Abstract: A writing instrument comprising an inner reservoir for storing a first medium, wherein the inner reservoir comprises at least one opening at a first distal area of the inner reservoir; a sleeve at least partially surrounding the inner reservoir; an outer reservoir for storing a second medium; and an actuator. The inner reservoir and the sleeve are movable with respect to each other by actuation of the actuator, and the inner reservoir and the sleeve are arranged at least partially within the outer reservoir.

Abstract: An ink writing instrument comprising a body extending along an axis and having a first end, the first end being provided with a writing tip and with an eraser, the eraser is movable along the axis with regard to the body, a helical-cam propelling mechanism being configured to move the eraser along the axis between a retracted position and a protruded position, the helical-cam propelling mechanism comprising a helical cam radially protruding from one of the eraser and the body, and two cam followers arranged on the other of the eraser and the body, the two cam followers axially sandwiching the helical cam at least when the eraser is moved between the retracted position and the protruded position.

Abstract: A method and system for creating exemplary end-use paint color includes a network module providing a first user input including paint color characteristics from a user device of a user to a paint analysis module. At least one colorant identifier associated with the first user input is generated by the paint analysis module via a color formula database. Colorants associated with the colorant identifiers are supplied to a kit, which is provided to the user. A second user input including a paint quantity is provided to the conversion module from the user device. A conversion module generates a quantity of each of the colorants based on the second user input; the quantities are sent to the user device. User-preferred paint colors are formed via a mixing means and applied to a display means. One or more user-preferred paint colors are confirmed as exemplary end-use paint colors by the user.

Abstract: A one-piece-single-unit device comprising a portrait and landscape painting tool for a method of directly flowing liquid paint material with precision on a canvas with a disposable cup. The device includes a plurality of connected vertical sections comprising: 1) container section having a handle; 2) a funnel section having a bowl shape and a narrow opening end connected to a tube; 3) a tube section; 4) a scoop section; and 5) a flat section.

Abstract: A rim for a vehicle wheel, including: an axial axis; a radial axis; a spoke bed wall having an outboard surface, an inboard surface, and a radial thickness; a spoke hole to receive a spoke having an outboard opening and a spoke hole axis. At least one of the inboard surface and outboard surface is radially variable to provide a first radial thickness region laterally surrounding said spoke hole and a second radial thickness region of reduced radial thickness relative to the first radial thickness region. The outboard surface includes a radially inwardly recessed surface within the first radial thickness region. At least a portion of the recessed surface is configured to provide a bearing surface for engagement with the spoke and to support of spoke tension forces.

Abstract: A caster device for a pipe leg includes a caster unit, a mounting unit, and a braking unit. The caster unit includes a wheel seat subunit, a caster subunit that is rotatably connected to a bottom end of the wheel seat subunit, and a protection subunit that is located between the wheel seat subunit and the caster subunit. The mounting unit is mounted to the wheel seat subunit and is adapted to be mounted to the pipe leg. The braking unit extends through the protection subunit and the wheel seat subunit into the mounting unit, and is movable in an up-down direction between a braking position, in which the braking unit projects out of the protection subunit and is in contact with the caster subunit so that the caster subunit is refrained from rotating, and an initial position, in which the braking unit is spaced apart from the caster subunit.

Abstract: A spoke for a non-pneumatic tire is provided that has a nose that engages first and second panels that extend from the nose. An extended nose reinforcement engages the first panel, the second panel, a first foot, and a second foot. Also, the extended nose reinforcement is located between the first panel and the first foot and is located between the second panel and the second foot.

Abstract: A tire 2 includes a tread 4, a belt 16, and a band 18. The belt 16 includes belt cords 44. The band 18 includes band cords 60. The band 18 is composed of a band strip 58. The band strip 58 is a cord array in which the band cords 60 are arranged. A zone from a first end to a second end of the belt 16 is a control zone. Residual tension of the band cords 60 in the control zone is not less than 15.0 N. The control zone includes a crown zone and a pair of shoulder zones. Residual tension of the band cords 60 in the crown zone is higher than residual tension of the band cords 60 in each shoulder zone. A shape index of a reference ground-contact surface of the tire 2 is not less than 1.00 and not greater than 1.30.

Abstract: The tire includes a tread portion provided with a first tread edge, a shoulder circumferential groove, and a shoulder land region. The shoulder land region includes an inner area demarcated axially inside from a center position in the tire axial direction of the shoulder land region, an outer area demarcated axially outside from the center position, and a plurality of shoulder axial grooves extending in the tire axial direction at least in the outer area. In a standard tire load loaded state, an average ground contact pressure in the outer area is larger than an average ground contact pressure in the inner area.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes inner intermediate lug grooves having a length L1 and outer intermediate lug grooves having a length L2 formed in inner and outer intermediate land portions, respectively, where lengths L1 and L2 satisfy L1>L2. Distances W1, W2, W3, and W4 from a tire equator to an inner shoulder main groove, an inner center main groove, an outer center main groove, and an outer shoulder main groove, respectively, satisfy 0.58?W1/Wi?0.62, 0.20?W2/Wi?0.24, 0.15?W3/Wo?0.19, and 0.53?W4/Wo?0.57 with respect to distances Wi, Wo from the tire equator to ground contact edges. A total value of a groove width WG1 of the inner shoulder main groove and a groove width WG2 of the inner center main groove is larger than a total value of a groove width WG3 of the outer center main groove and a groove width WG4 of the outer shoulder main groove.

Abstract: A tire comprises: a projecting portion that projects outward in a tire width direction from a tire outer circumferential surface of a sidewall portion; and a communication device embedded in the projecting portion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tyre insert comprising an inner component comprising a first foam material, and an outer component comprising a second foam material, wherein the second foam material has either a higher or lower density than the first foam material, and wherein the outer component comprises an inwardly facing channel which is shaped to accept the inner component. This invention also relates to a wheel for a vehicle comprising a tyre insert as described above, as well as to a vehicle comprising the wheel.

Abstract: A jack hitch system includes a jack hitch device, including an upper jack hitch assembly with an upper elongated body, left and right pivotable and extendable handlebars, an I-shaped member, a front wheel, a lifting assemblage with a interior lifting assembly, a rotatable handle and an electric engine, and a front mounting piece for connecting to a hitch mount of a vehicle, and a lower jack hitch assembly with a lower elongated body, left and right rear wheels, a rear mounting piece for mounting an accessory object. The system can include a jack hitch platform, including pivotable side panels, pivotable wheels, and a front mounting connector.

Abstract: A protective cap device is disclosed that covers recessed areas on a vehicle used for accommodating RV tow bars during flat towing. The cap device features a circular first end and a generally rectilinear second end connected by cylindrical members. When inserted into a recess hole of the vehicle, the cap device provides a secure seal, preventing the entry of water, snow, road salt, rust, and debris into the hole. The rectilinear second end ensures a stable engagement with the recess hole's interior, even under sudden braking. The cap device is easily inserted and removed, simplifying the process of attaching and detaching tow bars. Additionally, the cap device has oil-absorbing properties which prevents rusting of the tow bar during towing operations.

Abstract: A compact vehicle suspension system comprises a sliding ride motion guide having a fixed guide portion and a telescoping guide portion telescopically movable relative to one another. The sliding ride motion guide is fixed to a wheel hub knuckle via the fixed guide portion and is rotatably and structurally fixed via the telescoping guide portion at a top mount to a vehicle body. A coil over shock absorber is rotatably connected to a lower control arm at a first end and to the vehicle body at a second end. Arms of the fixed guide portion of the sliding ride motion guide may span the wheel hub knuckle to which a drive shaft may be connected. Vertical motion of the wheel is defined by a sliding axis of the sliding ride motion guide and an arc of the lower control arm.

Abstract: A spring system includes a bladder, a pump in fluid communication with the bladder, and an air line coupled with the pump and configured to fluidly communicate with a thermal conditioning unit. The pump is configured to draw the air through the air line from the thermal conditioning unit and transmit the air to the bladder.

Abstract: A vehicle height control system includes an arm including a first end portion connected to a vehicle body and a second end portion coupled to a wheel, a bearing unit fixed to the vehicle body, a crank coupled to the bearing unit, a push rod including a first end portion connected to the crank and a second end portion connected to the arm, and a spring reaction force variable device coupled to the bearing unit and configured to vary reaction force applied to the crank.

Abstract: A method of on-demand energy delivery to an active suspension system comprising an actuator body, hydraulic pump, electric motor, plurality of sensors, energy storage facility, and controller is provided. The method comprises disposing an active suspension system in a vehicle between a wheel mount and a vehicle body, detecting a wheel event requiring control of the active suspension; and sourcing energy from the energy storage facility and delivering it to the electric motor in response to the wheel event.

Abstract: An off-road vehicle includes a frame assembly, a powertrain, a seat assembly, a plurality of wheels and a rear suspension including first and second shock absorbers that respectively couple first and second rear wheels to the frame assembly. A first remote auxiliary reservoir is in fluid communication with the first shock absorber and has a manual control configured to adjust a damping function of the first shock absorber. A second remote auxiliary reservoir is in fluid communication with the second shock absorber and has a manual control configured to adjust a damping function of the second shock absorber. The manual controls of the remote auxiliary reservoirs are accessible by an occupant of the vehicle, thereby enabling active adjustments to the damping function of the rear suspension.

Abstract: A damping system of an active chassis for a vehicle wheel. The damping system includes a double-acting hydraulic cylinder and a damper having a piston, which damper is couplable to a wheel suspension system for the wheel. A hydraulic pump has a hydraulic reservoir and a hydraulic unit including valves. The hydraulic pump and the hydraulic unit cooperate with hydraulic chambers of the hydraulic cylinder such that, depending on the direction of conveyance of the hydraulic pump of the hydraulic unit, a movement of the piston in a first direction of actuation or in a second direction of actuation can be provided. The hydraulic pump and the damper are connected via the hydraulic unit and a tube-hose system including tubes and hoses. The hydraulic cylinder of the damper and the tube-hose system of the damping system feature a combined hydraulic capacity of between 9 mL/100 bar and 14 mL/100 bar.

Abstract: A stabilizer bar includes a housing configured to be fixed to a first side-bar, a hydraulic power unit and a clutch piston disposed within the housing, and a clutch ring configured to be fixed to a second side-bar. The hydraulic power unit is configured to selectively move the clutch piston from a first connected position to a second disconnected position.

Abstract: A hydraulic motor pump unit for pressurising a hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic circuit. The motor pump unit includes a motor having a motor stator holding a circular array of coils and a motor rotor having a motor rotor body having an outer circumferential rotor surface holding a circular array of magnets. The motor rotor body is positioned within the motor stator holding the magnets opposite the coils. A pump is drivable connected to the motor rotor. A housing body provided with a pump chamber for housing the pump and a cylindrically shaped coil support for supporting the circular array of coils. The housing comprises at least one housing end cap which is connected to the coil support which housing end cap is provided with a fin pattern for an air cooling of the housing to an environment.

Abstract: An off-road vehicle includes a chassis, an engine connected to that chassis and at least two tracks for supporting the vehicle on a surface, the tracks including a first track adjacent a first lateral edge of the chassis, a second track adjacent a second lateral edge of the chassis the tracks each being part of a separate first and second track assembly, each track assembly including a subframe with multiple wheels positioned around its circumference to guide the corresponding track, the subframe connected to the chassis using first and second axles, each subframe hingeably connected to the chassis at the first axle and moveably connected to the chassis via a suspension system at the second axle to allow vertical movement of the subframe with respect to the chassis, the suspension system including a Watt's linkage, and the first and second track assemblies each have a separate Watt'linkage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rear air conditioner for a vehicle, which can improve the comfort of a rear seat in a vehicle by improving the temperature difference between a console vent and a B-pillar side while minimizing the increase in the temperature at the console vent side. The rear air conditioner for the vehicle is connected to a front air conditioner and supplies air conditioning airflow toward the rear seat of the vehicle, and comprises: a case of which one side is connected to the front air conditioner and the other side has a plurality of discharge ports for discharging the air into the interior of the vehicle; and an electric heater which is provided in the case and heats the air passing therethrough, wherein the electric heater is provided with a plurality of operating regions, of which at least one operates in linkage with an air conditioning mode.

Abstract: Provided is an air outlet structure capable of adjusting an air flow direction in a plurality of directions by a simple configuration and reducing the pressure loss of air to be flowed. The air outlet structure 1 includes first fins 41 capable of adjusting an air flow direction in the width direction of the vehicle 100, a second fin 42 capable of adjusting the air flow direction in a vehicle width direction, an operator 5, a first linker 6 provided to connect the first fins 41 and the operator 5 to each other and moving the first fins 41 based on movement of the operator 5, and a second linker 7 provided to connect the second fin 42 and the operator 5 to each other and moving the second fin 42 based on movement of the operator 5. The operator 5 is provided outside an outlet port 3a.

Abstract: A control device includes: an acquiring part that acquires a temperature of a battery cell of the battery; an identifying part that identifies a charge amount of the battery; and a cooling control part that determines a cooling-onset battery cell temperature on the basis of the charge amount identified by the identifying part, and operates an electric compressor to begin cooling the cooling water with the secondary refrigerant on condition that the temperature acquired by the acquiring part is higher than the determined, cooling-onset battery cell temperature. When the identifying part identifies a first charge amount, the cooling control part determines a higher cooling-onset battery cell temperature than in a case where the identifying part identifies a second charge amount that is higher than the first charge amount.

Abstract: A system and method for heating a vehicle component is provided and comprises one or more cells for retaining a fluid, each cell including one or more electrode pairs positioned therein. The one or more cells are arranged along a flow path including an inlet to and an outlet from the one or more cells. A controller is provided which is configured to: regulate the flow of the fluid from the inlet to the one or more cells; determine at the one or more cells the electrical conductivity, or specific conductance, of the fluid; determine from the electrical conductivity, or specific conductance, of the fluid a voltage to apply from a high voltage battery, or an external power source located outside of the vehicle, across the one or more electrode pairs at a current sufficient to heat the fluid therein; and pass the current from the one or more electrode pairs to the fluid to produce a heated fluid, wherein the heated fluid transfers heat to one or more vehicle components via the outlet.

Abstract: A thermal management system includes: an electrical storage device configured to exchange heat with a first flow path; a drive device configured to exchange heat with a second flow path; a radiator provided on a third flow path; a chiller device provided on a fourth flow path; and a switching device. In the thermal management system, during heating control for the electrical storage device, the switching device are controlled so that a connection flow path connecting the first flow path and the fourth flow path is formed and that the connection flow path, the second flow path, and the third flow path are disconnected from and independent of each other.

Abstract: A heat management system includes an electrical storage device configured to exchange heat with a first channel, a drive unit configured to exchange heat with a second channel, a radiator in a third channel, a chiller device in a fourth channel, and a switching unit. In the heat management system, when the electrical storage device is heated, the switching unit is controlled such that the electrical storage device, the drive unit, the radiator, and the chiller device are isolated and independent of one another.

Abstract: An in-vehicle-mounted structure in which a drive unit is mounted on a vehicle equipped with an engine. The drive unit includes a drive motor and a transmission. The drive motor and the transmission are connected in series in a width direction of the vehicle. An exhaust pipe of the engine is extended to pass adjacent the transmission in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The transmission includes a coolant flow channel through which flows coolant for cooling lubricating oil that lubricates a speed change mechanism inside the transmission. The coolant flow channel is positioned to face the exhaust pipe.

Abstract: A vehicle air conditioning control system includes one or more mobile terminals and a vehicle air conditioning control apparatus. The one or more mobile terminals each includes a preference data acquisition unit that acquires preference data regarding an air conditioning setting for a corresponding one of the one or more occupants. The vehicle air conditioning control apparatus includes a terminal position detection unit, a seated position detection unit, an identification unit, a data acquisition unit, and a control unit. The identification unit identifies the one or more mobile terminals as being respectively associated with one or more seated positions. The control unit controls air conditioning settings for respective ones of the one or more seated positions, based on the one or more seated positions and the preference data acquired from the one or more mobile terminals respectively associated with the one or more seated positions.

Abstract: The thermal management system includes a power storage device provided in a first flow path, a drive device provided in a second flow path, a radiator provided in a third flow path, a chiller provided in a fourth flow path, and a switching device. The switching device separates the first flow path from the other flow paths when the temperature of the power storage device is higher than or equal to the first set temperature and lower than or equal to the second set temperature.

Abstract: A thermal management system includes: a first flow path, a second flow path, a third flow path, and a fourth flow path; an electrical storage device configured to exchange heat with a heat medium in the first flow path; a drive device configured to exchange heat with a heat medium in the second flow path; a radiator provided on the third flow path; a chiller device provided on the fourth flow path; and a switching device configured to switch a connection state between the first to the fourth flow path. The switching device is configured to provide a heating circuit. The heating circuit is a flow path circuit in which a connection flow path connecting the first flow path, the third flow path, and the fourth flow path and the second flow path are disconnected from and independent of each other.

Abstract: A thermal management system includes a first flow path, a second flow path, a third flow path, a fourth flow path, an energy storage device, a drive device, a radiator, a chiller, and switching devices. Each flow path allows a heat medium to flow therethrough. The switching devices are configured to switch the connection state between the first flow path, the second flow path, the third flow path, and the fourth flow path. A reference communication pattern of a switching circuit is a pattern in which the first flow path is disconnected from and independent of the second flow path, third flow path, and fourth flow path, the second flow path is connected to the third flow path and the fourth flow path, and the third flow path is connected to the fourth flow path. The switching devices are configured to cause the reference communication pattern formed.

Abstract: A heat exchanger is provided. The heat exchanger includes a first flow collector including a first chamber and a second chamber, a second flow collector, and a heat exchange core. The first and second chambers have first and second flow distribution openings respectively. The second flow collector includes a third chamber and a fourth chamber. The third and the fourth chambers have third and fourth flow distribution openings respectively. The heat exchange core includes heat exchange units, which are disposed between the first and second flow collector. The heat exchange unit includes a fin and a flow guiding member. The flow guiding member forms a first and a second flow channel. Two ends of the first flow channel are respectively connected to the first and the third flow distribution opening. Two ends of the second flow channel are respectively connected to the second and the fourth flow distribution opening.

Abstract: A method of operating a gas injection-type heat management system is disclosed. In one example, the system includes a first refrigerant line along which a compressor, an inner condenser, a first expansion valve, and a flash tank are sequentially provided and through which a refrigerant flows, a second refrigerant line along which a second expansion valve and an evaporator are sequentially provided and the refrigerant flows from the flash tank and circulates to the compressor via the second expansion valve and the evaporator, a third refrigerant line configured such that the refrigerant discharged from the flash tank flows directly to the compressor and a heat absorber for performing heat exchange between the refrigerant discharged from the inner condenser and the refrigerant discharged from the flash tank, and a controller for controlling whether to operate the compressor, whether to allow the refrigerant to flow and whether to expand the refrigerant.

Abstract: The thermal management system includes a power storage device in a first flow path, a drive device in a second flow path, a radiator in a third flow path, a chiller device in a fourth flow path, a switching device, and a control device. In the thermal management system, the switching device is controlled so that the first connecting flow path to which the first flow path and the fourth flow path are connected, the drive device, and the radiator are separated from each other and become independent.

Abstract: A climate control system that includes a sensor configured to collect sensor signals from an interior of an enclosure and a climate control module configured to determine, based on the sensor signals, whether an air quality parameter is above or below an air quality threshold. When the air quality parameter is below the air quality threshold, the climate control system is configured to draw air from an exterior of the enclosure through a first filter and into the interior of the enclosure and draw the air from the interior of the enclosure through a second filter and return the air to the interior of the enclosure.

Abstract: The heat management system includes a power storage device in a first channel, a drive device in a second channel, a radiator in a third channel, a chiller device in a fourth channel, and a switching device. In a heat management system, when making the temperature of a plurality of power storage cells uniform, a first connected channel in which a first channel and a fourth channel are connected, and a second channel and a third channel are connected. The switching device is controlled so that the second connected channels that have been connected are separated from each other and become independent.

Abstract: A system includes a compressor configured to compress a refrigerant, a plurality of control valves configured to control a flow of the refrigerant in a vehicle, and control circuitry. The control circuitry is coupled to the plurality of control valves and is configured to achieve a first configuration of the plurality of control valves wherein the refrigerant is recirculated by the compressor to increase a compressor outlet pressure. When the compressor outlet pressure reaches a predetermined threshold, the system achieves a second configuration of the plurality of control valves wherein the refrigerant is circulated to transfer heat to one or more thermal loads.

Abstract: A vehicle on which an all-solid-state battery is mounted includes the all-solid-state battery, and a case that accommodates the all-solid-state battery. The vehicle is configured such that, when gas is generated in the case, a blocking process is executed to separate a vehicle cabin from outside air.

Abstract: A gear pump is provided, for example, to convey liquid fuel in a fuel-operated heating apparatus. The gear pump includes a conveying chamber in a pump housing, a housing cover which closes the conveying chamber at least in regions, a conveying gear wheel which in the conveying chamber is rotatable about a rotation axis, a drive shaft which for co-rotation about the rotation axis is coupled to the conveying gear wheel, a first bearing unit for mounting the drive shaft on a first axial side of the conveying gear wheel, and a second bearing unit for mounting the drive shaft on a second axial side of the conveying gear wheel.

Abstract: The technology of this application relates to a heat exchange system. The heat exchange system includes a multi-way valve, an air duct, and at least one heat exchanger disposed in the air duct. The heat exchange is provided with an air channel through which air passes, a water inlet and a water outlet of the at least one heat exchanger communicate with the multi-way valve through a water pipe group, a refrigerant inlet of the at least one heat exchanger communicates with a refrigerant outlet of the at least one heat exchanger through a refrigerant pipe group, and an electronic expansion valve is disposed on the refrigerant pipe group. The multi-way valve is further configured to communicate with a heat exchange unit, and when heat exchange is performed on the heat exchange unit, the multi-way valve makes the heat exchange unit, the multi-way valve, the water pipe group, and the heat exchanger be in one circulation loop.

Abstract: A thermal management system includes: an energy storage device configured to exchange heat with a first flow path; a drive device configured to exchange heat with a second flow path; a radiator provided on a third flow path; a chiller provided on a fourth flow path; and a switching device. The switching device is configured to, when performing heating of the energy storage device, disconnect the first flow path from the other flow paths, cause a first circuit in which a heat medium circulates through the second flow path formed, and cause a second circuit in which the heat medium circulates through the third flow path and the fourth flow path formed.

Abstract: An air freshener device is disclosed that is comprised of a stretchable, scented band for a vehicle's rearview mirror. The air freshener device comprises a rubber or silicone material that molds to the rear-view mirror. The device comes in various colors and scents, thereby offering a decorative aspect, as well as emitting a pleasant scent within the vehicle. The stretchable band can also easily be removed and replaced as needed.

Abstract: A door window conversion kit for automotive vehicles, such as Chevy C-10 trucks, includes improved components. In particular, the kit includes a modified glass shape, a modified vertical guide and roller guide having a specific mount that includes custom mounting points for attachment to the vehicle. In addition, the kit includes felted run channels, and beltline scrapers that extend the width of the door glass both outside and inside the door, which include door attachment clips.

Abstract: A glass run has a basic framework with a bottom wall, a vehicle outer side wall, and a vehicle inner side wall, the basic framework being attached to a door frame, and the glass run guides an up and down movement of a door glass, wherein the bottom wall has a door glass lip which protrudes from a door glass surface of the bottom wall and a door glass bulge which is interposed between the bottom wall and the door glass lip, and at least one of the door glass lip and the door glass bulge is harder than the bottom wall.

Abstract: A door module for a vehicle door includes an assembly carrier which extends up to a door parapet line in an assembled state. A flange which substantially projects vertically from the assembly carrier has a pre-mounted shaft seal for sealing a door parapet shaft against a windowpane. A vehicle door for a motor vehicle is also provided.

Abstract: A door trim cover device for a vehicle is configured so that in a vehicle including no B-pillar, a trim cover is raised by operation of an actuator to enable an operation of opening or closing a door without interference between a lower striker and a door trim while the door is opened or closed with respect to the lower striker on a side sill fastened to a lower latch of the door, and the trim cover is lowered by a reverse operation of the actuator in a closed state of the door so that the trim cover is matched with a body weather strip together with the door trim.

Abstract: A multilayered tether link for a vehicle tether (12). The tether includes a tether belt material sinuously folded about at least one wedge portion (24a. 24b). The wedge portion has a flat portion (32) and a widened end portion (30). After folding the belt material around the at least one wedge the combination is sewn together and a hole (28) drilled through the center for attachment to a vehicle part such as a liftgate.