An apparatus for facilitating occupant safety in a vehicle having a vehicle frame includes a releasable occupant retainer for retaining at least one occupant, the retainer including an occupant seat, a retainer support, and at least one occupant retainer impact absorber coupled between the occupant seat and the retainer support. The apparatus includes a retainer mount configured to be coupled to the vehicle frame, the retainer mount including a mount support and at least one releasable connector coupled to the mount support and releasably coupled to the retainer support of the occupant retainer, the at least one releasable connector configured to release the retainer support upon a severe collision event.

Provided is an integrated bumper system including an integrated bumper system of a robot, including a bumper elastically coupled with a chassis of the robot and comprising an opening in a top surface of the bumper; at least one elastic element coupled to the chassis and interfacing with the bumper; and a bridging element coupled with the chassis or another component of the robot, wherein the bumper slides relative to the bridging element upon an impact and a release of the impact; a perimeter of the opening of the bumper is hidden beneath the bridging element when the bumper is in a neutral position and an impacted position; and the perimeter of the opening of the bumper remains hidden beneath the bridging element during movement of the bumper caused by the impact and the release of the impact.

Provided is an integrated bumper system including an integrated bumper system of a robot, including a bumper elastically coupled with a chassis of the robot and comprising an opening in a top surface of the bumper; at least one elastic element coupled to the chassis and interfacing with the bumper; and a bridging element coupled with the chassis or another component of the robot, wherein the bumper slides relative to the bridging element upon an impact and a release of the impact; a perimeter of the opening of the bumper is hidden beneath the bridging element when the bumper is in a neutral position and an impacted position; and the perimeter of the opening of the bumper remains hidden beneath the bridging element during movement of the bumper caused by the impact and the release of the impact.

A work machine includes a machine frame and a cab supported from the machine frame. At least one pivotal connection between the cab and the machine frame allows the cab to be tilted relative to the machine frame. The pivotal connection includes first and second devises fixed to the machine frame, the first and second devises including first and second aligned pin openings, respectively. A pivot pin is received through the pin openings so that the pivot pin is pivotable relative to the machine frame. A viscous mount includes a housing portion, a plunger portion, and a flexible element connecting the plunger portion to the housing portion. The housing portion is attached to the cab, and the plunger portion is attached to the pivot pin between the first and second devises such that the cab and the viscous mount are pivotable with the pivot pin relative to the machine frame.

A work machine includes a machine frame and a cab supported from the machine frame. At least one pivotal connection between the cab and the machine frame allows the cab to be tilted relative to the machine frame. The pivotal connection includes first and second devises fixed to the machine frame, the first and second devises including first and second aligned pin openings, respectively. A pivot pin is received through the pin openings so that the pivot pin is pivotable relative to the machine frame. A viscous mount includes a housing portion, a plunger portion, and a flexible element connecting the plunger portion to the housing portion. The housing portion is attached to the cab, and the plunger portion is attached to the pivot pin between the first and second devises such that the cab and the viscous mount are pivotable with the pivot pin relative to the machine frame.

Disclosed herein is an adjustable suspension mount system that includes a subframe for attachment to a suspension device of a vehicle. The system further includes a first and second mount link for attaching the subframe to a frame of a vehicle. A positioning device for attaching to the frame of the vehicle and the subframe is also included. The adjustable suspension mount system may also attach to a second suspension device of the vehicle as well as other further suspension devices. Further disclosed is a vehicle having the adjustable suspension mount system, a kit for providing the adjustable suspension mount system, and methods of using the adjustable suspension mount system for raising and lowering a vehicle.

Disclosed herein is an adjustable suspension mount system that includes a subframe for attachment to a suspension device of a vehicle. The system further includes a first and second mount link for attaching the subframe to a frame of a vehicle. A positioning device for attaching to the frame of the vehicle and the subframe is also included. The adjustable suspension mount system may also attach to a second suspension device of the vehicle as well as other further suspension devices. Further disclosed is a vehicle having the adjustable suspension mount system, a kit for providing the adjustable suspension mount system, and methods of using the adjustable suspension mount system for raising and lowering a vehicle.

A freight vehicle has a frame defining a support surface for the goods to be transported, a plurality of rubberized wheel assemblies with suspensions, the height of which can be adjusted to shift the support surface between a lowered loading position and a raised transport position, and a driver's cab arranged beneath said support surface; the cab being coupled to, and overhanging, the frame by means of an articulated quadrilateral transmission unit and being shifted by pneumatic actuators configured to vertically move the whole cab in relation to the support surface between two extreme end positions, one approaching the support surface and one spaced apart from said support surface, and to arrange the cab in a cushioned intermediate position for the transport of the goods.

Provided is a versatile platform having high versatility without increasing its weight. A versatile platform is used for a transport vehicle for crops, a security robot, or the like. The versatile platform includes a first axle, a second axle, a pair of first wheels and, a pair of second wheels and, motors and for driving the four wheels, a first steering portion for steering the first wheels, a second steering portion for steering the second wheels, and a battery support portion. A vehicle body frame integrally joins the first axle and the second axle and supports a work unit for performing operation. The vehicle body frame includes horizontal bar members and vertical bar members and is formed into a frame shape. The whole upper surface of the vehicle body frame is exposed to the outside.

Provided is a versatile platform having high versatility without increasing its weight. A versatile platform is used for a transport vehicle for crops, a security robot, or the like. The versatile platform includes a first axle, a second axle, a pair of first wheels and, a pair of second wheels and, motors and for driving the four wheels, a first steering portion for steering the first wheels, a second steering portion for steering the second wheels, and a battery support portion. A vehicle body frame integrally joins the first axle and the second axle and supports a work unit for performing operation. The vehicle body frame includes horizontal bar members and vertical bar members and is formed into a frame shape. The whole upper surface of the vehicle body frame is exposed to the outside.