There is provided a straddle-type seat capable of improving the comfort of a seated occupant by blowing air to a region of buttocks of the seated occupant. A motorcycle seat on which a seated occupant is seated in a straddling state includes a blower and an air blowing port through which air blown from the blower passes. The air blowing port is provided at a position facing buttocks of the seated occupant. Specifically, the motorcycle seat includes a front seating portion and a non-seating portion provided at a rear end of the front seating portion. The air blowing port is provided at a lower portion of the non-seating portion.

A tether system for providing power from a vehicle to a garment is presented. The system includes a tether having a first end and a second end, at least one electrical conductor operatively between the first and second ends, and an electrical contact at the second end, the tether being adapted for connecting to the garment at the first end; and a base adapted for mounting to the vehicle, the second end of the tether being selectively connected to the base, the base being adapted for selectively receiving the electrical contact and for providing power to the at least one electrical conductor of the tether via the electrical contact, the base, when mounted to the vehicle, being operative to stop propulsion of the vehicle when the tether is disconnected from the base.

Motorcycle riders may be exposed to cold weather. Herein, an electrical heating system in a garment is inductively powered from the motorcycle. Primary induction coils may be in the handlebar grips, tank area or other areas of the motorcycle. Garments may have a battery that is recharged inductively and powers heating elements in the garment. Rider accessories may also be wirelessly powered or charged. Rider comfort and convenience may contribute to improved rider response and safety.

Motorcycle riders may be exposed to cold weather. Herein, an electrical heating system in a garment is inductively powered from the motorcycle. Primary induction coils may be in the handlebar grips, tank area or other areas of the motorcycle. Garments may have a battery that is recharged inductively and powers heating elements in the garment. Rider accessories may also be wirelessly powered or charged. Rider comfort and convenience may contribute to improved rider response and safety.

An all-terrain vehicle includes a frame, wheels, a vehicle cover, a power supply system a saddle assembly, a brake system, a drive assembly and a suspension system. The all-terrain vehicle is sized for children to ride, with numerous disclosed modifications in accordance with its size and riders. For instance, the saddle assembly includes a locking hook accessible from the rear of the vehicle, and in the locked state holds the main power supply down into its compartment. The brake system uses a pawl for two handed setting of the parking brake. The instrument assembly allows adjustment of the display angle of the display screen. The charger cover uses a damping block to cause the cover to hover at a selected position. The all-terrain vehicle can meet the use needs and safety requirements of all-terrain vehicles for kids, and can ensure the safety of drivers.

An all-terrain vehicle includes a frame, wheels, a vehicle cover, a power supply system a saddle assembly, a brake system, a drive assembly and a suspension system. The all-terrain vehicle is sized for children to ride, with numerous disclosed modifications in accordance with its size and riders. For instance, the saddle assembly includes a locking hook accessible from the rear of the vehicle, and in the locked state holds the main power supply down into its compartment. The brake system uses a pawl for two handed setting of the parking brake. The instrument assembly allows adjustment of the display angle of the display screen. The charger cover uses a damping block to cause the cover to hover at a selected position. The all-terrain vehicle can meet the use needs and safety requirements of all-terrain vehicles for kids, and can ensure the safety of drivers.

An apparel power system and method of using such system is disclosed. The power system provides a source of electrical energy for electrically powered accessories attached or integrated to apparel worn by the user of a vehicle without requiring the use of wires and plugs connections between the user and the vehicle. The vehicle may be a snowmobile, ATV, UTV, motorcycle, watercraft and the like. The electrical power of the vehicle is transferred from the steering means such as a steering wheel or handlebars to a handwear such as a glove or mitt or a wearable adaptor. Holding of the steering means by the user creates a contact allowing electrical energy transfer from the steering means to the handwear which is subsequently transferred from the handwear to accessories attached or integrated to an item of clothing such as a coat using embedded wires or overlying connection to provide the apparel with the ability to power various accessories such as heated handwear, vest, pants and/or footwear, power visor, visibility lamps, cell phone, and the like.

An all-weather comfort-control suit operable to permit a rider of an open-air vehicle to heat or cool their body to a comfortable level. The suit may comprise a number of independent temperature zones that may be heated or cooled based upon different conditions specified by the rider and in response to temperatures measured by a number of temperature sensors. The suit may comprise a modular design permitting riders to selectively utilize individual pieces of attire that are desired. The suit may further provide protection to the rider from injury or the environment.

An all-weather comfort-control suit operable to permit a rider of an open-air vehicle to heat or cool their body to a comfortable level. The suit may comprise a number of independent temperature zones that may be heated or cooled based upon different conditions specified by the rider and in response to temperatures measured by a number of temperature sensors. The suit may comprise a modular design permitting riders to selectively utilize individual pieces of attire that are desired. The suit may further provide protection to the rider from injury or the environment.

Systems and methods for heating a handgrip of a vehicle. One system includes a first handgrip and a second handgrip. The first handgrip includes a first processor, a first heating element, and a first temperature sensor configured to produce a temperature signal indicative of a temperature related to the first heating element. The second handgrip includes a second processor, second heating element, and a second temperature sensor configured to produce a temperature signal indicative of a temperature related to the second heating element. The first processor is configured to receive a temperature signal from the first sensor, compare the signal to a first threshold, and adjust power supplied to the first element based on the signal. The second processor is configured to receive a second temperature signal from the second sensor, compare the signal to a second threshold, and adjust power supplied to the second element based on the signal.