Abstract: A suspension member includes a side rail. The side rail is formed in a closed sectional structure by combining an upper member, a lower member, and a reinforcing member located between the upper member and the lower member. The upper member and the reinforcing member are fixed by welding and form a closed cross section having an upper hollow portion. The reinforcing member and the lower member are fixed by welding and form a closed cross section having a lower hollow portion. A distance from an upper end to a lower end of the upper hollow portion in a vertical direction in the lower bending portion is longer than that in the upper bending portion, and a distance from an upper end to a lower end of the lower hollow portion in the vertical direction in the upper bending portion is longer than that in the lower bending portion.

Abstract: A vehicle lower portion structure includes side rails respectively disposed on right and left sides and extending along a longitudinal direction, and further includes a cab mount bracket fixed to an outer side of each of the side rails in a vehicle width direction, in which a vehicle body is secured above the cab mount bracket. The vehicle lower portion structure further includes a connector disposed on an upper side of the cab mount bracket and configured to connect the cab mount bracket to the vehicle body, in which at least one of a wire harness and a brake pipe is arranged outside of at least one of the side rails in the vehicle width direction in a region located inward of the connector in the vehicle width direction and upward of the cab mount bracket.

Abstract: A division bar that extends in a vehicle width direction and divides at least one of a vehicle front windshield and a vehicle rear windshield into an upper windshield and a lower windshield is included, and cameras and are arranged on the division bar.

Abstract: Either a front pillar, which is disposed on a front side of a vehicle and extends along a vertical direction, or a rear pillar, which is disposed on a rear side of the vehicle and extends along the vertical direction, includes a first frame, and a second frame which is disposed rearward of the first frame, and top portions of the first frame and the second frame extend along a longitudinal direction to constitute frames of a roof.

Abstract: An exemplary approach for protecting floorings in containers may utilize a first ledger attached to an upper portion of a first support beam associated with a foundational base assembly. A portion of the first ledger may protrude outward in a first horizontal direction from the upper portion of the first support beam. A second ledger may be attached to an upper portion of a second support beam next to the first support beam. A portion of the second ledger may protrude outward in a second horizontal direction from the upper portion of the second support beam. The second horizontal direction may face the first horizontal direction. A support panel may be placed on top of the portion of the first ledger and the portion of the second ledger. The support panel may have a length proximate to a distance between the first support beam and the second support beam.

Abstract: A side sill for a vehicle includes: an inner portion facing an interior space of the vehicle; an outer portion facing an exterior space of the vehicle; and mounting hardware, which is riveted to one of the inner portion and the outer portion, wherein the inner portion and the outer portion form a unitary one-piece structure.

Abstract: A vehicle rail assembly has an extending longitudinal rail with a kick down area. A kick down area enabler is positioned in the rail at the kick down area. The kick down area enabler includes a foot rest portion, an outer part portion and a kick down portion all contacting the rail. The outer part portion and kick down portion part are cantilevered from the foot rest portion via welding. The kick down area enabler provides additional energy absorption for the rail to prevent intrusion into a passenger compartment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system consisting of a connection node and at least one first connection body, wherein: the connection node comprises a connection node central body, a first connection element for joining with the connection body, and at least one second connection element for joining with a second connection body; the first connection element and the second connection element are connected or may be connected to the connection node central body; and at least one portion of the connection node central body and/or of the first connection element and/or of the second connection element is manufactured by means of an additive process, for example 3D printing, or by means of a casting process.

Abstract: A utility tray system including a coaming member located on each of two opposing sides of a tray body, each coaming member having at least one longitudinally extending channel, the channel having a longitudinally extending channel opening in communication with a longitudinally extending channel body, the channel body being wider in cross-section than the channel opening; wherein the channel body is adapted to receive a fastener which has a portion that is larger in cross sectional area than the channel opening, thereby preventing the fastener from being withdrawn from the channel opening; further wherein the fastener can be selectively secured to the coaming member at a selected longitudinal position.

Abstract: A modular universal non-invasive retractable/extendable storage system for a bed of a vehicle, said system including: a. a storage component and b.

Abstract: An apparatus for a trailer is provided that has a top fairing configured for being mounted to a top surface of the trailer. The trailer has a longitudinal direction, a lateral direction, and a vertical direction. A side fairing is present and is configured for being mounted to a side surface of the trailer. A corner at the side fairing and the top fairing has an outer surface with a first location and a second location. The first location is located forward of the second location in the longitudinal direction, and the first location has a radius of curvature that is smaller than a radius of curvature of the second location. The top and side fairings are configured for being mounted at locations closer to the back of the trailer than to the front of the trailer.

Abstract: An apparatus for a trailer is provided that has a top fairing configured for being mounted to a top surface of the trailer at a location closer to the back of the trailer than the front of the trailer. The trailer has a longitudinal direction, a lateral direction, and a vertical direction. First and second side fairings are also included and are configured for being mounted to respective first and second side surfaces of the trailer. Additionally, first and second trailer skirts are configured for being carried by the trailer and are part of the apparatus. First and second trailer rear skirts are likewise included and are located rearward of the first and second trailer skirts. The combination of components provides aerodynamic benefit to the trailer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an active aerodynamic system (1) for vehicles which comprises a moulded plastics structure (2) arranged to receive movable elements (3; 4) and an actuator (7) off-centre with respect to the structure (2). The system (1) of the invention comprises a force transmission member (5) which connects series of movable elements (3; 4) to each other. The force transmission member (5) also makes it possible to distribute the forces within the system (1).

Abstract: A removable spoiler or vehicle stabilizing apparatus for a pickup truck having a truck bed is provided. The spoiler comprises a spoiler shell constructed and arranged to fit securely on the truck bed, an interior spoiler frame, at least one mounting support configured to securely support the spoiler on the truck bed, and a plurality of spoiler securement and lifting elements. The spoiler may easily be installed or removed from the truck even while the truck is hitched to a travel trailer, camper trailer or the like. The spoiler may be installed or removed with any suitable device, such as a crane, jack, jack stands, cherry picker, auto cherry picker, travel trailer tongue-mounted lift/crane, lifts, roll on/off platform or the like. The spoiler may also be used as a multipurpose device, and may provide a golf cart enclosure, and may further comprise at least one utility shelf.

Abstract: An active side panel assembly having at least one deployable panel (22) and at least one actuator (30). The deployable panel deploys and retracts based on vehicle requirements and provides valuable reduction in vehicle drag, thereby reducing emissions and improving fuel economy. Additionally, it allows for the system to retract so the vehicle can still meet ground clearances, ramp angles, off-road requirements, etc. The active side panel 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 active underbody panel system having a frame arrangement mounted under the vehicle and at least one deployable panel moveable between stowed and deployed positions to improve aerodynamics under the vehicle. A deployment/retraction mechanism is provided having a pair of linkage assemblies and driven by an actuator, which allows the deployable panel(s) to be moved automatically downward into the air flow as needed.

Abstract: Motorized hub assemblies for use with platforms and the corresponding motorized platforms are presented. At least one of the hub assemblies can be a motor and can contain an internal motor to propel the platform when activated. In some embodiments, the motorized platform has two sets of motorized wheels or two sets or motorized treads for differential rate maneuvering. In some embodiments, different base platforms are mounted to a single set of wheels or a single tread to provide a sporty style ride. A handlebar can also be implemented for greater stability. In all cases, there is no requirement for an electronic stabilization platform.

Abstract: A lift frame assembly for a vehicle having an air suspension system is described herein which includes a lift frame assembly with a top frame body having a locking mechanism, a lift mechanism with an inflatable air bag operable with respect to the frame body and a source of compressed air in fluid communication with the inflatable air bag; and an air suspension system comprising a height adjustment valve for raising and lowering a frame height in communication with the source of compressed air, wherein the height adjustment valve operates in communication with an air suspension height control valve, and the height adjustment valve is operable to raise and lower the height of the frame by inflating or deflating at least a first pair of air springs positioned on a portion of the lift frame opposite the lift mechanism.

Abstract: A torque-resistant dual face seal includes a seal ring having an L-shaped cross-section including an axially-extending flange and a radially-extending flange, the seal ring including an annular seal face and an opposing annular loading surface. The seal ring includes a plurality of deformations formed in a spaced apart arrangement circumferentially around the axially-extending flange. An axial cross-section through the axially-extending flange and intersecting one of the plurality of deformations includes a stepped geometry. The plurality of deformations allows a load ring to squeeze into the plurality of deformations to increase a surface area contact between the seal ring and the load ring.

Abstract: An electric vehicle that comprises a vehicle main body, a driving apparatus that includes a motor unit which includes a motor and a reduction gear which is attached to the motor unit, and a travel unit configured to drive by a driving force of the driving apparatus. The travel unit includes a plurality of wheels that at least includes a front wheel arranged on the side of a front end portion of the vehicle main body and a rear wheel arranged on the side of a rear end portion of the vehicle main body, and a crawler belt wound around the front wheel and the rear wheel.

Abstract: A trailer includes a trailer frame having a hitch. A stationary support base is joined to the trailer frame. Two supports are slidably guided on the support base toward and away from each other. A wheel assembly is mounted to an end of each of the supports remote from the other support such that a distance between the wheel assemblies varies with movement of the supports on the support base. A locking device selectively locks each support to the support base in a first position where the wheel assemblies are furthest from each other and a second position where the wheel assemblies are closer to each other.

Abstract: A method of installing an overhead panel to another panel is provided. The method includes connecting a base of a positioning structure to a surface of the overhead panel. The positioning structure includes the base, a stem that extends outwardly from the base and an enlarged head that extends outwardly from the stem and overhangs the base. The enlarged head of the positioning structure is moved against a ledge of the another panel. The ledge contacts the enlarged head and moves the enlarged head from a catch configuration to an insertion configuration where the enlarged head reduces in dimension. The enlarged head is passed by the ledge such that the enlarged head moves from the insertion configuration to the catch configuration of increased dimension. The enlarged head is hung on the ledge such that the positioning structure supports the overhead panel in a pre-installation position that is different from an installed position.

Abstract: An autonomous electronic bicycle comprises a frame, a front wheel that can be powered by a first electronic motor, a rear wheel that can be powered by a second electronic motor, and handlebars that can steer the front wheel which can be controlled by a third electronic motor. Similarly, the autonomous electronic bicycle can comprise a set of sensors used for balance. The autonomous electronic bicycle can use the balance sensors to determine a current state of the autonomous electronic bicycle and drive the electronic motors to balance the autonomous electronic bicycle and achieve a target pose of the autonomous electronic bicycle. A neural network can be trained to determine one or more motor outputs of the autonomous electronic bicycle based on the target pose and the current state.

Abstract: A straddle type vehicle characterized by comprising: an air guiding plate arranged on a front side of the straddle type vehicle; and a display control unit configured to display information concerning automatic traveling control of the straddle type vehicle, wherein the display control unit displays the information concerning the automatic traveling control on the air guiding plate.

Abstract: A straddle type vehicle comprises: a detection unit configured to detect a situation of a detection area on one of a rear side and a lateral side of a self-vehicle; a distance determination unit configured to determine a change in a relative distance between the self-vehicle and another vehicle detected in the detection area and a notification control unit configured to make a notification to a driver based on one of a detection result of the detection unit and a determination result of the distance determination unit. The notification control unit makes the notification by first notification output if the other vehicle is detected in the detection area by the detection unit, and makes the notification by second notification output if it is determined by the distance determination unit that the relative distance to the other vehicle has become short.

Abstract: A straddle type vehicle comprising: a first display unit configured to display speed information of the straddle type vehicle; and a second display unit configured to display information concerning automatic traveling control of the straddle type vehicle, wherein the first display unit and the second display unit are arranged on a front side of the vehicle with respect to a head pipe of the straddle type vehicle, in the first display unit, a display position of the vehicle speed information changes linearly or in a curve in accordance with a change in a speed of the straddle type vehicle, and the second display unit is arranged to be adjacent in an upward direction or a left-and-right direction of the display position of the speed information on a high speed range side of the first display unit.

Abstract: A straddle type vehicle includes a side mirror with which a rider confirms a rear side; a detection unit configured to detect another vehicle in a periphery of a self-vehicle; and a display unit configured to display a detection result by the detection unit. The display unit displays the detection result at a position within a contour of the side mirror and on an inner side in a vehicle width direction. In a case in which the another vehicle is detected by the detection unit, the display unit displays a color different from a display color of the detection result in a peripheral portion of a display region of the detection result.

Abstract: Example bicycle suspension components and analysis devices are described herein. An example suspension component includes a first tube and a second tube configured in a telescopic arrangement having an interior space, a spring system including a pneumatic chamber containing a mass of a gas forming a pneumatic spring configured to resist compression of the telescopic arrangement, and a suspension component analysis (SCA) device. The SCA device may include a pressure sensor to detect a pressure of the gas in the pneumatic chamber and provide a signal indicative of the detected pressure and circuitry configured to receive the signal. The circuitry and the pressure sensor are at least partially disposed in the interior space.

Abstract: A straddle type electric vehicle comprises a main frame, a motor unit including an electric motor, a battery that supplies power to the motor unit, and a control unit that executes drive control of the motor unit. The main frame includes a left and right pair of portions, and at least a portion of the motor unit is disposed at a position overlapping the main frame in a side view of the vehicle.

Abstract: A front fork, which suspends a front wheel is a compression type and includes a pressure tank at a lower end portion thereof. The front fork includes, at the lower end portion, a caliper bracket which supports a brake caliper which constitutes a disc brake and a sensor mounting portion on which a wheel speed sensor is mounted. The caliper bracket includes a pair of an upper caliper support portion and a lower caliper support portion. In a vehicle side view, the pressure tank is disposed between the upper caliper support portion and the lower caliper support portion, and the sensor mounting portion is disposed inferior to or superior to the pressure tank.

Abstract: A control device for a bicycle is disposed on a handlebar and includes a body, an electronic module, at least one switch, and at least one input member. The body includes a plugged portion and a holding portion. The plugged portion is disposed inside the handlebar via an opening of the handlebar. The holding portion is connected to the plugged portion and is disposed outside the opening. The electronic module is disposed in the plugged portion and has at least one surface. The switch is disposed on the surface of the electronic module to selectively control the electronic module to send an electronic signal. The input member is disposed on the holding portion and extends into the plugged portion and moves in an operating direction to actuate the switch. The operating direction is not perpendicular to the surface and a longitudinal axis direction of the plugged portion.

Abstract: A saddle riding vehicle includes a swing arm in which front ends of arm sections and supporting a wheel are supported by a pivot shaft, and an electronic control suspension that is provided between the pivot shaft and the arm sections, that has a portion overlapping with the swing arm in side view of the vehicle and that includes a control valve section at an upper portion thereof. In the saddle riding vehicle, the control valve section is disposed on one lateral side in regard of the vehicle width direction of the upper portion of the suspension, and extends toward a vehicle width-directionally outer side from a side surface of the upper portion.

Abstract: Example bicycle disc brake rotors are described herein. An example disc brake rotor described herein includes a core having a brake surface core portion and a single-piece brake track coupled to the brake surface core portion. The brake track is constructed of stainless steel. The brake track includes a first track on a first side of the brake surface core portion, a second track on a second side of the brake surface core portion, and a connecting portion extending over a peripheral edge of the brake surface core portion between the first and second tracks.

Abstract: A straddled vehicle has a plurality of modes for engine brake controlling. The straddle vehicle includes a mode setter that selectively sets one of at least a normal mode and a first reduced mode that are included in the plurality of modes. An engine controller controls an electronic throttle valve and a fuel injector so that a torque of an internal combustion engine is equal to a target torque. When the torque of the internal combustion engine is less than zero while in the first reduced mode, an engine brake controller corrects the target torque by adding a first additive torque to the target torque. The first additive torque is set so as to be smaller as an amount of operation of an accelerator grip becomes larger so that an opening of the electronic throttle valve increases as the amount of operation of the accelerator grip increases.

Abstract: A hydraulic brake control device for a bicycle includes a housing having a first side and a second side, the second side being opposite the first side. The housing includes a first hydraulic line path and a second hydraulic line path, the first hydraulic line path including a first recess at the first side of the housing and the second hydraulic line path including a second recess at the second side of the housing.

Abstract: A human-powered vehicle control device includes first and second rotary bodies, a transferring member that transfers drive force between the first and second rotary bodies, and a component. At least one of the first and second rotary bodies includes a plurality of rotary bodies. The component includes a transmission that performs a shifting action to move the transferring member between the plurality of rotary bodies. The control device includes an electronic controller controls the shifting action in accordance with a control condition set based on a travel state of the human-powered vehicle and/or a state of a rider. The electronic controller includes a first state that determines whether the control condition is satisfied and a second state that does not determine whether the control condition is satisfied. The electronic controller switches between the first and second states in accordance with a rotational state of the plurality of rotary bodies.

Abstract: An autonomous electronic bicycle comprises a frame, a front wheel that can be powered by a first electronic motor, a rear wheel that can be powered by a second electronic motor, and handlebars that can steer the front wheel which can be controlled by a third electronic motor. Similarly, the autonomous electronic bicycle can comprise a set of sensors used for autonomous navigation. The autonomous electronic bicycle can operate autonomously, traveling to a chosen destination by controlling at least the first, second, and third electronic motors. The autonomous electronic bicycle can further be manually ridden by a rider as a traditional bicycle.

Abstract: A step sporting equipment with a double transmission mechanism, wherein a transmission mechanism and a treading mechanism are located on both sides of a frame body respectively. Each transmission mechanism at least comprises a front wheel disc, a rear wheel disc and a driving piece. Each treading mechanism is connected to the corresponding transmission mechanism. When the user treads on each treading mechanism, each treading mechanism can compel the corresponding transmission mechanism to work. In addition, as the front wheel disc and rear wheel disc are linked by a driving piece, there is higher moving phase. Therefore, with two transmission mechanisms, the dimensional discrepancy of elements resulted from tolerance can be tolerated effectively, and the step sporting equipment can remain in normal operation.

Abstract: To provide a human-powered vehicle control device configured to perform shifting in accordance with situations, a control device is configured to control a transmission of a human-powered vehicle. The control device comprises an electronic controller configured to control the transmission. The electronic controller includes at least one shifting condition for actuating the transmission to shift a transmission ratio. The electronic controller holds the shifting condition that is related with riding-related information of the human-powered vehicle in a case where the human-powered vehicle is in a riding convergence state.

Abstract: A power train for a pedal vehicle includes a main output chainring and a secondary output chainring coupled to the crankset shaft by a first freewheel. The crankset shaft is coupled to the main output chainring via a deformable transmission element and an epicyclic gear.

Abstract: The present invention disclose a continuously variable reciprocating prime mover. The feature of this continuously variable reciprocating prime mover is that the reciprocating rotatory motion of the legs is modified into the reciprocating linear flexion and extension of the legs, by which one leg is flexed while the other leg is stretching, the combined force of the legs can be multiplied by the force. After each linear motion stroke is completed, the reverse linear motion stroke is repeated, and the driving direction remains unchanged. At any moment of the full stroke of the reciprocating linear flexion and extension of the legs, both can generate 2 times of the instantaneous power equivalent to the maximum moment point of the circular rotation.

Abstract: A snowmobile has a gearbox having a first shaft, a second shaft, first transmission gears mounted to the first shaft and second transmission gears mounted to the second shaft. A driven gear mounted to the first shaft engages a forward drive gear mounted to a countershaft. In a first configuration: the first shaft is coupled to the countershaft; when rotating, a driveshaft rotates in a same direction as the countershaft; and configurable portions of the countershaft and second shaft are free of gears. In a second configuration: the forward drive gear is in selective free-spin engagement with the countershaft; a reverse drive gear mounted to the configurable portion of the countershaft is in driving engagement with the countershaft; an actuator selectively transmits rotary motion from the countershaft to the gearbox; a reverse driven gear mounted to the configurable portion of the second shaft meshes with the reverse drive gear.

Abstract: A status monitoring system and the devices used for the status monitoring system is disclosed. The status monitoring system includes a controller device, a plurality of rod monitoring devices, and a motor monitoring device which works together to provide a layered approach to securing the boat. The controller device is configured to communicate with a smart device via cellular network. The controller device triggers an alert once it detects unexpected events on the boat or receives intrusion notifications from other devices in the status monitoring system. Unexpected events can include the boat moving out of the geofence, boat vibration, and unexpected starting of the vehicle. A method for monitoring the status of the boat is also disclosed. The method can include receiving an activation signal, receiving a GPS signal, receiving vibration signals, energizing the siren and transmitting notification and boat location to the cloud when detecting at least one trigger.

Abstract: A frame for a top of a boat that can be moved between a deployed position and a collapsed position with the aid of an articulated top assist mechanism such that the manual effort required to move the top between the collapsed position and deployed position is minimized or eliminated. The articulated top assist mechanism has a torque hub attached to a frame element of the top and a spring that applies torque to the hub by a strap attached to the hub and the spring.

Abstract: A multiline ring anchor and a method for installing the multiline ring anchor is disclosed herein. The multiline ring anchor can be used for mooring systems for including, but limited to, arrays of offshore floating offshore wind turbines, wave power, and floating barriers.

Abstract: For firm installation at a water bottom, a mooring anchor for securing a basal end of a mooring line underwater includes an anchor assembly to which the mooring line is to be fastened, and installable at a water bottom, and a guide to be secured at the water bottom at a position away from the anchor assembly and including a holder to receive and hold the mooring line in a movable manner. The anchor assembly includes a pile drivable into the water bottom and a tilted support extending obliquely downward toward the guide at the water bottom and to be embedded in the water bottom, such that the tilted support withstands and overcomes a tensile force acting in a horizontal direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a ship mooring device using a spring bellows structure, wherein the ship mooring device temporarily or permanently fixes a state in which the ship is spaced at a preset distance from a vessel or a pier, the ship mooring device including: a main body configured of a plurality of frames in which opposite ends of each of the frames are hinge-coupled to facing ends of adjacent frames to form foldable hinge joints, wherein diagonally opposed non-adjacent hinge joints of the frames are fixed to the ship and the pier, respectively; and a plurality of wires which are installed inwards in diagonal lines with respect to the frames of the main body to connect the diagonally opposed non-adjacent hinge joints together, with an elastic member interposed in a center portion of the radially disposed wires to generate predetermined dynamic stability when the ship is moved.

Abstract: A shock absorbing mount assembly for enhancing comfort for a person sitting in a nautical vehicle includes a first panel that is coupled to a seat post in a nautical vehicle. A plurality of shock absorbers is each coupled to the first panel. A second panel is coupled to each of the shock absorbers. Thus, the second panel is urgeable toward the first panel when the shock absorbers are compressed. A seat is coupled to the second panel. Thus, the shock absorbers can absorb shock from waves over which the nautical vehicle is travelling for enhancing comfort for the user.

Abstract: A urinal for a boat includes an outer shell that has an enlarged opening for accepting liquids (e.g. urine) and a drain. The drain is interfaced to an opening on a bottom surface of the outer shell for draining the liquids away from the boat. In some embodiments, there is a support unit for installing the urinal into an orifice (e.g. fishing pole holder) of the boat.

Abstract: A hydrofoil (1) includes a mast (2), with an incoming flow edge (3), a discharge edge (4), lateral surfaces (5) and an upper mast end (6) with a holder (7) to be fastened to a watersports board. A fuselage (8) has front (10) and rear wings (11) are arranged on opposite sides. The mast and the fuselage are configured as separate components and are connected to one another via a screw connection (12). An adapter (13) is connected to the mast and to the fuselage and is arranged in a recess (14) of the fuselage. A positive locking is established between an adapter outer surface (15) and the recess of the fuselage. An adapter mount (16) receives a lower mast end (9). A positive locking is formed between the mast and the adapter such that the lower mast end is arranged within the fuselage.