Abstract: A TOF optical rangefinder 200 calculates a distance to an object based on the time of flight measured based on a sum of voltage pulses output from a plurality of photon-counting light receiving elements 3, where the optical rangefinder 200 is configured to generate a histogram showing a distribution frequency of the times of flight, as calculated by a time-of-flight measurement circuit for repeated emission of measurement light at predetermined periods, over respective regions on a time axis divided into a plurality of regions at predetermined time intervals, calculate a representative value of the times of flight for the object from the times of flight distributed over the regions where the histogram frequency reaches a predetermined histogram threshold, and correct the representative value of the times of flight based on a frequency-error characteristic obtained by a histogram generation circuit with intensity of the reflected light varied in advance.

Abstract: A linear actuator may include a rail including a gear rack extending along a longitudinal direction of the rail and a pinion unit configured to slidably engage the gear rack. The gear rack may include at least one no-teeth section among a row of teeth and the at least one no-teeth section may extend over a length. The pinion unit may include two pinion gears both configured to engage the gear rack, the two pinion gears being spaced apart from each other by a center-to-center distance along the longitudinal direction; and an electric motor configured to drive the two pinion gears. The length may be equal to or longer than two pitches of the teeth of the gear rack and shorter than the center-to-center distance.

Abstract: A sunroof water drainage member, which is I-shaped and mounted to lie across a sunroof opening, and has a body portion extending the vehicle width, and a pair of water drainage portions on both sides of the body portion in the vehicle width direction. Each water drainage portion may have a main portion connected to the body portion and extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction; a first tip end portion connected to a front end of the main portion in the longitudinal direction; a second tip end portion connected to a rear end of the main portion in the longitudinal direction; and a first wall portion positioned on the opposite side of the main portion to the body portion in the vehicle width direction, and at least a part of the first tip end portion and part of the second tip end portion are each positioned below the main portion.

Abstract: A heavy-duty truck includes a cabin, a window having an upper edge region and a lower edge region, a hinge that rotatably couples the upper edge region of the window to the cabin, and a motor-driven actuator coupled to the lower edge region of the window such that actuation of the motor-driven actuator in a first direction moves the lower edge region of the window away from the cabin, thereby opening the window to an open position, and actuation of the motor-driven actuator in a second direction opposite to the first direction moves the lower edge region of the window toward the cabin, thereby closing the window to a closed position.

Abstract: A vehicle canopy, wherein the canopy comprises a main panel having a top face and a bottom face; a front wall extending from a front of the main panel; a back wall extending from a rear of the main panel; a pair of opposing sidewalls extending from opposing sides of the main panel; and one or more support rib integrally formed with the main panel and extending laterally across the main panel, the one or more support rib structured and operable to provide rigidity and stiffness to the main panel to prevent deformation of the main panel within the target zone.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an actuation device and a refueling port or charging port flap assembly. The actuation device comprises: a housing, a rotary motion mechanism, a linear motion mechanism, a rotary output mechanism and a linear output mechanism. The rotary motion mechanism and the linear motion mechanism are mounted inside the housing. The rotary output mechanism and the linear output mechanism are connected to the outside of the housing. The rotary output mechanism is configured to open and close a flap. The linear output mechanism is configured to lock and unlock the flap. A motion input mechanism, a motion output mechanism and a mounting structure of the actuation device each have a predetermined structure and size, so that the design of the actuation device can be simplified, facilitating mounting.

Abstract: An embodiment vehicle dash crossmember includes a cross portion extending in a width direction of a vehicle body and a front portion protruding from the cross portion toward a front of the vehicle body, wherein the front portion includes a plurality of through holes. An embodiment vehicle body may include a floor panel, the dash crossmember mounted on a front edge of the floor panel, and a dash panel connected to a top edge of the dash crossmember.

Abstract: A truck of the present disclosure has a tailgate has a compartment, at least one left tail gate extension arm rotatably foldable to an outward position from an opening in the compartment, and at least one right tail gate extension arm rotatably foldable to an outward position from an opening in a compartment configured for carrying loads.

Abstract: A system comprises a light source, a receiver, and a processor. The light source is configured to generate an emitted pulse of light. The receiver is configured to detect at least a portion of the emitted pulse of light scattered by an external target and provide a plurality of different measurement signals for the detected emitted pulse of light. The processor is configured to analyze the plurality of different measurement signals to identify the plurality of different measurement signals as corresponding to the same external target and combine the identified plurality of different measurement signals to determine a measurement for the external target.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods include a vehicle center console including a first surface configured to receive a mobile device thereon and a second surface facing the first surface and having a removable mobile device retaining apparatus mounted to the second surface. The mobile device is configured to be received between the first surface and the mobile device retaining apparatus. The mobile device retaining apparatus includes a body having a wall and a flexible contacting surface extending from the wall toward the first surface, a first retaining feature extending from the wall through a first aperture in the second surface, and a second retaining feature extending from the wall through a second aperture in the second surface. The flexible contacting surface can press the mobile device against the first surface to passively secure the mobile device in place, while also allowing ease of installation and removal of the mobile device.

Abstract: A coupling apparatus for a car door mechanically couples a first member having a first hole to a second member having a second hole at a position corresponding to the first hole. The coupling apparatus includes a stop portion configured to support the first member, a crossbar configured to support the second member and couple the second member to the first member when rotated to a final coupling position, and a shaft configured to support the stop portion and the crossbar and including a hook portion configured to hook the shaft to the first member at a temporary coupling position. The shaft is shaped to enter and rotatably pass through the first and second holes of the first and second members. The shaft is provided with an airtight member to maintain airtightness between the shaft and the first hole of the first member at the final coupling position.

Abstract: A vehicle body frame includes: a front transverse beam, a first front longitudinal beam, and a second front longitudinal beam. The first front longitudinal beam and the second front longitudinal beam are disposed at an interval along a left-and-right direction, each of the first front longitudinal beam and the second front longitudinal beam includes a longitudinal-beam rear-section front portion and a longitudinal-beam rear-section rear portion connected to each other, the longitudinal-beam rear-section front portion is connected to the front transverse beam, and an upper surface of the longitudinal-beam rear-section front portion and an upper surface of the front transverse beam are located in a same plane.

Abstract: An embodiment side sill assembly of a vehicle includes a side sill inner, a side sill inner reinforcement connected to a front end of the side sill inner and a front pillar inner lower of the vehicle, a side sill inner pipe disposed in a length direction of the vehicle and connected to the front end of the side sill inner, and a side sill inner extension connecting the side sill inner reinforcement and the side sill inner pipe to the side sill inner.

Abstract: A dashboard crossbeam assembly for a vehicle includes a dashboard crossbeam with a first longitudinal portion, preferably made of plastic-containing material, the first longitudinal portion forming a plurality of fastening interfaces. Each fastening interface has a recess for receiving a lug. The dashboard crossbeam assembly further includes at least one fastening tab having at least one lug received in one of the recesses forming a fastening interface.

Abstract: A moving spoiler that prevents a constituent element configured to move the spoiler from being exposed to the outside and matches the spoiler with an external appearance of an outer panel of a vehicle, and the moving spoiler includes a spoiler cover having an operating space formed at a rear side of a roof part, the operating space having a shape opened at a rear side thereof, a moving plate configured to move into the operating space or move to the outside of the operating space through the opening portion of the operating space, a guide mechanism between an inner surface of the operating space and the moving plate and configured to guide a movement of the moving plate, and a drive part configured to provide driving power for moving the moving plate.

Abstract: A sensor pod configured to be mounted to a vehicle. The sensor pod including: a housing; a sensor mounted to the housing, the sensor oriented such that when the sensor pod is mounted to the vehicle the sensor faces an area rearward of the sensor pod; and an airflow deflector mounted to the housing adjacent to an exterior surface of the sensor, the airflow deflector including a body spaced apart from the housing, the body defining a first airflow passageway through an interior of the body and a second airflow passageway between the body and the housing. The airflow deflector is configured to direct a first layer of airflow through the first airflow passageway such that the first layer of airflow flows generally parallel to the exterior surface of the sensor, and direct a second layer of airflow through the second airflow passageway towards the exterior surface of the sensor.

Abstract: An air guiding device of a motor vehicle body includes a roof spoiler arranged on a rearward end of a roof of the motor vehicle body and above a rear window of the motor vehicle body. The roof spoiler includes a first spoiler portion extending along a transverse body axis (Y) and a second spoiler portion extending along a vertical body axis (Z). The roof spoiler includes an unmovable air guiding element and a movable air guiding element, which is movably received in an element opening of the unmovable air guiding element. For water drainage, the air guiding device includes a channel system, which is configured so as to receive and discharge water. The roof spoiler includes a spoiler entry opening. The channel system is configured so as to guide the water starting from the spoiler entry opening via the second spoiler portion to an environment.

Abstract: A vehicle front structure includes a front pillar, a charging inlet, and a guide member. The front pillar extends in the vehicle up-down direction in a vehicle front. The charging inlet is disposed in front of the front pillar in the vehicle front-rear direction. An outlet cable is connectable to the charging inlet from the lateral side of a vehicle. The guide member is mounted to the front pillar and disposed between the front pillar and the charging inlet. The guide member includes an inclined surface that is inclined outward in the vehicle width direction from the vehicle front side toward the vehicle rear side, in a plan view.

Abstract: The Strap Sleeve is the only product of its kind that fits over tie-down straps on trailers and trucks, provides an extra layer of security and prevents loose materials from flying off vehicles during transit. This unprecedented product is uniquely designed to fit most standard tie-down straps, making it compatible with a wide range of trailers and trucks while its user-friendly design allows for quick and effortless installation, saving valuable time for profession drivers or support teams tasked with preparing cargo. A tie down system including a tie down strap having a length dimension and a width dimension, a padding configured to the dimensions of the tie down strap and have a thickness dimension designed to conform to an item(s) being tied down, and a sleeve designed to receive the padding and have a slot therein to receive the tie down strap.

Abstract: An embodiment seat mounting structure for a vehicle includes a seat mounting support designed to protrude from an upper side of a floor panel, a seat leg bracket provided on a lower side of a seat and coupled to an upper side of the seat mounting support to fix the seat to the upper side of the seat mounting support, a seat cross member to be provided on a lower side of the floor panel to face the seat mounting support with the floor panel therebetween and arranged long in a transverse direction of a vehicle body, and a battery passing bolt configured to pass through a battery pack disposed under the floor panel and the seat cross member to be coupled to the seat cross member.