Abstract: In a transport carrier system for an overhead conveying device, a transport carrier includes a universally applicable base body and a supporting body exchangeable using a connecting device. The supporting body in a first configuration has a completely enclosed receiving opening and is configured for transporting transport bags, and in a second configuration has a suspension hook and is configured for transporting an article suspended on a clothes hanger. The connecting device includes a profile groove and a profile projection each extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The profile groove forms an undercut and has an insertion opening on the end side in the direction of its longitudinal extension. The profile projection includes a profile web and a profile head formed thereon so as to expand the cross section. Moreover, an overhead conveying device has such a transport carrier system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reconfigurable paddle pole for use with watercraft, addressing the need for a versatile tool that functions as an anchor pin, single-blade paddle, and double-blade paddle. The device includes a slide slot with structural components that allow for precise coupling and adjustment. An anchor shaft with a pointed tip provides sediment penetration for anchoring, while a paddle blade attachment featuring a first paddle enables conversion to a single-blade paddle. A T-handle and paddle section allow further conversion to a double-blade paddle. Locking mechanisms ensure secure operation. This invention provides an adaptable solution for stabilizing, maneuvering, and propelling watercraft, improving convenience and efficiency across multiple activities.

Abstract: A boat station (100), including: a seat base assembly (306) having a seat shelf (300), the seat base assembly configured to adjust a vertical position of the seat shelf; at least two seats (102); and an independent suspension assembly (104) for each seat. Each independent suspension assembly secures a respective seat to the seat shelf.

Abstract: Vehicle wheels and methods of making vehicle wheels are provided. A vehicle wheel comprises a generally annular first region, a second region, and a flange extension. The first region comprises an inner surface and an outer surface comprising a tire bead seat. The second region extends radially inwardly from the first region. The second region is configured to mount to a vehicle axle. The flange extension extends from the first region in a direction away from the second region. The flange extension comprises a first extension end integral with the first region, a second extension end, and an elongate portion intermediate the first extension end and the second extension end. The elongate portion comprising a first portion with a thickness less than a thickness of the second extension end.

Abstract: A wheel assembly having a wheel rotation axis; a rim with an outer surface around the wheel rotation axis; wherein the outer surface comprising suction ports; two tires mounted on the outer surface of the rim; a particle collector adapted to trap particles entering said particle collector; a particle suction system with a bladed suction structure configured for generating a suction air flow in the rim upon rotation of said bladed suction structure about the wheel rotation axis; an air passage connecting the suction ports to the bladed suction structure via the particle collector in order to suck particles through the suction ports by means of the suction air flow generated by the bladed suction structure.

Abstract: A wheel unit for a vehicle includes a main housing configured to be coupled to a chassis of the vehicle, the main housing including first and second control arms. A transmission housing includes a body having first and second protrusions extending from the body, the first protrusion partially defining a first cavity that receives a portion of the first control arm, and the second protrusion partially defining a second cavity that receives a portion of the second control arm. A first pin is coupled between the first protrusion of the transmission housing and the first control arm of the main housing. A second pin is coupled between the second protrusion of the transmission housing and the second control arm of the main housing, the first and second pins defining a steering axis. The transmission housing is pivotably coupled to the main housing about the steering axis.

Abstract: An outboard motor includes a first housing, a second housing, and a steering mechanism. The steering mechanism is operable to steer the second housing around a steering axis. The steering mechanism includes a pinion gear, a first rack, and a second rack. The pinion gear is connected to the first housing or the second housing. The first rack includes first teeth and a first relief portion. The first teeth mesh with the pinion gear and are arranged side by side with each other in a first direction. The first relief portion does not mesh with the pinion gear and allows the pinion gear to idle. The first rack is movable in the first direction. The second rack includes second teeth. The second teeth mesh with the pinion gear and are arranged side by side with each other in a second direction. The second rack is movable in the second direction.

Abstract: A crossing gate mechanism includes an electric brushless direct current (BLDC) motor with a sensing device, a crossing gate arm operated via the BLDC motor, a motor brake coupled to the BLDC motor, wherein the motor brake is configured to hold the crossing gate arm in a position, and a controller configured to control the BLDC motor, wherein the controller is configured to control the BLDC motor to raise or lower the crossing gate arm in response to a gate control signal, and wherein, when the motor brake fails to hold the crossing gate arm in the position, the controller is configured to control the BLDC motor to hold the crossing gate arm in the position instead of the motor brake.

Abstract: A track maintenance machine for stabilizing a ballast bed of a track after a tamping operation, includes a machine frame mobile on on-track undercarriages and a stabilizing unit which has rollers for gripping a track grid and a vibration generator for actuating the track grid with a vibration. A clearing device is disposed at both longitudinal sides of the track maintenance machine in front of the stabilizing unit with regard to a working direction. Each respective clearing device includes a clearing tool which can be lowered into the ballast bed to remove ballast from a respective sleeper-end region. Thus, preconditions are created by using the stabilizing unit to achieve an increased lowering of the track grid as compared to a normal stabilizing procedure. A method for operating a track maintenance machine is also provided.

Abstract: An autonomous self-driving assembly for confined regions. The assembly is configured to move within and through narrow spaces as well as larger wider spaces. Once more, the assembly may support the carrying out of load-based applications even within the wider spaces. The assembly includes bracing capacity within such wide spaces to facilitate the carrying out of such load-based applications.

Abstract: A method and system for the flexible combined transport of persons and/or freight via rail or road. A coordination system coordinates the total transport capacity and the specific demand for transport of passengers and freight in real time and dynamically. The coordination system registers the existing capacity of persons and freight of a transport means, determines a residual capacity, defined by the difference between the passenger capacity and the passenger transport demand, and determines a transformation capacity, which is determined by the size of the residual capacity that can be transformed for the carriage of freight. The freight capacity is determined by the transformation capacity and the existing freight capacity. A multi-functional transport modality for rail or road and other support means for the realization of an efficient and resilient mobility system for passengers and freight.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to detect breaks in tracks and/or detect the presence of a vehicle, which can include for example a train, in a monitored section of the track or rail. Embodiments of the present invention measure the change in amplitude and/or phase angles. Electrical shunts are connected between the rails at spaced-apart intervals. At least two different frequencies of alternating current are generated and fed into the segments of rail (for example at or near a mid-point between the shunts). If a rail break occurs, the total inductance of the rail at that segment will change. Using two or more frequencies allows a rail break to be differentiated from environmental rail-to-rail and rail-to-earth leakage.

Abstract: A modular seating system including a mounting surface having a plurality of attachment features formed therein and a plurality of chairs. Each chair of the plurality of chairs includes a base including a base body, an interior volume, two lateral openings formed in opposite lateral sides of the base body, the two lateral openings communicating with the interior volume, and a top opening communicating with the interior volume; a connector connected at least in part to a bottom side of the base body; and a seat portion connected to the base body and arranged: to provide a seating surface and to prevent access to the top opening when in the closed position, and to allow access to the top opening when in the open position, each attachment feature configured for receiving the connector of each chair of the plurality of chairs for selectively connecting each chair to the mounting surface.

Abstract: A marine drive is for propelling a marine vessel in a body of water. The marine drive has a motor housing, the motor housing having a first housing portion and a second housing portion which together define a motor cavity; an electric motor nested in the first housing portion, the electric motor being configured to cause rotation of an output shaft extending from the first housing portion; and a propulsor coupled to the output shaft so that rotation of the output shaft causes rotation of the propulsor. A vibration isolating joint couples first housing portion to the second housing portion. The vibration isolating joint comprising an isolating connector assembly has an elastomeric member which is clamped between the first housing portion and the second housing portion and being configured to limit transfer of vibrations from the first housing portion to the second housing portion, and a compression limiter which prevents over clamping of the elastomeric member during assembly of the motor housing.

Abstract: A member for supporting a vehicle or watercraft steering wheel, the member including a fixed support device, firmly connected in rotation, to said vehicle, or watercraft, and a device supporting the steering wheel that is rotatable with the steering wheel and connected to a device for transmission of rotation of the steering wheel towards, or to, a device for directing said vehicle, or watercraft, and a device that carries an aid device to the pilot of the vehicle, or watercraft. The carrying device is in a fixed, or firm, condition, in rotation with respect to the steering wheel, so as to allow an easy operation or displaying of the aid device for any position taken by the steering wheel.

Abstract: A steering handle device includes a housing to be mounted on a hull, a tube member and a steering shaft. The tube member is rotatable in a forward/backward direction around the tilt shaft relative to the housing. The steering shaft is inserted to the tube member. A steering arm is attached to the steering shaft. The steering arm includes an extending portion extending to an outer side of the housing. A joint member is provided on the extending portion. The joint member includes a connection portion to connect to the steering cable and a support portion to support the connection portion. When the steering shaft is in the neutral position in the rotation direction, the connection portion is located in a position corresponding to the tilt shaft as viewing the housing from the lateral direction.

Abstract: A water floating device is provided, which is provided with a floating element and a leaning element, they are detachably connected by a fastener. The fastener includes a fixed seat and an insertion end, the water floating device can be stored without releasing air after use. A height of the leaning element can also be adjusted by the fastener to achieve an effect of adjusting an appropriate height of the seating space for people of different body types. The present application provides multiple solutions for fastening the fastener, which can be connected by a rope body or fastened by a buckle. The axis of the fixed seat and the insertion end are locked; thus, they are both kept in a non-movable and in a rotatable state, which has advantages of quick installation/disassembly, good fastening effect, convenient adjustment, easy storage, and storage without releasing air.

Abstract: An outboard motor includes a first case accommodating an engine and an upper housing below the first case. At least a portion of an exhaust passage is in the upper housing and extends downward from the engine. A second case is below the upper housing. The second case includes a torpedo portion, an exhaust inlet, an exhaust outlet, and an exhaust chamber. The torpedo portion includes an internal space and a rear end. A propeller shaft is in the internal space of the torpedo portion. The rear end of the torpedo portion is forward of at least a portion of the exhaust passage as seen in a side view. The exhaust passage is connected to the exhaust inlet. The exhaust outlet communicates with the internal space of the torpedo section. The exhaust chamber communicates the exhaust inlet with the exhaust outlet.

Abstract: A wheel includes a boss, a rim, and a web. The rim includes a tread and a flange. A center of the rim in the axial direction of the wheel is disposed closer to the flange in the axial direction than a center of the boss in the axial direction is. The web has a plate-thickness center line that has a linear shape when the wheel is viewed in its longitudinal section. When an angle that the plate-thickness center line forms with the axial direction is denoted by a, a distance in the axial direction from a side face of the rim to an outer end of the plate-thickness center line is denoted by Pw, a length of the rim in the axial direction is denoted by Wr, and Pw/Wr is denoted by L, the wheel satisfies the expression L?0.0223??1.363. Where, the angle ? is 90° or less.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an energy harvester coupled to a rotatable component of a vehicle are disclosed. In some embodiments, an energy harvester system includes at least one energy harvesting component configured to be attached to a wheel of a vehicle, wherein the at least one energy harvesting component includes a piezoelectric component configured to be directly attached to a staging surface of the wheel, wherein the piezoelectric component is configured to deform in response to a mechanical strain imparted on the piezoelectric component as the wheel rotates and generate an electric signal.