Abstract: A system for protecting the body and frame of a vehicle from flying debris, particularly during a tire blowout includes a mounting apparatus configured to secure a protective shield, which may be a protective plate and/or fender, to an axle of a vehicle. In embodiments, the protective plate may be mounted to the axel via a mounting apparatus, and the fender may further be mounted to the mounting apparatus and/or protective plate. In some embodiments, the protective plate may be mounted directly to the axel, and the fender may further be mounted to the protective plate, whereby the plate may serve as the mounting apparatus.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle body having an underbody, the vehicle body defining an inner fender, the inner fender forming an opening in the underbody of the vehicle body. A wheel assembly has a rim and a tire, and the wheel assembly is positioned within the inner fender. A suspension knuckle is disposed within the inner fender to permit motion of the wheel assembly relative to the vehicle body. A brake shield is mounted on the suspension knuckle and an inner fender undercover panel is secured on one of the brake shield and the suspension knuckle and disposed inboard of the wheel assembly. The inner fender undercover panel is configured to move up and down with vertical movement of the suspension knuckle and to move with turning movement of the wheel assembly.

Abstract: A protective frame position control system includes a wheel protective frame for a working vehicle. The wheel protective frame is mounted on a wheel via at least one bearing aligned with a center of rotation of the wheel, and a position guide 55 is associable with an upper cast of a suspension via a pin 56 to prevent rotation of the wheel protective frame and also maintain a position of the wheel protective frame at any height of the suspension of the working vehicle. The position guide comprises includes a geometry oriented vertically and compatible with a path travelled by a first end of a damping element, which is associated with the center of rotation of the wheel.

Abstract: A wheel casing for a vehicle having a wheel assembly including a wheel and a tire. The wheel casing includes a body portion positionable adjacent an inboard surface of the tire, and a brake cooling duct defining an air inlet opening and an air outlet opening. The air outlet opening is in fluid communication with a brake system component and the air inlet opening is positionable inboard of the body portion when the body portion is positioned adjacent the inboard surface of the tire, thereby providing cooling air flow through the brake cooling duct to the brake system component when the vehicle is in forward motion. The wheel casing further includes a suspension arm undercover extending inboard of the body portion and configured to protect predetermined components of the vehicle.

Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a body, a wheel hub unit, an upright, which is fixed to the wheel hub unit, a fender, which is arranged to cover the wheel hub unit, and a suspension, which couples the upright to the body in a movable manner along at least one axis, which is transversal to a driving direction of the motor vehicle; wherein the suspension comprises at least one movable element, which is movable along said axis, and wherein the fender is carried by said element in a movable manner relative to the body.

Abstract: A wheel casing including a body portion configured to be positioned along an inboard sidewall of a tire having an axis of rotation and at least a front strake positionable over tread of the tire. The front strake having a first edge adjacent the body portion and extending outwardly to a second edge of the front strake that terminates at or inboard of an outboard side of the tire, the front strake defining a lower edge and an upper edge, the lower edge and the upper edge both configured to be positioned forward of the axis of rotation, and tread of the tire positioned rearward of the upper edge is uncovered by the wheel casing.

Abstract: A fender for a vehicle includes a first set of an inner member and an outer member at a first position, and a second set of the inner member and the outer member at a second position that is longitudinally offset from the first position. The fender also includes a fabric disposed between the inner member and the outer member of the first set at a first end and the inner member and the outer member of the second set at a second end. The fabric extends longitudinally between the first set and the second set.

Abstract: A guard plate for a disk brake of a vehicle includes a base element having at least one fastening section for arranging the base element in relation to a brake disk of the disk brake and at least one extension element. The at least one extension element may be movable relative to the base element and is configured to be moved and fixed between an initial position and at least one extension position.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a vehicle body lower structure capable of preventing a backflow component from flowing outside the vehicle from a rear wheel housing at the shortest distance. The vehicle body lower structure of a vehicle comprising a rear wheel housing 12, and a mud guard 71 integrally attached to an inner surface of a rear portion of the rear wheel housing 12, wherein the mud guard 71 has a plate-shaped shielding portion 71b extending from a vehicle width directional inner side of a rear edge of the rear wheel housing 12 toward a front side of the vehicle, and wherein the shielding portion 71b has an up-down directional length extending from a bottom portion of the mud guard 71 to a position above at least a tail pipe 33 whose outlet portion 33a is oriented toward a rear surface of a vehicle body adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A fender flare has a mounting plate portion, a fender portion, and a plurality of strut plates. The mounting plate portion is configured to be mounted to a wheel well of a vehicle body. The plurality of strut plates support the fender portion relative to the mounting plate portion. A step assembly and modular bumper assemblies are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fender mounting system for mounting a fender disposed partially around the circumference of a wheel can include a first bracket, a second bracket, and a third bracket. The first bracket can be attached to a leading radial edge of the fender and depends toward an axis line associated with the wheel. The second bracket can be attached to the radial mid-section of the fender and depends toward the axis line. The third bracket can be attached to a radial trailing edge and depends radial toward the axis line. In an embodiment, the first and third brackets can resist lateral forces along the axis line and the second bracket allows deflection due to lateral forces along the axis line.

Abstract: A wheel sweeper system is a brush mounted to a bracket that clamps to the frame of a wheeled device such as a wheel chair to continually sweep dirt and mud off of the wheel ground contact surfaces as the wheel rotates to greatly reduce tracking the debris onto building floors.

Abstract: A support for a wing, comprising: a first attachment body (2), predisposed to be constrained to a support (91) of a wheel (90) in such a manner as to be solidly constrained to the wheel with respect to the rotation about a steering axis (ST); a second attachment body (31, 32), predisposed to be connected to a wing (100), and rotatably connected to the first attachment body (2) about a main rotation axis (X), parallel to the steering axis (ST), by means of a rotation pin (4); said first attachment body (2) being rotatable with respect to the second attachment body (31, 32) between an initial position and a final position that are spaced one from the other by a given angular pitch with respect to the main rotation axis (X); a guide element (6) that is solidly constrained to the first attachment body (2) and to the second attachment body (31, 32) with respect to the translation parallel to the main rotation axis (X), and it is slidable with respect to the first attachment body and/or to the second attachment bod

Abstract: A utility vehicle such as an agricultural tractor comprises a steerable wheel secured to a wheel carrier which is mounted to a vehicle frame. The wheel is steerable through a range of steering angles about a substantially vertical steering axis A fender is mounted above the wheel on a support arm. The support arm is fixed relative to the wheel carrier so as to pivot with the wheel during steering through the whole of said range. The fender is pivotally mounted to the support arm at a pivoting mount located above the wheel. The fender is forced to pivot with respect to the wheel and support arm when the fender engages the vehicle frame.

Abstract: A protective device for use on an axle of a flatbed of a truck to protect air hoses and mechanical mechanisms of a braking system from accidental damage caused when trucks collide with objects on the roadway. The protective device includes a grated shield that integrally couples to the axle of the flatbed through a specially designed coupling mechanism. The coupling mechanism includes a coupling bracket, having a pair of legs and a rod, and a clamping bracket for accepting the axle therein and providing stability, shock absorbency, and durability to the shield for withstanding accidental damage.

Abstract: A protective device for use on an axle of a flatbed of a truck to protect air hoses and mechanical mechanisms of a braking system from accidental damage caused when trucks collide with objects on the roadway. The protective device includes a grated shield that integrally couples to the axle of the flatbed through a specially designed coupling mechanism. The coupling mechanism includes a coupling bracket, having a pair of legs and a rod, and a clamping bracket for accepting the axle therein and providing stability, shock absorbency, and durability to the shield for withstanding accidental damage.

Abstract: A utility vehicle such as an agricultural tractor comprises a steerable wheel secured to a wheel carrier which is mounted to a vehicle frame. The wheel is steerable through a range of steering angles about a substantially vertical steering axis A fender is mounted above the wheel on a support arm. The support arm is fixed relative to the wheel carrier so as to pivot with the wheel during steering through the whole of said range. The fender is pivotally mounted to the support arm at a pivoting mount located above the wheel. The fender is forced to pivot with respect to the wheel and support arm when the fender engages the vehicle frame.

Abstract: A fender mounting assembly is provided for a vehicle steerable wheel. The fender mounting assembly includes a base mounted on the axle and a support pivotally coupled to the base about a pivot axis which is aligned with the kingpin axis. A bumper arm projects from the support. A stop support with a curved arm is fixable at different positions on the axle, and a stop member is fixable at different positions on the arm. The stop member is engagable with the bumper arm to limit pivoting of the fender. The base has a cylindrical pivot pin which is aligned with the kingpin axis. The support has a bearing housing which receives an annular bearing, and the annular bearing receives the pivot pin. A torsion spring is coupled between the base and the support. The fender mounting assembly allows the fender to rotate relative to the wheel. The fender pivot axis is coincident with the kingpin axis and includes stops which can be set in a range of positions to prevent unwanted fender rotation.

Abstract: A fender mounting system that is particularly applicable to bicycles and that includes one or more adjustable strap assemblies that connect the fender to the bicycle. The strap assemblies include a first portion that is individually securable to the fender and a second portion that is individually securable to the underlying bicycle. A clamp assembly cooperates with the respective portions of the strap assembly so that the portions of the strap assembly bypass one another when the clamp assembly is loose to allow positioning of the fender relative to the wheel while the fender assembly is attached, albeit loosely, to the bicycle. Tightening of the clamp assembly fixes the position of the fender relative to an adjacent wheel.

Abstract: A wheel driving apparatus for a moving apparatus is provided. The wheel driving apparatus includes a wheel, a driving motor to generate a driving power to rotate the wheel, a gear box to transmit the rotational force of the driving motor to the wheel, and a guide shaft movable vertically with respect to the base member, wherein the wheel, the driving motor, the gear box, and the guide shaft are connected integrally with each other to move vertically with respect to the base member in unison.

Abstract: Amphibious vehicle (10) has land propulsion means and marine propulsion means. At least two axles with wheels (12) are spaced apart along the length of the vehicle. At least one intermediate axle with retractable wheel(s) (14) is positioned between the other axles. This additional axle may improve manoeuvrability over rough ground. Wheel(s) (14) may be retracted on water and/or on land. Wheels (12) may also be retractable. One or more axles may be driven, full time or selectively. The vehicle may plane on water, and may have a vee type hull (11). Marine propulsion may be by means of a jet drive. Wheel(s) (14) may retract vertically or through arcs around a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. Skid steer may be used. Mudguards, a vehicle roof, and retraction guides for the wheels (slides 16) may be fitted. Pairs of slides may provide roof supports. A forward control driving position may be provided.

Abstract: Drive wheel (6) is designed to pivot around a first axis (X-X?), which in particular is horizontal, for the purpose of advance of the vehicle, and around a second axis (Y-Y?), which in particular is vertical, for the purpose of steering of the vehicle, while fairing (8) extends laterally to the vicinity of wheel (6) when the vehicle is in operation, so that it at least partly covers an outer side of said wheel. Fairing (8) is not linked in rotation to wheel (6) around the first axis, with the result that it is not constrained to rotate around said axis during the advance of the vehicle, whereas said fairing is linked in rotation to said wheel around the second axis, so that it follows the steering movements of said wheel.

Abstract: A vehicle power transfer system and method, and vehicle using the same. The vehicle power transfer system including a differential unit coupled to a half axle, and an electric motor for supplying torque to propel a vehicle. The electric motor is collinear with the differential unit and the half axle.

Abstract: A touring motorcycle modification kit comprising: an internal frame, an external frame, and a fender; wherein the fender is situated between the internal and external frames; wherein the internal frame is situated inside of the fender; wherein the internal frame comprises two portions, and wherein the two portions are bolted together; wherein the external frame is mounted on the fender at three frame mounting points; wherein two of the three frame mounting points are located on the exterior of the fender; wherein none of the three frame mounting points is located inside of the fender; wherein the external frame does not bolt to the frame mounting points but is releasably attached to the three frame mounting points; and wherein no tools are required to install or remove the external frame. The present invention can be used with a factory seat, exhaust system, wiring harness, saddle bags and tour pack.

Abstract: A saddle ride type all-terrain vehicle includes left and right front wheels supported independently of each other on a vehicle body such that driving power is transmitted to said front wheels by way of a pair of left and right drive shafts extending from a driving source side. The vehicle also includes universal couplings provided at opposite end portions of each of the drive shafts, covered by rubber boots. The vehicle further includes a protector for covering the rubber boots.

Abstract: A movable fender for a vehicle. The fender body is movable between at least first and second positions relative to the vehicle, and is removable so as to be readily installed, removed, and replaced. The fender body may be engaged with the vehicle via a mounting assembly. The fender body may be disposed at the first and second positions with either of a unique first and second mounting assemblies, with either of a first and a second mounting assembly having some common components, with a fully common mounting assembly, or with both first and second mounting assemblies simultaneously arranged on the fender bodies. The mounting assembly may include a bracket disposed between the vehicle and the fender body, and may include connectors for connecting the fender body in place. The mounting assembly may engage a first mounting location on the vehicle to dispose the fender body at the first position, and a second mounting location on the vehicle to dispose the fender body at the second position.

Abstract: A fender skirt for use with a fender of a vehicle, such as a tractor, is provided. The fender skirt is disposed between the tire and the frame of the vehicle to effectively deflect debris away from the frame and engine compartment of the vehicle. The fender skirt preferably includes two rigid members spaced apart adjacent the inner side of the fender frame between the tire and the frame of the vehicle. A flexible skirt extends between the rigid members to form a canopy adjacent at least a portion of the tire.

Abstract: An all terrain vehicle, also known as an ATV, has a seat designed to comfortably accommodate a rider over a wide variety of rugged terrain. The seat is profiled so that the rider may easily shift body weight and lean with the vehicle while traversing steep and uneven terrain. The seat has a dip and taper positioned beneath a riders' knee and lower thigh to provide the profile. The ATV is also provided with front fenders and mud flaps to protect the rider from debris. The fenders rotate with the wheel to provide the rider with maximum wheel visibility and access. The fenders can also be releasable, thereby rotating around the axis of rotation of the front wheels to break free from obstacles and provide easy access to the wheels beneath the fender. The ATV provides exceptional rider comfort and control.

Abstract: A tractor has a mudguard overlying a steerable wheel of the tractor. The mudguard is mounted for rotation with the wheel about a generally vertical axis and for pivotal movement relative to the wheel about a generally horizontal axis parallel to the rotational axis of the wheel. A cam causes the mudguard to pivot about the horizontal axis at least when the wheel is approaching one of its maximum steering lock positions.

Abstract: A wheel carrier for an independent wheel suspension of a motor vehicle tilts particularly during cornering. The tilt is transmitted to the wheel carrier by suspension links in the sense of a tilting tendency in the same direction. An additional function is obtained for the wheel carrier by lengthening the wheel carrier in the upward direction beyond the linking point of the uppermost suspension link and providing the wheel carrier with fastening points for a fender sectionally surrounding an assigned wheel.

Abstract: In the operation of machines of the type that are typically designed to traverse terrain having deposits of debris, it is a common problem to have the debris become attached to the wheels of the machine and rotate therewith. In many instances this causes material to become entrained around the axles of the machine requiring continual maintenance and occasionally causing damage to the axle components. The present invention provides a guard member that is positioned about the axle assemblies to reduced the chance of material falling from the wheels onto the axle assemblies. The guard member defines a plurality of angled plates that are positioned in closely adjacent, parallel proximity to a plurality of wear strips that are positioned equidistantly about the wheel. The angled plates are positioned at angles that are offset from the each other and the wear strips and react in a scissoring manner with respect to one another to shear any material that may become lodged therebetween.

Abstract: A mud flap support for a tractor allows the wheels to be steered while maintaining the attitude of the mud flap constant. The support has three elements with a preloaded spring between the axle and one of the elements of the support.

Abstract: A wheel skid having an arcuate base for facilitating mobility of a vehicle on terrain where wheels ordinarily sink into the terrain, and/or otherwise become directed in a direction other than the desired direction of travel of such vehicles, and where wheeled transportation is otherwise difficult or impossible, and hazardous. The wheel skid has an arcuate base having a slot, a wheel assembly having a wheel, the slot having the wheel of the wheel assembly protruding therethrough, and a fastener fastening the wheel assembly thereto the wheel skid. The wheel skid may be supplied as a complete unit and/or as an accessory skid for retrofit installations.

Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed having a hub assembly for a steerable wheel mounted for pivoting movement relative to an axle about a first axis. A mudguard is mounted for pivotal movement relative to the axle (or the hub assembly) about a second axis offset from the first axis. A linkage acting on the mudguard, the axle and the hub assembly rotates the mudguard about the second axis in response to and in synchronism with the pivoting of the hub assembly about the first axis so as to cause the position of the mudguard relative to the wheel to vary with the steering angle.

Abstract: A guard for vehicles protects the axle housing and proximate components from falling rocks and road debris. The device has a central mount that attaches onto the differential unit portion of the axle housing. The mount partially protects the differential unit. In addition, at least two shields are hinged onto the central mount. The shields can cover the segments of the exposed axle housing and said shields can be locked into place. The shields can be unlocked and swung from the central mount to allow for inspection, maintenance, and cleanup of the axle housing and its proximate components.

Abstract: A motorcycle including a fork assembly, a wheel including a wheel axle connected to the fork assembly, a bushing rotatably mounted on the wheel axle (e.g., by a spherical bearing), and an axle cover mounted on the bushing. The axle cover includes a base portion having a periphery, and a skirt portion extending away from at least a part of the periphery of the base portion. The skirt portion preferably defines at least one gap adapted to receive a fender strap to thereby allow the fender strap to be recessed into the axle cover. The axle cover can also include an opening through which the bushing is positioned. In addition, a hub cap can be connected to the bushing such that the axle cover is compressed between the hub cap and the bushing.

Abstract: A wheel shield for a self-propelled sprayer includes a double wall plastic body with a profile designed to protect plants and provide smooth surfaces that resist build up of debris. A support and aligning rod assembly extending upwardly from the wheel hub includes locating pins to receive and initially support the plastic body so that mounting holes on the body sidewalls can be easily aligned with mating structure bracket structure on the wheel support. The inside wall of the body is connected to a bracket fixed to the wheel hub. A bearing is fixed to the outside wall of the body, and a mating hub mounting member is connected to the wheel hub. A bolt placed through the bearing and threaded into a nut fixed to the hub mounting member provides support for the body from the wheel hub without need for metal frames or similar supporting structure.

Abstract: A pivotable tractor fender assembly permits the fender to follow the turning movements of the front wheels of a tractor, yet be pivotable relative to the corresponding front wheel so that the fender will not engage the chassis of the tractor. A fixed control link is pivotally connected between the fender base and the front axle to provide a fixed distance between the respective connection points. The control link will limit the pivotal movement of the fender and effect a relative pivotal movement thereof relative to the corresponding front wheel as the front wheel is turned. The geometry of the pivotable fender assembly is such that the fender lags more behind the corresponding front wheel during an inboard turn than during an outboard turn. This geometry prevents the pivoted fenders from impacting the tractor chassis on tight turns.

Abstract: A vehicle has a steerable wheel on an axle, a fender, and a fender mount for supporting the fender on the axle adjacent to the steerable wheel. The fender mount has a bracket fixed to the axle, an arm fixed to the fender and a flexible bushing coupled between the bracket and the arm. The bushing is rotatably flexible about a torsion axis and is bendably flexible in directions transverse to the torsion axis. The bushing includes a flexible core and a pair of wedge-shaped end caps fixed to opposite ends of the core. The bushing has a central axis which is tilted rearwardly with respect to a fore-and-aft axis of the wheel and which is tilted away from the wheel.

Abstract: A front fender mount for a motorcycle, having a fork and double struts, which maintains the fender at a constant spacing from the wheel axle regardless of the movement of the fork and struts relative to the axle. The mount includes a bracket fixed to the fender, one linkage pivotally interconnecting the bracket and the fork, and another linkage pivotally interconnecting the bracket and the struts. A brake caliper mounting interconnects the bracket and the motorcycle wheel axle.

Abstract: A mechanism for mounting the front fender for an agricultural tractor wherein the support structure includes an arcuate mounting bracket connected to the front wheel to be pivotally moveable therewith, an arcuate support bracket detachably connected to the mounting bracket and slidable over top thereof, and a stanchion interconnecting the support bracket and the fender to locate the fender adjacent the circumference of the front tire. The mounting bracket is provided with a plurality of slotted openings alignable with holes in the support bracket to permit fasteners to extend therethrough for detachably connecting the support bracket to the mounting bracket. Both the mounting bracket and support bracket have a center of curvature coinciding with the axis of rotation of the corresponding tire such that a slidable movement of the support bracket over the surface of the mounting bracket can adjustably position the fender around the circumference of the corresponding tire.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a fender on a vehicle having a body and at least one axle fitted with at least one resiliently suspended wheel, includes a linkage member on at least one side of the at least one wheel extending from its axle to the fender, for securing the fender relative to the wheel, a fastener for rotatably securing the linkage member to the axle, at least one mounting member for securing the linkage member to the fender, the at least one mounting member having a slot extending parallel to the axis of the linkage member which slidably receives at least one projecting member extending from the body, for permitting the mounting member and fender to move relative to the body along the path of the slot. The at least one mounting member preferably includes a slot member which includes the slot, attached perpendicularly to a fastening member for fastening the at least one mounting member to the fender.

Abstract: This invention is an improvement in a vehicle having a frame, a front axle, steerable wheels on the axle, and fenders on the wheels. Fender frames are pivotally mounted on the axle and are adapted to pivot about a substantially vertical axis. A fender is mounted on each of the fender frames and is normally positioned over and in alignment with the steerable wheels. A resilient element is operatively connected to the fenders to maintain the fenders over and in alignment with the steerage wheels, while permitting the fenders to pivot to a position of disalignment with at least one of the steerable wheels when the steerable wheels are moved to an angular position with respect to the axle to cause at least one of the fenders to contact the frame of the vehicle.

Abstract: A front fender mount for a cycle employing a springer mount suspension system includes glide assemblies mounted for sliding movement along components of the suspension system. The glide assemblies are connected by push rods to rocker arms at the wheel axle. Arcuate up and down movement of the wheel is replicated as linear movement of the fender to maintain spacing between the two.

Abstract: A transverse guide roller arrangement for a vehicle which can be guided mechanically along a guide track or the like provided on the side of a lane. The transverse guide roller arrangement includes at least one rolling surface which is approximately vertical when the guide roller is in an operating position. The rolling surface is formed by a rubber tire mounted on a rim having a hub rotatably supported on a fixed journal attached to an end of a supporting arm or the like. The hub forms radially, without transistion on an outside thereof the rim without a wheel disk, spokes, screw on flange, or the like. The hub and rim are combined structurally into one piece, with the journal being exchangeably attached to the supporting arm.

Abstract: A nose landing gear supported deflector for preventing ingestion of nose wheel side spray into wing mounted engines. The deflector extends horizontally with respect to the runway surface and in front of the nose wheels while permitting landing gear and deflector retraction into the nose gear wheel well through the nose gear doorway.

Abstract: This invention relates to spray-inhibiting means for a road vehicle, said means comprising a screen which in use is adapted to intercept water thrown rearwardly from a vehicle tire. The screen is mounted on the vehicle in use in an operative position in which its lower edge lies closely adjacent to the road surface behind the associated vehicle tire and the means for mounting the screen are arranged to maintain it in its operative position irrespective of the vertical position of the load carrying part of the vehicle (e.g. load supporting platform or body) relative to the road surface.

Abstract: A disc cover for disc brakes on a two-wheeled vehicle having a series of fan elements attached to a wheel attaching axis and adapted to be nested in a stored configuration or overlapping and covering the disc when deployed. The elements are attached to each other when deployed and are all locked together when nested by an attaching pin. Each element is in the shape of a U or L such that the outer surface projects over the disc surface but the inwardly turned portion extends only part way about the disc.