Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for calibrating and aligning automotive sensors, such as advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) sensors. Embodiments include a system having an image sensor mounted on a fixture in a known pose relative to the fixture. The image sensor is for viewing a target disposed on a vehicle and having a known pose relative to the vehicle, and for capturing image data of the target. A data processor is provided for performing the steps of calculating, using the image data, a pose of the target; calculating a pose of the image sensor relative to the vehicle using the calculated pose of the target; and generating instructions for positioning the fixture at a predetermined pose relative to the vehicle using the calculated pose of the image sensor relative to the vehicle.

Abstract: A soldering fixture for coupling surface-mount leads of an edge connector to corresponding pads on a PCB includes a base for positioning over the edge connector. A threaded mounting shaft is connected to the base and rotatable relative thereto. An alignment shaft is threadably engaged with the threaded mounting shaft and connected to the base such that rotation of the threaded mounting shaft causes longitudinal movement of the alignment shaft relative to the threaded mounting shaft and the base. An adjustment device is connected to the threaded mounting shaft for rotating the threaded mounting shaft to move threads on the alignment shaft into engagement with the leads to move the leads into alignment with the pads.

Abstract: An air bag system includes an inflatable air bag and a housing surrounding the air bag. The housing has first and second portions that are moveable away from each other upon inflation of the air bag. Furthermore, the first and second portions have first and second receptacles, respectively, that are engageable with first and second engaging members, respectively, of a cover material, for securing the cover material to the housing.

Abstract: A vehicle seat armrest assembly includes an armrest (10) having a pair of opposing sides (24,26) and a metal armrest bracket (28) disposed adjacent each side (24,26) of the armrest (10) for pivotally supporting the armrest (10) and fixedly attaching the armrest (10) to a vehicle seat (12). A plastic shielding means or bracket cover member (46) is disposed between each side (24,26) of the armrest (10) and the adjacent bracket (28) for shielding the sides of the armrest (10) against direct contact with the metal bracket (28).

Abstract: A tilt-adjustable head rest assembly (10) includes a hollowed headrest body (12) pivotally connected to a U-shaped mounting post (14). A ratcheting mechanism (104) is disposed within the headrest body (12) and includes a ratchet (108) interacting with a rack of ratchet teeth (106). The ratchet (108) has an elongate U-shaped support member (112) pivotally carrying a pawl member (110). An extension spring (116) extends between the pivot pin (114) and the support arm (112) for selectively biasing the pawl member (110) between an upstanding operable position and a knocked-down inoperable position.

Abstract: A tilt-adjustable headrest assembly has a headrest body (12) and a mounting post (14). The headrest body (12) has snap-together first and section sections (30, 32) formed with integral saddle portions (94, 96) which directly pivotally engage the mounting (14) for pivotally mounting the headrest body (12) to the mounting post (14).

Abstract: A tilt-adjustable headrest assembly (10) includes a headrest body (12) pivotally mounted to a U-shaped support post (14) having a horizontal portion (18) extending between a pair of leg portions (16) for attachment to a seat. A ratcheting adjustment device (92) is disposed within a cavity (28) of the headrest body (12) centrally between the leg portions.

Abstract: A pivoting headreast assembly (10) has a headrest body (12) pivotally mounted to a mounting post (14). The headrest body (12) is hollow and houses a ratchet mechanism (104) for controlling the angular positioning of the headrest body (12). The headrest body (12) has an upper shell section (30) and a lower base section (32) provided with snap-lock couplings (50, 52) for enabling the sections (30, 32) to be snapped into engagement with one another.

Abstract: A beverage container holder for a vehicle including an armrest having a compartment for receiving the container holder in a stored position wherein the container holder is hingedly connected to the armrest for rotational movement between the stored position and an extended operational position, and support locking means for automatically locking the container holder in the extended operational position in response to rotation of the container holder from the stored position to the extended operational position.

Abstract: A vehicle seat armrest assembly (10) includes a lower bin (18) defining a storage compartment (20) and an upper cover (22) hinged to the bin (18) for pivotal movement between a closed position covering the bin (18) and an open position opening the storage compartment (20). A bracket (26) supports the lower bin (18) and provides rotation of the bin (18) between a horizontal use position and a vertical storage position. A latch (40) latches the cover (22) to the bin (18) in a latched position and allows opening of the cover (22) in an unlatched position. A lock (42) interacts between the bracket (26) and the latch (40) to maintain the latch (40) in the latched position in response to pivotal movement of the bin (18) from the horizontal use position to the vertical storage position. The lock (42) includes a cam (60) which transfers the rotational movement of the bin (18) to linear movement of a controller (46).

Abstract: An armrest assembly (10) disposed for use with a vehicle seat assembly (12) includes a lower bin (18) defining a storage compartment (20) and an upper cover (22) pivotally coupled about the bin (18) by a hinge (24) between a closed position covering the lower bin (18) and an open position opening the storage compartment (20). The armrest (10) includes a container support (40) hingedly connected by a support hinge (42) to the armrest (10) and pivotal between a stored position in the compartment (20) and an extended operational position outside the armrest (10). The container support (40) includes a pair of arms (120, 120') defining a pair of openings (132, 132') for receiving at least one beverage container. The arms (120, 120') are independently pivotal (126) to receive different sized containers in each of the openings (132, 132'). The openings (132, 132') further include a pair of slots ( 142, 142') for receiving a handle of the container.

Abstract: An armrest assembly (10) disposed for use with a vehicle seat assembly (12) includes a lower bin (18) defining a storage compartment (20) and an upper cover (22) pivotally coupled about the bin (18) by a hinge (24) between a closed position covering the lower bin (18) and an open position opening the storage compartment (20). The armrest (10) includes a container support (40) hingedly connected by a support hinge (42) to the armrest (10) and pivotal between a stored position in the compartment (20) and an extended operational position outside the armrest (10). The container support (40) includes a pair of arms (120, 120') defining a pair of openings (132, 132') for receiving at least one beverage container. The arms (120, 120') are independently pivotal (126) to receive different sized containers in each of the openings (132, 132'). The openings (132, 132') further include a pair of slots ( 142, 142') for receiving a handle of the container.