Abstract: An operating mechanism of a work vehicle includes: an operating portion that is provided to a side console disposed beside a seat and can be operated by an operator; and a switching portion capable of switching between a used state in which the operating portion can be used and a non-used state in which the operating portion cannot be used.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tracked wall climbing robot including a rack, two sets of track mechanisms and power components operating respectively in cooperation with the two sets of track mechanisms. Each set of track mechanism includes a track, a driving wheel, a tensioning wheel and a plurality of load bearing wheels, wherein the driving wheel, the tensioning wheel and the load bearing wheels are sleeved with the track, the tensioning wheel is used for tensioning the track, the driving wheel, the tensioning wheel and the load bearing wheels are rotatably arranged on the rack respectively through a driving wheel axle, a tensioning wheel axle and load bearing wheel axles, the driving wheel drives the tensioning wheel and the load bearing wheels to rotate through the track, the track is composed of a plurality of convex platforms, and attractive components are arranged in gaps between the convex platforms.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing an automobile capable of automatic driving while recognizing and following a vehicle ahead.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting and communication system for providing communication between a vehicle and a helmet worn by a rider over a communication network. The lighting and communication system includes a vehicle system and a helmet system. The vehicle system attached to a handle of the vehicle, the vehicle system includes a joystick attached to the frame of the vehicle for allowing the rider to provide directional signals, a first communication unit configured in the joystick for communicating directional signals with the helmet over the communication network, and a first battery configured to power the joystick and the first communication unit. The helmet system attached to the helmet for communicating with the vehicle system.

Abstract: An article carrier for bicycles can include a bag that can have first and said opposing walls. The article carrier can further include at least two coupling elements that can be mechanically coupled to the first wall and at least two coupling elements that can be mechanically coupled to the second wall. Each of the coupling elements mechanically coupled to the first wall can each be configured removably couple to at least one coupling element mechanically coupled to the first wall. The article carrier can also include a pouch coupled to the bag. The pouch can be configured to store at least the bag, the at least two coupling elements coupled to the first wall, and the at least two coupling elements coupled to the second wall.

Abstract: A motor cycle includes an internal combustion engine, a frame, a fuel tank for carrying a fuel to be consumed by the internal combustion engine, and a container connected to the internal combustion engine and the fuel tank. The container is adapted to store fuel evaporating from the fuel tank, and the container in a position of use is at least partially covered by the fuel tank. The fuel tank is supported pivotably relative to the frame between a maintenance position and the position of use.

Abstract: A folding mechanism and a scooter. The folding mechanism comprises: a first movable part (201), a second movable part (202), a grounded part (203), and a folding shaft (204); the folding shaft (204) penetrates through the grounded part (203); the first movable part (201) is provided with a first connecting end and is connected with the grounded part (203) by means of the first connecting end; the second movable part (202) is provided with a second connecting end and is connected with the grounded part (203) by means of the second connecting end; the first movable part (201) and the second movable part (202) relatively rotate with the folding shaft (204) as a rotary shaft, so that unfolding or folding of the folding mechanism are achieved. The folding mechanism takes up less space after folded.

Abstract: A foldable bicycle (100) having a riding configuration and a folded configuration includes a first wheel (102) and a second wheel (104) interconnected by a frame (106). At least the first wheel (102) has an open centre (108) and includes an annular rotor (110) engageable with the ground in the riding configuration of the bicycle (100) and an annular stator (114) carrying the annular rotor (110), and the frame (106) has a pivotal connection with the stator (114) of the first wheel (102) whereby the frame (106) is pivotable relative to the first wheel (102) for folding the bicycle (100). The frame (106) and the second wheel (104) connected thereto are together so dimensioned and arranged to fit within the open centre (108) of the first wheel (102) in the folded configuration of the bicycle (100).

Abstract: A hinge for a folding bicycle comprising a first tubular portion, a second tubular portion, the first and second tubular portions being able to assume an unfolded position and a folded position; a blocking element which can assume at least one closed position in which it retains the first tubular portion and the second tubular portion in the unfolded position, and an open position in which it allows the movement into the folded position of the first and second tubular portions; a connection part and a return device configured to bring the blocking element from its open position to its closed position.

Abstract: Multi-mode auxiliary wheel system adapted for rolling a folded bike, comprising: an upper frame member, at least one supporting side frame member attached to the upper frame member and adapted for attachment to the foldable bike so that the upper frame member is positioned adjacent an upper portion of the rear wheel during an unfolded, ridable, condition of the bike, but adjacent a lower portion of the rear wheel and the ground during a folded, non-ridable, condition of the bike. Lateral and transverse attachment, detachment, and displacement, of the axle, whether horizontal pivotable displacement or not, are provided for with an axle member with auxiliary wheels thereon such that, together with a swivel caster auxiliary wheel, the system enables a user to wheel the bike when in a folded condition, in either a luggage cart type auxiliary wheeling mode or a shopping cart type wheeling mode.

Abstract: Folding bicycle comprising a frame with a front frame portion on which is mounted a front wheel (1) and a rear frame portion (A) on which is mounted a rear wheel (2). The front frame portion includes an upper bar (10), a seat bar (5) and an oblique bar. The rear frame portion comprises at least one seat stay (8), at least one lower bar (9) and the seat bar (5). The oblique bar comprises an upper oblique rod (14) and a lower oblique rod (15). The lower oblique rod (15), the upper oblique rod (14), the upper bar (10) and the seat bar (5) are interconnected by joints (P1, P2, P3, P4), in this order, so as to form an articulated quadrilateral (D) deformable between a folded position and an unfolded position.

Abstract: A foot-deck-based vehicle having an adjustable steering characteristic is provided. The foot-deck-based vehicle has a foot-deck with a front end, a rear end, and at least one rear wheel proximal to the rear end. A front wheel assembly is coupled to the foot-deck proximal to the front end to pivot relative to the foot-deck about a front wheel assembly pivot axis that is at an acute angle to a vertical axis when the foot-deck-based vehicle is upright. The front wheel assembly includes at least one front wheel rotatably coupled to a front wheel support. A steering characteristic adjustment structure adjustably controls a steering characteristic of the foot-deck-based vehicle.

Abstract: A suspension assembly for a vehicle includes a swing arm having a proximal end configured to be pivotally connected to a frame of the vehicle, and a distal end configured to support a ground-engaging member of the vehicle. The suspension assembly also includes a rocker link pivotally connected to the swing arm about a rocker link pivot axis from which first and second portions of the rocker link extend in divergent directions. The suspension assembly also includes a linking arm configured to be pivotally connected to the frame, and pivotally connected to the first portion of the rocker link. The suspension assembly also includes a shock absorber that is at least one of: pivotally connected to the linking arm, and configured to be pivotally connected to the frame. The shock absorber is pivotally connected to the second portion of the rocker link.

Abstract: A bicycle operating device comprises a base member made of a resin material. The base member includes an outer surface, a cylinder bore, and at least one recess. The outer surface includes a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, a fourth surface, a fifth surface, and a sixth surface. The cylinder bore has a cylinder center axis. The cylinder bore is provided between the first surface and the second surface and between the third surface and the fourth surface as viewed along the cylinder center axis. The at least one recess defines a cylinder wall between the cylinder bore and the at least one recess. The at least one recess is provided on at least two of the first surface, the second surface, the third surface, the fourth surface, the fifth surface, and the sixth surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-power generation-type electric bike, and particularly, to a self-power generation-type electric bike which can be applied to an electric bike (an electric bicycle, an electric motorcycle, an electric kick scooter, etc.) to generate air during travel, and use the air to produce electricity and travel for long periods of time without being charged.

Abstract: A powertrain for a pedal vehicle includes a crank axle and an output sprocket rotating around a first rotation axis. The coupling between the crank axle and the output sprocket goes through an epicyclic gear system that includes a ring gear, a planet carrier, and a sun gear (13) which rotate around a second rotation axis that is spatially offset from the first rotation axis.

Abstract: A bicycle bracket element connects a bicycle frame to a rear gearshift mechanism of a derailleur system. The bracket element includes a first portion which has a cutout for receiving a portion of a bicycle rear wheel axle and a second portion which has a mounting opening to which the rear gearshift mechanism can be secured. The bracket element is formed with a region made from plastic and a region made from metal. The region made from plastic is fixedly connected to the region made from metal.

Abstract: A drive unit includes: a pedal crankshaft to which a pedal stepping force of a rider is applied; an electric motor that detects a torque input to the pedal crankshaft and generates a drive force; and a transmission that changes shift of the drive force of the electric motor and delivers the drive force to the pedal crankshaft, the transmission includes a main shaft that supports a plurality of drive gears and a counter shaft that supports a plurality of driven gears that engage with the plurality of respective drive gears, and the transmission selects one torque delivery gear among the plurality of drive gears, delivers the drive force of the electric motor to the counter shaft, and shifts the torque delivery gear without inverting a rotational direction of the drive gear.

Abstract: Provided is a portable foldable aquaplane, comprising a buoyancy device (9), a handle (2), a pedal board (3) and a seat cushion (5), wherein the buoyancy device (9) comprises a head buoyancy component (1) and a body buoyancy component (13); the head buoyancy component (1) is connected to a front end of the body buoyancy component (13) in a foldable manner; the handle (2) is connected to the head buoyancy component (1) via a first telescopic rod (14); and the seat cushion (5) is connected to the body buoyancy component (13) via a second telescopic rod (15). By adjusting the height of the handle (2) and of the seat cushion (5), the aquaplane is not only capable of satisfying the requirements of riding on water in a standing state, but is also capable of satisfying the requirements of riding on water in a sitting state.

Abstract: A retractable foil mechanism for use in an aquatic vessel is provided comprising: a foil arranged to extend substantially parallel to a first axis when in a retracted position; a rotation axis about which the foil can rotate; means for causing an acting force (F) to act on the foil in a first direction parallel to the first axis so as, in use, to move the foil and the rotation axis in the first direction; and a moment creation arrangement configured such that, in use, the acting force (F) on the foil creates a moment which causes the foil to rotate about the rotation axis while the rotation axis is moving in the first direction.

Abstract: A watercraft includes a hull, an engine compartment defined at least in part by the hull, an engine disposed in the engine compartment, an air intake conduit fluidly connected to the engine, an air filter fluidly connected to the air intake conduit, and a shroud connected to an inlet end of the air intake conduit located in the engine compartment. The shroud has an open end and a closed end. The open end is open to flow of air therethrough and the closed end is closed to flow of air therethrough. The shroud has a sidewall extending between the closed and open ends. The shroud is oriented such that the open end is disposed rearward of the closed end. Noise exiting the inlet end of the air intake conduit and the air filter is reflected generally rearward by the shroud. An engine assembly for a watercraft is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cockpit extension extends aft between port and starboard outboard engines mounted on a tri-pontoon boat transom for increasing the usable afterdeck area of the boat. The cockpit extension includes a topside deck that can be accessed from the afterdeck of the boat and an under-face beneath the topside deck that can be above or below the water-line of the boat. A lower surface of the under-face can be configured to improve the backing down characteristics of the boat.

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented of operating a seawater system to reduce fouling. The seawater system may be installed in a waterborne vessel. A method comprises establishing suction in a first manifold, drawing seawater through a first manifold port, and discharging seawater through a second manifold simultaneous to drawing fluid through the first manifold port. The first manifold is in fluid communication with a first manifold port defined by a cover assembly. The second manifold is in fluid communication with a second manifold port defined by the cover assembly. The cover assembly is positioned in contact with a body of seawater.

Abstract: A suction anchor and method of installing the suction anchor. The suction anchor including a suction chamber bounded by: a circumferential outer wall; an upper wall; and an internal housing wall. The internal housing defining a passage for receiving wellhead components that may be secured to the suction anchor. The suction chamber has a minor upper portion and a major lower portion. The minor upper portion having internal reinforcing members extending along the inside of the upper wall from the outer walls to the internal housing. The major portion is adapted to be embedded in a seabed and the minor portion is adapted to project from the seabed when the anchor is installed. The reinforcing members serve to reinforce the upper wall of the chamber against collapse and to rigidly support the internal housing to resist forces arising from bending moments applied to wellhead components received and secured therein.

Abstract: A deep-sea anchoring device for gravity and anchor composite with a decelerating wing includes an anchoring base, a decelerating wing and an anchor body. The anchoring base provides an anchoring force by its own gravity, heavy pressure and friction with a sea floor. The decelerating wing includes a main decelerating wing, and a secondary decelerating wing that increases the cross-sectional area for diversion, so that a resistance is produced by water flowing through the main and secondary decelerating wings to reduce the falling speed of the anchoring base to a safe range, and prevent the anchoring base from being damaged by its collision with the sea floor. The anchor body is pivoted to the bottom of the anchoring base and anchored by being shoveled into a sea floor mainly consisting of gravels or deposited soil or abutted against rough rocks of a sea floor mainly consisting of rocks.

Abstract: A mooring buoy system releasably connects risers and anchor lines to a turret of a floating structure, and includes: a buoyant body carrying the risers, which extend to a subsea hydrocarbon well; anchor line connectors, for connecting anchor lines to the buoyant body, each anchor line having one end connected to a connector and the opposing end to the seabed; and a reconnection wire running through a channel coinciding with a center line of the buoyant body, connectable to each anchor line below the buoyant body at some distance from the anchor line connectors through anchor line connection sections on one end and includes a stopper and winch wire connection arrangement on the other end. Also disclosed is a method for pulling up risers and anchor lines, for releasably attaching the risers and anchor lines, as well as a method for constructing a mooring buoy.

Abstract: Apparatus and techniques are disclosed relating to towing marine equipment. In some embodiments, a vessel tows equipment through a body of water using a towing member with an associated fairing that includes a slit, such that an axis of the slit is non-perpendicular to a portion of the towing member from which the fairing extends.

Abstract: A computing apparatus that is integrated within a flotation module, the system obtaining the energy required to power its computing operations from waves that travel across the surface of a body of water on which the flotation module sets. Additionally, the self-powered computing apparatus employs novel designs to utilize its close proximity to the body of water and/or to strong ocean winds to significantly lower the cost and complexity of cooling their computing circuits.

Abstract: A boat, having a transom, includes one or more aft-facing seats. Each aft-facing seat is positioned proximate to the transom and includes a seat bottom that is inclined at a downward angle in a direction extending from aft to fore, a seatback, a headrest, a seat support structure having at least one hidden compartment therein, and at least one pivot mechanism attached to the seatback and the headrest and configured to allow the seatback to move between a first position in which the seatback is capable of supporting the back of a person seated in the seat and a second position in which the seatback is pivoted upwardly to allow access to the compartment and the headrest to move between an upright position and a folded position. A plurality of handles may be provided for each aft-facing seat, with one at an outboard side and another at an inboard side.

Abstract: The invention relates to a semisubmersible float, in particular for an offshore wind turbine, comprising at least four columns, including a central column and three outer columns connected to the central column by arms in the form of a pontoon, the outer columns and the pontoon arms comprising ballasts, is characterized in that the ballasts are filled by gravity and emptied using compressed air.

Abstract: The invention discloses a lifeboat which can be used in a typhoon day. The boat includes a hull. The hull is provided with a helical gear space symmetrically on the lower side of the transmission space. On the left side of the energized magnet, when the hull is stabilized, the motor needs to be automatically loosened and taken up to stabilize the hull. At the same time, the fan blades can be rotated to drive the ship forward or backward by the rotation of the helical gear, which can fully convert the excess electrical energy into The mechanical energy can also slide the rotation axis of the fan blade down to the fixed connection with the first rotating rod. When a person steps on the pedal, the mechanical energy generated can drive the fan blade to rotate to make the boat move forward or backward, and a life buoy is also designed. Insufflation function and push-out lever, which can automatically throw out the inflated life buoy for rescue when rescue is needed.

Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a crustacean trap can include a cage configured to trap one or more crustaceans, and a propulsion system connected to the cage and configured to provide propulsion to the cage. In certain embodiments, the trap can include a controller configured to control the propulsion system to autonomously pilot the trap.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed relating to a body towable behind a vessel in a body of water, an arm rotatably coupled to the body, and one or more foils disposed on the arm. The arm, when deployed, is configured to be free to rotate as the apparatus is towed through the body of water. The one or more foils are configured to generate lift as the apparatus is towed. Due to the free rotation of the arm, the foils impart tension force to the body and not torque forces.

Abstract: Sail construction comprising foldable sail supports (2), a crossbeam (3), a holder (1.1), a sail (1), a bottom holder (4), ropes (4.3) and a bolt and tackle system. The sail can be a self-inflatable sail (1 SN) designed similarly to paragliders, partially or fully inflatable.

Abstract: An engine includes a crankshaft. A driveshaft is connected to the crankshaft, and extends in an up-and-down direction of an outboard motor. A propeller shaft is connected to the driveshaft, and extends in a back-and-forth direction of the outboard motor. An intake pipe is connected to the engine. The intake pipe includes a first pipe portion and a second pipe portion that are provided separately from each other. A seal member is disposed between the first and second pipe portions, and couples the first and second pipe portions therethrough.

Abstract: A marine propulsion device controller includes a main operator that starts engines of all propulsion devices collectively with a simple operation and increases the degree of freedom of layout on a panel on which the main operator is disposed. The main operator is provided in common for all of the propulsion devices. The main operator receives a first operation and a second operation consecutively after receiving the first operation. All remote control ECUs are activated in response to receiving the first operation. The main operator outputs a collective start command to simultaneously start all the engines of the propulsion devices in response to receiving the second operation. Each remote control ECU starts the corresponding engine based on the collective start command.

Abstract: A marine outboard engine includes an internal combustion engine assembly that includes an internal combustion engine, a fuse assembly, a fuel filter, a spark plug, a gearcase including one of a propeller and an impeller, a swivel bracket, and a cowling. The cowling includes a service panel disposed on a first lateral side of the internal combustion engine assembly, and an affixed panel disposed on a second lateral side of the internal combustion engine assembly. The service and affixed panels define a split line therebetween and are removably attached to each other. The fuse assembly, the fuel filter, and the spark plug are mounted to one of the first lateral side and the affixed panel proximate to the split line and are at least in part accessible from the first lateral side when the service panel is detached and removed from the affixed panel.

Abstract: A redundant steering system for watercraft that transfers rudder control to an electronic steering system when a hydraulic steering system either fails or is under repair. The electronic steering system utilizes either a fueled generator or a battery or series of batteries to power electric steering and flanking motors that serve control the angular position of the rudders.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a floating cold thermal energy storage vessel comprises an ice battery. The ice battery comprises a storage tank configured to store thermal energy in the form of ice and chilled liquid, and a chiller coupled to a refrigerant loop. The refrigerant loop is coupled to the storage tank and operable to transfer thermal energy between the chiller and storage tank to form ice. The ice battery further comprises a heat exchanger coupled to the refrigerant loop, a liquid inlet, and a liquid outlet. The heat exchanger is configured to cool heated liquid received from the liquid inlet and supply cooled liquid to the liquid outlet using the thermal energy stored in the storage tank via the refrigerant loop. According to some embodiments, a regasification and cold thermal energy storage system comprises an ice battery and a liquefied gas regasification system.

Abstract: An airlift, water mixing system that passes biocides, algaecides and gas through a ship's ballast water tanks and its pipping to control water PH. Vertically moving diffusion grids provide air sparging in treated ballast water that accommodates variances in ballast water levels without changes in pressure or power used by an air compressor connected to a diffusion grid.

Abstract: A system and a method are for heat treatment of water of a vessel outside a fixed installation of the vessel. The water includes ballast water of the vessel and/or waste water from hull cleaning of the vessel. The system includes a system inlet; a system outlet; a heat application section; and a heat treatment piping system. A heat recovering section includes two parts for exchanging heat. The heat treatment piping system couples the system inlet to the system outlet via: one of the parts of the heat recovering section, the heat application section and the other part of the heat recovering section. The system does not form part of a fixed installation of the vessel.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for performing automated operations using a high-density robotic cell. An apparatus comprises a first plurality of robotic devices; a second plurality of robotic devices; and a control system. Each of the second plurality of robotic devices is coupled to a single function end effector. The control system controls the second plurality of robotic devices to concurrently perform tasks at a plurality of locations on an assembly, while the first plurality of robotic devices independently maintain a clamp-up at each of the plurality of locations.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for performing automated operations, such as installing fasteners at a plurality of locations along a joint, using a high-density robotic cell. A plurality of different tasks for a fastener installation operation is performed concurrently at selected locations of the plurality of locations using a plurality of single function end effectors positioned relative to the selected locations in a high-density setup.

Abstract: A wall covering panel for a nose of an aircraft. The panel comprises a rigid carrying framework preferably having an alveolar structure obtained by 3-D printing, a decor carried by the carrying framework and an acoustically and thermally insulating padding fixed to the carrying framework, and also attachments for fixing the carrying framework to the primary structure of the aircraft. Preferably, the panel also integrates systems, such as electrical route portions or ventilation route portions that traverse the panel from one side to the other or lead to an outlet equipment item also integrated in the panel. Only the carrying structure of the panel, which carries the decor, the insulating padding and any route portions and equipment items, is fixed to the primary structure of the aircraft. The number of attachments is low; the kitting-out and the finishing of the nose of the aircraft are greatly simplified.

Abstract: A fuselage component for an aircraft, including a shell part composed of a fiber composite material and a stiffening structure which is connected to an inner surface of the shell part and has shaped parts composed of a fiber composite material, wherein the shaped parts each have a flat base section which extends along the inner surface of the shell part, and a step-shaped profile edge which extends in an encircling manner around the base section. The shaped parts are arranged in the form of parquetry with overlapping profile edges. As a result, the overlapping profile edges form stiffening profiles intersecting at an intersection. Furthermore, an aircraft which has at least one such fuselage component and a method for producing a fuselage component are described.

Abstract: A drain configured to evacuate leaks of fluid, such as fuel, from a leak collecting system of an aircraft, the drain comprising a rigid tube secured to a plate, the plate being configured to be attached to an external wall of the aircraft, a flexible pipe configured to join the collecting system to the rigid tube, one end of the flexible pipe being received within the rigid tube. The rigid tube comprises a channel, the channel being configured to allow separation of the rigid tube from the plate at the location of the channel.

Abstract: An aircraft glazing unit including a body of transparent material and at least one subsurface thickness indicator at a predetermined depth within the material. The provision of a subsurface thickness indicator allows for the unit to be re-polished to remove erosion, whilst providing a visual indicator to ground crew of the remaining thickness of material in the unit. In this way, the service lifetime of the glazing unit can be extended.

Abstract: A decompression panel assembly for use in an aircraft includes a body panel having an opening defined therein and a cover panel positioned within the opening and spaced from the body panel. The decompression panel assembly also includes an annular spacer panel positioned outboard from the cover panel and the body panel. The spacer panel is spaced from the cover panel to define a first annular flow path between the cover panel and the spacer panel, and the spacer panel is spaced from the body panel to define a second annular flow path between the body panel and the spacer panel.

Abstract: Integrated slat chine apparatus and methods are described. An example method comprises moving a slat relative to an airfoil between a stowed position and a deployed position. The slat is coupled to the airfoil. The slat is located adjacent a lateral surface of a chine. The chine is coupled to the airfoil. The slat is to expose the lateral surface of the chine when the slat is in the deployed position and to cover the lateral surface of the chine when the slat is in the stowed position.

Abstract: A system comprising an aerial vehicle or an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to control pitch, roll, and/or yaw via airfoils having resiliently mounted trailing edges opposed by fuselage-house deflecting actuator horns. Embodiments include one or more rudder elements which may be rotatably attached and actuated by an effector member disposed within the fuselage housing and extendible in part to engage the one or more rudder elements.