Abstract: A position adjusting system for use in a vehicle includes a seat for supporting a rider, a rear wheel and a steerable front wheel, a steering arrangement including a handle bar for allowing the rider to control the steerable wheel, and a hub for interconnecting the components of the wheeled vehicle. The steerable wheel is steerable about at least two axes. The position adjusting system includes an adjustable seat support movably connected to the hub, an adjustable handle bar support movably connected to the hub, and a releasable position locking system configured to lock the position of the components of the vehicle relative to the hub. The hub includes a first portion and second portion, wherein the first and second portions are moveably connected to one another, such as by pivoting, sliding, or a combination of pivoting and sliding.

Abstract: Steering group of a motor vehicle including a front frame provided with a steering tube that rotatably houses a steering shaft or pin, which rotates about a steering axis, the front frame being provided with an upright integral with the steering tube, the front frame having a steering bracket (36), integral in rotation with the steering shaft where, the steering group includes elastic return means which elastically influence the steering shaft to position itself symmetrically with respect to the front frame, the elastic return means being interposed between the upright and the steering bracket so as to be compressed when the steering shaft rotates with respect to the central symmetrical position, wherein the elastic return means have a regressive trend elastic response.

Abstract: Steering group of a motor vehicle comprising a front frame provided with a steering tube that rotatably houses a steering shaft or pin, which rotates about a steering axis, the front frame being provided with an upright integral with said steering tube, the front frame comprising a steering bracket, integral in rotation with the steering shaft. Advantageously, the steering group comprises elastic return means which elastically influence the steering shaft to position itself centrally with respect to the front frame, said elastic return means being placed and mechanically connected between the upright and the steering bracket in order to exert an elastic return action when the steering shaft rotates with respect to said central symmetrical position, wherein said elastic return means have a regressive trend elastic response.

Abstract: A dishwasher detergent dispenser includes a viscous damper allowing a dispenser door to be preloaded with a sufficiently strong spring to overcome resistance caused by detergent encrustation and the like while significantly reducing noise caused by the door opening.

Abstract: A bicycle stabilizer device includes a first post attached to a handlebar stem of a bicycle and a second post attached to upper frame portion of the bicycle; and a stabilizer bar configured to be reversibly connected between the first and second posts. Stabilizing a bicycle includes providing a stabilizer bar comprising a front portion end and a rear portion, attaching the second end to an upper portion of a bicycle frame. A post is disposed along a handlebar stem of the bicycle. The first end of the bar is reversibly connected to the post, the reversibly connecting stabilizing a front wheel of the bicycle to remain in a forward position.

Abstract: A device for preventing the front wheel of a bicycle from turning, comprising a clamp, a lever, and a receiver. The clamp is configured to be removably coupled with the steer tube of a bicycle, and is adjustable. The adjustable clamp is configured to be secured tightly around the steer tube to prevent rotation of the front wheel of the bicycle and to prevent rotation of the clamp around the steer tube. The lever is coupled with the clamp and is rotatable from vertical, through horizontal, to the proper angle to meet the receiver, which is disposed on a cross bar or down tube of a bicycle. The lever includes a knob and the receiver is configured to receive and slightly contract around the knob, temporarily coupling the steer tube and the cross bar or down tube, locking the wheel in its position when the lever is engaged.

Abstract: A folding bicycle and method for folding the folding bicycle is provided.

Abstract: A steering stop for bicycle handlebars, comprising a first stop element adapted to be fixed to the head tube of a bicycle fork, and a second stop element cooperating with the first stop element to limit the steering angle. The second stop element is adapted to be mounted to the bicycle frame, in particular to the top tube of the bicycle frame.

Abstract: A children's ride-on vehicle with a self-straightening mechanism/feature directed to self-correct or self-straighten the steering of the vehicle as it crosses varying types and conditions of terrain. The vehicle includes a main body, a front shaft connector to connect at least one wheel to the main body, a rear shaft connector to connect at least one rear wheel to the main body; and providing a spring piece to resiliently bias at least one of said front and rear shaft connector into a specified position.

Abstract: Scooters including a body having a rider platform, a rear wheel, and a front wheel pivotally supported by the body about a steering axis. In some scooters, the axle of the front wheel is positioned rearward of the steering axis, and in some scooters the steering axis extends upwardly and divergently away from the rider platform. Some scooters include a steering stabilizer configured to bias the front wheel toward a neutral, or straight, steering configuration. Some scooters include a steering stabilizer that is configured to dampening the pivoting of the front wheel and/or limit an angle of pivot of the front wheel. Some scooters include a rear truck. Some scooters include a rider platform that extends beneath, or closer to a ground surface, than the tops of the scooters' front and/or rear wheels.

Abstract: A steering damper device for a saddle riding vehicle includes a tubular damper including a cylindrical damper cylinder and a piston rod slidably passed through the damper cylinder. Either the damper cylinder or the piston rod is supported on an upper frame or a down frame of the saddle riding vehicle. The upper frame extends rearwardly from a head pipe through which a steering shaft passes and which holds the steering shaft therein rotatably about an axis thereof. The down frame extends downwardly from the head pipe. The steering shaft rotates with a bottom bridge. The tubular damper is disposed such that an axis thereof is disposed on a vehicle width direction central plane. The tubular damper extends or contracts as the bottom bridge rotates. The tubular damper extends or contracts within a space between the upper frame and the down frames in a side view.

Abstract: A front structure of a saddle type vehicle is provided with the added function of damping vibrations generated in the direction different from the direction of an axis of a telescopic fork, in addition to functioning as a steering damper. An automatic two-wheeled vehicle includes a head pipe provided on a front portion of a vehicle body frame, a steering stem supported by the head pipe, and a fork member coupled to the steering stem and supporting a front wheel. The fork member includes an upper pipe coupled to the steering stem, and a bottom pipe slidably coupled to the upper pipe and rotatably supporting the front wheel at a lower portion thereof. A damper member is provided between the bottom pipe and the vehicle body frame.

Abstract: A steering lock structure for a vehicle with a saddle includes a steering lock mechanism and left and right frame members. The steering lock mechanism is disposed rearwardly with respect to a head pipe to lock and unlock a rotation of a steering system. The left and right frame members extend in a vehicle rearward direction from the head pipe. The steering lock mechanism is disposed between the left and right frame members. The steering lock mechanism is configured to cause a lock pin to carry out a stroke movement along a vehicle upward and downward direction. The steering lock mechanism is configured to cause the lock pin to be brought into and out of engagement with a top bridge of the steering system which is supported on the head pipe. Thereby, locking and unlocking of the rotation of the steering system are allowed.

Abstract: A programmable device that interfaces with a motor vehicle. The device is programmed to identify the operator who is gaining access to the motor vehicle. The device is further programmed to associate a maximum allowable speed with each person allowed to operate the motor vehicle. The device incorporates an access and operation means together with a computer that is compatible with the motor vehicle on board computer. The computer includes in it's output a signal that controls the maximum allowable speed that the on board computer will permit the motor vehicle to operate at for the identified operator.

Abstract: A pedestrian cycle, to which the invention provides substantial improvements. An illustrative embodiment of the pedestrian cycle is comprised of: a generally U-shaped, partible overhead cycle frame that provides an intrinsic suspension and spring-cushioned ride; front wheel and rear wheel assemblies with customary steerage and brakes; and an exemplary saddle assembly that completely averts pressure on the perinea of the rider while allowing unobstructed leg movement. The saddle assembly is suspended from the cycle frame by a plurality of flexible and adjustable straps which not only isolate the rider from vibration, but allow the rider to hold his or her body vertical while leaning the cycle into a turn as he or she walks or runs. Finally, the invention provides fun outdoor exercise, therapy, or training, with substantively enhanced ambulatory capacity and substantively reduced internal and external impact to the body in all human gaits and to all users able and, importantly, disabled.

Abstract: A steering damper ensures a wide longitudinal illumination range of a road surface when a light unit is provided and facilitates layout of parts and simplifies structure without degrading appearance. A steering damper mounting structure is provided for a vehicle, which includes a head pipe, a front fork, a fork bridge, and a steering damper. The steering damper is mounted on the fork bridge and the head pipe. The steering damper dampens a movement transmitted from a side of the front wheel to a handlebar. In this steering damper mounting structure, the steering damper is mounted to the head pipe and the top bridge and disposed on the side of the top bridge between the top bridge and the bottom bridge. Additionally, a light unit is disposed on the side of the bottom bridge between the top bridge and the bottom bridge.

Abstract: A motorcycle includes a head pipe, a handlebar pipe that is rotatable relative to the head pipe, a main frame extending rearward from the head pipe, and a handlebar lock located on a topside of the main frame to prevent the handlebar pipe from rotating relative to the head pipe.

Abstract: A vehicle number plate that allows a steering damper to be disposed without impairing the functions of the number plate, and is less susceptible to an effect of cross wind. The vehicle includes a front fork, which suspends a front wheel, disposed steerably on a head pipe on a vehicle body and a steering mechanism including a handlebar mounted on the front fork. The number plate is marked with a competition identification number and is disposed at a front portion of a fork bridge including a top bridge and a bottom bridge to connect left- and right-hand portions of the front fork. In the vehicle, the steering damper is disposed between the head pipe and the bottom bridge. The number plate includes a protruded portion that protrudes forwardly at a center thereof and narrows toward a lower portion, the lower portion covering an area forward of the steering damper.

Abstract: A steering damper mounting structure of a vehicle includes a head pipe, a front fork, a fork bridge, and a steering damper. The front fork, which suspends a front wheel, is steerably disposed on the head pipe. The fork bridge connects left and right members of the front fork. The steering damper is mounted on the fork bridge and the head pipe. The steering damper dampens a steering directional movement transmitted from a road surface to a handlebar via the front wheel and the front fork. A lower mounting portion on a side of the head pipe is disposed on a side of an axis as a center of pivotal motion of the front fork relative to the fork bridge, more specifically, an upper mounting portion on a side of the top bridge. The resulting configuration reduces the size of a front portion of a vehicle and a steering damper.

Abstract: To arrange a steering damper behind a head pipe in a compact manner while suppressing the influence of the steering damper on an intake duct which penetrates the vicinity of head pipes of a vehicle body frame. A steering damper is arranged between left and right main frames of a vehicle body frame and, at the same time, is arranged above or below an intake duct which penetrates the vicinity of a head pipe of the vehicle body frame.

Abstract: The present invention offers a front suspension and steering system for cycles and motorcycles. A mainframe with two front wheels and one rear wheel, the front wheels have flat surface tires, a 2-axial hub, having a wheel axle to support the two front wheels and a tilting axis below the wheel axle, a steering arm, having a tilting axle, the tilting axle can rotate in the tilting axis when the steering arm is tilting, the steering arm is connected to the mainframe by two wish bones and can rotate in the steeling axis. During turning, the body and the rear wheel are tilting to the side of turning to keep the center of gravity on the side of turning to balance the centrifugal force, but the front wheels and the 2-axial hub do not tilt, such that it is more stable and safe during turning.

Abstract: A powered vehicle and method of operating is described for on and off-road use. The powered vehicle comprises a chassis and a first and second axle coupled to the chassis having at least one wheel coupled to the first axle and at least two wheels coupled to the second axle. The powered vehicle further comprises a movable seat configured to support a rider sitting down on the seat, and configured to move relative to the chassis in order to provide a steering mechanism for the powered vehicle. For example, the movable seat provides a mechanism for the rider to shift his or her weight relative to the chassis to cause the steering mechanism for the powered vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus for shifting the body weight of a runner from a runner's legs to a wheeled frame for enhancing the runner's performance and minimizing leg strain comprises a loop of elastic rod-shaped material stretchable during standing and during running movement. A base bend of the elastic is secured to a pelvic harness at the top of the back of each leg, and another bend of the elastic is secured to the wheeled frame. A third bend is supported on pulleys mounted on a height adjustable tee on the wheeled frame. This brings about a significant shift of the runner's weight from the runner's legs to the wheeled frame.

Abstract: A vehicle safety system for impeding an occupant's egress from a vehicle is provided. A barrier is deployed, either manually or automatically, to cover at least a portion of the vehicle's exit in order to impede an occupant from egressing through the exit. The barrier may be a passive barrier or a reactive barrier. The barrier may also be a combination of a passive and a reactive barrier or the combination of several reactive barriers.

Abstract: A motor operated power steering device which transmits rotational force from a steering assistance motor to a steering shaft by way of a gear fitted around the outer circumference of the steering shaft. A torque limiter fitted in between the steering shaft and the gear comprises a torque setting member, which is subject to diametric deformation as a result of being fitted in between the outer circumference of the steering shaft and the inner circumference of the gear. Diametric force is applied to the steering shaft and the gear in accordance with the diametric deformation of the torque setting member. The limit torque value of the torque limiter corresponds to the diametric deformation of the torque setting member.

Abstract: A steering damper device attenuating the oscillations of the handlebar of a motorcycle during operation, and more particularly, a device capable of varying a damping force variable. The steering damping device prevents the adverse effect of oscillations of the handlebar that would otherwise occur when the load on the front wheel of the motorcycle becomes light. The device includes a rotary steering damper provided in a coaxial manner on a steering shaft. Either a damping force or zero damping force is produced by a variable valve arranged in the bypass passage communicating with a right liquid chamber and a left liquid chamber. The variable valve is controlled by a control device and generates a damping force in the steering damper only when the acceleration of the motorcycle as detected by the acceleration sensor exceeds a threshold value.

Abstract: A vehicle steering device comprises a steering column (22) and a steering wheel with a steering wheel rim (24). Arranged inside the steering column (22) is a vibration device (26; 26′). The vibration device is designed such that it can generate a haptic signal which can be felt by a driver on a surface (28) of the steering wheel rim (24).

Abstract: A steering system for a straddle type four-wheeled all terrain vehicle comprises a steering shaft, a first stopping mechanism combined with a lower end part of the steering shaft, and a second stopping mechanism combined with an upper end of the steering shaft. The first stopping mechanism comprises a first shaft-side stopper including a base plate welded to a part of the steering shaft near the lower end of the steering shaft so that the opposite side parts thereof project on the right and the left side of the steering shaft, and adjusting bolts fixed to the opposite side parts of the base plate, and a first frame-side stopper attached to a body frame of the vehicle and provided with a stopping projection. The second stopping mechanism comprises a second shaft-side stopper similar to the first and a second frame-side stopper including an upper bracket fixed to the frame of the all-terrain vehicle.

Abstract: A system for detecting the weight of a person seated in a vehicle seat includes a pair of load sensor beams. Each load sensor beam has an intermediate section extending between a pair of opposite end sections. The opposite end sections of the load sensor beams are connected to a base frame of the vehicle seat. The load sensor beams are also connected to a seat pan of the vehicle seat that is positioned adjacent the base frame. The end sections of the load sensor beams are connected to opposite sides of the seat pan so that a plurality of loads generated by the weight of a person sitting on a seat cushion carried by the seat pan are transmitted to the intermediate sections of the load sensor beams. At least one sensor is mounted on the intermediate section of each load sensor beam for outputting signals representative of the plurality of loads generated by the weight of the person sitting on the seat cushion.

Abstract: A tricycle has two non-steerable rear wheels connected to a rear frame structure, and a single steerable front wheel connected to a front frame structure. The front frame structure includes a horizontal tubular frame element extending underneath the rear frame structure for swingable connection to the rear frame structure, such that the front frame structure can lean away from a normal upright position centered between the rear wheels. During a turning maneuver the leaning capability is advantageous in maintaining the rear wheels in pressure contact with the road surface so as to enhance the stability of the tricycle. A manually-operated locking mechanism is provided for releasably locking the front frame structure in its normal upright centered position. The locking mechanism keeps the front frame structure in a stable mode when the person is mounting or dismounting the tricycle, and also when the tricycle is being driven at low speeds in which there is minimal danger of the tricycle tipping or overturning.

Abstract: Three wheel vehicle apparatus includes a pair of rear wheels and a front driving wheel. The front driving wheel is powered through a hand crank system, and the front, driving wheel is urged to a center, straight ahead position, by a tension spring connected between a main vehicle frame and elements of the front wheel.

Abstract: A three-wheeled vehicle having a front body member carrying front wheel seat, hand pedals and leg supports pivotally connected to a rear body member carrying the rear wheels and handlebar. The front body member includes a seat for the operator and pedals to be operated by the rider's hands. The seat, pedals, front wheel and leg supports are maintained in a fixed relationship whereby pivoting of the front frame portion simultaneously pivots the seat, pedals, drive line and front wheel to maintain said fixed relationship while turning and supplying power to the front wheel. A stabilizing dampener between front and rear frame sections provides smooth steering and inhibits undesired, inadvertent, side to side movement of the rider's body and thereby repetitive back and forth turning of the vehicle.

Abstract: A cargo trailer for towing behind another vehicle has a cargo container platform and a stabilized caster swivel assembly supporting the cargo container platform. The swivel assembly includes an elongated frame, a caster wheel on a swivel member being rotatably mounted about a vertical axis to a rear end of the frame, a cam member mounted on the swivel member for rotation therewith, a centering mechanism coupled to the cam member, a hydraulic stabilizing mechanism coupled to the swivel member, and a hydraulic control circuit mounted on the frame.

Abstract: An automotive anti-smoking apparatus which includes at least one smoke sensor for detecting the presence of smoke located within a passenger compartment of an automobile, a beeper for emitting a beeping sound within the passenger compartment when smoke is detected, an illuminated "No Smoking" sign located on the dashboard of the automobile for flashing on and off when smoke is detected within the passenger compartment, an audio message playback device for broadcasting an anti-smoking message within the passenger compartment when smoke is detected, an adjustable engine governor for controlling the speed of the automobile when smoke is detected within the passenger compartment, an ignition control mechanism for preventing an operator from turning on the automobile while smoke is detected within the automobile, and a control circuit through which other elements of the present invention receive power and are controlled.

Abstract: A hand propelled tricycle has a hand-operated crank assembly mounted to an upper end of a front fork stem coupled to a front wheel supported by the fork. The fork is straight without caster and a set of springs attached between the fork and a tricycle frame provides centering of the front wheel. A pair of spaced-apart wheels is mounted to an axle at the rear of the frame.

Abstract: A bicycle safety turning device for installation upon a bicycle frame lower cross bar adapted to be engaged by the bicycle front wheel fork shoulder to limit the front fork from turning so far to the left or right as to be at a right angle to the forward movement of the bicycle and cause the bicycle to jackknife while riding. More specifically, the bicycle safety turning device consists of a pair of clamp members adapted to surround the bicycle frame lower cross bar, capped with clamp plates, and a pair of bolts bringing the two clamp plates and clamp members together, the bolts also holding a striker plate against which the front fork shoulder comes in contact after the front fork has turned through an arc of 35 to 45 degrees as desired. Encountering the striker plate, the fork is prevented from further turning.

Abstract: A child's tricycle includes a slider (17) and a locking member (30) engageable by the slider at one end of the path of travel of the slider in order to selectively inhibit the turning movement relative to a vehicle body (3) of a handle assembly (6) holding a front wheel (4). The slider is slidably held by a guide member (11) which is provided on one of the elements, the vehicle body and the handle assembly, while the locking member is provided on the other element. The tricycle also includes a spring (25) for urging the slider to fit in the locking member and an engaging structure (12, 20) for holding the slider against the force of the spring at a position where it does not fit in the locking member. When the turning movement of the handle assembly is inhibited, the direction of the front wheel relative to the vehicle body is fixed, which means that when the tricycle is pushed from behind, the direction of travel of the tricycle is fixed, so that the tricycle can be easily pushed forward.

Abstract: A longitudinal frame is provided having upper front and rear end portions, a first stationary wheel supporting fork is dependingly supported from one of said portions and a second wheel supporting fork is oscillatably supported from the other frame portion for angular displacement about an outstanding axis. Rotatable mechanically operated power input structure is journaled from a lower intermediate length portion of the frame and drivingly connected to the wheel journaled from the first fork and the upper front and rear end portions of the frame have an oscillatable steering control and a stationary seat supported therefrom. The oscillatable steering control is operatively connected to the second wheel supporting fork and the rotatable power input structure includes a transverse horizontal shaft drivingly connected to the wheel of the first fork and having oscillatable pedal cranks operatively connected thereto through ratchet mechanisms.

Abstract: A foot operated vehicle having a frame with a flat foot support platform supported by front and rear wheels for the support of one foot of the operator while the vehicle is propelled by the other foot of the operator and wherein turning is accomplished by a leaning motion of the operator in the intended direction of the turn. A steerable front wheel assembly of the vehicle includes a front axle, a front wheel mounted on the front axle, a steering shaft connected to the front axle and assembled to the frame for pivotal rotation of the front wheel about a generally upright axis. Bias means are connected between the steering shaft and the frame operable to bias the front wheel in a straight ahead or centered position with respect to the frame whereby upon execution of a turn, the front wheel pivots in the direction of the turn against the influence of the bias means, and is returned to the straight ahead position by the bias means upon completion of the turn.

Abstract: A self-aligning mechanism for swivel caster comprising a carriage supported for rotation about a predetermined axis, a wheel mounted on the carriage for rotation about an axis at right angles to said predetermined axis and a coiled spring yieldable means interconnecting the carriage and support yieldably holding the carriage in a predetermined position of rotation relative to the axis and structured to permit the carriage to rotate continuously in either direction relative to said axis.

Abstract: An amplified steering system for a bicycle having a canted steering wheel is provided wherein the handlebar steering column which has a crank arm mounted thereon, is axially off set from the front wheel steering column, which has a smaller crank arm mounted thereon, the two crank arms being connected by a pivotably mounted crank shaft such that a turn of the handlebars is amplified to a greater turn of the steering column and wheel.

Abstract: A stabilizing assembly is provided for bicycles having a collar mounted on a bicycle frame and a pair of clamps, each of which is on a separate branch of a front wheel steering means, the clamps each being connected to the collar by an adjustable tensed spring, which inhibits excess turning and jackknifing of the front wheel of the bicycle.

Abstract: A resilient steering stabilizer for cycles, e.g. a bicycle is provided wherein a pair of crank arms, one on each side of the steering fork of the cycle connects respectively with a pair of pivot arms which turn on a common axle mounted on the cycle frame. Each pivot arm turns against and compresses helical springs mounted on such frame, on both sides of the axle, which springs resist excessive turning of the steering wheel of the cycle. The stabilizer of the invention is, in brief, a centering device which, by spring compression, tends to center a cycle steering wheel or other desired apparatus component.

Abstract: A two wheeled, rider propelled vehicle having both wheels pivotably mounted upon a medial principal frame. The pivotable rear wheel frame supports pedal mechanism propelling the rear wheel and may be steered by the feet of the user. Mechanical biasing means communicate between the pivotable rear wheel frame and main frame to bias motion and a latching mechanism allows fixed positioning of the two members. A vertically adjustable seat is fixedly carried by the principal frame and the forward portion of the vehicle provides a traditional manually steerable, pivotably mounted front wheel frame.