Abstract: A horse riding simulation system for providing a user with a riding experience that resembles riding a horse features a chassis with a rear axle having a first rear wheel and a second rear wheel. The system features a motor centrally located in the chassis operatively connected to a rear axle central drive attachment. The system features a pivoting front steering apparatus with a free rolling front wheel. The system features a front body section having a resemblance to a horse head, chest, shoulders and front legs located over and attached to the front steering apparatus. The system features a rear body section having a resemblance to a horse mid body section, barrel, hips, and rear legs located over and pivotally attached to a chassis top. A seat is located on a rear body top. The system features an operating lever operatively connected to the motor.

Abstract: A method for the fail-safe operation of a hybrid vehicle having an internal combustion engine, an electric motor, and additional vehicle assemblies. A substitute measure that then still allows the vehicle to be operated under emergency running conditions is initiated if a vehicle assembly fails. A performance quantity that is characteristic of the driving-dynamics situation in which the vehicle finds itself is recorded prior to initiating the substitute measure, and is compared to at least one limit value. The substitute measure is initiated if the limit value is exceeded or not attained. A device which includes a device for implementing such a method is also provided.

Abstract: A riding toy includes a body with a spring assembly supporting the body on a base so that the body may be moved in first and second motions with respect to the base. The riding toy also includes a microcontroller and first and second motion sensors responsive to the first and second motions, respectively. The first and second motion sensors are positioned on the body and in electronic communication with the microcontroller. A sound synthesizing circuit is in electronic communication with the microcontroller and a speaker. The microcontroller is programmed to provide a first sound effect when the first motion sensor detects the first motion and a second sound effect when the second sensor detects the second motion. The first sound effect is varied based on a speed of the first motion and preempts the second sound effect if both the first and second motions are taking place simultaneously. The riding toy also includes a light sensor in electronic communication with the microprocessor.

Abstract: System for detecting stability/instability of behavior of a motor vehicle upon occurrence of tire slip or lock. State of the motor vehicle is determined on the basis of an alignment torque (Ta) applied from a road and a side slip angle (?). By taking advantage of such torque/slip-angle characteristic that although the alignment torque is proportional to a side slip angle when the latter is small, the alignment torque becomes smaller as the side slip angle increases, a normal value is determined from a straight line slope and the side slip angle in a region where the latter is small. Unstable behavior of the motor vehicle is determined when deviation of actual measured value from the normal value increases. Further, unstable state is determined when the slope of the alignment torque for the slip angle departs significantly from that of approximate straight line slope.

Abstract: A method for determining a control standard of an active steering device (10) of a vehicle (1) controllable by a control device (11). A driving dynamic of the vehicle (1) is influenced according to the control standard. The control standard is determined according to a nominal yawing rate calculated at least with reference to different actual operating parameters of the vehicle and one dynamic vehicle state determined according to the nominal yawing rate and actual operating state parameters. The control standard is superimposed on a steering transit angle preset by a driver so that an existing actual yawing rate is changed in direction of the nominal yawing rate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a children's car that moves forward with a simple and easy operation with particular care taken of the safety of the child riding the car. A steering wheel (7) is provided at the front of the car which can be swiveled left and right. By the operation of the steering wheel (7), a pair of drive wheels (2) rotate. A steering block (5) which can be steered horizontally either to the left or to the right with a steering wheel (7) and a steering column (6) are provided at the front of the car body (1) provided with a seat (1a) and a footrest (1b). Two drive wheels (2) each having a ratchet wheel (G) are provided on both sides of said steering block (5) by a shaft (4). Engaged with each of said ratchet wheels (G) is a pawl (P) linked to said steering block (5) preventing inverse rotation of the drive wheels (2).

Abstract: A children's ride-on vehicle that simulates a horse-drawn carriage. The invention includes a carriage section adapted to support a rider, and a horse section coupled to the carriage. One or more wheels are coupled to the carriage and/or horse sections. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes a rein assembly configured to allow a child to steer at least one of the wheels. In another embodiment, at least one of the wheels is configured to impart a vertically reciprocating motion to the vehicle when the vehicle is moving. In another embodiment, the vehicle includes a sound generation system to simulate noises produced by a horse.

Abstract: A ride-on toy resembling a vehicle, that has a dashboard and a seat compartment which contain a plurality of buttons. Each seat compartment button has a base which is removably seated within a complementary shaped opening in the seat compartment. A speech synthesizer chip responds to activation of the dashboard and seat compartment buttons by actuating a speaker to play sounds and causing an LED to flash synchronously with the sounds. The rear portion of the toy may contain a seat back which is removably attached thereto and which is sufficiently high to allow young children to use it as a support to stand and push the ride-on toy.

Abstract: A method of determining a vehicle steering wheel angle by receiving at least one steering sensor output from at least one steering sensor. The method then receives a vehicle speed signal. A centered steering angle is determined based on the received vehicle speed signal and the steering sensor output.

Abstract: A children's ride-on vehicle that simulates a horse-drawn carriage. The invention includes a carriage section adapted to support a rider, and a horse section coupled to the carriage. One or more wheels are coupled to the carriage and/or horse sections. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes a rein assembly configured to allow a child to steer at least one of the wheels. In another embodiment, at least one of the wheels is configured to impart a vertically reciprocating motion to the vehicle when the vehicle is moving. In another embodiment, the vehicle includes a sound generation system to simulate noises produced by a horse.

Abstract: A children's ride-on vehicle and associated rotation translation assembly are provided. The children's ride-on vehicle includes a body, a plurality of wheels rotatably mounted to the body, and at least one steerable wheel. The vehicle also includes a steering mechanism including a steering column and an associated steering handle. The steering handle is configured to be actuated by a rider sitting on a seat of the vehicle to thereby cause the steerable wheel to turn. The vehicle further includes a direction responsive member extending from the outer surface of the body, the direction responsive member being coupled to the steering mechanism through a linkage assembly and configured to rotate in response to movement of the steering handle.