Abstract: A hinge device for a vehicle, wherein the hinge device includes a first member, which has two spaced brackets, a second member, which is arranged between the brackets. The hinge device further includes a hinge arrangement defining a hinge axis and adapted to connect the second member to the brackets so that the members may turn in relation to each other about the hinge axis. The hinge device is adapted for allowing movement of the hinge axis via movement of the hinge arrangement.

Abstract: A hinge device for a vehicle, wherein the hinge device includes a first member, which has two spaced brackets, a second member, which is arranged between the brackets. The hinge device further includes a hinge arrangement defining a hinge axis and adapted to connect the second member to the brackets so that the members may turn in relation to each other about the hinge axis. The hinge device is adapted for allowing movement of the hinge axis via movement of the hinge arrangement.

Abstract: Collision control system (40) for controlling deflection of an instrument cluster (30) in a vehicle during collision. Said collision control system (40) comprises a steering assembly (10) including a steering wheel (12) and a steering column (11), a cross car beam (20) comprising a first sliding surface (22), and an instrument panel assembly (35) including an instrument cluster (30) and a second sliding surface (32), which is arranged to abut and slide along said first sliding surface (22) during said collision. During collision said steering column (11) is configured to move forward in a controlled manner and said steering column assembly (10) is arranged to push said instrument cluster (30), such that said second sliding surface (32) of said instrument panel assembly (35) slides along the first surface (22) for controlled deflection of the instrument cluster (30).

Abstract: Collision control system (40) for controlling deflection of an instrument cluster (30) in a vehicle during collision. Said collision control system (40) comprises a steering assembly (10) including a steering wheel (12) and a steering column (11), a cross car beam (20) comprising a first sliding surface (22), and an instrument panel assembly (35) including an instrument cluster (30) and a second sliding surface (32), which is arranged to abut and slide along said first sliding surface (22) during said collision. During collision said steering column (11) is configured to move forward in a controlled manner and said steering column assembly (10) is arranged to push said instrument cluster (30), such that said second sliding surface (32) of said instrument panel assembly (35) slides along the first surface (22) for controlled deflection of the instrument cluster (30).

Abstract: A motor vehicle, in particular a passenger car, is provided that includes, but is not limited to a loading space for a load, in particular for a personal transportation vehicle, that includes, but is not limited to a standing platform and a column which may be shortened. The loading space is disposed in front of a rear fender of the motor vehicle, and includes, but is not limited to an extendable ramp. The ramp is mounted in a linear guide at an angle (?) with respect to the vehicle longitudinal axis so that it may be extended obliquely downward.

Abstract: A multi-axis suspension system for a vehicle includes a wishbone assembly rotatably connected to the frame about a longitudinal axis. An axle housing is connected to the wishbone assembly via a pair of four bar linkages. A pair of extendable hydraulic cylinders forms a supplemental connection between the rigid axle housing and the wishbone assembly. A hydraulic control circuit controls the length of the hydraulic cylinders to selectively control the relative distance between the axle housing and the wishbone assembly.

Abstract: Addressed herein are commutators and methods of manufacturing them. The methods permit the carbonaceous material and core of a commutator to be molded simultaneously, rather than in a two-step process, and can eliminate one of two curing procedures used in connection with other manufacturing techniques. The necessity of machining the inner surface of the commutator shell to remove undesired excess phenolic or other material additionally is avoided by use of the techniques detailed herein. Commutators formed according to these methods may have increased useful lives and provide better performance than others presently available.