Abstract:
An exhaust pipe support member of a vehicle includes: an elastic support portion that has multiple insertion holes into which multiple hanger stays provided in an exhaust pipe are inserted; a metal frame that surrounds the elastic support portion; and multiple support legs that are arranged between the elastic support portion and the metal frame to support the elastic support portion.
Abstract:
An all-terrain vehicle (“ATV”) a frame extending along a longitudinal centerline of the ATV. Additionally, the ATV includes a plurality of ground engaging members operably coupled to the frame which includes a first ground-engaging member and a second ground-engaging member positioned on a first side of the longitudinal centerline and a third ground-ground engaging member and a fourth ground-engaging member positioned on a second side of the longitudinal centerline. The ATV further includes a straddle seat supported by the frame and configured to support an operator, an engine supported by the frame, and an engine air inlet fluidly coupled to the engine and positioned forward of the straddle seat.
Abstract:
A motorcycle includes an exhaust chamber (82), having defined therein a chamber expansion compartment (90) for exhaust gases, and a muffler (84) having defined therein muffler expansion compartments (92, 94, 96) for the exhaust gases on a downstream side of the exhaust chamber (82). Respective outer peripheral walls of the exhaust chamber (82) and the muffler (84) are formed by a common casing (69). The exhaust chamber (82) is positioned intermediate between a motorcycle combustion engine (E) and a motorcycle rear wheel (22). The exhaust chamber (82) has an inner side surface positioned laterally inwardly of an outer side surface (22a) of the rear wheel (22) in a motorcycle body widthwise direction, and the muffler (84) has a rear portion positioned laterally outwardly of the rear wheel (22).
Abstract:
A hybrid vehicle is equipped with an engine and a motor generator (MG2) serving as a power source for driving the vehicle. A catalytic converter is provided in an exhaust pipe of the engine. An HV-ECU estimates a possible EV-running distance based on an SOC of a power storage device for comparison with a traveling distance (L) to a destination set by a navigation device. When the possible EV-running distance is longer than the traveling distance (L), the HV-ECU outputs a control signal (CTL2) instructing prohibition of warm-up of the catalytic converter, to an EG-ECU.
Abstract:
A snowmobile includes an engine, a handle, an operation portion, an operation input detector, an operation amount detector, and a control portion. The handle includes a grip grasped by the rider. The operation portion is provided near the grip to control driving of the engine. The operation input detector is provided near the grip to detect whether operation of the operation portion has been carried out by the rider. The operation amount detector electrically detects the operation amount of the operation portion. The control portion controls driving of the engine based on the operation amount detected by the operation amount detector when operation of the operation portion by the rider is detected at the operation input detector.
Abstract:
An exhaust gas diagnosis system and a vehicle control system for automotive vehicles to reduce the communication lines and the power lines connected to the antiweatherability-required exhaust gas sensor arranged on the exterior of the vehicle are disclosed. The exhaust gas diagnosis system is configured of an engine control unit (electronic control unit), radio terminal units having the sensor function to detect the exhaust gas, and a radio communication repeater to conduct communication and share a part of the process executed by the conventional engine control unit. The communication lines between the sensor and the electronic control unit and the power lines to the sensor required in the conventional systems are eliminated while at the same time reducing the load on the electronic control unit.
Abstract:
Apparatuses and methods are provided for controlling a self-propelled machine wherein the apparatuses and methods include a handle and a control device and can utilize first and second linking members. The control device is pivotably coupled to the handle, and includes a slidable control portion that is linearly translatable relative to the handle. The first linking member includes a first proximal section that is coupled to the control device, and a first distal section that is engagable with the machine. The first linking member is actuatable in response to pivoting of the control device. The second linking member includes a second proximal section coupled to the control device and a first distal section engagable with a transmission. The second linking member is actuatable in response to sliding of the slidable control portion. The control device can be pivoted between an ON state and an OFF state to implement operator presence control. The slidable control portion can be linearly translated to implement variable speed control.
Abstract:
An aerodynamic bicycle that reduces intra-abdominal pressure, improves aerodynamic performance, and improves muscular power efficiency includes various structures to support and hold the driver in a lying down, prone position, rather than in a sitting position. The bicycle includes: (a) a front wheel; (b) a rear wheel; (c) a frame connected to the front wheel and the rear wheel; (d) a handlebar for controlling a direction of travel of the bicycle; (e) a seat member supporting a gluteus region of the bicycle driver; (f) a first support member for supporting hips of the driver; (g) a second support member for supporting an axillary or sternal region of the driver; (h) a first, smaller sprocket located at the hub of the rear wheel; (i) a pedal unit including two pedals and a second sprocket located proximate to a circumference of the rear wheel; and (j) a chain connecting the first sprocket and the second sprocket. A top surface of the seat member on which the gluteus region of the driver is supported is arranged at an angle between vertical and horizontal such that the gluteus region of the driver is supported against gravitational forces without placing the driver in a sitting position. A seat guide movably holds the seat member such that it can be adjusted to different heights. The seat member is removably fastened to the seat guide such that these two elements can be rapidly unfastened in the event that the bicycle driver falls.
Abstract:
An energy recovery apparatus for a turbo compound engine is provided having an exhaust turbine with a first rotary machine in an exhaust pipe of an internal combustion engine; a second rotary machine mounted on a wheel axle of a motor vehicle which is driven by the internal combustion engine, and an exhaust turbine coupled to the exhaust port of the first-mentioned exhaust turbine; and a third rotary machine operable as a generator. The energy recovery apparatus also includes a first sensor for detecting the speed of rotation of the internal combustion engine and a second sensor for detecting the load on the engine. The first through third rotary machines are controlled by signals from the sensors and efficiently utilize the exhaust energy carried by the exhaust gas discharged from the internal combustion engine.
Abstract:
A laser beam is directed onto a light detector along a path passing close to the spray orifice(s) of a fuel-injector spray nozzle. The photoelectric signal produced by the light detector is fed to an automatic signal-content evaluating unit. To test the nozzle for proper buzzing, fuel is applied to the nozzle at a predetermined pressure and volumetric flow rate preferably corresponding to those for which the nozzle is designed. If the nozzle buzzes properly the photoelectric signal is pulsating, otherwise continuous. To test the nozzle for seal-tightness, fuel is applied to the nozzle for a limited testing interval at a pressure lower by a predetermined amount than the opening pressure of the spray nozzle. If the nozzle is insufficiently seal-tight, drops of fuel are discharged from the spray orifice(s) resulting in corresponding alteration of the photoelectric signal. The automatic signal-content evaluating unit evaluates the photoelectric-signal content with respect to amplitude and frequency or pulse duration.