Abstract: A locking device for an adjustable steering column assembly of a motor vehicle is described, comprising an operating unit which has at least one closed and one open position, a control element coupled to the operating unit, and at least one eccentric part which is actuated by the control element. A retaining part is provided, which interacts with the eccentric part in the closed position, wherein a locking portion of the eccentric part engages on an engaging portion of the retaining part in the closed position. The eccentric part has a force transmission portion which is substantially opposite to the locking portion, wherein the force transmission portion in the closed position rests against a support surface lying substantially opposite to the engaging portion. Furthermore, a steering column assembly is described.

Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a first shaft and a second shaft telescopically engaged with the first shaft. The steering column assembly includes a bore extending through the first shaft to the second shaft. A plug is disposed in and occludes the bore. The plug is resiliently expandable relative to the first shaft.

Abstract: A motor electric control unit (ECU) for an electromechanical power steering mechanism, which controls current through an electric assist motor in response to sensed vehicle signals, wherein the ECU comprises an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, that implements safety and platform features in hardware.

Abstract: A steering controller includes processing circuitry configured to execute a torque control process that calculates a steering-side operation amount, an angle feedback control process that calculates an angle-side operation amount, and an operation process that operates a drive circuit of an electric motor to adjust torque of the electric motor to a torque command value. The processing circuitry is further configured to execute a switch process that switches, when determining that a controllability of the electric motor is less than or equal to a predetermined efficiency, the torque command value from a value based on the angle-side operation amount to a value based on the steering-side operation amount instead of the angle-side operation amount.

Abstract: An autonomous steering control unit for a hydraulic steering control system has a pilot selector valve, primary and secondary electro-hydraulic (EH) steering valves, and an output selector valve. In a primary autonomous steering mode, the primary EH steering valve operates to output pilot fluid from the pilot selector valve through the output selector valve to the steering control system to control steering of a work machine while the pilot selector valve and the output selector valve isolate the secondary EH steering valve from the steering control system. In a secondary autonomous steering mode, the secondary EH steering valve operates to output pilot fluid through the output selector valve to the steering control system while the primary EH steering valve is isolated from the steering control system. In alternative embodiments, a load sense selector valve alternately connects an dynamic load sense line to the operative steering valve.

Abstract: A steering controller includes processing circuitry configured to execute a first operation process that, when an angle command value is not input from outside of the processing circuitry, calculates a first torque command value corresponding to a steering-side operation amount and operating a drive circuit of an electric motor to adjust torque of the electric motor to the first torque command value. The processing circuitry is further configured to execute a second operation process that, when the angle command value is input from the outside of the processing circuitry, calculates a second torque command value corresponding to at least an angle-side operation amount of the steering-side operation amount and the angle-side operation amount and operating the drive circuit of the electric motor to adjust the torque of the electric motor to the second torque command value.

Abstract: A steering device, including: a steering knuckle rotatably holding a wheel and pivotally supported by a suspension arm through a first joint; a steering actuator disposed on the suspension arm; and a tie rod a proximal end portion of which is coupled to the steering actuator and a distal end portion of which is coupled to the steering knuckle through a second joint.

Abstract: A steering knuckle, including a rod part, a disc part, a first ear, a second ear. The rod part and the disc part are disposed on two sides of the disc part, respectively. The first ear is longer than the second ear. The first ear and the second ear each include a pin hole; the connection line of two pin holes of the first ear and the second ear is perpendicular to the axis of the rod part. The first ear extends parallel to the axis of the rod part in the direction away from the disc part to form a pulling arm configured to connect to a steering drag link. The second ear extends perpendicularly to the axis of the rod part and perpendicularly to the connection line of the two pin holes to form a steering arm configured to connect to a steering tie rod.

Abstract: A steering knuckle gearbox assembly (138) comprises a body having a housing portion (140) having a cavity defined in the housing portion (140); a mating portion (142) connected to the housing portion (140) and being pivotably mountable an axle frame (106a) of a vehicle; and a mounting portion (144) for having a steering link (90) of the vehicle pivotably mounted to the mounting portion (144). An input shaft (176) is rotationally supported by the housing portion (140) and extends into the cavity at its one end and is operatively connectable to a drive axle (94) of the vehicle at its other end. An output shaft (187) is rotationally supported by the housing portion (140) and extends into the cavity at its one end and is operatively connected to the input shaft (176) at its other end. The output shaft (187) is offset in height from the input shaft (176). A steerable track system for a vehicle is also described.

Abstract: A steering control system adapted for use on a paving machine having one or more wheels and an automatic pivot steer mode. The preferred steering control system comprises a speed sensor adapted to determine a paving machine speed, a steering cylinder adapted to move between a straight forward position and a fully turned position, a steering cylinder sensor adapted to determine a steering cylinder position, a flow sharing valve in fluid communication with one or more of the one or more wheels and adapted to be moved between an open position and a closed position, and a controller adapted to communicate with the speed sensor, the steering cylinder sensor, and the flow sharing valve. The preferred steering control system is adapted to automatically open and close the flow sharing valve. Automatically moving the flow sharing valve between the open position and the closed position.

Abstract: A driver assistance device according to an embodiment includes a coupling angle acquirer that acquires a coupling angle between a towing vehicle and a towed vehicle coupled to the towing vehicle; and a notifier that issues a given notification in the towing vehicle when the towing vehicle is driven with the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle differing in orientation at a given value or more based on the coupling angle, the towing vehicle moves in a given distance or less while maintaining a steering angle, and the steering angle of the towing vehicle enables the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle to be placed in a serial state with the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle substantially matching with each other in orientation.

Abstract: A travel-lane determination unit determines whether a vehicle has entered a traffic lane on which a toll booth is provided. After it is determined that the vehicle has entered the traffic lane, a travel control unit pulls the vehicle to a position shifted from the center of the traffic lane toward the toll booth in a traffic-lane width direction, by the time when the vehicle reaches the toll booth.

Abstract: A driving support ECU is configured to set, when a recognition state of a lane marker by a sensor is a one side lane marker recognizable state which is a state where the sensor can recognize only one of a left lane marker and a right lane marker, a steering angle guard value and/or a steering angle speed guard value to a value which is smaller than when the recognition state of the lane marker is a both lane markers recognizable state which is a state where the sensor can recognize both the left lane marker and the right lane marker.

Abstract: A frame for a vehicle includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing and the second housing each define an interior space. The first housing and the second housing each comprises a first side portion and an opposing second side portion. The first housing and the second housing each include a first pair of triangular members coupled to the first side portion and a second pair of triangular members coupled to the second side portion. The first and second pairs of triangular members each support a wheel. A support assembly couples the first housing and the second housing. The support assembly includes an external lattice structure and an internal lattice structure. The external lattice structure is coupled to the first housing and the second housing. The internal lattice structure is coupled to the external lattice structure, the first housing, and the second housing.

Abstract: A crash box is configured to absorb an impact caused by a collision of a vehicle. The crash box includes a front end surface configured to receive the impact, a rear end surface configured to be attached to the vehicle; and a first wall surface and a second wall surface both extending from the rear end surface to the front end surface. The first wall surface and the second wall surface face each other. A length of the second wall surface from the front end surface to the rear end surface is longer than a length of the first wall surface from the front end surface to the rear end surface.

Abstract: A vehicle includes: a vehicle main body having an end surface and a compartment; a first electrical component which is arranged within the compartment, and to which a voltage that is more than or equal to a predetermined value is applied during traveling, and a second electrical component which is arranged within the compartment, and to which a voltage that is less than the predetermined value is applied during traveling or no voltage is applied during traveling. A first main body portion of the first electrical component and a second main body portion of the second electrical component are arranged such that a first end surface is located closer to a vehicle center than a second end surface in a vehicle front-back direction.

Abstract: A vehicle front portion structure includes: a motor unit disposed at a vehicle front part; a suspension member disposed at the vehicle front part, the suspension member extending in a vehicle front-rear direction and deforming toward a vehicle lower side at a time of vehicle frontal collision; a left-right pair of front side motor mounts connecting a front part of the motor unit with the suspension member; a rear side motor mount connecting a central part, in a vehicle width direction, of a rear part of the motor unit with the suspension member; and a break mechanism that causes the rear side motor mount, which moves toward a vehicle rear side at a time of vehicle frontal collision, to break in the vehicle width direction.

Abstract: A structural small overlap rigid barrier (SORB) joining bracket for a vehicle having an underbody hold-down assembly, a cowl side assembly, and a body mount assembly configured to connect a vehicle body to a vehicle frame includes a cowl side coupling first portion configured to couple to the cowl side assembly, and an underbody coupling second portion configured to couple to the underbody hold-down assembly and the body mount assembly. The SORB joining bracket couples and maintains structural integrity between the underbody hold-down assembly and the cowl side assembly, and couples with the body mount assembly to increase vehicle load capacity by providing a direct load path into the frame of the vehicle. A frame extension tube assembly creates additional strength and stiffness via stack-up with the SORB joining bracket.

Abstract: A side sill structure can be used with a vehicle mounted with opposite sliding doors. The vehicle includes a lower rail that is mounted at a lower side of a vehicle body in a front-rear direction of the vehicle body. The side sill structure includes a side sill that includes a side sill inner panel and a side sill outer panel coupled to define an opened cross section. The side sill inner panel is mounted on the vehicle body and extends in the front-rear direction. The side sill outer panel is coupled to the side sill inner panel to define a hollow portion between the side sill outer panel and the side sill inner panel. The side sill structure also includes a lower rail accommodating unit that is coupled to the side sill.

Abstract: Trunk lid stopper mechanism and method for controlling rotational speed of a trunk lid to slow down and halt its movement, and to hold the trunk lid at the halted position. The stopper mechanism comprises hinge arms for supporting the lid, torsion bars for applying biasing force to the lid, and link arms for transmitting biasing force from torsion bars to the hinge arms. Either each hinge arm or link arm is equipped with a stopper member that brakes the rotation movement of the trunk lid and halts the trunk lid fully-open. The stopper member has tapered surfaces for reducing relative rotational speed between the hinge and link arms by being forced therebetween during their relative rotational movement, and a stopper surface(s) for abutting against the other arm and halting the arms' relative rotational movement at the fully open position of the trunk lid.

Abstract: A tray-like vehicle cover member has a flat bottom plate, an edge wall rising from a peripheral edge of the bottom plate, and a flange that is connected to an upper end portion of the edge wall and provided with a plurality of fastening portions to be fastened to a vehicle. In this vehicle cover member, the bottom plate has an annular groove formed in an intermediate portion between the peripheral edge and the center, and a plurality of radial grooves formed to extend radially from the annular groove toward the fastening portions.

Abstract: A structural panel joining part for a vehicle having an underbody hold-down panel, a floor panel, a dash panel, and a cowl side panel includes an underbody coupling first portion configured to couple to at least one of the underbody hold-down panel and the floor panel, a dash panel coupling second portion configured to couple to the dash panel, and a cowl side coupling third portion configured to couple to the cowl side panel. The structural panel joining part maintains structural integrity between the underbody hold-down panel, the floor panel, the dash panel, and the cowl side panel to provide structural reinforcement during small overlap rigid barrier impacts to facilitate reducing structural intrusion into an occupant compartment of the vehicle.

Abstract: In a vehicle to which the present joining structure of vehicle steel plates is applied, a third welded portion is set between a first welded portion and a second welded portion, wherein at the first welded portion, a pillar outer rear flange, an SM outer rear flange, a pillar inner rear flange are joined to one another; and at the second welded portion, the pillar outer rear flange and the pillar inner rear flange are joined to each other. At the third welded portion, the pillar outer rear flange and the SM outer rear flange are joined to each other. Accordingly, a tensile load F acting on the pillar outer rear flange is distributed toward the SM outer rear flange side.

Abstract: A vehicle cross member has a beam with an overall U-shape cross-section. A pair of legs are connected, via rounded portions, with a web. A series of aperture is formed on the legs along a longitudinal axis of the beam. A flange is formed at a free end of the legs. The flange enables securement of the beam with a vehicle. The legs are angled with respect to one another so that the web has a width less than a width of the beam at the flange. The web has an arcuate portion along the longitudinal axis of the beam aligned with the series of apertures in the legs.

Abstract: A steering device exhibiting improved layout properties around a steering shaft. A steering device installed in a vehicle, the vehicle compartment of which is capable of tilting, has: a first steering shaft, one end of which is connected to a steering wheel; a second steering shaft positioned below the first steering shaft and in a manner such that the one end thereof connected to the other end of the first steering shaft is located above the floor section of the vehicle compartment; and a coaxial motor which applies a rotational force to the first steering shaft and is provided in a manner such that the output shaft thereof is coaxial with the first steering shaft. Furthermore, the second steering shaft is capable of telescoping, because a shaft and a cylindrical member are connected so as to be capable of sliding relative to one another in the axial direction.

Abstract: A skirt securing connector assembly for securing an aerodynamic skirt panel to a trailer is provided, the skirt securing connector assembly comprising an upper attachment portion adapted to secure the skirt securing connector assembly to the trailer, a lower attachment portion adapted to secure a lower portion of the aerodynamic skirt panel and a strut member connected, at a first end thereof, to the upper portion of the skirt securing connector assembly and connected, at a second end thereof, to the lower portion of the skirt securing connector assembly, the strut member including a longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end, the strut member including a concave portion extending along the longitudinal axis, the concave portion increasing an inertia moment of the strut member to sustain a force applied by air routing on the aerodynamic skirt.

Abstract: A vehicle having a vehicle sensor configured to detect a vehicle state; an actuatable spoiler moveable into a deployed position and a stowed position; an actuator operable to move the actuatable spoiler into the deployed position and the stowed position; and a controller configured to selectively instruct the actuator to actively cycle the actuatable spoiler between the deployed position and the stowed position based on the detected vehicle state. The actuatable spoiler is retained in the deployed position for a longer length of time than in the stowed position. The vehicle also includes a human machine interface selectively actuated by an operator of the vehicle to retain the actuatable spoiler in the stowed position for a predetermined length of time.

Abstract: The invention concerns a rear part (4) of a vehicle (1) that comprises a rear structure (41) and a spare wheel (3), the rear structure (41) comprising a luggage compartment floor (43) in which a well (44) is formed in order for said spare wheel (3) to be positioned therein, the well (44) comprising a bottom (47) and at least one first wall positioned facing the spare wheel (3) and forming a rear wall or one of the two side walls of the well, the bottom of the well comprising attachment means (6) for securing the spare wheel (3) thereto, the well (44) comprising control means (7) positioned between said first wall (45) and the attachment means (6), said control means (7) being suitable for releasing the spare wheel (3) from the bottom (47) of the well (44) in the event of an impact against said rear part (4) of the vehicle, on the side of the first wall (45) of the well (44), in alignment with the control means (7).

Abstract: A track link for a machine track includes an elongate link body having an upper rail surface with an inboard peripheral edge and an outboard peripheral edge each formed upon a first link strap, a second link strap, and a middle section. The upper rail surface defines a longitudinal midline and at least one of the inboard peripheral edge or the outboard peripheral edge upon the first link strap and the second link strap is canted, in an inboard-outboard direction, to a longitudinal midline of the upper rail surface.

Abstract: A machine track includes a track shoe having a first outboard edge and a second outboard edge, and a first set of pin lugs and a second set of pin lugs. A roller pad is positioned between the sets of pin lugs and includes a roller contact surface extending between a first roller pad end and a second roller pad end. The first roller pad end includes a relatively softer material, and the second roller pad end includes a relatively harder material that forms a trimming edge for trimming off interfering material of an adjacent track shoe in a machine track that is plastically deformed by way of roller contact with the adjacent track shoe during service.

Abstract: Disclosed is a utility trailer assembly capable of transitioning between a towing position and a utility position. The tow position allows for efficient transportation of the utility trailer assembly to and from various locations. In the utility position, the utility trailer assembly provides access to a plurality of storage and multi-use areas and compartments.

Abstract: A control system for interconnecting an electric bike and an electronic lock includes a bike control device, a motor, an electronic lock, and a wireless operation device. The bike control device has a motor control unit connected to the motor. The electronic lock includes a bike lock control device and an electric locking device. The bike lock control device can receive an operation signal from the wireless operation device to determine whether the wireless operation device is allowed to operate. After the operation is allowed, the electric locking device can be locked, and the bike control device is notified that the motor control unit commands the motor not to output auxiliary power; or the electric locking device can be unlocked, and the bike control device is notified that the motor control unit commands the motor to output auxiliary power. Through the control system, the motor cannot drive the electric bike if the electric locking device is broken.

Abstract: A motorcycle, or saddle type vehicle, is disclosed that may have at least one seat and at least two wheels, at least one hub electric motor. A large dry storage compartment may be positioned between the rider and steering mount. A rechargeable battery and battery management system may be located below the storage compartment in a battery housing, where the battery housing may be a structural component of the chassis. A rear electronics housing may be attached to and located behind the battery housing, and may contain major electrical components such as electric motor controller and contactors. Two structural members, or frame side rails, may form sides of the storage compartment and extend between the electronics housing and steering mount. The electronics housing may also connect to the battery housing such that the battery housing reinforces and strengthens the chassis, or structural frame. A secondary storage compartment may be located under the seat.

Abstract: A storage container of a motorcycle includes a container body defining a storage compartment and a lid functionally connected to the container body. The container body includes an access opening, a bottom wall opposite to the access opening and a side wall extending perimetrally and joined to the bottom wall. The lid connects to the container body to take an open configuration allowing access to the storage compartment by the access opening, and a closed configuration preventing the storage compartment from being accessed. The storage container includes an object blocking system associated with the container body or with the lid adapted to block an object housed in the storage compartment. The object blocking system includes an inflatable member adapted to be operatively received in the storage compartment and which is adapted to have a resting configuration, in which the inflatable member is substantially deflated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus employing techniques of computer vision and deep neural networks to provide audible and visual warning indications to vehicle drivers and bicycle riders to reduce the probability of a collision between the vehicle and the bicycle to which it is mounted, particularly in the case of distracted driving. The present invention amounts to an additional set of eyes that is ever-alert and dedicated to watching for impending collisions from behind or from directions not in the operator's primary field of view. When such a potential collision is detected, the present invention provides audible and visual alerts to gain the attention of drivers and riders to reduce the possibility of collision.

Abstract: A structure of a human-powered vehicle including at least one coupling kit having a fastening zone and a complementary fastening zone. The fastening zone being configured to be coupled to the complementary fastening zone presented by a second similar vehicle or by a fixed terminal. A vehicle and/or terminal including at least one coupling kit of the structure. A method of recharging battery of such vehicle.

Abstract: A kit for relocating the rider position on a motorcycle or a trike with a standard-length subframe, a standard-length swing arm, standard-length side panels, a standard-length seat, a standard drive, and a standard-length exhaust, includes an extended subframe, an extended swing arm, extended side panels, an extended seat, an extended drive conversion, and an exhaust extender. The extended subframe is extended from the standard-length subframe. The extended swing arm is extended from the standard-length swing arm. The extended side panels are extended from the standard-length side panels. The extended seat is extended from the standard-length seat. The extended drive conversion is for extending the length of the standard drive. The exhaust extender is for extending the length of the standard-length exhaust. Whereby, when the kit is installed on the motorcycle or the trike, the rider position on the motorcycle or the trike is relocated backwards.

Abstract: A straddled vehicle includes a radiator arranged forward relative to an internal combustion engine and an ECU arranged sideward of the internal combustion engine. At least a portion of a tubular air passage through which the for cooling the ECU passes is formed between a support cover supporting the ECU and an outer cover. A front cover, an upper cover and an under cover form a groove portion, which extends rearward from a front end portion located upward and forward relative to the radiator and is recessed inward in the vehicle width direction. An inlet opening that communicates with the air passage is formed in the groove portion.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for releasably securing a radio handset microphone to a motorcycle handlebar is provided. The mounting assembly includes a bracket element to extend partially around a motorcycle handlebar and a rigid plate extending from the bracket element. The bracket element is adapted to be joined to the motorcycle handlebar such that the bracket element partially surrounds the motorcycle handlebar. The rigid plate includes a mounting surface for mounting a radio handset microphone thereto. The mounting surface generally extends over the handlebar and is easily accessible to the motorcycle occupant. The mounting assembly may be combined with a carrier and a handset adapter to provide a mounting system with a secure landing zone that firmly holds the radio handset microphone in place.

Abstract: The invention refers to a vehicle—pedal scooter used for urban mobility, sporting and recreational purposes. The pedal scooter includes a support frame (1) mounted on a front (3) and a rear (4) bridge and a chain drive system connected to a drive pedal (5) hinged longitudinally to the support frame (1). The carrier frame (1) is hinged on the front bridge (3) via a pair of front carriers (8) and via a bearing shaft (9) camped in a rear bearing box (10), the rear of the support frame (1) is hinged on the rear bridge (4). The front carriers (8) and the rear bearing box (10) are mounted at an angle of about 25° to 35° to the longitudinal horizontal axis of the support frame (1). The front bridge 3 is composed of two bearing boxes (11) hinged to the front carriers (8). The front shafts (13) of the two front wheels (12) are camped in the bearing boxes (11). Each of the two front shafts (13) is connected via a cardan coupling (14) to a drive shaft (15), camped to the support frame (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bicycle propelling device capable of transferring power to a bicycle wheel by using the gripping force of both hands. The present propelling device uses the gripping force, and thus overcomes the problem of prior art hand and foot bicycles in which balance is easily lost during driving because the prior art hand and foot bicycles require the use of the arms. The propelling device can be used together with a pedaling operation when greater power is required while the user is riding the bicycle as usual, thereby improving the running efficiency of the bicycle. Furthermore, the propelling device is formed by combining simple devices including a string and a freewheel, and thus a bicycle can maintain the original structure thereof as it is, so that it does not cause any disadvantage or difference when the user rides the bicycle by stepping on pedals in a conventional manner.

Abstract: Bicycle component motion control begins when a motorized bicycle component is commanded to shift or actuate. The bicycle component motion control compares parameters of a component of the bicycle to be moved, to predetermined thresholds to provide safe shifting or actuation. The shift or actuation starts only when the battery voltage and the battery temperature are within predetermined acceptable ranges, respectively. Once the shift or actuation has started, the shift or actuation is aborted if the battery voltage remains below a predetermined low voltage threshold for a predetermined amount of time. If the shift or actuation is aborted when the component is in a position, in which the bicycle may not operate at a particular level or is inoperable, the shift or actuation command is modified to move the component to a previous position or an intermediate position.

Abstract: A mooring apparatus includes a housing positioned on a seabed by being lowered from a hull, a driven pile inserted into a first through hole formed in the housing, configured to come out of the housing on the seabed, and embedded in and fixed to the seabed, and an anchor line configured to come out of a guide hole formed in the driven pile when the driven pile is embedded in and fixed to the seabed and moving downward through the seabed so as to reinforce a supporting force of the driven pile.

Abstract: A device is proposed, increasing stability of a surfer on a surfboard. It includes an anchoring means connected to the surfboard, in turn, including a negative pressure chamber, a receiving chamber, its nozzle, and an outlet pipe. At least one surfer's foot is anchored by the anchoring means to the surfboard, when it's in motion, by a suction flow formed in water by the negative pressure chamber. The suction flow is conveyed via the pipe to the point where the foot contacts with the surfboard, so that the foot is adhered thereto by negative pressure. The device's first embodiment further includes a fin disposed on the underside rear part of the surfboard, while the anchoring means is disposed inside or on the fin. A second embodiment envisages the anchoring means disposed in a depression made in the underside. The depression is open at the surfboard's bottom, forming a channel.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus consisting of a durable, low friction flexible material that can be easily deployed when landing a boat onto the shoreline of a water-body. The invention when deployed provides a barrier/cushion/mat between the keel of the boat and the sandy/rocky shoreline thereby protecting the boat keel from damage and wear. The apparatus may include a model that can be permanently mounted to the bow area of a boat or can be a stowable model that can be easily deployed by the boat operator. Further to this, the mat/apparatus may be motorized retractable, manually retractable, tethered or manually positioned.

Abstract: A system comprises a ship having one or more maneuvering units for controlling the speed and direction of the ship. The ship comprises a ship control unit configured to send signals to the one or more maneuvering units to maneuver the ship and a transmitter-receiver connected to the control unit and configured to transmit and receive information. The system comprises a remote-control center remote from the ship. The remote-control center comprises a transmitter-receiver 16 configured to receive situation information of the ship. The remote-control center comprises a remote-control unit configured to determine pilot-control information for maneuvering the ship based on the situation information and configured to transmit the pilot-control information to the ship via the transmitter-receiver of the remote-control center. The transmitter-receiver of the ship is configured to receive the pilot-control information.

Abstract: A modular system for building underwater robotic vehicles (URVs), including a pressure vessel system, modular chassis elements, a propulsion system and compatible buoyancy modules. The pressure vessel system uses standardized, interchangeable modules to allow for ease of modification of the URV and accommodation of different internal and external components such as sensors 4800 and computer systems. The system also includes standard, reconfigurable connections of the pressure vessel to the modular chassis system. A standardized, modular propulsion system includes a magnetic clutch, and a magnetic sleeve used to power the URV on or off.

Abstract: An underwater vehicle may include a first propulsion element disposed on a first swivel holder, a first drive motor that is able to drive the first propulsion element, and a swivel mechanism that is able to move the first swivel holder relative to an outer hull of the underwater vehicle from a swiveled-in position into a swiveled-out position. The underwater vehicle can detect a given event automatically under water. In response to the detection of the event, the underwater vehicle may activate the swivel mechanism. The activated swivel mechanism may then move the first swivel holder into the swiveled-out position.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a magnetic compensation device for a drone for triggering mines comprising: a flux-guiding element comprising a soft magnetic material in the shape of an open or closed ring; a receiving chamber for the drone for holding the drone; and an electric coil device coupled magnetically to the flux-guiding element so a predetermined magnetic flux can be coupled into the flux-guiding element using the coil device. The flux-guiding element and the receiving chamber are arranged in relation to one another so that a magnetic flux brought about by the drone can be closed through the ring shape of the flux-guiding element.

Abstract: A trolling motor assembly may be pivotable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The trolling motor assembly may include a trolling motor subassembly comprising a shaft and a motor coupled thereto. The subassembly may be pivotable about a base via a linkage. The linkage may include a first arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first arm is coupled with the base, and the second end of the first arm is coupled with the shaft. A first biasing element may be coupled with the linkage so that the biasing element is configured to apply a first force to the linkage that biases the linkage in a raising direction from the stowed position in order to assist a user in deploying the trolling motor into the water.