element sealing the inner bearing ring.

Abstract: An assembly has a bearing bracket and a coupler or connection rod. The bearing bracket has an adapter to which the rod can be connected. A joint allows the adapter to swivel relative to the bracket, and the rod is attached to the adapter. The rod has a surface that extends in a plane at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the rod. The rod surface is held spaced apart from a surface of the bearing bracket by an elastic element. The surface of the rod contacts the surface of the bearing bracket, if a pushing force of a predetermined strength is applied to the rod. A group of parts of the bearing bracket are connected to the bracket such that the parts are set free to move relative to the bracket, if a pushing force of a predetermined strength is applied to the rod.

Abstract: An improved selective travel cushioning device for a railway car is responsive to both draft and buff loads on the coupler, fitting into a standard cushioning unit pocket with little or no reconfiguration of the sill required, while limiting wear on elastic members in the cushioning unit and exhibiting high energy absorption.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a speed control system of a railway vehicle in consideration of a braking characteristic, and more particularly, to a speed control system of a railway vehicle in consideration of a braking characteristic, which calculates in real time a time-to-target-speed-crossing (TTTSC) that is a time required for a speed of a train to exceed a speed of an automatic train operation (ATO) profile through a future speed estimation of the train, and controls the speed of the train to be interlocked with the TTTSC.

Abstract: A system and method for examining a route and/or vehicle system obtain a route parameter and/or a vehicle parameter from discrete examinations of the route and/or the vehicle system. The system includes a controller and route examination equipment. The route examination equipment obtains a route parameter indicative of a condition of a route over which a vehicle system travels. The controller receives the route parameter, and examines the route parameter to determine the condition of the route. The controller can control at least one operational aspect of the vehicle system in response to the determined condition of the route.

Abstract: A tool hand cart incorporates a body with a pair of wheels rotatably mounted on opposite sides of the body proximate a lower rear edge of the body. A collapsible handle is retractably extendable upward from the body. A pair of arms having vertically oriented channels extends from a front of the body and are arranged in spaced relation to define opposing first and second slots configured to receive side frame members of a drill. The handle is retractable to a first position enhancing insertion of the drill and extendible to a second position and the body is configured to tilt from an upright standing position to a canted position in which the body is supported by the pair of wheels and rolled by pulling the handle to thereby transport a drill positioned in the first and second slots.

Abstract: A wheeled bag holder is described. In some examples, the wheeled bag holder can include a first curved frame member having a first end and a second end and a curved surface that substantially conforms to a circle's curvature, or at least a portion or a segment of the circle's curvature, and a second curved frame member having a first end and a second end and a curved surface that substantially conforms to a circle's curvature, or at least a portion or a segment of the circle's curvature. The wheeled bag holder can also include a first vertical frame member connected to the first curved frame member and the second curved frame member, a second vertical frame member connected to the first curved frame member and the second curved frame member, and a third vertical frame member connected to the first curved frame member and the second curved frame member.

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 shopping cart with sensor system is used by customers of a retail store to collect and scan items to be purchased. The shopping cart with sensor system includes a shopping cart and a shopping cart sensor system. Items to be purchased are placed in the shopping cart, where they are automatically scanned by the sensor system. The shopping cart sensor system includes a frame and a sensor coupled to the frame. The frame rotates with respect to the shopping cart so that the sensor can collect product information from items in the shopping cart. A first and a second light bar and a microcomputer are also coupled to the frame. The product information is used to ring up the items a customer wishes to purchase, so the customer does not have to visit a checkout station to have their items rung up.

Abstract: A seat device for a kickboard, with a seat unit and with at least one first fastening unit for fastening to the kickboard. The seat device comprises at least one storage unit with at least one receiving region that is provided for receiving objects and is at least approximately completely enclosed in at least one state.

Abstract: A steering wheel cover is provided. The steering wheel cover is attachable to steering wheels for a variety of vehicles including, but not limited to, all-terrain vehicles (for example, side by side all-terrain vehicles), automobiles, boats, and golf carts. The steering wheel cover may include one or more resiliently-deformable regions configured to increase a user's grip strength, for example. The resiliently-deformable regions may include resiliently-deformable members, such as gel cushions or pads, that resiliently deform under pressure applied by a user and return to their original shape when the pressure is no longer applied by the user.

Abstract: A steering wheel (1) includes a steering wheel skeleton (10), a foam padding (11) surrounding the steering wheel skeleton (10) at least partially, and a wrapping (12) which encompasses the foam padding (11) at least in portions. Adjacent longitudinal edges (13) of the wrapping (12) are covered by a profile bead (20), in particular a decorative bead (24). The profile bead (20) includes at least one anchoring element (21) which is fixed directly in the foam padding (11) for fastening the wrapping (12).

Abstract: A steering wheel heater device including: a heating wire; a power line connected in series to the heating wire, for supplying the heating wire with power; a ground line connected in series to the heating wire; a lead-out wire connected to a point along a wiring pattern formed of the heating wire; and a contact detection circuit electrically connected to the wiring pattern formed of the heating wire through the lead-out wire, wherein a portion of the wiring pattern is connected in series between the ground line and the contact detection circuit.

Abstract: A steering column may include a casing unit with a steering spindle that is rotatable about a longitudinal axis and a bracket unit that is fixable on the motor vehicle. The casing unit may be secured to the bracket unit such that the casing unit is adjustable in at least one direction. The casing unit may be fixable in different positions by a fixing mechanism. The fixing mechanism may have a fixing element that is rotatable about a pivot axis. The casing unit may be fixed in position in or on the bracket unit in a locked position of the fixing element, and adjusted relative to the bracket unit in a released position of the fixing element. A movably mounted stop body may interact with the fixing element and, in the released position of the fixing element, is disposed in a first position where it limits adjustability of the casing unit relative to the bracket unit. In the locked position of the fixing element, the stop body may be disposed in a second position where it disengages with the casing unit.

Abstract: A variable steering angle steering device rotationally drives a rotational element using a steering angle ratio adjustment motor so as to change the relationship between the amount of rotation of a first rotating shaft and the amount of rotation of a second rotating shaft, thereby changing the relationship between the amount of steering of the steering wheel and the amount of change in steering angle. The steering angle ratio adjustment motor is supported and fixed at a part of a steering column forward than a portion at which the steering column is supported with respect to a support frame. In the event of primary collision, the steering angle ratio adjustment motor collides with the support frame and is thereby prevented from being displaced rearward beyond the support frame.

Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention a steering mounting assembly to couple a rack and pinion steering mechanism to a vehicle is provided. The steering mounting assembly includes a first spherical washer to interface with the rack and pinion steering mechanism. The steering mounting assembly further includes a second spherical washer to interface with the vehicle and the first spherical washer. The first spherical washer and the second spherical washer form a relative angle between the rack and pinion steering mechanism and the vehicle. The steering mounting assembly further includes a ring retainer to retain the first spherical washer and the second spherical washer.

Abstract: [Problem] An object of the present invention is to provide an electric power steering apparatus that gradual-changes a steering angle control command value, an assist control command value and also a steering angle speed command value, suppresses an excessive accumulation of an integral value in a speed control by being provided a steering speed command value with a limiter, and does not give the driver an uncomfortable feeling.

Abstract: A fluid container, in particular a hydraulic tank for a motor pump unit, has an equalizing chamber that is adapted to contain a supply of fluid and air, and at least one return chamber into which a return flow of the fluid can flow, a fluid communication being provided between the return chamber and the equalizing chamber. The return chamber is provided with a suction port for a pump, in particular of the motor pump unit.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for compensating a stick-slip effect in the case of a recirculating ball steering system (20) having a steering housing (22), in which a steering piston (24) is supported between a first working chamber (34) and a second working chamber (36), wherein the steering piston (24) has a toothed region (26) on the steering-piston outer wall of the steering position, with which toothed region teeth (28) of a segment shaft (30) mesh, the steering piston (24) can be moved along a longitudinal axis X-X, the working chambers (34, 36) are connected to a control valve (39) by means of pressure-medium lines in order to provide steering assistance, the control valve (39) is connected to a processor unit (40), by means of which valves of the control valve (39) can be actuated, and the processor unit (40) is connected to a sensor (42), which determines rotation of the steering column both in a first direction of rotation and in a second, opposite direction of rotation.

Abstract: A vehicle steering arrangement for a vehicle comprises a rack a position sensor, a steering column, a steering wheel, a torque sensor arranged to sense a torque applied onto the steering wheel and arranged to provide a torque signal representative thereof, an electronic control unit provided with a virtual steering model, a rack-mounted electromechanical actuator, and a force obtaining arrangement configured to obtain forces of steered wheels acting on the rack. The electronic control unit is configured to provide a virtual rack position based on the virtual steering model and at least a combination of the obtained forces and the torque signal, and is arranged to control the rack-mounted electromechanical actuator such that the current position of the rack is controlled towards the virtual rack position. The present disclosure also relates to an autonomous vehicle steering arrangement, a vehicle and a method of steering a vehicle.

Abstract: A parking assist apparatus includes: a peripheral image generation portion that generates an overhead image of a periphery viewed from above based on a captured image of a periphery of a vehicle; and a display image generation portion that generates a display image by superimposing a host vehicle image displaying a host vehicle on one of left and right sides in the overhead image and superimposing a target frame displaying a target of a movement destination of the vehicle on the other of the left and right sides in the overhead image in an assist mode of a forward parking or a backward exit.

Abstract: A system for wheel alignment is provided including adjustments to camber, toe, and thrust. A sleeve is fitted over the spindle of an axle. Rotation of the sleeve relative to the spindle provides for adjustments to wheel alignment while a locking feature such as e.g., a pin, is used to maintain the selected position of the sleeve relative to the spindle. The available positions of the sleeve Crelative to the spindle are predetermined in order to provide for discrete, known adjustments to the alignment of the wheel. Numerous positions can be provided based on the range and magnitude of adjustability selected.

Abstract: A vehicle frame assembly includes a structural pillar defined by a first structural node, a second structural node, an upper outer member and an upper inner member spaced laterally from the upper outer member. The upper outer member extends substantially vertically between the first and second structural nodes and has first and second end portions connected to the respective first and second structural nodes. The upper inner member is angled laterally inwardly relative to the upper outer member and has a first end portion connected to the first structural node. The first and second structural nodes together with the upper outer and inner members define a first triangular load distribution path for the vehicle frame assembly which is adapted to distribute a roof crush load from the first structural node to the upper outer and inner members.

Abstract: A rocker assembly for a vehicle comprising a rocker panel and a side sill that enclose an injection molded reinforcement. The reinforcement includes a plurality of intersecting fins that may be provided in horizontal and vertical planes. An intermediate wall formed by frames within four sided cells that define windows. The rocker assembly may include two different types of reinforcements, one with intersecting fins, or walls, extending laterally and one formed by a plurality of longitudinally extending tubular members.

Abstract: An air inlet splash panel assembly for a vehicle includes a composite wall and a homogenous wall. The composite wall includes inner and outer layers. The homogeneous wall is attached to the composite wall, and the homogeneous wall and the inner layer define a chamber for the flow of air.

Abstract: A side vehicle-body structure of a vehicle comprises a rear frame, a roof side rail, a rear wheelhouse, a C pillar, and a suspension housing reinforcement which interconnects the C pillar and the rear wheelhouse in a vertical direction, wherein the suspension housing reinforcement comprises a front suspension housing reinforcement which extends downward from a lower end portion of the C pillar along an extension direction of the C pillar and connects to an upper portion of the rear wheelhouse and a rear suspension housing reinforcement which is positioned in back of the front suspension housing reinforcement, extends rearward and downward from a rear portion of the C pillar and/or a rear portion of the front suspension housing reinforcement, and connects to the upper portion of the rear wheelhouse.

Abstract: A front fender includes: a first member, at least a part of which is disposed upward with respect to a front tire of a wheel loader; a second member which includes an upper plate having an upper surface facing a lower surface of the first member, and a rear plate which is connected to a rear end of the upper plate and disposed rearward with respect to the front tire; an inclined plate which is connected to a lower surface of the upper plate and a front surface of the rear plate; and a connecting member which connects the upper plate and the first member. The inclined plate includes: a through hole which is provided immediately below the connecting member and through which the connecting member can pass; and a notch hole which is provided at a lower end of the inclined plate.

Abstract: A floor assembly for a passenger vehicle includes a lower floor assembly and an upper floor subassembly coupled to and positioned above the lower floor assembly. The lower floor assembly includes one or more compartments for containing one or more batteries. The upper floor subassembly is a sandwich structure composite.

Abstract: A rear gate arranged at a rear end of a cargo bed of a truck includes: a support frame arranged at the rear end of the cargo bed and extending along a vehicle width direction; a pair of first and second gate frame bodies arranged at both ends in the vehicle width direction of the support frame; and a first divided gate and a second divided gate supported openably from the first and second gate frame bodies. The rear gate includes a pair of first and second opening/closing switching units configured to switch an opened/closed state of the rear gate. Operation levers of the first and second opening/closing switching units are operated to switch among a vertical opening state, a horizontal opening state, and a locked state restricting from the vertical opening and the horizontal opening.

Abstract: The truck tailgate table comprises a tailgate and an extendable table. The extendable table is stored within a hollow cavity inside of the tailgate when the extendable table is not in use. To deploy the extendable table, the tailgate is lowered to a horizontal position and a tailgate cap is opened. A tabletop is pulled from within the tailgate and moves over front and rear rollers within the tailgate. The rollers act as stops to prevent the tabletop from being pulled completely out of the tailgate. A left telescopic leg and a right telescopic leg are pivoted from horizontal positions beneath the tabletop to vertical positions at the rear corners of the tabletop. The length of each leg may be adjusted so that the leg touches the ground when the tabletop is horizontal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rear spoiler (1) of a motor vehicle, comprising a first part (10) which is intended to be fastened in a position assembled on the rear of the vehicle, and which forms the upper face of the spoiler (1), and a second part (20), which forms at least one part of the lower face of the spoiler (1), and which is adapted to cover an upper edge (985) of a rear window (98) of the vehicle when this second part (20) is in the assembled position, the second part (20) being removable.

Abstract: The present invention provides a variable aerodynamic system for a vehicle. The system includes an active air skirt, an active rear spoiler, and an active rear bumper spoiler of which one or more are selected and deployed by a controller, while a vehicle is running, when the controller receives information obtained by a detector, and determines that the obtained information satisfies conditions inputted in advance by comparing the obtained information with the conditions inputted in advance. The height from an end of a front bumper to a front wheel center is within a predetermined value.

Abstract: A spoiler includes a lower shell, a bracket, a plurality of optical sensors, a CHMSL (center high mounted stop lamp) and an upper shell. The lower shell extends substantially a width of a vehicle roof. The bracket is fixed to the lower shell. The optical sensors are fixed to the bracket. The CHMSL is fixed to one of the lower shell and the bracket. The upper shell is disposed over and fixed to the lower shell. The upper shell has a plurality of sensor apertures aligned with the sensors and a CHMSL aperture aligned with the CHMSL.

Abstract: A track unit may include one or more bogies arranged between front and rear guide wheels. The bogies are provided with wheel pairs that are rotatably arranged about a longitudinal axis of the bogie itself, and capable of adapting individually to transversal oscillations caused by the terrain. The bogies can furthermore be equipped to adapt to longitudinal oscillations as well, by the longitudinal portion of the bogie being rotatable about a transversal axis. The track unit may also be equipped with a cutter, non-rotatably mounted on one or both outer faces of the rear guide wheel, in a position where said wheel is in direct contact with the track, the cutter configured to cut crop material transported upwards between the rear guide wheel and the track when the track unit moves forward.

Abstract: This disclosure is to provide an elastic crawler drive mechanism including an elastic crawler (20) with engaging portions (22) disposed on an endless belt (21), and a sprocket (10) having teeth (12), wherein: engaging surfaces (F2) of the engaging portions (22) have flat engaging planes (22b) in contact with a part of tooth surfaces (F1) of the sprocket (10) when in contact with tooth bottom surfaces (11a) of the sprocket (10), and when the engaging portions (22) are in contact with the tooth bottom surfaces (11a), and simultaneously the engaging planes (22b) are in contact with the tooth surfaces (F1) of the sprocket (10), at least one of the tooth surfaces (F1) of the sprocket (10) and the engaging planes (22b) of the engaging portions (22) form gaps (C) between the tooth surfaces (F1) and the engaging planes (22b), on sides closer to the tooth bottom surfaces (11a) than contact portions (P) of the tooth surfaces (F1) and the engaging planes (22b).

Abstract: A track shoe pad structure assembly is connected to a track chain of a caterpillar vehicle. The track shoe pad structure assembly includes a track shoe pad, a reinforcing unit and an elastic element. The track shoe pad is for connecting to the track chain and includes a notch. One side of the reinforcing unit is detachably connected to the notch, and the reinforcing unit includes a base frame disposed on the track shoe pad and at least one supporting rib disposed on one side of the base frame which is located away from the track shoe pad. The elastic element is detachably connected to the other side of the reinforcing unit, and the elastic element includes at least one recessed trough for containing the supporting rib.

Abstract: Systems and methods for moving at least one load transporting apparatus may include the load transporting apparatus(es) configured to move in at least one direction, at least one feedback sensing device disposed on and/or within the load transporting apparatus where the sensing device obtains movement measurements of the load transporting apparatus, a first location to receive a pre-determined input, a second location to receive the movement measurement(s), and a processing circuit to compare the movement measurement(s) to the pre-determined input. In a non-limiting embodiment, a pre-loading system may prepare the load transporting apparatus for movement prior to moving or lifting a load by depressing at least one component of the load transporting apparatus.

Abstract: A seat attachment structure of a saddle riding vehicle in which, in a state a first end side of a seat, on which an occupant sits, in a forward/rearward direction of a vehicle body is locked to the vehicle body, a second end side of the seat in the forward/rearward direction of the vehicle body is coupled to the vehicle body, the seat attachment structure of the saddle riding vehicle includes a seat attachment member configured to couple a second end side of a seat to a vehicle body, and the seat attachment member includes vehicle body-side connecting sections swingably attached to the vehicle body while having an axis extending along a vehicle width direction as a swing axis, and seat fixing sections to which the second end side of the seat is attached.

Abstract: A seat for use with a vehicle is provided. The seat includes a base, a cushioning material coupled to the base, an outer cover positioned over the base and the cushioning material, the outer cover including at least one accessory portion comprising at least one strap coupled to a seam of the outer cover and a securement component coupling the at least one strap to the outer cover.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a cushioning material structure, for a vehicle seat, that makes it possible to reduce the weight of the vehicle seat while maintaining stable riding performance. A cushioning material supported by the top surface of a bottom plate provided on a vehicle body is provided with voids. This allows weight reduction without reducing the thickness of the cushioning material as in conventional cushioning-material structures, thereby making it possible to reduce the weight of the vehicle seat while maintaining stable riding performance.

Abstract: A bicycle seat for accommodating bicycle accessories includes a seat having a bottom face. Two rails are fixed below and spaced from the bottom face of the seat. A support is connected to the seat and is located between the two rails. A receiving space is defined between the support and the seat and can accommodate at least one bicycle accessory. The space between the two rails can be effectively used, and the receiving space can accommodate bicycle accessories.

Abstract: An arm rest assembly for a motorcycle is provided having a housing that receives a shaft of the arm rest. A user-operated button is movable between a first position to prevent vertical movement of the support relative to the housing, and a second position to permit vertical movement of the support. A locking mechanism is operable to secure a second sleeve of the assembly to a first sleeve of the assembly to prevent relative movement between the first sleeve and the second sleeve.

Abstract: An improved structure for mounting a luggage basket on a vehicle body of a two-wheeled vehicle or the like is provided. Mounting portions for detachably mounting a luggage basket on any mounting place (a desired position on the vehicle body such as a pannier stay) of the vehicle body are formed on the luggage basket. The mounting portions are formed on both left and right sides of the luggage basket mounted on the vehicle body respectively. With such the configuration, one kind of the luggage basket having one same shape can be mounted on either the left side or the right side of the vehicle body. That is, it is unnecessary to prepare luggage baskets having different shapes corresponding to the left and the right sides of the vehicle body and hence, the number of parts can be reduced, and thereby a manufacturing cost can be lowered.

Abstract: An electric vehicle may include a board having two deck portions each configured to receive a foot of a rider, and a wheel assembly disposed between the deck portions. A motor assembly may drive the wheel assembly in response to board orientation and rider presence information. A rider detection mechanism may include one or more strain gauges, and may be configured to detect rider presence and rider weight information. A responsiveness of the motor may be automatically adjusted based on the rider weight information.