Abstract: A front frame assembly for a motor vehicle includes a suspension attachment structure fixable to a body cell, one or more attachment elements fixed relative to the suspension attachment structure to allow a suspension of the motor vehicle to be coupled to the suspension attachment structure, and an absorption element to absorb a front crash of the motor vehicle, the absorption element being fixed relative to the suspension attachment structure and extending in a projecting manner relative to the suspension attachment structure along a first straight axis until ending with one end opposite the suspension attachment structure, wherein the assembly comprises a channel extending with continuity through the absorption element and the suspension attachment structure between an inlet opening obtained at the end along the first axis and an outlet opening obtained in the suspension attachment structure along a second axis transversal to the first axis.

Abstract: A deployable restraint system includes an inflatable structure and a tether. The inflatable structure comprises a main chamber and a pair of auxiliary chambers coupled to the main chamber and sealed with respect to the main chamber. The tether is coupled to the inflatable structure via an anchor and configured to guide the anchor.

Abstract: An occupant protection device for a vehicle includes a first bag, a second bag, and a deployment controller. The first bag deploys in front of an occupant of the vehicle. The second bag deploys adjacent to the first bag. The deployment controller selects a first deployment mode in which the first bag deploys or the second bag does not deploy and a second deployment mode in which the first bag and the second bag deploy according to a collision mode. The first bag includes a first air chamber and a second air chamber protruding from the first air chamber toward the second bag. The occupant protection device further includes a deployment restriction member that restricts an amount of protrusion of the second air chamber from the first air chamber. The deployment restriction member is disabled in the first deployment mode and enabled in the second deployment mode.

Abstract: A trailer includes: one or more adjustable suspension actuators; an actuator control module configured to actuate the one or more adjustable suspension actuators; and an adjustment module configured to selectively adjust the one or more adjustable suspension actuators while the trailer is moving based on one or more operating parameters of the trailer.

Abstract: A siderail member for a subframe assembly of a vehicle, including: an elongate body, wherein the elongate body includes a hollow extruded structure including an inboard wall, an outboard wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and one or more internal walls. Optionally, the bottom wall has a thickness that is greater than a thickness of the top wall. Optionally, the outboard wall has a thickness that is greater than a thickness of the inboard wall. Optionally, the one or more internal walls include a top internal wall and a bottom internal wall forming a plurality of horizontally-disposed cells within an interior of the elongate body. The bottom internal wall has a thickness that is greater than a thickness of the top internal wall. The hollow extruded structure is manufactured from an aluminum material. Optionally, the top wall of the hollow extruded structure defines a flexure recess.

Abstract: An airbag apparatus for a vehicle includes a roof airbag device including a roof cushion mounted on a roof of a vehicle body and protruding toward a lower side of a vehicle compartment in a deployed state, a curtain airbag device including a curtain cushion mounted on the vehicle body around a side window to cover the side window in the deployed state, and a coupling unit configured to couple the roof cushion to be supported on the curtain cushion.

Abstract: An inflatable airbag for a motor vehicle, the airbag comprises a pair of superimposed layers of fabric which are interconnected by a peripheral seam extending around and defining the bounds of a single inflatable chamber between said layers. The inflatable chamber has an inlet region comprising a fluid inlet connected to an inflator. First and second peripherally spaced-apart regions of the peripheral seam are secured to one another such that the inlet region is superimposed with at least one other region of the inflatable chamber to thereby induce an inflated shape to the chamber upon inflation of the airbag by a flow of gas from said inflator, the inflated shape being characterised by least one said other region of the inflatable chamber lying adjacent said inflator upon inflation of the airbag.

Abstract: A steering system includes a first wheel and a second wheel laterally spaced apart from the first wheel, and a third wheel and a fourth wheel laterally spaced apart from the third wheel. The first wheel is rotatably coupled to a first knuckle and the second wheel is rotatably coupled to a second knuckle. The third wheel and the fourth wheel are both pivotally fixed in a forward-aligned orientation. The steering system includes a first tie rod having a first end pivotally coupled to the first knuckle and a second end pivotally coupled to a mechanical linkage, a second tie rod having a first end pivotally coupled to the second knuckle and a second end pivotally coupled to the mechanical linkage, and an electrical actuator coupled to the mechanical linkage. The mechanical linkage is arranged in front of the electrical actuator relative to a travel direction.

Abstract: A dual rate torsion bar suspension system is connected to a control arm and includes a first rate torsion bar and a second rate torsion bar connected to one another in order to provide the suspension system with a dual rate torque resistance. A cam mechanism is employed for isolating the second rate torsion bar from the first rate torsion bar.

Abstract: A scooter apparatus including a steering assembly having a pivotable steering member having a pivotal axis; a handle-bar securely attached to the steering member; a pair of front wheels; a steering mechanism configured to steer the front wheels; a wheel s-pivoting-mechanism configured to pivot the pair of front wheels; and a steering-tilt assembly configured to tilts the steering member towards the inside periphery of the turning curve, when pivoting the steering member. The rate of the tilt of the steering member, towards the inside periphery of the turning curve, is proportionally related to the pivoting rate of the steering member, and configured to vary depending on speed. The scooter further includes a deck assembly having a standing board and a rear wheel assembly. An interface assembly interconnecting the deck assembly with the steering assembly. The scooter is foldable and may include a detachable bag.

Abstract: A pedestrian protection device includes a left airbag and a right airbag are of configurations that expand on a left and a right respectively of a wiper pivot disposed centrally in a vehicle width direction. Cowl cover portions of the left airbag and the right airbag that cover an upper face side of a cowl are of a configuration such that end side regions on sides in proximity to each other are caused to come into contact in a position above the wiper pivot. The end side region of one of the cowl cover portions covers the wiper pivot from above in such a way as to be able to restrict contact between a pedestrian and the wiper pivot.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an airbag apparatus for a vehicle seat, comprising at least one airbag module, wherein the at least one airbag module comprises at least one airbag and is designed for attachment to a backrest and/or to a seat cushion of a vehicle seat, and a catch strap mechanism for the airbag module, wherein the catch strap mechanism comprises at least one catch strap arrangement attached to the airbag, the catch strap mechanism being designed for attachment to the vehicle seat.

Abstract: A deployable restraint system including a panel, a tether coupled to the panel, and an actuator that moves the tether to deploy the panel. The panel and the tether are placed in tension between one of two sides of a compartment and a top of the compartment when the tether is moved by the actuator.

Abstract: A differential case (23) is therein provided with a plurality of rotating discs (38) that are spline coupled to an outer peripheral side of a right side gear (35), and a plurality of non-rotating discs (39) that are arranged between the respective rotating discs (38). A pressure ring (43) is disposed between a right retainer (41) and the rotating disc (38). The right retainer (41) is provided with a piston (46) that applies a load to the pressure ring (43) to bring the rotating discs (38) and the non-rotating discs (39) into frictional contact. A lever member (53) is disposed between the differential case (23), the right side gear (35) and the pressure ring (43). The lever member (53) transmits a reaction force due to the engagement between the pinion gear (33) and the right side gear (35) to the pressure ring (43) to control a load to be applied to the pressure ring (43) from the piston (46).

Abstract: A rear-seat airbag is configured to expand and deploy from a lower portion of a center console of a vehicle toward a center portion of a row of rear seats. The rear-seat airbag includes a first airbag and a second airbag. The first airbag is configured to restrain an upper body of a passenger sitting in the center portion of the row of rear seats. The second airbag is configured to restrain a lower body of the passenger sitting in the center portion of the row of rear seats. The first airbag is coupled to the second airbag such that, when the rear-seat airbag expands and deploys, the first airbag covers a half or more of the second airbag.

Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle includes an airbag inflator. The assembly includes a curtain airbag including a main lobe and an inflatable flap. The main lobe and the inflatable flap are each inflatable by the airbag inflator to an inflated position. The main lobe includes an inboard panel and an outboard panel. The inflatable flap is at the inboard panel in the inflated position. The inflatable flap, in the inflated position, is at the inboard panel and abutting the airbag inflator.

Abstract: An axle cartridge member receives a pair of torsion stub axles at opposite lateral sides thereof. The torsion stub axles include elongated axle housings, which are sandwiched between two parallel plates to align the torsion stub axles with respect to one another. The cartridge member includes a central arch extending between the two torsion stub axles, which can provide additional ground clearance when the axle cartridge member is mounted to a trailer.

Abstract: A fastener includes a head, a tail, and a body disposed between the head and the tail. The body includes a first portion that includes a lattice structure and a second portion that includes a solid structure. The second portion has an axial length that is greater than an axial length of the first portion. The lattice structure is configured to fracture under a predetermined loading condition.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle roof, a front pillar extending downwardly from the vehicle roof, and a hinge pillar extending downwardly from the front pillar. The vehicle includes a track having a first portion having a first axis elongated along the front pillar and a second portion having a second axis elongated along the hinge pillar. The second axis is transverse to the first axis. The vehicle includes an airbag supported by the vehicle roof and slidably engaged with the track. The airbag is inflatable to an inflated position. The airbag is engaged to the first portion of the track and the second portion of the track in the inflated position.

Abstract: A knee airbag includes overlying panels interconnected along a perimeter connection to define an inflatable volume of the knee airbag. The knee airbag includes a filling portion and a cushion portion. The filling portion is configured to receive inflation fluid from an inflator and to direct the inflation fluid from the inflator to the cushion portion. The cushion portion has a width that is greater than a width of the filling portion and extends laterally beyond the width of the filling portion on opposite sides of the filling portion. The knee airbag also includes at least one tether having a first end connected to the cushion portion and an opposite second having a connection configured to anchor the at least one tether. The at least one tether is configured to limit movement of the cushion portion and to help position the cushion portion relative to a vehicle surface for which the knee airbag is configured to help prevent impacts from a vehicle occupant.