Abstract: Methods and systems for in-service inspection of freight car axles are provided. A camber angle of a wheel attached to a target axle is measured at one or more points in a revolution of the wheel. A determination of whether a defect is present in the target axle is made based on the measured camber angle at the one or more points in the revolution of the wheel. A determination that a defect is present in the target axle is made when a camber angle of the wheel at one or more points in the revolution of the wheel exceeds a threshold, and/or a determination that a defect is not present is made when no camber angle of the wheel at any point in the revolution of the wheel exceeds the predetermined threshold. An alert is generated in response to determining that a defect is present.

Abstract: In an aspect, a carriage for guided autonomous locomotion may include a computing device configured to produce a safety perimeter, wherein producing further comprises receiving at least an environmental input as a function of an environmental sensor, and producing the safety perimeter as a function of the environmental input, outline at least a corrective action as a function of the safety perimeter, wherein outlining further comprises determining a required force, and outlining the at least a corrective action as a function of the safety perimeter and required force using a corrective machine-learning model, and initiate the at least a corrective action.

Abstract: The shopping cart kickstand brake includes a brake unit and a control unit. The shopping cart kickstand brake may be a braking device that may prevent a shopping cart from rolling over a surface by deploying a kickstand. As non-limiting examples, the surface may comprise a parking lot, a sidewalk, or a floor. The brake unit may be coupled to the bottom of the shopping cart. The brake unit may deploy and retract the kickstand. The control unit may be coupled to a handle of the shopping cart. The control unit may be adapted for a user to control extension and retraction of the kickstand.

Abstract: The disclosure is the only product of its kind that is equipped with an easily controllable motorized trailing bicycle wheel that rests on a backpack frame that can be conveniently worn by a hiker. This unprecedented product is uniquely designed with an integrated splash guard to protect the pack and its contents from natural debris and/or weather conditions, a saddlebag configuration to increase capacity, compartmentalization of the carry pack to prevent shifting loads, integrated cables to raise and lower the end attached to the hiker backpack frame, and handheld speed control and brake mechanisms with a built-in dead-man switch, all of which, serves to simplify the transport of supplies for professional or laymen hikers, alike, while also serving as a carry-all medium for any occasion such as: walking around town, attending a farm, a tradeshow, and a host of other activities that may appeal to consumers.

Abstract: A transportation device includes a handle a rear leg, a front leg, a seat, a fixing member, a first seat linkage member and a second seat linkage member. The front leg is pivotally connected to the rear leg. The seat is pivotally connected to the front leg. The fixing member is disposed at a rear side of the seat and connected to an end of the handle. The first seat linkage member is pivotally connected to the seat and the fixing member. The second seat linkage member is pivotally connected to the seat and the rear leg. When the handle, the rear leg and the front leg are folded with respect to each other, the fixing member and the rear leg drive the rear side of the seat to rotate toward a direction opposite to the ground by the first seat linkage member and the second seat linkage member respectively.

Abstract: A folding bicycle trailer that converts between a bicycle trailer mode, a stroller mode, and a folded mode. The trailer has a frame having a first and second side frame assemblies, and a floor assembly. Each side frame assembly has a front wheel and a rear wheel. The front wheels are removed from the frame in the bicycle trailer mode, and are connected to the frame in the stroller and folded modes. A connection arm removably connects to a bicycle in bicycle trailer mode. The connection arm is removable in the stroller and folded modes, but can be connected to the trailer in a second position in those modes. The trailer has a removable push bar for stroller mode. The first and second side frame assemblies remain vertical but move closer to one another in the folded mode.

Abstract: The stroller with a linkage-foldable backrest having a stroller frame convertible between an unfolded state and a folded state is provided. The folding of the stroller frame of the provided stroller drives the backrest portion to fold, so as to prevent the edge of the end portion of the backrest portion from touching the ground. The folding operation of the backrest portion according to the present invention is simple and convenient.

Abstract: An HOD device, comprising: a framework; covering material, covering the frame work; at least one conductive region, provided on or in the covering material; wherein the conductive region is coupled to a capacitance detection circuit or a predetermined voltage level. The HOD device can be a vehicle control device such as a steering wheel. The conductive region comprises conductive wires which can be threads of the covering material. By this way, the arrangements of the conductive wires can be changed corresponding to the size or the shape of the frame work or any other requirements. Also, the interference caused by unstable factors can be improved since the conductive wires can be coupled to a ground source of the vehicle to provide a short capacitance sensing path.

Abstract: A motor vehicle comprising at least one pair of wheels aligned to each other and placed on respective opposite sides of the motor vehicle, control means configured to adjust at least one control variable corresponding to an operative state of the wheels, and a steering wheel to steer the motor vehicle, characterized in that the control means comprise a control device arranged on the steering wheel and coupled to the steering wheel in a movable manner relative to the steering wheel to be manipulable by a driver of the motor vehicle to command an adjustment of the one or more control variables.

Abstract: An automobile steering simulator structure comprising a shell rotor, a coil stator, permanent magnets, a base, a steering wheel, the shell rotor, the coil stator and the permanent magnets form a slice motor, a first cavity is provided inside the base, a front end cover is screwed on a side of the shell rotor away from the base, a second cavity is between the front end cover and the shell rotor, a first PCB board is arranged inside of the first cavity and a second PCB board is arranged inside of the second cavity, a magnetic encoder rotating shaft rotationally installed in middle of the base is arranged between the first and second cavity, a conductive slip ring is arranged outside the shaft, both ends of the conductive slip ring are respectively connected to the first and second PCB board, a position sensor is arranged at bottom of the shaft.

Abstract: A servo controller calculates a base assist command so that a steering torque follows a target steering torque. An estimated load torque calculation section calculates an estimated load torque based on a target steering torque and a base assist command. A target steering torque calculation section calculates a target steering torque using a map that defines a relationship between the estimated load torque and the target steering torque. The servo controller has a low-pass filter for removing high-frequency components of a predetermined frequency or higher in the input target steering torque at least in a differential control calculation, and calculates a differential control amount according to a steering torque deviation between the target steering torque after the low-pass filter and the steering torque.

Abstract: A steering system for a vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle, has at least one steering transmission, in particular a ball nut hydraulic steering transmission; at least one steering mechanism for steering at least one first vehicle wheel and for steering at least one second vehicle wheel, wherein the steering transmission is coupled to the steering mechanism; at least one hydraulic pump for supplying the steering transmission with hydraulic fluid; and at least one drive motor which is provided independently and/or separately from the traction drive of the vehicle and which is coupled to the hydraulic pump in order to drive same. In the assembled state, the steering transmission, the hydraulic pump, and the drive motor are designed as a unit.

Abstract: A steering apparatus is for turning steerable wheels of a vehicle. The steering apparatus includes a steering wheel rotatable about a steering axis to effect turning of the steerable vehicle wheels. A first shaft is connected to the steering wheel and rotatable about a first shaft axis. A first nut is threadably connected to and longitudinally movable along the first shaft. A second nut is connected to the first nut such that the first and second nuts are prevented from moving longitudinally relative to one another. A second shaft is rotatable about a second shaft axis. The second nut is threadably connected to and longitudinally movable along the second shaft. A motor is connected to the second shaft and controllable to apply a force to the steering wheel through the first and second shafts and the first and second nuts.

Abstract: A steering device and a method for controlling the steering device according to the present invention are capable of suppressing, in a steer-by-wire steering device including a steering operation input member and a turning actuator that applies a turning force to a road wheel based on a driving signal, a change in which a yaw rate gain of a vehicle rises with respect to the operation speed of the steering operation input member by changing a turning angle command value to an angle less than the angle before the change when a turning frequency of the road wheel is a predetermined frequency. As a result, it becomes possible to suppress a case in which the yaw rate gain of the vehicle becomes too sensitive with respect to a steering operation by a driver.

Abstract: A method S100 can include: determining a set of inputs S110; determining a vehicle state estimate S120; determining a vehicle command based on the vehicle state estimate S130; and optionally controlling the vehicle based on the vehicle command S140. However, the method S100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable elements. The method S100 functions to facilitate vehicle reversal and/or tractable vehicle control (e.g., during reversal). Additionally or alternatively, the method can function to reduce and/or eliminate unrecoverable vehicle state incidence during vehicle reversal (a.k.a., vehicle backing). Additionally or alternatively, the method can function to autonomously augment and/or assist vehicle control (e.g., during vehicle reversal).

Abstract: A lightweight vehicle includes a pair of rear wheel assemblies, one or more front wheel assemblies, a universal assembly platform, and forward facing seating. The universal assembly platform includes a planar main vehicle chassis, a front suspension system connected to the planar main vehicle chassis and to which the one or more front wheel assemblies is mounted, and a rear suspension system connected to the planar main vehicle chassis and to which the pair of rear wheel assemblies is mounted. A front distal end of the one or more front wheel assemblies is longitudinally forward of a front end of the planar main vehicle chassis. The forward facing seating is mounted to the planar main vehicle chassis such that a portion of a seat bottom of the forward facing seating is located longitudinally rearward of an axis extending through a center of the pair of rear wheel assemblies.

Abstract: An electromotive compressor fixed to a front side of an engine includes a live part. A harness connection portion where a hinge-voltage harness is connected is provided in an outer peripheral area of a left side, in a vehicle width direction, of the electromotive compressor. A protecting member comprises a first cover portion which covers an area corresponding to the live part from the front side and a second cover portion which is provided continuously to the first cover portion and covers the harness connection portion from the front side with a specified distance from the harness connection portion. A low rigidity portion which has lower rigidity than the first covet portion and the second cover portion is provided at a continuous portion of the first cover portion and the second cover portion.

Abstract: A crash energy absorption part for an automobile is provided in a front portion or a rear portion of an automotive body and absorbing crash energy when a crash load is input from a front or a rear of the automotive body, and includes: a top portion; a tubular member including a side wall portion continuous with the top portion via a shoulder part of a punch; and a resin applied or patched to at least an inner surface of the shoulder part of a punch of the tubular member. The resin has a thickness gradually changing in an axial direction from one end side toward other end side, a thickest portion of the thickness is 8 mm or less, and the resin is bonded to the inner surface with an adhesive strength of 10 MPa or more and is axially crushed when the crash load is input.

Abstract: A side reinforced vehicle body includes a side sill inner formed in a longitudinal direction of a cabin portion, a side sill outer surrounding the side sill inner, and a side reinforcement including a zig-zag pattern cross-section and disposed between the side sill inner and the side sill outer.

Abstract: A vehicle may include a battery pack located below the floor panel; an energy absorber extending along a side surface of the battery pack in the front-rear direction and facing the side sill from below; and a cover plate covering a lower surface of the battery pack from below. The energy absorber may include an inner part facing the side surface of the battery pack and an outer part located outside in a left-right direction of the vehicle with respect to the inner part. An end of the cover plate in the left-right direction may be fixed to a lower surface of the inner part of the energy absorber with a plurality of fasteners. A lower surface of the outer part may protrude downward relative to the lower surface of the inner part and is located lower than lower ends of the plurality of fasteners.

Abstract: An embodiment side reinforcing structure includes a front pillar, a rear pillar, and a glass run lower inner reinforcement connecting the front pillar and the rear pillar. An embodiment vehicle includes a vehicle body including a front pillar and a rear pillar, a glass run lower inner reinforcement extending along a length direction of the vehicle body and connecting the front pillar and the rear pillar, a glass mounted on a side of the vehicle body between the front pillar and the rear pillar and above the glass run lower inner reinforcement, and a regulator extending in a vehicle height direction and comprising an upper mounting portion and a lower mounting portion, wherein the regulator is connected to the glass run lower inner reinforcement through the upper mounting portion, and wherein the regulator is configured to move the glass vertically.

Abstract: A motor vehicle body having a lateral part structure, at least partly comprising a pillar outer shell, a pillar inner shell that is connected to the pillar outer shell, and a door hinge reinforcement element that is arranged in an intermediate space between the pillar outer shell and the pillar inner shell. The pillar inner shell and the pillar outer shell are designed such that the intermediate space has an access opening that leads directly to the region of the door hinge reinforcement element when the pillar inner shell and the pillar outer shell are in a state of having been brought together in the final assembly position.

Abstract: A rear structure for a motor vehicle includes two longitudinal members, a front cross member and a rear cross member. The front cross member and the rear cross member connect the longitudinal members to one another. The rear structure is a single-piece die-cast component. A motor vehicle includes such a rear structure.

Abstract: A wheel cover apparatus for a vehicle includes an upper planar section for at least partially covering the wheel outer side of a steerable wheel, a lower planar section for at least partially covering the wheel outer side of the steerable wheel, an adjustment device for adjusting a position and/or orientation of the upper planar section and a positioning device for positioning the lower planar section. The upper planar section can be arranged on a body of a vehicle so as to be pivotable about a first pivot axis extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The upper planar section and the lower planar section are connected to each other so as to be pivotable about a second pivot axis extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The upper planar section is coupled to the adjustment device in such a manner that, in a functional installed state in the vehicle, the upper planar section is movable relative to the wheelhouse by means of the adjustment device.

Abstract: A truck comprising a chassis, further comprising a front bumper, a cabin comprising a front lid, and a lock. The front lid is operable between an open position and a closed position, and the lock is operable between an unlocking configuration of the front lid and a locking configuration in which the front lid is locked in the closed position. The cabin is pivotally mounted on the chassis and is tiltable between a horizontal position and an inclined position. The truck comprises a latching mechanism, operable between an unlocking configuration of the cabin and a locking configuration in which the cabin is locked in the horizontal position, and an opening mechanism, mechanically connecting the latching mechanism to the lock and automatically operating the lock from its locking configuration to its unlocking configuration when the latching mechanism is operated from its locking configuration to its unlocking configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a vehicle spoiler, and more particularly, a vehicle spoiler with improved adhesive strength between a fixing member and a spoiler body due to a structure of the fixing member which is provided with an adhesive surface surface-treated in an embo shape and a protrusion formed to protrude at a predetermined height in a vertical direction of the adhesive surface, and a manufacturing method thereof. The vehicle spoiler includes a spoiler body installed in a vehicle trunk in a width direction and formed in a plate shape, a fixing member which is coupled to a lower surface of the spoiler body in a vertical direction and which includes an adhesive surface having one surface undergoing surface treatment and a protrusion formed to protrude at a predetermined height in a vertical direction of the adhesive surface, and an adhesive applied to the adhesive surface of the fixing member.

Abstract: A car has a support frame defining part of a lower floor of the car, and an aerodynamic bottom, which is at least partly fixed to the support frame, defines part of the lower floor, and has a rear bottom, which is mounted in the area of a rear zone of the car, and is provided with a pneumatic unit configured to blow a first air flow in the direction of a road surface and/or to suck part of a second air flow flowing under the lower floor during the normal operation of the car.

Abstract: A vehicle with vehicle traction enhancement system providing increased tractive force is disclosed. The traction enhancement system includes a thruster. The thruster includes a prime mover and an air pressure generator. The traction enhancement system further includes an energy storage to provide energy for the prime mover. The thruster is mounted on vehicle chassis structure, el body, and/or suspension, substantially vertical to the vehicle to provide an upward thrust to the vehicle to increase the reactive downward normal force to provide the enhanced tractive force.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a work machine, in particular a duty-cycle crawler crane, having an undercarriage which comprises a middle part and at least one crawler carrier connected to the middle part and having at least one electric traction drive, wherein at least one energy transmission line for supplying power to the traction drive and at least one further supply line runs between the traction drive and the middle part. According to the disclosure, the at least one energy supply line and the at least one further supply line run together in a separate protection means outside the middle part and the crawler carrier.

Abstract: A resilient component for a wheel of a track system is disclosed. The resilient component includes a resilient body and a wear element. The resilient body defines a hub aperture for at least partially receiving a hub component. The resilient body extends radially outwardly from the hub aperture, and defines a first lateral sidewall and a second lateral sidewall, the first and second lateral sidewalls being spaced apart. The wear element is connectable to one of the first and second lateral sidewalls, and at least partially surrounds the hub aperture. A wheel having the resilient component and the hub component is also disclosed. A track assembly having the wheel is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tunnel operation robot includes a robot body, a walking module, a fixed wing module and a plurality of rotatable wing modules. Both sides of the robot body are provided with cantilever parts, which are collinearly arranged. The walking module is arranged on the robot body. The fixed wing module includes a fixed fan, is fixedly arranged on the robot body, and is configured to provide a pressure for the walking module to be attached to and pressed against the tunnel wall surface. The plurality of rotatable wing modules are respectively arranged on the cantilever parts on both sides of the robot body, and include a rotatable rotating fan and a wind direction adjustment driver. Each rotating fan has a rotation axis parallel to the cantilever parts and an air outlet direction perpendicular to the cantilever parts, and the wind direction adjustment driver is connected to the rotating fan.

Abstract: A structure of the present invention has a plurality of links (L) which link a lumbar side connection part (S) and a grounding part (E), and passive joints (M) which link the links (L) to each other, in which a second Jacobian matrix Jp in a coordinate system obtained by rotating a coordinate system of a first Jacobian matrix J which associates a displacement vector ?p of the grounding part (E) with a micro displacement vector ?? of each of the passive joints (M) at an angle ?p satisfies following Formula (1) or Formula (2) using spring constants k1 and k2 and constants C2 and C4 of a spring which controls the micro displacement ?? of two passive joints (M). [ Math .

Abstract: A tractor-trailer combination (10) includes a tractor machine (12), a trailer (14; 40; 50; 60; 70; and an inverter (30; 100, 102). The trailer (14; 40; 50; 60; 70; 90) comprises a driven axle (18; 42; 72, 74; 92, 94), a clutch (46; 54, 56; 78; 104, 106), and an electric traction motor (24; 96, 98). The traction motor (24; 96, 98) drives the respective wheels of the driven axle (18; 42; 72, 74; 92, 94) via the clutch (46; 54, 56; 78; 104, 106). The tractor machine (12) comprises an electrical energy source (26) for supplying the traction motor (24; 96, 98) via the inverter (30; 100, 102). In addition, the invention relates to a trailer (14; 40; 50; 60; 70; 90) for a tractor-trailer combination (10).

Abstract: An automated bicycle lighting system comprising light modules that contain sensors and a processor which enable the color and/or flash state of the emitted light to be changed depending upon the physical orientation of the modules is provided. The sensors and processor also allow the operating state of the light modules to be adjusted depending upon whether movement of the light modules is sensed. The modules are used in combination with pedals configured to removably receive the modules and/or with an auxiliary mount that provides for mounting the modules to other components of a bicycle, such as, for example, handlebars, seat-posts, frame tubes, helmets and/or a rider's clothing.

Abstract: A storage device includes a rack and a storage bag assembly. The rack has a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to the top surface in a height direction. The rack defines a first side and a second side opposite to the first side arranged on an outer periphery thereof in a horizontal direction, and the rack is provided with a plurality of engaging slots distributed on either the first side or the second side. The storage bag assembly is detachably connected to the top surface. The storage bag assembly is provided with a plurality of engaging portions, which are engaged in the plurality of engaging slots and abutted against the bottom surface when the storage bag assembly detachably connected to the rack.

Abstract: A storage container for a rideable saddle vehicle, the container including a containment body having a base and a cover hinged to the base and adapted to be pivotally moved along a stroke extending between an angular closing position and an angular opening position, where the storage container has at least one braking device coupled to, or integrated in, the containment body, which is adapted and configured to slow down the movement of the cover along at least part of the stroke.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a motorcycle footwear covering device for eliminating vibration transferred from a motorcycle to a motorcycle rider. The device is primarily comprised of a body with a top wall and a bottom wall that forms an opening. The device can be placed around a piece of footwear via the elastic material of the top wall and the opening. The foot peg of the motorcycle may also be received by a recessed area on the bottom wall. The body may also be comprised of any type of decorative indicia. During use, the rubber material of the device absorbs vibration from the foot peg.

Abstract: An electric straddled vehicle includes an electric component, a case, a breather hose, and a cap. The case accommodates the electric component. The breather hose has a first end and a second end that are opposite to each other, the first end being connected to the case. The cap is breathable and waterproof, and is attached to the second end of the breather hose.

Abstract: A method for operating a vehicle with a driver assistance system. A distance function of the driver assistance system regulates a distance from a preceding target object using system interventions in a brake system and/or a drive system of the vehicle to a speed-dependent safety distance, wherein the distance function is degraded during cornering of the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for determining a cycling simulation of a trail ride. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving ride data collected by a plurality of sensors during a ride on a trail. The ride data is segmented into a plurality of time segments. The plurality of sensors are mounted to a bicycle or a rider of the bicycle. The method further includes determining a resistance model for the rider and the ride by determining a resistance variable for each time segment based on the received ride data and determining a power variable necessary to overcome each of the resistance variable at each respective time segment based on a plurality of user specific variables. The method further includes determining a cycling simulation of the ride based on the resistance model and providing the cycling simulation of the ride to a smart trainer device.

Abstract: A motorized scooter that may be reversibly converted into a push-cart, which may be powered or non-powered. Converting to a push-cart may include shortening a wheel base and/or tilting a steering column backward and/or extending a steering handle backward.

Abstract: An adjustable head angle bicycle assembly includes a steerer tube; a head tube that includes a first annular surface protruding radially inward from an inner wall at the upper end, and a second annular surface protruding radially inward from the inner wall at the lower end; an upper cup that includes a third annular surface engaged with the first annular surface of the head tube; and a lower cup that includes a fourth annular surface engaged with the second annular surface of the head tube.

Abstract: An automatic fork suppression system is described. The automatic fork suppression system includes a fork ring coupled to an upper fork tube and a locking assembly coupled to an outer face of a fork guard. The locking assembly includes a body, a latch lever, a pivot pin, a locking mechanism, and a lever return mechanism. In an unlocked position, the catch of the latch lever is configured inside the body of the locking assembly and is not engaged with an engagement portion of the fork ring). In a locked position, a catch of the latch lever is configured outside the body of the locking assembly and is engaged with an engagement portion of the fork ring. When the latch lever is coupled to the body, the handle extends through an opening such that it is accessible (e.g., by a user or motorcycle rider) and movable between unlocked and armed positions.

Abstract: Bicycle suspension components are described herein. An example damper for a bicycle suspension component includes a damper body defining a chamber and a damper member disposed in the chamber. The damper member includes a piston having a first compression port and a bypass compression port. The damper member includes a first valve to control fluid flow through the first compression port and a second valve to control fluid flow through the bypass compression port. During a first portion of travel of the damper member during a compression stroke, the second valve is to open to enable fluid flow through the bypass compression port from a first chamber to a second chamber, and during a second portion of travel of the damper member during the compression stroke, the first valve is to open to enable fluid flow through the first compression port from the first chamber to the second chamber.

Abstract: A combination driving hub and transmission for a cycle—such as a bicycle. The inventive hub is preferably installed on the rear of a bicycle. A pair of reciprocating cranks provide input torque to corresponding input shafts. These input shaft transmit the torque through a series of step-up shafts. The step-up shafts increase the speed of the initial input—finally delivering the torque to an output shaft. The output shaft is preferably the hub of the bicycle's rear wheel.

Abstract: A method for operating a drive unit of an electric bicycle is disclosed. The method includes: determining a cadence of a crank drive of the electric bicycle, and operating the drive unit in a controlled manner to generate a drive power as a function of the determined cadence and on the basis of a power characteristics map of the drive unit. The power characteristics map includes a power characteristic curve which defines a predetermined relationship between the drive power of the drive unit and the current cadence, and the power characteristics map includes a maximum power range within which the power characteristic curve defines a maximum drive power of the drive unit. The maximum power range is within a cadence range that can be set by a rider of the electric bicycle.

Abstract: A method for operating an electric bike includes a braking system and a drive unit which is actuable in a controlled manner, with the braking system including an actuator which is actuable in a controlled manner for generating a braking torque in a controlled manner. The method includes generating a braking torque in a controlled manner by way of the braking system and generating a driving torque in a controlled manner by way of the drive unit. The generation of the braking torque in a controlled manner and the generation of the driving torque in a controlled manner are performed simultaneously and depending on one another in order to decelerate the electric bike at a predetermined total braking torque, or to accelerate at a predetermined total driving torque.

Abstract: A lock device comprises a first lock member and a second lock member. The first lock member includes a first axial end, a second axial end, and a first surface. The first axial end is configured to be detachably attached to a sprocket support body of the rear hub assembly in a mounting state where the plurality of rear sprockets is mounted to the rear hub assembly. The second lock member includes a third axial end, a fourth axial end, and a second surface. The third axial end is configured to be attached to the second axial end of the first lock member in an assembled state where a smallest sprocket and the lock device are assembled as one unit. The lock device is configured so that the smallest sprocket is slidable relative to the lock device in the axial direction in the assembled state and before the mounting state.

Abstract: A motor unit comprises a torque limiter and a transmitting structure. The torque limiter includes a first member and a second member. The first member and the second member are movable relative to each other in a state where a torque applied to the torque limiter is equal to or higher than a torque threshold. The first member and the second member are movable together with each other in a state where the torque is lower than the torque threshold. The transmitting structure includes a first race, a second race, a first intermediate element at least partially provided between the first race and the second race, and a second intermediate element at least partially provided between the first race and the second race.

Abstract: The disclosure describes an electromechanical rear derailleur for coaxial mounting on a rear wheel axis. The rear derailleur has a base member, a pivot mechanism, a movable member having a chain guiding arrangement, and an electromechanical drive for driving the pivot mechanism. The pivot mechanism connects the base member to the movable member. The chain guiding arrangement is connected to the movable member for rotation about an axis of rotation. The base member comprises a first connection end, which can be mounted coaxially with the rear wheel axis, and a second connection end for coupling with the pivot mechanism.