Abstract: A portable vehicle sensor calibration apparatus having an anchor mechanism such that the apparatus may be mounted upon a surface. The anchor mechanism may comprise a suction cup mechanism. The vehicle sensor calibration apparatus may comprise a second anchor mechanism. The vehicle sensor calibration apparatus may be operable to mount onto a body of a support vehicle other than the vehicle having sensors requiring calibration.

Abstract: Embodiments of active cargo carrier mounting system secure a cargo carrier to a top surface of a vehicle using an outer seal secured to the rooftop of a vehicle, at least one vacuum pump controllably coupled to a microcontroller, a vacuum line fluidly coupled to the at least one vacuum pump, and a plurality of vacuum cups configured to secure the active cargo carrier mounting system to the rooftop of the vehicle.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein examples of a securement structure for a delivery container in a vehicle, the securement structure comprising a frame removably attached to a chassis of the vehicle, and the frame supports the delivery container securely when the vehicle is in motion. In some embodiments, the frame comprises tubes in a shape that conforms to a space corresponding to a rear-seat of the vehicle, the frame comprising a front frame, a base frame, and a back frame.

Abstract: Embodiments of active cargo carrier mounting system secure a cargo carrier to a top surface of a vehicle using an outer seal secured to the rooftop of a vehicle, at least one vacuum pump controllably coupled to a microcontroller, a vacuum line fluidly coupled to the at least one vacuum pump, and a plurality of vacuum cups configured to secure the active cargo carrier mounting system to the rooftop of the vehicle.

Abstract: In one series of embodiments, a carrier system includes a rack mountable on a vehicle to transport material. The rack includes a frame having one or more suction cups attached to the rear side of the frame, e.g., for attachment to a surface such as the side of the vehicle. A support bar mates with the frame. The support bar and the frame may include attachment configurations which mate with one another to selectively and securely attach the bar to the front side of the frame with the bar extending in a direction away from the one or more cups. With the rack comprising a plurality of suction cups, the frame may be configured as a plate or may comprise a series of arms or connected braces which extend away from a center position to the suction cups.

Abstract: A holder for mounting a mobile electronic device to a vehicle is disclosed which comprises a first suction device for being mounted to a smooth surface in the vehicle by a suction force, a second suction device for being mounted to a smooth surface on the mobile electronic device also by a suction force, and a linking member having a first end attached to the first suction device and a second end attached to the second suction device.

Abstract: A carrier system for a vehicle having a pair of vacuum devices shaped and sized to mate and secure to a recreational article. Each vacuum device includes a pad shaped and sized to detachably seat with a vehicle to form a vacuum cavity. The vacuum device includes a plunger attached to the pad and in fluid communication with the vacuum cavity, and an indicator positioned on the plunger to indicate the level of vacuum pressure within the vacuum cavity.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus 10 is provided for assisting in sliding a kayak up onto a roof rack. The mounting apparatus comprises a vehicle mounting portion 11, and a cradling portion 12. Vehicle mounting portion 11 comprises a central support portion 13, and a pair of oppositely extending suction assemblies 14. Each suction assembly 14 comprises a lower flexible cup like foot portion 15 which attaches to the vehicle, and an upper backing member 16 which is made of metal. An operating member 17 is attached to each backing member 16 and comprises an over centre cam like lever 18 which can be moved between a first position where portion 15 is held to the vehicle by suction, and a second (release) position where the foot portion can be removed from the attachment to the vehicle.

Abstract: A plate holder can include: a skirt having a top member and one or more side walls forming a cavity therebetween when the one or more side walls are resting on a substrate with the top member oriented away from the substrate; a base coupled with the skirt and located within the cavity, the base having one or more top suction device receptacles and one or more bottom suction device receptacles; one or more top suction devices coupled with the one or more top suction device receptacles such that the top suction device is oriented away from the substrate; and one or more bottom suction devices coupled with the one or more top suction device receptacles such that the bottom suction device is oriented toward the substrate.

Abstract: A carrier system for a vehicle having a frame with a mount attached to the frame. The mount is shaped and sized to mate and secure to a recreational article. A vacuum device attaches to the underside of the mount and includes a pad shaped and sized to detachably seat with a vehicle to form a vacuum cavity. The vacuum device includes a plunger attached to the pad and in fluid communication with the vacuum cavity, and an indicator positioned on the plunger to indicate the level of vacuum pressure within the vacuum cavity.

Abstract: A foldable mounting structure for mounting electronic devices within a vehicle that includes a uniquely designed base and a suction-forming assembly connected to the base that includes a suction cup and an elongated arm to which the electronic devices can be connected. The elongated arm is movable relative to the base from a first folded position to a second extended position to cause a suction to be formed between the suction cup and a smooth mounting surface located within the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting for fixing a display unit or a computer mounting in the interior of a motor vehicle, said mounting having a telescopic rod, a suction element and a friction element. The mounting element is preferably braced in the interior of the motor vehicle by means of a gas spring, thus acting as a reversible mounting.

Abstract: A fishing rod fixing device includes a base that is supported by two suction cups for easy and efficient attachment of the device to a smooth fixture surface. A seat is rotatably mounted on the base and is releasably set any desired horizontal direction by an adjustment knob. The seat includes a tubular bar on which at least one retainer is mounted and rotatable about the bar for setting the retainer at any desired inclination angle. An angle locking member is provided to releasably secure the retainer at the desired inclination angle. The retainer has a base support mounted to the tubular bar and a top wall member spaced from the base support to define a passage therebetween for receiving a fishing rod. A locking member is provided on the top wall and is manually movable to releasably and selectively secure the fishing rod to the base support.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a camera to a vehicle dashboard, the assembly having a low-profile base plate, adjustable feet extending between the base plate and the dashboard, hooks that extend around a rearwardly facing edge of the dashboard, a suction mount that is releasably attached to the vehicle windshield, and adjustable tensioning cables that attach the base plate to the suction mount. The mounting assembly permits one or more cameras to be stably secured to the dashboard at a desired location without damaging the dashboard.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cradle for an automobile. The present invention provides a cradle for an automobile comprising a mounting plate having a front surface to which a device for an automobile is mounted; and a suction plate pivotally coupled to the mounting plate to be selectively folded onto the mounting plate, the suction plate being selectively attached and fixed to a bottom surface. In addition, the cradle further comprises a supporting link rotatably installed to the suction plate and provided with a head portion pivotally coupled to the mounting plate. According to the present invention as described above, the cradle is carried or kept in a state where the cradle is folded with respect to the device. Thus, there is an advantage in that the overall volume of the cradle and device for an automobile is reduced.

Abstract: An awning supported on roof panel for use outdoors mainly includes an automatic shade roller, a plurality of supporting frames, and a plurality of adjustable sucker units coupled with the supporting frames. Each of the supporting frames is provided at two lateral sides with two elongated slots, in which the sucker units may be shifted to a desired position relative to the supporting frame. The supporting frame is integrally provided below each lateral side with two vertical framing walls, and at a central top portion with a raised pad that has two mortises formed at two diagonally opposite corners. With the above arrangements, the shade roller, the supporting frames, and the sucker units may be easily assembled for mounting on a roof panel to provide an awning for use outdoors without using any tool.

Abstract: An automatic toll detector case, formed of flexible material, has sidewalls, front and rear walls, a bottom wall, and a folding cover. The cover folds so that an extended portion of the rear wall folds over the open top of the case to enclose the toll detector. The cover is fastened to the case by a hook and eye fastener. The case is mounted to the interior of the vehicle's windshield by suction cups attached to the flexible material of the case with an E clip.

Abstract: A mounting device configured for attaching electronic devices, such as radar detectors, to sun visor or to a windshield. The mounting device includes a clip portion for securement to the sun visor and attachment points for a pair of suction cups for securement to the windshield. The mounting device further includes a pair of relatively pivotal bracket members configured for adjusting the angular orientation of the mounting device and the inclination angle of the electronic device. The bracket members have a latched condition in which rotation is prevented and an unlatched condition permitting relative rotation.

Abstract: A luggage rack on car roof mainly includes two long supports, a plurality of supporting suckers, and a plurality of ski holders. Each of the upper and the lower side of the long supports is provided with two longitudinally and parallelly extended channels. Each of the ski holders includes a U-shaped base and two bridge-type retainers. The U-shaped base includes two walls defining a space between them for holding a pair of skis. The two walls of the U-shaped base outward extend to provide two side extensions each having a stopper thereon. Each of the two bridge-type retainers straddles one side extension to locate between the stopper and the wall from which the side extension extends. The supporting suckers are movably connected at tops to the lower side of the long supports and attached at bottoms to the car roof through vacuum suction. The ski holders are removably connected to the upper side of the long supports.

Abstract: A luggage rack on car roof mainly includes two long supports, a plurality of supporting suckers, and a plurality of ski holders. Each of the upper and the lower side of the long supports is provided with two longitudinally and parallelly extended channels. Each of the ski holders includes a U-shaped base and two bridge-type retainers. The U-shaped base includes two walls defining a space between them for holding a pair of skis. The two walls of the U-shaped base outward extend to provide two side extensions each having a stopper thereon. Each of the two bridge-type retainers straddles one side extension to locate between the stopper and the wall from which the side extension extends. The supporting suckers are movably connected at tops to the lower side of the long supports and attached at bottoms to the car roof through vacuum suction. The ski holders are removably connected to the upper side of the long supports.

Abstract: A roller sunshade for mounting on a car roof mainly includes an automatic sunshade winding mechanism and a plurality of adjustable sucker sets. Each of the two adjustable sucker sets includes two adhering sucker mechanisms and a long metal member. The adhering sucker mechanism each includes from bottom to top a sucker main body, a supporting board that is rotatable by up to 360 degrees relative to the sucker main body, a locating block, a buffer washer, a ring member, and a bolt. These two adjustable sucker sets are symmetrically attached by vacuum suction to predetermined positions at two sides of the car roof. Thereafter, the automatic sunshade winding mechanism is connected to tops of the two adjustable sucker sets to provide a shady place for use outdoors.

Abstract: A notepad and writing instrument holder, particularly adapted for mounting on a surface within the interior of an automobile, for example, includes one piece construction comprising a molded plastic structure with first and second members which are hinged together along a living hinge portion. One of the members nests within the other such that opposed side panels of each member cooperate to retain the two members in a fixed position relative to each other to provide a writing surface for a notepad which is adjustable to suit the writer's needs and position relative to the notepad holder. Ratchet teeth formed on one member cooperate with detent members formed on the other member. The notepad holder may be injection molded in a generally flat planar configuration and the two members are formed by folding circular sector shaped side panels of each member with respect to center panels of each member into their working positions.

Abstract: A garment hanger suitable for hanging garments in an automobile. The hanger has a generally triangular open loop body and is adapted to be mounted on a window or an exit handle of an automobile. The garment hanger preferably has a plurality of dividers for supporting one or more garment hangers between adjacent dividers.

Abstract: A fender cover having removable, repositionable pockets. The fender comprises a main panel of flexible material of characteristics suitable for protecting painted finishes and similar delicate surfaces. The main panel has snap fasteners disposed in plural rows on both sides of the main panel. A pocket bearing member having a plurality of separate but adjacent pockets has corresponding snap fasteners enabling the pocket bearing member to be fastened on the main panel selectively at a variety of locations. More than one pocket bearing member may be provided and fastened to the main panel. The fender cover has eyelets for tying to an environmental surface. Optionally, the fender cover also has suction cups for adhering to a smooth surface by suction.

Abstract: A portable storage container has a primary contoured opening at one end with resilient straps spanning the opening for supporting a packaged fast food product and a secondary rectangular opening for receiving and storing the condiments accompanying the fast food. The opposing end provides for removably attaching the portable storage container to the automotive vehicle.

Abstract: A fixing board, for an attraction-fastening type freight carrying device to be mounted on the roof of a motor vehicle, has been improved. The fixing board is composed of a magnetic attraction force contact plate, a film-like suction-cup, and a releasing handle. The magnetic attraction force contact plate has a three-layer structure comprising a soft magnet plate, an iron plate and smooth thin-film sheet coated on the iron plate. The iron plate has a plurality of grooves radially extending, which are elongated dead-end grooves. Further, the magnetic attraction force contact plate has a through-hole into which a substantially cylindrical seal lip extending from the suction film is inserted so as to make an air value. This air hole takes on a closed state when the freight carrying device is installed on the vehicle roof, and takes on an open state when being removed therefrom. The film-like suction-cup is formed throughout the circumference of the magnetic attraction force contact plate.