Abstract: The body panels of the present invention are designed to crumple in a predisposed manner upon impact. The body panels are preferably made from a polymeric material. Further, the body panels can include a sheet of colored material attached to the polymeric material so that no painting of the panel is necessary. Preferably, the colored material is on an exterior surface of the panel. The colored material could be made from a thermoplastic with molded in color. The preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a polymeric material reinforced with spaced reinforcing fibers. An alternative embodiment of the body panel includes a sheet of polymeric material that is reinforced with spaced mechanical ribs that are preferably molded into the sheet of material. Another alternative embodiment of the body panel includes alternating sections of high density polymeric foam and low density polymeric foam.

Abstract: A hood lock stay couples, in the vertical direction of a vehicle, center portions of a radiator core support upper member and a radiator core support lower member, respectively extending in the transverse direction of the motor vehicle. The hood lock stay secures a hood lock to the upper portion thereof. The radiator core support upper member is formed to have an open cross-sectional shape provided with at least a wall portion. The upper portion of the hood lock stay is disposed so as to cover the opening of the opened cross-section of the radiator core support upper member so that a box shape is formed. In this state of forming the box shape, these two are coupled.

Abstract: A bumper assembly (10) for an automotive vehicle is described. In an example embodiment, the assembly comprises a beam and a fascia at least partially covering the beam. The beam comprises at least one crush can (12).

Abstract: A protective cover including venting and fastening structures. The venting structure includes at least one vent located on the protective cover at a predetermined position, a hood loosely shielding the vent, and an outward opened V-sectioned bag located between the vent and the hood and having through holes spaced near an upper front edge to communicate with the vent, allowing residual heat and moisture to escape from the protective cover via the vent while external rainwater is stopped by the V-sectioned bag from invading the protective cover via the vent. The fastening structure includes a plurality of fixing hooks, each of which includes a plate for connecting to the protective cover via a tie-down loop and a hook provided on the plate for hooking to the vehicle or a hauler thereof, so that the protective cover is firmly tied to the vehicle or the trailer.

Abstract: An air guiding device is fastened to the front end of the motor vehicle and has a pneumatic operating element in order to displace the air guiding device from an inoperative position into an operative position. In order to protect the pneumatic operating element, for example, from stone as the motor vehicle is driven, the air guiding device comprises a spoiler lip comprising a flexible and elastic material, the pneumatic operating element is constructed as an inflatable hose which, viewed in the driving direction, is arranged behind the spoiler lip, and the elastic spoiler lip, in its inoperative position, rests under prestress against the front end.

Abstract: This is a device, which would extend a truck bed for a pickup truck without making any permanent modifications to the truck.

Abstract: A car cover, include a top piece and at least two-section side pieces. The two-section side pieces can be fabricated from side pieces and inclined pieces, edges of which are designed with non-straight convex arc line cut edges, and horizontally protruding regions are formed after joining the edges. The two-section side pieces can also be fabricated from front side pieces and rear side pieces, edges of which are designed with non-straight convex arc line cut edges, and vertically protruding regions are formed after joining the edges. Space within the outward expanding, curved protruding regions is used to contain rear-view mirrors of the car body when covering the car body with the car cover, thereby achieving a structure that is easy to manufacture and reduces manufacturing cost. Moreover, the car cover has universal suitability for many different car models and provides the convenience of covering and uncovering.

Abstract: A roof ditch molding structure is provided with a body member having a drainage groove that receives a roof ditch molding which is preferably coupled thereto by a double sided tape formed of thermally cured urethane. The roof ditch molding has a rigid carrier member and a resilient cover member that substantially covers an outer surface of the carrier member. The rigid carrier member has a first transverse free end disposed between first and second vertical portions of the body member, and a second transverse free end disposed between the first transverse free end and the second vertical portion of the body member. The first transverse free end has a step portion extending substantially toward the second vertical portion of the body member. The cover member has first and second lip portions extending from the first and second transverse free ends of the carrier member, respectively, to form seals between the roof ditch molding and the drainage groove.

Abstract: A cantilevered fin (34) or spoiler includes an upper shell (36) and a lower shell (38) Each shell (36, 38) extends from the cover (32) of the roof to engaging distal edges (40). The cover (32) includes a frame (42) and a sheet (44) supported by the frame (42).

Abstract: A vehicle bumper structure includes a cushioning member provided at a rear surface of a rear bumper beam. The cushioning member has upper and lower hollow protrusions of different protrusion lengths extending transversely of the vehicle along the rear surface of the rear bumper beam. The upper hollow protrusion, having a protruding length longer than the protruding length of the lower hollow protrusion, includes a protrusion top with a pair of right and left slit-shaped openings provided on right and left sides of a central portion for allowing easy buckling of the upper protrusion.

Abstract: Sun visor for a motor vehicle has a nail substantially parallel a longitudinal edge of a clamshell visor half and driving the nail through a clip rod positioned in a clip rod recess. The nail is driven by sliding a visor pivot rod or attached slider against one end thereof, driving the nail through the clip rod and securing the same in the recess.

Abstract: An input device is proposed in a vehicle, the input device having a plurality of keys, being connected to a processing unit and being arranged in the sun visor of the vehicle. The input of text via the input device is simplified, the input device being available in the vehicle without space being necessary, for example, in the center console.

Abstract: A roof module for a motor vehicle with an outside roof skin and layers of composite materials located on the vehicle interior side of at least planar portions of the roof skin and a process for producing such a module. The layers on the vehicle-interior side are arranged in the order, beginning from the outside roof skin, of a first fiber-containing layer produced using the long-fiber injection process, and a carrier layer of stiffening material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the car mattress. The car mattress in the present invention has the effects to move and fix freely the drawer unit and footing devised on the upper side of the body and to remove the bad smells in the drawer unit.

Abstract: A housing support structure includes a tool housing for receiving and supporting a U-shaped locking anti-theft tool, in a vehicle having a main frame section and a pair of seat rails. The housing support structure includes a rear cover apparatus having right and left side covers for covering both seat rails from the outside, and a bottom panel section forming the bottom of the housing. The bottom panel section extends between both side covers and is provided for covering both seat rails from the top. The housing is configured to fit on top of the seat rails, with a major part of the seat rails disposed outside of the housing.

Abstract: A convertible vehicle having a long roof is provided which includes first through third roofs, supported by the vehicle body, movable between a use position at which the roofs cover the upper part of a vehicle interior R and a non-use position at which the roofs are held in a housing unit to the rear of a body so that the upper part of the vehicle interior R is open. A rear door is supported by the body so as to rotatably open and close between a closed position and an open position further to the rear of the closed position, wherein when the first through third roofs are in non-use position, the roofs are accommodated in the housing unit, piled up one top of the other in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A vehicle is equipped with an automated device for covering the windows of the vehicle. The device comprises a collection container, a plurality of the extensions attached to the collection container, a motor attached to the collection container to rotate the collection container, and a covering attached to the plurality of extensions and sized to cover the windows of the vehicle. The rotation of the collection container extends and retracts the plurality of extensions which results in the deployment of the covering over the windows of the vehicle and the collection of the covering from the windows of the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of extensions comprises malleable metal strips with eyelets at the end of the metal strips. The eyelets and the metal strips are positioned within sleeves or channels which are made integral to the covering. The covering includes a reflective fabric that is substantially opaque to sunlight.

Abstract: A roof ditch molding fastener is provided that comprises a molding retaining portion and a base portion. The molding retaining portion is configured and arranged to releasably retain a roof ditch molding to a vehicle body. The base portion includes a first longitudinal contacting surface and a second longitudinal contacting surface. The second longitudinal contacting surface extends substantially parallel to the first longitudinal contacting surface, and is laterally spaced from the first longitudinal contacting surface to form an uninterrupted air space between the first and second longitudinal contacting surfaces. Thus, the roof ditch molding fastener is easily positioned in place with respect to the vehicle body by using the first and second longitudinal contacting surfaces. Moreover, since the uninterrupted space is formed between the first and second longitudinal surfaces, a corrosion of a portion between the roof ditch molding fastener and the vehicle body can be prevented.

Abstract: Structure for the front of a vehicle, of the type with deformation control for the safeguarding of pedestrians, cooperating with a sensor to detect approaching or actual impacts and including at least one air bag placed below the front bonnet component, and the front part of the vehicle having a “soft nose” shape The structure includes at least a frontal interchangeable pre-assembled module, made of a thermoplastic material that includes the motor bonnet covering, the bumper covering and the covering of the mudguards, respectively left and right, the pre-assembled module, in correspondence with the front side, is hinged underneath the front of the vehicle, and where at least on one side is deformable or capable of being raised by air bags placed under the module interacting with the sensor, while maintaining the rear portion coupled.

Abstract: A molding apparatus and method for use are provided for covering a seam extending between roof and side panels of a vehicle, the panels including opposing shoulders adjacent the seam defining a ditch. The apparatus includes a section of molding including first and second ends, an upper surface including a painted finish, and a lower surface. Mounts extend from the lower surface that are spaced apart from one another. Flexible trim extends along side edges of the molding between the first and second ends. In addition, a roof rack member extends from the upper surface of the molding. During use, the molding is mounted to the vehicle at a plurality of discrete locations, e.g., by the mounts, such that the molding extends along the ditch without touching the shoulders. The trim extends from the side edges to contact the shoulders of the ditch.