Abstract: A bumper back beam for a vehicle may include side portions connected to a vehicle body and formed of general plastic on both sides and an intermediate portion connecting the side portions on both sides and formed of high-strength plastic and a predetermined section, both ends of which encroach into the side portions to form overlap sections.

Abstract: The sunglasses configuration car visor is formed of a closed, completely surrounding frame having a translucent lens or panel removably installed therein. The device may be provided as a pair of mirror image units for removable attachment to the conventional opaque left/right sun visors in a motor vehicle. When deployed, such a pair of translucent, shaded lenses or panels has the appearance of a pair of sunglasses disposed immediately inside the vehicle windshield. The frames have visor attachment clips extending therefrom, with the clips pivotally attached to the frame of the device. This allows the visors to be deployed or retracted independently of the permanently installed opaque visor in the vehicle. The interchangeability of various lenses or panels allows the user to switch to lenses of different gradients depending upon conditions, and/or to display a scene, message, etc. on a partially silvered lens or panel.

Abstract: A rear region of a motor vehicle has an underbody with at least one air-guiding element that is adjustable from a rest position into various operative positions. One operative position increases negative lift and another operative position reduces aerodynamic drag. The air-guiding element is adjustable into the individual operative positions via a central, transversely arranged pivot axis.

Abstract: A first member of a storage tray assembly has first and second planar surfaces parallel to one another. A first cut-out extends from the first planar surface to the second planar surface. A second member has third and fourth planar surfaces parallel to one another. A second cut-out extends from the third planar surface to the fourth planar surface. The second cut-out aligns with first cut-out when the first and second members overlay and attach to one another. A third member has fifth and sixth planar surfaces parallel to one another. The third member has first shaped surfaces extending from the fifth planar surface to the sixth planar surface. The third member is inserted into the second cut-out such that the first cut-out, the second cut-out and the plurality of first shaped surfaces of the third member define a concave storage space.

Abstract: A bumper beam has a hat-shaped profile (11) with a cover (12) which is recessed into the hat-shaped profile and is welded to the sides (16, 17) of the hat-shaped profile, inside the hat-shaped profile.

Abstract: A cup holder assembly includes a pair of planar bodies each defining a rim, and a pair of fabric pouches that are each attached to one of the rims. The planar bodies are pivotably attached to each other and are configured such that, in a folded position, the rims are stacked and the fabric pouches are nested within each other, and in a deployed position, the rims and fabric pouches are side-by-side.

Abstract: A vehicle body front structure of a saddle-type vehicle includes a headlight and a front cowl with rearview mirrors being attached on the left and right sides of the upper part thereof. A lens surface of the headlight and the upper part of the front cowl each have a surface that is inclined so as to extend upwardly and rearwardly to form a front cowl surface continuously covering the vehicle body front surface. A step part protruding more in a forward direction than the lens surface is made at the connection part between the front cowl and an upper edge of the lens surface of the headlight. This step part extends outwardly in the vehicle width direction to the base parts of the rearview mirrors along the upper edge of the lens surface with mirror-side overhang surfaces continuously leading to the step part.

Abstract: A roller blind system for a rear window of a motor vehicle, having a roller blind, a roller blind shaft rotatable about a main axis and a sheet-like structure which, in a stowed state, is wound on the roller blind shaft and which, in a functional state, is partially unwound from the roller blind shaft, and having an shelf for arranging in the rear region of the motor vehicle. The shelf has front and rear shelf portions separated from one another by a passage slot through which the sheet-like structure is moved during a movement from the stowed state into the functional state. The two shelf portions are connected to one another via a trough body and the roller blind shaft is arranged within the trough body and is rotatably mounted by bearing blocks which are fastened to, or are an integral part of, the trough body.

Abstract: A system, device and method for securing large glass sheets to a rack for transportation with improved safety and efficiency over existing systems and methods. The system utilizes a unique swivel cap which can be retrofitted to an existing glass transportation rack having vertical supports secured to a transportable base surface so as to be capable of retaining a plurality of large glass sheets in a substantially upright or angled position. The swivel cap is positioned atop each vertical support, each swivel cap including at least one stud for anchoring a tie-down cable such that each anchored tie-down cable is capable of pivoting about the stud. A plurality of the tie-down cables are pivotably anchored by a first end to a stud and configured to releasably couple by a second end to the transportable base surface.

Abstract: A radiator guard for a vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle, which is arranged on the front end of the vehicle and covers one or a plurality of units and/or devices arranged in the engine compartment of the vehicle. The radiator guard is formed advantageously in multiple parts, wherein to avoid an opening in the visible region thereof at least one part of the radiator guard is designed so as to be adjustable relative to the other part(s), thus allowing access to at least one of said units and/or devices.

Abstract: A convertible top having a glass window attached to the top by positioning a ring around a window opening in the soft top and wrapping an edge of the window opening around at least a portion of the ring. An adhesive is positioned between the edge portion of the ring and the soft top and the glass window is positioned over the ring and secured thereto by an adhesive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foldable tailgate for a load bed (2), comprising a link mechanism (28) pivotally connected to the tailgate (1) and the load bed (2), at least one power means (22) connected to the load bed (2) and arranged to fold the tailgate (1) between a raised position in which the tailgate (1) at least partly covers a rear opening (16) of the load bed (2) and a lowered position in which the rear opening (16) of the load bed (2) is open. The tailgate (1) is arranged at the load bed (2) such that the tailgate (1) in a lowered position is located under the load bed (2) and such that the pivotal connection of the link mechanism with the load bed (2) ends up between the tailgate (1) and the load bed (2), and such that, in the lowered position of the tailgate (1), the tailgate (1) is arranged to rest against the underside of the load bed (2). The invention also relates to a load bed (2) with such a foldable tailgate (1) and a vehicle (4) with such a load bed (2).

Abstract: An energy absorbing assembly, sometimes referred to as a crush tip assembly, that is mounted to a body-on-frame vehicle, either behind a front or rear bumper, so that the assembly absorbs energy in during a collision. The energy absorbing member is a multi-piece assembly where adjoining segments are secured together with a welded joint that may include a non-linear portion having one or more junction features. The specific arrangement of the non-linear portion, along with other optional secondary features like strengthening ribs, holes, slots, etc., can be used to achieve more desirable energy profiles during a collision event.

Abstract: A movable track cover includes a cover segment mounted for movement transverse to the direction of tracks that carry a movable seat between first and second positions. The cover segment extends over the track to prevent debris from entering track when the seat is in the first location and the second location and also allows the seat pedestal supporting the movable seat to move along said track. A positioning element is connected to the seat pedestal to move the cover segment from said first position to said second position in coordination with movement of said seat along said track.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a toe board panel that extends in a width direction of the vehicle body rotatably supporting wheels of the vehicle and that divides the vehicle body into a front compartment and a passenger compartment, and an A-pillar connected with the toe board panel in a part corresponding to a front corner or a rear corner of the passenger compartment in a side part of the vehicle body. The toe board panel has an inner flange provided on an end thereof in the width direction. The A-pillar has an outer flange. The toe board panel and the A-pillar are joined such that a joined section joining the inner flange and the outer flange is bent outward in the width direction.

Abstract: A combination trailer is provided that includes a dump trailer having a bottom surface, a front portion, a back portion, a first side panel, and a second side panel with an upper wall section and a lower wall section. The upper wall section is movable between an open and closed position such that the height of the second side panel is adjustable. An enclosure system is also included in the combination trailer to selectively cover an open top of the dump trailer.

Abstract: An electrical system for shading the front windshield of vehicles that comprises a pair of upper cylinders, a pair of inner rods, a pair of sun shade screens, a motor, a pair of lower rods, a lead rod, a spring mechanism, and a vertical rod. The upper cylinder is shaped like a long, hollow pipe with a longitudinal slit, the inner rod is inserted into the upper cylinder and can rotate about its longitudinal axis and the upper edge of the sun shade screen is attached to the inner rod. The spring mechanism includes a spring that its top end is attached to the lead rod. The lead rod is a straight and long rod with a downward bend in the middle. The lead rod is attached to the bottom of the sun shade screen.

Abstract: System and apparatus are disclosed for a cargo bed of a utility vehicle including side wall panels and a clamping device for mounting accessories. The cargo bed side panel includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion. The clamping device includes a first finger configured to engage the first protrusion and a second finger configured to engage the second protrusion, and an actuator configured to move the first and second fingers effective to secure the clamping device to the side panel.

Abstract: A load carrying body for a vehicle includes a curved metal plate floor (10) and a floor attachment system that attaches the floor to opposite sides of the body so that the floor is suspended between the sides. The floor attachment system includes a plurality of tensile members (38) which are the principal means for transferring forces from the floor to the remainder of the body. Each tensile member is coupled at one end to one of the sides of the body of the vehicle and at the other end to a side edge of the floor.

Abstract: A transportation and storage system for a wind turbine rotor blade comprises a tip end frame assembly comprising a tip end receptacle and a tip end frame. The tip end receptacle comprises an upwardly open tip end-receiving space for receiving a portion of the tip end of the blade and having a supporting surface for supporting the blade, a lower surface allowing the tip end receptacle to rest upright on a substantially horizontal surface, such as the ground, and releasable retaining means for releasably retaining the tip end of the blade in the receiving space of the tip end receptacle. The tip end frame comprises an upwardly open receptacle-receiving space for receiving the receptacle and provided with positioning means for positioning the receptacle in the tip end frame. A base part defines a bottom surface allowing the tip end frame to rest upright on the ground.