Abstract: An adjustment drive for a steering column may include a drive unit having a threaded spindle that is supported in a gearbox housing at a bearing portion so as to be rotatable, with the threaded spindle including a threaded portion with a spindle thread that is axially adjoined to a shaft portion on which a gear wheel is arranged in a rotationally secure manner. The gear wheel meshes with a drive wheel that is coupled to a motor. Between the threaded portion and the gear wheel a peripheral bearing groove with a groove base may extend between groove flanks thereof. The bearing portion may be disposed in the bearing groove in a region of the groove base, and the bearing portion may be supported in a sliding manner in a bearing opening of a bearing plate that engages radially in the bearing groove.

Abstract: Provided is a structure of a steering device capable of securing a foot space of the driver's seat widely in the vertical direction. The steering column 3b has a cylindrical front-side column 9a and a cylindrical rear-side column 10a having a front-end portion that is connected to a rear-end portion of the front-side column 9a. The steering shaft 2b has a front-side shaft 11a rotatably supported inside the front-side column 9a, a rear-side shaft 12a rotatably supported inside the rear-side column 10a and has a rear-end portion to which the steering wheel 1 is supported and fastened, and a universal joint 13a that connect the rear-end portion of the front-side shaft 11a and the front-end portion of the rear-side shaft 12a. The front-end portion of the front-side column 9a is always arranged above a portion of the extension line of the center axis of the rear-side column 10a which exists at the same location in the front-rear direction as the front-end portion.

Abstract: According to the embodiments, it is possible to mitigate noise by compensating for the clearance inside the bearing supporting the rotation of the ball nut and the clearance between the ball nut and the ball screw and prevent excessive friction between the ball nut and the ball screw and inside the bearing to thereby allow the driver a better steering feel.

Abstract: A power assistance drive for a steering column of a motor vehicle may include a belt drive arranged in a housing, with an input pulley that is coupled to the motor shaft of a motor so as to be rotationally drivable about an input axis and which is drivingly connected by means of a drive belt to an output pulley that is mounted in the housing so as to be rotatable about an output axis. To enable a repair-friendly design and easier replacement of the motor, the motor may be releasably attached to the housing and the motor shaft may be connected to the input pulley by means of a releasable coupling.

Abstract: A magnetic sensor includes a magnetic sensing device, a sensor housing and a pair of magnetic flux guide members. The sensor housing includes a base body and a flange. The base body holds the magnetic sensing device at one end portion of the base body. The flange is fixed to the base body and is configured to be placed in contact with a receiving wall that receives a first magnetic circuit portion and a second magnetic circuit portion. The flange is made of a material having a higher rigidity than the base body.

Abstract: A steering system for vehicles with independent axles is disclosed. The system may have a second circuit for control of a second cylinder. The second circuit may have a solenoid valve, with at least four ways and three positions. The solenoid valve may be interposed between a second hydraulic liquid inlet line, a second hydraulic liquid outlet line, and a third operating duct and a fourth operating duct for the passage of hydraulic liquid. The system moreover envisages an electronic unit for management and control of the directional-control solenoid valve, which is operatively connected to a device for detecting the steering angle imposed by the first cylinder and is designed to manage the directional-control solenoid valve as a function of the data detected by the device.

Abstract: A method for the gradual activation and deactivation of a steering return function in a vehicle, the vehicle including at least two wheels, a steering wheel, an assist motor applying an assist torque to a steering rack, and a drive motor applying a wheel torque to the wheels, the method including a step of calculating an application gain including a first phase of determining a first gain dependent on the wheel torque of at least one of the two wheels, a step of estimating the assist torque associated with the return function, and a step of multiplying the assist torque associated with the return function and the application gain, wherein during the application gain calculation step the method also includes a second phase of determining a second gain dependent on the angle of the steering wheel and the difference in the rotation speeds of the at least two wheels.

Abstract: A method for operating a steering system includes providing an electromechanical steering assistance having several redundant control paths. Each control path includes a control unit, a power unit and a winding circuit of a servomotor. A correcting-variable unit is provided in each control unit in order to make a correcting variable available, depending on input variables. The correcting variables of all of the correcting-variable units are averaged. A set correcting variable is made available by each control unit, depending on the averaged correcting variable. A device for operating a steering system and a steering system for steering wheels of a motor vehicle, are also provided.

Abstract: A vehicle with omnidirectional movement is provided. The vehicle is able to move in three degrees of freedom, including forward, backward, sideways and rotating around the center of the vehicle. Methods of controlling said vehicle said vehicle is also provided. The methods control the movement of the vehicle in an omnidirectional manner by utilizing wheel, tire, suspension, driveshafts, and steering components of a conventional automobile.

Abstract: A motor vehicle (10), in particular an autonomous motor vehicle, includes a steering system (38, 30), a plurality of wheels (18, 20) that can be steered by means of the steering system (28, 30), and wheel housings (24, 26) for said wheels (18, 20). The steering system (28, 30) is designed such that the steering system steers the steerable wheels (18, 20) of a wheel pair in question in the same direction, in the case of joint steering to the left or right at a steering angle a up to a limit angle ag defined by the shape of the corresponding wheel housings (24, 26), and in opposite directions, in the case of steering to the left or right at a steering angle a exceeding the limit angle ?g.

Abstract: A driving supporter includes a support inhibitor that inhibits support of driving when a steering-operation value is greater than a threshold value. The support inhibitor includes a threshold-value determiner that determines the threshold value to a value greater when a first object and a second object are present than when the first object is present, and the second object is absent. The first object has a relationship in which a relative positional relationship between the object and an own vehicle is a relationship in which a steering operation is estimated to be performed in a first direction in which the own vehicle avoids the object. The second object has a relationship in which the relative positional relationship is a relationship in which the steering operation is estimated to be performed in a second direction reverse to the first direction such that the own vehicle avoids the object.

Abstract: The vehicle stop position accuracy is improved. A parking assist device, which assists parking of a vehicle at a target stop position, includes: a traveling distance calculation unit that calculates a traveling distance of the vehicle based on a wheel speed pulse; and a braking/driving force calculation unit that determines a remaining distance to the target stop position based on the traveling distance, and switches control of the braking force of the vehicle from feedback control to feedforward control when the remaining distance becomes a value equal to or less than a predetermined value.

Abstract: A hoist structure for a body of a truck can be comprised of a hoist plate arrangement extending in a first direction and configured to be rotatably coupled to a hoist member of the truck; and a plurality of external gussets spaced from each other in the first direction and extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Each of the external gussets can interface with the hoist plate arrangement, and a portion of each of the external gussets can extend in the second direction from a first side of the hoist structure arrangement.

Abstract: A vehicle shown herein is a side by side utility vehicle having a frame, front and rear ground engaging members supporting the frame, a powertrain drivingly coupled to the front and rear ground engaging members, and a seating area supported by the frame. The frame can include a tunnel extending longitudinally through at least a portion of the seating area, and the tunnel supports one or more HVAC components.

Abstract: A vehicle front body structure includes a lower side frame member and an upper frame member each extended in a longitudinal direction of the front body structure. The upper frame member is arranged above, in a height direction of the front body structure, and on an outboard side, in a width direction of the front body structure, of the lower side frame member. A damper housing is arranged to connect the lower side frame member and the upper frame member. The damper housing includes an outboard wall, in the width direction, affixed to the upper frame member. The outboard wall includes a deformation relief feature extended in the longitudinal direction along an opening provided on the damper housing for an associated vehicle suspension component.

Abstract: A front wall module for delimiting a front of a passenger cell in a motor vehicle includes a planar carrier structure which forms a front wall portion where a functional shape for receiving a component is formed in the planar carrier structure and where the planar carrier structure is a cast aluminum structural part.

Abstract: A side rigidity reinforcement structure of a vehicle includes: a side sill which is extended in a front and rear direction of the vehicle and includes a side sill inner reinforcement and a side sill outer reinforcement; a first center floor cross member disposed in a width direction of the vehicle and bonded to a center floor panel; and a side arch reinforcement formed to be convex upward and having a center portion spaced apart from the center floor panel. In particular, the side arch reinforcement includes: a first end penetrating the side sill inner reinforcement so to be bonded on an inner lower surface of the side sill outer reinforcement while supporting the side sill inner reinforcement, and a second end connected to the first center floor cross member to transfer a shock force input from the side sill outer reinforcement to the first center floor cross member.

Abstract: A mounting system for clips on a vehicle body panel includes a first portion having a first mounting surface and a first through-opening in the first mounting surface being configured to receive a first clip; and a second portion having a second mounting surface and a second through-opening in the second mounting surface being configured to receive a second clip. The first mounting surface is orthogonal to the second mounting surface.

Abstract: A tailgate system for a vehicle comprises a tailgate and a support system. The tailgate includes a movable tailgate portion movably connected to the tailgate and configured to cover an access opening in the tailgate. The support system is selectively operable between a connected state connected to both the tailgate and the movable tailgate portion and a disconnected state. The support system in the connected state is configured to support the movable tailgate portion in a step position pivoted downwardly from the tailgate in an open position thereof to provide a step. The support system in the disconnected state is configured to allow the movable tailgate portion to pivot downwardly from the tailgate in a closed position to the downwardly extending open position. The angle of pivotal movement of the movable tailgate portion relative to the tailgate is greater in the downwardly extending open position than in the step position.

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. A side fairing is also present and is configured for being mounted to a side surface of the trailer. The top fairing engages the side fairing.

Abstract: An active aerodynamic application torque link system including a four bar linkage having a fixed link, driven link, follower link and coupler. The fixed link has a follower link aperture and a driven link aperture. The follower link has a first end rotatably connected to the follower link aperture of the fixed link and a second end of the follower link is connected to the coupler. The driven link is rotatably connected at a first end to the coupler and coupled at a second end to a torque transfer tube that has a cross sectional shape of a four sided polygon with four radial facets. The four sided torque transfer tube is rotatably connected to the driven link aperture of the fixed link. The four bar linkage is used in a number of different applications by connecting the coupler with different components.

Abstract: Systems and methods for safe reconfiguration of a vehicle interior are provided. A method includes obtaining vehicle reconfiguration data indicative of a reconfigured interior arrangement for a vehicle interior of an autonomous vehicle. The reconfigured interior arrangement can include a number of interior vehicle components at one or more different positions within the vehicle interior than a current position of the interior vehicle components as prescribed by a current interior arrangement of the vehicle interior. The method includes obtaining sensor data indicative of one or more objects associated with the autonomous vehicle and determining a potential impact of repositioning the number of interior vehicle components from the current interior arrangement to the reconfigured interior arrangement.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, a powertrain coupled to the chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a rear module coupled to the chassis behind the cab. The powertrain is configured to drive at least one of the front axle or the rear axle. The rear module is selectively reconfigurable between a plurality of configurations.

Abstract: Electric scooter (1), with a foot rest area (2) and a loading area (3), made up of a chassis (4) with a handlebar (5) and two driving wheels (6) at a first end of the chassis (4), and comprising two electric motors connected to the driving wheels (6) with two controllers; steering control systems including an electronic sensor connected to a drive device and an electronic board connected to the electronic sensor and the two controllers, and; a support wheel (7) at a second end of the chassis, opposite the first end, having fastening points to the chassis (2) in the form of a pivot shaft (8) connected to the chassis and to a suspension fork (9).

Abstract: Multiple exemplary systems for preventing jackknifing are disclosed. The systems comprise an electric motor for extending a shaft into a fifth wheel coupling when a tractor trailer is traveling at above a predetermined speed in a forward direction, physically preventing the tractor trailer from jackknifing. In order to avoid dependence on integration with a tractor, sensors on a trailer are used to determine speed without communication with the tractor or any instruments therein, via reception of one or more waves. When the trailer is determined to be traveling at below the predetermined speed in a forward direction, or at any speed in a backward direction, the shaft is retracted to allow the trailer to freely rotate with respect, to the tractor.

Abstract: The present technology describes systems and methods for a mechanized gladhand and an end effector. The mechanized gladhand may have a collar capable of rotational motion while the mating surface may be in contact with a second surface without rotating. This may reduce reaction loads while maintaining the integrity of the connection. The end effector may include a drive motor, clasping tool, and/or driving installed tool that may be used to couple a tool with the gladhand or may be used in other applications. The end effector may have a compact design to allow precise control. The movement of the end effector with the gladhand may be controlled based on image processing to align the tool with another component.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments, aspects and features an oscillating track system that includes an oscillating track lock subsystem. The oscillating track system may include a track operable to rotate around a housing structure that is configured to receive an axle. While in operation, i.e. while the track is being rotated around the housing, the oscillating track system may be able to oscillate about the axle and, in doing so, incline or decline to accommodate undulating terrain. Advantageously, when stopped, the degree to which the oscillating track system has oscillated around the axle may be locked in place via an oscillating track lock subsystem comprised within the oscillating track system, thereby providing stability to the heavy equipment that includes the oscillating track system.

Abstract: A tracked vehicle for preparing ski trails; the tracked vehicle comprising: a frame; two sets of wheels arranged on opposite sides of the frame; two tracks, each of which is respectively run over by one of the two sets of wheels; and at least one support device for each set of wheels, which is coupled to at least two wheels of the set of wheels and is connected in an articulated way to the frame in order to couple the at least two wheels of the set of wheels to the frame; wherein the support device comprises an outer main body, which defines an inner cavity and wherein the inner cavity is at least partially filled with metal foam.

Abstract: An example implementation involves receiving measurements from an inertial sensor coupled to the robot and detecting an occurrence of a foot of the legged robot making contact with a surface. The implementation also involves reducing a gain value of an amplifier from a nominal value to a reduced value upon detecting the occurrence. The amplifier receives the measurements from the inertial sensor and provides a modulated output based on the gain value. The implementation further involves increasing the gain value from the reduced value to the nominal value over a predetermined duration of time after detecting the occurrence. The gain value is increased according to a profile indicative of a manner in which to increase the gain value of the predetermined duration of time. The implementation also involves controlling at least one actuator of the legged robot based on the modulated output during the predetermined duration of time.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a single-leg robot mechanism for jumping on a wall and a control method. The mechanism includes a robot leg. A plurality of rotors is fixedly connected to a fuselage of the robot leg and is distributed in a mirror image arrangement with respect to the fuselage, and operating surfaces of the plurality of rotors are parallel to each other.

Abstract: Various embodiments generally relate to robotics and more specifically to tank seal inspections. In some embodiments, the robotic inspection device comprising a power supply, a body, a drive system, a camera, a navigational system, and/or one or more sensors. The drive system may include one or more surface engaging drivers to propel the robotic inspection device along a surface of a tank. The camera can be housed within the body to capture images and/or video of a seal. The navigational system can compute a route (or receive commands that route) and send commands to the drive system to navigate the robotic inspection device along the surface of the tank allowing the camera to capture the images or video of the seal. Some embodiments may use an artificial intelligence or machine learning engine to review the images or video of the seal and identify potential problems.

Abstract: A vibration dampening device for a mount including a mount head and a base for mounting a handheld device on a bicycle. The vibration dampening device comprises a chassis and one or more vibration dampening grommets. The chassis comprises first and second interlocking pieces configured to be disposed between the mount head and the base moveable relative to each other. The chassis includes structure for limiting movement of the first and second interlocking pieces relative to each other.

Abstract: A device with rotatable footpads for use with interactivity systems and method for same are disclosed. The apparatus may comprise two footpads, wherein the two footpads rotate independently with respect to at least one axis; a plurality of sensors that detect the rotation of each footpad; and a controller transmitting signals from the plurality of sensors representing the rotation of each footpad to a virtual reality or teleoperation system. The method for using the apparatus may comprise stabilizing footpads by a mechanical means detecting the rotation of the footpads on an at least one axis passing through the footpads via sensors of the footpads that detect rotation of the footpads; and transmitting a digital representation of the rotation of the footpads to an interactivity system.

Abstract: A human-machine interaction sport vehicle including a mounting plate, a rotating structure, two wheels, a hub motor, and a balance control system is provided. The rotating structure is configured to connect a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate, and enables the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate to rotate relative to each other. The two wheels are disposed on two sides of the mounting plate and capable of rotating about the mounting plate. The hub is configured to drive the two wheels to rotate. The balance control system is connected with the hub motor and configured to control the hub motor to drive the wheels to rotate.

Abstract: A fastening system for attaching a component to the monocoque of a motorcycle. The fastening system promotes a plurality of riding configurations for the motorcycle. The fastening system includes an assembly of a track and a movable foot piece. The movable foot piece slides along and is locked in the track to secure the component to the track according to a desired riding configuration of the motorcycle. When the component is the headstock, the fastening system allows for a change in the rake angle.

Abstract: A folding vehicle is adjustable between an unfolded position and a folded position. In the unfolded position, the wheels of the vehicle are in a leading and trailing relationship. In the folded position, the components of the folding vehicle have a minimal footprint allowing for compact storage. In the folded position, the wheels may be in a side-by-side relationship with the majority of the vehicle components positioned between the wheels.

Abstract: A shock absorber includes a tubular outer tube, a tubular inner tube, a rod, a piston, an urging member, and a guide bush. The guide bush is a ring-shaped member arranged along an inner periphery of the outer tube, abuts against a front surface and a rear surface of the inner tube to movably hold the inner tube, and is separated from left and right side surfaces of the inner tube.

Abstract: A shock absorber includes a holding member that holds a rod. Inside the holding member, there is formed a flow path through which oil passes. The flow path include a first flow path extending along an axis of the rod from one end of the holding member in an axial direction, a second flow path extending from one end portion of the first flow path along a radial direction of the rod, and a third flow path extending along the axis of the rod from one end portion of the second flow path to the other end of the holding member in the axial direction.

Abstract: A bicycle frame is disclosed. In certain examples, the bicycle frame includes a head tube coupled to a top tube and a down tube, a seat tube coupled to the top tube and the down tube, and an upper pivot point disposed in the seat tube configured to pivotally couple to a rear suspension system. In certain examples, the bicycle frame includes a plurality of lower pivot points disposed in the seat tube configured to pivotally couple to the rear suspension system, each of the plurality of lower pivot points causing, when coupled to the rear suspension system, the rear suspension system to define a different wheel path as a rear wheel of the rear suspension system travels from an extended position to a compressed position.

Abstract: A stand-alone, auxiliary brake system is provided for operating the rear wheel brake of a motorcycle. The auxiliary brake includes an actuator that is connected to a hand lever by a hose. The actuator is mounted to the rear brake using a fastener. A push rod of the actuator is installed onto the rear brake master cylinder replacing the existing push rod. The push rod is attached to a piston, which is mounted inside a cylinder of the actuator. A transfer port on the actuator connects the hose to the cylinder with the fluid inside the hose being pressurized by the hand lever to push the piston to activate the rear brake through the push rod. Thus, the auxiliary brake system provides an efficient and effective braking mechanism through the user's hand actuation without compromising the existing foot pedal braking system.

Abstract: A gear mechanism is provided, having a gear arrangement, and a spindle arrangement to support the gear arrangement, the spindle arrangement having first, second, third and fourth spindles. The gear arrangement, of concentric gears only, that includes a first gear set mounted on the first and fourth spindles and arranged to be driven via a first pedal, a second gear set mounted on the second and fourth spindles and arranged to be driven via a second pedal, and a third gear set mounted on the third and fourth spindles, wherein, for each of the first and second gear sets, the gear set is configured to be alternately driven, via the corresponding pedal being rotated through less than 180°, in a power stroke to drive the third gear set, and, advanced, via the corresponding pedal being rotated through more than 180°, in a return stroke to commence a subsequent power stroke.

Abstract: A bottle holder for an external battery which comprises a longitudinal base designed to be fitted to a tube of the frame of an electric bicycle. Where the bottle holder comprises a main body attached to the base and the main body and the base partially form a cavity intended to house an external battery or a water bottle.The main body is also capable of adapting the size of the cavity in such a way as to accommodate the external battery with a non-circular section and larger than the water bottle section, and furthermore, the main body comprises an adjustment mechanism for closing the cavity holder and preventing the external battery from moving around inside the holder. In this way, the invention allows the user to be able to house an external battery or a water bottle using one single holder without changing different holders.

Abstract: Drive disks are configured to rotate a main wheel by applying a frictional force thereto. Each of the drive disks includes a base and a plurality of rollers. The base includes a first sheet metal member and a second sheet metal member. The first sheet metal member includes a first central part and a plurality of first arm parts. The second sheet metal member includes a second central part and a plurality of second arm parts. Each of the rollers has a first end and a second end in an axial direction thereof. Each of the first arm parts and each of the second arm parts support the first end of one of two rollers adjacent to each other and the second end of the other of the two rollers adjacent to each other.

Abstract: The transmission unit (15) for motor vehicle (1) comprises a shaft (23) of the driving wheel, operatively connected to a main drive (19, 97) to control forward drive, and a reverse drive electric motor (21). The transmission unit further comprises a control bushing (47) rotated by the reverse drive electric motor (21), and a driven transmission bushing (63), operatively connected to the shaft (23) of the driving wheel. An actuator (121) is provided for controlling mutual coupling between the control bushing (47) and the driven transmission bushing (63) to transmit the motion of the reverse drive electric motor (21) to the shaft (23) of the driving wheel.

Abstract: A snowmobile includes a frame, a tunnel, a seat, an endless track, at least one ski, a handlebar, a cowling defining an engine compartment, an engine, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) operatively connecting the engine to the endless track, and a pulley guard assembly disposed over at least a portion of the CVT. The CVT includes a primary pulley, a secondary pulley, and an endless flexible member operatively connecting the primary pulley to the secondary pulley. The pulley guard assembly is disposed between the CVT and a lateral side of the cowling, and defines an air inlet. The air inlet fluidly communicates with a space defined between the pulley guard assembly and the lateral side. In some implementations, the cowling defines an air inlet. In some implementations, an air duct fluidly connects the air inlet of the cowling to the air inlet of the pulley guard assembly.

Abstract: Removable traction mat wherein a foam is reinforced with a layer of fabric, fiber, or reinforced adhesive between a CLCC foam layer and the substrate or underlying surface. The layering is preferably a first foam layer and a fabric layer impregnated with a pressure sensitive adhesive. This prevents the CLCC foam from being bonded directly to the substrate and allows the fabric/fiber to support the CLCC foam such that the entire assembly can be removed in one piece without the CLCC foam disintegrating. The traction mat includes at least one slit to allow a user to secure a piece of fishing within the traction mat such that the user may easily and readily access such piece of fishing equipment. The location of the slits may be within a groove or near an identifying marker such as a colorful line.

Abstract: A mooring line length adjusting device and methods is disclosed. The connecting device is arranged for connecting a lower section and an upper section of a mooring line to respective ends of the device and for adjusting a total length of said mooring line from a previous mooring line length to a new mooring line length. The upper end of the mooring line is connected to a floating unit. At least said lower section comprises a chain segment at its top end connected to the device. The device comprises a locking arrangement to lock said chain segment to the connecting device.

Abstract: A system for restriction of hawser movement in a tandem mooring and loading system is provided comprising a first floating structure being spread moored, a second floating structure, and a tandem mooring arrangement between the first and second floating structure. The tandem mooring arrangement comprises at least one hawser connected in a first end to a hawser connection arrangement on the first floating structure, and in a second end connected to a hawser connection point on the second floating structure and a loading arrangement, wherein the system further comprises a hawser guide arrangement.

Abstract: A house is provided. The house includes a base and a roof. The roof is attached to the base. The base has sufficient buoyancy to enable the house to float on water.

Abstract: A protective fender for a watercraft includes a plurality of attachment mechanisms configured to secure the protective fender to an exterior portion of the watercraft. The protective fender further includes a fender body, wherein a first surface of the fender body that contacts the exterior portion of the watercraft comprises a smooth surface. The protective fender also includes a plurality of adjustable-length straps. A first adjustable-length strap secures an upper-left quadrant of the fender body upwards to a first attachment mechanism of the plurality of attachment mechanisms, and a second adjustable-length strap secures an upper-right quadrant of the fender body upwards to a second attachment mechanism of the plurality of attachment mechanisms.