Abstract: An embodiment running bare chassis assembly includes a front frame on which a front suspension is mounted, a rear frame assembly on which a battery carrier is mounted, wherein the rear frame assembly comprises, a first rear frame on which a rear suspension is mounted, a second rear frame coupled to the first rear frame and on which a radiator is mounted, and a battery carrier frame on which the battery carrier is mounted and which is coupled to the first rear frame through a second engagement, and a center frame coupled to the front frame and the rear frame assembly through a first engagement, wherein a stress distribution due to the first engagement is greater than a stress distribution due to the second engagement.

Abstract: A cargo organizer is constructed from one or more bi-stable strips with at least one shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator per bi-stable strip. The cargo organizer can reside in the bi-stable strips elongated (flat) stable state and require little or no volume of the cargo compartment that it resides. Upon actuating a SMA actuator, the rapid conversion to the curved stable state can occur with the formation of a barrier to partition the cargo compartment into at least to portions. The transformation into the flat stable state removes the partition where the transformation can be via a second SMA actuator or manually. The cargo organizer can be incorporated into the cargo compartment in a manner that it translates from one site and orientation to one or more other sites or orientations by activation an actuator that can be an additional SMA actuator.

Abstract: A vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a cargo bed of a vehicle, a passenger side rail mounted to a passenger side wall assembly of the cargo bed, and a driver side rail mounted to a driver side wall assembly of the cargo bed. A crossbar is slidably coupled to the passenger and driver side rails. The crossbar is slidable along the passenger and driver side rails between a forward position and a rearward position. The crossbar is closer to a cab of the vehicle when the crossbar is in the forward position than when the crossbar is in the rearward position.

Abstract: A door curtain assembly having a sub-curtain unit is provided and includes a main fabric that is wound in a trim of a vehicle door; and a main shade bar that is installed in an upper end of the main fabric and fixed to a hook provided in the door when the main fabric is deployed. A sub-curtain part is additionally deployed after the main curtain part is deployed. The sub-curtain part includes a sub-housing having a first side hinge-coupled to the door and a second side interlocked with ascending or descending of the main shade bar. Additionally, a sub-fabric is wound in the sub-housing and a sub-shade bar is installed in an end portion of the sub-fabric in a length direction of the sub-housing.

Abstract: A seat clamp is provided for securing a seat in a folded position and is adapted to be attached between a cargo hook in the vehicle and a seat. A clamp body is formed of plastic and has a first attachment feature along a first end, for securing the seat clamp to the cargo hook in the vehicle cargo area. A second attachment feature is formed at the second end of the clamp body for releasably securing the clamp body to a bracket on the seat with an interference fit.

Abstract: Provided is an automobile door (600) including: an exterior material (110); a first impact absorbing member (122); and a second impact absorbing member (124), in which the first impact absorbing member (122) is disposed to traverse the exterior material (110) so as to extend between both end portion regions in a vehicle height direction, the first impact absorbing member (122) is disposed on a vehicle interior side from the second impact absorbing member (124), the second impact absorbing member (124) is disposed to traverse the exterior material (110) so as to extend between both end portion regions in a vehicle length direction, the second impact absorbing member (124) is disposed adjacent to an inner surface of the exterior material (110), and at a portion excluding both of the end portion regions in the vehicle height direction, both of the end portion regions in the vehicle length direction, and an intersection portion, bending rigidity in a vehicle width direction of a cross section perpendicular to an

Abstract: A portable terminal holding device for a vehicle includes: a table configured to be stored in a storing portion provided at one end side, in a seat width direction, of a seat cushion, and that, in a state of usage, is configured to extend from the storing portion toward another end side, in the seat width direction, of the seat cushion; and a terminal holding portion that, in the state of usage of the table, is provided at a distal end side of the table and is configured to hold a portable terminal, and that, in a stored state in which the table is stored in the storing portion, projects out from the storing portion toward the other end side in the seat width direction.

Abstract: A portable dwelling unit comprises a novel floor plan configuration providing a full height bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and seating area in a portable dwelling that fits within a standard parking spot. Other features and advantages of the present invention include a multi-function table, outdoor dining space, and additional storage capacity beyond what would be available in a traditional trailered dwelling unit.

Abstract: A vehicle may include: a body including a front compartment; a hood panel covering the front compartment and including a recess in an upper surface of the hood panel; a hood garnish mounted at the recess; a drainage outlet disposed at a bottom of the recess and penetrating the hood panel; and a drainage channel disposed below the hood panel and including an inlet configured to receive drainage water from the recess.

Abstract: A modular, multi-component hard top assembly for a vehicle having an interior with front passenger seating, rear passenger seating, and a rear cargo area is provided. In one example implementation, the hard top assembly includes a base frame configured to removably couple to a body of the vehicle, and a plurality of removable roof panels selectively coupleable to the base frame to create a substantially contiguous roof over the vehicle interior. Each removable roof panel of the plurality of removable roof panels is separately removable from the base frame to provide an open air configuration at that specific location of the hard top assembly while enabling a user to detach, remove, and transport a smaller portion of the hard top assembly without assistance or specialized equipment.

Abstract: A reinforcing element for a bodywork part made from plastic, forming an insert capable of being at least partially overmolded in the bodywork part, the reinforcing element including a wall delimited by a contour, the wall including an orifice that passes all the way through the thickness of the wall of the reinforcing element, which orifice is a notch emerging at the contour, or a blind orifice at the contour, located, at least in part, in an area of the contour that extends over 40 mm in width from the wall.

Abstract: A storage system for a vehicle door may include: a vehicle door; a map pocket assembly movable with respect to the vehicle door; and a guide mechanism guiding a movement of the map pocket assembly, wherein a storage compartment is defined between the map pocket assembly and the vehicle door.

Abstract: An embodiment cowl drainage structure includes a lower inner member, a lower outer member disposed outside the lower inner member and coupled to the lower inner member so as define a closed space therebetween, and an upper outer member coupled to both the lower outer member and the lower inner member, wherein the upper outer member includes a main hole, and wherein a portion of a space defined between the upper outer member and the lower inner member is configured to communicate fluidly with an outside.

Abstract: A vehicle cushioning member includes first and second bending portions including first and second convex-bending portions, and first and second concave-bending portions. The first and second convex-bending portions and the first and second concave-bending portions are formed perimetrically while switched from each other between the adjacent side walls. When a length from a top surface of the top plate to a flange portion is 100%, a length from the top surface to the first bending portion is 24% or more and 47% or less, a length from the first bending portion to the second bending portion is 34% or more and 49% or less, and a length from the second bending portion to a top-plate-side surface of the flange portion is 13% or more and 33% or less, concerning a height direction along the axis of a substantially polygonal tube.

Abstract: A panel assembly for a vehicle made of different materials with different coefficients of thermal expansion according to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention includes: an external panel 10, an internal panel 20 having the circumference bonded to the circumference of the external panel 10, and made of a material having a coefficient of thermal expansion different from a coefficient of thermal expansion of the external panel 10, and at least one deformation absorption panel 30, 40 connected to at least one of the external panel 10 and the internal panel 20 on the circumferences of the external panel 10 and the internal panel 20, and for absorbing an amount of thermal deformation according to a change in temperatures of the external panel 10 and the internal panel 20 when the external panel 10 and the internal panel 20 are thermally deformed.

Abstract: A vehicle including a vehicle cargo area includes a hinge pin in a wall of the vehicle cargo area, a cargo cover defining first and second slots, a single-piece clip which includes a first fixing feature positioned in the first slot, and a second fixing feature positioned in the second slot. The clip defines a channel receiving the hinge pin.

Abstract: The exotic dance club trailer comprises a towed vehicle that may be operable as an exotic dance club. The towed vehicle may be subdivided into a dance salon, a dressing room, a bar area, one or more restrooms, and an entry hall. The dressing room may be adapted for one or more dancers to change clothing. The dance salon may be adapted for the one or more dancers to perform in front of one or more patrons. The bar area may be adapted for the preparation and serving of beverages. The towed vehicle may be adapted to be moved between venues by a tow vehicle in order to maximize access to the one or more patrons. The one or more restrooms may be located at the front of the towed vehicle in order to make effective use of an aerodynamically shaped area of the towed vehicle.

Abstract: A folding trailer ramp suitable for heavy machinery has powered full extension and soft ground contact. A prime mover such as an air bag and actuator assembly rotates one link of a quadrilateral linkage. When deploying the folding ramp, the quadrilateral linkage fully extends a ramp tip from a main ramp segment before the ramp tip touches down onto the ground. The ramp tip locks into a stable position when fully extended. A push rod that forms a second link of the quadrilateral linkage is in some embodiments adjustable in length, and in further embodiments includes a spring pack that only changes length after the ramp tip is fully extended and locked into a stable position. A pivot arm that forms another link may terminate at an anti-friction roller that presses against and thereby locks the ramp tip. A roller channel may also partially encompass and protect the anti-friction roller.

Abstract: A top of a convertible vehicle having a top linkage which can be displaced between a closed position, in which the top covers a vehicle interior, and a storage position, in which the vehicle interior is uncovered, and which has a linkage arrangement on either side of a vertical longitudinal center plane of the top, each linkage arrangement having a link and a cable guide disposed on the link and serving to guide a tensioning cable. The cable guide may have two shells defining a passage opening and being in contact with the link from opposite sides.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically opening and closing a trunk lid includes an actuator having a first end configured to be coupled to a vehicle body and a second end configured to be coupled to a hinge arm coupled to the trunk lid, a closing trigger link having a first end rotatably coupled to the actuator, an opening trigger link rotatably coupled to the closing trigger link, a spring assembling pin having a first end coupled to the closing trigger link and the opening trigger link, and a spring having a first end coupled to a second end of the spring assembling pin, and a second end configured to be coupled to the vehicle body or a panel configured to be mounted on the vehicle body.