Abstract: Vehicle body roof region and method for fastening a roof surface part to a roof body structure. A vehicle body roof region having a roof body structure and having a roof surface part which is fixedly connected to the roof body structure and which is designed as a glass roof part, which is provided to be adhesively bonded to the roof body structure, is known. According to the invention a mechanical adjusting device which is arranged between the glass roof part and the roof body structure is provided, said adjusting device being ready, after the glass roof part is positioned and before the adhesive bonding has cured, to permit an adjustment of the glass roof part relative to an outer skin of the roof body structure before the adhesive bonding has cured. Use in passenger motor vehicles.

Abstract: A camouflage pattern includes a plurality of shapes each having one of a plurality of base colors. Each shape has different portions having a different shade of the base color of that shape. An outermost portion extends around the shape and remaining portions are each surrounded by another portion of the portions. The shades of the base color may go from light to dark or from dark to light moving inwardly from the perimeter of the shape.

Abstract: A tray module includes a tray in which a plurality of display device components are alternately stackable with a plurality of protective sheets. Each of a protective sheet among the plurality of protective sheets includes: a first polymer layer including a first polymer resin which is foamed, and top and bottom surfaces opposite to each other; a second polymer layer on each of the top and bottom surfaces of the first polymer layer, the second polymer layer including a second polymer resin; and a paper layer defining an outer surface of the protective sheet.

Abstract: A load structure may include a panel having a core, and a coating of polyurethane around the core. The load structure may also have a layer of carpet or felt on at least a portion of a first side of the panel. The load structure may further include an over mold coating on a second side of the panel.

Abstract: A composite floor is provided comprising a skeletal framework, foam core inserts, an impact resistant sheet, and a weather resistant sheet bonded together with adhesive. Recreational vehicles incorporating such floors are also contemplated, as are methods of making the composite floor.

Abstract: A vehicle structural support is disclosed having first and second metallic members. A first metallic member has first and second sides, where the second side has a reduced thickness section. A second metallic member is coupled to a first side of the first metallic member. A third member is coupled to the first metallic member and positioned in the reduced thickness section. The second metallic member extends beyond the reduced thickness section to at least partially overlap the third member. The third member may be a fender for a vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure that includes a rear pillar assembly that has an upper end and a lower end. The rear pillar structure at least partially defines a rear corner area of a passenger compartment. The rear pillar assembly further includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel extends downward from the upper end and the second panel extending from the upper end in a vehicle forward direction at least partially defining a roof rail assembly. The first panel and the second panel overlap one another at the upper end of the rear pillar assembly defining an overlap area. The first and second panels are fixedly attached to one another at the overlap area.

Abstract: A cabin front wall structure of a vehicle includes a dash panel constituting a front wall of a cabin of a vehicle, an accelerator bracket attached to the dash panel, and used for mounting an accelerator pedal, a brake bracket attached to the dash panel at a position spaced from the accelerator bracket in a vehicle width direction, and used for mounting a brake pedal; and a brace (connection member) extending along a surface of the dash panel and configured to connect the accelerator bracket with the brake bracket.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure and a vehicle are provided. The vehicle body structure includes a front longitudinal beam, a front compartment crossbeam, and a dash panel. The front longitudinal beam includes a left front longitudinal beam and a right front longitudinal beam that are disposed at an interval in a transverse direction. The front compartment crossbeam is mounted on the left front longitudinal beam and the right front longitudinal beam, and is located in front of the dash panel. A projection area of the front compartment crossbeam on the dash panel in an X direction at least partially covers a projection of a preset area surrounding a pedal center point on the dash panel in the X direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a side wall rear component (14) for a passenger vehicle (13), having at least one outer wall (4) and at least one wall reinforcement (15) reinforcing the outer wall (4) on the inner side (5) thereof. In order to ensure that a front-side end portion of the side wall rear component (14), which shifts on the front side in the event of a rear-end collision, reliably pushes on the inside via a rear-side end portion of a vehicle door (3), which is arranged on a front side with respect to the side wall rear component (14), at least one sliding slope (17) is arranged on a front-side end portion (16) of the wall reinforcement (15), the front-side end of which sliding slope is spaced apart in a transverse direction (Y) of the vehicle further from an outer surface (18), which forms a vehicle outer skin portion, of the outer wall (4) than a rear-side end of the sliding slope (17).

Abstract: A method for producing an inner automotive structural part containing localized reinforced areas, the method containing the steps of: providing an inner upper front pillar blank, an inner center pillar blank and an inner side rail blank, hot stamping the inner upper front pillar blank, hot stamping the inner center pillar blank, hot stamping the inner side rail blank, wherein, the method contains, prior to the hot stamping steps, the steps of: attaching an inner upper front pillar reinforcement blank to a part of the inner upper front pillar blank, said inner upper front pillar reinforcement blank being hot stamped together with the inner upper front pillar blank, attaching an inner center pillar reinforcement blank to a part of the inner center pillar blank, said inner center pillar reinforcement blank being hot stamped together with the inner center pillar blank.

Abstract: The moldability of a flange part in a terminal angle part of the flange part is improved. A panel joining structure in which one side of a roof panel of a vehicle body and one side of a side panel are continuously joined at a side-edge flange part extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction, wherein: the roof panel and the side panel have vertical wall parts that spread downward from side parts extending in a vehicle width direction in a panel main body; and in a terminal angle part of the continuously joined side-edge flange part, a notch is provided to the vertical wall part of at least one of the roof panel and the side panel.

Abstract: A method of filling a roof ditch of a vehicle roof assembly is provided. The method includes delivering a sealer material to a mold channel of a mold. The sealer material is heated within the mold channel at a pre-gel heating temperature forming a pre-gelled roof ditch sealer strip. The pre-gelled roof ditch sealer strip is removed from the mold. The pre-gelled roof ditch sealer strip is installed into the roof ditch of the vehicle roof assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle roof structure includes a roof panel, a side member outer panel, and a roof side molding. The roof panel includes a flange portion superposed on and coupled with a top surface of a flange portion of the side member outer panel. The roof side molding engages with a plurality of clips and mounted on the flange portion. The flange portion includes raised portions protruding upward between the clips and facing a lower edge of the roof side molding in the vehicle height direction.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a motor vehicle floor assembly, and further relates to a method of constructing a motor vehicle which reduces the number of fixing points (i.e., fastener attachment points) on a vehicle chassis. An example floor assembly includes a vehicle frame, a floor panel, and at least one underbody vehicle component forming a subassembly with the floor panel installed to an underside of the vehicle frame. The floor panel comprises at least one recess configured to receive a portion of the vehicle frame.

Abstract: A front pillar as a part of an upper arch structure joins an outer member and an inner member and is formed to have a closed cross-sectional structure. An upper bead and a lower bead are formed adjacent to side edge sections, each of which extends in a longitudinal direction of the inner member. The upper bead has a U-shaped cross-sectional shape. Due to the U-shaped cross section, second moment of area is increased, and thus strength of the front pillar is increased. In addition, the U-shaped cross section has a larger number of ridge lines than does a chevron cross section, and thus springback is suppressed.

Abstract: A modular vehicle seating system includes a vehicle body (70, 72) with vehicle interior connection features (60, 62, 64) and a modular vehicle seating insert. The seating insert comprises a shell structure (10. 10?, 10?) to be received within the vehicle body. The shell structure has a vehicle body facing surface and a vehicle interior facing surface, wherein the vehicle interior facing surface defines seat module receiving portions (12, 14). Vehicle connection features (80, 82, 84) are operatively provided at a side of the vehicle body facing surface of the shell structure for cooperation with the vehicle interior connection features to fix the shell structure to the vehicle body. Seat module connection features (40) are associated with each of the seat module receiving portions. The system further includes one or more seat module (90), each with a seat base (94) and a seat clamping connector (91, 92, 92).

Abstract: A vehicle includes a first metallic body panel, second metallic body panel, and spacer. The first metallic body panel is secured to the second metallic body panel. The second metallic body panel is comprised of a dissimilar metal relative to the first metallic body panel. The spacer has a concave peripheral surface. The spacer is disposed between and secured to both the first and second metallic body panels such that the concave peripheral surface is exposed via a gap between the first and second metallic body panels.

Abstract: An interconnection-type vehicle body structure has at least two profiled frame parts made of fiber-reinforced composite material as well as an interconnecting element that joins the profiled frame parts to one another. The interconnecting element includes receptacles for the profiled frame parts. The interconnecting element is made from at least two sheet metal shells. The interconnecting element is not made of cast metal or of a fiber-reinforced composite material.

Abstract: A motor vehicle column and a method for production of the motor vehicle column are disclosed, wherein in the motor vehicle column a reinforcement sheet having an inwardly oriented bead is arranged and the reinforcement sheet has an inwardly oriented bead. The reinforcement sheet contacts the outer sheet in at least two sections viewed in cross section so as to form a double layer.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a first panel, a second panel, a pulse detection sensor and a gap reduction member. The first panel has a first main section and a sensor installation location that is spaced apart from the first main section. The second panel has a second main section that is spaced apart from the first main section of the first panel and defines a gap therebetween. The pulse detection sensor is attached to the first panel at the sensor installation location. The gap reduction member is installed to the first main section of the first panel. The gap reduction member extends from the first main section toward the second main section within the gap.

Abstract: Two outer skin parts of a vehicle body border one another at a joint. The first outer skin part includes an apron which engages in the interior of the vehicle body and overlaps with the second outer skin part. A screen engages with a guiding contour of the apron running in the direction of the joint from an end of the joint between the apron and the second outer skin part.

Abstract: A cab for a machine. The machine has a longitudinal axis extending between a front, and a back opposite to the front. The cab includes a roof and a floor extending generally about the longitudinal axis. A vertical seat index axis extends through intermediate portions of the roof and the floor and is associated with a position of the operator disposed to face the front. The vertical seat index axis intersects perpendicular to the longitudinal axis at an intersection. A plurality of support members are disposed between the roof and the floor, including a rear support member disposed at a rear end of the cab. At least an upper portion of the rear support member is positioned at an angle relative to the intersection at an angle along the longitudinal axis and defines a rear view opening to facilitate rear end visibility of the machine.

Abstract: A retaining apparatus includes a base member having a first protrusion engaging an edge of a fixed plate and a floating hinge connected to the base member. The retaining apparatus also includes a pivotable plate member pivotally connected to the hinge. The pivotable plate member also defines a second protrusion engaging an opposing edge of the fixed plate. The pivotable plate member actuates to clamp the fixed plate between the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

Abstract: A cargo body includes sidewalls constructed of pairs of panels secured together at respective joints. Each panel is an assembled panel having a core, an interior skin, and an exterior skin. In some cases, each joint is formed to include overlapping edge portions of first and second ones of the adjacent pair of panels. Each of the overlapping edge portions has a thickness less than 20 percent of a total panel thickness of the corresponding one of the adjacent pair of panels such that the joint formed thereby defines a recess between co-facing edge portions of the first and second ones of the adjacent pair of panels. A profile insert defining a longitudinal channel is positioned in the recess defined by the overlapping edge portions at each joint. Each joint is secured by fixedly attaching the profile insert to the overlapping edge portions.

Abstract: A profiled reinforcement section arranged in the hollow area of a sill of a motor vehicle has at least one additional profiled reinforcement section. At least one of an arrangement, shape, length, material and connection of the profiled reinforcement sections is configured such that the end faces of the profiled reinforcement sections deform or destroy a motor vehicle front wheel which is moving in the direction of a passenger compartment as a result of an impact, together with the components associated with the wheel, in the event of a correspondingly high impact energy of the respective wheel against the respective front end of the respective sill.

Abstract: A roof panel for the passenger cabin of a motor vehicle includes a composite or plastic panel-like body and a metal frame that runs continuously along a periphery of the plastic body. The metal frame prevents the thermal expansion of the plastic body at high temperatures, so the expansion of the entire roof panel approximates that of an equivalent metal roof panel. Specifically, the uninterrupted encircling structure of the frame absorbs forces resulting from thermal expansion of the plastic body.

Abstract: A quick-attach mechanism for attaching an implement to the forward end and/or rearward end of a vehicle, such as a tractor used in a tractor-trailer combination, and the like. The quick-attach mechanism includes two laterally positioned female quick-attach sockets on the forward and/or rearward end of said vehicle. The quick-attach mechanisms can be formed into the chassis of the vehicle.

Abstract: A bodywork or chassis component for a vehicle includes a first sheet having a first connection flange and a second sheet having a second connection flange, the first and second sheets being joined in correspondence of the respective first and second connection flanges. The first connection flange is a flange folded back towards the first sheet so as to define a valley with the first sheet. The second connection flange is overlapped to said first connection flange for an overlap length and it is at least in part joined to said first connection flange by a welding at that joins a perimeter edge of the second connection flange to a side of the first connection flange external with respect to said valley. The first and second connection flanges are parallel to one another in correspondence of the overlap length. The invention further includes a method for manufacturing of the aforementioned component.

Abstract: In a vehicle body rear part structure, a plurality of first spot weld parts that join the rear panel inner flange and the rear panel outer flange by spot welding are provided at a first weld pitch; a plurality of second spot weld parts that join together the rear pillar inner flange and the rear pillar outer flange by spot welding are provided at a second weld pitch; at the corner part, a plurality of third spot weld parts that join together, by spot welding, regions of the rear panel inner flange, the rear panel outer flange, the rear pillar inner flange, and the rear pillar outer flange where at least three of the flanges overlap with one another are provided at a third weld pitch; and the third weld pitch is set to be shorter than the first weld pitch and the second weld pitch.

Abstract: Motor vehicle floor including a lower skin and an upper skin, the lower skin and upper skin being fixed together so as to form, in at least a part of the floor, at least one hollow body between the skins. The hollow body has at least one technical element and/or at least one fastener for fastening the technical element or an internal vehicle fitting. The hollow body is provided with at least one opening that is positioned and dimensioned so as to allow the fastener and/or the technical element to pass through the opening.

Abstract: A roof reinforcement (20) includes an upper surface portion (21) to be joined to a roof panel (3), and a recess portion (22) formed in such a manner as to be recessed below the upper surface portion (21). A rising piece (27) rising from a bottom surface portion (23) upwardly, and a joint piece (28) extending from an upper end of the rising piece (27) outwardly in the vehicle width direction are formed at both ends of the bottom surface portion (23) of the recess portion (22) in the vehicle width direction. The joint piece (28) is welded to the roof panel (3) and to each of flange portions (3a, 16a, 17a) of the roof reinforcement (20).

Abstract: The present invention comprises a trailer unit and or a roll-off trailer unit that converts when deployed into a washing and decontamination pad and may include a first section and two or more wings that unfold to provide a platform that is capable of having vehicles and other equipment driven and or wheeled into position on the platform and may also provide a containment system that traps wastewater, contaminates and so forth.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle bodywork component comprising a first panel and a second panel having a second coefficient of linear thermal expansion greater than the first coefficient of linear thermal expansion of the first panel, the component further including a connection part having a third coefficient of linear thermal expansion that is less than the first and that is fastened to the first panel.

Abstract: An integrated duct step garnish assembly for a vehicle includes a deck member defining a stepping area on an upper side thereof and an underside member secured to an underside of the deck member for defining an air duct between the underside member and the deck member. The air duct extends along a longitudinal length of the deck member and the underside member for delivering conditioned airflow to a rear of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a decorative panel including a design surface; and a circumferential edge portion that is formed so as to cross from the design surface, wherein the circumferential edge portion has a first face 7 that is continuous from the design surface along a circumferential extension direction and a second face 8 that is formed in a circumferential extension direction along the first face 7, wherein a face variation line is provided at a boundary between the first face 7 and the second face 8, wherein a decorative panel 1 is provided in such a manner that a decoration film 5 is imparted to at least a part of the design surface and a part of the circumferential edge portion, and wherein the decoration film 5 includes a trimming terminal portion CL along the face variation line.

Abstract: A frame body (1) has a closed cross-section formed by a first surface (11), a second surface (12) wider than the first surface (11), and two side surfaces (13), and each of the side surfaces (13) has a single bent part (14) or two or more bent parts (14). In the cross-section of the frame body (1), the first surface (11) and an outer part (13a) of the side surface (13) form an angle of approximately 90 degrees or larger than 90 degrees inside the closed cross-section, and a specific bent part which is the single bent part (14) or one of the bent parts (14) closest to the second surface (12) is bent to protrude inward of the closed cross-section.

Abstract: A vehicle front structure includes a roof header, which is arranged on a lower side of a front part of a roof panel of a vehicle in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and extends in a vehicle width direction, and a rear wall part, which is provided in the roof header, and extends towards the roof panel on the rear side of the roof header. The roof header is provided with a region in which a length of the roof header in a front-rear direction of the vehicle is longer than that of a surrounding area, and height of the rear wall part is smaller than that of the surrounding area.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a pillar structure, a sill structure and a reinforcement member. The pillar structure has a box section defining a cavity. The sill structure has an upper surface defining an aperture. The reinforcement member is disposed within the cavity of the pillar structure, extends through the aperture and is attached to the sill structure.

Abstract: A pillar for a vehicle includes a translucent polymer composite having chopped reinforcing fibers incorporated therein. The pillar also includes a truss embedded in the translucent polymer composite and disposed substantially along a length of the pillar. The truss and the translucent polymer composite share a loading condition applied to the pillar. The pillar is to be disposed between a lower body portion of the vehicle and a roof of the vehicle to support the roof.

Abstract: A bumper cover fixing bracket mounted between a fender panel and a bumper cover includes a main supporting member having an upper end attached to an upper member, an auxiliary supporting member having a lower end connected to the main supporting member so as to form a Y-shape and an upper end attached to a wheel house front member, and a fastening member coupled to a lower end of the main supporting member and having one side and the other side mounted on the fender panel and the bumper cover, respectively.

Abstract: A cargo bed system for a motor vehicle includes a bed frame, a side frame member, a storage module and a non-storage module. The bed frame has a floor, a forward wall, a pair of opposing sidewalls and a bed frame connection member formed on the bed frame. The side frame member has a side frame connection member that is configured to selectively mate with the bed frame connection member in an installed position. The bed frame is configured to selectively and alternatively receive (i) the side frame member and the storage module in a storage configuration or (ii) the side frame member and the non-storage module in a non-storage configuration.

Abstract: A side panel for an automotive body includes a unitary panel having a side sill, a roof rail, and a pillar integrally joined to each other. The pillar extends from the side sill to the roof rail, and each of the side sill, the roof rail, and the pillar are made of fiber-reinforced plastic. At least one of the side sill, the roof rail, and the pillar has a recess concave transversely outwardly relative to the automotive body. The recess has an opening that opens transversely inwardly relative to the automotive body. The recess is defined by two side walls bent from flanges and extending transversely outwardly relative to the automotive body, and a bottom wall joined to the side walls. The side walls have portions joined to the flanges, the portions of the side walls being thicker than the bottom wall.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rear fender module for arrangement on a side panel of a motor vehicle body. The rear fender module includes a fender shell and at least one add-on part arranged thereon. The fender shell has at least two fastening sites for detachable fastening on the side panel.

Abstract: A rear side panel assembly of a motor vehicle body includes an inner side panel element and an outer side panel element. The inner and outer side panel elements are joined to one another in the transverse direction (y) of the vehicle. The inner side panel element has, in relation to the vertical direction (z) of the vehicle, a wheel arch adjoining downwards onto a longitudinal beam and an inner roof frame profile adjoining upwards onto a vehicle roof. The outer side panel element has on its outer side, facing away from the inner side panel element, a connection region for the detachable arrangement of a rear fender.

Abstract: A tractor cab HVAC system has a blower (22) which draws air into the system via air intake means (13) in the roof (14) of the cab (10). Ducting (15) in the roof of the cab directs air drawn in via the intake means down the center of one or more hollow adjacent pillars (16) of the cab to an air filter (18) contained in a housing (20) located between the adjacent pillars. Further ducting (19) extends from the air filter housing to an HVAC unit (11), the HVAC unit processing the air drawn into the system prior to discharging the processed air into the cab. The filter housing (20) is of generally rectangular form and is connected at opposite ends to the two hollow adjacent pillars (16) of the cab via inlet openings (20a) in the housing to allow the passage of intake air from the pillars to the filter (18).

Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle and a method of assembling the vehicle are disclosed. The assembly includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel includes a first edge and the second panel includes a second edge generally aligning with the first edge of the first panel. The assembly also includes a bracket attached to one of the first and second panels. The assembly further includes a coupler engaging the bracket. The coupler includes a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion is movable with respect to one of the first and second panels as the proximal end portion is secured to the other one of the first and second panels such that one of the first and second edges moves toward the other one of the first and second edges.

Abstract: A bracket for use in a vehicle includes a base configured to be welded to an interior surface of a vehicle fascia and configured to receive a sensor. The base has a configuration that generally matches a shape of at least a portion of the interior surface. An orientation of the sensor is based at least in part on an orientation of the base relative to the interior surface of the vehicle fascia.

Abstract: The present invention provides a decorative panel including a design surface; and a circumferential edge portion that is formed so as to cross from the design surface, wherein the circumferential edge portion has a first face 7 that is continuous from the design surface along a circumferential extension direction and a second face 8 that is formed in a circumferential extension direction along the first face 7, wherein a face variation line is provided at a boundary between the first face 7 and the second face 8, wherein a decorative panel 1 is provided in such a manner that a decoration film 5 is imparted to at least a part of the design surface and a part of the circumferential edge portion, and wherein the decoration film 5 includes a trimming terminal portion CL along the face variation line.

Abstract: A vehicle assembly for housing an unlocking mechanism provided within a vehicle passenger compartment which is operably connected to a locking device of a trunk lid includes an interior body panel having an outer surface including an opening portion for receiving an unlocking mechanism. A lid is removably mounted to the body panel and has a closed position for covering the opening portion and an opened position. The lid defines a lid body having an exterior surface. An edge portion of the exterior surface is continuous and without interruption about a periphery of the exterior surface so that the lid body exterior surface is flush with the body panel outer surface about the entire periphery of the lid body exterior surface.