Abstract:
The present application discloses a vehicle rescue device, a rescue plate and a support plate, and relates to the field of cross-country equipment. The vehicle rescue device includes a first rescue plate and a second rescue plate, at least one end of the first rescue plate is provided with a first connecting portion, at least one end of the second rescue plate is provided with a second connecting portion, and the first connecting portion is detachably connected with the second connecting portion.
Abstract:
A sanding system for a rail vehicle includes a housing of a cellular wheel sluice having an inlet located at the top and an outlet located at the bottom, a pivotably mounted cellular wheel having a plurality of cells, and a motor that is coupled with the cellular wheel. The sanding system further includes a container connected to the inlet of the cellular wheel sluice for receiving brake sand, or a feed line connected to the inlet of the cellular wheel sluice for transporting brake sand, and a discharge line connected to the outlet of the cellular wheel sluice for transporting brake sand. The motor for driving the cellular wheel is thereby arranged above the inlet.
Abstract:
A control apparatus for a vehicle includes a controller configured to (i) calculate, based on a distance and a relative speed between a host vehicle and a forward obstacle, a collision prediction time of a collision between the forward obstacle and the host vehicle; (ii) execute a predetermined control when the collision prediction time is less than or equal to a predetermined threshold, the predetermined control reducing a probability of the collision between the forward obstacle and the host vehicle, and (iii) decrease the predetermined threshold, when an accelerator pedal releasing operation is performed under a situation where the forward obstacle exists, depending on a first distance between the host vehicle and the forward obstacle at a time at which the accelerator pedal releasing operation is performed.
Abstract:
A tire rim of a motor vehicle includes a substantially cylindrical body for holding a tire, and a hub connected to the body through radial members, and has an outer face facing, in use, the outside of the vehicle, and an opposite inner face. At least one elongate flexible element associated with the rim can reach a resting configuration within the rim, and a working configuration, extended with respect to the resting configuration, of such a length as to allow the tire to be surrounded, in which each flexible element is wound around the tire to form a snow chain. The rim includes at least one retaining member at a zone of its inner face, to be engaged by a portion of a flexible element in its working configuration.
Abstract:
A reinforced traction aid device is provided for use with heavy transport and utility vehicles (HTUVs). The device comprises a U-shaped frame and a plurality of cross bars joining the side bars of the frame. This configuration provides structural support and traction means for a tire of a HTUV to engage and climb over the device when in use. Traction cleats engage the ground surface and stabilize the traction aid device, and two converging claws supported by a claw brace form the open end of the U-shaped frame to engage the tire tread cavities of the tire. A brace system is integrated into the device, comprising at least one linear and one or more additional linear and/or V-braces disposed in between the end bar of the U-shaped frame and cross bars to reinforce and help maintain the structural alignment of the traction aid device after repeated use.
Abstract:
A mobile robot configured to be widely versatile in its use. For example, the mobile robot can be configured for being used on a wide assortment of surfaces, regardless of the orientation and/or shape of the surfaces. Alternatively or in combination, the mobile robot can be configured for effective and efficient movement on the surfaces it traverses. In some cases, the mobile robot is configured with two or more component units. In some cases, the component units are configured with magnets and a control system for orientating the magnets. In some cases, one or more component couplings join the component units. In some cases, the mobile unit is configured with Mecanum wheels.
Abstract:
A mobile robot configured to be widely versatile in its use. For example, the mobile robot can be configured for being used on a wide assortment of surfaces, regardless of the orientation and/or shape of the surfaces. Alternatively or in combination, the mobile robot can be configured for effective and efficient movement on the surfaces it traverses. In some cases, the mobile robot is configured with two or more component units. In some cases, the component units are configured with magnets and a control system for orientating the magnets. In some cases, one or more component couplings join the component units. In some cases, the mobile unit is configured with Mecanum wheels.
Abstract:
An anti ice skidding apparatus for providing resistance to lateral forces acting on a vehicle. The anti ice skidding apparatus includes a disc chassis, a device for engaging a roadway pivotally connected to the disc chassis and a device for securing the disc chassis to an underside of the vehicle. A device is connected to the securing device for pivoting the securing device between a first position maintaining the disc chassis and engaging device at a distance above the roadway and a second position placing the engaging device in engagement with the roadway. The engaging device is able to engage the roadway and provide additional resistance to lateral forces acting on the vehicle when in the second position. The engaging device may be one of a plurality of rollers or a blade which will engage with icy surfaces on the roadway and cut a groove in the icy surface to provide additional resistance to the lateral forces acting on the vehicle. The plurality of rollers and the blade each include a sharp edge extending around a periphery thereof, the sharp edge acting to cut a groove on any icy or soft surfaces over which the vehicle passes when in the second engaged position.
Abstract:
A device for protecting the wheels of a vehicle against hydroplaning, having a water film displacement device (4,9) the displacement cross section of which is smaller than its operational cross-section. A deflecting device (11) may be arranged behind the displacement device (4,9) to deflect the hurled up water from the area of the wheel to be protected.
Abstract:
A device for generating a suction force between a vehicle and a surface having a hood connected to the vehicle. The hood is positioned between the vehicle and the surface, and has an opening defined in a direction towards the surface. A bladed wheel is accommodated within the opening of the hood, and means are provided to drive the bladed wheel.