Abstract: A sun visor assembly includes a visor body and an electronic device receiver carried on the visor body. The electronic device receiver includes a clamping feature having a slider and an opposed latching feature. The visor body may also include a USB feature and/or a viewing port extending through the visor body.

Abstract: A cross-car beam is provided herein. The cross-car beam includes a composite elongated panel extending across a vehicle. A bracket is operably coupled with an elongated panel. An attachment feature and a cowl attachment structure are each integrally formed with the bracket and are disposed at opposing end portions of the bracket.

Abstract: A motor vehicle console comprises a mount and a pair of exposed parallel tubular members. Each of the tubular members has a forward section, an intermediate section extending rearwardly, and a rearward section, wherein at least one of the forward horizontal section, intermediate section, and rearward section is disposed at an elevation horizontally above the other of the forward section, intermediate section, and rearward section and each forward section is operatively coupled with the mount.

Abstract: A cross-car beam is provided herein. The cross-car beam includes a bracket operably coupled to an elongated panel. An attachment feature and a cowl attachment structure are disposed at opposing end portions of the bracket. The attachment feature interlocks with a corresponding attachment assembly disposed on the elongated panel.

Abstract: A cross car beam assembly is provided herein. A composite beam structure extends transversely across a vehicle. A vehicle floor bracket is disposed below the composite beam. A composite reinforcement has a first portion fixedly engaged to the beam structure and a second portion engaged to the vehicle floor bracket.

Abstract: A visor assembly includes a visor body, an electronic device receiver and a pivot feature connecting the electronic device receiver to the visor body. The visor assembly also includes a light shield that extends between the electronic device receiver and the visor body and functions to block light passing through the gap between the visor body and the electronic device receiver when the visor body and electronic device receiver are in certain configurations.

Abstract: A visor assembly includes a support, a visor body and an electronic device receiver. The visor body includes a first section having a first pivot connection with the support and a second section having a second pivot connection with the support. The electronic device receiver is carried on the second section.

Abstract: An air flow control system includes a plenum having an air inlet, a first air outlet, a second air outlet and a third air outlet, a vent door, an air guide, carried on the vent door, and an actuator. The actuator displaces the vent door between a first position closing the first air outlet and a second position opening the first air outlet. A climate control method for an autonomous vehicle is also provided.

Abstract: A sun visor assembly includes a visor body and an electronic device receiver carried on the visor body. The electronic device receiver includes a clamping feature having a slider and an opposed latching feature. The visor body may also include a USB feature and/or a viewing port extending through the visor body.

Abstract: A vehicle beverage receptacle may include a beverage receptacle including a plurality of fingers protruding radially inwardly into the receptacle to maintain a beverage container within the receptacle, a band arranged around an outer perimeter of the receptacle and engaging a backside of the fingers to apply a radially inward force at the fingers, and a tension adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the tension of the band and adjust the force applied at the fingers.

Abstract: A motor vehicle console comprises a pair of exposed parallel tubular members operably coupled with a motor vehicle structure and an instrument panel. Each of the tubular members has a connector section, a forward horizontal section, an intermediate section extending rearwardly in at least partially an upward direction; and a rearward horizontal section, wherein each forward horizontal section is disposed below the rearward horizontal section, and a mount operatively coupled with the forward horizontal section.

Abstract: A motor vehicle console comprises a mount, a pair of exposed parallel tubular members, and an accessory mounted to the tubular members. Each of the tubular members has a forward horizontal section, an intermediate section extending rearwardly in at least partially an upward direction, and a rearward horizontal section, wherein each forward horizontal section is disposed at an elevation horizontally below the rearward horizontal section and is operatively coupled with the mount.

Abstract: A motor vehicle console comprises a mount and a pair of exposed parallel tubular members. Each of the tubular members has a forward horizontal section, an intermediate section extending rearwardly in at least partially an upward direction, and a rearward horizontal section, wherein each forward horizontal section is disposed at an elevation horizontally below the rearward horizontal section and each forward horizontal section is operatively coupled with the mount.

Abstract: An inductive charging station is provided for an electronic device. The inductive charging station includes a housing, an inductive charging feature and a device latch that is carried on the housing. The device latch is displaceable between a charging position wherein the electronic device is held in position for efficient charging, and a presenting position wherein the electronic device is tilted forward for easy access and removal from the inductive charging station.

Abstract: A push clip assembly includes a clip tower and a retention clip carried on the clip tower. The retention clip includes a first set of retaining ribs projecting in a first direction and a second set of retaining ribs projecting in a second direction.

Abstract: A vehicle beverage receptacle may include a beverage receptacle including a plurality of fingers protruding radially inwardly into the receptacle to maintain a beverage container within the receptacle, a band arranged around an outer perimeter of the receptacle and engaging a backside of the fingers to apply a radially inward force at the fingers, and a tension adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the tension of the band and adjust the force applied at the fingers.

Abstract: A sun visor assembly including a visor body and a mirror panel pivotally connected to the visor body. The mirror panel includes a first mirror oriented in a first direction and a second mirror oriented in a second direction. The two mirrors have different magnification factors.

Abstract: An apparatus for an interior vehicle compartment comprises a seat adapted for moving in a travel direction and a console coupled to the movable seat. The console may include one or more of the following: (a) a collapsible portion for collapsing as a body portion of the console travels with the movable seat in the travel direction; (b) a stepped interface for connecting with the movable seat; (c) a rear drawer with a tiltable door to facilitate access by rear passengers; and (d) a deployable holder for a mobile handheld computer. A stationary base may also be provided for supporting the console during movement, such as along guide rails, which base may contain HVAC components, such as ducts, or electronic components, such as wires. Instead of a mechanical connection using a stepped interface, the coupled movement may also be achieved by commonly controlled motors for the seat and console.

Abstract: An apparatus for an interior vehicle compartment comprises a seat adapted for moving in a travel direction and a console coupled to the movable seat. The console may include one or more of the following: (a) a collapsible portion for collapsing as a body portion of the console travels with the movable seat in the travel direction; (b) a stepped interface for connecting with the movable seat; (c) a rear drawer with a tiltable door to facilitate access by rear passengers; and (d) a deployable holder for a mobile handheld computer. A stationary base may also be provided for supporting the console during movement, such as along guide rails, which base may contain HVAC components, such as ducts, or electronic components, such as wires. Instead of a mechanical connection using a stepped interface, the coupled movement may also be achieved by commonly controlled motors for the seat and console.

Abstract: An apparatus for an interior vehicle compartment comprises a seat adapted for moving in a travel direction and a console coupled to the movable seat. The console may include one or more of the following: (a) a collapsible portion for collapsing as a body portion of the console travels with the movable seat in the travel direction; (b) a stepped interface for connecting with the movable seat; (c) a rear drawer with a tiltable door to facilitate access by rear passengers; and (d) a deployable holder for a mobile handheld computer. A stationary base may also be provided for supporting the console during movement, such as along guide rails, which base may contain HVAC components, such as ducts, or electronic components, such as wires. Instead of a mechanical connection using a stepped interface, the coupled movement may also be achieved by commonly controlled motors for the seat and console.