Patents Issued in October 12, 2023
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Publication number: 20230322287Abstract: A device rack with a braking function includes a base, a column tube, a mounting member, a plurality of universal rolling members and a brake member telescopically and movably arranged to form the device rack with a braking release state and a braking state. The base achieves centered braking on the support surface by controlling the linked brake member, which facilitates a user to adjust operating state of the device rack to switch between a rotatable and translatable braking release state and a rotatable-only braking state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Liming Tao, Bin Wang
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Publication number: 20230322288Abstract: A handrail assembly, a manufacturing method for the handrail assembly, a support frame structure having the handrail assembly, and a child carrier. The handrail assembly comprises a handrail body, wherein the handrail body is covered with a first protective layer of a flexible structure, the first protective layer is covered with a second protective layer, the second protective layer shields the first protective layer to prevent the first protective layer from being exposed to the outside. The support frame structure comprises a front support assembly, a rear support assembly, a push rod assembly, a connecting assembly and a handrail assembly, a connecting portion of the handrail assembly being detachably connected to the connecting assembly. The handrail assembly can prevent the first protective layer from being exposed to the outside, and prevent children from accidentally swallowing the filling of the first protective layer, thereby guaranteeing the life safety of children.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2021Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Bo WU
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Publication number: 20230322289Abstract: A vehicle steering wheel according to a method of manufacture, the steering wheel comprising: a rim, an outer sheath formed by at least one strip attached around at least one part of the rim, at least one device passing through the outer sheath, the method comprising at least the following steps: positioning the strip around the rim, attaching the strip to the rim in order to form the outer sheath, forming an opening in the outer sheath facing an internal part of the device, folding portions of the outer sheath towards the inside of the rim.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Olivier Bertrand, Jonathan Pinaud, Hugues Doursoux, Agnes Quintard
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Publication number: 20230322290Abstract: A steering column assembly for a vehicle comprises a steering column mounted for rotation about its longitudinal axis and configured for attachment to a steering wheel at one end; a first gear connected to the steering column at a location spaced from the end where the steering wheel may be attached and configured to rotate with the steering column; first and second motors; first and second worm screws connected to and rotatable with an output of the first and second motors respectively and engaged with the first gear; and a control arrangement configured to operate the first and second motors. The control arrangement comprises a circuit board located between the first and second worm screws and their respective motors. The circuit board comprises a motor output position sensor for each of the first and second motors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Russell Wilson-Jones, Mark Anthony Wilkes, Lorenz Graeff
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Publication number: 20230322291Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a steering system comprising a rotatable steering wheel hub; a torque feedback device including an electric machine having a rotor and a stator, the rotor being attached to the steering wheel hub, and the stator being fixed to a non-rotatable component of the steering system; a steering system support column including an off-axis section having a first longitudinal axis that is off-set to an axis of rotation and including an aligned section having a second longitudinal axis that corresponds to the axis of rotation. The steering wheel hub is rotatably mounted on the aligned section and axially spaced from the off-axis section. A steering wheel rotation limiting device is attached to the off-axis section and engaging the steering wheel hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2021Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Franco CIMATTI
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Publication number: 20230322292Abstract: A steering column assembly for a vehicle comprises a steering column mounted for rotation about its longitudinal axis and configured for attachment of a steering wheel at one end; a first gear connected to the steering column at a location spaced from the steering wheel attachment portion and configured to rotate with the steering column; first and second motors; first and second worm screws connected to and rotatable with the output of the first and second motors respectively and engaged with the first gear; and a control arrangement configured to operate the first and second motors; wherein rotational axes of the first and second worm screws are inclined with respect to a plane extending perpendicular to the rotational axis of the steering column.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Russell Wilson-Jones, Mark Anthony Wilkes, Lorenz Graeff
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Publication number: 20230322293Abstract: A vehicle steering system includes: a housing, and a clutch module including a first steering shaft, a steering assembly, and a drive mechanism. A part of the first steering shaft and the steering assembly are disposed in the housing. The steering assembly is configured to move between a coupling position and a decoupling position, is coupled with the first steering shaft at the coupling position and transmits a torque, and is decoupled from the first steering shaft at the decoupling position and stops the transmission of the torque. A transmission unloading mechanism is configured to unload a limiting force of the drive mechanism on the steering assembly when the steering assembly is at the coupling position, connect with the drive mechanism and the housing to enable the drive mechanism connects with the steering assembly, and drive the steering assembly to move between the coupling position and the decoupling position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Peng ZHANG
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Publication number: 20230322294Abstract: A steering control apparatus and a vehicle capable of accurately obtaining a steering angle with which the vehicle will travel straight are provided. The steering control apparatus includes a steering actuator control section that controls a steering actuator for changing the steering angle such that the steering angle achieves a target steering angle, a storage section that stores threshold steering angle information regarding a threshold steering angle, which is a steering angle with which steering torque becomes a certain threshold when the target steering angle is varied cyclically and continuously, and a calculation section that obtains a neutral point of the steering angle based on the threshold steering angle information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: Isuzu Motors LimitedInventor: Shuichi TAKANO
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Publication number: 20230322295Abstract: A motor control device that enables a reduction of an unpleasant sensation caused by vibration or noise occurring in a motor is obtained. A motor control device including a first control unit that drives a first motor winding and a second control unit that drives a second motor winding is such that the first control unit selects the lower of values of an own power supply voltage and a power supply voltage of the second control unit and outputs a post-selection power supply voltage, and computes a target d-axis current, a target q-axis voltage, and a target d-axis voltage using the post-selection power supply voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2020Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventor: Haruna KOYAMA
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Publication number: 20230322296Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for controlling a steering system, and more particularly, to a method and an apparatus for adjusting an operation mode of a steering system according to the degree by which a steering wheel is stowed or the degree by which the steering wheel is folded.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Taesik Kim, Taehyung Sun
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Publication number: 20230322297Abstract: A method for detecting a malfunction in a hydraulic-assisted steering system for a vehicle includes: measuring a steering torque; determining the steering torque exceeding a threshold torque for a predetermined length of time; and generating a malfunction signal in response to the determining the steering torque exceeding the threshold torque for the predetermined length of time. A system for detecting a malfunction in a hydraulic-assisted steering system for a vehicle includes a torque sensor configured to measure a steering torque, and a controller configured to: determine the steering torque exceeding a threshold torque for a predetermined length of time; and generate a malfunction signal in response to determining the steering torque exceeding the threshold torque for the predetermined length of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Haimian Cai, Yuchen Lin
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Publication number: 20230322298Abstract: A vehicle steering system includes: a housing; a first steering shaft, disposed in the housing, where the first steering shaft is configured to be coupled with a steering gear to transmit a steering torque, or the first steering shaft is configured to be decoupled from the steering gear to interrupt a transmission of the steering torque; and a feeling simulator, connected with the first steering shaft, where in response to that the first steering shaft and the steering gear interrupt the transmission of the steering torque, the feeling simulator is configured to simulate a steering feeling of the transmission of the steering torque by the first steering shaft and the steering gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Peng ZHANG
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Publication number: 20230322299Abstract: The disclosure relates to a wheel module of a motor vehicle that includes a wheel and a steering lever assembly for a steering movement to the wheel. The steering lever assembly can be rotatably mounted on a support frame of the motor vehicle. A steering actuator for introducing a steering movement is connected to the steering lever assembly. The steering actuator is in the form of linear actuator. The steering lever assembly has a main lever connected to the steering actuator by means of a first connection region, and a steering lever connected to the main lever by means of an intermediate lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2021Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventor: Benjamin Wuebbolt-Gorbatenko
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Publication number: 20230322300Abstract: A smart steering control system a paving or texturing machine receives path elements corresponding to current and future positions of the machine. By comparing the current and future elements, an expected completion time is derived for exiting the current position and entering the future position; the smart steering control system synchronizes adjustments of the machine's steerable tracks from the current path to the future path. The smart steering control system functions as a virtual tie rod, preventing damage, enhancing the traction control and pulling power of the machine, and preserving the operating life of its components.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Thomas C. Farr, Raymond J. Bumann, III, Chad M. Schaeding
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Publication number: 20230322301Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for providing multi-trailer reverse assistance. In a multi-trailer reverse assistance system in an articulated transport system comprising a lead vehicle, an intermediate trailer, and a final trailer, the reverse assist system includes a controller. The controller is configured to: receive a view of an environment behind the final trailer; cause the view to be displayed in a display screen of a user interface device; receive, via a secondary steering device of the user interface device, a user intended direction of travel of the articulated transport system in reverse to direct the final trailer in a desired direction; continuously calculate controllable steering angles for directing the articulated transport system to direct the final trailer in the desired direction; and control the articulated transport system to direct the final trailer in the desired direction using the calculated controllable steering angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Avesta Goodarzi, Ralph David Schlottke, Manvir Dulai, Michael D. Alarcon, Halit Zengin
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Publication number: 20230322302Abstract: The present document relates to a steering sensor assembly comprising an axle housing and a kingpin rotatably mounted on the axle housing, wherein the kingpin features a through hole extending through the kingpin. The steering sensor assembly further comprises a mounting member connected to the axle housing and at least partially disposed in the through hole extending through the kingpin, and a steering sensor comprising a first sensor portion coupled to the kingpin and a second sensor portion coupled to the mounting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Alessandro STRAUSS, Giovanni MARIECH, Mario BONORA, Alberto CIS
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Publication number: 20230322303Abstract: This adjustable length cart frame design is for a powered cart, similar to a golf cart. In its compacted mode, the cart is short enough be loaded in the bed of most pickup trucks or a small trailer. In its expanded mode it can provide seating for multiple passengers and/or cargo carrying. The sliding is accomplished by having two bars or tubes that slide through larger tubes mounted on each half of the cart frame. A tracking bar keeps the bars synchronized. Locking pins hold the bars in either expanded or contracted position. An optional locking bar can be used for locking in the expanded position. Power to expand and contract could be provided by, but not limited to; cable winch, screw jack, hydraulic ram(s) and gear drive(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Donald Fred Holthe, SR.
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Publication number: 20230322304Abstract: A work vehicle includes a lower frame 15, support frames 21 joined to left and right portions of the lower frame 15 and extending upward, suspension arms 25 and 26 supported by the support frames 21, and uprights supported by the suspension arms 25 and 26 and supporting wheels. The work vehicle also includes suspension springs 31 connected to the suspension arms 25 and 26 and the support frames 21, and dampers 32 connected to the suspension arms 25 and 26 and the support frames 21. The lower frame 15 is joined to a body frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Yuji Ishii
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Publication number: 20230322305Abstract: A utility vehicle comprising a frame, a body supported by the frame, a seating area supported by the frame, front and rear ground engaging members supporting the frame and the body, and a powertrain drivingly coupled to the front and rear ground engaging members, the powertrain including an engine having a cylinder block having a plurality of cylinders, a cylinder head removably coupled to the cylinder block, a crankcase having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion of the crankcase being removably coupled to the cylinder block, and at least one gasket positioned between the cylinder block and the first portion of the crankcase, the at least one gasket configured to individually seal each of the plurality of cylinders relative to the first portion of the crankcase.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Andrew C. Schleif, Paul W. Barton, Ralph W. Lauzze, III
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Publication number: 20230322306Abstract: Protection and load distribution strategies are disclosed for electrified vehicle traction battery packs. Exemplary battery protection structures may include a corrugated portion and at least one flat sheet portion that are joined together. The battery protection structure may be integrated as part of an outer enclosure assembly of the traction battery pack or could embody a skid plate design that is a separate structure from the outer enclosure assembly. The battery protection structures may be configured for absorbing and transferring energy during vehicle loading events, thereby minimizing the transfer of loads inside the battery pack where relatively sensitive battery internal components are housed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Suriyaprakash Ayyangar Janarthanam, Kanchana Perumalla, Amar Marpu, Michael M. Magoulick, Afzal Mohammed
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Publication number: 20230322307Abstract: An embodiment unitary structural component for attaching to a floor of a vehicle, the unitary structural component including a first cross portion, a second cross portion spaced apart from the first cross portion, and a central extension connecting the first cross portion and the second cross portion and extending along a central longitudinal axis of the floor, wherein the first cross portion, the second cross portion, and the central extension define a unitary one-piece structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Tae Soo Park
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Publication number: 20230322308Abstract: A bed stiffener assembly for truck boxes. The bed stiffener assembly is mounted within side walls and below a floor panel of the truck box, enhancing the structural integrity of the truck box in a way that is unobtrusive to loading/unloading and that maintains the factory appearance of the truck box. Stiffener brackets are mounted directly to a support pillar and adjacent cross member to provide lateral stiffness. In addition, a corner bracket may be implemented to provide stiffness in the fore/aft directions, enhancing resistance to twisting of the truck bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: Wheel Pros, LLCInventors: Thomas Hatch, Clinton Johnson
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Publication number: 20230322309Abstract: A tailgate deactivation system. A switch includes two terminals configured to be electrically coupled to a tailgate power circuit that supplies power to at least a portion of a tailgate of a vehicle, and an actuator configured to electrically couple the two terminals in an on state to allow power to flow in the tailgate power circuit, and to electrically decouple the two terminals in an off state to inhibit power from flowing in the tailgate power circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: James E. Banks, JR., Michael A. Morrison
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Publication number: 20230322310Abstract: A truck cabin comprises a driver's seat, a bunk, and a frame, the frame comprising a rear structure delimiting the rear of the cabin along a longitudinal axis of the cabin. The bunk has the shape of a rectangular cuboid, with two parallel lateral faces, a front face, a rear face parallel to the front face, a lower face, and an upper face parallel to the lower face. The bunk is located between the driver's seat and the rear structure and extends along a transversal axis of the cabin, alongside the rear structure. The bunk is rotatable between a horizontal position, in which the upper face is horizontal and oriented upwardly, and a vertical position, in which the upper face is vertical. In the vertical position, the lower face of the bunk is oriented towards the rear structure and the upper face is oriented towards the driver's seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Balaganesh Thangamariappan, Aditya Hande, Venugopal Kg, Vijay Paranjape
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Publication number: 20230322311Abstract: A container chassis with detachable bolster ends comprising a plurality of bolsters, each bolster with detachable bolster ends and a first configuration with detached bolster ends wherein the container chassis is less than eight feet in width for horizontal fitment into an ISO shipping container. The container chassis with detachable bolster ends may also be configured to stack vertically within a plurality of container chassis and wheeled into the ISO shipping container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicants: PANUS USA LLC, PANUS ASSEMBLY CO., LTDInventors: Ayman AWAD, Gautam RAMAMURTHY
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Publication number: 20230322312Abstract: A fifth wheel hitch plate arrangement includes a mounting portion configured to be coupled to a vehicle frame, a kingpin throat configured to receive a kingpin of a towed vehicle therein, and a body portion supported by the mounting portion, the body portion including an upper surface configured to abut a mating surface of the towed vehicle, a bottom surface opposite the upper surface, and a plurality of reliefs extending from the upper surface toward the bottom surface, wherein the plurality of reliefs are closed at a bottom end thereof, and wherein the plurality of reliefs are spaced about the upper surface in a repeating pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Justin D. Keatley
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Publication number: 20230322313Abstract: A track guide assembly for a tracked vehicle, the track guide assembly having a base member adapted to support a track roller, and a shaft member releasably attached or attachable to the base member, the shaft member including a flange portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Mohan Raju Narayan
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Publication number: 20230322314Abstract: A track tensioning system for adjusting tension in a vehicle track, comprising a track tensioner comprising a hydraulic cylinder and a piston assembly slidably moveable within the cylinder and dividing the cylinder into a first and second chamber each in selective fluid communication with a pressurised hydraulic fluid source and reservoir, such that supply or withdrawal of hydraulic fluid to or from the chambers causes the piston assembly to move within the cylinder in either extension, increasing track tension, or retraction, decreasing track tension, further comprising a locking system capable of mechanically locking the position of the piston assembly with respect to the hydraulic cylinder, wherein the locking system is switchable between an engaged mode, where it prevents movement of the piston, thereby maintaining tension in the vehicle track, and a disengaged mode, where it allows movement of the piston, thereby allowing tension in the vehicle track to be adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2021Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: THE DYNAMIC ENGINEERING SOLUTION PTY LTDInventors: Andrew COLLINS, Andrew LOIZIDES
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Publication number: 20230322315Abstract: An example implementation for determining mechanically-timed footsteps may involve a robot having a first foot in contact with a ground surface and a second foot not in contact with the ground surface. The robot may determine a position of its center of mass and center of mass velocity, and based on these, determine a capture point for the robot. The robot may also determine a threshold position for the capture point, where the threshold position is based on a target trajectory for the capture point after the second foot contacts the ground surface. The robot may determine that the capture point has reached this threshold position and based on this determination, and cause the second foot to contact the ground surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Benjamin Stephens
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Publication number: 20230322316Abstract: A support stand (100) for supporting a two-wheeled vehicle (500) though a support wheel (502) thereof. The support stand defines a wheel cradle (125) for receiving the support wheel (502) thereinto. The support stand (500) is made of substantially plate-shaped elements (104, 106, 116, 130) that are securable to each other and detachable from each other by toolless connection arrangements (114, 120, 128, 134) of mechanical interferences.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2020Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Guy Demers
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Publication number: 20230322317Abstract: Disclosed are an electric bicycle parking pile and a parking lock structure thereof, including a mounting base, a movable rod and at least one lock rod extending outward along the width of the mounting base. The mounting base includes a first base plate and two first side plates extending upward from two opposite sides of the first base plate. The middle of each first side plate includes a chute extending along the height. A first reset spring on the outer surfaces of the first guide post and the second guide post can enlarge the adjustment range of the lock rod and the application range of the parking lock, and make the lock rod automatically return to the initial position. The lock lever includes a locking groove. There is a preset angle of inclination between the axis of the lock lever and the first base plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: HUNAN XIBAODA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDInventors: Feng YANG, Xiaosong XUE
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Publication number: 20230322318Abstract: A dropper post may include an outer tube and an inner tube slidable relative to the outer tube between an extended position and a retracted position. A spring cartridge may include an axially extending cylinder containing a combination of a liquid and a gas and having a sliding surface and a piston with a sealing portion dividing the cylinder interior to provide a first chamber and a second chamber. Moving the inner tube toward the retracted position expands the first chamber. When inner tube is in the extended position the sealing portion is at least partially submerged in the liquid, the second chamber contains a layer of the gas above a layer of the liquid and the first chamber contains the liquid and when the inner tube is in the retracted position the first chamber contains the liquid and a layer of gas between the liquid and the sealing portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Jonathan Staples
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Publication number: 20230322319Abstract: A dropper post assembly for supporting a bicycle seat may have an outer tube and an inner tube having a clearance portion and an upper end that includes an inward facing axial stop surface that defines a laterally extending abutment plane. A spring cartridge assembly has a cartridge cross-sectional that is less than 90% of the interior cross-sectional area of the clearance portion. A lower engagement member is disposed toward a lower end of the inner tube and substantially fills a lateral between lower end of the cartridge tube and the inner tube. A post head member has a front fastening aperture, a lowermost part oof which lies in a laterally extending post head plane that is disposed axially inboard from the abutment plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Jonathan Staples
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Publication number: 20230322320Abstract: A dropper post assembly can include an outer tube and an inner tube with a lower end that is within the outer tube and include a tube engagement. A spring cartridge assembly can include: a cartridge tube providing a cylinder; a piston movably received within the cylinder to provide a first chamber a lower side of the piston and a second chamber between the piston; a cartridge rod; and a second engagement member configured to releasably engage the tube engagement member thereby fastening the cartridge tube to the lower end of the inner tube so that the cartridge tube is axially fixed to the inner tube and movable with the inner tube relative to the outer tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Jonathan Staples
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Publication number: 20230322321Abstract: The invention includes apparatus and methods of use for an adjustable disarticulated seat, which in a preferred embodiment may include one, or a plurality of independently or synchronously adjustable disarticulated inserts positioned within insert interface apertures on the distal extended portion of a saddle. An actuator element may be responsive to the one or more disarticulated inserts through one or more cords configured to be retracted or release in response to the action of the actuator causing the extension upward or release downward movement of the one or more inserts within the insert interface aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Joe Johnson
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Publication number: 20230322322Abstract: A method for providing an adaptive mobility solution for a vehicle which can represent different vehicle types includes detecting a current position of the vehicle, and calculating a route from a start point (A) to a destination point (B) such that specifications to fulfill permission for traveling the route or route sections thereof are determined therefrom. The route calculation taking place such that road types which are permitted for different vehicle types are not excluded. The method further includes adapting the vehicle type, such as a drive and a display of a license plate, in a manner which is dependent on a route section of the route which is currently being traveled, such that the specifications determined therefor for traveling the route section are fulfilled.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2021Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Werner Haumayr
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Publication number: 20230322323Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Erik Buell, Edward Matthew Laben, Daniel David Hurda
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Publication number: 20230322324Abstract: A ski bike and conversion kit for converting a conventional bicycle to a ski bike include at least a rear ski assembly configured to replace a rear wheel of the bicycle. The rear ski assembly includes first and second ski mounts configured to receive corresponding first and second skis. The ski mounts are deployed on a frame that is configured to couple the ski mounts to the bicycle in place of the rear wheel. The frame and ski mounts are rotatably connected to one another and configured such that tilting the ski bike (e.g., to steer) causes the first and second ski mounts to tilt at corresponding angles that are greater than the tilt of the ski bike.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Daniel Elliot Streinz
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Publication number: 20230322325Abstract: A three-dimensional folding frame is disclosed including a first pivot portion for providing a front folding wheel frame with movable folding; a second pivot portion for providing a rear folding wheel frame with movable folding; a third pivot portion for providing a handlebar vertical rod with rotatable folding; and a fourth pivot portion for providing a crossbar with rotatable folding. The crossbar includes a first folding arm and a second folding arm; the first folding arm is movably connected to the front folding wheel frame by means of the first pivot portion; the front folding wheel frame rotates about the first pivot portion and can move relative to the first folding arm; the second folding arm is movably connected to the rear folding wheel frame by means of the second pivot portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Feng LIN
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Publication number: 20230322326Abstract: A lever system using a linkage assembly creates linear movement from a rotational movement of a lever. The lever system may be arranged as a grip assembly to activate a braking system of a vehicle. The linkage assembly may include a slide linkage, a bearing linkage, and a pivot linkage such that the lever may cause an end of the bearing linkage and an end of the pivot linkage to move toward the slide linkage, which causes the slide linkage to move in a linear direction. The grip assembly may have a lever that is pivotally connected with a housing of the grip assembly at a predetermined distance and with a contact region to prevent rotational movement in one direction while allowing rotational movement in the opposite direction. Further, the grip assembly may include a bearing linkage that is pivotally connected to the lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Todd Vorhies, John Doane Nichols, III, Nathaniel Bartholomew Egging, Scott Miller Padiak
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Publication number: 20230322327Abstract: An electric bicycle drive unit mounting arrangement (50) by which a mid-motor electric drive unit (30) is floatingly attached to a drive receptacle (21) of a bicycle frame (20), wherein the drive receptacle (21) comprises two mutually parallel frame-fixed and vertical frame flanges (211, 212), wherein a drive unit housing (34) comprises two parallel and vertical housing flanges (41, 42), wherein one housing flange (41) is attached to one frame flange (211) and the other housing flange (42) is attached to the other frame flange (212), defining a flange pairing, respectively, and wherein both flange pairings comprise respectively at least one rubber mount (80) by means of which the frame flange (211, 212) is connected to the associated housing flange (41, 42) in a floating and rubber-elastic manner, so that the housing flanges (41, 42) do not bear directly against the corresponding frame flanges (211, 212) in each case, but are spaced apart from the corresponding frame flanges (211, 212) by a spacing gap (58) wType: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2021Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: SRAM, LLCInventors: DIETMAR GREVEN, KAI VENHOFF
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Publication number: 20230322328Abstract: A linkage having a link arm including a first link and a second link. The first link includes a first hole and a second hole. The second link includes a third hole and a fourth hole. The first link and the second link are pivotally coupled to a first member about a first pivot axis, and are pivotally coupled to a second member about a second pivot axis spaced apart from the first pivot axis. The first hole and the third hole are provided coaxially with the first pivot axis. The second hole and the fourth hole are provided coaxially with the second pivot axis. The third hole is provided between the first hole and the first member in an axial direction with respect to the first pivot axis in a state where the first link is pivotally coupled to the first member about the first pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Satoshi FUJII, Takashi YAMAMOTO
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Publication number: 20230322329Abstract: An apparatus (100), including: a lower structure (122) configured to be a top of a lower area (102) of a marine vessel (130); and an upper structure (120) configured to be raised and lowered relative to the lower structure. When the apparatus is in a stowed configuration the lower structure and the upper structure combine to form an integrated top (124) for the lower area. When the apparatus is in a raised configuration the apparatus creates an occupant station (400) in which the lower structure is the top of the lower area and also a floor for an occupant station and the upper structure acts as a top for the occupant station.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Robert E. OSWELL
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Publication number: 20230322330Abstract: A vessel may include a bow having a recess located between a first sidewall and a second sidewall. A vessel may include a panel configured to cover at least a portion of the recess. A vessel may include a console. A vessel may include at least one support structure, the at least one support structure having a first end located opposite a second end, the first end of the at least one support structure is pivotably connected to the console, the second end of the at least one support structure is pivotably connected to the panel, wherein the panel is configured to be positioned in a first orientation when the panel covers at least a portion of the console, wherein the panel is configured to be positioned in a second orientation when the panel covers at least a portion of the recess of the bow.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: ZinBoatsInventors: Piotr Zin, Ross Carmichael, David Donovick
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Publication number: 20230322331Abstract: A flotation device comprises a head having a lower, partially annular surface and a rectangular slot located at the front of the head. A body of the device comprises an upper partially annular surface proximate the lower partially annular surface, tapered fingers located at an end of the body opposite the upper partially annular surface, and angled channels on an inner surface of the body. An inner casing connects the rotatable head and the body. A boat line or dock line, such as a rope, can be placed into a central aperture that also serves as a central aperture for the head and the body. A helical ridge located on an outer, circumferential surface of the body can be rotated within the channel of the body until the channel terminates.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Matthew Glenn Reimers
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Publication number: 20230322332Abstract: Apparatus and method to secure items in or around coastal and shoreline areas including sandbars. In one embodiment an anchor includes a shaft having an outer surface and opposing upper and lower ends and an auger attachable to the shaft for penetrating into material of an earthen medium and driving the shaft lower end into the earthen material. A first wall is connected to the shaft outer surface to create a cavity having an opening into which material may enter the cavity as the auger rotates. When a portion of the anchor is in the earthen material and after at least one of the plurality of concentric cylinders is penetrated into the earthen material, the earthen material is moved into the annular cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: James Darryl Boykin
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Publication number: 20230322333Abstract: A portable marine anchoring device maximizes holding capacity while anchored into the ground. The device is fabricated from lightweight aluminum.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Andrew Vishnevsky, Radu Oboroc
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Publication number: 20230322334Abstract: A system for anchoring an offshore vessel to a seabed includes a foundation including a longitudinal axis, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end along the longitudinal axis of the foundation, a keying-flap assembly including a plurality of flaps coupled to the foundation whereby the plurality of flaps are configured to pivot relative to the foundation about a plurality of rotational axes associated with the plurality of flaps, the keying-flap assembly having a run-in configuration in which each of the plurality of flaps occupies a first position, and a set configuration in which the plurality of flaps are pivoted from their first to occupy a plurality of second positions, and a follower configured to apply an extraction force to the foundation to transition the keying-flap assembly from the run-in configuration to the set configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Junho Lee, Charles P. Aubeny
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Publication number: 20230322335Abstract: The present invention describes mixed cargoes barges or carriers (100,100a,200,300,400,500) for carrying bulk cargoes (BC), shipping containers (132, 134), IMO tanks, general cargoes and fluid cargoes. The bulk cargoes and shipping containers can be transported on load-plates (110,110L,110R,110a-110f,210,210L,210R) that are configured pivotably on a deck (108, 208) or in a hull (103), whilst fluid cargoes are stored in storage tanks (130,230) located below the deck or in the hull (103). The bulk cargoes can be discharged by tilting the load-plate or loading the bulk cargoes on tilted load-plates, so that the bulk cargoes fall onto an adjacent conveyor (150,250). When a load plate or a segmented load-plate is emptied of bulk cargoes, the empty load space can then be utilized to carry shipping containers, IMO tanks or general cargoes. Various ways of folding and stowing away the segmented load-plates to free up loading spaces for mixed cargoes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2021Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Eng Soon GOH
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Publication number: 20230322336Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device (9) for holding at least one component on a loading and/or offloading column (5) of a tank (2) of a ship (1) intended to contain a liquefied gas, the holding device (9) comprising at least one ring (91), through which passes the component, and at least one arm (92) which comprises at least one first segment (921, 924) bearing the ring (91) and one second segment (922, 925) bearing a fixing interface (923) for fixing the holding device (9) onto the loading and/or offloading column (5), the first segment (921, 924) and the second segment (922, 925) being configured to be displaced with respect to one another in at least two directions lying in a same plane (100, 400).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: GAZTRANSPORT ET TECHNIGAZInventor: Florian Bardin