A golf bag retention yoke comprising at least one beverage container holder well and/or at least one golf tee holder aperture integrally formed therein. The at least one beverage container holder is structured and operable to removably retain a beverage container and the least one golf tee holder aperture structured and operable to removably retain a golf tee.
B60R 9/08 - Accessoires supplémentaires extérieurs au véhicule, pour recevoir des charges, p. ex. des bagages, des engins de sport ou des objets similaires spécialement adaptés pour des engins de sport
A63B 55/60 - Transporteurs à roues spécialement adaptés aux sacs de golf
A63B 57/20 - Accessoires pour porter, p. ex. porte-tees ou porte-balles
B60N 3/10 - Aménagements ou adaptations d'autres accessoires pour passagers, non prévus ailleurs de réceptacles pour nourriture ou boissons, p. ex. réfrigérés
An electric pushback vehicle includes a frame having a forward portion and a rear portion. The vehicle further includes front drive axle and a rear drive axle configured to communicate power to ground engaging members. A traction battery is housed within the electric pushback vehicle and provides electric power to an electric motor to drive an output shaft. A transmission is connected to receive mechanical power from the electric motor through a torque converter.
B64F 1/225 - Véhicules spécialement adaptés à cet effet, p. ex. tracteurs remorqueurs d'aéronefs
B60K 1/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques des dispositifs d'emmagasinage de l'énergie électrique pour la propulsion
B60K 17/10 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission à fluide
B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Golf cars, personal transportation vehicles, utility vehicles, utility vehicles for lawn, turf and grounds maintenance and replacement and structural parts for the foregoing
4.
EMERGENCY VEHICLE BRAKING USING CLOSED-LOOP PULSING
A technique controls an electric brake of a vehicle. The technique involves continuously providing power to the electric brake of the vehicle to continuously disengage the electric brake and allow the vehicle to move. The technique further involves, while power is continuously provided to the electric brake and the vehicle is moving, sensing a fault condition. The technique further involves, in response to sensing the fault condition, providing electric pulses to the electric brake in place of continuously providing power to the electric brake, the electric pulses having varying pulse timing that controls braking of the vehicle. Accordingly, the vehicle is able to provide a more consistent braking response regardless of variations in certain factors such as brake calibration and/or current wear, the current weight in the vehicle, the current temperature, etc.
B60T 8/96 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon une condition de vitesse, p. ex. accélération ou décélération comportant des moyens sensibles au fonctionnement défectueux, c.-à-d. des moyens pour détecter et indiquer un fonctionnement défectueux des moyens sensibles à la condition de vitesse à action corrective automatique sur des moyens de commande sensibles à la vitesse
B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
B60T 8/171 - Détection des paramètres utilisés pour la régulationMesure des valeurs utilisées pour la régulation
B60T 8/172 - Détermination des paramètres de commande utilisés pour la régulation, p. ex. par des calculs impliquant des paramètres mesurés ou détectés
B60T 13/74 - Transmission de l'action de freinage entre l'organe d'attaque et les organes terminaux d'action, avec puissance de freinage assistée ou relais de puissanceSystèmes de freins incorporant ces moyens de transmission, p. ex. systèmes de freinage à pression d'air avec entraînement ou assistance électrique
B60T 17/22 - Dispositifs pour surveiller ou vérifier les systèmes de freinsDispositifs de signalisation
F16D 121/22 - Électrique ou magnétique utilisant des électroaimants pour relâcher un frein normalement appliqué par défaut
An improved technique is directed to a battery box assembly. The technique includes a metallic skeleton. The technique further includes an insulative inner layer coupled with the metallic skeleton. The insulative inner layer faces an inner space defined by the metallic skeleton. The technique further includes an insulative outer layer coupled with the metallic skeleton. The insulative outer layer facing outwardly from the metallic skeleton.
H01M 50/172 - Dispositions pour introduire des connecteurs électriques dans ou à travers des boîtiers
H01M 50/231 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par le matériau des boîtiers ou des bâtis ayant une structure en couches
H01M 50/24 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par les propriétés physiques des boîtiers ou des bâtis, p. ex. dimensions adaptés pour protéger les batteries de leur environnement, p. ex. de la corrosion
H01M 50/244 - Boîtiers secondairesBâtisDispositifs de suspensionDispositifs de manutentionSupports caractérisés par leur procédé de montage
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
H01M 50/271 - Couvercles des boîtiers secondaires, des bâtis ou des blocs
H01M 50/289 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par des éléments d’espacement ou des moyens de positionnement dans les racks, les cadres ou les blocs
A magnetorheological damper, wherein the damper comprises a housing that is at least partially filed with a magnetorheological fluid, and a magnetorheological valve disposed within the housing. The valve includes a magnetically permeable core having at least one coil reservoir formed therein, and at least one conductor coil, wherein each conductor coil is disposed around a portion of the core within a respective one of the coil reservoir(s). The valve additionally includes a fluid flow path adjacent the conductor coil(s). The fluid flow path is structured and operable to allow the magnetorheological fluid to flow adjacent the conductor coil(s). The valve further includes at least one coil cover, wherein each coil cover is disposed over a respective one of the coil(s) such that the respective coil is protected from exposure to magnetorheological fluid flowing through the fluid flow path.
F16F 9/53 - Moyens pour le réglage des caractéristiques des amortisseurs en faisant varier la viscosité du fluide, p. ex. électromagnétiques
B60G 13/06 - Suspensions élastiques caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type des amortisseurs de vibrations ayant des amortisseurs dissipant l'énergie, p. ex. à friction du type "à fluide"
An off-road utility vehicle comprising a prime mover and a continuously variable transmission, wherein the transmission comprises a housing including an inner cover and an outer cover connectable to the inner cover to provide the housing having an interior chamber defined therein. The housing outer cover comprises a primary clutch dome defining a primary clutch chamber within the interior chamber of the housing, a secondary clutch dome defining a secondary clutch chamber within the interior chamber of the housing, and an air passage extending from the primary clutch dome at a proximal end to the secondary clutch dome at a distal end, the air passage structured and operable to direct air from the primary clutch chamber to the secondary clutch chamber.
F16H 57/04 - Caractéristiques relatives à la lubrification ou au refroidissement
F16H 9/18 - Transmissions pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif à rapport de vitesse variable ou pour inverser un mouvement rotatif par des organes flexibles sans fin sans organes à mouvement orbital utilisant des courroies, des courroies trapézoïdales ou des câbles en prise avec une poulie, constituée de pièces dont les positions sont réglables selon l'axe, dans laquelle la courroie s'engage directement entre les flasques opposés de la poulie sans interposition d'organes de support utilisant deux poulies, toutes deux constituées de pièces coniques réglables un seul des flasques de chaque poulie étant réglable
F16H 57/027 - Boîtes de vitessesMontage de la transmission à l'intérieur caractérisés par des moyens pour ventiler les boîtes de vitesses, p. ex. dispositifs d'aération
F16H 57/035 - Boîtes de vitesses pour transmissions par des organes flexibles sans fin
8.
UTILIZING AN ADJUSTABLE YOUTH FRAME WITHIN AN ADJUSTABLE YOUTH ELECTRIC OFF ROAD VEHICLE
An adjustable youth electric off-road vehicle includes an adjustable youth frame constructed and arranged to adjust to a variety of different youth sizes. The adjustable youth electric off-road vehicle further includes a battery assembly supported by the adjustable youth frame, the battery assembly being constructed and arranged to store electric power. The adjustable youth electric off-road vehicle further includes an electric propulsion system supported by the adjustable youth frame. The electric propulsion system is electrically coupled with the battery assembly and is constructed and arranged to provide off-road vehicle propulsion using the electric power while the adjustable youth frame is adjusted to any of the different youth sizes. With such a vehicle, the adjustable youth frame may be adjusted over time to a variety of different youth sizes to accommodate a growing youthful rider.
A front body assembly for a vehicle, wherein the front body assembly comprises a bumper and wheel-well assembly, a cowl connectable to the front bumper and wheel-well assembly, and a utility bay disposed in one of the front bumper and wheel-well assembly and the front cowl. The utility bay comprises one or more headlight pocket and mounting and support structure that is structured and operable to interchangeably secure a fascia panel and a headlight assembly within the utility bay.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Gasoline and electric-powered vehicles used as plant personnel carriers, general utility and maintenance cars, motel and resort cars, baggage carriers, golf cars, turf maintenance vehicles, electric-powered and remote-controlled golf trolleys and structural parts therefor
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Gasoline and electric-powered land vehicles used as plant personnel carriers, general utility and maintenance cars, motel and resort cars, baggage carriers, golf cars, turf maintenance vehicles, electric-powered and remote-controlled golf trolleys and structural parts therefor
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
land vehicles used for plant personnel carriers, baggage carriers, general utility and maintenance cars, motel and resort cars, golf cars, on-road cars, turf and grounds maintenance, factory and warehouse personnel and goods transport, towing, and with cold storage compartments for beverage service, and structural parts therefor
13.
Transmission arrangement for an electric pushback vehicle
An electric pushback vehicle includes a frame having a forward portion and a rear portion. The vehicle further includes front drive axle and a rear drive axle configured to communicate power to ground engaging members. A traction battery is housed within the electric pushback vehicle and provides electric power to an electric motor to drive an output shaft. A transmission is connected to receive mechanical power from the electric motor through a torque converter.
B60K 1/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques des dispositifs d'emmagasinage de l'énergie électrique pour la propulsion
B60K 17/10 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission à fluide
B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
B64F 1/225 - Véhicules spécialement adaptés à cet effet, p. ex. tracteurs remorqueurs d'aéronefs
14.
TURF MOWER HYDRAULIC LIFT CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD
An electro-hydraulic flow control system for controlling the movement of a cutting implement of a turf mower. The flow control system comprises a hydraulic system for raising and lowering the cutting implement. The hydraulic system comprises a hydraulic fluid, a hydraulic actuator, and a hydraulic pump. The control system additionally comprises an electromechanical fluid flow control system for controlling a flow of the hydraulic fluid through the hydraulic system. The electromechanical fluid control system comprises a routing valve, a float valve, a weight transfer valve, a weight transfer pressure adjustment (WTPA) valve, and a control module for control operation of the routing valve, the float valve, the weight transfer valve, and the WTPA valve to control operation of the actuator and thereby control movement of the cutting implement.
A01D 34/24 - Dispositifs de relevage de la barre de coupe
A01B 63/10 - Dispositifs ou agencements de levage ou de réglage pour machines ou instruments agricoles pour instruments montés sur tracteurs à manœuvre hydraulique ou pneumatique
A01D 34/60 - Mécanismes d'entraînement des couteaux actionnés par un fluide
A01D 34/80 - Mécanismes d'entraînement des couteaux actionnés par un fluide
A01B 63/11 - Dispositifs ou agencements de levage ou de réglage pour machines ou instruments agricoles pour instruments montés sur tracteurs à manœuvre hydraulique ou pneumatique pour la commande du transfert de charge entre les instruments et les roues du tracteur
A01B 63/24 - Outils ou supports d'outils réglables en position par rapport au bâti
A01B 63/32 - Outils ou supports d'outils réglables en position par rapport au bâti par moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
pre-installed computer software sold as a component of a GPS enabled device to real-time track and manage a golf car fleet and to enable an enhanced golfer experience GPS enabled device sold as a component of golf cars to enhance the golfer experience and to enable the real-time tracking and management of a golf car fleet
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
GPS enabled device sold as a component of lightweight vehicles, utility vehicles, and turf equipment with its primary use being to real-time track and manage lightweight vehicles, utility vehicles and turf equipment pre-installed embedded computer software sold as a component of a GPS enabled device to real-time track and manage golf cars, lightweight vehicles, utility vehicles and turf equipment GPS enabled device sold as a component of golf cars, lightweight vehicles, utility vehicles with its primary use being to real-time track and manage golf cars, lightweight vehicles, utility vehicles
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Safety and driving assistant system for motor vehicles comprised of sensors, controls and video display monitor having interactive touchscreen with multiple screens that can be swiped between that each displays a variety of parameters and operating conditions of a vehicle and the vehicle location and navigational information and further allows for adjustment of various parameters and systems of said vehicle Safety and driving assistant system sold as a component of motor vehicles and comprised of sensors, controls and video display monitor having interactive touchscreen with multiple screens that can be swiped between that each displays a variety of parameters and operating conditions of a vehicle and the vehicle location and navigational information and further allows for adjustment of various parameters and systems of said vehicle
A half-shaft assembly includes a first constant velocity (CV) joint, a second CV joint and an axial movement joint connected between the first CV joint and the second CV joint. The axial movement joint includes a first shaft coupled to the first CV joint and a second shaft coupled to the second CV joint, wherein mechanical input received on the first shaft is communicated to the second shaft, and wherein the second shaft slides axially within the first shaft. The axial movement joint further includes an axial boot cover coupled on a first end to the first shaft and on a second end to the second shaft that accommodates axial movement of the first shaft relative to the second shaft. The first constant velocity (CV) joint is coupled to provide torsional input received at an input to the first shaft, the first CV joint having a first CV boot cover. The second CV joint coupled to provide torsional output received from the second shaft to an output, the second CV joint having a second CV boot cover.
B60K 17/22 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type d'arbre principal d'entraînement, p. ex. arbre à cardan
F16D 3/06 - Accouplements extensibles, c.-à-d. avec moyens permettant le mouvement entre parties accouplées durant leur entraînement adaptés à des fonctions particulières spécialement adaptés pour permettre un déplacement axial
F16D 3/16 - Joints universels dans lesquels la flexibilité est réalisée par pivots ou organes de liaisons coulissants ou roulants
An off-road vehicle includes a frame defining a front of the off-road vehicle and a rear of the off-road vehicle, and a battery assembly supported by the frame. The battery assembly is constructed and arranged to store electric power. The off-road vehicle further includes an electric propulsion motor constructed and arranged to provide off- road vehicle propulsion using the electric power. The battery assembly is closer to the front of the off-road vehicle than the electric propulsion motor, and the electric propulsion motor is closer to the rear of the off-road vehicle than the battery assembly.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
GPS enabled device sold as a component of golf cars to enhance the golfer experience and to enable the real-time tracking and management of a golf car fleet; pre-installed embedded computer software sold as a component of a GPS enabled device to real-time track and manage a golf car fleet and to enable an enhanced golfer experience.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
(1) Golf cars, personal transportation vehicles, utility vehicles, utility vehicles for lawn, turf and grounds maintenance and replacement and structural parts for the foregoing.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
(1) Golf cars, personal transportation vehicles, utility vehicles, utility vehicles for lawn, turf and grounds maintenance and replacement and structural parts for the foregoing.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
GPS enabled tracking device sold as a component of turf mowing equipment pre-installed embedded computer software sold as a component of a GPS enabled device to real-time track and manage utility vehicles and turf mowing equipment GPS enabled tracking device sold as a component of utility vehicles with its primary use being to real-time track and manage utility vehicles
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
GPS enabled tracking device sold as a component of turf mowing equipment pre-installed embedded computer software sold as a component of a GPS enabled device to real-time track and manage utility vehicles and turf mowing equipment GPS enabled tracking device sold as a component of utility vehicles with its primary use being to real-time track and manage utility vehicles
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
motorized electric-powered, self-propelled, self balancing wheeled personal mobility transportation vehicles and devices and structural parts therefor.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
On-road and off-road gasoline and electric powered utility land vehicles used as general utility vehicles for lawn, turf and grounds maintenance, and golf cars and motorized electric-powered, self-propelled, self balancing wheeled personal mobility transportation devices; and structural parts therefor.
An off-highway recreational vehicle includes side-by-side passenger and driver seats held within a chassis. The seats sit low in the chassis and are covered by a roll-over protection system (ROPS). The vehicle is powered by an engine rearward of the seats that utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) to provide power to the ground engaging members, wherein the CVT is cooled via air captured by a CVT intake body located adjacent the driver-side seat, between the frame and external panels of the utility vehicle.
F16H 57/04 - Caractéristiques relatives à la lubrification ou au refroidissement
B62D 21/18 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée caractérisés par le type de véhicule et non couverts par les groupes
F16H 61/662 - Fonctions internes aux unités de commande pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif spécialement adaptées aux transmissions à variation continue du rapport avec des organes flexibles sans fin
A Bluetooth plus radio frequency identification (RFID) beacon for use vehicle fleet management and geofencing system, wherein the beacon comprises a housing, and a circuit board disposed within the housing. The circuit board comprises a Bluetooth communication circuitry portion containing a unique media access control (MAC) address, and an RFID circuitry portion integrated with the Bluetooth communication circuitry portion such that the RFID circuitry portion is associated with the Bluetooth circuitry MAC address whereby the Bluetooth beacon can be identified, via the MAC address, by an RFID reader communicating with the RFID circuitry portion using the MAC address of the Bluetooth communication circuitry portion.
G08G 1/00 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p. ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
H04W 4/48 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication dans le véhicule
Techniques involve utilizing a ducting system for an electric vehicle. The ducting system includes a motor housing constructed and arranged to house at least a portion of an electric propulsion motor of the electric vehicle. The ducting system further includes a storage pack housing coupled with the motor housing, the storage pack housing being constructed and arranged to house at least a portion of an electrical energy storage pack that supplies electric power to the electric propulsion motor. The ducting system further includes a fluid control assembly constructed and arranged to control fluid flow between the motor housing and the storage pack housing.
B60L 58/26 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries pour la commande de la température des batteries par refroidissement
B60K 11/06 - Dispositions des ensembles de propulsion relatives au refroidissement avec refroidissement par air
An off-road vehicle includes a frame defining a front of the off-road vehicle and a rear of the off-road vehicle, and a battery assembly supported by the frame. The battery assembly is constructed and arranged to store electric power. The off-road vehicle further includes an electric propulsion motor constructed and arranged to provide off-road vehicle propulsion using the electric power. The battery assembly is closer to the front of the off-road vehicle than the electric propulsion motor, and the electric propulsion motor is closer to the rear of the off-road vehicle than the battery assembly.
B62D 21/11 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée avec des moyens élastiques pour la suspension
B62D 21/18 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée caractérisés par le type de véhicule et non couverts par les groupes
B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
B60K 1/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques des dispositifs d'emmagasinage de l'énergie électrique pour la propulsion
An electric pushback vehicle includes a frame having a forward portion and a rear portion. The vehicle further includes front drive axle and a rear drive axle configured to communicate power to ground engaging members. A traction battery is housed within the electric pushback vehicle and provides electric power to an electric motor to drive an output shaft. A transmission is connected to receive mechanical power from the electric motor through a torque converter.
A mower includes a frame, at least one cutting unit, and a lifting unit. The lifting unit is connected to the at least one cutting unit and includes a yoke assembly, a first arm assembly, a second arm assembly, and a third arm assembly. The yoke assembly is connected to the cutting unit. The first arm assembly is pivotably mounted to the vehicle frame about a first pivot axis. The second arm assembly is pivotably mounted to the first arm assembly about a second pivot axis and to the yoke assembly about a third pivot axis with the second pivot axis and third pivot axis being non-parallel to the first pivot axis. The third arm assembly includes a first end pivotally connected to the frame and a second end pivotally connected to the second arm assembly.
A01D 75/20 - Dispositifs de protection des hommes ou des animaux
A01D 75/30 - Dispositions pour le remorquage de plusieurs moissonneuses ou faucheuses
A01B 73/04 - Bâtis pliants repliables autour d'un axe horizontal
A01D 34/66 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical montés sur un véhicule, p. ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule à plusieurs couteaux
A technique is performed on a vehicle having a lithium battery and a temperature control apparatus. The technique involves receiving a temperature reading from temperature sensing circuitry. The technique further involves performing a comparison operation that compares the temperature reading from the temperature sensing circuitry to a target temperature range. The technique further involves, in response to a result of the comparison operation indicating that the temperature reading is outside the target temperature range, automatically providing electric power from an external battery charger to the temperature control apparatus of the vehicle. The external battery charger is distinct and separate from the vehicle. Additionally, the temperature control apparatus adjusts the temperature of the lithium battery of the vehicle in response to the electric power automatically provided from the external battery charger (e.g., heating or cooling the lithium battery to improve battery capacity and preserve battery life).
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
H01M 10/0525 - Batteries du type "rocking chair" ou "fauteuil à bascule", p. ex. batteries à insertion ou intercalation de lithium dans les deux électrodesBatteries à l'ion lithium
H01M 10/613 - Refroidissement ou maintien du froid
H01M 10/617 - Types de commande de la température pour réaliser l'uniformité ou une répartition désirée de la température
B60L 58/26 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries pour la commande de la température des batteries par refroidissement
B60L 58/27 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries pour la commande de la température des batteries par chauffage
A prime mover for a lightweight vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine, a starter motor integrally integrated with the internal combustion engine, and a housing for the prime mover. The prime mover additionally comprises a Hall Effect sensor and an prime mover control module structured and operable to communicate with the Hall Effect sensor, determine when operation of the internal combustion engine should cease, and upon the determination that operation of the internal combustion engine should cease, utilize the communication from the Hall Effect sensor to stop the internal combustion engine such that a piston of the internal combustion engine is positioned at between 15° and 25° after bottom-dead-center.
An off-road vehicle includes a frame, a passenger compartment, a cargo box, and a foldable roll-over protection system (ROPS). The ROPS includes a front ROPS section and a rear ROPS section, wherein in a first position the front ROPS section is folded at least partially into the passenger compartment and the rear ROPS section is folded at least partially into the passenger compartment. In a second position the front ROPS section is connected to the rear ROPS section via interlocking joint components.
A continuously variable transmission (CVT), wherein the CVT includes a housing having an inner cover and an outer cover connected to the inner cover to provide the housing having an interior chamber defined therein. The CVT additionally comprises a clutch assembly disposed within the housing interior chamber, wherein the clutch assembly comprises a clutch post that is connectable to an output shaft of a vehicle prime mover, a movable sheave movably mounted on the clutch post, and a stationary sheave fixedly mounted on the clutch post opposite a front face of the movable sheave. The clutch assembly additionally comprises an intake fan fixedly mounted to the clutch post opposite a rear face of the movable sheave such that the intake fan is separate, independent and spaced apart from the movable sheave.
F16H 57/04 - Caractéristiques relatives à la lubrification ou au refroidissement
F16H 57/027 - Boîtes de vitessesMontage de la transmission à l'intérieur caractérisés par des moyens pour ventiler les boîtes de vitesses, p. ex. dispositifs d'aération
F16H 57/035 - Boîtes de vitesses pour transmissions par des organes flexibles sans fin
F16H 9/12 - Transmissions pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif à rapport de vitesse variable ou pour inverser un mouvement rotatif par des organes flexibles sans fin sans organes à mouvement orbital utilisant des courroies, des courroies trapézoïdales ou des câbles en prise avec une poulie, constituée de pièces dont les positions sont réglables selon l'axe, dans laquelle la courroie s'engage directement entre les flasques opposés de la poulie sans interposition d'organes de support
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
25 - Vêtements; chaussures; chapellerie
Produits et services
Land vehicles used for plant personnel carriers, baggage carriers, general utility and maintenance cars, motel and resort cars, golf cars, on-road cars, turf and grounds maintenance, factory and warehouse personnel and goods transport, towing, and with cold storage compartments for beverage service, and structural parts therefor. Clothing items, namely, hats, shirts, jackets and vests.
46.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING THE ENGINE OF A TURF-CARE VEHICLE
A system and method for automatically controlling an engine of a turf-care vehicle. The method comprises receiving, at an engine speed control module, a mode selection input from an engine speed control mode selection device. The mode selection input is indicative of one a plurality of engine speed control modes, and all of the engine speed control modes are implementable by the engine speed control module. The method additionally comprises monitoring, via the engine speed control module, an operating status of one or more vehicle systems and/or one or more vehicle sensors. The method further comprises automatically controlling, via the engine speed control module, a rotational speed of the engine based at least in part on the selected engine speed control mode and the operating status of the one or more vehicle systems and/or one or more vehicle sensors.
A power generation device for a utility vehicle having a battery source capable of storing electrical energy and selectively outputting electrical energy and selectively receiving electrical energy, a logic/driver module operably coupled to the battery source and capable of outputting power to a drive system of the utility vehicle, an internal combustion engine capable of outputting a mechanical driving force in response to a control input from the logic/driver module, and a brushless DC motor operably coupled to the internal combustion engine via a coupler and electrically coupled to the logic/driver module. The brushless DC motor is capable of operating as a generator in response to the mechanical driving force of the internal combustion engine, thereby outputting electrical energy to the logic/driver module, and further is capable of operating as an electric motor in response to input of electrical energy from the logic/driver module.
B60R 16/02 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques
H02P 9/00 - Dispositions pour la commande de génératrices électriques de façon à obtenir les caractéristiques désirées à la sortie
H02P 6/00 - Dispositions pour commander les moteurs synchrones ou les autres moteurs dynamo-électriques utilisant des commutateurs électroniques en fonction de la position du rotorCommutateurs électroniques à cet effet
48.
USING AC AND DC GENERATORS WITH CONTROLLERS AS A REGENERATIVE POWER BURN OFF DEVICE
A power generation device for a utility vehicle having a battery source, a logic/driver module operably coupled to the battery source and capable of outputting power to a motive drive system, an internal combustion engine capable of outputting a mechanical driving force, and a generator system operably coupled to the internal combustion engine and electrically coupled to the logic/driver module. The generator system is capable of operating as a generator in response to the mechanical driving force of the internal combustion engine, thereby outputting electrical energy to the logic/driver module, and further is capable of operating as an electric motor in response to input of electrical energy from the logic/driver module. Between a first voltage and a second voltage, the output of the generator is reduced. Between the second voltage and a third voltage, the generator output is reduced to zero and the internal combustion engine is reduced to idle.
H02P 9/04 - Commande s'exerçant sur un moteur primaire non électrique et dépendant de la valeur d'une caractéristique électrique à la sortie de la génératrice
H02J 7/14 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries pour la charge de batteries par des générateurs dynamo-électriques entraînés à vitesse variable, p. ex. sur véhicule
49.
USING AC INDUCTION MOTOR AS A GENERATOR IN A UTILITY VEHICLE
A power generation device for a utility vehicle having a battery source capable of storing electrical energy and selectively outputting electrical energy and selectively receiving electrical energy, a logic/driver module operably coupled to the battery source and capable of outputting power to a drive system of the utility vehicle, an internal combustion engine capable of outputting a mechanical driving force in response to a control input from the logic/driver module, and an AC induction motor operably coupled to the internal combustion engine via a coupler and electrically coupled to the logic/driver module. The AC induction motor is capable of operating as a generator in response to the mechanical driving force of the internal combustion engine, thereby outputting electrical energy to the logic/driver module, and further is capable of operating as an electric motor in response to input of electrical energy from the logic/driver module.
H02J 7/14 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries pour la charge de batteries par des générateurs dynamo-électriques entraînés à vitesse variable, p. ex. sur véhicule
H02P 9/04 - Commande s'exerçant sur un moteur primaire non électrique et dépendant de la valeur d'une caractéristique électrique à la sortie de la génératrice
H02K 7/20 - Association structurelle à des machines dynamo-électriques auxiliaires, p. ex. à des moteurs électriques de lancement ou des excitatrices
50.
USING A DC OR AC GENERATOR AS A STARTER WITH FAULT DETECTION
A power generation and starting device for a utility vehicle having a battery source capable of storing electrical energy, a logic/driver module operably coupled to the battery source and capable of outputting power to a drive system of the utility vehicle, an internal combustion engine capable of outputting a mechanical driving force, and a generator system operably coupled to the internal combustion engine and electrically coupled to the logic/driver module. The generator system is capable of operating as a generator in response to the mechanical driving force of the internal combustion engine, thereby outputting electrical energy to the logic/driver module. The generator is further capable of operating as an electric motor in response to input of electrical energy from the logic/driver module to drive the internal combustion engine during startup of the internal combustion engine.
F02D 29/00 - Commande de moteurs, cette commande étant particulière aux dispositifs entraînés, ces dispositifs étant autres que des organes ou accessoires essentiels à la marche du moteur, p. ex. commande de moteur par des signaux extérieurs
F02D 29/06 - Commande de moteurs, cette commande étant particulière aux dispositifs entraînés, ces dispositifs étant autres que des organes ou accessoires essentiels à la marche du moteur, p. ex. commande de moteur par des signaux extérieurs particulière aux moteurs entraînant des groupes électrogènes
F02D 45/00 - Commande électrique non prévue dans les groupes
F02N 11/00 - Démarrage des moteurs au moyen de moteurs électriques
H02P 9/02 - Dispositions pour la commande de génératrices électriques de façon à obtenir les caractéristiques désirées à la sortie Détails
51.
Using a DC or AC generator as a starter with fault detection
A power generation and starting device for a utility vehicle having a battery source capable of storing electrical energy, a logic/driver module operably coupled to the battery source and capable of outputting power to a drive system of the utility vehicle, an internal combustion engine capable of outputting a mechanical driving force, and a generator system operably coupled to the internal combustion engine and electrically coupled to the logic/driver module. The generator system is capable of operating as a generator in response to the mechanical driving force of the internal combustion engine, thereby outputting electrical energy to the logic/driver module. The generator is further capable of operating as an electric motor in response to input of electrical energy from the logic/driver module to drive the internal combustion engine during startup of the internal combustion engine.
F02N 11/04 - Démarrage des moteurs au moyen de moteurs électriques les moteurs étant associés avec des générateurs de courant
F02N 11/08 - Circuits spécialement adaptés pour le démarrage des moteurs
B60K 6/46 - Agencement ou montage de plusieurs moteurs primaires différents pour une propulsion réciproque ou commune, p. ex. systèmes de propulsion hybrides comportant des moteurs électriques et des moteurs à combustion interne les moteurs primaires étant constitués de moteurs électriques et de moteurs à combustion interne, p. ex. des VEH caractérisés par l'architecture du véhicule électrique hybride du type série
B60L 11/02 - utilisant des générateurs entraînés par le moteur
B60W 20/50 - Stratégies de commande pour répondre aux défaillances du système, p. ex. pour le diagnostic de pannes, le fonctionnement de secours ou en mode de fonctionnement dégradé
52.
Using AC and DC generators with controllers as a regenerative power burn off device
A power generation device for a utility vehicle having a battery source, a logic/driver module operably coupled to the battery source and capable of outputting power to a motive drive system, an internal combustion engine capable of outputting a mechanical driving force, and a generator system operably coupled to the internal combustion engine and electrically coupled to the logic/driver module. The generator system is capable of operating as a generator in response to the mechanical driving force of the internal combustion engine, thereby outputting electrical energy to the logic/driver module, and further is capable of operating as an electric motor in response to input of electrical energy from the logic/driver module. Between a first voltage and a second voltage, the output of the generator is reduced. Between the second voltage and a third voltage, the generator output is reduced to zero and the internal combustion engine is reduced to idle.
B60K 5/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion à combustion interne ou à réaction l'axe principal du moteur, p. ex. l'axe du vilebrequin, étant disposé transversalement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal central du véhicule
B60L 7/20 - Freinage par fourniture d'énergie de récupération au moteur primaire sur les véhicules comportant des générateurs entraînés par le moteur
B60L 11/18 - utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des piles primaires, des piles secondaires ou des piles à combustibles
B60L 7/16 - Freinage dynamo-électrique par récupération pour véhicules comportant un transformateur entre la source d'énergie et le moteur
A utility vehicle having a first axle that is coupled to first and second wheels, an internal combustion engine that drives a first output shaft, an electric drive motor that drives a second output shaft, and a torque transfer device coupled to the first axle and the first and second output shafts. The torque transfer device is operable in a first mode to receive torque from the first output shaft only and output a motive force to the first axle, a second mode to receive torque from the second output shaft only and output the motive force, a third mode to receive torque from the first output shaft and the second output shaft simultaneously and output the motive force, and a fourth mode to receive torque from the first output shaft and output a drive force to the second output shaft cause the electrical drive motor to generate electrical power.
B60K 6/42 - Agencement ou montage de plusieurs moteurs primaires différents pour une propulsion réciproque ou commune, p. ex. systèmes de propulsion hybrides comportant des moteurs électriques et des moteurs à combustion interne les moteurs primaires étant constitués de moteurs électriques et de moteurs à combustion interne, p. ex. des VEH caractérisés par l'architecture du véhicule électrique hybride
B60K 6/50 - Architecture de la chaîne cinématique caractérisée par l'agencement ou la nature des ensembles de transmission
B60K 6/52 - Entraînement d'une pluralité d'essieux moteurs, p. ex. quatre roues motrices
B60K 17/04 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission
A soil aerating apparatus movable along a soil surface in a first direction during soil aerating operations comprises a frame assembly and a plurality of reciprocating arm assemblies. Each arm assembly comprises a tine holder for retaining a tine, an upper arm pivotally attached between the tine holder and the frame assembly, a lower arm pivot attached between the tine holder and the frame assembly, wherein the lower arm is positioned below the upper arm, and a drive arm pivotally attached between a crankshaft and the lower arm. In an embodiment the crankshaft comprises a plurality of central shaft sections and a plurality of eccentric shaft sections, wherein each eccentric shaft section moves in the first direction when each eccentric shaft section is positioned above the plurality of central shaft sections during soil aerating operations.
An apparatus for retaining soil aerating tines during soil aerating operations comprising a tine holding assembly having a plurality of holes therein, wherein each hole is adapted to hold a soil aerating tine therein, wherein the holes are arranged in a plurality of rows of holes, wherein a plurality of spaces separate adjacent rows of holes, wherein the holes of at least one row of holes are positioned between the holes of at least one other row of holes. The apparatus can have at least one space that is at least twice as wide as at least one other space. The apparatus can further comprise a plurality of tine holding members, wherein each tine holding member comprises at least one row of holes of the plurality of rows of holes. Tines can be inserted into the holes to form a zigzag pattern.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
On-road and off-road gasoline and electric-powered utility land vehicles used as plant personnel carriers, general utility and maintenance cars, motel and resort cars, baggage carriers, golf cars, turf maintenance vehicles, trail vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and structural parts therefor
An induction motor system for a reel assembly of a turf maintenance vehicle includes a frame and a turf maintenance implement assembly defining a reel assembly movably connected to the frame. The reel assembly includes multiple reel blades defining a reel blade assembly. The reel blade assembly is rotatably connected to a structure of the reel assembly. Multiple induction coils are connected to the structure of the reel assembly and energized to create a magnetic field through the reel blades of the reel blade assembly thereby inducing rotation of the reel blade assembly.
A01D 34/47 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe horizontal, p. ex. des cylindres de coupe dirigés à la main par un opérateur à pied à couteaux ou à roues entraînés par un moteur
H02K 17/00 - Moteurs asynchrones à inductionGénératrices asynchrones à induction
60.
BI-DIRECTIONAL DRIVE SYSTEM FOR TURF GROOMER AND TURF BRUSH APPLICATION
A bi-directional drive system (168) for turf grooming and brushing operations includes a first gear (174) rotatably connected to a reel deck assembly (169). A reel shaft gear (110') is connected to a reel shaft (13') and rotated in a first axial rotation direction (A). Second and third gears (178,180) are rotatably connected to the reel deck assembly. A double sided cogged belt (182) is engaged to the reel shaft gear. An attachment member defining a turf component (18') is rotated in the first axial rotational direction by rotation of the reel shaft gear connected to the first gear by the double sided cogged belt without rotation of the second and third gears. The turf component as a turf groomer is rotated in a second axial rotational direction opposite to the first axial rotational direction by rotation of the reel shaft gear connected to the first, second and third gears by the double sided cogged belt.
A01G 1/12 - Outils pour la culture du gazon; Instruments pour le balayage des pelouses; Rouleaux horticoles (machines pour l'entretien des prairies ou des pelouses A01B 45/00; tondeuses à gazon A01D 34/00)
A01B 45/00 - Machines pour le traitement des prairies ou des pelouses
A01D 43/00 - Faucheuses combinées avec des appareils permettant d'effectuer des opérations supplémentaires pendant le fauchage
E01C 19/26 - Rouleaux à cet effetRouleaux semblables pouvant également être employés pour compacter le sol automoteurs ou montés sur des véhicules routiers
The present invention is directed to new and improved armor protection that can replace the existing crew cabin with a field replaceable armored crew compartment to be attached to the existing body of an HMMWV military vehicle to protect the military personnel within from explosive blasts, roll-over or collisions. In accordance with the concepts of the present invention, in order to provide additional protection to personnel in the HMMWV crew compartment, a sacrificial V shaped hull is designed to be attached onto the underside of the crew compartment over the HMMWV frame rails. In the event of an explosion underneath the HMMWV, the V shaped hull will shield the personnel inside the cabin.
A utility vehicle includes a first axle, a second axle, an electric motor, an internal combustion engine, and a torque transfer device. The first axle is coupled to first and second wheels. The second axle is coupled to third and fourth wheels. The electric motor drives the first axle in a first direction and a second direction at different times. The internal combustion engine drives a transmission output shaft in one direction. The torque transfer device selectively drives the second axle in the first direction in response to rotation of the transmission output shaft in the one direction. The torque transfer device also selectively drives the second axle in the second direction in response to rotation of the transmission output shaft in the one direction.
G06F 7/00 - Procédés ou dispositions pour le traitement de données en agissant sur l'ordre ou le contenu des données maniées
B60K 6/36 - Agencement ou montage de plusieurs moteurs primaires différents pour une propulsion réciproque ou commune, p. ex. systèmes de propulsion hybrides comportant des moteurs électriques et des moteurs à combustion interne les moteurs primaires étant constitués de moteurs électriques et de moteurs à combustion interne, p. ex. des VEH caractérisés par des appareils, des organes ou des moyens spécialement adaptés aux VEH caractérisés par les transmissions à engrenages
B60K 6/448 - Agencement ou montage de plusieurs moteurs primaires différents pour une propulsion réciproque ou commune, p. ex. systèmes de propulsion hybrides comportant des moteurs électriques et des moteurs à combustion interne les moteurs primaires étant constitués de moteurs électriques et de moteurs à combustion interne, p. ex. des VEH caractérisés par l'architecture du véhicule électrique hybride du type série-parallèle du type à distribution électrique
B60K 6/52 - Entraînement d'une pluralité d'essieux moteurs, p. ex. quatre roues motrices
B60K 26/04 - Agencement ou montage sur les véhicules des dispositifs de commande des ensembles de propulsion des moyens de liaison entre les moyens ou organes de déclenchement et l'ensemble de propulsion
G06F 17/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques
B60K 6/48 - Agencement ou montage de plusieurs moteurs primaires différents pour une propulsion réciproque ou commune, p. ex. systèmes de propulsion hybrides comportant des moteurs électriques et des moteurs à combustion interne les moteurs primaires étant constitués de moteurs électriques et de moteurs à combustion interne, p. ex. des VEH caractérisés par l'architecture du véhicule électrique hybride du type parallèle
B60W 10/02 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande d'accouplements de la chaîne cinématique
B60W 10/06 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion comprenant la commande des moteurs à combustion
B60W 10/08 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion comprenant la commande des unités de traction électrique, p. ex. des moteurs ou des générateurs
A utility vehicle (100) includes a first axle, a second axle, an electric motor (131), an internal combustion engine (102), and a torque transfer device (110). The electric motor (131) drives the first axle in a first direction and a second direction at different times. The internal combustion (102) engine drives a transmission output shaft (111) in one direction. The torque transfer device (110) selectively drives the second axle in the first direction or in the second direction, in response to rotation of the transmission output shaft (111) in the one direction. Said torque transfer device (110) hence provides three modes: forward, reverse and neutral. An additional independent claim is included for a utility vehicle comprising a mechanical throttle linkage.
B60K 6/36 - Agencement ou montage de plusieurs moteurs primaires différents pour une propulsion réciproque ou commune, p. ex. systèmes de propulsion hybrides comportant des moteurs électriques et des moteurs à combustion interne les moteurs primaires étant constitués de moteurs électriques et de moteurs à combustion interne, p. ex. des VEH caractérisés par des appareils, des organes ou des moyens spécialement adaptés aux VEH caractérisés par les transmissions à engrenages
B60K 6/448 - Agencement ou montage de plusieurs moteurs primaires différents pour une propulsion réciproque ou commune, p. ex. systèmes de propulsion hybrides comportant des moteurs électriques et des moteurs à combustion interne les moteurs primaires étant constitués de moteurs électriques et de moteurs à combustion interne, p. ex. des VEH caractérisés par l'architecture du véhicule électrique hybride du type série-parallèle du type à distribution électrique
B60K 6/52 - Entraînement d'une pluralité d'essieux moteurs, p. ex. quatre roues motrices
B60K 26/04 - Agencement ou montage sur les véhicules des dispositifs de commande des ensembles de propulsion des moyens de liaison entre les moyens ou organes de déclenchement et l'ensemble de propulsion
64.
VEHICLE INSTRUMENT DISPLAY SUPPORT AND STORAGE APPARATUS
A vehicle instrument support and storage apparatus for a vehicle driven by a human driver who occupies a driver's seat of the vehicle provides a frame having a plate configured for attachment to a selected vehicle. The frame has a plurality of docking station positions. A rotary bearing is attachable to the vehicle. An instrument support includes a support panel and an arm having an inner and outer end portions, the arm inner end portion being connected to the rotary bearing. The instrument support panel is affixed to the outer end portion of the support arm. The instrument support has a locking portion that interlocks the instrument support to a selected one of the docking stations. An interlock of the instrument support with one docking station places the instrument support panel in front of the driver of the vehicle. An interlock of the instrument support with the other docking station places the instrument support in a position that is spaced away from (laterally, circumferentially and/or radially) first position. A locking portion includes a handle that enables the driver to grasp the handle to simultaneously: 1) move in a pivot motion the instrument support to either one of the docking stations; and 2) selectively connect the instrument support to or disconnect the instrument support from a selected one of the docking stations.
An amphibious vessel is capable of operating efficiently as both a catamaran surface effect ship for travel on water and as an air cushion vessel and can travel to water from land, land to water or on land. In the catamaran surface effect ship mode, the vessel can operate in displacement mode at low speed or as a surface effect ship at high speed in an air cushion mode. For operation as an air cushion vehicle, the vessel operates with the aid of deployable side seals. The vessel includes catamaran hulls and flexible air cushion bow and stern seal systems. The vessel also employs retractable side seals having hinged doors that hold inflatable, retractable flexible components. The doors form part of the side seal system in a deployed position, and protect the flexible components of the seal in a retracted position. The arrangement reduces the drag associated with the side seals while the vessel operates in its catamaran or surface effect ship modes, and prevents damage to the seals during operation in the high speeds surface effect ship or SES mode.
A camshaft assembly configured to rotate about an axis of rotation within the engine of a motor vehicle to provide timing between cyclic operation of engine components is provided. The camshaft assembly includes a member for providing timing to a first engine component. The member includes a cam surface configured to drive the timing of the first engine component, and an opening. The camshaft assembly also includes a camshaft body cast to the member and configured to engage the opening of the member. The camshaft body includes a lobe configured to drive the timing of a second engine component, and a journal configured to allow efficient rotation of the camshaft body about the axis of rotation. The member is formed from a first material and the camshaft body is formed from a second material, thereby allowing the camshaft assembly to withstand two levels of stress.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
(1) Drivetrain assembly comprised of an electric motor for powering vehicle drive wheels, a rechargeable battery for providing electric power to the electric motor, a gasoline engine for providing a supplemental power source for generating electric power and an alternator for generating electric power from the gasoline engine for providing supplemental electric power to the electric motor, for use in vehicles used as plant personnel carriers, general utility and maintenance cars, motel and resort cars, baggage carriers, golf cars, turf maintenance vehicles and on-road and off-road light-transportation vehicles, for the purpose of augmenting the drivetrain assembly's electric motor with a gasoline-powered engine to augment the range and capabilities of the vehicle, both for new production line vehicles and as aftermarket kits for addition to existing vehicles
69.
Operator selectable electric vehicle performance switch
An operator selectable performance control system for an electric vehicle, is provided. In various embodiments, the system includes a motor structured and operable to provide motive power and regenerative braking forces to the vehicle and a mechanical brake assembly structured and operable to exert mechanical braking forces to the vehicle. The system additionally includes a controller operable to control the application of motive power and regenerative braking forces of the motor. The system further includes an operator selectable switch structured and operable to changeably select one of a plurality of vehicle performance routines executable by the controller for affecting maximum vehicle speed and an amount of regenerative braking implemented during vehicle operation.
B60L 9/00 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie extérieure au véhicule
B60L 11/00 - Propulsion électrique par source d’énergie intérieure au véhicule (B60L 8/00, B60L 13/00 ont priorité;agencements ou montage de moteurs primaires constitués de moteurs électriques et de moteurs à combustion interne pour une propulsion réciproque ou commune B60K 6/20)
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G05D 3/00 - Commande de la position ou de la direction
G06F 7/00 - Procédés ou dispositions pour le traitement de données en agissant sur l'ordre ou le contenu des données maniées
G06F 17/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques
A rear body panel for a golf car includes a seat support portion and a bag well portion disposed rearward from the seat support portion. The rear body panel also includes a pair of wheel wells disposed on opposite sides of the bag well portion. The seat support portion includes a discontinuous recessed flange, a lower end trim edge, and at least one tab for limiting movement of the rear body panel on the golf car. Stiffening ribs are also included adjacent the wheel wells, and hand hold apertures are further included. The bag well portion includes a front wall portion, a pair of outwardly sloped side walls, and a floor portion with an impact absorption feature.
A drive system is provided for a utility vehicle and includes an alternating-current (AC) motor for providing a drive torque. An AC motor controller receives a battery voltage signal, throttle pedal position signal, brake pedal position signal, key switch signal, forward/neutral/reverse (FNR) signal, and run/tow signal indicative of the utility vehicle being configured to be driven and being configured to be towed. The AC motor controller generates an AC drive signal for the AC motor, wherein the AC drive signal is based on the battery voltage signal, throttle pedal position signal, brake pedal position signal, key switch signal, FNR signal, and run/tow signal.
A mower includes a mower base unit and a cutting reel assembly having a plurality of cutting blades rotatable about an axis extending substantially parallel to the ground. The mower also includes at least one leading link pivotally interconnecting the cutting reel assembly and the mower base unit such that the cutting reel moves independently relative to the mower base unit as the cutting reel assembly traverses undulating terrain. Furthermore, the mower includes at least one tracking rod interconnecting the mower base unit and the cutting reel assembly. The tracking rod is configured to cause the cutting reel assembly to track in a substantially straight line along a mowing direction while reducing lateral movement of the cutting reel assembly relative to the mower base unit.
A vessel transfer system utilizes a larger, surface effect vessel (12) with a hull and a cargo deck, having a pressurized volume of air under its hull. The larger vessel cargo deck is lowered relative to a water surface in order to receive a smaller vessel (11). Lowering is achieved by depressurizing the volume of pressurized air under the hull. Movable propulsors on an air cushion vehicle permit efficient operation under way in an outer position, while minimizing the envelope dimensions for stowage in a well deck, providing clearance from bridges, docks, etc. in an inner position. In the outer position, the propellers operate in more uniform inflow conditions, resulting in improved performance and lower noise levels. In addition, the craft can be arranged to use a full width stern ramp resulting in time saved during cargo loading/unloading. The propellers will be less likely to ingest green water in high sea states.
B63B 35/42 - Embarcations ou structures flottantes similaires spécialement adaptées à des finalités spécifiques et non prévues ailleurs pour transport d'embarcations à tirant d'eau réglable
75.
DUAL STABILITY SEAL SKIRT SYSTEM FOR AIR CUSHION VEHICLE
A marine air cushion vehicle provides a hull having a hull periphery, an inflatable bag connected to the hull at the hull periphery, an inflatable skirt connected to the bag, and a pair of inflatable lateral stability seals, each extending generally perpendicular to the hull central longitudinal axis and to port and starboard positions. A plurality of inflatable open cones are attached to the inflatable bag, the open cones being positioned in between the lateral stability seals in a fore to aft direction. The skirt includes in part the inflatable open cones. In another embodiment, the open cones can be alternatively placed in between the lateral stability seals or in front of the lateral stability seals, in between a lateral stability seal and the hull bow. In another alternative embodiment, inflatable open cones can be positioned in between a lateral stability seal and the hull stem.
B63B 1/38 - Autres moyens pour faire varier les caractéristiques hydrodynamiques inhérentes aux coques par réduction du frottement utilisant des bulles d'air ou des coussins d'air
76.
Dual stability seal skirt system for air cushion vehicle
A marine air cushion vehicle provides a hull having a hull periphery, an inflatable bag connected to the hull at the hull periphery, an inflatable skirt connected to the bag, and a pair of inflatable lateral stability seals, each extending generally perpendicular to the hull central longitudinal axis and to port and starboard positions. A plurality of inflatable open cones are attached to the inflatable bag, the open cones being positioned in between the lateral stability seals in a fore to aft direction. The skirt includes in part the inflatable open cones. In another embodiment, the open cones can be alternatively placed in between the lateral stability seals or in front of the lateral stability seals, in between a lateral stability seal and the hull bow. In another alternative embodiment, inflatable open cones can be positioned in between a lateral stability seal and the hull stern. In another embodiment, the inflatable skirt includes some inflatable open cones, and wherein the air cushion is not subdivided by any longitudinally positioned seals.
B63B 1/38 - Autres moyens pour faire varier les caractéristiques hydrodynamiques inhérentes aux coques par réduction du frottement utilisant des bulles d'air ou des coussins d'air
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TOW HARNESS FOR VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC BRAKES
A tow harness (50) is provided that spans between connectors (24) of respective towing and towed vehicles. The tow harness includes a first end that mates with the connector of the tow vehicle and includes a first jumper (52) for completing a brake control circuit between a brake of the tow vehicle and a brake signal source of the tow vehicle. A second end mates with the connector of the towed vehicle and includes a second jumper (54) that completes the brake control circuit between the brake signal source of the towing vehicle and a brake of the towed vehicle. In other embodiments a brake system includes an electric brake that includes inputs for a brake control signal. A brake controller (26) receives power from a battery (45) and generates the brake control signal. An electrical connector includes signal terminals connected to the brake control signal and power terminals connected to the battery (45).
B60T 17/04 - Aménagement des tuyauteries, valves de tuyauterie, p. ex. valves de coupure, couplages ou tuyaux flexibles
H01R 29/00 - Pièces de couplage pour coopération sélective avec une pièce complémentaire de différentes façons pour établir différents circuits, p. ex. pour la sélection de tension, pour la sélection série-parallèle
B60D 1/62 - Dispositifs auxiliaires comportant des conduites d'alimentation, des circuits électriques ou analogues
B60T 7/20 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager spécialement adaptés pour remorques, p. ex. dans le cas d'un décrochage de la remorque
B60T 13/74 - Transmission de l'action de freinage entre l'organe d'attaque et les organes terminaux d'action, avec puissance de freinage assistée ou relais de puissanceSystèmes de freins incorporant ces moyens de transmission, p. ex. systèmes de freinage à pression d'air avec entraînement ou assistance électrique
A cargo bed assembly including a cargo bed base; a first side wall extending from the base; a second side wall extending from the base, the second side wall located opposite the first side wall; a tailgate having an inner side facing the base and an outer side opposite to the inner side, the tailgate positioned between the first sidewall and the second side wall; and a first latch assembly mounted to the outer side of the tailgate, the first latch assembly including a first latch pin operable to engage and disengage the first side wall.
A sand bottle assembly on a golf car includes a bottle and a mounting bracket. The bottle is defined by a longitudinal hollow body having a bottom portion and a top portion. The hollow body defines a vertical axis. A spout is formed at the top portion and is adapted to dispense sand contained in the hollow body. An extension portion is disposed along a sidewall of the hollow body. The extension portion includes a raised sidewall portion. The mounting bracket is adapted to be connected to the golf car and matingly receive the extension portion of the bottle in an installed position. The mounting bracket defines an engaging portion adapted to engage and retain the raised sidewall of the extension portion in a secure position along the vertical axis in the installed position.
A window assembly (10) cooperating with a window frame (44) on a golf car includes a first window pane (60) selectively coupled to the window frame. A second window pane (56) is selectively coupled to the window frame and offset from the first window pane. A first pair of retaining members (112) are arranged on the window frame in an installed position and movable between a retaining position wherein the retaining members (112) retain the first window pane (60) in an upright position and a release position wherein the retaining members (112) are disengaged from the first window pane (60). Each of the first pair of retaining members (112) are defined by a rigid frame having an integrally molded elastomeric body.
A protection system (14) for an accelerator and brake (A & B) assembly (16) of a utility vehicle is provided. The protection system comprises a brake pedal (BP) protective boot (58) that conforms with and sealingly fits around a brake pedal arm (50). The protection system additionally includes an accelerator pedal (AP) protective boot (62) that conforms with and sealingly fits around an accelerator pedal arm (42).
G05G 25/04 - Autres parties constitutives, caractéristiques ou accessoires des mécanismes de commande, p. ex. suspensions élastiques des organes intermédiaires assurant l'étanchéité contre l'entrée de poussière, les intempéries ou similaires
A glove box including: an upper portion; a lower portion opposite to the upper portion; a rear portion; a face portion opposite to the rear portion; a first side portion between the rear portion and the face portion; a second side portion between the rear portion and the face portion; an aperture defined by the face portion; a door mounted within the aperture with a hinge; and a trim base extending from the face portion. The glove box defines an enclosed space.
B60R 7/06 - Accessoires de rangement ou fixation, intérieurs aux véhicules, essentiellement destinés aux objets personnels de dimension plus petite qu'une valise, p. ex. articles de voyage ou cartes à l'emplacement du conducteur ou du passager montés sur ou logés sous le tableau de bord
An access panel for a golf car that can comprise a first planar portion; a second planar portion (62) integral with and orientated at an angle relative to the first planar portion (62); a first retention detail (66) extending from the first planar portion (62); a second retention detail (68) extending from the second planar portion (64); and an aperture (70a, 70b) extending through the first planar portion.
A one-piece molded golf car basket (14) generally mounted to the golf car behind the golf car seat. The basket includes an integrally formed front wall (34), two integrally formed opposing side walls (38), an integrally formed back wall (42) and an integrally formed bottom (46). Additionally, the basket includes a golf bag yoke (54) integrally formed with the back wall.
A golf car splash guard (25) including: a base portion (40); a locking flange (42) protruding from the base portion, the locking flange having a locking detail (74); a wall extending (44) from the base portion at an angle relative to the base portion; a first wire retention device (48) extending from the base portion; and a second wire retention device (58) extending from the wall.
A utility vehicle seat assembly includes a seat cushion subassembly having a plastic base (54) that includes a substantially flat or smooth perimeter portion (62) on an underside of the plastic base. The substantially flat perimeter is suitable for accepting fasteners (70). The seat cushion subassembly additionally includes, a foam cushion (50) that is positioned on a top surface of the plastic base and a seat cushion covering (58) that is positioned over the foam cushion. The seat cushion covering is wrapped around a circumferential edge (56) of the plastic base and fastened to the substantially flat perimeter portion of the underside of the plastic base using a plurality of fasteners. A fastener cover (74) is positioned over the fasteners and connected to the underside of the plastic base to conceal the fasteners and the fastened portion of the seat cushion covering.
B60N 2/10 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable le siège entier étant mobile basculant
B60N 2/24 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules à des fins particulières ou pour des véhicules particuliers
An engine isolator mount can be utilized to couple a front portion of a drive unit including an internal combustion engine assembly to the frame of a small utility vehicle. The engine isolator mount can allow for limited relative movement between the engine and the frame during acceleration and deceleration and operation of the small utility vehicle. The engine isolator mount can be configured to undergo compression during forward deceleration and tension during forward acceleration of the small utility vehicle. The engine isolator mount can allow relative movement in all three directions.
F16F 1/377 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée caractérisés par une forme particulière présentant des trous ou des ouvertures
A cargo bed lift assembly for a light-weight utility vehicle. The lift assembly includes a bed platform coupled to an underside of a light weight utility vehicle cargo bed. An electric actuator can be removably mounted at an upper end to the bed platform and removably mounted at a lower end to a vehicle frame front cross-member. Additionally, a frame brace can be removably coupled at a lower end to the vehicle frame front cross-member and removably coupled at an upper end to a vehicle frame rear cross-member. Thus, the actuator is a front, center mounted actuator that can be electrically controlled to lift and hold the front of the cargo bed at any desired position between and inclusive of a non-deployed position and a fully deployed position.
A height adjustable suspension system for a golf car includes a leaf spring and an axle housing rotatably supporting first and second driven wheels. The axle housing is supported by the leaf spring. A support element is connected to the axle housing. A height adjustment block is connected to the support element. The height adjustment block includes a hook-shaped engagement member at least partially engaging the height adjustment block to the support element. The height adjustment block is positioned between the leaf spring and the support element, and together with the support element defines a spacing between the leaf spring and the axle housing.
A vessel (10) designed to operate efficiently as both a catamaran and air cushion vessel can travel at low speed in a catamaran or displacement mode, high speed in an air cushion mode, and amphibiously with the aid of deployable side seals. The vessel (10) includes catamaran hulls (11, 12) and flexible air cushion bow (16) and stern (17) seal systems together with retractable side seals (30) having hinged doors (32) containing inflatable, retractable flexible components (35, 38) . The doors (32) form part of the side seal system (30) in the deployed position, and protect the flexible components (35, 38) of the seal (30) in the retracted position. The arrangement reduces the drag associated with the side seals while the vessel (10) operates in its catamaran or surface effect ship modes, and prevents damage to the seals (30) during operation in the high speeds SES mode .
A modular accelerator and brake (A&B) assembly (18) for controlling the movement of a utility vehicle (10) is provided. The modular A&B assembly controls operation of a vehicle prime mover (14) and braking assembly (16). The modular A&B assembly includes a mounting plate (30) coupled to a frame structure (34) of the vehicle. An accelerator pedal subassembly (38) includes an accelerator pedal shaft (42) that is rotationally mounted within a pair of opposing apertures (46) in a pair of accelerator mounts (50) extending from an underside of the mounting plate. A brake pedal subassembly (66) includes a brake pedal shaft (70) that rotationally mounted within a pair of opposing apertures (72) in a pair of brake mounts (74) extending from the underside of the mounting plate. The accelerator pedal shaft and the brake pedal shaft are mounted to the mounting plate (30) such that an axis of the accelerator pedal shaft (x) is offset from an axis of the brake pedal shaft (y).
G05G 5/04 - Butées pour limiter le mouvement des organes de commande, p. ex. butée réglable
G05G 5/18 - Moyens pour empêcher, limiter ou inverser le mouvement de certaines pièces d'un mécanisme de commande, p. ex. verrouillage des organes de commande pour maintenir les organes sur un nombre indéterminé de positions, p. ex. par un secteur denté par verrouillage d'un organe par rapport à un secteur fixe, une tige ou un organe analogue par engrènement sans glissement, p. ex. par cliquet
A vehicle utility bed adapted for conveniently securing a cargo restraining device to the utility bed is provided. The utility bed includes a bottom panel (34), a front panel (38) adjoining the bottom panel and a pair of opposing side panels (10) adjoining the bottom and front panels. Each of the side panels includes a plurality of retainer pockets (14) along a bottom surface (18) of the respective side panel. The retainer pockets are utilized to securely retain at least a portion of cargo restraining device (20) connectors so that the cargo restraining device will securely restrain cargo within the utility bed.
Wrapped-cone fingers for use in an air-cushion vehicle (ACV) skirt system are described. Wrapped-cone fingers may include an inner cone that is “wrapped” or generally enclosed by an outer finger. The inner cone may include an inner cone opening through which air may travel. The outer cone may include a back face opening. When inflated, the inner cone blocks the back face opening in the outer finger, allowing for increased air pressure in the outer finger and thus inflating the inner cone and outer finger of the wrapped-cone finger. Wrapped-cone fingers according to the present invention may be lightweight, inexpensive and resistant to scooping and snagging. Embodiments are also directed to ACV skirt systems and methods of manufacturing wrapped-cone fingers for use with an ACV skirt system.
A drink holder for a golf car. The drink holder has a lower receptacle including a first curved wall having a top and a bottom. A support portion is integrally formed with the first curved wall and extends radially inward from the bottom of the first curved wall. An upper receptacle includes a second curved wall having a top and a bottom. A support ring having a flat surface extends radially between the top of the first curved wall and the bottom of the second curved wall.
B60N 3/10 - Aménagements ou adaptations d'autres accessoires pour passagers, non prévus ailleurs de réceptacles pour nourriture ou boissons, p. ex. réfrigérés
A cargo enclosure for a vehicle includes a side panel having at least one pocket is formed therein. The pocket has a back wall, a pair of opposing side walls and a front wall having an aperture therein. A bottom surface of the pocket is canted downwardly from the back wall toward the aperture in the front wall such that any debris or other material that may infiltrate the pocket will readily slide down the canted bottom surface, through the aperture and onto a bottom surface of the cargo enclosure.
A cargo enclosure for a vehicle includes a side panel having at least one pocket is formed therein. The pocket has a back wall, a pair of opposing side walls and a front wall having an aperture therein. A bottom surface of the pocket is canted downwardly from the back wall toward the aperture in the front wall such that any debris or other material that may infiltrate the pocket will readily slide down the canted bottom surface, through the aperture and onto a bottom surface of the cargo enclosure.
A window assembly cooperating with a window frame on a golf car includes a first window pane (54) selectively coupled to the window frame (44) . A second window pane (56) is selectively coupled to the window frame and offset from the first window pane. An intermediate window pane (60) is arranged between the first and second window panes and is movable between an upright position wherein the first, second and intermediate window panes collectively define a transparent barrier at the window frame and a collapsed position wherein the intermediate window pane is moved to a position alongside the second window pane thereby defining a passage at the window frame between the first and second window panes .
A drive system for an electric vehicle includes a motor for providing a drive torque and an electrically actuated brake for providing a braking torque to the motor. The system includes a controller that receives a plurality of inputs which may include a battery voltage input, a throttle pedal position input, a brake pedal position input, a key switch input, a forward/neutral/reverse (FNR) input, and a brake full-stroke input in addition to the brake pedal input. The controller may generate a drive signal for the motor based on some or all of the inputs.
