Abstract: In a motor vehicle having an opening 1 through an upper or lateral side of the vehicle cabin, a return portion 40c extending toward the inside of the vehicle cabin and the front of the vehicle from a region spaced rearward from the rear edge of the opening 1 is formed to return travel wind toward the front of the vehicle.

Abstract: An aerodynamic structure for a vehicle that can effectively adjust airflow within a wheel house is provided. An aerodynamic structure (10) for a vehicle has an airflow collision wall (24) provided rearward, in a vehicle body longitudinal direction, with respect to a front wheel (15) in a wheel house (14), and extending in a vehicle width direction and facing a lower side in a vehicle body vertical direction, and an airflow guiding wall (22) hanging downward in the vehicle body vertical direction from a rear end portion (24A) in the vehicle body longitudinal direction of the airflow collision wall (24). The airflow guiding wall (22) extends in the vehicle body vertical direction, or extends in a tilting direction directed both toward the front wheel (15) side and toward the lower side in the vehicle body vertical direction.

Abstract: A saddle-type vehicle has an engine compartment protected from mud and water splash by wheel well shields and a centrally located underbody splash guard member, arranged to substantially block mud and water from splashing back toward an engine during operation of the vehicle. These splash guards are also configured to ensure a space for maintenance. The vehicle includes inner wheel well shields located respectively laterally inside of the front wheels, and an underbody splash guard member including first and second guard portions. The first guard portion provided on the underbody splash guard member is located laterally inside of the wheel well shields, and the second guard portion is located laterally inside of the first guard portion for covering a front portion of the engine.

Abstract: A rear fender of a motorcycle includes a hollow stay portion which extends in the vehicle rearward and downward direction from a base portion thereof arranged in the inside of a rear portion of a seat rail, the stay portion is configured to be dividable, and lines for electric components are encased in a hollow portion of the stay portion.

Abstract: The drilling of new holes into a vehicle fender fold is avoided by providing a mud flap with a rotating clamping member. A clamping arm of the rotating clamping member is rotated from a disengaged position to an engaged position behind the fender fold, and is then drawn forwardly on the threads of an attachment bolt to clamp the fender fold between the rotating clamping member and a stationary clamping member in-molded into the mud flap. A visual indicator may be provided to show whether the rotating clamping member is behind the vehicle fender fold to which the mud flap is to be attached.

Abstract: A one-piece synthetic splash and spray suppressor (50) is fastened to the margin of the trailing edge (48) of a front wheel well, or fender, (24) of a vehicle (10) to suppress road splash and spray created by a wheel within the well or fender from hitting steps (40, 42) by which a driver climbs into a cab (36). A wall (58) of the suppressor forms a continuation of an eyebrow (46) in the wheel well, or fender.

Abstract: An improved fender structure for a motorcycle includes a rear fender for covering a rear wheel, and a support stay for supporting the rear fender on a motorcycle body frame. The support stay extends along an inner surface of the rear fender, from the motorcycle body frame to the rear end of the rear fender. The support stay also supports a tail lamp body that is provided on an exterior surface of the rear fender. The front end of the rear fender includes a contact portion that interacts with the motorcycle body frame. The improved fender structure provides sufficient rigidity for a rear end portion of the rear fenders while achieving a simplified fender shape, reducing molding costs, and improving the external appearance. The improved fender structure also permits easy assembly of the rear fender to the motorcycle.

Abstract: A mudguard for a wheel of an agricultural vehicle comprises two or more radially stacked parts and that are movable relative to one another in the axial direction of the wheel and lockable in different relative axial positions to form a mudguard of adjustable width.

Abstract: A vehicle is carried by a number of supporting members, such as wheels. Movement between the supporting members and the vehicle body is controlled by respective dampers. Several interrelationships between and among the dampers are disclosed. A flow regulator is provided to augment damping forces under a variety of operating conditions.

Abstract: A splash guard assembly for an over the highway vehicle and a kit for making the assembly are disclosed. The assembly includes a contoured splash guard and an intermediate mounting element for positioning between the splash guard and a vehicle side panel. The guard and the element are complementally contoured to fit together. The element is also contoured to fit a specific vehicle panel adjacent a wheel well of a vehicle having such panel. When assembled the element and panel are interconnected to enable mounting of the guard. Fasteners securing the element and guard together and the element to the panel.

Abstract: A vehicle is carried by a number of supporting members, such as wheels. Movement between the supporting members and the vehicle body is controlled by respective dampers. Several interrelationships between and among the dampers are disclosed. A flow regulator is provided to augment damping forces under a variety of operating conditions.

Abstract: A wheel protection device for a vehicle for preventing flying debris from striking the rear tire. The wheel protection device includes a mounting bracket for mounting on the front portion of the fender of the vehicle; and a debris deflection member being attached to the mounting bracket and being adapted to extend below the fender of the vehicle forward of the wheel when the mounting bracket is mounted on the front portion of the fender. The debris deflection member has a curved outer surface for orienting in a forward direction on the vehicle to deflect debris laterally of a path of the wheel.

Abstract: A mud flap hanger incorporates a tension spring within a mud flap support member of the hanger which can be tensioned from a location external of the support member. The apparatus includes a connector projecting from the support member threadedly connected to a tensioner nut which is rotated to tension the spring. A stop on the connector engages an end of the support member to limit the tension that can be applied to the tension spring.

Abstract: In a vehicle with a wheel housing, a tire and a wheel housing liner, a closure for the wheel housing liner comprising first and second brushes connected to the wheel housing liner, wherein the first brush is inside the wheel housing at a side away from a center of the vehicle near an outside periphery of a tire, and wherein the second brush is inside the wheel housing around a suspension opening contour, wherein the brushes reduce flow of outside air that enters the wheel housing and circulates in the housing, thereby reducing aerodynamic friction and increasing vehicle efficiency.

Abstract: The shelving comprises receiving troughs, with many supporting rods mounted between the upper and the lower receiving troughs to allow them to be piled one over another for being fixedly assembled with the engaging stubs on the bottom ends of the supporting rods inserting into the top location holes on their respective lower receiving troughs, each engaging stub has a protruding rib on one of its sides for firmer connection; the posts have rollers on the feet and with top holes thereon to allow insertion of the stubs, so that the shelving after assemblying can be pushed to move about; when disassembled, the receiving troughs can be fittingly lapped over one another, the supporting rods, also the posts, can be collected four in one group to form a cylinder shape, as is beneficial to saving space, shipping and storage.

Abstract: An engine peripheral structure having a timing belt cover mounted on a cylinder block, an engine mount bracket fixed to the cylinder block through an opening formed in the belt cover, a water pump housing arranged adjacent to the bracket and integrally formed with annular rib. The annular rib is formed with an extended portion projected beyond surface of the belt cover through the opening. The extended portion of the annular rib of the pump housing is continued with outer surface portion of the bracket. The extended portion and the outer surface portion is extended along an edge portion of the opening of the belt cover. The bracket is formed with a circular rib facing to a remaining portion of the annular rib other than the extended portion. This structure improves a sealing property in a timing belt chamber defined by the belt cover, bracket, pump housing and the cylinder block.