05th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 20 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160031452 | MECHANICAL LIFT VEHICLE AND INSTALLATION COMPRISING THIS VEHICLE - The vehicle comprises ( | 2016-02-04 |
20160031453 | TANK CAR HEATING DEVICE AND METHOD - A tank car heating device is provided, which comprises a heat exchanger configured to insert through an entry point, e.g., a manway, of a tank car in communication with a heat source. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031454 | Connecting Rod Type Two-Level Locking Device, Hopper Car Bottom Door and Hopper Car - The present invention discloses a connecting rod type two-level locking device, a hopper car bottom door and a hopper car, and belongs to the technical field of rail wagons. The connecting rod type two-level locking device includes a transmission shaft, a door opening arm, a first roller, a second roller, a first locating pin, a standstill locking disk and a linkage mechanism. The hopper car bottom door includes the connecting rod type two-level locking device. The hopper car includes the bottom door. Even if the connecting rod type two-level locking device is accidentally stressed, the linkage mechanism cannot rotate, and at this time, the slave arm cannot rotate neither. The accidental opening of the hopper car bottom door can be avoided. The hopper car is more reliable to use. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031455 | ASSEMBLY DEVICE FOR A SIDE WALL CLADDING ELEMENT OF A RAIL VEHICLE - A rail vehicle includes a side wall cladding element having at least one hook for hooking the side wall cladding element into a guide for securing purposes. The guide is connected in turn to a framework of the rail vehicle. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031456 | Transitional Mode High Speed Rail Systems - The present disclosure relates to a transitional mode high speed rail system. The high speed rail infrastructure employed by the system is constructed adjacent a conventional host highway. The infrastructure can be provided adjacent to acceleration/deceleration lanes, or emergency parking/paved shoulder lanes. The vehicles used by the system are individual, self-powered, self-operating, individual mass passenger transport vehicles similar in size and appearance to municipal buses. These are transitional mode vehicles because they operate as railroad vehicles on the high speed rail infrastructure, but transition to automotive vehicle mode traveling on ordinary paved roads. They are mass passenger transport vehicles because many passengers can be accommodated. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031457 | Railcar Coupler Knuckle Cores and Knuckles Produced by Said Cores - A knuckle may include a throat portion having a throat side wall with at least three sections, a first section closest to the knuckle tail, a third section closest to the knuckle pulling face, and a second section between said first and third sections. The wall thickness of said first section may be less than 10% different than the wall thickness of said second section. The throat portion may also include a tail stop side wall with at least three sections, a first section closest to the knuckle tail, a third section closest to the knuckle pulling face, and a second section between said first and third sections. The wall thickness of said first section may be less than 10% different than the wall thickness of said second section. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031458 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING DEFECTS IN THE ROUNDNESS OF RAILWAY VEHICLE WHEELS - The present invention discloses a device for evaluating the technical condition of the tread of moving railway vehicles, especially for automated inspection of the loss of roundness of each wheel of circulating railway vehicles, in which a point of measurement is used which generates a signal proportional to rail deformation when a wheel arch passes over said point. Then the comparator system compares the measured signal with a wheel pattern without any roundness defects, which is then transmitted over a data network that associates the wheel identification information, with the wheel defect data generated by the comparator system each time the wheel passes over said measurement area. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031459 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATING DATA WITH VEHICLES - A method includes defining a pre-load zone that has reliable communication along a route. The pre-load zone is associated with a trip of a vehicle traveling along the route. A starting location of the trip is located outside of the pre-load zone. The vehicle is configured to enter the pre-load zone and exit the pre-load zone prior to reaching the starting location of the trip. The method includes receiving a trip request message that identifies the pre-load zone from the vehicle after the vehicle enters the pre-load zone and prior to the vehicle exiting the pre-load zone. The method also includes sending a trip response message to the vehicle that the vehicle receives prior to exiting the pre-load zone. The trip response message includes trip data specific to the trip that is selected based on the association between the pre-load zone and the trip. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031460 | CONVEYANCE SYSTEM - A conveyance system that prevents conveyance carriages from mistakenly entering an area includes a rail extending across a plurality of areas, a FOUP conveyance vehicle that travels along the rail, a reticle conveyance vehicle that has a width and a height at least one of which differs from that of the FOUP conveyance vehicle, an optical sensor that is provided to the FOUP conveyance vehicle, arranged at a position that does not overlap the rectile conveyance vehicle in a traveling direction, and detects an obstacle in front, and a member to be detected that is arranged, in an entry section into a certain area where only the conveyance vehicle is allowed to enter, at a position where the conveyance vehicle is allowed to enter the certain area, the position being detectable by the optical sensor provided to the FOUP conveyance vehicle. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031461 | Universal Multimodal Transportation System and Associated Infrastructure - Disclosed is a transportation system with integrated infrastructure. In one embodiment, this infrastructure takes the form of a hollow elevated load bearing guideway structure designed to support the weight of traveling vehicles. The structure supports a backbone beam, or rail, that has multiple functions. These functions may include vehicle control, security, and energy delivery. The structure is bimodal meaning vehicles can have wheels like cars or steel rimmed wheels like a train or any combination thereof. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031462 | APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING ROAD NUMBER FOR A LOCOMOTIVE - An apparatus for displaying a road number for a locomotive includes a bracket, a polyhedral housing, an LED-based illumination source, and a display plate. The bracket is configured to be rigidly affixed to a nose portion of the locomotive. The polyhedral housing includes a first side and a second side. The first side is disposed within the bracket. The second side is disposed in a spaced-apart relation to the first side. The second side is configured to releasably engage with the bracket and receive a transparent cover thereon. The LED-based illumination source is disposed between the first side and the transparent cover. The display plate is disposed between the LED-based illumination source and the transparent cover. The display plate includes one or more alpha-numerals scripted thereon, wherein the alpha-numerals are representative of the road number. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031463 | CART ASSEMBLY FOR TRANSPORTING A BUCKET - A cart assembly having a frame assembly, a telescoping handle assembly, and first and second wheels is provided. The telescoping handle assembly is slidably coupled to a first end portion of the frame assembly. The first and second wheels are rotatable coupled to a second end portion of the frame assembly. The cart assembly further includes a first bucket mounting plate that extends outwardly from the frame assembly. The first bucket mounting plate has an arcuate-shaped surface that abuts against a first portion of an outer surface of the bucket. The cart assembly further includes a first bolt that extends through a first aperture of the frame assembly, a first aperture in the first bucket mounting plate, and a first aperture in the bucket to the couple together the frame assembly, the first bucket mounting plate, and the bucket. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031464 | Folding Cart For Portable Grill - The present inventions related to folding carts for use with grills, the carts securing the grill upright for use and folding for transport. The present inventions also relate to fuel tank support systems for use with grill carts or stands. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031465 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOADING - Presented is a method and apparatus for loading. The method includes loading one of an individually sterilized item or a non-sterile item into the cart, the cart comprising a top portion, and a plurality of wheels fixedly coupled to a bottom portion of the cart able to freely rotate and support the cart. The method further includes loading a sterilizing cabinet onto the cart, the sterilizing cabinet being removeably affixed to the cart and comprising an interior, the interior containing collectively sterilized items, the interior being sterilizeable and resealable. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031466 | JACK AND DOLLY ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - A jack and dolly assembly and system including a shaft defining a longitudinal axis extending along the shaft and an interior hollow; a reversible drive mechanism at least partially positioned in the interior hollow of the shaft; a proximal arm removably secured to the shaft and substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; a distal arm removably secured to the drive mechanism, the distal arm being spaced from and substantially parallel to the proximal arm; wherein the reversible drive mechanism is operable to move the distal arm along the shaft. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031467 | Tote Transport - A tote transport assembly that includes a base, a handle, a partition, and a lid. The base includes a plurality of wheels that facilitate vertical or tipped transportation of the ice cart through an environment. The base and the partition and the partition and the lid are shaped to facilitate a stacked and secure cooperation of multiple containers, totes, or buckets with the cart assembly. The partition and the lid movably cooperate with the handle to facilitate secure and sanitary cooperation of the containers with the cart assembly as well as convenient and expedient filling and emptying of the discrete containers. The stacked orientation of the multiple containers and alternate transport modalities provide a compact assembly for conveniently transporting loaded or unloaded containers throughout even tight quartered environments and in a manner that reduces the effort associated with such activities. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031468 | SHOPPING CART - A shopping cart includes a frame, a plurality of wheels for supporting the frame for movement over a floor, an arm connected to the frame, and a projection positioned proximate at least one of the wheels. The frame has a front end and a rear end. The arm is configured to engage the tow member for moving the frame. The projection engages the guide member to prevent one of the front end and the rear end from rotating over the other of the front end and the rear end. A handle assembly may include an elongated slot positioned proximate a handle. The shopping cart may also include a tray is releasably secured to the frame by inserting a tab into a slot. The shopping cart may also include a tab received within a slot to secure a basket against movement relative to the frame. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031469 | WAGON WITH DISPLACEABLE WALL FOR INSTALLING CHILD SEAT - A wagon includes a base and a peripheral wall that form a container for cargo. The peripheral wall includes at least one displaceable wall that for example pivots between an unfolded/upright position and a folded/displaced position. A latch system is typically provided for releasably securing the pivot wall to the two adjacent walls. The latch system includes a latch component on each respective adjacent wall that, when the pivot wall is folded down out of the way, are operable to releasably engage with a cooperating latch component of a car seat, a stroller seat, or an adapter for a car seat and/or a stroller seat. Such a seat adapter in turn typically includes latch components for releasably securing a car seat and/or a stroller seat. In this way, the pivot wall can be displaced from its upright use position and in its place can be provided seating for a child. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031470 | Stroller - A stroller assembly is provided that includes a frame. The stroller assembly may also include a plurality of wheel assemblies that are operable to mount to the frame. In addition, the stroller assembly may include a front seat module and a back seat module comprised of a plastic material. The front seat module and the back seat module may include integral fastener members that are operative to engage with each other when the front seat module and the back seat module are mounted to the frame. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031471 | Snow Bike Front Suspension System - A snow bike front suspension system for improving the handling and ride quality for a snow bike. The snow bike front suspension system generally includes an upper bracket attached to the upper legs of a motorcycle's telescopic forks, at least one support arm attached to the lower leg of the telescopic forks and a guide arm pivotally connected between the upper bracket and the support arms to maintain the alignment of the support arms. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031472 | PANEL SEALING APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE PANEL SEALING APPARATUS - A panel sealing apparatus and a method of assembling the panel sealing apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes a panel defining an aperture and a sealing assembly. The sealing assembly includes a first component formed of an elastomeric material and a second component formed of a rigid material. The second component at least partially surrounds the first component and is secured to the first component to form a unit. The sealing assembly further includes a connector configured to be attached to the panel in the aperture separately from the unit. The unit is attached to the connector after placement of the connector in the aperture to couple the unit to the panel. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031473 | ANGULARLY MOVABLE BEARING ARRANGEMENT FOR PINIONS IN REDUCTION GEARS OF ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING SYSTEMS - The present disclosure relates to a bearing arrangement for a motor vehicle steering system, in which a sleeve is arranged between an outer bearing ring and a housing, wherein the sleeve includes an inner contact surface in contact with an outer circumferential surface of the outer bearing ring, and an outer contact surface in contact with a seat surface of the housing, wherein either of the inner contact surface or the outer contact surface of the sleeve are convex shaped. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031474 | STEERING SUPPORT YOKE - A process of forming a support yoke can include providing a material; shaping the material to form a rough shape, wherein shaping is performed at a temperature less than a melting temperature of the material; and heat treating the rough shape. In an embodiment, heat treating can include solutionizing and ageing. In an embodiment, the process can include machining. In an embodiment, the support yoke can be used in a rack and pinion assembly. In an embodiment, the support yoke can be a steering yoke. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031475 | AUTOMOBILE ACTIVE STEERING SYSTEM WITH CYCLOIDAL-PIN WHEEL MECHANISM - The invention discloses an automobile active steering system with a cycloidal-pin wheel mechanism, and aims at overcoming the contraction between light steering effort and flexibility. The automobile active steering system comprises a steering hand wheel ( | 2016-02-04 |
20160031476 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEVICE - An electric power steering device includes a ferrite core mounted on a wire harness connected to an electric motor and a bracket configured to fix the ferrite core to a vehicle. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031477 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SAME - The electric power steering control device includes: a steering wheel; a torque generation unit for generating a generated torque for assisting a torque generated by steering by a driver; a torque detection unit for detecting a torsion generated between the steering wheel side and the torque generation unit side as a detected torque; an assist torque command calculation unit for calculating, based on the detected torque, an assist torque command for assisting the steering by the driver; and a differential rotational speed calculation unit for calculating a difference in a rotational speed generated between the steering wheel side and the torque generation unit side as a differential rotational speed, in which the torque generation unit generates the generated torque based on a compensation torque, which is set depending on the assist torque command and the differential rotational speed. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031478 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING CONTROL APPARATUS AND STEERING CONTROL METHOD | 2016-02-04 |
20160031479 | COORDINATED VEHICLE RESPONSE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRIVER BEHAVIOR - Methods of assessing driver behavior include monitoring vehicle systems and driver monitoring systems to accommodate for a slow reaction time, attention lapse and/or alertness of a driver. When it is determined that a driver is drowsy, for example, the response system may modify the operation of one or more vehicle systems. The response system can modify the control of two or more systems simultaneously in response to driver behavior. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031480 | STEERING WHEEL - A steering wheel includes: a cylindrical slider which is disposed on an outer side of a support member so as to slide in a front-to-rear direction and which is biased to the rear; a cap member which covers at least respective rear end portions of the support member and the slider from the rear; a movable-side contact portion which is provided inside the cap member; an annular damper holder which is mounted inside the cap member; an annular elastic member which is interposed between the slider and the damper holder; a transmitting portion which is provided in an inner circumferential portion of the damper holder; and a movement catch portion which is provided on an outer circumferential portion of the slider so as to be positioned immediately before the transmitting portion and to which a forward movement of the damper holder is transmitted through the transmitting portion. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031481 | Wheel Imbalance Rejection Module - A control system and method for a hydraulic-power steering system of a vehicle including magnetic torque overlay (MTO) is provided. The control system and method minimize undesirable vibration in a hand wheel of the vehicle as a result of disturbance in its front road wheels (e.g., road-wheel imbalance). In the control system and method, a desired torque command is determined or generated. At least the desired torque command is passed to a disturbance-rejection module. The disturbance-rejection module modifies the desired torque command to minimize the vibration. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031482 | TRAILER BACKUP ASSIST SYSTEM WITH ACTIVE TRAILER BRAKING FOR CURVATURE CONTROL - A trailer backup assist system for a vehicle, according to one embodiment, includes a trailer coupled with the vehicle. The trailer of the trailer backup assist system has a braking system. The trailer backup assist system also includes a sensor that senses a hitch angle between the vehicle and the trailer. In addition, the trailer backup assist system includes a steering input device that provides a desired curvature of the trailer. The trailer backup assist system further includes a controller generating a steering command based on the hitch angle for the vehicle to guide the trailer on the desired curvature and an actuation command for the braking system to reduce a rearward travel distance for the trailer to achieve the desired curvature. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031483 | AXLE MOUNTING SYSTEM AND VEHICLE - An axle mounting system that includes a first axle bracket, an axle connected to the first axle bracket, a first wheel disposed on the axle, the first wheel defining a first contact region when in contact with a ground, a first upper bushing connected to the first axle bracket, and a first lower bushing connected to the first axle bracket. The first upper bushing and the first lower bushing are adapted to connect the first axle bracket to a chassis of a vehicle disposed on the ground. The first upper bushing is disposed apart from the first lower bushing, thereby forming a line that, in one embodiment, intersects the ground at or ahead of a first edge of the first contact region. In one contemplated embodiment, the line establishes an angle with the ground. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031484 | FRONT VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE - There are provided a pair of right-and-left front side frames which extend in a vehicle longitudinal direction, a pair of right-and-left apron reinforcements which extend straightly in the vehicle longitudinal direction above and outward, in a vehicle width direction, of the pair of front side frames, a pair of right-and-left fender panels which cover respective outward sides, in the vehicle width direction, of the pair of apron reinforcements, a pair of right-and-left connecting frames which connect respective front end portions of the pair of apron reinforcements to the pair of apron reinforcements, and a pair of right-and-left connecting brackets which connect respective front-end side portions of the pair of fender panels to the pair of apron reinforcements. The connecting bracket is arranged substantially at the same longitudinal position as a connection portion of the apron reinforcement and the connecting frame in a plan view. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031485 | FRONT VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE - There are provided a cowl panel provided above a dash panel partitioning an engine room from a vehicle compartment and extending in a vehicle width direction, a suspension tower protruding toward an inside of the engine room and supporting a front suspension, and a connecting bracket connecting the suspension tower and the cowl panel and configured to slant rearward and upward, wherein the connecting bracket comprises a front-end flange portion and a rear-end flange portion, the front-end flange portion is joined to a slant portion formed at a rear portion of a top of the suspension tower which is configured to slant rearward and downward, and the rear-end flange portion is configured to rise upward via a bending portion and joined to a vertical wall portion of the cowl panel. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031486 | Work Vehicle - There is disclosed a work vehicle having an openable/closable hood for covering an engine and a radiator mounted on a vehicle body frame, an air cleaner having an intake pipe and an elastic body for closing a gap present around the intake pipe. The elastic body includes a radiator side first elastic portion, a hood side second elastic portion and an engaging portion for engaging and retaining the second elastic portion to the first elastic portion. Under a closed state of the hood, the engaging portion maintains the second elastic portion under the engaged state, and the elastic body maintains the intake pipe at a predetermined position and closes the gap. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031487 | VEHICLE FENDER ENERGY ABSORBING APPARATUS - An energy absorption member coupled between a vehicle front fender and a vehicle side structural member providing peak impact force resistance and energy absorption during an impact force imposed on the front fender. The energy absorption member extends continuously along the length of the front fender opposed from the side structural member to provide constant load along the entire length of the front fender. The energy absorption member may be a foamed block, a vertical, or horizontal oriented honeycomb structure or spaced hollow crush lobes. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031488 | MUD FLAP ASSEMBLY - A mud flap assembly is arranged behind a wheel of a vehicle to block mud, water, and/or debris from being thrown into the air. The mud flap assembly includes a bracket and a mud flap. The bracket couples the mud flap assembly with the vehicle. The mud flap extends downwardly away from the bracket. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031489 | PIVOTING DOOR - An industrial truck includes wall structure defining a compartment and a pivoting door spanning an opening in the wall structure when in a closed position. The truck also includes pivoting structure coupling the pivoting door to the wall structure allowing the pivoting door to pivot relative to the wall structure, and a latching structure. In particular, the latching structure includes a latching bolt coupled to the wall structure; a latching arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the arm is pivotably mounted at the first end to an element of the pivoting door; and a latch torsion spring associated with the element and engaging the latching arm to bias the latching arm towards the latching bolt when the pivoting door moves in a direction from the closed position towards an open position. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031490 | VEHICLE INTERIOR LID FOR COVERING INTERIOR COMPONENT AIRBAG ATTACHMENT - A vehicle assembly includes an interior body panel having an outer surface including an opening portion, and a lid removably mounted to the body panel. The lid has a closed position for covering the opening portion and an opened position. Engagement between the lid and the body panel is adapted to allow the lid to pivot at least partially into the opening portion as the lid is moved from the closed position to the opened position. The lid defines a lid body having an exterior surface. An edge portion of the exterior surface is continuous and without interruption about a periphery of the exterior surface so that the lid body exterior surface is flush with the body panel outer surface about the entire periphery of the lid body exterior surface. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031491 | RESIN VEHICLE PART AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A resin part for a vehicle provided with: a panel body having a design surface; and stepped reinforcing ribs, which are vertically arranged on the inside surface of the panel body, in which the wall thickness of the base end portion is formed to be thinner than the wall thickness of the leading end portion, and in which the side ends at the end in the direction in which the ribs extend (arrow (X) direction) are open. Resin supply ports, to which molten resin is supplied prior to the base end portion, are formed in the leading end portion. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031492 | VEHICLE - An ROV (Recreational Off-highway Vehicle) includes a plurality of seats located next to each other in a vehicle width direction, a left shock absorber, a right shock absorber, and a front cover. An opening is provided in the front cover. An upper end portion of the left shock absorber and an upper end portion of the right shock absorber are visible within the opening when the vehicle is seen from above. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031493 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE CARGO BED EXTENSION - This invention relates to an apparatus, system and method for adjustable support of an extension of a vehicle cargo bed. The apparatus provides a range of horizontal, vertical, diagonal and angular adjustment of a vehicle cargo bed extension deck so as to accommodate a wide variety of differently designed and dimensioned vehicles and provides other features promoting reliability and safety while minimizing unwanted vibration during use. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031494 | UPPER SLEWING BODY FOR USE IN CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - Provided is an upper slewing body comprising: an upper frame, a cab including a bottom frame, a plurality of pillars including an outer pillar, and an entrance; an antivibration mount; a displacement restrainer restraining a cab displacement in a direction of rising away from the upper frame; and a reinforcing member attached to a lower end of the outer pillar for reinforcing a joint between the lower end and the bottom frame. The displacement restrainer includes a penetrating member vertically penetrating the reinforcing member and the bottom frame and secured to the upper frame. The displacement restrainer and the reinforcing member includes respective load transmitting surfaces for transmitting a load to each other above the joint between the bottom frame and the outer pillar when the cab is displaced in the rising direction by a specific amount or more. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031495 | CAB FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - Provided is a cab for construction machine, having an excellent operator protection effect against a lateral load. Provided is a cab disposed on an upper frame of a construction machine, including a pair of rear pillars and a rear panel disposed therebetween. The rear panel includes an outer panel and an inner panel including a plurality of panel portions vertically arranged and a bridge portion partly bridging the panel portions vertically adjacent to each other at a position offset from a lateral center position of the rear panel. The bridge portion forms a low-strength portion having lower strength than that of the panel portions so as to make the low-strength portion include a bending point at which the rear panel is bent when a lateral load acts thereon through an outer rear pillar. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031496 | Low Drag Low Noise Devices Using Jet Flow Control - Low drag low noise devices are described herein that use passive jet flow control to reduce the drag and noise created by motor vehicles (e.g., motor vehicle side view mirrors and their main bodies) while the motor vehicles travel through a fluid. The low drag low noise devices described herein comprise a lengthwise axis, an outer body, and an inner body. The outer body and the inner body cooperatively define a channel through which fluid can pass during use. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031497 | AUTOMATIC STAIR-CLIMBING ROBOT PLATFORM - An automatic stair-climbing robot platform is provided. The automatic stair-climbing robot platform of the present invention includes a personal computer module; a USB-CAN interface module; a motor module, including a plurality of motors and controlled by the USB-CAN interface module; a Kinect sensor module, obtaining point cloud data and image data by sensing a terrain ahead and transmitting the point cloud data and image data to the personal computer module; a first inertial measurement unit, measuring a body tilt of the Kinect sensor module, and transmitting data of the body tilt of the Kinect sensor module to the personal computer module; and a second inertial measurement unit, measuring a body tilt of the automatic stair-climbing robot platform, and transmitting data of the body tilt of the automatic stair-climbing robot platform to the personal computer module. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031498 | METHOD FOR REDUCING NOISE FROM AN IDLER WHEEL - A method of reducing noise on an idler wheel of a track type tractor is provided. The idler wheel includes a tread surface and a retaining surface on an outer periphery. The method includes machining the tread surface to a depth less than a predefined tolerance limit. The method further includes forming a metal mesh on the tread surface wherein the metal mesh is structured to define space between the tread surface and metal mesh to form a three dimensional structure. The method includes filling the space between the three dimensional structure and the tread surface with a noise reducing material to a predefined height. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031499 | TORSIONAL ISOLATION OF A DRIVE SYSTEM - A hydraulic drive system may include a hydraulic motor and a drive sprocket. The hydraulic drive system may also include a torsional isolation member that is operably connected between the hydraulic motor and the drive sprocket. The torsional isolation member may be configured to operably disconnect the hydraulic motor from the drive sprocket when the drive sprocket reaches a predetermined torque load. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031500 | SYSTEM INCLUDING A WHEEL AND A REPLACEABLE WEAR PAD - A system. The system includes a wheel, a plurality of carrier members and a plurality of wear pads. Each of the plurality of carrier members are removably connected to the wheel. Each carrier member has at least one of the wear pads connected thereto. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031501 | VERSATILE OFF-ROAD CHAIR - An off-road chair comprises a U-shaped chassis configured to receive a rider in a wheel chair type (manual or electric); at least one wheel attached to the chassis; and a floor section. The floor section is configured to attach to the bottom of the U-shaped chassis and to provide a floor; be lowered to provide a ramp for the rider to get on the floor section; and be raised to attach to a bottom part of the U-shaped chassis. The U-shaped chassis is configured to receive a wheel chair type (manual or electric) carrying the rider. The off-road chair further comprises a front bumper attached to a front of the U-shaped chassis, wherein the front bumper is configured to swing up with respect to the U-shaped chassis, enabling the rider to get on the floor section; and be lowered to lock to the chassis and protect the rider. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031502 | Modular Towable Trailer System - A towable system includes a U-shaped chassis and a removable load module. The U-shaped chassis includes a first side member and an opposed side member that define a chassis separation distance. The opposed side members include respective mounting surfaces. A frame of the removable load module fits within the chassis separation distance and has complimentary surfaces to the respective mounting surfaces and support members. The support members and the frame are arranged to fit within an area defined by the U-shaped chassis. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031503 | METHOD OF MOUNTING AN INTERIOR ASSEMBLY WITH AN ADAPTER - A method of replacing an interior assembly includes removing a first interior assembly from a vehicle by detaching a first mounting base of the first interior assembly from a first mounting element adhesively attached at an in-cabin surface of the windshield of the vehicle. A second mounting element is provided and is attached at the in-cabin surface of the vehicle windshield at or near or at least partially around the first mounting element. A second mounting base of a second interior assembly is mounted at the first and second mounting elements, whereby the first and second mounting elements cooperate to support the second interior assembly at the vehicle windshield. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031504 | SIDE STAND OF MOTORCYCLE - A side stand mounted on a motorcycle includes: a leg portion brought into contact with a ground when the side stand stands; an attaching portion connected to a base end of the leg portion and having a pair of opposed walls; a collar extending through one opposed wall and brought into contact with an inner surface of the other opposed wall; a screw member inserted through the collar from an outer lateral side of the one opposed wall and screwed into a threaded hole of the other opposed wall; and a nut screwed onto a tip end portion of the screw member and tightened to an outer surface of the other opposed wall. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031505 | Auto-extending stabilizer wheel system for a child's bicycle - An auto-extending stabilizer wheel system for a child's provides a circular aperture, enabling the mounting of the wheel on the bicycle's rear axle or an existing structural bolt. Within the gearbox, a servomotor is provided and any one of several stabilizing mechanisms, to determine whether the bicycle is excessively tilting. A turn detection mechanism and a speedometer are installed on the front forks, to provide data to the gearbox on the angle and speed of a turn. A memory device retains a mobile application which stores data on safe, acceptable ranges of motion at different speeds. If the degree of tilt reaches an unacceptable range of motion at any time, the servomotor extends the wheel to provide stabilization. If the degree of tilt remains within 50 percent of the acceptable range of motion for the same pre-determined period of time, the wheel is retracted by the servomotor. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031506 | ELECTRIC BICYCLE - An apparatus includes a bicycle frame defining a bore, and a bicycle seat assembly including a post received in the bore. An indicating unit is configured to indicate a first position of the post along the bore for a first user and a second position of the post along the bore for a second user. An identification unit is configured to identify the first user and the second user. A computing device includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing instruction such that the processor is programmed to instruct the indicating unit to indicate the first position when the identification unit identifies the first user and to instruct the indicating unit to indicate the second position when the identification unit identifies the second user. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031507 | ELECTRIC BICYCLE - A bicycle includes a frame and a seat post removably engaged with the frame. A light source is supported by the seat post. A power source is supported by the seat post. A switch is disposed between the light source and the power source. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031508 | SUPPORT FOR BALLS AND A BICYCLE PROVIDED WITH THE SUPPORT FOR BALLS - A support for balls ( | 2016-02-04 |
20160031509 | Personal Protection Assembly - A personal protection assembly for protecting a user from foreign objects includes a clamp that may be coupled to a vehicle. A mount is movably coupled to the clamp. A pole is selectively coupled to the mount. The pole is retained on the vehicle such that the pole is positioned proximate a driver of the vehicle. A rod is coupled to and extends away from the pole. A wire is coupled to the rod. The wire may capture a foreign object when the vehicle is in motion. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031510 | Multifuntional hand guard - A multifunctional hand guard for a vehicle with a handlebar, said guard having at least three functional modes. The multifunctional hand guard includes: (a) a main hand guard body structure; (b) a cut out cover (insert); and (c) an adjustable guard shield, as well as attachment mechanisms. The cover may be inserted or removed and the shield may be up, down or in between or it may be removed, depending on weather conditions and the desire of the user. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031511 | LINK MECHANISM PROTECTION STRUCTURE FOR SADDLE TYPE VEHICLE - A link mechanism includes a shock absorber rod pivotally supported in an upwardly and downwardly swingable manner on a body frame. A shock absorber arm is disposed between a pair of left and right rod portions constituting the shock absorber rod. A front end portion of the shock absorber arm is connected to a lower end portion of a shock absorber unit, a rear upper end portion is connected to a swing arm, and a rear lower end portion is connected to a rear end portion of the shock absorber rod. A link guard covers at least an area from a front end portion of the shock absorber rod to the front end portion of the shock absorber arm on the lower side thereof to be fixed to and to spread over the pair of left and right rod portions. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031512 | STEP STRUCTURE FOR A SADDLE-RIDE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE INCLUDING SAME - A step structure of a saddle-ride type vehicle is configured to permit easy adjustment of a position and also of an angle of a step. A pair of opposed clamp pieces, that are formed as part of a step-support bracket provided to a vehicle body of a saddle-ride vehicle, are provided to sandwich an eccentric collar (rotor) from both sides thereof in a radial direction. The clamp pieces are configured to be tightened against the eccentric collar by a bolt, thereby non-rotatably fixing a position of the eccentric collar. The eccentric collar is configured such that when the clamp pieces are loosened, a shaft part of a step is pivotally movable in relation to a shaft insertion hole, and the step, supported by the shaft insertion part, can be adjustably rotated in relation to the step-support bracket. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031513 | ELECTRIC BICYCLE - A bicycle includes a handlebar and a vibration generator supported on the handlebar. A sensor is configured to detect an overcoming vehicle. A controller is configured to activate the vibration generator when the sensor detects an overcoming vehicle. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031514 | ELECTRIC BICYCLE - A bicycle includes a computing device including a processor and a memory. The processor is programmed to communicate with a user input device of a vehicle when the bicycle is docked to the vehicle. The processor is programmed to communicate with a mobile device when the bicycle is undocked from the vehicle. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031515 | Two-Wheeled Gyroscope-Stabilized Vehicle and Methods for Controlling Thereof - A two-wheel gyroscope-stabilized vehicle includes a stabilizing gyroscope, having a gyroscope frame and a gyroscope rotor rotatably mounted in the frame. The gyroscope frame is free to rotate relative to the vehicle body. The vehicle further comprises a support structure that connects the vehicle body and the vehicle wheels, wherein the supporting structure is adapted to move the wheels independently in relation to each other and to move the wheels in relation to the body independently thereof. The support structure helps to keep the vehicle stable when riding on rough terrain. Balancing of the vehicle is provided by maintaining a right angle between the axis of rotation of the gyroscope rotor and direction of the vehicle movement by means of the control system through changing the difference of rotation velocities of the wheels. Steering of the vehicle is provided by means of applying the roll control force to the body. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031516 | ELECTRIC BICYCLE - A bicycle includes a frame including first and second segments pivotable relative to each other between a folded position and an unfolded position. A magnet is fixed relative to the first segment. An electromagnet is fixed relative to the second segment and disposed in a magnetic field of the magnet when the frame is in the folded position. A controller is configured to power the electromagnet to repel the magnet to unfold the frame. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031517 | ELECTRIC BICYCLE - A bicycle includes a frame including first and second segments pivotable relative to each other between a folded position and an unfolded position. The first segment has a first face and the second segment has a second face facing the first face in the unfolded position. A hinge is disposed between the first and second faces. A locking device extends through at least one of the first and second faces. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031518 | STEERING MECHANISM FOR PEDAL DRIVEN VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a steering assembly for a vehicle, comprising two rotatable rods, oriented vertically and having a wheel attachment means on one end wherein wheels can be rotatably secured. The rods are connected to a first cross bar in such a way that enables the steering assembly to be attached to the vehicle frame and allows the rods to rotate. The rods are also rotatably attached to a second cross bar on the opposite end of the rod in such a way as to allow the rods to rotate. The rods are also attached to a steering means in a manner that enables them to be manually rotated in unison and which in turn pivots the wheels and steers the vehicle. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031519 | STEERING APPARATUS - A handle structure is provided that maintains strength and rigidity of a steering handle bar or object, is lightweight, and does not require a steering handle bar with a large rise (height). A steering column is rotatably supported by a head tube, while left and right fork legs are attached along a left and a right side of the steering column. The axle of the front wheel is rotatably supported by a dropout at a bottom end of the left and right fork legs. The top edges of the left and right fork legs adequately projects upward from the top end of the steering column. One steering handle bar is is supported by split couplers or connectors coupled to each top fork portion of the left and right front legs. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031520 | HANDLEBAR FIXING STRUCTURE - A handlebar fixing structure enabling a handlebar to be attached to a high position to provide high vibration absorbency. The handlebar fixing structure includes a handlebar, a handlebar post supported above a steering system, and a handlebar clamper for fixing the handlebar to the handlebar post. The handlebar clamper includes a first damper member and a second damper member disposed so as to sandwich a cylindrical portion of the handlebar post and the handlebar from a direction orthogonal to the vehicle widthwise direction. An elastic member is interposed between the first clamper member and the handlebar post and between the second damper member and the handlebar post. The first damper member and the second clamper member are coupled with each other by a bolt and include abutting faces for abutting with each other so as to receive an axial force of the bolt. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031521 | BICYCLE TENSIONING DEVICE - A tensioning device for bicycle front and rear wheel assemblies. A skewer assembly with a thumbnut is securable to the wheel assembly with a quick-release assembly. Portions of the skewer assembly are removable from the quick-release assembly by turning the thumbnut a partial turn, such as a quarter of a turn. Removal of the skewer assembly allows the front wheel to be removed. In another embodiment, the skewer assembly is able to be removed by turning the quick-release assembly by a partial turn, such as a quarter of a turn. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031522 | BICYCLE RIM BRAKE - A bicycle rim brake basically has a first brake arm, a second brake arm and a link. The first brake arm has a first coupling portion configured to pivot about a first pivot axis and a first mounting portion. The second brake arm has a second coupling portion configured to pivot about the first pivot axis and a second mounting portion. The second mounting portion is configured to mount a second friction member. The link is pivotally coupled to the second brake arm about a second pivot axis that is offset from the first pivot axis. The link has a coupling structure configured to be coupled with a movable member and a contact portion contacting the first brake arm. The coupling structure is spaced from the second pivot axis. The contact portion pivots the first and second brake arms about the first pivot axis as the link pivots about the second pivot axis. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031523 | BICYCLE CRANK ASSEMBLY - A bicycle crank assembly comprises a crank axle, a first crank arm, and a battery holding structure. The crank axle comprises a cavity and a first end portion. A battery unit is to be provided in the cavity. The first end portion has a first end opening which is in communication with the cavity. The first crank arm is configured to be mounted on the first end portion. The battery holding structure is configured to hold the battery unit in the cavity. The battery holding structure is configured so that the battery unit is replaceable through the first end opening in a state where the first crank arm is mounted on the first end portion of the crank axle. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031524 | ELECTRIC BICYCLE - An electric bicycle includes a motor and a controller. A heart rate monitor is programmed to communicate a heart rate signal representing a heart rate of an occupant to the controller. The controller is programmed to receive a destination distance of the electric bicycle relative to a predetermined destination. The controller is programmed to provide instruction to adjust power to the motor based at least on the heart rate signal and the destination distance. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031525 | ELECTRIC BICYCLE - An electric bicycle includes a crank, a driving gear and a driven gear spaced from each other, and a belt engaged with the driving gear and the driven gear. An electric motor is coupled to the driving gear. A freewheel is disposed between the crank and the driving gear. At least a portion of the motor is concentric about the freewheel. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031526 | BICYCLE SHIFTING CONTROL APPARATUS - A bicycle shifting control apparatus comprises a transmission controller and a speed changing part. The transmission controller is configured to control a bicycle transmission with an operating speed. The speed changing part is configured to change the operating speed of the bicycle transmission based on input information. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031527 | BICYCLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD - A method for actuating a bicycle electronic gearshift comprising the steps of: receiving a signal indicative of the heart rate of a cyclist using the bicycle; receiving a signal indicative of the power delivered by the cyclist; calculating a performance index as a function of the value of the signal indicative of the power and of the value of the signal indicative of the heart rate; obtaining a reference value for the performance index; comparing the calculated performance index with the reference value of the performance index; and, emitting a control signal as a function of the outcome of comparing step. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031528 | REINFORCING APPARATUS FOR DOUBLE HULL VESSEL - A reinforcing apparatus for a double hull vessel including outer and inner shell platings comprises ropes coupled to the inside of the outer shell plating so as to interconnect a bow and a stern of the vessel in a horizontal direction. The reinforcing apparatus for a double hull vessel includes ropes coupled to the inside of an outer shell plating so as to interconnect a bow and a stern of a vessel in a horizontal direction so that when a concentrated load is applied to the vessel during navigation of the vessel due to an external impact such as a collision between a reef or a ship and the vessel to cause a crack occur on the outer shell plating of the hull, the vessel can be supported in a horizontal direction perpendicular to a load application direction of the vessel, thereby effectively preventing the grown of the crack. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031529 | Towing Methods and Systems for Geophysical Surveys - Disclosed are methods and systems for controlling spread and/or depth in a geophysical survey. An embodiment discloses a submersible deflector, comprising: an upper portion comprising an upper fin section and upper foils disposed below the upper fin section, wherein at least one slot is defined between the upper foils; and a lower portion coupled to the upper portion and disposed below the upper portion, wherein the lower portion comprises a lower fin section and lower foils disposed above the lower fin section, wherein at least one slot is defined between the lower foils. Also disclosed are marine geophysical survey systems and methods of performing geophysical surveys. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031530 | MARKER-BUOY DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a marker-buoy deployment system having a launching module that becomes armed by inserting a marker buoy, then laterally launches a loaded marker buoy in response to a user command. In an illustrative embodiment, launching module may be spring operated. In some embodiments, the release device may be foot operated. In an exemplary embodiment, a safety device may prevent an accidental launch, for example, from a trailered boat. In some embodiments, a visual indicator may indicate whether the safety is on, or the buoy has been loaded or launched. In some embodiments, a deployed-buoy location system may record the location coordinates of one or more deployed marker buoys. In an exemplary embodiment, marker buoys may be loaded automatically from a magazine each time a marker buoy is deployed. In some embodiments, marker-buoys may advantageously be deployed by a boater whose hands are otherwise occupied. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031531 | LNG Ship or LPG Ship - To obtain an economical hull structure by employing an independent prismatic tank having a large tank volume with respect to a ship size and reducing material cost. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031532 | Kayak Seat - A kayak seat is provided that includes a seat base, and a seat pan supported by, and attached to, the seat base. The seat pan is made from a flexible material such that the seat pan is configured to be adjustable. The seat pan is configured to support the pelvis and thighs of a user seated in the seat pan. A seat back is attached to the seat base. A first adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust a position of the seat pan from a single point of adjustment. A second adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust a position of the seat back. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031533 | FR1 Lite Sport Pedal Fishing Boat - A lightweight, one person, square or pointed stern, canoe style fiberglass boat that is rigged for fishing and engineered to use an electric trolling motor having pedal steering and a roomy and comfortable cockpit with a padded seat, hands free tiller control pedals, a built in live well and an insulated cooler. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031534 | BUOYANT STRUCTURE - A buoyant structure having a hull, a main deck, an upper cylindrical side section extending downwardly from the main deck, an upper frustoconical side section, a cylindrical neck, a lower ellipsoidal section that extends from the cylindrical neck, an ellipsoidal keel and a fin-shaped appendage secured to a lower and an outer portion of the exterior of the ellipsoid keel. The upper frustoconical side section located below the upper cylindrical side section and maintained to be above a water line for a transport depth and partially below the water line for an operational depth of the buoyant structure. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031535 | ADJUSTABLE BOOT FOR A WATER SPORT DEVICE - A water sport device with an adjustable boot. The boot is mounted to a support on which the user rides. The boot includes separate toe and heel portions that are adjustable to fit the needs of the user, and to also accommodate different users. One or more rails extend along the support and provide for adjustment of the boot. Each of the one or more rails includes an adjustment mechanism that can be rotated by the user to move the toe and heel portions relative to each other to adjust the boot size. Each rail may also include a locking mechanism to prevent adjustment of the boot. When engaged, the locking mechanism may prevent any adjustment of the boot, or may prevent enlargement of the boot but allow for additional reduction in boot size. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031536 | BLACK BOX SYSTEM FOR LEISURE VESSEL - The present invention relates to a black box system for a leisure vessel and, more particularly, to a black box system for a leisure vessel which has a marine black box to interface a GPS receiving unit with various kinds of navigation data measuring devices and a camera unit, thereby checking problems in the vessel in real time, and which executes information stored in a portable memory with a marine black box application via a smart terminal to output the information on a display screen and to simultaneously store images and data at the time of an accident in a data storage server provided on land, thereby increasing portability and analyzing navigation data and images for a vessel when the vessel has been lost due to an unexpected accident. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031537 | ADJUSTABLE CIRCUMFERENTIAL SEAL - An adjustable circumference seal includes an envelope having an outer layer and an inner layer, with the inner layer defining a sealing surface. A circumferential closure is provided for constricting the inner layer of the envelope and thereby adjusting a circumference of the inner layer of the envelope. The closure includes a band having a first end and a second end, with a first cord guide at the first end and a second cord guide at the second end. A cord is threaded from the outer layer through a cord channel in the envelope, through the first cord guide of the band, through the second cord guide of the band and back through the cord channel. By pulling the cord, the circumference of the inner layer of the envelope is reduced until the sealing surface is brought into a sealing engagement. A cord lock far maintains the cord in a selected position. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031538 | JET PROPELLED WATERCRAFT - A jet propelled watercraft includes a front stopper that is disposed between a hull and an engine, that faces the hull across a space therebetween in an up-down direction, and that is made of an elastic material. The engine includes a crankshaft rotatable around a crankshaft axis, a crankcase that houses the crankshaft, a case cover attached to the crankcase, and a stopper attachment portion that is integral and unitary with the case cover and to which the front stopper is attached. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031539 | JET PROPELLED WATERCRAFT - A jet propelled watercraft includes a watercraft body, an engine in the watercraft body, a jet pump configured to generate a jet thrust by a driving force of the engine, an intake pipe configured to supply air to the engine, an air intake box, and a filter. The air intake box includes a connecting port connected to the intake pipe and an inlet configured to take in ambient air. The filter is disposed in a space in an internal space of the air intake box. The filter divides the space into a lower region and an upper region. The lower region is connected to the inlet and the upper region is located higher than the lower region and connected to the connecting port. The filter is configured to clean air taken into the internal space from the inlet and directed to the connecting port. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031540 | MARINE DUCTED PROPELLER JET PROPULSION SYSTEM - A jet propulsion unit for a marine vessel that comprises a diffuser/confusor; a steering control nozzle assembly; and a radius. The radius is introduced at a transition point between the diffuser/confusor and steering control nozzle assembly so that the diffuser/confusor can control a shape of water flow exiting the propulsion unit and can control corresponding acceleration over a large pressure differential presented by a wide range of vessel speeds, maneuvers and sea conditions. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031541 | WATERCRAFT AND MARINE PROPULSION DEVICE - A watercraft includes a hull, an engine, a fuel supply system, a phase separation detecting sensor, a control unit, and an informing device. The engine is attached to the hull. The fuel supply system includes a fuel tank and a fuel pipe. The fuel tank is disposed on the hull. The fuel pipe connects the fuel tank and the engine. The phase separation detecting sensor is attached to the fuel supply system and is configured to detect a possibility of occurrence of phase separation in a fuel. The control unit is configured or programmed to output an informing signal when a determination is made that the possibility of occurrence of phase separation in the fuel is high on a basis of an output of the phase separation detecting sensor. The informing device is configured to inform that the possibility of occurrence of phase separation in the fuel is high when receiving the informing signal from the control unit. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031542 | INTELLIGENT SEA WATER COOLING SYSTEM - A sea water cooling system including a first fluid cooling loop coupled to a first side of a heat exchanger and to a thermal load, a second fluid cooling loop coupled to a second side of the heat exchanger and including a pump for circulating fluid through the second fluid cooling loop, and a controller operatively connected to the pump, wherein the controller is configured to monitor an actual temperature in the first fluid cooling loop and to adjust a speed of the pump based on the monitored temperature to achieve a predetermined temperature in the first fluid cooling loop. The system may be selectively operable in one of a plurality of operating modes accordance, wherein in a first operating mode the pump is operated based entirely on cooling demands of the thermal load, and in a second operating mode the pump is operated to maintain a fluid pressure above a predefined pressure. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031543 | Cutter Rail Guide, Block, Armature, and Blade - An apparatus including a balloon envelope, a cutting blade secured to a blade block; a cutter guide rail secured above the balloon envelope, and an arm rotatable about a pivot point having an end secured to the blade block, wherein the end of the arm extends past the blade block, wherein the arm is releasably secured by a release member, and wherein release of the arm from the release member allows for a rotation of the arm, wherein the rotation of the end of the arm is guided by the cutter guide rail such that the cutting blade maintains contact with and cuts the balloon envelope during the rotation of the arm. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031544 | GLASS PANEL FOR A SPACE AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a glass panel for an aircraft suitable for a suborbital flight and an aeronautical flight, including an outer panel made of polycarbonate or aluminosilicate for temperature resistance, a main panel for pressure resistance, sized according to standard aeroplane safety factors, and an inner panel, providing redundancy for the main panel, sized with a minimum pressure margin, the outer, main and internal redundancy panels being separated from one another by spaces. The invention also relates to an aircraft including windscreen elements and portholes made using the glass panel. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031545 | FUEL TANK, MAIN WINGS, AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE, AIRCRAFT, AND MOVING BODY - The purpose of the present invention is to provide a fuel tank, main wings, an aircraft fuselage, an aircraft, and a moving body, which enable working hours and costs involved in a manufacturing process to be reduced, and weight increases to be prevented. The fuel tank includes a structural member in which carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) is used, the carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) including a reinforcing material that includes carbon fibers and a matrix that includes plastic. The structural member is formed by laminating a conductive sheet between prepregs of the carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). In this case, a cut surface of the structural member formed by cutting the structural member may be exposed on the inside in which fuel is stored. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031546 | LIFT-REDUCING APPARATUS FOR AIRCRAFT WINGS - Modern aircraft wings generally have a lower surface the rear part of which is concave over at least some of its length, for additional lift. Sometimes it is desirable to reduce the wing lift, for instance during turbulence. To this end the wing | 2016-02-04 |
20160031547 | Electronic Stopper in Actuator Control - A system and method of controlling a position of a structure. A position command indicating a desired position for the structure and a position feedback signal indicating the position of the structure are received. A position control signal is generated based on a difference between the desired position and the position indicated by the position feedback signal. A stop feedback signal relative to the position of the structure is received. A stop control signal is generated based on the stop feedback signal and a stop condition for the structure. One of the position control signal and the stop control signal is selected. The selected one of the position control signal and the stop control signal is provided to an actuator for controlling the position of the structure. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031548 | CAVITY ACOUSTIC TONES SUPPRESSION - A cavity system that tends to increase the thickness ( | 2016-02-04 |
20160031549 | CAVITY ACOUSTIC TONES SUPPRESSION - A cavity system that tends to increase the thickness ( | 2016-02-04 |
20160031550 | SUBMERGED VORTEX GENERATOR - A vortex generator may include a depression in an aerodynamic surface, and a vortex generator leading edge located in the depression. The vortex generator leading edge may include a leading edge upper surface. The leading edge upper surface may be positioned at or below a tangent line defined at a location along the aerodynamic surface upstream of the depression relative to an oncoming local flow. | 2016-02-04 |
20160031551 | LAMINAR FLOW WINGLET - An aircraft wing tip device may include a unitized, monolithic leading edge torque box that may be formed of polymer matrix fiber-reinforced material. The leading edge torque box may include a skin that may define a continuous, uninterrupted outer mold line surface extending aftwardly from a winglet leading edge by a distance of at least approximately 60 percent of a local chord length. The leading edge torque box may further include at least one internal component extending between opposing inner surfaces of the skin and being integrally formed therewith. | 2016-02-04 |