Abstract: A cart has a wheel that is easily lockable and unlockable while being securely braked. The cart includes a platform having a wheel and on which freight is loaded, a handle bar including an inverted U shaped frame including a left frame, a right frame, and a connecting frame, a wheel locking and unlocking operation part provided on the inverted U shaped frame and configured to be pressed and elastically restored, and an operation part configured to operate by an operation of the wheel locking and unlocking operation part, and a folding operation part including a pedal provided at one end of the platform, a pedal connecting part connected to the pedal from a lower surface of the platform, and a folding operation rod supported by the pedal connecting part and configured to vertically move.

Abstract: In an aspect a vehicle is provided, and includes a frame a front wheel and a rear assembly. The front wheel is rotatably mounted to the frame. The rear assembly includes a first rear wheel support and a second rear wheel support. Each of the wheel supports is movably mounted to the frame. The rear assembly further includes a first rear wheel and a second rear wheel. The first and second rear wheels are rotatably mounted to the first rear wheel supports respectively. The rear assembly is positionable in a first position in which the first and second rear wheels are substantially immediately adjacent one another to operate as a single rear wheel, and a second position in which the first and second rear wheels are spaced apart from one another.

Abstract: A vehicle fitted with a steering device including a steering mechanism protected by a steering casing, the steering casing itself being housed in an engine compartment that is separated from the interior of the vehicle by a dashboard, the steering device also including a steering wheel, located in the interior, and to which the steering mechanism is connected by a steering column that extends out of the steering casing and passes through the dashboard, the vehicle including, in order to provide a seal around the steering column, between the steering casing and the dashboard, an elastomeric coupling gasket including, in a single piece, a central first sealing ring that surrounds and clamps around the steering column and a peripheral second sealing ring that is inserted between the steering casing and the dashboard, at a distance from and around the first sealing ring.

Abstract: A steering column assembly configured to couple to a steering wheel is provided. The assembly includes a steering column shaft having a first end and a second end, the second end configured to couple to the steering wheel. The assembly also includes an intermediate shaft coupled to the steering column shaft first end. The assembly further includes a steering input pinion coupled to the intermediate shaft. The assembly yet further includes a counter rotation mechanism configured to counter rotate rotational movement of the steering column assembly such that the steering wheel does not rotate.

Abstract: A feedback actuator for a steering mechanism for motor vehicles may include a steering adjuster that acts on the steered wheels and is controlled electronically based on steering commands of a drive of the motor vehicle. The feedback actuator may transmit feedback from a road to a steering wheel via a steering shaft. Further, the feedback actuator may have a preloaded belt drive and an electric motor configured as torque-generating means. The feedback actuator may generate a torque to simulate the feedback of the road. The torque may be formed by a sum of a torque from the preloaded belt drive applied to the steering shaft and a torque from the electric motor applied to the steering shaft.

Abstract: An assembly method in which an assembly ring is force-fitted between a first part and a second part such as to create: a tightening contact between the first part and the inner face of the ring, by means of plastic deformation of the ring, said tightening contact occupying a first interference zone; and a tightening contact between the second part and the outer face of the ring, said tightening contact occupying a second interference zone. The assembly ring comprises a first ring segment (T1) and a second ring segment (T2) which are stepped axially in relation to one another and which have different radial dimensions from one another, such as to confine the first interference zone to the first ring segment (T1) and the second interference zone to the second ring segment (T2), in order to prevent the first interference zone and the second interference zone from overlapping axially.

Abstract: A motor controller of a steering control apparatus is configured to drive, based on an assist command and a tracking command, a motor to thereby generate assist torque and automatic steering torque. A state determiner of the steering control apparatus is configured to determine at least whether a driver's steering state is a biased steering state or a return steering state in accordance with a first parameter associated with steering torque based on the driver's steering, and a second parameter associated with an angular velocity of the motor. A ratio changer of the steering control apparatus is configured to change a ratio of the assist torque to the automatic steering torque in accordance with a determination result of the state determiner.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided. The vehicle may include an engine that is configured to auto-stop and auto-start. The system may also include a controller programmed to power an electrical actuator coupled to a steering mechanism to synchronize a drive angle of the vehicle and a steering wheel angle of the vehicle, in response to a parameter indicative of a likelihood of a wheel slip event exceeding a threshold and the steering-wheel angle being greater than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: An electric power steering apparatus includes: a current command value determining section that determines a current command value based on steering torque and vehicle speed; a vibration extracting filter that extracts a first vibration component having a predetermined amplitude and first predetermined frequency range depending on motor angular velocity; a vibration extracting section that extracts a second vibration component having a second predetermined frequency range depending on motor angular acceleration; a first compensation value calculating section that calculates a first vibration suppression compensation value based on the first vibration component extracted by the vibration extracting filter; and a second compensation value calculating section that calculates a second vibration suppression compensation value based on the second vibration component; and suppresses vibrations of the motor by feeding back the first vibration suppression compensation value and the second vibration suppression compens

Abstract: [Problem] An object of the present invention is to provide an electric power steering apparatus that easily obtains equivalent steering torques to vehicle driving information such as a steering angle without being affected by a road surface state and aging-changes of mechanism characteristics of a steering system.

Abstract: Steering wheel assembly intended for being built into a vehicle dashboard and including a steering wheel and a mounting element which is stationary relative to the dashboard and the steering wheel being movable in rotation with respect to the dashboard. The steering wheel includes a plurality of light-emitting sources spaced apart so that at least one of the light sources cannot be concealed by a hand or by a portion of a hand of a driver of the vehicle. The steering wheel assembly includes a first plurality of sensors capable of picking up the light emitted by at least one light-emitting source, the light-emitting sources and the sensors being configured to form a continuous communication channel between the steering wheel and an instrument panel mounted on the dashboard.

Abstract: A power steering apparatus includes: a first detection element arranged to sense a rotation angle of the first gear based on a variation of a magnetic field generated by the first magnetic member; a second detection element arranged to sense a rotation angle of the second gear based on a variation of a magnetic field generated by the second magnetic member; an absolute steering angle calculating circuit configured to calculate an absolute steering angle of the steering wheel from an neutral position of the steering wheel at which the steered wheel directs in a straight direction, by a combination between the rotation angle of the first gear and the rotation angle of the second gear; and a control section configured to drive and control the electric motor based on the absolute steering angle.

Abstract: A method for performing operations onboard a vehicle is provided. The method obtains a steering calibration command, by a computing device communicatively coupled to a steering mechanism for the vehicle; initiates execution of the steering calibration command, by the computing device via the steering mechanism; determines at least one maximum steering angle of the vehicle, based on execution of the steering calibration command, the at least one maximum steering angle being associated with a maximum potential position of the steering mechanism; identifies a zero-position center of the steering mechanism, based on the at least one maximum steering angle of the vehicle; stores the zero-position center and the at least one maximum steering angle, by the computing device, for future use; and broadcasts the zero-position center and the at least one maximum steering angle, via a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus of the vehicle, by the communication device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an imaging system having a memory with a historical localization dictionary database having geo-located driving image sequences, such that each reference image is applied to a threshold to produce a binary representation. A sensor to acquire a sequence of input images of a dynamic scene. An encoder to determine, for each input image in the sequence, a histogram of each input image indicating a number of vertical edges at each bin of the input image and to threshold the histogram to produce a binary representation of the input image. A visual odometer to compare the binary representations of each input image and each reference image, by matching an input image against a reference image. Wherein the visual odometer determines a location of the input image based on a match between the input image and the reference image.

Abstract: A lane keeping assist method and system may include determining a driving state of a vehicle according to a state of a lane change in which an intention of a driver is reflected after a turn signal is applied, adjusting a criterion for driver override depending on an error between a driving path of the vehicle and a target path according to the driving state of the vehicle, comparing a steering torque of the driver with the adjusted criterion to determine activation or cancellation of the driver override, minimizing the driver's discomfort in the steering operation when the driver intentionally changes the lane.

Abstract: A steering assist device includes a driving support ECU. The driving support ECU is configured to determine on whether or not accelerator operation is performed during execution of a lane change assist control. The driving support ECU is configured to prohibit execution of an original lane return assist control, when the driving support ECU determines that the accelerator operation has been performed.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a power steering apparatus control device in which it is possible to suppress generation of the canceling of the automatic steering unintended by the driver. The present invention provides a control device controlling the operation of a power steering apparatus in which there is selected either an assist control (28) in which a steering force is assisted based on a steering torque input through the operation of a steering wheel or an automatic steering control (29) in which a steering angle of a turning wheel is controlled based on a steering angle command value. When, in the state in which the automatic steering control (29) is selected, the steering torque exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the automatic steering control (29) is canceled and the assist control (28) is selected.

Abstract: A frame arrangement for a vehicle may include first and second longitudinally extending side members that each have an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portions are spaced laterally apart by a first distance, and the lower portions are spaced laterally apart by a second distance less than the first distance. The frame arrangement may further include at least one storage tank or battery positioned between the side members.

Abstract: A vehicle body front part structure includes: a pair of right and left front side frames each extending in a vehicle front-rear direction; a pair of right and left upper members each extending in the vehicle front-rear direction at respective outer sides in a vehicle width direction of the pair of right and left front side frames; and a pair of right and left lower members each located at a vehicle front side of each of the upper members and each allowing a vehicle front side end part thereof to be coupled to each of the front side frames. In the vehicle body front part structure, each of the lower members is composed of a pipe member, and the vehicle front side end part of each of the lower members linearly extends in an up-down direction.

Abstract: A vehicle body front section structure is provided including a battery pack, a lower cross member, and an impact absorbing structure. The battery pack is mounted at a vehicle lower side of a floor panel of a vehicle. The lower cross member is disposed at the vehicle lower side of a front cross member at a lower section of a front end of the vehicle, and extends along a vehicle width direction. The impact absorbing structure is provided between the lower cross member and the battery pack, and absorbs collision energy from collision load input from a vehicle front side.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a first structural member, a second structural member, and a ridge portion. The first structural member has a first linear expansion coefficient and is provided with a joined portion. The second structural member has a second linear expansion coefficient exceeding the first linear expansion coefficient and is provided with a plurality of joining portions at an outer edge portion of the second structural member, and the joining portions are joined to the joined portion. The ridge portion is formed in the outer edge portion to protrude in a plane intersection direction intersecting with a joining surface of the joining portion and is continuous from one of the joining portions to another one of the joining portions.

Abstract: There is provided a three-wheeled vehicle that can maintain the ground contact surfaces of wheels and the road surface in contact with each other at all times, and that can suppress direct transmission of most of an impact from the road surface to a platform. First to third wheels are attached to a body frame that is rigid. The platform and the body frame are connected to each other by a connecting structure. First to third three degree of freedom non-restricted connecting mechanisms and first to third three degree of freedom restricted connecting mechanisms that form the connecting structure are deformed to allow the platform to make a bouncing motion, a rolling motion, a pitching motion, and a combined motion thereof within a restricted range when an impact is applied to the body frame from the road surface.

Abstract: A pillar structure for a vehicle including: a pillar main body portion that is provided at a vehicle front portion and extends in a vehicle vertical direction, the pillar main body portion including a pair of pillar framework portions with chamber structures and a plate-shaped transparent member, the pair of pillar framework portions being disposed spaced apart in a vehicle front-and-rear direction, and the transparent member being attached to vehicle outer sides of the pair of pillar framework portions and isolating a vehicle cabin interior from a vehicle cabin exterior; and a reinforcing member provided with a pair of base portions and a transparent bridging portion, the base portions being respectively attached to vehicle inner sides of the pair of pillar framework portions and extending in the vehicle vertical direction along the pillar framework portions, and the bridging portion partially bridging between the pair of base portions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a supporting structure (10) for a front-end module of a motor vehicle, said supporting structure comprising a lower crossmember (13), a first side post (11), a second side post (12) and an upper crossmember (14). According to the invention, the supporting structure (10) comprises a first (40, 140, 240) and a second (50, 150, 250) supporting arm received within the supporting structure (10), the first supporting arm (40, 140, 240) being connected via the first end (41, 141, 241) thereof to the first side post (11) and via the second end (42, 142, 242) thereof to the upper crossmember (14), and/or the second supporting arm (50, 150, 250) being connected via the first end (51, 151, 251) thereof to the second side post (12) and via the second end (52, 152, 252) thereof to the upper crossmember (14). The invention also relates to a front-end module comprising such a supporting structure.

Abstract: The present invention is predicated upon the provision of systems and methods for reinforcement of a structural member. More particularly, the present invention is predicated upon unique carrier configurations and application of reinforcing material thereto. In one configuration, the application of reinforcing material is achieved without the use of fasteners, adhesives, or both, for placement, locating and restrictive movement of the reinforcing material onto the carrier.

Abstract: A removable upper garnish member is provided for a tailgate of a vehicle. The upper garnish member may include a longitudinally extending top portion, an exterior facing side portion, and an interior facing side portion. A camera is positioned within a space defined by the exterior facing side portion. The camera is configured to provide an image depicting a point of view of from a direction behind the vehicle. The removable upper garnish member is configured to be selectively positioned as part of a vehicle tailgate that is movable between one of a closed position, an open position, and a bed extender position. The camera point of view is preferably the same in both the closed and bed extender positions.

Abstract: A front suspension system is provided for a front-wheel drive vehicle having a drive shaft for driving a front wheel. The front suspension system includes a suspension device configured to be connected to the vehicle, a control arm configured to be connected to the vehicle, and a yoke mount configured to connect the suspension device to the control arm. The yoke mount has first and second legs that receive the drive shaft therebetween when the front suspension system is mounted on the vehicle.

Abstract: An air conduction element for reducing the air resistance of a load-carrying vehicle having a load space structure. The air conduction element can be externally mounted in the rear region of the load space structure and includes an air conduction duct with a front air inlet opening and a rear air outlet opening, front and rear being in relation to the direction of travel (x). The air inlet opening overlaps the load space structure in the direction of travel (x) and the air outlet opening is arranged behind the load space structure within the cross-sectional contour thereof. The air conduction element has a cover which delimits the air conduction duct and which is arranged movably relative to the load space structure. The cap slowly drops in the direction of the load space structure when the air speed drops below a defined value and is raised by the air current in relation to the load space structure when the air speed exceeds a defined value.

Abstract: An aerodynamic device for a trailer is provided that includes an air fairing or skirt that smoothly transitions into a fender for the wheels of the trailer. The aerodynamic device may be a substantially unibody member that has a forward region, a transition region, and a rear region. The first region defines the aerodynamic skirt beneath the trailer and the second planar region defines the fender for wheels of the trailer such that the fairing smoothly transitions from the skirt beneath the trailer to the fender covering the wheels based the shape of the bend in the transition region.

Abstract: An air deflector, and tractor-trailer rigs that use the air deflector, that includes a storage tube having a vertical slot, a shaft that is located within the storage tube, and a wind screen having a first end that is operably connected to the shaft and which extends through the vertical slot. A movable support rod is attached to the end of the wind screen that extends through the vertical slot. A torsion spring biases the wind screen toward retraction. Connecting hooks extend from the movable support rod. A mounting flange attached to the storage tube can connect the storage tube to a first trailer. A stationary attachment can connect to the tractor-trailer.

Abstract: Drag reducing systems for vehicles are provided. In one aspect, a drag reducing system generally includes an airfoil rotatably couplable to the vehicle and configured to provide a lift force to the vehicle as a result of differential airflow velocity over the upper surface with respect to the lower surface. The drag reducing system may further include a flow alignment vane to rotationally align the airfoil to the direction of airflow. In another aspect, a drag reducing system generally includes an air vane hingedly couplable to a surface of a vehicle and configured to rotate from a first stowed position to second deployed position. The air vane includes a flared leading portion to provide a force to bias the air vane toward the first position and a flared lateral portion to provide a force to rotate the air vane to the second deployed position.

Abstract: This invention relates to an actuated aerodynamic air drag reducing apparatus for reducing the air drag of a vehicle, the actuated aerodynamic air drag reducing apparatus being adapted to move between an expanded configuration and a retracted configuration by an actuator on a basis of a signal associated to the behavior of the vehicle. The actuator being connected to a slider selectively connected to a pair of pivotable elongated members for being used between a plurality of configurations.

Abstract: An active bed cover system having at least one deployable panel and at least one actuator. The deployable panel extends and retracts based on vehicle requirements and provides reduction in vehicle drag, thereby reducing emissions and improving fuel economy. Additionally, it allows for the system to retract within the tailgate and/or cargo bed liner allowing for access to the bed and improved usability and aesthetics. The active bed cover provides a fully deployable system with object detection, declutching of the actuator to help prevent damage, and communication with the vehicle to determine proper deployment and function.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle includes a body having a fore portion, an aft portion, and an underbody portion. The vehicle additionally includes a panel pivotably coupled to the underbody portion proximate the aft portion of the body. The panel has a fore edge and an aft edge and is pivotable about the fore edge. The panel is pivotable between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the stowed position the aft edge is spaced a first distance from a driving surface and in the deployed position the aft edge is spaced a second distance from the driving surface. The second distanced is less than the first distance. The vehicle additionally includes an actuator configured to move the panel between the stowed position and the deployed position in response to satisfaction of an operating condition.

Abstract: An assembly having a molded-in retainer cage for fastening the assembly on a motor vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a composite molded component including a first set of plies of fiber reinforced composite material. The component has a molded-in retainer cage which includes a second set of plies of fiber reinforced composite material. The cage has a hole extending completely therethrough to communicate an interior of the cage with an exterior of the cage. The assembly also includes a fastener molded in the interior of the cage. The cage is molded around and retains the fastener. The hole in the cage allows the fastener to be joined with another fastener to join the assembly to a supporting component.

Abstract: A trailer lock can be used as an anti-theft device to secure a mating feature of a trailer, such as a king pin, against unauthorized hookups by tractors. The trailer lock can include a base plate for mounting on a wall of the trailer; a swing bar pivotally connected to the base plate; and an engagement bar pivotally connected to the swing bar, which engagement bar includes an engagement feature, such as a ring, capable of fitting to the mating feature of the trailer. When the engagement feature is fitted to the mating feature of the trailer (for example, when a ring is placed over a king pin), it can prevent the mating feature from engaging a corresponding mating feature of a tractor, such as a fifth wheel.

Abstract: A paving machine for spreading, leveling and finishing concrete having a main frame, center module, bolsters laterally movably, and a crawler track associated with respective aft and forward ends of the bolsters. A bolster swing leg for each crawler track supports an upright jacking column. A worm gear drive permits rotational movements of the crawler track and the jacking column. A hinge bracket is interposed between each swing leg and a surface of the bolsters to enable pivotal movements of the swing leg. A length-adjustable holder engages the pivot pin on the hinge bracket and pivotally engages the swing leg. The holder permits pivotal motions of the swing leg in its length-adjustable configuration and prevents substantially any motion of the swing leg in its fixed-length configuration. A feedback loop cooperates with transducers keeping the crawler tracks position. The paving machine can be reconfigured into a narrowed transport configuration.

Abstract: An idler wheel for use with a track chain of a vehicle that includes a plurality of track pins and bushings comprises a main body that includes a generally cylindrical configuration defining an axis of rotation, a circumferential direction and a radial direction, the main body including a central portion disposed along the axis of rotation defining an axial extremity of the radial portion, and at least a first outside portion disposed along the axis of rotation that includes an undulating circumferential perimeter.

Abstract: Endless vehicle tracks including a body having an outer surface formed of an elastomeric material displaying a series of ground engaging profiles longitudinally spaced along the outer surface, and an inner surface formed a urethane reinforcement material. The inner surface generally displays a series of longitudinally spaced guide-drive lugs for retaining the track on the vehicle and/or driving the vehicle. The urethane reinforcement defines the inner surface of the body. The urethane reinforcement may define wheel path regions of the body, and the urethane reinforcement may even form the guide-drive lugs. The endless vehicle track may further include a fabric reinforcement layer disposed beneath or upon the outer surface of the upper face of the guide-drive lugs. The urethane reinforcement is formed from an admixture including a castable urethane material liquid which fills a mold and hardens to form the urethane reinforcement. The mold also includes a metal reinforcement therein.

Abstract: A walking robot (1) includes a body (20) joined with an upper part of two legs (10) so that the body has a changeable posture relative to the legs; and a posture control unit (105, 106, 107) configured to control a posture of the body stably in accordance with states of the legs (10) and the body (20). The walking robot includes: a state calculation unit (101, 102, 103) configured to calculate periodically, from angular information on the legs (10) and the body (20), angular momentum p1 around a lower end of the leg in a stance phase and integral pI1 of the angular momentum; and a stabilization determination unit (104) configured to determine whether the calculated angular momentum p1 and integral pI1 are approaching or getting away from target values, and output a result of the determination to the posture control unit (105, 106, 107).

Abstract: A device for measuring a flange in a creased sheet of metal is provided, along with a method of use thereof. The device includes a block including at least two slots and a body extending from the block in a first direction. The device also includes at least two retractable teeth. Each tooth is mounted in a respective one of the at least two slots. Each tooth is biased toward the first direction and retractable in a second direction opposite the first direction. A foot is mounted to an end of the body and includes a groove configured to receive an edge of the sheet of metal. A free edge of the flange is received in the groove and a creased edge is retained by the teeth. The flange may be measured by inserting a depth gauge through the block to a surface of the sheet of metal.

Abstract: A headliner assembly apparatus includes an input delivery device attempting to deliver an input related to a predetermined headliner to a controller that is in communication with the input delivery device. An indexing assembly is in communication with the controller, wherein the indexing assembly positions at least one headliner detail in an installation position in response to the input related to the predetermined headliner. A headliner support is adapted to position the predetermined headliner, wherein the predetermined headliner is placed on the indexing assembly, and wherein the headliner is placed to engage the at least one headliner detail in the installation position. A detail installing assembly couples the at least one headliner detail in the installation position to the predetermined headliner.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a blank for a collapsible, folded pannier configured to be mounted on a bicycle rack. The blank includes a bottom section that forms an item supporting surface when the blank is folded into the folded pannier configuration. The blank includes a lateral face section hingedly connected with the bottom section at a first fold line. The blank includes a medial face section hingedly connected with the bottom section at a second fold line. The blank is adapted to be folded from an unfolded blank configuration into a folded pannier configuration.

Abstract: An inverted pendulum vehicle (10) comprises a main wheel (14) configured to be driven under an inverted pendulum control, a vehicle body frame (30) supporting the main wheel, an outer shell (12) covering the vehicle body frame, and a seat (16) mounted on the vehicle body frame in a vertically adjustable manner for seating a rider of the vehicle, wherein the seat is provided with an extension (92) extending downward therefrom along a front side of the outer shell, and the vehicle body frame is provided with a projection (102) projecting forward from the vehicle body frame and passed through a front part of the outer shell, the projection being provided with a free end configured to contact a rear side of the extension.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transformable bicycle. The transformable bicycle including: a pair of front fork members which are connected to a front wheel, and which are arranged with the front wheel interposed therebetween; a head tube which is connected a fork support bar; a frame which is coupled to the head tube, and which is connected such that the head tube is rotatable around a bolt pin; a fastening device which is connected to the head tube; another fastening device which is installed with the fastening device and a spring interposed therebetween; a fastening device handle which allows the front fork members to be folded toward the frame in such a manner that the fastening device handle rotates the head tube connected to the fastening devices around the bolt pin by pulling the fastening devices during rotation around pins; a seat; and a rear wheel.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a handgrip assembly supported by a handlebar assembly. The handgrip assembly includes handgrip portion that defines an outer grip surface. The handgrip assembly also includes a cover portion coupled to the handgrip portion and partially surrounding the handgrip portion. The cover portion provides an appearance of a hand supported by or grasping the handlebar assembly.

Abstract: A control device for a bicycle, has a first body adapted to be attached to a bicycle handlebar, at least one control member of at least one bicycle component, and a second body, distinct from the first body, connected to the first body to increase a grip surface of the control device and/or to vary the relative position of the at least one control member with respect to the handlebar of the bicycle, so as to adapt the control device to the size of the cyclist's hand.

Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a base member and an operating member. The base member is configured to be mounted to a bicycle handlebar. The operating member is movably coupled to the base member. The base member includes a first arrangement part to which at least one of a first operating structure and a first cover structure is arrangeable. The base member includes a second arrangement part to which at least one of a second operating structure and a second cover structure is arrangeable.

Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a base member, an operating member, and a hydraulic unit. The base member comprises a first end portion, a second end portion, and a gripping portion. The gripping portion is provided between the first end portion and the second end portion. The operating member is movably mounted to the base member from a rest position toward an operated position. The hydraulic unit is provided at one of the base member and the operating member. The hydraulic unit comprises a hydraulic cylinder and a piston. The hydraulic cylinder includes a cylinder bore. The piston is arranged in the cylinder bore. The piston is configured to be pulled from an initial position to an actuated position in response to a movement of the operating member from the rest position toward the operated position to supply a hydraulic pressure toward at least one bicycle component.

Abstract: A control method comprises at least one detection of activation of the pushing aid. When activation is detected, in the subsequent step a velocity of the electric vehicle and/or a constant starting torque are/is generated by actuation of the electric motor. The generated velocity of the pushing aid as a result of the actuation is dependent on the engaged transmission ratio of the gearshift. In order to adapt the velocity, the control method comprises sensing the current motor rotational speed of the electric motor and sensing the current velocity of the electric bicycle. The engaged transmission ratio is determined as a function of the sensed motor rotational speed and the sensed velocity. The adaptation of the velocity of the electric bicycle occurs in the subsequent step as a result of regulation of the electric motor as a function of the transmission ratio and the maximum velocity, which is not exceeded.