16th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160107625 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BRAKE PEDAL FEEL CONTROL - A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, adjusting the feel of a brake pedal based on a comparison between a predetermined level of resistance to an input braking force and a measured input braking force. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107626 | HYDRAULIC UNIT OF ELECTRONIC CONTROL BRAKE SYSTEM - A hydraulic unit of an electronic control brake system is disclosed. The hydraulic unit of the electronic control brake system includes a modulator block having a plurality of accommodating bores in which a plurality of valves and pressure sensors coupled to a master cylinder to control braking hydraulic pressure supplied towards vehicle wheels are installed. Passages connecting between the accommodating bores are formed in the modulator block, and the passages are formed to be divided into two layers. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107627 | DEVICE FOR OPERATING A BRAKE SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND ROTARY POSITION SENSOR - A device is provided for operating a brake system of a motor vehicle having an electric motor, which is configured for driving a pressure generation unit in order to generate hydraulic pressure; a housing block of a hydraulic unit, which is able to be connected to the pressure generation unit and the brake system of the motor vehicle; a control unit for controlling the electric motor; and a rotary position sensor of the electric motor, the electric motor being fixed in place on a first side of the housing block of the hydraulic unit, and the control unit being fixed in place on a second side, situated opposite from the first side, of the housing block of the hydraulic unit, and the rotary position sensor of the electric motor being situated in such a way that it detects a rotational frequency and/or an angular position of a rotor of the electric motor and is connected to the control unit by an opening developed in the housing block of the hydraulic unit. Also provided is a method for operating a brake system of a motor vehicle, and to a rotary position sensor. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107628 | Electromechanical braking device for a braking system and braking system for a vehicle - An electromechanical braking device for a braking system including a master brake cylinder including an electric motor, an adjustable output rod, and a gear, the electric motor being connected to the output rod at least via the gear so that a power transmission path is present via which a motor output is at least partially transmittable to the output rod so that the output rod is adjustable, the electromechanical braking device including at least one elastic component situated within the power transmission path which is configured so that the at least one elastic component is not compressible below a control point of the electromechanical braking device, but during the occurrence of pressure peaks in the master brake cylinder which are above the control point of the electromechanical braking device, the at least one elastic component is compressible. Also described is a braking system for a vehicle. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107629 | INTEGRATED DYNAMIC BRAKE APPARATUS - An integrated dynamic brake apparatus includes a hydraulic pressure generating unit configured to convert rotational power of a motor into linear reciprocating movement, a brake actuation unit including a master cylinder in which a pump piston included in the hydraulic pressure generating unit is accommodated, a valve block disposed over the motor and configured to control discharging of a fluid accommodated in the master cylinder, and an electronic control unit disposed at one side of the motor and configured to control the motor and the valve block, wherein the pump piston linearly reciprocates along a first axis perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the motor. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107630 | SHOCK DETECTION SYSTEM AND SHOCK DETECTION METHOD WITH VEHICLE AT REST - A shock detection system with a vehicle at rest includes a parking mechanism for locking rotation of a drive shaft which rotates a wheel of the vehicle, a revolution sensor for detecting a revolution speed of the drive shaft, and a shock detector for detecting a shock to the vehicle based on a magnitude and a frequency of variation in detection values of the revolution speed of the drive shaft detected by the revolution sensor in a state where the rotation of the drive shaft is locked by the parking mechanism. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107631 | BRAKE MONITORING ASSEMBLY FOR A RAIL SYSTEM - A brake monitoring assembly and method for monitoring a brake system of a train includes a plurality of train bogeys supporting each train car, each bogey having a wheel axle supporting wheels engaging a train track. Each wheel axle includes a tread brake and a disc brake. A tread brake actuator includes an extendable tread brake pushrod for actuating the tread brake. A disc brake actuator includes an extendable disc brake pushrod for actuating the disc brake. A pneumatic system provides pneumatic pressure for actuating the brakes and includes a sensor for monitoring pressure. Each brake actuator includes a sensor for detecting length of extension of a pushrod. A controller identifies a condition of the actuators when the pressure detected by the sensor is inconsistent with a length of extension of any of the pushrods and signals an indicator for indicating a condition of the actuators. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107632 | HYBRID VEHICLE AND SHIFTING CONTROL METHOD AND POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM THEREOF - The present disclosure discloses a shifting control method for a hybrid vehicle. The shifting control method includes: detecting operating parameters of the hybrid vehicle, where the operating parameters of the hybrid vehicle includes vehicle speed, vehicle acceleration as reflected from an accelerator-pedal signal and a current gear of the hybrid vehicle; determining a work mode of the hybrid vehicle; performing speed adjustment and shifting control to the first motor-generator according to a work mode and the operating parameters of the hybrid vehicle to implement shifting control of the hybrid vehicle, where the work mode includes an electric-vehicle mode and a hybrid-electric-vehicle mode. The method considers performing speed adjustment and shifting control under various working conditions. This improves smoothness and comfort of the vehicle and enlarges the use scope. The present disclosure further discloses a power transmission system of a hybrid vehicle and a hybrid vehicle. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107633 | HYBRID POWERTRAIN SPEED CONTROL - In at least one embodiment, a vehicle powertrain includes an engine and an electric machine mechanically coupled by a clutch. The powertrain also includes a torque converter configured to fluidly couple the electric machine to an output shaft. A controller is programmed to command a rotational speed output of the electric machine to the torque converter based on a predicted torque delivered across the clutch. The controller is further programmed to modify the command based on a difference between the commanded rotational speed output and an actual rotational speed output of the electric machine. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107634 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TORQUE OF HYBRID VEHICLE - A system for controlling torque controls torque during traction control of a hybrid vehicle which uses a motor and an engine as power sources. The system for controlling torque may include: a traction control system (TCS) that detects wheel slip of a front wheel or a rear wheel when the hybrid vehicle is accelerated and requests an intervention torque; a battery sensor that measures state of charge (SOC) in real time; and a vehicle controller that determines a set value of a limit torque according to the SOC transmitted from the battery sensor when requesting the intervention torque and decreases a motor torque according to the set value of the limit torque when the SOC is lower than a predetermined threshold, and then increases an engine torque by as much as the motor torque is decreased. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107635 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE - A control system for a plug-in hybrid vehicle includes a drive system including a starter motor, a transverse engine, and a motor/generator, and a power supply system including a high voltage battery, a capacitor, and a hybrid control module that controls charging and discharging of the capacitor. In the control system for an FF plug-in hybrid vehicle in which an external charging of the high-power battery is available, the hybrid control module starts the starter, performs mode selection control and charge/discharge control, maintains a capacitor voltage at or below a deterioration free voltage when the CS mode is selected during ignition on, and recharges the capacitor to a starter start-up permission voltage that allows the starter to start when a pre-forecast of the reverse transition from the CS mode to the CD mode is established. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107636 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - A control device according to the invention moves an operation point of an internal combustion engine such that a distribution of engine torque with respect to required torque is reduced and then carries out air-fuel ratio control for reducing an air-fuel ratio of the internal combustion engine in a case where an operation mode of the internal combustion engine should be switched from a lean combustion mode to a stoichiometric combustion mode. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107637 | CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR HYBRID ELECRIC VEHICLE - A control apparatus of a power transmission system is provided and includes an input shaft through which torque from an engine is input and first and second motor/generators. A planetary gear set is disposed on a line from the input shaft and an output shaft transmits torque from the planetary gear set and the second motor/generator to driving wheels. A battery supplies electricity to the first and second motor/generators and charges electricity generated therefrom. An HEV mode 1 in which an operation of a first brake and a second brake is released or an HEV mode 2 in which an operation of the second brake is operated is converted based on a mechanical maximum efficiency range, a required power of the engine, a speed ratio of a transmission, and an SOC of the battery. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107638 | HYBRID VEHICLE HAVING INTERACTIVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A hybrid vehicle includes: an engine; a driving motor/generator connected to an output shaft of the engine; a connection unit disposed between the engine and the driving motor/generator to separate the engine from the driving motor/generator when the engine is stopped and to connect the engine to the driving motor/generator when the engine is operated; a manual transmission connected to the driving motor/generator, for directly varying gear ratio without using an engine clutch according to a driving speed and a torque generated by the driving motor/generator and/or the engine; a position sensor for detecting a position of a manual gearshift lever; and a central control unit connected to the engine, the driving motor/generator, the connection unit, and the manual transmission. In order to perform a gearshift of the manual transmission, the central control unit separates the connection unit disposed between the engine and the driving motor/generator when the vehicle is stopped or driven at a preset speed or lower or connects the connection unit when the vehicle is driven at the preset speed or higher, and controls the driving motor/generator and/or the engine according to the detected position of the manual gearshift lever to adjust a speed of an input shaft of the manual transmission. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107639 | FAIL-SAFE CONTROL METHOD FOR ENGINE CLUTCH ACTUATOR AND APPARATUS THEREOF - A fail-safe control method and apparatus for an engine clutch actuator includes determining whether a driving mode of a hybrid vehicle is an electric vehicle (EV) mode. An oil pressure in a cylinder of the engine clutch actuator is measured when the driving mode of the hybrid vehicle is the EV mode. The oil pressure value in the cylinder is compared with a previously stored average pressure value. A motor of the engine clutch actuator rotates to decrease the oil pressure value in the cylinder t when the oil pressure value in the cylinder is greater than the previously stored average pressure value. An engine clutch is connected to an internal combustion engine as the oil pressure value in the cylinder decreases. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107640 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - To provide a vehicle control system capable of promptly achieving a travel motion along a travel path. A yaw moment control amount is imparted according to a traveling-direction virtual line extending from an ego vehicle in a traveling direction and a formed angle between the traveling-direction virtual line and a travel-path defining line. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107641 | VEHICLE ANTI-ROLLOVER SYSTEM - A work vehicle is provided having a first pair of wheels mounted to a vehicle body via a fixed axle and a second pair of wheels mounted to the vehicle body via a pivotable axle. The work vehicle includes an anti-rollover system with at least two load sensors mounted at an axle housing near different ones of the first pair of wheels to measure a downward force borne by each respective wheel, the at least two load sensors being operationally connected to a processor. The processor is configured to send anti-rollover commands to the anti-rollover system based on signals received from the at least two load sensors. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107642 | COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM USING DRIVER EYE MONITORING DURING GEAR CHANGE - A collision avoidance system is provided which includes a sensory system to determine a driver's intended forward or reverse travel direction by determination of a driver's head and eye position. A controller is provided that is cognizant of a driver's recent transmission gear shift to a forward or rearward direction. The controller prevents movement of the vehicle upon a conflict with the driver's intended travel direction and recent driver's gear shift. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107643 | OBJECT RECOGNITION APPARATUS - A sameness judgment unit of an object recognition apparatus sets a threshold value for a relative distance between the first object and the second object, for judging whether or not the first object and the second object are the same. If at least a portion of the first object exists on a travel path of a vehicle, and the second object exists outside of the travel path, the sameness judgment unit judges that the first object and the second object are different objects, even if the relative distance is less than or equal to the threshold value. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107644 | EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE - A method and device for transferring a vehicle travelling with lateral guidance support into a driving state with a reduced risk of the consequences of a collision in the event of the driver experiencing an emergency, wherein the speed of the vehicle is higher than a predefined limiting speed. The method detects a hands-off situation of the driver and outputs a hands-off warning in a hands-off phase and carries out a warning escalation in an escalation phase if there is no reaction to the hands-off warning, wherein initiation of the escalation phase is prevented if a predefined blocking condition is satisfied. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107645 | DEPARTURE PREVENTION SUPPORT APPARATUS - A departure prevention support apparatus includes a lane boundary sign recognizing part configured to recognize a lane boundary sign; a departure detecting part configured to detect a departure of the host vehicle from the lane boundary sign; and a target travel line generating part configured to generate a target travel line if the departure detecting part detects the departure, wherein the target travel line includes a first target travel line for reducing the departure, and a second target travel line for modifying a direction of the host vehicle whose departure has been reduced after having traveled along the first target travel line; wherein the target travel line generating part sets one of the first target travel line and the second target travel line such that it is substantially straight, depending on a direction of the departure and a direction of a curvature of the lane boundary sign. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107646 | Vehicle Operation Based On Activity Tracking - A vehicle includes a vehicle computing system (VCS) and an adaptive cruise control module, a lane departure warning (LDW) module, a navigation system, or an alert mechanism (e.g., audible, visual or tactile). The VCS communicates with an activity tracking device worn by a vehicle driver. The activity tracking device detects and records biometric characteristics of the driver, and is capable of exchanging data with the VCS. The VCS generates at least one output signal based on data from the activity tracking device. An adaptive cruise control module may increase the distance between the vehicle and a tracking vehicle based on the signal. A navigation system may generate a recommended parking location based on a difference between step goals and current steps detected by the activity tracking device. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107647 | Self-Propelled Civil Engineering Machine And Method Of Controlling A Civil Engineering Machine - A civil engineering machine and a method of controlling the machine are based on the position of at least one reference point which is relevant to the control of the civil engineering machine being changed, as the civil engineering machine moves, as a function of a relative position of the at least one reference point relative to a desired path of travel. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107648 | ADAPTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM - An adaptive automatic transmission control system responds to stopping of a vehicle for reducing torque absorption by an automatic transmission and movement of and range to obstructions forward from a vehicle for reengaging the automatic transmission after a stop. The torque converter is released from its reduced torque absorption mode under one of three circumstances: 1) the brake pedal is released; 2) the detected obstruction moves outside a first predefined maximum range; and, 3) the detected obstruction moves outside a second predefined maximum range and at greater than a predefined minimum speed. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107649 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A vehicle control system is configured to decrease a value of the index upon reduction in an absolute value of acceleration detected continuously during propulsion of the vehicle to fall below a predetermined value toward zero, as compared to that of a case in which the absolute value of the instant acceleration is larger than the predetermined value (steps S | 2016-04-21 |
20160107650 | VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING FUEL-EFFICIENCY DURING TEMPORARY STOP - A method for improving fuel-efficiency during a temporary stop may include dividing, by an engine control apparatus, a neutral control condition into a neutral control entry and a neutral control release during a D-stage temporary stop, determining, a neutral control entry D-stage target RPM at a time of the neutral control entry, and a neutral control release D-stage target RPM at a time of the neutral control release, and RPM shifting the neutral control entry D-stage target RPM to a speed gradient conforming to a transmission clutch release time of a transmission control apparatus at a time of a neutral control after the neutral control entry and RPM shifting the neutral control release D-stage target RPM to a speed gradient conforming to a clutch coupling time of a transmission by the transmission control apparatus at a time of a neutral control after the neutral control release | 2016-04-21 |
20160107651 | METHOD FOR REGULATING A DRIVE TRAIN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method of regulating a vehicle drive-train in which actuation of an automatic starting element is regulated when starting the vehicle, and, during this regulation, monitoring a predetermined travel direction, reception of a brake release command and reception of a drive command. Furthermore, after receipt of the release command, the vehicle is held stationary, by a holding operation of the vehicle, until the drive command is received. If movement of the vehicle in a direction opposite to the predetermined travel direction is detected, actuation of the starting element is increased to a firmer engagement level. Once the driver releases the brake and until the drive command is received, if further movement of the vehicle, in the predetermined travel direction, is detected, then actuation of the starting element is decreased toward a lesser engagement level. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107652 | CLUSTER CONTROL SYSTEM OF VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF - A cluster control system of a vehicle may include a cluster controller for controlling a cluster, an engine controller for controlling an engine and supplying an engine revolutions per minute (RPM) to the cluster controller, and a transmission controller for controlling a transmission and supplying a virtual engine RPM according to a shifting type to the cluster controller when a shifting event occurs. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107653 | 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. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107654 | USER INPUT ACTIVATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A user input activation method comprising operating in a deactivated mode in which a controller refrains from accepting input from a user input device, detecting a first presence condition at a first predetermined location, and detecting a second presence condition at a second predetermined location. The method further comprises changing, when the first presence condition and the second presence condition simultaneously exist, from operating in the deactivated mode to operating in an activated mode in which input from the user input device is accepted by the controller, and refraining from changing while the first presence condition and the second presence condition fail to simultaneously exist, and remaining in the activated mode while the first presence condition continues to exist. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107655 | OPERATING METHOD FOR A VEHICLE IN MANUAL MODE AND IN AUTONOMOUS MODE - An operating method for a vehicle includes a driving in manual mode, in which a longitudinal movement and a lateral movement are controlled by a human driver, and a driving in autonomous mode, in which the longitudinal movement and the lateral movement are controlled by an automated system. In the method, an alerting of the human driver is activated in particular in autonomous mode when the automated system receives a first distance that separates the vehicle from an end of the zone in which the autonomous mode is authorized. An automatic stopping of the vehicle before reaching the zone end is activated in autonomous mode when the human driver does not resume control of the vehicle after receiving the first distance from the automated system. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107656 | METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF AN ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE - An exemplary method includes changing a scheduled preconditioning cycle of an electrified vehicle in response to a period without a key cycle of the electrified vehicle. Another exemplary method includes communicating an alert to an operator of an electrified vehicle in response to at least one preconditioning cycle of the electrified vehicle without a key cycle of the electrified vehicle. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107657 | UNIVERSAL MULTI-ROLE AIRCRAFT PROTOCOL - The Curtis Protocol, an aircraft control interface, is provided. The Curtis Protocol standardizes the division and selection of aircraft flight regimes and flight modes within the selected flight regime. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107658 | CARRYING STRUCTURE OF A RAIL VEHICLE - A carrying structure of a rail vehicle upon which a carriage body is supported by coupling elements, where at least one coupling element is connected to the carrying structure via a positive and/or non-positive connection, and where at least a part of the carrying structure below or above the connection or at least one surface upwardly delimiting the coupling element is configured as a supporting element such that the coupling element can be attached at any desired location on the rail vehicle with little effort. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107659 | RAILCAR COUPLER CORE WITH VERTICAL PARTING LINE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A method of casting a core includes the steps of preparing a first half of a corebox, preparing a second half of a corebox such that the parting line of a core formed from the first and second coreboxes runs along the vertical axis of the core. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107660 | RAILWAY VEHICLE - The invention relates to a self-propelled vehicle ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160107661 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING IN A VEHICLE CONSIST - Systems and methods for communicating in a vehicle consist wirelessly communicate (using communication assemblies disposed onboard a vehicle consist) a movement control data message via a first wireless communication path between a lead vehicle and a remote vehicle of the vehicle consist. The vehicle consist includes the lead vehicle and the remote vehicle operably coupled with each other to travel along a route. A non-movement control data message also is wirelessly communicated, but via a different, second wireless communication path between the lead vehicle and the remote vehicle. The movement control data message is communicated to remotely control operation of the remote vehicle from the lead vehicle. The non-movement control data message is communicated to remotely report a status of a component onboard the remote vehicle. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107662 | METHOD OF DETERMINING A POSITION OF A VEHICLE ON A GUIDEWAY - A method of determining a position of a vehicle on a guideway includes detecting a position of the vehicle relative to a first reflective positioning element along the guideway. The method also includes detecting a unique identification code of a transponder along the guideway, wherein the transponder is located a first known distance along the guideway from the first reflective positioning element. The method further includes determining the position of the vehicle, using a position determining system, based on a modulated reflection signal received from the transponder, a first non-modulated reflection signal received from the first reflective positioning element, and the first known distance. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107663 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING AND UPDATING WAYSIDE DEVICES - Methods and systems relate to establishing a communication link with a wayside device, determining whether or not to at least one of update or configure the wayside device in dependence upon at least one update parameter, and when it is determined to update or configure the wayside device, updating or configuring the wayside device from a remote location. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107664 | Broken Rail Detection System for Communications-Based Train Control - A system and method for detecting broken rails in a track of parallel rails includes at least one first broken rail detection module configured to measure a current through the track and a central control system configured to determine a location of at least one train on the track. The at least one first broken rail detection module is configured to send the central control system a signal based on the measured current. The central control office is configured to determine if a broken rail exists on the track and/or a location of the broken rail on the track based at least partially on the measured current and the location of the at least one train on the track. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107665 | Apparatus For Generating Action Recommendations For The Driver Of A Rail Vehicle - An apparatus for generating action recommendations for the driver of a rail vehicle includes a device that can be carried by the driver in order to provide a type of apparatus that can be retrofitted quickly and easily to an existing rail vehicle. The device has at least one data interface unit for receiving basic data, a memory unit for storing at least one program module, a processing unit provided for executing the program module in order to generate the action recommendations at least on the basis of the basic data, and an output unit for outputting the action recommendations. A rail vehicle having the apparatus is also provided. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107666 | LIVESTOCK CHUTE PULLER AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A cart enabling a single person to pull a livestock chute across the ground. The cart includes a bar having a handle and wheels provided at opposing ends. The bar includes first and second members pivotally engaged together. A crossbar pivotally mounted on the bar includes first and second arms configured to engage handles on a lower front end of the chute. When the bar is in a collapsed position, where the first and second members are disposed at an angle to each other, the first and second arms are insertable into the chute handles. When the bar is moved to an erected position, where the first and second members are aligned along the same plane, a force is applied to a footrest on the bar. The arms lift the front end of the chute off the ground and the cart's wheels move under the front end of the chute. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107667 | MOBILE TRANSPORTING MEANS - A manually movable transporting means that is nestable with identical transporting means has a chassis equipped with longitudinal members, said chassis carrying a loading and/or nesting device which is mounted on the chassis so as to be movable about respective horizontal axes and rests on at least one support. A supporting element is provided at the front end of the loading and/or nesting device and at least one inclined deflector surface is arranged in the rear region of the transporting means, said deflector surface dropping obliquely towards the rear and being designed to receive the supporting element of a further identical transporting means driven onto said surface, which means can be pushed into a transporting means located in front. At least one clearance is formed next to each support, wherein, as viewed in the horizontal view of the transporting means and in the longitudinal direction thereof, each deflector surface is pictured as being located in a clearance. When two transporting means are nested, each deflector surface of one transporting means uses or takes up the clearance assigned to the deflector surface of the other transporting means. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107668 | FOLDABLE CASE INCLUDING CUP AND MOBILE DEVICE HOLDER - A folding carrying case includes an internal compartment pivotally retaining a pair of support members therein. One of the support members is pivotally attached to an inner surface of the carrying case and includes a passage for retaining a cup therein. The other support member is pivotally attached the one support member and in an active position is inclined for supporting a mobile device thereon. The carrying case further includes an upstanding flange for receiving and retaining a strap of a purse or other carrying device. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107669 | PROTECTION DEVICES FOR SHOPPING CARTS - According to embodiments of the invention, systems, methods and devices are directed to a shopping cart with safety features which prevent or reduce the risk of injury caused to those using the cart as well as those in the vicinity of the shopping cart. A wheelbase of the shopping cart may have a set of wheels. Each wheel may have an airbag stored therein. The airbag may be deployable from any one of the wheels such the wheel is engulfed, fully or partially, within the inflated airbag. A pressure sensor may be attached to each of the wheels. The pressure sensor may constantly monitor the force being exerted in the wheel in order to identify moments when the traction may be comprised or when the cart may be at risk of toppling over. A speed or velocity sensor is attached to the wheelbase to monitor and detect for excessive speeds. The airbags may be inflatable by one or more compressed air or compressed gas cylinders or vessels. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107670 | STROLLER ROLLER - A stroller roller, configured to be attached to a stroller having a frame attached to a wheel. The stroller roller includes a wheel clamp assembly configured to grasp the wheel. An extendable arm assembly is attached to the wheel clamp assembly. A frame clamp assembly is attached to the extendable arm assembly and configured to grasp the frame. The frame clamp assembly pushes the extendable arm assembly causing the wheel clamp assembly to rotate the wheel both clockwise and counterclockwise. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107671 | HAND CART BRAKING SYSTEM - An improved braking system for a hand cart is disclosed. The braking system is designed to be hand operated and to provide a simple mechanical stopping system for the cart. The system is lightweight and can be done at a lower cost than conventional braking systems and can prevent binding of the tires into the brakes. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107672 | ANTI-TIPPING STROLLER DEVICE - An anti-tipping/stand device for providing support for a stroller or similar device includes a clamp mechanism structured to be coupled to a portion of the stroller and a support system or “stand” portion selectively coupled to the clamp mechanism. The stand portion is selectively rotatable relative to the clamp mechanism among a plurality of positions for the user. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107673 | CHILD SEAT CARRIAGE - Systems and methods for transporting an object on a carriage in tandem with a wheeled case are presented. A carriage in one embodiment includes a generally planar platform supported by one or more rolling members, a fence strap for holding the seat against a fence that extends upwardly from the platform, and an anchor strap connecting the seat to the wheeled case. The carriage may be used to transport any object or seat, such as a child safety seat. In another embodiment, the platform includes a leading section connected to a trailing section. The trailing section may include an opening that is sized shaped to receive at least a portion of the rolling members therethrough when the two sections are folded together. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107674 | Steering Wheel Cover Having Clips - A cover for a steering wheel of an automobile includes at least one fastening member that has a plurality of resilient, generally C-shaped clips that are spaced apart to define an outer periphery. Each clip includes a base portion and first and second oppositely disposed arms. The clips are configured to be received over the rim of a steering wheel, whereby the cover may be selectively attached to and removed from the steering wheel. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107675 | Steering Apparatus - A steering apparatus capable of easily and sufficiently mitigating rattles and rattling sounds during a positional adjustment of a steering wheel without affecting the operability of a pivot lever is provided. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107676 | STEERING APPARATUS - A steering apparatus includes a first member which rotates together with an operation lever which is operated to rotate and a third member which is supported rotatably via a friction reducing mechanism by a second member which is restricted from rotating. A cam mechanism which brings a fixed side plate into press contact with a column side plate includes an axially facing surface which is provided on the first member and on which a cam surface is formed, an axially facing surface which is provided on the third member, rolling elements which are interposed between both the axially facing surfaces, and a retainer which holds the rolling elements and which is restricted from rotating by the second member. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107677 | STEERING DEVICE - Column moving direction is referred to as first direction, opposite direction to the first direction is referred to as second direction, and direction which is orthogonal to the first direction is referred to as third direction. First suspending bolt is in contact with cylindrical surface which is formed by end portion of first elongated slot in second direction to thereby be positioned in relation to the second direction and the third direction. Second suspending bolt is positioned only in relation to the second direction by inner surface of end portion of second elongated slot in the second direction. Positions of portions of the end portions of the elongated slots which are situated farthest in the second direction are made equal to each other with respect to the second direction, and both the suspending bolts are aligned in position with respect to the first direction. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107678 | DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE METHOD WITH POSITION CONTROL - A driver assistance system ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160107679 | STEERING ASSIST APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - Provided is a steering assist apparatus ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160107680 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT - [Problem] An object of the present invention is to provide an electric power steering control unit that detects the vibration components of the vibration compressing object such as the handle and current command value based on an expression of Fourier series of which calculation capacity is small, changes a gain of the PI control section at only a time when the vibration of the predetermined frequency continues during the predetermined time or more and compresses the vibration, and improves the steering feeling. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107681 | STEERING SYSTEM WITH MAGNETIC TORQUE OVERLAY - A steering system with magnetic torque overlay of a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a hydraulic valve and differential-pressure transducer that monitors pressure created by the valve due to torque exerted by a driver of the vehicle in various directions on a steering wheel thereof. The transducer is fastened to a recirculating ball steering gear. A magnetic actuator generates an output of torque required from the steering gear for a maneuver of the steering wheel and applies the torque to the valve independently of input by the driver. A permanent magnet is located proximate the actuator. A control module calculates an appropriate amount of electric current and sends it to the actuator to generate the output torque. The torque is added to or subtracted from the system in any of the directions independently of the driver input by the pressure-monitoring and inputs from the vehicle into the control module. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107682 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL - A method for steering control of a vehicle having an actuator which turns steered wheels of the vehicle. The steering control method comprises obtaining a location of a target point at a look-ahead distance away from the vehicle based on a maneuver the vehicle is performing, predicting a forward location of the vehicle at the look-ahead distance away from the vehicle, determining a distance between the location of the target point and the forward location, computing a normalized error by dividing the distance with the look-ahead distance, and determining a steering control command based on an integration of the normalized error. The actuator then turns the steered wheels of the vehicle according to the steering control command so as to steer the vehicle to perform various maneuvers. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107683 | REAR WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A rear wheel steering system may include: a vehicle speed detection unit configured to detect a vehicle speed; a steering angle detection unit configured to detect a steering angle based on an operation of a steering wheel; a pinion angle detection unit configured to detect a pinion angle based on an operation of the steering wheel; a rear wheel driving unit configured to steer rear wheels; and a control unit configured to receive the vehicle speed, the steering angle, and the pinion angle from the vehicle speed detection unit, the steering angle detection unit, and the pinion angle detection unit, calculate a target rear wheel steering angle for steering the rear wheels, calculate a final rear wheel steering angle at which a steering point of the rear wheels is adjusted using a steering angle speed, the vehicle speed, and the pinion speed, and operate the rear wheel driving unit. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107684 | VEHICLE FRONT SUSPENSION - A transverse link has an inboard side and an outboard side. A steering knuckle has an upper end, a wheel supporting section and a lower end. The lower end is pivotally coupled to the outboard side of the transverse link. A strut has an upper end and a lower end. An upper knuckle breakaway structure attaches the upper end of the steering knuckle to the lower end of the strut. The upper knuckle breakaway structure has a frangible part that releases the upper end of the steering knuckle from the lower end of the strut upon application of a prescribed rearward directed force. A transverse link breakaway structure couples the inboard side of the transverse link to a lower suspension support structure such that upon application of the prescribed rearward directed force the inboard side of the transverse link is released from the lower suspension support structure. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107685 | Steering Knuckle for a Vehicle - A steering knuckle to be used with the steering assembly of a vehicle such as a farming tractor is disclosed. The steering knuckle comprises preconfigured attachment areas where attachment element(s) or bracket(s) can be releasably yet rigidly secured. The attachment areas may be further reinforced with additional knuckle material (e.g. metal, metallic alloy). The steering knuckle therefore provides predetermined and preconfigured attachment location(s) where a wheel-replacing track system can be secured, thereby allowing the track system to be mounted to the vehicle while avoiding attachment at inconvenient or weak locations. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107686 | DRIVE CONFIGURATIONS FOR SKID STEERED VEHICLES - A controlled differential adapted to couple two shafts and steer input, such as those provided in a drive configuration for a skid steered vehicle, the controlled differential comprising: a pair of planet carriers arranged to turn with respective shafts; a pair of ring gears interconnected by a cross-shaft such that the ring gears rotate in common; planet gears and a pair of sun gears, the sun gears being coupled to at least one steer motor to enable rotation of the sun gears in mutually opposite senses upon input from the steer motor. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107687 | DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE AND DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD - A driving support apparatus has a controller that performs a lane keeping assist that controls a vehicle such that the lateral position of the vehicle is a target lateral position in a running lane, recognizes a lane change operation by the driver for a lane change of the vehicle from the running lane to an adjacent lane, and, when it is determined that steering torque in a lane change direction by the driver has changed from a predetermined threshold or more to less than the predetermined threshold after the lane change operation is recognized and before it is determined that a previously set lane change operation termination condition has been met, sets the lateral position of the vehicle at the time of the determination as the target lateral position. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107688 | DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM INCLUDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH A ROAD MAP - A driver assistance system and a method for storing additional information for a road map for a driver assistance system are provided, the supplementary information concerning location- and/or time-specific compliance with traffic rules being stored. The supplementary information is taken into account by the driver assistance system. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107689 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRIVER ASSISTANCE - A driver assisting apparatus including a top view image output unit that outputs a top view image at a view point at which a surrounding of the vehicle is downwardly watched from a top, a lane detecting unit that detects a left lane boundary of the vehicle and a right lane boundary of the vehicle from the top view image using a top hat filter, a speed measuring unit that outputs a speed of the vehicle, and an integrated control unit that selects and operates one of a parking assisting function and a lane departure warning function in accordance with the speed. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107690 | PARKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A parking assistance device assists the operation of steerable wheels for the entry of a vehicle into a parking space by the automatic control of a steering device. Upon execution of the automatic control, an entry path for moving the vehicle to the parking position is calculated, and also, a target steered angle for moving the vehicle along the entry path is calculated, and the actual steered angle is detected. If the target steered angle is an angle closer to the neutral angle than the actual steered angle, then the operation of the steering wheel through the automatic control is stopped. If the target steered angle is not at an angle closer to the neutral angle than the actual steered angle, then the operation of the steering wheel through the automatic control is executed. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107691 | Automated Parking Process Comprising Additional Correction Move - A method performs an automated process for parking a motor vehicle in a longitudinal parking space, wherein the vehicle automatically controls the longitudinal and transverse movement of the vehicle and the vehicle is moved, in one or more moves, into a position in the longitudinal parking space in which the vehicle is aligned in the longitudinal direction substantially parallel to a lateral delimitation line of the longitudinal parking space and is at a permissible distance from the lateral delimitation line of the longitudinal parking space. The method is characterized in that the distance from a front delimiting object of the parking space is determined in the aligned position and, depending on the distance, the vehicle performs an additional correction move, in which the vehicle is moved in the forward or reverse direction under automatic control with a steering angle of substantially zero degrees. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107692 | MULTI-CHAMBER PROFILE HAVING AN INSERT PART FOR FIXING AN ATTACHMENT PART - A hollow profile has at least one internal partition for forming chambers, in which, in order to fix an attached part to the hollow profile, an insert part is arranged in a mounting position within one chamber, and the insert part has a connecting means for producing a connection to the attached part. The insert part is formed as a multi-chamber profile having a profile direction extending perpendicular to the profile direction of the hollow profile and perpendicular to the partition, for an interface of the insert part, resting on an outer boundary wall of the hollow profile, to have a journal-like connecting flange which, in order to fix the insert part in the mounting position, engages with a form fit in a through opening in the boundary wall. The insert part is formed with a length in the profile direction of the insert part so as to enable insertion of the insert part into the chamber of the hollow profile and for positioning the same in the mounting position. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107693 | Vehicle Body - A vehicle body, preferably for a motor vehicle with four wheels, includes two side members extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, at least one support, which extends in the vehicle transverse direction between the two side members, and at least one molded foam part that reinforces the vehicle body. The foam part is arranged in a lateral structure of the vehicle body at the height level of the support. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107694 | VEHICLE LOWER PORTION STRUCTURE - A vehicle lower portion structure includes a suspension member, an inclined portion, and a receiving portion. The suspension member is disposed at a lower portion of a space portion at a vehicle body front side of a vehicle cabin. The inclined portion is provided at a vehicle body structural member that is further toward a vehicle body rear side than a rear portion of the suspension member, and has an inclined surface that, when the suspension member moves toward a vehicle body rear side, guides the suspension member toward a vehicle body lower rear side. The receiving portion has a receiving surface that, when the suspension member moves toward a vehicle body obliquely rear side as seen in plan view, receives the suspension member. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107695 | CONNECTION STRUCTURE OF A VEHICLE - A connection structure of a vehicle includes a fender apron upper extending in a length direction of the vehicle, a front side member extending in a length direction of the vehicle, a front reinforcement, a bumper, and a back beam mounted in an inner side of the bumper. A front end portion of the fender apron upper is connected to one end of the front reinforcement and a rear end portion of the fender apron upper is connected to at least one of a cowl and a front pillar. A front end portion of the front side member is connected to the back beam and a rear end portion of the front side member is connected to a lower portion of the vehicle body. The other end of the front reinforcement is coupled to a front side portion of the front side member in the length direction thereof. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107696 | VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE - A vehicle front structure including: a front side member in a side part of a vehicle that extends in a longitudinal direction; apron upper member above the front side member; and apron lower member that bridges between the upper member and a front end portion of the front side member. The lower member includes: a first end portion fixedly attached to the upper member and extending toward the front of the vehicle; an upper bent portion bent toward the bottom from the first end portion; an intermediate joint portion extending linearly from the upper bent portion toward the bottom; a lower bent portion bent toward the front from the intermediate joint portion, and the lower bent portion including a second end portion that is provided by a distal end portion of the lower bent portion, the second portion being fixedly attached to the front portion of the first side member. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107697 | DEVICE FOR GENERATING AN IMPULSE ACTING ON A VEHICLE IN A TRANSVERSE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE - A device for generating an impulse acting on a vehicle in a transverse direction of the vehicle, resulting from energy released in an offset impact of the vehicle against an obstacle, includes a compression-resistant beam extending in the transverse direction, a support member for attaching the beam in a rest position to a subframe or a body structure of the vehicle, an activator for moving the beam substantially in the transverse direction in the event of an accident, and a coupling device which cooperates is operatively connected, at least during movement of the beam in the transverse direction, with a drive unit or aggregate and deflects the drive unit relative to the vehicle's body in the transverse direction at least in the region of the operative connection. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107698 | VEHICLE UPPER STRUCTURE - A vehicle upper structure includes a roof side rail, a first roof R/F, and a gusset. The roof side rail extends in a vehicle front-rear direction. The first roof R/F has a first bulging portion and a first flange portion, and extends farther toward an inside of a vehicle cabin in a vehicle width direction than the roof side rail. The gusset is arranged extending between the roof side rail and an end portion of the first roof R/F in the vehicle width direction, and has a second bulging portion and a second flange portion on an inner end portion on the inside in the vehicle width direction. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107699 | WHEEL CATCHER ASSEMBLY - A wheel catcher assembly can inhibit a wheel from moving toward a passenger compartment of a vehicle when an external force is applied to the vehicle. The wheel catcher assembly generally includes an energy absorbing bracket and a plate coupled to the energy absorbing bracket. The energy absorbing bracket includes a plurality of ridges and grooves so as to define a waveform portion. The plate is coupled to the energy absorbing bracket at the ridges such that an external force applied to the wheel catcher assembly is transferable from the plate to the energy absorbing bracket. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107700 | VEHICLE BODY SIDE STRUCTURE - A vehicle body side structure includes an outer panel which includes a side sill outer part and a center pillar outer part, a rear fender which is overlapped the outside of the outer panel, an inner panel which is mounted on the vehicle cabin side of the outer panel and a stiffener. The center pillar outer part includes an inclined part which is inclined backward and upward. The inner panel and the stiffener include an inner protrusion and a stiffener protrusion, respectively, which protrude backward and downward from the inclined part. A lower end of the rear fender is joined to the inner protrusion and the stiffener protrusion. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107701 | VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - A vehicle body structure is configured in such a manner that a left center pillar is covered with a left pillar garnish and a left gusset is joined to the upper end of the left center pillar. The left center pillar is provided with a pillar bead protruding toward the outside of a vehicle compartment. The left gusset is provided with a gusset bead that protrudes toward the vehicle compartment along the pillar bead. The gusset bead and the pillar bead form a first closed cross-section. An engagement section that is insertable into a first opening of the first closed cross-section is provided at the upper end of the left pillar garnish. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107702 | Vehicle Body with a Reinforcing Component of the Nodes and the Hinge of the Tailgate Frame - A vehicle body with a shell-type design includes at least one lateral frame, a tailgate frame which is connected to a node of the vehicle body by the lateral frame, and a reinforcing component which extends from the tailgate frame into the lateral frame. The tailgate frame and the lateral frame are each composed of an upper shell and a lower shell, and the reinforcing component is arranged between the upper and lower shells of the tailgate frame and the lateral frame. A hinge reinforcement for a hinge of a tailgate is formed in the reinforcing component in the region of the tailgate frame. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107703 | Vehicles Having A Cross-Vehicle Stabilizing Structure - Vehicle structures for dissipating energy associated with a collision are described herein. In one embodiment, a vehicle includes a first side support extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction, a second side support extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction and spaced apart from the first side support in a vehicle lateral direction that is transverse to the vehicle longitudinal direction, and a cross-vehicle stabilizing structure extending between the first side support and the second side support, the cross-vehicle stabilizing structure including a first joint portion coupled to the first side support, the first joint portion including a stiffness-reducing portion positioned within a perimeter of the first joint portion, a second joint portion coupled to the second side support, and a cross-vehicle stabilizer portion coupled to the first joint portion and the second joint portion. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107704 | VEHICLE BODY LOWER PORTION STRUCTURE - A vehicle body lower portion structure that may prevent or suppress an occurrence of cracks in a support plate even if a load from an obstacle on a road surface is inputted at an end portion of the support plate. Support portions are configured at a stack frame. Lower faces of flange portions of a metal plate member are fixed to the support portions via adhesive layers. Extended end portions are formed extending from the support portions at a front end portion and a rear end portion of the stack frame. At each extended end portion of the stack frame, an inclined portion is formed. The inclined portion is inflected toward a vehicle body upper side from a projected portion of the support portion, and is inclined to a side away from the flange portion of the metal plate member. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107705 | CONDUCTIVE POLYAMIDE COMPOSITION AND ARTICLE - An electrically conductive polyamide composition includes specific amounts of a polyamide-6, a poly(phenylene ether), talc, a hydrogenated block copolymer, carbon nanotubes, and a compatibilizing agent for the polyamide-6 and the poly(phenylene ether). The composition can contain little or no polyamide-6,6. The composition is useful for fabricating articles including automotive exterior side sill panels, and automotive exterior door panels. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107706 | CARGO VEHICLE AND MOLDING ASSEMBLY FOR A CARGO VEHICLE - A cargo compartment for use with a motorized vehicle, and a vehicle having a cargo compartment, have a floor, a roof, a first side wall, and a second side wall. Each side wall extends between the floor and the roof, defining intersections therebetween. A molding assembly is disposed in the intersection and has an elongated back portion and an elongated cover portion, so that the cover portion is disposed between the back portion and an interior cargo compartment. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107707 | Resistance Reduction Structure for Vehicle and Vehicle - A protrusion that projects from the inner wall surface of a tire house towards the rotational axis side is provided on the tire house side in a range from an edge of a tire cross-sectional width S that corresponds to a vehicle inner side of the pneumatic tire to a vehicle outer side. A plurality of ridges and/or recesses is provided on at least one tire side section on the pneumatic tire side. Where a maximum distance of the ridges from the surface of the tire side section is designated as Hp, a maximum distance of the recesses from the surface of the tire side section is designated as Hd, and the tire cross-sectional width of the pneumatic tire is designated as S, ranges 0.005≦Hp/S≦0.05 and/or 0.001≦Hd/S≦0.01 are satisfied. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107708 | SHOCK ABSORPTION PIN BOX - A pin box includes a frame, a swing arm pivotally connected to the frame, and a pivot plate pivotally connected to the swing arm. An air spring disposed between the frame and swing arm may be selectively compressed and decompressed. A dampener connected between the swing arm and the frame dampens movement of the swing arm with respect to the frame. A rubber spring disposed between the pivot plate and the swing arm is selectively compressible there between when the pivot plate pivots with respect to the swing arm. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107709 | ARTICULATED TRACKED VEHICLE - The present invention relates to an articulated tracked vehicle comprising a front and a rear vehicle unit connected by means of a rigid load-carrying frame. The load-carrying frame is pivotally attached to the front vehicle unit about a substantially vertical front steering link and pivotally attached to the rear vehicle unit about a substantially vertical rear steering link. The vehicle further comprises control means arranged to steer the front vehicle unit relative to the load-carrying frame about the front vertical steering link and to steer the rear vehicle unit relative to the load-carrying frame about the rear vertical steering link, wherein the control means is arranged such that the front and rear vehicle units are individually steerable relative to the load-carrying frame about their respective vertical steering links. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107710 | MOBILE POWER SUPPLY TRAILER APPARATUS - A mobile power supply housed within a wheeled trailer which can be towed to various locations, particularly remote locations, for providing electrical power as needed for operating equipment or for charging of batteries or other electrical supply devices at such remote locations. The apparatus includes a unique trailer design including venting means for preventing the accumulation of hydrogen normally associated with high power battery operation, particularly charging thereof and therewith, by monitoring hydrogen at all times within the trailer interior and selectively passively and actively venting the interior environment when hydrogen levels are high or whenever necessary. A unique roof design is included for gathering hydrogen near the upper portion of the interior roof construction adjacent to a venting outlet to facilitate expelling thereof. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107711 | CONVEYANCE DEVICE - There is provided a conveyance device that can convey a conveyance truck composed of two truck bodies on which a worker rides and does a work in a widthwise direction of a large conveyance object, using a friction type drive unit disposed on a linear route or a curved route, which can improve workability and reduce manufacturing cost. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107712 | Device For Measuring The Chain Force In A Bicycle - The present invention relates to a device for measuring the force present in the drive chain of an electric bicycle that basically comprises a metal plate ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160107713 | VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a left front wheel, a right front wheel, and a rear wheel that tilt together with a body frame, wherein, while a large capacity of a fuel tank is ensured, a variation in the center-of-gravity position of the vehicle while driving is small. When viewed in a side view with the body frame in an upright position, the fuel tank is disposed between a first center and a second center, the first center being located between a third center and right and left front wheel ground contacting portions, the second center being located between the third center and a rear wheel ground contacting portion, the third center being located between the right and the left front wheel ground contacting portions and the rear wheel ground contacting portion. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107714 | ENGINE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR SADDLE RIDING TYPE VEHICLE - A saddle ride type vehicle that may include an engine supporting structure and an engine including a crankcase portion and a cylinder portion. The engine may be supported in a lower portion of the vehicle body frame by a front upper hanger portion and a front lower hanger portion. The front upper hanger portion, the front lower hanger portion, and a pivot supporting hole portion may be high-rigidity hangers having high rigidity, and the engine may be supported in the vehicle body frame by a rear lower hanger portion, a rear upper hanger portion, and a cylinder portion hanger portion having low rigidity which portions are provided between the high-rigidity hangers along the frame bodies. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107715 | VEHICLE BODY FRAME STRUCTURE FOR SADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE - A vehicle includes left and right main frames that may have their front ends connected to a head pipe, and may be disposed such that the distance between the left and right main frames is progressively greater in a rearward direction. The left and right main frames may be connected to each other by an upper plate-like member, and the upper plate-like member may have a front edge spaced rearwardly from the head pipe and have left and right ends welded respectively to the left and right main frames. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107716 | SCOOTER - A scooter or bicycle including a chassis is provided. The chassis has a guide bearing for a steering column holding a front wheel and for a supporting arm for a pivotable footboard having a rear wheel. The supporting arm includes a seat. The supporting arm, connected to the pivotable footboard, is hinged to the guide bearing. A portion of the chassis including the supporting arm and the pivotable footboard is transferrable from a first usage position as a scooter, in which the pivotable footboard is substantially parallel with the road surface, by a rotation of 180° around a hinged axis of the supporting arm into a usage position as a bicycle, in which the pivotable footboard supports the supporting arm facing rearwarldy from the steering column. The seat is arranged on a side of the supporting arm facing away from the pivotable footboard. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107717 | Handlebar End Caps for Bicycle - A handlebar end cap for a bicycle contains: a body, a retaining member, and a cover. The body includes a hole, at least one end face, and a fixing groove with a second inner diameter. The hole has a first inner diameter, and the body further includes a slot. The retaining member includes a recess and a first outer diameter, the first outer diameter has a circular locking loop, and the locking loop has a second outer diameter. The retaining member further includes a positioning rib and a limiting notch, the positioning rib has a third inner diameter, and the limiting notch has a fourth inner diameter. The cover includes a covering face, and the cover includes a first locating trench and a defining portion, wherein the first locating trench has a third outer diameter, the defining portion has a fourth outer diameter. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107718 | BRAKING MECHANISM FOR A FOOT-DECK-BASED VEHICLE - A foot-deck-based vehicle comprises a foot-deck with an aperture therethrough between a foot support surface and an underside of the foot-deck, and a plurality of wheels. At least one of the plurality of wheels is a brakable wheel positioned entirely beneath the foot-deck. A foot-actuatable member extends through the aperture and, in use, up from the support surface. A braking member is movable between a non-braking position away from the at least one brakable wheel and a braking position in which the braking member engages the at least one brakable wheel to generate a resisting force to reduce the speed of the foot-deck-based vehicle. The foot-actuatable member is operatively connected to the braking member and is depressible towards the foot support surface to move the braking member to the braking position. A biasing member is positioned to urge the braking member towards the non-braking position. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107719 | CONTROLLER FOR DRIVING A MOTOR, AND ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTED VEHICLE - In one aspect, a controller for driving a motor of the present invention includes a driving control unit that controls driving of a motor, and a regenerative control unit that instructs the driving control unit to start regeneration when a signal from a pedal rotation sensor that detects a rotation direction of a pedal indicates that the rotation direction of the pedal is backwards, the regenerative control unit controlling an amount of the regeneration in accordance with a rotation amount of the pedal while the rotation direction of the pedal is backwards, the rotation amount being obtained by the pedal rotation sensor. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107720 | MID-MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC BICYCLE - The present invention provides a mid-motor drive system for an electric bicycle, which includes a left shell, a right shell, a motor assembly, a gear reduction apparatus, a torque sensor, a central shaft, a controller, and a crankset, and further includes a planetary gear increase apparatus. The gear reduction apparatus is connected to the motor assembly, the planetary gear increase apparatus, and the crankset, the planetary gear increase apparatus is connected to the torque sensor and the central shaft, the torque sensor is connected to the controller, and the controller is connected to the motor assembly. The present invention can allocate an assist ratio of a motor more accurately, so as to achieve the objectives of comfortable riding, energy conservation, and environmental friendliness; meanwhile, a planetary gear increase apparatus is built inside a motor drive system, thereby making a mid-motor drive system more stable and extending a service life. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107721 | BICYCLE ASSIST UNIT - A bicycle assist unit is basically provided with a transmission and an assist motor. The transmission is configured to receive rotation of a crankshaft. The transmission includes a planetary gear mechanism. The planetary gear mechanism includes an output unit, a plurality of ring gears and a rotation restricting mechanism that selectively restricts rotation of the ring gears. The assist motor is configured to output a second drive force that is added to a first drive force that is outputted from the transmission on a power transmission path between the output unit and a front sprocket that is attached to the crankshaft. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107722 | Bicycle Single-Acted Gear-Shifting Device and Its Unidirectional Operator Mechanism - Bicycle single-acted gear-shifting device ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160107723 | DERAILLEUR - A derailleur includes a fixed component, a movable component, a linkage component, a deceleration component and a drive component. The fixed component is for being fixed to a bicycle frame. The movable component is for being fixed to a chain guide. The linkage component includes a first linkage and a second linkage. Two ends of the first linkage pivot on the fixed component and the movable component, respectively. Two ends of the second linkage pivot on the fixed component and the movable component, respectively. The deceleration component includes a circular spline, a flex spline and a wave generator. The flex spline is disposed inside the circular spline, for rotating the first linkage and the second linkage relative to the fixed component. The wave generator is disposed inside the flex spline. The drive component is connected to the wave generator, for rotating the wave generator. | 2016-04-21 |
20160107724 | BICYCLE DERAILLEUR - A bicycle derailleur includes: a passive first derailleur, installed on a fasten plate and a rear shaft of a bicycle and provided with a chain pulling arm; and characterized in that: an active second derailleur is provided, a lower fasten part thereof and a lower fasten part of the passive first derailleur and a horizontal frame rod of the bicycle are provided with a guide plate, the upper portion of the guide plate is disposed at the front end of the chain, the middle portion thereof is disposed at the lower fasten part of the active second derailleur, and the lower portion thereof is disposed on a fasten shaft of the passive first derailleur. Accordingly, the active second derailleur is enabled to allow the guide plate to synchronously drive the passive first derailleur and the shifting is able to be achieved through the chain being normally or reversely operated. | 2016-04-21 |