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A cantilever supported vehicle seating system for a vehicle with the vehicle having a floor, the seating system comprising a cantilever base structure coupled to the vehicle and extending longitudinally in the middle of the vehicle. A first pair of occupant seats, with each seat cantilever coupled to the cantilever base structure and with each seat of the first pair of occupant seats including a seat back and a seat base. A second pair of occupant seats, with each seat cantilever coupled to the cantilever base structure and with each seat of the second pair of occupant seats including a seat back and a seat base.

A servicing bridge (14) for an airport (13) includes multiple servicing levels (82, 102). A bridge (81) includes one or more of the servicing levels (82, 102) and extends from a terminal of the airport (13). A ground support service sub-system is coupled to the servicing levels (82, 102) and is configured to mate with a service opening (26) of the aircraft (12). The ground support service sub-system provides services to the aircraft (12) through the service opening (26) and on the servicing levels (82, 102).

A floor latch assembly includes a mounting bracket secured to the seat cushion of an automotive seat. A latch hook is pivotally connected to a side wall of the mounting bracket and engages a striker pin on the floor of a vehicle. A cam lock hook is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket and engages the latch hook to create a locking mechanism for securing the seat to the striker pin. An anti-separation member maintains alignment of the latch hook and the cam lock hook to enhance the locking mechanism.

The invention relates to an integrally full-revolving and lifting rudder paddle device, including a power actuating mechanism, a rotation control mechanism, a lifting mechanism and a lift type supporting mechanism which engages with the lifting mechanism. The invention is characterized in that the lift type supporting mechanism is a thrust stand composed of sleeves, a stempost, a lifting slide bar, a connection board and a thrust plate, the sleeves are arranged on both sides of the propeller screw and the U-typed groove on the stem in two groups, the upper end of the sleeves is fixed with the stem and the lower end is fixed with the stempost, two groups of lifting slide bars penetrate the two groups of sleeves, the upper end is detachably connected with lift platform via a connection plate, the lower end is connected with the thrust plate. The power actuating mechanism penetrates the U-typed groove of the stem, a supporting axis arranged at the lower end of the power actuating mechanism is rotationally connected with the thrust plate and the whole propeller screw can rotate with a degree of 360 DEG in the thrust stand. The rudder paddle device has the advantages that the propeller screw can rotate with a degree of 360 DEG, the lift range of the propeller screw is large and the ship needs no ballasting when navigating with no load.

A mobile ground servicing unit (470) includes a stand-alone support structure (471). Wheels (473) are coupled to the support structure (471). The support structure (471) has one or more servicing levels (472, 474) that are associated with services. A ground support service sub-system is coupled to the servicing levels and is configured to mate with a service opening (26″) of an aircraft (12′″). The ground support service sub-system provides the services to the aircraft (12′″) through the service opening (26″) and on the servicing levels (472, 474).

An improved semi-trailing arm rear suspension is provided for use in vehicles having low floors. The suspension positions the outboard pivot attachment further outboard than the longitudinal centerline of the wheel to improve reaction during vehicle braking. The suspension may also place the pivot axis below the rotational axis of the wheel in order to maximize available cargo space and at a slight angle to the rotation axis of the wheel to improve vehicle handling.

A servicing bridge (14) for an airport (13) includes multiple servicing levels (82, 102). A bridge (81) includes one or more of the servicing levels (82, 102) and extends from a terminal of the airport (13). A ground support service sub-system is coupled to the servicing levels (82, 102) and is configured to mate with a service opening (26) of the aircraft (12). The ground support service sub-system provides services to the aircraft (12) through the service opening (26) and on the servicing levels (82, 102).

A utility motor vehicle is described, having a tailgate with two door leaves, both of which swivel about a vertical axis defined by one or more hinges which interconnect in an articulated manner one side of the body of the vehicle to said door leaf. Each of said door leaves comprises an extender connected to said door leaf in an articulated manner by at least one hinge with a horizontal hinge axis, the door leaves defining an extended load area when they are folded back or swivelled, the extended load area being essentially coplanar relative to the floor of the load area of the utility vehicle.

A seat assembly for a motor vehicle which provides easy access to a third row of passenger seating and folds to provide additional cargo space. The seat assembly includes a base frame operatively attached to the floor of the vehicle. A seat back is pivotally coupled to the base frame about a first pivot axis for movement between a seated position, a stowed position, and a folded position. A proximate end of a sub frame is pivotally coupled to the seat back about a second pivot axis for movement between a seated position and a folded position. A seat cushion is pivotally coupled to the sub frame at a third pivot axis for movement between a seated position, a stowed position, and a folded position. A first end of a link member is pivotally coupled to the base frame and a second opposite end of the link member is pivotally coupled to a distal end of the sub frame.

A mobile ground servicing unit (470) includes a stand-alone support structure (471). Wheels (473) are coupled to the support structure (471). The support structure (471) has one or more servicing levels (472, 474) that are associated with services. A ground support service sub-system is coupled to the servicing levels and is configured to mate with a service opening (26″) of an aircraft (12′″). The ground support service sub-system provides the services to the aircraft (12′″) through the service opening (26″) and on the servicing levels (472, 474).

The invention discloses a folding seat, comprising a seat frame skeleton, a seat frame support, a backrest skeleton, backrest supports, and a connecting rod mechanism and an unlocking mechanism, wherein the lower part of the backrest skeleton is hinged between two backrest supports; the connecting rod mechanism comprises first and second connecting rods; the upper and lower ends of the first connecting rod are respectively hinged with the side parts of the seat frame skeleton and the seat frame support; the seat frame support is pivotally supported above the seat frame support, so that the height of the seat frame skeleton is adjustable; lower two sides of the backrest frame are provided with a cantilever; one end of the second connecting rod is hinged to the side part of the seat frame skeleton, and the other end is hinged to the end part of the cantilever; when the backrest frame is folded forward, the cantilevers at the lower two sides of the backrest frame rotate with the backrestframe to pull the seat skeleton backward and move downward; and when the backrest skeleton is folded to a horizontal state, the seat frame skeleton is moved backwards and downwards directly below thebackrest skeleton. The object of the folding seat is to enable the backrest of the seat to be completely flattened, thereby increasing the effective storage space in the vehicle.

A cover system, for protectively covering a trailer, includes a plurality of stakes, stake-supported panels and stake-retaining pockets. Each pocket includes a base section, adapted to be fixed to the vehicle, and a movable section which moves between open and closed positions of the pocket. The stake-retaining pocket is formed when the movable section is in the closed position. Each stake includes an inner section and an outer section selectively connectable to the inner section to define a pair of panel-receiving recesses therebetween. The inner stake section is thicker than the outer section, and the outer section includes an intermediate portion for separating the panel-receiving recesses when the stake sections are connected together. Rails may be used above the stakes to hold the panels in place, and a plurality of bows may adjustably or non-adjustably support a tarp above the rails. A trailer incorporating the cover system is also described.

An aircraft (12) includes a servicing opening (26) and multiple service levels (82, 102). The service levels (82, 102) include a noncargo-based service level (82). The service levels (82, 102) are accessible through the service opening (26). An aircraft onboard primary servicing system (66) includes a primary service sub-system (151). An aircraft primary service coupler (154) is configured to attach to a corresponding terminal primary service coupler (152). The aircraft primary service coupler (154) and the terminal primary service coupler (152) providing at least one primary service therethrough.

A pick-up style utility vehicle according to the present invention has a front seat, a rear seat, a cargo bed, a cabin frame surrounding a riding space, and a screen shield partitioning the cargo bed and a rear riding space in front of the cargo bed. The cargo bed can be changed between an expanded state in which the cargo bed is expanded in a front direction to the rear riding space and a non-expanded state not occupying the rear riding space. A backrest for the rear seat is attached to the screen shield. The screen shield can be shifted between a position in the expanded state and a position in the non-expanded state when a seat bottom and the backrest of the rear seat are changed between a retracted state in which the seat bottom and the backrest are erected on the same straight line and a seatable used state.

The present invention extends the truck bed, thus increasing cargo space by the length of the truck tailgate. One embodiment of the invention comprises rotatably attaching an end panel to the tailgate, with rotatable and storable support members. Another embodiment comprises right and left side panels rotatably attached to the end panel. When the assembly is stored, either the support members or the side panels are rotated inward to rest against the inner surface of the end panel and the end panel is rotated downwardly and secured against the upper surface of the tailgate. When the assembly is deployed, the end panel is unsecured from the tailgate and is rotated upwardly until approximately perpendicular with the tailgate and the cargo space bed. The support members or side panels are rotated outwardly and secured to complete deployment. In certain embodiments, the end panel may be removed easily and quickly, or lowered down and out of the way, to allow and facilitate loading of longer items in the cargo space, and then reattached and deployed. The mounting bracket and / or end panel may comprise molded reinforced plastic composite material.

The invention discloses a lightweight electric vehicle which comprises a vehicle body structure of the electric vehicle and a frame structure connected with the lower portion of the vehicle body structure. The vehicle body structure comprises a vehicle body and a vehicle door, wherein the vehicle body and the vehicle door are composed of a skeleton and thermoplastic boards, wherein the thermoplastic boards cover the inner surfaces and the outer surfaces of the skeletons. The skeleton is composed of a plurality of stamping rod parts which are welded to form a cage-shaped vehicle body skeleton in an integral mode. The surface of the cage-shaped vehicle body skeleton is provided with threaded fixing holes for fixing the thermoplastic boards which are fixedly connected with the cage-shaped vehicle body skeleton through screws and form a whole closed vehicle body. A body of the vehicle frame structure is composed of a crossbeam frame. A battery bin is arranged in the middle of the crossbeam frame. According to the lightweight electric vehicle, strength, rigidity and safety of the vehicle body and the vehicle door can be ensured, the weight of the vehicle body and the weight of the vehicle door can also be obviously relieved, strength and rigidity of a chassis can be effectively improved, when four wheels are stressed unevenly, the vehicle body will not deform, and batteries can be arranged in the most safe position.

The present invention extends the truck bed, thus increasing cargo space by the length of the truck tailgate. One embodiment of the invention comprises rotatably attaching an end panel to the tailgate, with rotatable and storable support members. Another embodiment comprises right and left side panels rotatably attached to the end panel. When the assembly is stored, either the support members or the side panels are rotated inward to rest against the inner surface of the end panel and the end panel is rotated downwardly and secured against the upper surface of the tailgate. When the assembly is deployed, the end panel is unsecured from the tailgate and is rotated upwardly until approximately perpendicular with the tailgate and the cargo space bed. The support members or side panels are rotated outwardly and secured to complete deployment. In certain embodiments, the end panel may be removed easily and quickly, or lowered down and out of the way, to allow and facilitate loading of longer items in the cargo space, and then reattached and deployed. The mounting bracket and / or end panel may comprise molded reinforced plastic composite material.

The invention relates to a logistic transportation vehicle with a door-type structure. The logistic transportation vehicle comprises a steering frame and a vehicle body, wherein the steering frame works on a track in a underground pipeline; the vehicle body comprises a bottom frame, end walls, a top frame, an upper slide door and an opening-closing mechanism; the bottom frame is fixed on the steering frame; the end walls are fixed at the end part of the bottom frame; the top frame is fixed at the tops of the end walls; the upper slide door is arranged between the end walls and is located on the side of the bottom frame; and the opening-closing mechanism is used for driving the upper slide door to slide upwards to the lower side of the top frame. According to the logistic transportation vehicle, the upper slide door can be opened in a sliding manner, so that the carrying space of the vehicle body is enlarged, the carrying amount of cargos is increased, and the transfer efficiency of theunderground pipeline transportation of the cargos is guaranteed.

An aircraft (12) includes a servicing opening (26) and multiple service levels (82, 102). The service levels (82, 102) include a noncargo-based service level (82). The service levels (82, 102) are accessible through the service opening (26). An aircraft onboard primary servicing system (66) includes a primary service sub-system (151). An aircraft primary service coupler (154) is configured to attach to a corresponding terminal primary service coupler (152). The aircraft primary service coupler (154) and the terminal primary service coupler (152) providing at least one primary service therethrough.

A lorry-mounted crane final position self-lying hook belongs to a hook of an engineering mechanism. The two sides of an arm head protrusion sliding track of the self-lying hook are connected with an arm head left pulley and an arm head right pulley respectively; a hook assembly is connected at the lower end of a roller component; a hook left pulley and a hook right pulley are connected in the hook assembly; wire ropes are connected between the arm head left and right pulleys and the hook left and right pulleys; the arm head left pulley and the hook left pulley are arranged at an angle of 90 DEG, and the arm head right pulley and the hook right pulley are arranged at an angle of 90 DEG. The invention has the advantages that the hook assembly is driven to overturn automatically through wire rope hoist lift force; the hook is tightened horizontally on the lower plane of a suspension arm; the sight of a drive is not obstructed by the hook and cables, so as to improve running safety, prevent poor effect of a carriage deformation caused by fixing the wire rope too tight, can guarantee certain cargo height, maximize the cargo space and have no need for manual intervention during whole hook tightening and loosening processes.

The invention relates to a self-propelled tractable dolly car. The self-propelled tractable dolly car comprises a car frame, two driving devices, a steering device, a hydraulic unit, a power control device and a traction linkage mechanism. The car frame is divided into three areas which are the front area, the middle area and the rear area respectively. A steering axle is transversely installed below the front area of the car frame through the steering device via a center swinging hinge. Two steering tires are installed on the left and right side of the steering axle respectively through hydraulic steering mechanisms. The hydraulic unit is installed in the rear area of the car frame, the power control device is installed in the middle area of the car frame, and a rear traction mechanism is installed on the middle rear side of the rear area of the car frame. Four hydraulic supports are installed at the lower end of the car frame. The self-propelled tractable dolly car has the advantages of being ingenious in design, reasonable and compact in structure, convenient to operate, small in occupied space and powerful in function. The self-propelled tractable dolly car can move freely by means of the driving units and can operate within a small space. As the traction mechanisms are arranged front and back, the self-propelled tractable dolly car can be used for traction; the hydraulic supports are arranged on the periphery of the car frame and can lift the car stably, and stable operation is ensured; a rope tightener is installed at the lower end of the car frame, so that it is guaranteed that the car is firmly fixed during air transportation; the self-propelled tractable dolly car is safe and reliable when used and meets different requirements.

The invention provides a ship capable of enlarging cargo carrying space. A ship (100) is provided with a cleaning unit (26) for cleaning a chain (23) that supports an anchor (21) through a hawsehole (22). The cleaning unit (26) closest to the anchor (21) is located above a deck (10). Through the structure, it is impossible to arrange another cleaning section (26) between the deck (10) and the anchor (21). When the cleaning part (26) cannot be arranged below the deck (10), there is no need to arrange and maintain the cleaning part (26) in the ship body (20) below the deck (10), for example, a space (SP) shown in Figure 10. Consequently, the structure of a bow section (13) of the ship (100) can be made compact. Consequently, the capacity of the cargo space (3) provided on the stern side of the bow section (13) can be increased.

The invention relates to an intelligent follow-up luggage carrier group. The group comprises a leading luggage case and a follow-up luggage case. The follow-up luggage case comprises a case body. Driving wheels are arranged at the bottom of the case body. Rotation shafts are connected with the output shaft of a motor at the inner bottom of the case body. The motor is connected with a controller through a driving module. The controller is connected with a distance detection device arranged on the front face of the case body. The distance detection device is used for detecting the distance between the follow-up luggage case and the leading luggage case. The controller controls the driving module to drive the motor according to the distance detected by the distance detection device, thereby achieving action control of turning and straightly walking during differential speed walking of the driving wheels to allow the follow-up luggage case to walk along with the leading luggage case. According to the invention, the luggage case is allowed to move forward along with the front luggage case.

The invention discloses a water mist spraying connecting device for a ship cargo hold. The water mist spraying connecting device is arranged between a water discharging pipe of a main fire-fighting system and a water charging pipe of a water mist spraying system of the cargo hold; the part, positioned below a deck II, of the cargo hold wall is provided with a hollow part; the hollow part is internally provided with an internal hold wall and an oblique plate; the oblique plate extends obliquely and downwards from the internal hold wall to the hold wall; the lower end face, the internal hold wall and the oblique plate of the deck II define a recess mounting region in a surrounding manner; the water discharging pipe of the main fire-fighting system penetrates into the internal hold wall; theopening of the water discharging pipe of the main fire-fighting system is connected with a first quick connector; the water charging pipe of the cargo hold water mist spraying system penetrates into the sidewall of a hold cover; the opening of the water charging pipe of the cargo hold water mist spraying system is connected with a second quick connector; the first quick connector is connected withthe second quick connector through a hose; and an access cover is arranged at the upper surface of the hold cover. The water mist spraying connecting device disclosed by the invention has the advantages that the operation is simple, the hose is hard to damage and the like; the cargo space of the cargo hold is increased; the operation difficulty of loading and unloading is reduced; and the operation time is shortened.

A method of converting production hybrid motor vehicles into hybrid livery motor vehicles. In a preferred embodiment, a production hybrid sedan motor vehicle is extended in length to meet with livery requirements, wherein said extension can be performed either at the center section of said vehicle, thereby providing additional room for the installation of a partition in taxi applications, or by extending the rear door section, thereby providing additional legroom for limousine or corporate vehicle applications. The resulting extended hybrid sedan, possessing an augmented passenger cargo compartment, can be utilized as a hybrid livery motor vehicle comprising reduced carbon emissions and superior gas mileage and brilliantly suited for urban employment.

A terminal (14) for an airport (13) includes multiple servicing levels (82, 102). A ground support service sub-system is coupled to the servicing levels (82, 102) and is configured to mate with a service opening (26) of the aircraft (12). The ground support service sub-system provides services to the aircraft (12) through the service opening (26) and on the servicing levels (82, 102).

The invention discloses a lorry-mounted crane and a transport cart with the same. The lorry-mounted crane comprises a support assembly (1) and a rotary arm support assembly (2) mounted on the support assembly, wherein the arm support assembly can be overturned between a vertical position and a horizontal position. According to the lorry-mounted crane and the transport cart, when the transport cart with the lorry-mounted crane transports goods, the arm support assembly can be overturned to the horizontal position, so as to reduce the height of the lorry-mounted crane and improve the traffic capacity of the transport cart with the lorry-mounted crane; the transport cart with the lorry-mounted crane smoothly passes through places such as a bridge opening and a tunnel; and the transport work of the transport cart with the lorry-mounted crane is guaranteed. In addition, as the height of the lorry-mounted crane is lower after the arm support assembly is overturned to the horizontal position, the loading of some goods needing to stretch out from a chassis cannot be obstructed, thereby increasing a goods loading space. However, when the transport cart with the lorry-mounted crane carries out hoisting work, the arm support assembly can be overturned to the vertical position, so as to guarantee the normal implementation of the hoisting work.