Abstract: A vehicle control device does not execute the lane change assist control when a request operation for requesting the start of the lane change assist control is performed and a permission condition that the host vehicle traveling road is a road on which lane change using the lane change assist control is permitted is not satisfied. In a case where the request operation is performed even though the permission condition is not satisfied, the vehicle control device gives the non-execution notification for notifying the operator of the information regarding the non-execution of the lane change assist control, and does not give the non-execution notification when the misrecognition condition is not satisfied, when the request operation is performed, and when the lane change assist control is not satisfied, the vehicle control device does not give the non-execution notification.

Abstract: The present teachings generally relate to a carrier and method of making the carrier, the carrier comprising: a periphery having: an outer edge, arranged distally along a transverse axis of the carrier, configured to be oriented away from a frame enclosure of a vehicle, an inner edge, arranged distally along the transverse axis, configured to be oriented toward the frame enclosure of the vehicle, and distal ends arranged opposite each other along a longitudinal axis of the carrier; one or more series of ribs having: a cross-sectional pattern, and an orientation along the longitudinal axis, the transverse axis, or both.

Abstract: A front end for a vehicle has a cladding element which can be displaced between a cladding position, in which a front end region which is connected to the cladding element towards the rear in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle is covered towards the front in the longitudinal direction by the cladding element, and a stowed position, which exposes the front end region towards the front. The cladding element has, in the cladding position, a lower edge region in the vertical direction of the vehicle and a cladding region connected to the lower edge region upwards in the vertical direction. The cladding element can be displaced from the cladding position into the stowed position such that when the cladding region is pivoted forwards in the longitudinal direction and downwards in the vertical direction, the lower edge region can be retracted backwards in the longitudinal direction into a receiving chamber.

Abstract: This application provides a vehicle and a chassis thereof. The vehicle includes an upper vehicle body and a chassis. The chassis includes a lower vehicle body and a plurality of battery cells. The lower vehicle body includes a frame, and the frame has an accommodation cavity. The plurality of battery cells are disposed in the accommodation cavity and are connected to the frame. The frame of the chassis is detachably connected to the upper vehicle body. The battery cells are mounted in the accommodation cavity of the frame, so that the frame of the lower vehicle body can also serve as a battery box. This eliminates some redundant structures of a conventional battery, increases a range of the vehicle, and achieves effects of weight reduction and cost reduction.

Abstract: A rear structure of vehicle includes: a rear wheel cover; a rear side vehicle frame, provided on a lower side in a vehicle up and down direction of the rear wheel cover, a rear side inner panel, provided on an outer side in a vehicle-width-direction of the rear wheel cover; and an outrigger, extending from the rear side vehicle frame toward the outer side in the vehicle-width-direction and joining with a rear side lower end portion of the rear wheel cover. The outrigger is joined with the rear side inner panel in a vehicle front and rear direction.

Abstract: A splashguard device (1) for a wheeled vehicle has at least one wheel (30) resting on the ground. The device (1) has a splashguard (2) to the rear of the wheel (30) and a supporting structure (3) supporting the guard (2). The guard (2) has an upper edge (4), a lower edge (5) and two lateral edges (6). This guard (2) has a face (7) able to face towards the wheel that is to be protected and an opposite face (8). The guard (2) is mounted with the ability to move relative to the supporting structure (3) so that when the device (1) is coupled to the vehicle, the guard (2) can be moved between a raised position away from the ground and a lowered position.

Abstract: An underride guard for a motor vehicle for arrangement below a high-voltage battery of the motor vehicle. The underride guard is plate-shaped, has a first surface, at least one plastic layer and at least one electrical component arrangement which includes at least one associated electrical line. In particular, the at least one electrical line is arranged on a support and is embedded together with the support in the plastic layer or is arranged on the plastic layer.

Abstract: A truck bed corner reinforcement system is provided. The reinforcement bracket system is configured to attach to a corner of a cargo box of a truck to reinforce at least a portion of the cargo box. The reinforcement bracket system includes at least one reinforcement bracket assembly configured to attach to a portion of a sidewall and to a portion of a bulkhead. The reinforcement bracket has a first angled portion configured to be attached to the sidewall of the cargo box, a second angled portion extending transverse to the first angled portion and configured to be secured to the bulkhead of the cargo box, and a top angled portion extending transverse to the first angled portion and configured to be located on the sidewall.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle control system that may improve the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle. The vehicle control systems includes: a pair of left and right fairing devices, which are disposed in front of a pair of left and right wheels of the vehicle, and are each movable between a first storage position under the vehicle and a first deployment position protruding from the first storage position toward the lower part of the vehicle; a natural wind detection device disposed on the vehicle to detect the direction of the natural wind relative to the vehicle; and a control device disposed on the vehicle and controlling a pair of left and right fairing devices to move independently in response to the direction of the natural wind.

Abstract: A vehicle control system includes a diffuser device disposed on a rear bumper of a vehicle and configured to be movable between a first storage position stored in the rear bumper and a first unfolded position protruding from the rear bumper toward a rear of the vehicle, a spoiler device disposed on a roof plate of the vehicle and configured to be movable between a second storage position stored in the roof plate and a second unfolded position protruding from the roof plate toward the rear of the vehicle, a natural wind detection device disposed on the vehicle to detect a direction of natural wind relative to the vehicle, and a control device disposed on the vehicle and controlling the diffuser device and the spoiler device to move independently in response to the direction of the natural wind.

Abstract: A spoiler device is adapted to be installed on a rear edge of a vehicle body component arranged on a vehicle and includes a spoiler body having an upper surface portion and a bent portion bent downward from a rear end of the upper surface portion and a movable mechanism connected to the spoiler body to drive the spoiler body to move relative to the vehicle body component. The spoiler body is movable between a storing position where a front end of the upper surface portion is close to an upper surface of the vehicle body component and an extending position where the upper surface portion extends rearward relative to the vehicle body component via the movable mechanism. Taking an imaginary line extending along the upper surface as a reference, the front end in the extending position is located on or further downward than the imaginary line.

Abstract: An auxiliary dolly attachable to or integral with the rear of a primary trailer includes a first portion attachable to or integral with the primary trailer, a second portion comprising one or more axles with wheels, and a pivot point at which the first portion is coupled to and movable relative to the second portion, and further includes one or more cylinders configured to adjust the first and second portions relative to each other and apportion weight between the primary trailer and the auxiliary dolly. At least one or more booster axle groups and one or more trailer axle groups are configured to shift independently. This allows for efficient and cost-effective load balancing.

Abstract: An endless track assembly configured to mount to a rotating wheel drive of a vehicle. The endless track assembly has a rotatable drive sprocket for driving an endless track about a frame and idler wheels. Guide rollers mounted to the frame support and rotate with the drive sprocket and limit the movement of the drive sprocket relative to the frame.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle is provided. The hybrid vehicle may comprise a variable geometry chassis and a plurality of leg-wheel components coupled to the variable geometry chassis. The plurality of leg-wheel components may be collectively operable to provide wheeled locomotion and walking locomotion. The variable geometry chassis may comprise a plurality of components. The plurality of components may comprise a main component, a plurality of bridge components, and a plurality of end components. The main component may be coupled to an end component of the plurality of end components via a bridge component of the plurality of bridge components. The variable geometry chassis may be configurable into one or more of an arch configuration, a flat configuration, and a tub configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a walking robot comprising at least one moving module. Each moving module comprises a body, two legs, each leg connected to each opposite lateral side of the body, feet which is connected to the legs, and a joint provided on the body for connecting to another moving module in a detachable manner; a controller provided on each moving module for controlling a movement of the legs or the joint or both the legs and the joint; and a communication portion (3) provided on each moving module for communicating with the controller provided on another moving module. Each moving module can move in a lateral direction by a control of the controller and at least two moving modules can be connected together and move in a lateral/forward-backward direction by the control of the controller, which coordinates with the controller of another moving module through the communication portion.

Abstract: A recreational off-highway vehicle includes side-by-side passenger and driver seats held within a chassis. The seats sit low in the chassis and are covered by a roll cage. Grab handles are positioned on the sides of the passenger seat. Select large round tubing protects the vehicle, while rectangular tubing frames the portions of the vehicle beneath body panels. The vehicle is powered by an engine rearward of the seats that is connected to a transaxle. A radiator is positioned above the engine. A cover with an access panel is situated between the engine and the passenger seats. The vehicle is suited for rough terrain travel.

Abstract: An auxiliary wheel installation bracket, which is installed on the rear wheel of a bicycle, comprising a fixed installation part and an adjustable installation part detachably connected with the fixed installation part. The fixed installation part includes a first installation part corresponding to the rear lower fork rod of the rear wheel of the bicycle, a second installation part corresponding to the rear upper fork rod of the rear wheel of the bicycle, and a third installation part connected to the adjustable installation part. The adjustable installation part includes a fourth installation part clamped with the third installation part. The fourth installation part includes an auxiliary wheel connecting bracket extending toward the outside of the bicycle.

Abstract: A motorcycle case includes an inner case part which is fastenable to a motorcycle and an outer case part connected to the inner case part that is displaceable laterally relative to the inner case part. A driven gearwheel mechanism couples the inner case part and the outer case part where a width of the motorcycle case is adjustable by displacing the outer case part relative to the inner case part. The gearwheel mechanism includes at least a first gearwheel group and a second gearwheel group which each have a plurality of gears coupled to one another, rotating together and assigned to an axis of rotation, where respective teeth of adjacent gearwheel groups mesh. The first gearwheel group and the second gearwheel group each have at least one spur gear and at least one bevel gear and either the spur gears or the bevel gears of adjacent gearwheel groups mesh.

Abstract: An under cowl includes a right wall portion, a left wall portion, and a front wall portion. The front wall portion includes a first wind receiving plate and a second wind receiving plate. Each of the first and second wind receiving plates include a wind receiving surface that extends in front-rear and left-right directions, that is inclined such that a front edge portion is lower than a rear edge portion, and that receives a traveling wind that flows from an upper front side to a lower rear side of the front wall portion. The second wind receiving plate is disposed such that a front end portion thereof is on an upper side and a rear side with respect to a front end portion of the first wind receiving plate. A gap is provided between the first wind receiving plate and the second wind receiving plate.

Abstract: A hub assembly is provided for a human powered vehicle. The hub assembly basically includes a hub axle, a hub body, a sprocket support body and an electrical power storage device. The hub body is rotatably disposed around a center axis of the hub axle. The sprocket support body is configured to support a plurality of sprockets. The sprocket support body is configured to rotate around the center axis to transmit a driving force to the hub body while rotating in a driving rotational direction around the center axis. The electrical power storage device is disposed radially outward of an outer surface of the hub axle. The electrical power storage device is disposed axially inward of the sprocket attachment structure. The electrical power storage device is disposed axially inward of the first axial end of the hub axle and the second axial end of the hub axle.

Abstract: A distributor unit (2) for an electric bicycle (4) is shown, where the distributor unit (2) is designed to be arranged in an upper tube (6) of the bicycle (4). The distributor unit (2) includes a control unit (10) and a power-transmitting interface (12). The distributor unit (2) can be power-connected to a battery (14) of the bicycle (4) by way of the power-transmitting interface (12), and the distributor unit (2) can be power-connected to a consumer (16) by way of the power-transmitting interface (12). The control unit (10) is designed to control the supply of electrical energy to the consumer (16) from the battery (14) via the distributor unit (2) in accordance with a control signal. In addition, a bicycle (4) with such a distributor unit (2) is shown.

Abstract: An electrical device of a rotational device for a human-powered vehicle comprises an electronic controller. The electronic controller is configured to operate with first power consumption in a first state and configured to operate with second power consumption lower than the first power consumption in a second state. The electronic controller is configured to change a state of the electrical device from the first state to the second state in a case where a first sleep condition is met for a first sleep determination time in the first state. The electronic controller is configured to change the state of the electrical device from the first state to the second state in a case where a second sleep condition is met for a second sleep determination time in the first state. The second sleep determination time is shorter than the first sleep determination time.

Abstract: An electrical device of a rotational device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a force sensor and an electronic controller. The force sensor is configured to sense a force applied to the rotational device. The electronic controller is configured to adjust an output value of the force sensor at an adjustment timing in a case where vehicle information relating to the human-powered vehicle meets a determination condition. The electronic controller is configured not to adjust the output value at the adjustment timing in a case where the vehicle information does not meet the determination condition.

Abstract: A method for detecting a change of direction of a single-track vehicle and transmitting information to another vehicle. In the method, the steering torque in the single-track vehicle is ascertained and a change of direction is detected if the steering torque and/or the change in the steering torque exceeds an assigned limit value, whereupon, if a change of direction is detected, a warning signal is transmitted to another vehicle the travel lane of which is intersected by the travel trajectory of the single-track vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are exemplary devices that provide balance assistance and fireproofing to electric scooters. The devices described herein can be clipped onto existing scooters, providing balance improvements via one or more training wheels and providing fireproofing improvements via one or more units containing fire-suppressant materials. A device may be attached to the center of a scooter's standing platform to improve the stability of the scooter and to provide fireproofing to the batteries. The device can include two training wheels, each positioned to an opposite side of the standing platform, to provide the vehicle with stability. The training wheels may be connected to an axle that is mounted to a fireproofing unit. The fireproofing unit, which contains fire-suppressant materials, can clamp to the standing platform, which contains at least a portion of the batteries. Users can adjust, reposition, and/or remove portions of the balance assistance and fireproofing device.

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

Abstract: A braking system includes a vehicle having a front brake and a rear brake. The system includes a moveable structure connected to a rear brake. The rear brake may be a hydraulic brake. When the rear brake is actuated, the moveable structure moves. The movement of the structure pressurizes hydraulic fluid in a tube which actuates a front hydraulic brake.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a disk braking system for a bicycle having a rear disk coupled to a rear wheel. A rear brake caliper is coupled to a rear brake lever and the rear brake caliper is also coupled to a hydraulic actuator which has a piston that slides within a cylinder filled with hydraulic fluid and hydraulic tubing coupled to the cylinder and a front brake. When the rear wheel and rear disk are rotating, the rear brake caliper can be actuated which causes compresses rear brake caliper against the rear disk to slow the rotation of the rear wheel. The movement of the rear brake caliper can actuate the hydraulic actuator which causes hydraulic fluid to flow through the hydraulic tubing to actuate a front brake.

Abstract: A method for generating a plurality of different command signals for each of a plurality of electric devices of a bicycle electronic system, each operable in a plurality of operating actions. The method includes: i) receiving a user input electric signal, obtained from actuation of a single switch of a user interface comprising a plurality of switches, and ii) generating a command signal for a single electric device based on a) a comparison among an operating time and a first predetermined time threshold and a second predetermined time threshold, and on b) the single switch actuated among the plurality of switches. The operating time is associated with the duration of actuation of the switch.

Abstract: Various motorized mid-drive units are disclosed. The motorized mid-drive unit can be configured to drive a vehicle, such as a bicycle, having one or more cranks and a driven wheel. The motorized mid-drive unit can include an electric motor, a reducer, a gearbox (which can include one or more gears), a first one-way bearing, and a second one-way bearing. The first one-way bearing can enable power from the electric motor to be delivered to the driven wheel. The second one-way bearing can enable power from the one or more cranks to be delivered to the driven wheel. The reducer can reduce a rotational speed output from the electric motor which may be delivered to the driven wheel. The motorized mid-drive unit can propel the vehicle with the one or more cranks, with the electric motor, and/or simultaneously with the one or more cranks and the electric motor.

Abstract: a boat bar anchor that is used to anchor on to a rocky seabed. The boat anchor comprises of a linear bar that has at least four y-wings that run along the length of the linear bar. A first end of the linear bar has a first anchor shackle receiver, and a second end of the linear bar has a second anchor shackle receiver, each shackle receiver receives an anchor shackle, the anchor shackles are configured to receive an anchor chain that is secured to a boat.

Abstract: Examples of systems and methods for matching a base mesh to a target mesh for a virtual avatar or object are disclosed. The systems and methods may be configured to automatically match a base mesh of an animation rig to a target mesh, which may represent a particular pose of the virtual avatar or object. Base meshes may be obtained by manipulating an avatar or object into a particular pose, while target meshes may be obtain by scanning, photographing, or otherwise obtaining information about a person or object in the particular pose. The systems and methods may automatically match a base mesh to a target mesh using rigid transformations in regions of higher error and non-rigid deformations in regions of lower error.

Abstract: Foundation systems and methods using in-situ shaped pile-anchors that are particularly adapted for use in aquatic environments. The shaped pile-anchor of the invented foundation includes a concrete filled tubular metal casing, the bottom end of which is positioned at a predetermined depth in the ground (e.g., aquatic-floor soil) and the top end of which protrudes above the water or soil surface. Concrete fills the inside the metal casing, substantially all the way to the top end of the casing, forming an upper portion of a concrete column. The lower portion of the concrete column extends down below the bottom end of the metal casing and further into the ground. The lower portion is shaped to have a cross-section greater than the cross-section of the upper portion, which equals to the inner diameter of the tubular metal casing. A platform is coupled to one of more of the shaped pile-anchors to support a structure above.

Abstract: A method and device for finding the center of balance with respect to the longitudinal axis of a marine vessel or other large vessel that includes a carriage pivotably attached to a subframe via one or more pivot pins inserted into pillow block bearings. Boat bunks are attached to horizontal rails of the carriage such that they can slide independently along those rails. The carriage can feature a number of stoppers that are positioned to engage with a portion of the subframe when the carriage tips far enough to the right or left side. These stoppers can activate scales located on the subframe to assist the user in centering or balancing the mass of the vessel and any equipment located therein.

Abstract: An invention providing a racing instrument for a sailboat having a smartphone, an app executing on the smartphone for displaying at least speed over ground of the sailboat as sensed by the smartphone, a bracket for receiving at least an edge of the smartphone for mounting the smartphone to the sailboat, and an array of lamps formed in the bracket for visually indicating time to a race start. In another aspect, the invention includes a race starting device for a sailboat having an array of lamps, a mounting fixture for removably attaching the array of lamps to the sailboat, a battery for powering the array of lamps, a receiver for receiving a signal indicative of a race instruction, a processor for interpreting the race instruction signal, and a driver circuit for separately powering each of the lamps in the array of lamps to visually represent the race instruction to the sailors.

Abstract: A pneumatic fender includes: a ring-shaped metal fitting housing that is mounted on at least one end of a pneumatic fender and forms a penetrating part penetrating the inside and outside of the pneumatic fender; a plate-shaped flange that is mounted on the penetrating part to block the inside and outside of the pneumatic fender; a wireless transmitter that is mounted on the front surface of the flange defining a surface formed in the external direction of the pneumatic fender; a cover that is mounted on the front surface of the flange; a shaft that has a predetermined length and is mounted on the rear surface of the flange; a position sensor that is mounted on the internal direction end of the shaft and generates position information of the pneumatic fender; and a reflective member that is connected to the shaft between the flange and the position sensor.

Abstract: A port monitoring system including: a port environment detection unit in which it is important to monitor the accurate position and posture of ships, especially large ships, in a port (or harbor), and which monitors the position and status of fenders in the port, and measures the environmental conditions of the port and thus generates port environment information to integrally manage ships and fenders in order to efficiently manage the port; a ship monitoring unit which is included in a ship and generates ship information of the ship; a fender monitoring unit which is included in a fender and generates fender information of the fender; a network; and a port management unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a suit with an integrated air supply. The suit includes a body comprising a first body portion and a second body portion, an air supply coupleable to the body, a coupling mechanism coupled to the body and arranged for releasably receiving the air supply. The coupling mechanism is disposed on the first body portion and the second body portion of the suit.

Abstract: A mass shifting apparatus and system for inducing a vertical dive in submersible conveyances. Furthermore, an apparatus for inducing a submersible conveyance into a vertical dive, comprising a track, having a proximal end and distal end, defining a slide path wherein the track is fixed to an external surface of a submersible conveyance in alignment with a dive vector; a shifting weight operably engaged with the slide path to traverse between the proximal end and the distal end, wherein the shifting weight provides a balancing moment to the submersible conveyance when adjacent to the proximal end, and wherein driving the shifting weight towards the distal end provides dive moment to the submersible conveyance; and a means for driving the shifting weight along the slide path. In one embodiment, a modular apparatus for inducing a modular submersible conveyance into a vertical dive.

Abstract: A propulsion control system for a marine vessel includes a physical control system and a virtual control system that implements an HMI (human machine interface) that is configured to replicate the manipulations and provide feedback that correlates to manipulations of the physical control system. The virtual control system can dynamically allocate control through the touch screen by giving control to the touch screen by placing it in a control-enabled mode or removing control from the touch screen by placing it in a control-disabled mode. When the virtual control system removes control from the touch screen and places it in the control-disabled mode, the virtual control system may further command the propulsion system to enter a stand-by state in which a transmission is shifted into a neutral range and a prime mover speed is reduced to an idle speed.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to apparatuses and systems for and methods of sensing steering input position.

Abstract: An aircraft section for aircraft. The aircraft section comprises at least one flight component, such as a wing assembly and a tail assembly, and a first fuselage component. The flight component is mounted on the first fuselage component. The first fuselage component has a first coupling point designed for releasable connection to a second coupling point on a second fuselage component, in order to form an integrated fuselage of an aircraft when in a coupled state. The first coupling point provides a mechanical coupling with a second coupling point, forms a system infrastructure interface, and provides a data transmission device for integrity checking when the aircraft section is coupled to another aircraft section. The first coupling point likewise provides positioning sensors for guided docking of the aircraft section with another aircraft section in a target position.

Abstract: A bearing system for a control surface of a high speed flight vehicle includes a bearing configured to support the control surface, and a pressurized lubricant chamber containing a lubricant for the bearing. The lubricant contained in the lubricant chamber is in a first phase. The lubricant chamber is subject to heating by a heated aerothermal environment (an environment external to the high speed flight vehicle). The lubricant in the first phase, therefore, is configured to transition from the first phase to a second phase when the lubricant chamber is heated by the heated aerothermal environment. The lubricant in the second phase is configured to flow from the lubricant chamber to the bearing to lubricate and cool the bearing via a flow-based cooling effect.

Abstract: In one aspect, this application describes a blade retention system—for a variable pitch aircraft proprotor system—comprising a double conical blade root encapsulated by a split sleeve. Some embodiments described additionally include fail-operational features. The preload of the blade pitch bearings pushes the metallic split sleeve into the bond line with the blade root.

Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring an axial position of a phonic wheel or other rotating component are provided. The system includes a phonic wheel rotatable about a rotation axis and translatable along the rotation axis, a first sensor, a second sensor and a computer. The phonic wheel includes an inclined tooth having an axially non-uniform radial height and a reference tooth having an axially uniform radial height. The first sensor generates a positioning signal indicative of a gap between the inclined tooth and the first sensor. The second sensor generates a reference signal indicative of a gap between the reference tooth and the reference sensor. The first and second sensors have different orientations. The computer generates an output indicative of the axial position of the phonic wheel based on the positioning signal and the reference signal.

Abstract: A system for controlling weight distribution of a remotely piloted aircraft is described. The system comprises a payload weighing platform, a control unit, and a counterweight gantry system. The payload weighing platform is configured to be positioned within the aircraft and receive the payload. The control unit is configured to: receive payload sensor data from the payload weighing platform; determine payload weight and payload center of mass; determine a target position for each of at least one counterweight, the target position determined to control a center of gravity of the aircraft by controlling the weight distribution of the aircraft; and provide a counterweight position signal to the counterweight gantry system. The counterweight gantry system is attached to the aircraft and is configured to move each of the at least one counterweight to corresponding target position in response to receiving the counterweight position signal.

Abstract: Within examples, a system is described that includes a control lever for controlling operation of a device, a first actuator coupled to the control lever via a rod, and a resettable frangible link coupling a second actuator to the control lever via the rod. The resettable frangible link enables separation of coupling of the second actuator from the control lever based on an applied force to the rod by the first actuator.

Abstract: When grounded, aircraft may taxi using thrust from the main aircraft engines, which can waste fuel and is often inefficient. This disclosure outlines an electric aircraft taxi system, or eTaxi system, that can operate without continuous power from the aircraft engines, allowing the engines to be turned off during taxi to save fuel. An electric auxiliary power unit, or eAPU, is equipped on the aircraft and powers electric motor-generators that can both drive landing gear wheels and regenerate power from the wheels during regenerative braking. When the eTaxi system is on, a drive controller and a taxi controller gather inputs from the aircraft controls and converts them into commands sent to the electric motor-generators, brakes, and steering devices.

Abstract: A vertical take-off and landing flying car includes: power systems for both ground-traveling and flying in which, at upper portions of intermediate portions of central lines of wheel shafts of front wheels and rear wheels of a four-wheel electric car, motors are installed to be adjacent, parallel, and symmetrical to each other at left and right sides with respect to a central line of a chassis.

Abstract: The invention is a flying object equipped with a loading part holding a delivery payload, and the loading part or the delivery payload is attached to an airframe so that the loading part or the delivery payload is tilted backward in the forward and backward direction in a landing state or hovering state. The loading part or delivery payload is attached to the airframe so that the loading part or delivery payload is substantially horizontal during cruising.