Abstract: This disclosure provides a basket avoidance mechanism including a first tubing, a second tubing, a fixing member arranged on first tubing and a locking member arranged on the second tubing. The fixing member extends towards the locking member towards the locking member to form an abutting part, and the locking member extends corresponding to the abutting part to form an abutted part. When the first tubing is unfolded, the second tubing is in an unfolded position under a support of the first tubing by abutment of the abutting part against the abutted part; and when the first tubing is folded, the second tubing is folded to a folded position by avoiding abutment of the abutting part against the abutted part. The basket avoidance mechanism enables the basket tube to be unfolded or folded smoothly, and its structure is simple. A baby stroller frame is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an armrest mounting unit and a handcart. The armrest mounting unit includes: a fixed base; a connecting base; a first magnetic member fixed on one of the fixed base and the connecting base; and a locking mechanism disposed on the other one of the fixed base and the connecting base. When the locking mechanism is in a locked state, the connecting base is fixable on the fixed base through the locking mechanism. When the locking mechanism is in an unlocked state, the connecting base is separable from the fixed base. The first magnetic member forms a magnetic action with the locking mechanism, to assist positioning and separation of the fixed base and the connecting base.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a standing board and a child carrier. The standing board is applicable to the child carrier, and includes: a bracket having a front end configured to be connected to a frame of the child carrier; and a first support board supported by the bracket. A length of the bracket is adjustable such that a position of the first support board in a front-rear direction is adjustable.

Abstract: A steering system includes a support tube including a flange and a housing including a cylindrical portion housing a speed reducer. The support tube includes a column bracket attached to a vehicle body. The housing is supported by a support shaft in such a manner that the housing can rotate with respect to the vehicle body. The flange and the cylindrical portion are connected to each other by bolts. The flange has insertion holes into which the bolts are inserted. Clearance that allows relative rotation between the flange and the cylindrical portion is present between the outer peripheral surface of the bolt and the inner peripheral surface of the insertion hole of the flange. An elastic body that reduces the relative rotation between the flange and the cylindrical portion is interposed in a compressed state between the bolt and the flange.

Abstract: A steering device includes a cylindrical support tube, a speed reducer, and a housing. The support tube includes a flange, and supports a steering shaft such that the steering shaft is rotatable. The speed reducer applies torque to the steering shaft. The housing includes a cylindrical portion that houses the speed reducer. The flange and the cylindrical portion are disposed coaxially, and coupled to each other by a bolt. The flange and the cylindrical portion include an engagement portion, at which the flange and the cylindrical portion are engaged with each other in a radial direction of the flange, at a different location from a location at which the bolt is provided.

Abstract: A steering column device includes a lower tube that is attached to a vehicle body so as to be pivotable in an up-down direction, a column shaft to which a steering wheel is attached, an upper tube that rotatably supports the column shaft and that also is attached to the lower tube so as to be movable in a front-rear direction, a motor for generating motor torque, a link mechanism that couples the lower tube and the upper tube so as to be capable of moving in conjunction, and a power transmission mechanism that acts to transmit the motor torque to the link mechanism. The link mechanism causes the pivoting of the lower tube in the up-down direction and the movement of the upper tube in the front-rear direction to be performed in conjunction, when the motor torque is transmitted to the link mechanism by the power transmission mechanism.

Abstract: An axially adjustable steering column assembly includes an upper jacket. The assembly also includes a lower jacket, wherein the upper jacket is received within the lower jacket and is telecopingly adjustable therein, the lower jacket having a position sensor operatively coupled thereto. The assembly further includes a column mounting bracket, wherein the lower jacket translates and rotates relative to the column mounting bracket. The assembly yet further includes a geared rack operatively coupled to the column mounting bracket, the geared rack correspondingly rotatable with the lower jacket, wherein the geared rack is in contact with a gear wheel of the position sensor to detect the axial position of the axially adjustable steering column assembly.

Abstract: A method for passive damping in a steer-by-wire handwheel actuator includes selecting a number of windings for a motor of a handwheel actuator; shorting a subset of windings of the number of windings, each winding of the subset of windings being disposed at an obtuse angle from each other winding of the subset of windings; determining a resistance value for the motor; selectively adjusting the resistance value based on a number of windings associated with the subset of windings; and providing, in series with the subset of windings, at least one metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) configured to: vary the resistance associated with the subset of windings based on a vehicle speed; and tune a damping characteristic associated with the handwheel actuator.

Abstract: A steering device includes a cylindrical support tube that rotatably supports a steering shaft, a speed reducer configured to apply a torque to the steering shaft, and a housing that includes a cylindrical portion housing the speed reducer. A flange of the support tube and the cylindrical portion are disposed coaxially and coupled to each other with a bolt. A bearing support member is fitted to an inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion. The steering shaft extends through the bearing support member. A bearing is disposed between an outer peripheral surface of the steering shaft and an inner peripheral surface of the bearing support member. The bearing support member includes a deformation allowing portion configured to allow elastic deformation of the bearing support member in a radial direction.

Abstract: A method for compensating torque fluctuation in a steering column having at least one universal joint includes: measuring an input steering angle and an output angle of the steering column; determining a steering angular velocity value based on the input steering angle; determining a TAS angular velocity value based on the output angle; determining an angular velocity ratio signal based on a ratio of the steering angular velocity value and the TAS angular velocity value; determining, across a predetermined ranges of values of the input steering angle, a maximum value of the angular velocity ratio signal; determining, based on the maximum value of the angular velocity ratio signal, an equivalent angle and an equivalent phase to characterize the torque fluctuation; determining a compensation torque signal based on the equivalent angle and the equivalent phase; and producing, by an electric motor, a compensation torque based on the compensation torque signal.

Abstract: A method of controlling a steering operation of a vehicle comprising a first steerable wheel and a second steerable wheel mechanically connected to each other. Is provided.

Abstract: A reaction force actuator applies, during normal operation, a steering reaction force, which rapidly increases upon approaching an upper limit of a virtual steering range, to a steering wheel. During rapid steering in which a turning angle velocity is greater than or equal to a predetermined value and a turning follow delay is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, the reaction force actuator applies a steering reaction force to the steering wheel based on an upper limit corresponding to a narrower virtual steering range.

Abstract: Provided herein is a system and method for damping the steering of a vehicle.

Abstract: A sensor gear assembly for a steering system includes a driving component having a plurality of teeth extending therefrom. The sensor gear assembly also includes a rotatable sensor gear having a plurality of teeth extending radially away from an outer diameter of the rotatable sensor gear, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of teeth of the rotatable sensor gear are flexible.

Abstract: A driving control device includes a steering wheel configured to receive a steering operation, an approach sensor provided in the steering wheel and configured such that a detection value changes as a driver's hand approaches the steering wheel, a steering device configured to turn wheels according to the steering operation, and a controller configured to control the steering device. The controller is configured to estimate a change in a position of the driver's hand based on a change in the detection value of the approach sensor, estimate a moving mode of the driver's hand based on the estimated change in the position of the driver's hand, and cause the steering device to turn the wheels in a case where a vehicle speed is equal to or lower than a threshold value and the moving mode of the driver's hand is a mode along a circumferential direction.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing guidelines for parking and stopping of a four-wheel steering vehicle. The method includes: generating a surround view based on a video signal acquired from a plurality of cameras that capture the front, rear, left side, and right side of the vehicle; generating the guidelines based on a driving mode; and displaying the surround view and the guidelines on a display unit. The driving mode is classified according to a steering angle of each wheel of the vehicle, and the guidelines are displayed to extend from an image of the vehicle.

Abstract: A driving assistance system includes a frontward lane edge part estimation unit that, when it is difficult for a frontward lane edge part recognition unit to recognize a position, with respect to a vehicle, of a lane edge part of an own lane ahead of the vehicle, estimates the position, with respect to the vehicle, of the lane edge part of the own lane ahead of the vehicle, based on a shape of a target road recognized from map information and a current position of the vehicle, and based on a position, with respect to the vehicle, of a lane edge part of the own lane behind the vehicle recognized by a rearward lane edge part recognition unit.

Abstract: A method for adjusting a track of a vehicle wheel using a wheel steering-angle adjusting device during operation of the vehicle, the wheel steering-angle adjusting device including a steering mechanism with a movably mounted steering adjusting element for changing a wheel steering angle of the vehicle wheel and a steering actuator for changing a position of the steering adjusting element. The steering adjusting element has, for coupling to the steering actuator, a coupling portion which defines a maximum adjusting displacement which is greater than an adjusting displacement required for changing the wheel steering angle of the vehicle wheel. An operating variable of the steering actuator is determined and compared with a reference variable. When the operating variable differs from the reference variable, for the adjustment of the track of the vehicle wheel, an operating position and/or resting position of the steering adjusting element varied using the steering actuator.

Abstract: A vibration damper is disclosed which comprises a base portion for fixing to a vibration source. At least one spring portion is provided which is held on the base portion via at least one bracket. A damper mass is provided for absorbing vibration energy from the vibration source, and which has at least one continuous opening through which the spring portion extends.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure including a side frame extending in a front-rear direction, and a lower member located outside the side frame in a vehicle width direction is provided with a load transmission member which is arranged on the lower member, and which comes into contact with a vehicle widthwise outer side surface of the side frame when the lower member moves toward a passenger compartment due to an offset collision.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure is provided with a pair of side frames extending along a front-rear direction and each having a tube shape, a cross member extending along a vehicle width direction and connecting the side frames to each other; and a subframe located below the side frames and fixed to the side frames via fixing points set in the respective side frames. Portions of the cross member fixed to the side frames are arranged to at least partially overlap with portions of the subframe fixed to the side frames in a vertical direction.

Abstract: Included are a side frame extending in a front-rear direction and a lower member located outside the side frame in a vehicle width direction and extending in the front-rear direction. In the lower member, an inward inclined portion approaches the side frame as it goes away from a passenger compartment and a lower tip end portion that is a tip end portion located farthest from the passenger compartment is connected to the side frame.

Abstract: A side sill assembly for a vehicle includes a side sill inner, a side sill outer including an upper end portion and a lower end portion connected to the side sill inner, and a reinforcement member disposed between the side sill internal and the side sill outer in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and fastened to the side sill internal further includes a side sill bracket mounted between the side sill outer and the reinforcement member and configured to support the side sill outer and the reinforcement member between the side sill outer and the reinforcement member to improve a stiffness against a side collision.

Abstract: The present invention provides a side sill for vehicles, comprising: a side sill frame having a hollow portion; and a reinforcement frame disposed in the hollow portion and arranged in the longitudinal direction of the side sill frame, wherein: the reinforcement frame includes unit sections which are successive in the longitudinal direction of the side sill frame and have changing heights; and the upper and lower surfaces of the reinforcement frame are spaced apart from the side sill frame.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure, that includes: a floor tunnel that protrudes from a floor panel toward a vehicle upper side and that extends in a vehicle front-rear direction; a pair of side members, the respective side members provided at each vehicle width direction side of the floor panel and extending in the vehicle front-rear direction; a pair of cross members that respectively extend in a vehicle width direction, each cross member coupling a respective one of the pair of side members and the floor tunnel; an underfloor brace that is provided at a vehicle lower side of the floor tunnel, at a vehicle front side of the pair of cross members or a vehicle rear side of the pair of cross members; and a pair of diagonal braces, each diagonal brace coupling a respective one of the pair of cross members and the underfloor brace.

Abstract: A tailgate opening system includes a first panel and a second panel forming a tailgate of the vehicle. The vehicle has a first vehicle sidewall and a second vehicle sidewall. A first hinge is coupled between the first panel and the second panel. The first hinge is configured to rotate the second panel toward the first panel, moving the second panel towards the first vehicle sidewall for opening the tailgate sideways.

Abstract: There is described a top fairing for a trailer adapted to decrease drag and manage water. The top fairing comprises a surface for guiding air thereover, comprising a leading flange; a leading surface having a leading radius, the leading surface being joined to the leading flange and extending in a rearward direction; and a tailing surface having a tailing radius, the tailing surface in continuity to the leading surface in the rearward direction. The top fairing comprises openings disposed in the leading flange for managing water through the leading flange.

Abstract: A skirt for an underside of a vehicle has a barrier extending downwards from an upper surface of the skirt, and a rim disposed at a lower end of the barrier. The barrier allows relative movement between the rim and the upper surface. An actuation mechanism controls a height of the rim above a ground surface, and includes an actuator configured to cause motion along a first axis in a first plane that is substantially parallel to the upper surface of the skirt, and a converting mechanism connected between the actuator and the rim. The converting mechanism converts the motion along the first axis into a motion of the rim along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first plane such that the second axis extends towards the ground surface. In this manner, the actuation mechanism can be used to raise and lower the rim relative to the ground surface.

Abstract: A method for data driven downforce control of a vehicle includes receiving a first requested downforce at the front axle of a vehicle and a second requested downforce at the rear axle of the vehicle. The method further includes using a model-based control to determine a first position of the first aerodynamic body relative to the vehicle body and a second position of the second aerodynamic body relative to the vehicle body based on the first requested downforce and the second requested downforce. The model-based control is based on a predetermined aerodynamic map. The method includes commanding the first aerodynamic actuator to move the first aerodynamic body to the first position. The method includes commanding the second aerodynamic actuator to move the second aerodynamic body to the second position.

Abstract: According to embodiments disclosed herein, there is provided a cab extension having an angled bottom wall configured to be secured to a vehicle and to extend over at least a portion of a hitch supported by the vehicle to define a hitch connection space, where the hitch connection space permits access to the hitch and allows a trailer to be coupled to the hitch while the cab extension is in secured to the vehicle and positioned at least partially over the hitch.

Abstract: Systems and methods related to seat post clamp assemblies for micromobility vehicles are disclosed. A seat post clamp assembly may include a seat clamp configured to physically secure the seat post clamp assembly to a seat tube of the micromobility transit vehicle. The seat post clamp may further include a lead screw rotatable about a longitudinal axis, a plurality of securing elements, a seat adjustment lever, a clamping band, and a housing. The lead screw may comprise sets of angled threads that engage with securing elements, so that rotation of the seat adjustment lever may enable a user to increase or decrease a clamping force applied by the clamping band on the seat tube of the micromobility vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety helmet which includes a wearable helmet body for protecting a wearer's head and an adjustable strap for securing the helmet body to the wearer's head. The helmet further includes a locking arrangement integrated with the helmet body and a locking member comprising a tether which is extendible and retractable with respect to the locking arrangement, the locking arrangement configured to selectively lock the tether in a closed configuration allowing secure tethering of the safety helmet to an external fixture and the locking arrangement further including a reel around which the tether is wound and unwound during retraction or extension of the tether.

Abstract: A fender for a cycling apparatus is provided. The fender may include a front portion, a rear portion, and an outer surface and an inner surface that each extend from the rear portion to the front portion. The fender may further include a mount portion disposed between the rear portion and the front portion. The mount portion may include a first engagement part configured to engage with at least one blade of a pair of spaced apart blades of a fork assembly, and a second engagement part. A first engagement part may be configured minimize side-to-side motion of the fender relative to a fork assembly and a second engagement part configured to minimize fore-and-aft motion of the fender relative to the fork assembly. A fender elongated body may have a generally convex outer surface and a generally concave inner surface, the inner surface defining a hollow cavity of the body.

Abstract: A saddled vehicle includes a seat for an occupant and an airbag provided in front of the seat; and the airbag includes an upwardly deploying portion that is deployed upward when deployed, a first deploying portion that extends rearward and outward with respect to the upwardly deploying portion, from an upper part of the upwardly deploying portion when deployed, and a downwardly deploying portion that bends and extends downward from the first deploying portion when deployed.

Abstract: A motorcycle has a seat arrangement that can be entirely or at least partially detached from the motorcycle. The seat arrangement forms a sitting surface for a user and has an electrically operable device. In order to be supplied with electrical power, the electrically operable device is connected to a power transmission device which has a first line section which is associated with a vehicle structure and is coupled to a power source, and a second line section which is associated with the seat arrangement and is electrically conductively connected to the electrically operable device. The power transmission device is designed in such a way that, by way of arranging the seat arrangement in an operating position, the first line section and the second line section are positioned in a transmission position in relation to one another, which transmission position is designed for transmitting the electrical power.

Abstract: An off-road electric motorcycle includes a frame; wheels including at least a front wheel and a rear wheel; a power system including an electric motor and a battery pack, where the electric motor is used for driving the wheels, and the battery pack is used for supplying power to the electric motor; and a braking system including at least a braking device for braking a vehicle. The frame includes a support assembly disposed along a length direction of the electric motorcycle. The support assembly is divided into at least a first installation section and a second installation section. The battery pack is pluggably mounted in the first installation section, and the first installation section is located at the front end of the second installation section.

Abstract: A controller device usable with a bicycle includes a communication interface configured to receive component data from another controller device of the bicycle. The communication interface is configured to receive auxiliary data from outside the bicycle. The controller device includes a processor in communication with the communication interface. The processor being is configured to determine a location of the bicycle based on the auxiliary data, compare the received component data to a plurality of predetermined component datasets for a plurality of bicycles, respectively, and identify at least one bicycle of the plurality of bicycles based on the comparison and the determined location of the bicycle. The at least one bicycle includes the bicycle. The controller device includes a display in communication with the processor. The display is configured to display a representation for each bicycle of the at least one identified bicycle.

Abstract: A steering assist device that appropriately controls swaying of a vehicle body while a rider is walking by pushing the vehicle body by the hands and thereby eliminates the anxiety of the rider about the support of the vehicle body. A steering assist device includes a steering actuator that provides an assist torque that generates a steering angle of a steered wheel to a suspension device that supports the steered wheel; roll angle detector that detects a roll angle of a vehicle body; and controller that controls the assist torque provided by the steering actuator based on the roll angle of the vehicle body and a target roll angle. The controller sets the roll angle of when the vehicle body is inclined from an upright state to the target roll angle.

Abstract: A rideable saddle vehicle including: a taillight arranged on a rear-carriage of the vehicle, the taillight being adapted to emit a light beam; a rear fender of a rear wheel connected to an unsprung mass portion of the rear-carriage, the rear fender comprising having a front edge and a rear edge; a detection unit arranged on the rear-carriage and configured to detect the presence of other vehicles in a zone behind the vehicle, where the detection unit, in a side view of the rideable saddle vehicle, is arranged below the taillight, above the rear edge of the rear fender, behind the front edge of the rear fender and in front of the rear edge of the rear fender.

Abstract: A controller of a vehicle is a controller of a vehicle including: a driving source; a driving wheel; a first transmitting structure; a second transmitting structure which is connected to the first transmitting structure so as to be movable relative to the first transmitting structure in a power transmitting direction within a range of a play; a clutch located on the power transmitting path and between the driving source and the first transmitting structure; and a clutch actuator. The controller determines whether or not a relative position of the first transmitting structure relative to the second transmitting structure changes. When it is determined that the relative position changes, the controller controls the clutch actuator to change a power transmission rate such that collision force of one of the first transmitting structure and the second transmitting structure with respect to the other by the change in the relative position is reduced.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a personal mobility device is disclosed. The personal mobility device comprises a wheel, a stem and a base. The stem is configured to fold relative to the base to transition the personal mobility device between an open configuration and a folded configuration. The personal mobility device further comprises an integrated carrying mechanism attached to the personal mobility device. The integrated carrying mechanism comprises a flexible material that is configured for use by a user to carry the personal mobility device when in the folded configuration.

Abstract: A head tube assembly mounted between a head tube and a front fork of a vehicle includes a cup member, an abutment member, and a damping unit. The cup member is mounted fixedly to the head tube. The abutment member is connected co-rotatably to the front fork extending through and rotatable relative to the head tube about an axis. The damping unit is disposed between the cup member and the abutment member, is connected to the abutment member, and includes an outer seat, an inner seat, and a bushing. The outer seat is fixedly connected to the cup member. The inner seat is connected co-rotatably to the abutment member. The bushing is mounted on the axis between the outer seat and the inner seat. The outer seat and the inner seat are in contact with the bushing and rotatable relative to the bushing about the axis.

Abstract: A bicycle headset includes a first casing and a second casing for being engaged with a head tube and a fork of a bicycle, respectively. The first casing has an axial direction. A bearing abuts between the first casing and the second casing. A first restricting member, having a first restricting surface, is connected to the second casing to rotate along with the second casing. A second restricting member, having a second restricting surface, is connected to the first casing. The restricting members move away from or toward each other in the axial direction. An elastic member abuts between the first casing and the second restricting member or between the second casing and the first restricting member and provides a force in the axial direction for urging one of the restricting members to move toward the other to allow the two restricting surfaces abut against each other, thereby forcing the fork to steer back.

Abstract: A bicycle rear wheel suspension system includes a first link and a second link both pivotally attached to the main frame and to a rear stay or swingarm member. A third link is activated by the first or the second link. The third link activates a fourth link. Either the third or the fourth link can be attached to the main frame at one pivot point. One end of the shock absorber is attached to the third or fourth link at another pivot point. The shock absorber has its other end attached to the first or second link that is not receiving said third link. The third and fourth links are responsible for tuning of the suspension rate characteristics, whereas the first and second links are responsible for precisely defining the rear wheel axle trajectory as the suspension system compresses.

Abstract: A brake caliper includes a caliper housing having a first cavity. A piston is reciprocally moveable in the cavity. The piston is configured with a non-circular outer periphery defining a cross-sectional area orthogonal to the first axis. A portion of the outer periphery may be defined by a linear portion. The outer periphery may be disposed within an outer periphery of a brake pad coupled to the piston when the outer periphery of the piston is superimposed on a cross-sectional area of the brake pad.

Abstract: A powertrain for an electric bicycle has: an electric motor; a motor gear driven by the electric motor; a crankshaft adapted for connecting to crank arms; an input shaft having first and second end portions, the second end portion driven by the crankshaft; an input gear connected to the first end portion and being driven by the motor gear, the input gear driving the input shaft; at least one first gear mounted to the input shaft; an output shaft; at least one second gear mounted to the output shaft and being driven by the at least one first gear; a drive sprocket driven by the output shaft; and a torque sensor disposed between the second end portion and the at least one first gear for sensing torque applied to the input shaft. The electric motor is controlled based at least in part on torque sensed by the torque sensor.

Abstract: Metal drive roller (1) for a light vehicle provided with a bicycle wheel, such as a bicycle or a wheelchair, having a frustoconical usable outer load-bearing surface (31, 32), the usable outer load-bearing surface (31, 32) having a plurality of indenting elements (4) having a radial height (hr) of between 0.5 mm and 5 mm, a mean circumferential length lc, a maximum axial width lam, and ending with a sharp point, the indenting elements (4) covering at least 80% of the usable outer load-bearing surface (31, 32). The projections of the sharp points of the indenting elements (4) perpendicular to the axis of rotation (2) onto the axis of rotation (2) are substantially equally distributed.

Abstract: A bicycle control system includes a housing, a brake lever moveably connected to the housing between an at-rest position and a brake engaging position, and a shift lever moveably connected to the brake lever between an at-rest position and a shift actuating position. An electrical switch is disposed on one of the brake lever or the shift lever. An adjustable shift actuator is moveably coupled to the other of the brake lever or the shift lever. The shift actuator is configured to actuate the electrical switch when the shift lever is moved to the shift actuating position. The shift actuator is adjustably moveable relative to the other of the brake lever or the shift lever so as to adjust the distance between the at-rest position and the shift actuating position.

Abstract: An all-terrain to snowmobile conversion kit provides two rear track assemblies and two front skis to hub adapter. A bell-shaped adapter block is provided for operatively associating the front skis to the front hubs. The conversion kit also provides a wheel hub adapter for mounting the track assemblies to the rear axle hub by way of a splined half shaft or an alternative configuration.

Abstract: A snowmobile bumper system includes a lift bumper and a tow bumper. The lift bumper includes first and second side lift members with a lift handle extending therebetween. The first side lift member is coupled to a first side panel of a drive tunnel. The second side lift member is coupled to a second side panel of the drive tunnel. The lift handle is disposed aft of and above the drive tunnel. The tow bumper includes first and second side tow members with a cross member extending therebetween. The first side tow member is coupled to the first side panel of the drive tunnel. The second side tow member is coupled to the second side panel of the drive tunnel. The tow bumper is positioned below the lift bumper. A towing assembly is coupled to the cross member of the tow bumper.