Abstract: A turning mechanism is equipped with a wire (first movable member) which moves in a movable direction (direction of the arrow B) under the motive power of a turning actuator, a wire (second movable member) which moves in a movable direction under the motive power of a turning actuator, and a coupler connecting the two wires. The coupler is configured in a manner so that the wires are capable of being moved independently in the case that a difference (differential angle) between the toe angles of the rear wheels lies within an allowable range, whereas in the case that the differential angle has exceeded the allowable range, is configured in a manner so that the wires are capable of being operated in a mutually interlocked manner.

Abstract: A frame assembly for a vehicle can include a main frame assembly defining a passenger compartment, and a front frame assembly. The front frame assembly can include a pair of front frame members extending upwardly, and a pair of intermediate frame members spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction of the vehicle. Each of the intermediate frame members can be connected to a respective one of the front frame members. Each of the intermediate frame members also can be connected to a cross member of the main frame assembly, and can include a bend such that each of the intermediate frame members buckles in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle if a load or kinetic energy applied to each of the intermediate frame members in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A crash assembly having a crash strut for a wheel of a motor vehicle, which is connected to a tie rod assembly that has at least one tie rod strut. The tie rod strut is connected to a first end of the crash strut via at least one tie rod-side connection module. A second end of the crash strut is connected to a body of the motor vehicle via a body-side connection module.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes: a pair of front side frames disposed on a front side of a vehicle to be in parallel with each other along a vehicle front-rear direction; lower members and gussets (load receiving portions) disposed at front ends in the vehicle front-rear direction of the front side frames so as to extend outward in a vehicle width direction; front wheels disposed outward in the vehicle width direction of the front side frames; and right and left side sills extending in the vehicle front-rear direction. Vehicle-width-direction outer end portions of the load receiving portions are positioned outward in the vehicle width direction of vehicle-width-direction inner end portions of the front wheels, and vehicle-width-direction outer end portions of the front wheels are positioned outward in the vehicle width direction of vehicle-width-direction inner end portions of front ends in the vehicle front-rear direction of the side sills.

Abstract: A catcher bracket is provided to protrude from a bottom wall of an inner torque box in a downward direction. Collapse beads which become starting points of collapse deformation in an up-and-down direction are formed on bent portions which correspond to boundaries between an inner wall and a rear wall and between an outer wall and the rear wall of the catcher bracket.

Abstract: An inflatable tunnel reinforcement for reinforcing a vehicle tunnel structure includes a first wall, a second wall, and at least one fold connecting the first and second walls. The inflatable tunnel reinforcement further includes an inflator adapted to increase a gas pressure between the first and second walls. In an inflated configuration, the inflatable tunnel reinforcement forms a continuous load path between interior walls of the tunnel structure generally orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the tunnel structure.

Abstract: A vehicle front pillar structure includes: a pillar lower portion that configures a lower portion of a front pillar; a first pillar frame that extends along an outer edge of a windshield of a vehicle in a vehicle width direction; a second pillar frame that extends in an extending direction of the first pillar frame; a transparent member straddling between the first pillar frame and the second pillar frame; and a load transmission member that can transmit a load applied from a vehicle front side to a front side portion of the upper portion of the pillar lower portion in a vehicle longitudinal direction, to the second pillar frame, wherein a top surface of the second pillar frame is disposed continuously from a top surface of the load transmission member, and the top surface of the second pillar frame linearly extends in a vehicle rearward and upward direction.

Abstract: A vehicle side structure includes a reinforcement extending upward from a rear wheel well, a side outer panel placed outward of the rear wheel well and the reinforcement in the vehicle width direction, a striker configured to lock a rear side door, and a bracket to which the striker is attached. An engaged portion is provided in the reinforcement, the striker is placed on an outer side of the side outer panel, and the bracket is provided with an engaging portion configured to engage with the engaged portion.

Abstract: Roof side rails are in a closed cross-section structure, each formed by a rail outer member and a rail inner member. A reinforcing member is disposed in the closed cross-section structure at a position where each roof side rail is connected to a roof cross member. The reinforcing member includes a base bonded to the rail outer member, a facing plate facing the rail inner member, and a supporting wall standing on the base to support the facing plate.

Abstract: A roof panel is attached to a roof opening reinforcement that reinforces an area around an opening. The roof opening reinforcement has a rear side portion that extends in the lateral direction along the rear edge of the opening. The upper surface of the rear side portion of the roof opening reinforcement, or a roof panel opposed surface, extends along the lower surface of the roof panel. Extended reinforcements are disposed corresponding to the respective rear corners of the opening. The extended reinforcement extends toward the roof side rails as if forming an extension of the roof panel opposed surface, and is attached to the roof panel near where the roof panel is attached to the roof side rails.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle body front part structure including: a pair of left and right front side frames extending in a vehicle front-rear direction; and a front bulkhead connected to front end portions of the front side frames, wherein the front bulkhead includes a pair of upper and lower lateral frame parts extending in a left-right direction, and a pair of left and right vertical frame parts extending in an upper-lower direction to connect vehicle-width-direction outer end portions of the lateral frame parts.

Abstract: A steering member includes a main body extending in a vehicle-width direction, at least one support part, a reinforcing part, and a bracket. The support part supports the steering. The reinforcing part is formed in a plate-like shape and attached to a reinforced area of an outer circumferential surface of the main body. The bracket is attached to the reinforcing part and extends from the reinforcing part toward a front side of the vehicle so as to be attached to a body of the vehicle. The outer circumferential surface of the main body comprises a support area to which the at least one support part is attached. The reinforced area faces the support area across the main body.

Abstract: An alignment device includes a first body and a second body, at least one retention member flexibly coupled to the first body, and a locking member coupled to the first body. The second body has an outer surface and an inner surface defining a cylindrical wall, the cylindrical wall defining a cylindrical opening, a first retention opening extending through the cylindrical wall and a second retention opening extending through the cylindrical wall. The first body translates within the cylindrical opening of the second body and the locking member engages with the first retention opening to position the alignment device in a first position and the locking member engages with the second retention opening to position the alignment device in a second position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a roof fairing for a vehicle, such as a truck hauling a trailer. The roof fairing includes a body defining a flow directing exterior surface. The body including at least one flow directing channel that is sunk into the body toward an inner space defined by an interior surface of the body. The flow directing channel comprises a venturi construction terminating at the trailing edge. The venturi construction is configured to direct flow toward an exterior surface of the trailer when coupled to the truck.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of producing alumina trihydrate crystals from an alumina trihydrate recovery process stream wherein an aqueous emulsion comprising a crystal growth modifier, which is at least one of an acyclic anhydride or an alkyl or alkenyl succinic anhydride, is added to the alumina trihydrate recovery process stream, wherein the aqueous emulsion is substantially free of mineral oils. The method provides a decrease in percentage of alumina trihydrate crystals having a volume average diameter of less than about 45 micrometers compared to the percentage of alumina trihydrate crystals produced in the absence of the crystal growth modifier. The process does not require the addition of a defoamer/anti-foam agent in order to control foam generated in the process.

Abstract: A door handle that has an elongated shape and is mounted onto a vehicle door in a state where a longitudinal direction thereof is aligned with a vehicle front-and-rear direction, the door handle includes: a front part and a rear part each of which has a connection surface to be connected to the vehicle door; and a grip part provided between the front part and the rear part, wherein a rear end of the front part protrudes outward in the longitudinal direction more than the front end thereof on the connection surface of the front part, and a curvature radius of a protruding portion of the rear end of the front part on the connection surface of the front part is R4 or less.

Abstract: A tugger train trailer is disclosed, including a frame and drive-on surfaces for holding a trolley cart. Transport vehicle drive-on surfaces for an autonomous transport vehicle moving the trolley cart are also provided such that a unit of trolley cart and autonomous transport vehicle can drive on the drive-on surfaces.

Abstract: A kingpin assembly includes a housing having a recess located therein, a kingpin having at least a portion located within the recess of the housing, wherein the kingpin is secured within the recess of the housing, and wherein the kingpin includes an axis extending along a length of the kingpin, and a sensor arrangement configured to sense a force exerted on the kingpin in a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for patrol-inspection of a rigid cage channel. The patrol-inspection apparatus comprises a moving member, a transmission member, a driving member, a guide member, and a housing on a main bottom plate.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods to implement sectional design (e.g., in quadrants) of an autonomous vehicle may include modular construction techniques to assemble an autonomous vehicle from multiple structural sections. The multiple structural sections may be configured to implement radial and bilateral symmetry. A structural section based configuration may include a power supply configuration (e.g., using rechargeable batteries) including a double-backed power supply system. The power supply system may include a kill switch disposed on a power supply (e.g., at an end of a rechargeable battery). The kill switch may be configured to disable the power supply system in the event of an emergency or after a collision, for example. The radial and bilateral symmetry may provide for bi-directional driving operations of the autonomous vehicle as the vehicle may not have a designated front end or a back end.

Abstract: A headlamp aiming method for a vehicle includes measuring, by a height measurement instrument, at least two reference heights of at least two reference areas along a body of the vehicle. The height measurement instrument is positioned external of the vehicle, and one of the at least two reference heights is indicative of a height of a headlamp of the vehicle. The method further includes determining a vehicle pitch and a headlamp height variation of the vehicle based on the measured reference heights, calculating a modified headlamp position based on the vehicle pitch, the headlamp height variation, and a standard headlamp position, and aiming a headlamp of the vehicle based on the modified headlamp position.

Abstract: A multi-bar actuation assembly for use in installing a vehicle door to a vehicle includes a drive comprising a piston arm and a casing that movably receives the piston arm, a multi-bar linkage that includes a base support structure, a first bar link pivotally connected to the base support structure, a second bar link pivotally connected to the drive and the base support structure, and a toggle link that connects the first bar link and the second bar link, and a suction end effector pivotally connected to the toggle link at an end effector pivot that engages a window of the vehicle door. The drive extends and contracts the piston arm thereby moving the end effector pivot along a door arc about a door pivot axis with the suction end effector engaged with the window of the vehicle door.

Abstract: A bicycle comprises a main frame and a suspension assembly coupled to the main frame. The suspension assembly includes a dynamic crank support and a spring mechanism. The dynamic crank support is movable from an uncompressed position to a compressed position. The spring mechanism biases the dynamic crank support toward the uncompressed position. The suspension assembly further comprises a dynamic seat support coupled for movement with the dynamic crank support. For example, the dynamic seat support and the dynamic crank support can be rigidly coupled to each other and cooperatively form one bar of a four-bar linkage. An eccentric assembly is supported by the main frame and rotates about a first axis. The eccentric assembly pivotally supports the dynamic crank support for rotation about a second axis offset from the first axis. The spring mechanism preferably comprises a spring secured between the main frame and the eccentric assembly to rotationally bias the eccentric assembly.

Abstract: The invention includes a handlebar grip, a binding ring, a rod and a mirror. The handlebar grip has a main body and a tubular seat extending from an end of the main body. An outer diameter of the tubular seat is less than an outer diameter of the main body. The binding ring is a C-shaped body around the tubular seat. Two ends thereof are separately formed with a positioning hole and a threaded hole. The rod has a first end and a second end. The first end is formed with a positioning bar being inserted into the positioning hole. The positioning bar has a through hole. A screw passes through the through hole and the positioning hole and is screwed into the threaded hole to make the binding ring fasten the tubular seat. The mirror is pivotally connected to the second end of the rod.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bicycles, and is particularly concerned with bicycles having a ridged mounted seat and step through frame that is designed around the seat. The present invention is a uniframe bicycle with a step through design and a rigid mounted banana style seat pedal forward design.

Abstract: A three wheeled stand-up or sit down foldable and portable electric personal mobility vehicle suited to fulfilling the needs of a broad spectrum of users. The front end wheel assembly comprises an electrically powered front wheel hub motor that provides power to move forward and backward. An electric control box mounted flush to the steering fork assembly with means of electrically connecting hub motor, battery, and controls. An upper sub-part comprises a telescopic handlebar to control direction of the front wheel, controls comprising a brake lever, throttle, and forward/reverse switch to control speed, and an ignition headlight assembly with removable keys. Below the handle bars comprise a folding column enabling the steering column and handlebar assembly to fold down.

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

Abstract: A handlebar tape includes a strip-shaped main body made of silicone. A longitudinal direction and a lateral direction are defined along a long side and a short side of the main body, respectively. When the main body is stretched along the longitudinal direction, the main body is changed from a first state to a second state, and a length and a thickness of the main body are changed correspondingly. An identification pattern is disposed on a surface of the main body and forms at least one geometric shape. When the main body is in the first state, a width in the longitudinal direction of the geometric shape is less than a width in the lateral direction. When the main body is in the second state, the width in the longitudinal direction of the geometric shape is equal to the width in the lateral direction.

Abstract: A shock absorber includes a spring bearing that supports one end of the suspension spring which biases the shock absorber main body in an extension direction; a jack configured to change an axial position of the spring bearing; a ring-shaped adapter freely fitted to an outer periphery of the spring bearing; a restricting portion disposed between the spring bearing and the adapter, the restricting portion restricting a movement of the adapter in an axial direction with respect to the spring bearing; a rotation stop member mounted on the shock absorber main body to stop a rotation of the adapter; and a stroke sensor disposed between the adapter and the rotation stop member.

Abstract: A brake control device includes an electronic controller that controls a brake unit configured to brake a rotation body of a human-powered vehicle. The electronic controller limits ABS control in a case where a first predetermined condition for executing ABS control and a second predetermined condition for limiting ABS control are satisfied. The second predetermined condition is set based on limitation information that differs from information related to a traveling speed of the human-powered vehicle.

Abstract: An operating device is basically provided with a base member, an operating member and a handlebar fixing structure. The base member includes a support abutment having a contact surface that is arranged to contact an outer surface of a handlebar while the operating device is in an installed state. The contact surface defines an abutment circle about an abutment axis. The operating member is movably coupled to the base member. The handlebar fixing structure is provided on the base member. The handlebar fixing structure has a fixing surface. The fixing surface defines a fixing circle about a fixing axis offset from the abutment axis.

Abstract: A gear (10) for a bicycle transmission (20) is described, having an external contour (11) with teeth (12a, 12b) formed thereon, wherein the external contour (11) is defined by a maximum pitch diameter (Ømax) and a minimum pitch diameter (Ømin), does not have any axes of symmetry and is formed exclusively with point symmetry with respect to its centre of symmetry (M). The invention was therefore based on the problem of developing a gear (10) which improves the pedaling feel of a bicycle transmission (20). The problem is solved in that the external contour (11) exhibits a change in its curvature at every point.

Abstract: A bicycle rear sprocket assembly comprises a plurality of sprockets and a sprocket carrier configured to support at least one of the plurality of sprockets. The sprocket carrier includes at least ten internal spline teeth and a circumferentially extending non-splined portion. The at least ten internal spline teeth are configured to engage with the sprocket support body of the bicycle rear hub assembly. The at least ten internal spline teeth extend in an axial direction with respect to a rotational center axis of the bicycle rear sprocket assembly and are spaced apart from each other in a circumferential direction with respect to the rotational center axis. The circumferentially extending non-splined portion is disposed to be adjacent to the at least ten internal spline teeth in the axial direction and recessed from the at least ten internal spline teeth in a radial direction with respect to the rotational center axis.

Abstract: A bicycle rear sprocket assembly comprises a plurality of sprockets and a sprocket carrier. The plurality of sprockets includes a first sprocket and a second sprocket. The first sprocket has at least one circumferential coupling point. The first sprocket is coupled to a radially extending surface of at least one of a plurality of sprocket mounting portions at the at least one circumferential coupling point. The second sprocket has at least one additional circumferential coupling point. The second sprocket is coupled, at the at least one additional circumferential coupling point, to at least one of the sprocket carrier and one of the plurality of sprockets. A total number of the at least one circumferential coupling point is different from a total number of the at least one additional circumferential coupling point.

Abstract: A system and method involving hydro-lifters for achieving attitude and control of a watercraft including at least one elongate planar surface, at least one actuator mounted to the hull of the watercraft and pivotally connected to a planar surface. The system using at least one containment shelf-bracket fastened to the underside of the hull forming a non-fixed containment area, between an upper surface of the containment shelf-bracket and the hull, to capture the planar surface and provide a support surface on which the planar surface may rest and allowing forward, aft, and vertical slidabilty of the planar surface. A method for calculating optimal surface area of the planar surfaces for fuel efficiency by obtaining the measurements of an overall length of the hull and maximum beam of the hull, multiplying the measurement, multiplying the value by 1-3%, and dividing the resulting number by the quantity of planar surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dual cavity air lubrication system including an air flow splitter with an air inlet pipe branching into a first branch pipe and a second branch pipe, wherein a first passive valve is arranged in the first branch pipe and a second passive valve is arranged in the second branch pipe, wherein the branch pipes are in fluid communication with each other upstream from their respective valves, and wherein the valves are adapted for regulating the flow of air to respective air cavities to compensate for difference in air pressure in the cavities caused by a relative change in level of the cavities due to roll or heel of the vessel.

Abstract: A swim platform is built into a side of a boat, either the port or starboard side. The swim platform is raised and lowered by a mechanism that fits within the side wall of the boat beneath the gunnel. The swim platform is raised when the boat is underway to prevent water intrusion, provide safety, and reduce drag; while the swim platform is lowered, for example, when the boat is anchored for enjoyment of the boaters using the boat.

Abstract: A method for assembly of a riser string onboard a vessel for performing subsea wellbore related operations involving said riser string, the riser string extending between a subsea wellbore and the vessel in a wellbore related operation, wherein the vessel includes a hull, a riser storage storing therein, in horizontal orientation, multiple pre-assembled riser stands and/or multiple individual riser stand, a deck structure having an elongated transfer opening above said riser storage, a transfer elevator, wherein multiple pre-assembled riser stands, each being pre-assembled from multiple riser sections connected end-to-end and each having a length of at least 150 ft. (45.72 m), and/or multiple individual riser sections each having a length of at least 150 ft. (45.72 m), are stored, in said horizontal orientation, in the riser storage.

Abstract: An integrated tow system may include one or more unmanned towboat modules that may be used to improve maneuvering of tows on an inland waterway, such as a river. To reduce environmental stresses on operators, a command module that includes control and communications equipment for controlling operation of the unmanned towboat modules may provide living quarters for the operators, but not include a propulsion system for maneuvering a tow. The control and communication equipment may monitor for rotation commands by an operator that exceed rotational capabilities of the unmanned towboat modules, and provide for non-linear controls that include changing position of a rotational point that is centrally located longitudinally along the tow so as to provide for 1:1 rotational control of the tow by a tow drive system (e.g., bow and stern unmanned towboat modules). River tracking and river parking features may be supported by the control and communications equipment.

Abstract: Fin arrangement for a water sports device, having a base body (1) and a fin (3) which is detachably connected or connectable to the base body (1) via a spring element (2), whereby the base body (1) has a mounting surface (21) for resting against the sliding surface (5) of the main body (4) of the water sports device, and whereby the fin (3) has a recess (24) for receiving at least part of the base body (1). The fin arrangement may be arranged on the sliding surface (5) of the main body (4) of a water sports device.

Abstract: A load distribution harness, in particular for based sports. The load distribution harness comprises a body support that in use is connected to a spreader bar for connection to a pulling element. The body support and the spreader bar are connectable to each other so that the harness in use encircles the lower part of the torso of a user and distributes a pulling load exerted on the spreader bar over the body of the user, preferably over the lumbar region of the user. The body support includes a stiffening shell provided with composite material. The stiffening shell comprises a support plate from fibre reinforced sheet material having thermoplastic matrix material with fibres embedded therein. The support plate is substantially C-shaped.

Abstract: An arrangement of fenders nested together for compact storage, the fenders including two or more cylindrical bodies having a cavity accessed through the fender top, the fenders being similar shape but graduated in size such that the cavity of a larger fender tensionally receives the next smaller sized fender, the outer diameter of the smaller fender equal to the inner diameter of the larger fender cavity. A fender has a rigid inner core surrounded by a compressible shell made of foam or similar material. The inner core has attachment points for a rope or line. The smallest nesting fender in the set has a cavity diameter sized to fit a commercially-available, off-the-shelf fender. The fenders may be separated and deployed at individual locations on a vessel, or kept together and deployed as a single fender capable of absorbing a greater impact than any of the fenders individually would absorb.

Abstract: An underwater mask includes a frame, a transparent part, a seal part mounted on the frame, and a snorkel. The seal part has a partition wall forming an upper and a lower chamber, the lower chamber receiving nose and mouth of the user. The two chambers communicate through a passage in the partition wall and a one-way valve so that air can pass only from the upper chamber to the lower chamber. The snorkel has first and second channels through which the upper and respectively lower chamber communicate with the outside. A connection end between snorkel and mask is fastened at an opening of the seal part to put the first channel of the snorkel in communication with the upper chamber of the mask, and further has a side inlet for a corresponding exhaust tube that puts the lower chamber in communication with the second channel of the snorkel.

Abstract: An underwater mask includes a frame, a transparent portion supported by the frame, a seal portion mounted on the frame and adapted to be positioned on a user's face, and a ventilation tube. The seal portion has a partition wall resting on the user's nose and forming upper and lower chambers, which communicate through a passage in the partition wall and a one-way valve to enable air to flow only from the upper to the lower chamber. The ventilation tube has separate channels providing communication between the upper and respectively the lower chamber and the outer environment, and a hub between tube and mask, fastened to the mask and connected to the tube by a joint, so that in a coupling position the hub and the tube are fastened, and in a releasing position the hub and the tube remain connected but the tube is free to swing.

Abstract: An exhaust system for a marine exhaust system includes two riser conduits, each being connected to a Y-pipe at an outlet end. An inner tube of each riser conduit directs exhaust gases through a catalytic converter assembly and into the Y-pipe. An outer tube surrounds each inner tube to define a cooling liquid passage between the inner and outer tubes to direct cooling liquid into one of the inlets of the Y-pipe. A bellows couples one of the riser conduits to one of the inlets of the Y-pipe. Each bellows surrounds one of the inlets of the Y-pipe and one of the riser conduits. To minimize reversion, the inner tube of each of the riser conduits extends into one of the bellows further than the outer tube of the respective riser conduit.

Abstract: Hybrid boat comprising an internal combustion engine provided with a reversing device to allow at least one condition of forward movement and one of reverse movement of the boat, transmission means connected between said reversing device and a propeller or impeller, wherein said transmission means comprise a transfer box having a first inlet, a second inlet and a single outlet, and a first drive shaft interposed between said reversing device and said first inlet and a second drive shaft interposed between said single outlet and said propeller or impeller, and an electric motor operatively connected with said second inlet, wherein said transfer box comprises means for selectively connecting said internal combustion engine and/or said electric motor with said single outlet.

Abstract: A clamp assembly for connecting a rudder to an aquatic device having a body with a first end, a second end, a top and a bottom. A clamp having a screw connected to a pivot pin disposed within a clamp head is removably connected to the top of the body for selectively applying a clamping force on the body. The clamp handle in some bodies tapering to an end to allow placement within a retaining slot of a fin box.

Abstract: Systems and methods include providing an aircraft with a fuselage, an airframe that provides structural rigidity to the fuselage, and at least one door that allows access to an interior of the fuselage through an opening in the fuselage. The aircraft includes an overlapping, tongue and groove door interface formed between a frame of the door and a portion of the airframe that at least partially borders the opening in the fuselage. At least a portion of the airframe includes a concavity. At least a portion of the door frame includes a complementary shaped profile to the concavity of the airframe. The complementary profile of the door frame and the concavity of the airframe form a seal between the door frame and the airframe when the complementary portion is at least partially received within the concavity by selectively rotating the door to its closed position.

Abstract: A floor panel includes a first structural layer, a film heater configured to emit far-infrared radiation, and a first open cell layer disposed between the film heater and the first structural layer such that far infrared radiation from the film heater is directed toward the first open cell layer.

Abstract: A system includes plural airfoils operably coupled with a rotatable member of an aircraft engine system. The rotatable member is configured to rotate about an axial centerline of the aircraft engine system. The system comprises a feature at one or more exterior locations of an aircraft body. The feature is shaped to alter a flow of air between the aircraft body and the airfoils. Altering the flow of air also one or more of reduces a local load on the airfoils, reduces a local angle of attack of the airfoils, or reduces a noise level that is generated by the aircraft engine system as the rotatable member rotates about the axial centerline of the aircraft engine system relative to the aircraft body not including the feature.