Abstract: A system and method for wirelessly authorizing access to a charge port for an electric vehicle is provided. The system may first establish a wireless communication link with a charging cord and then receive, from the charging cord, a wireless signal including a charging cord identifier. Upon verifying that the charging cord is authorized for use with the electric vehicle based on the charging cord identifier, a charge port door may be opened providing access to the charge port. A wireless communication link with a charging cord may be established using a challenge-response protocol like some passive entry systems. Alternatively, a wireless communication link may be established using radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology embedded in the charge port and the charging cord handle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of making polyurethane foam, the method comprising providing a polyol mixture comprising polyether polyol and unmodified vegetable oil having a hydroxyl number of less than 10; and reacting isocyanate with the polyol mixture to form a polyurethane foam, wherein the unmodified vegetable oil does not react and does not form part of the polyurethane foam. The present disclosure also relates to polyurethane formed by the method and polyurethane compositions.

Abstract: A ventilated seat includes a cushion with an air channel extending from a cushion B-side. The ventilated seat also includes a spacer that defines one or more air passages. The air passages are connected to the air channel and to one or more air distribution holes on a cushion A-side. The ventilated seat further includes a cover layer located between the spacer and the cushion A-side. The cover layer is made of a foam material while the spacer is made of a different material and the cover layer and the spacer are a foam with integrated air passages.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector housing. A latch on the connector housing is movable between an opened position and a closed position. The electrical connector also includes a connector position assurance. The connector position assurance is supported on the connector housing for relative rotational movement about a connector axis between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the connector position assurance in the locked position, the latch is prevented from moving from the closed position to the opened position.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly is provided with a seat bottom pivotally mounted to an actuator and a vehicle floor. A controller is in electrical communication with the actuator and programmed to receive input indicative of a seating position angle, and input indicative of a potential vehicle impact. A signal is output to the actuator to pivot the seat to a nearest one of the plurality of predefined seat orientations if the seating position is not one of the plurality of predefined seat orientations when the input indicative of the potential vehicle impact is received. The signal is not output to the actuator if the seating position is one of the plurality of predefined seat orientations when the input indicative of the potential vehicle impact is received. The plurality of predefined seat orientations is offset radially at sequential increments.

Abstract: A vehicle seat control system comprises a plurality of seats, a plurality of wireless receivers arranged about the seats, a controller for each of the seats, and a data network between the wireless receivers and controllers. Each of the seats has a seat customization function controlled by its controller. The wireless receivers receive a wireless signal from a portable electronic device. At least one of the controllers measures signal strengths and times of flight for the wireless signal using the wireless receivers, analyzes the signal strengths and times of flight to detect a location of the electronic device, and determines if the location is in any of the seating zones. When the location is in one of the seating zones, the seat customization function for the seating zone with the location is controlled according to the electronic device.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is provided with a conductive body with a first aperture formed therein, and a second aperture formed therein intersecting the first aperture. A first post has an aperture formed radially therethrough. The first post is sized to be received within the first aperture of the conductive body with an end of the first post accessible externally from the conductive body for receipt of a first electrical connector. A fastener is sized to be received within the second aperture of the conductive body and extend through the aperture in the first post to retain the first post in the conductive body for electrical communication between the first electrical connector and the conductive body. A second post is exposed externally from the conductive body for receipt of a second electrical connector for electrical communication with the first electrical connector.

Abstract: A seat assembly is provided with a seat frame for a seat back or a seat bottom. At least two side bolster regions are spaced apart laterally on the seat frame. At least two bolster support assemblies are provided, each bolster support assembly comprising an air bladder mounted to the seat frame along each of the side bolster regions. An actuator inflates each air bladder between a deflated position and at least one inflated support position. An accelerometer is mounted to the seat frame. A controller is in electrical communication with the accelerometer and the actuator. The controller is programmed to receive data from the accelerometer indicative of a lateral acceleration. If the lateral acceleration is above a threshold, the controller commands the actuator to inflate one of the air bladders to the inflated support position.

Abstract: An electrical assembly is provided with a housing with an opening. An electrical terminal assembly is received within the housing. A cover is in cooperation with the housing to enclose the opening. An interference projection extends from a terminal position assurance assembly (TPA) or the cover and is in cooperation with the other of the TPA or the cover to prevent the cover from enclosing the opening of the housing when the electrical terminal assembly is improperly installed in the housing.

Abstract: A substrate is mounted to a vehicle seat frame, to provide a support surface for an occupant. The seat substrate is formed with a pair of guides to receive a pair of suspension wires of a vehicle seat suspension for translation of the pair of suspension wires within the pair of guides and to distribute an occupant load from the pair of suspension wires to the substrate. An air bladder is fastened to a plurality of retainers on the substrate. A first plurality of terminals is mounted to the substrate for electrical connection to a wire harness. A second plurality of terminals is mounted to the substrate, each in electrical communication with one of the first plurality of terminals, for electrical connection to a plurality of electrical devices in the vehicle seat assembly.

Abstract: A track adjuster includes a pair of tracks, a lockset configured to selectively restrict movement of the pair of tracks, a first lever configured to actuate an actuator of the lockset, a second lever configured to actuate the first lever, and a spring configured to apply a first biasing force to the first lever in a first rotational direction and apply a second biasing force to the first lever in a second rotational direction. The spring may be a torsion spring that may be wrapped at least partially around a cross member connecting the pair of tracks with a second pair of tracks.

Abstract: A terminal includes a terminal body and/or a first wing that may extend from the terminal body. The first wing that may have an end portion, a middle portion and/or a connecting portion. The inner surface of the end portion may be in contact with an inner surface of the middle portion. A terminal may include a second wing that may extend from the terminal body. An outer surface of the middle portion of the first wing may contact an outer surface of the middle portion of the second wing. A first wing and a second wing may be disposed on opposite sides of the terminal body. The second wing may include an end portion, a middle portion, and/or a connecting portion. A connecting portion of the first wing and a connecting portion of the second wing may both connect to the terminal body.

Abstract: A trim attachment for a vehicle includes a trim layer having an electrically conductive trim material forming a first electrical circuit, a supporting structure supporting the trim layer, and an electrically conductive attachment member with first and second portions. The first portion is fixed to the trim layer and the second portion is fixed to the supporting structure. The first and second portions are adapted to both selectively resist separation of the trim layer and the supporting structure and to electrically connect the first electrical circuit to a second electrical circuit that is external to the trim layer. The first and second portions may both resist separation of the trim layer and the supporting structure and electrically connect the first and second electrical circuits at a contact surface between the first and second portions.

Abstract: A self-leveling armrest assembly for a vehicle is provided. The self-leveling armrest includes a back portion of a vehicle seat having a first bracket and a second bracket. The second bracket is rotatably connected to at least one floor bracket. An armrest assembly is rotatably connected to the first bracket of the back portion. At least one motion link is rotatably connected to the second bracket of the back portion. The at least one motion link is configured to receive a portion of the armrest assembly as the armrest rotates. The motion link is configured to maintain the armrest assembly in a substantially horizontal orientation.

Abstract: A power factor corrector (PFC), such as for an on-board charger (OBC) for charging a vehicle traction battery, uses an input voltage and an input current from a power source to output a desired voltage. The PFC has an inductor and first and second power switches. A micro-controller generates, for each half-cycle of the input voltage, first and second reference signals respectively indicative of (i) a sinusoidal envelope of the inductor current for which the PFC will absorb sufficient power from the power source for the PFC to output the desired voltage and (ii) a reverse value of the inductor current for which zero voltage switching (ZVS) of the switches is ensured. A comparator assembly turns the first switch off (on) and the second switch on (off) upon the inductor current equaling the outer sinusoidal amplitude envelope (the reverse value) whereby the PFC outputs the desired voltage with ZVS.

Abstract: A terminal housing includes a terminal cavity that extends along a cavity axis from a first end to a second end. The terminal cavity is adapted to hold an electric terminal. The terminal housing also includes an orientation groove that extends parallel to the cavity axis from the first end. The orientation groove is open to the terminal cavity along its length. The terminal housing also includes a terminal lock. The terminal lock includes a resilient arm that extends from a wall of the orientation groove.

Abstract: An easy-entry release system is utilized to actuate an easy-entry recliner of a vehicle seat assembly configured to fold a seat back relative to a seat bottom. The easy-entry release system includes a support member connectable to a seat back, a lever pivotally attached to the support member, and a sled in contact with the support member and moveable relative to the support member between a first position and a second position along a linear path. The sled is connected to the lever such that the lever rotates relative to the support member in response to the sled moving between the first and second positions. A strap is connected to the sled such that actuation of the strap moves the sled between the first and second positions.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly is provided with a structural member adapted to be mounted within a vehicle to provide support to an occupant. The structural member has at least one channel formed therein. A cushion member is provided adjacent to the structural layer. The cushion member has at least one channel formed therethrough. A trim member is secured over the cushion member to form a seating surface. At least one attachment member is mounted to the trim member extending through the at least one channel of the cushion member. The at least one attachment member extends into the at least one channel of the structural member such that at least one of the trim material and the cushion layer is retained on the structural member.

Abstract: A test carrier for use on an assembly line includes a pallet that is adapted to be input into an assembly line. The pallet is adapted to move sequentially through a plurality of workstations on the assembly line. The test pallet includes a validation device supported on the pallet. The validation device is adapted to be operated on by at least one of a plurality of tools on the assembly line to produce a validation result.

Abstract: A vehicle seat trim assembly includes a seat trim adapted to be located over a seat foam that is supported on a vehicle seat frame. The seat trim includes an occupant support surface and a side trim that is attached to the occupant support surface. The vehicle seat trim assembly also includes a frame sock. The frame sock has a cover having an attachment edge with a top attachment portion that is attached to the occupant support surface and a side attachment portion that is attached to the side trim. The frame sock includes a clip that is attached to the cover and is adapted to engage the vehicle seat frame. The frame sock also has a strap that is attached to the cover between the attachment edge and the clip. The strap is attached to the cover and to a resilient retainer.