Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly comprises a seat base, a seat back, an articulation mechanism coupled to the seat base and seat back to allow the seat back to move between an upright seating position and a folded position, a back panel provided on the seat back, an accessory attachment system located on the back panel and having one or more alignment connector structures and one or more latches, and an accessory configured to connect onto the back panel and engage the one or more alignment connectors and the one or more latches.

Abstract: A deployable folding tray system for a vehicle including a first tray, a second tray pivotally coupled to the first tray, a third tray pivotally coupled to the second tray, and a connector assembly connecting the third tray to a support in a storage compartment which defines a storage space of the vehicle. The second tray pivots relative to the first tray to be deployed from the storage compartment, wherein the first tray pivots relative to the second tray to extend further into a deployed position, and wherein the first, second or third trays are stowed within the storage compartment in a stowed position.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an autonomous vehicle configurable for transportation of either passengers, cargo, or both. The various aspects of this disclosure, which include moveable seat assemblies, a door arrangement, and storage bins, among other things, provide the vehicle with increased functionality and versatility, leading to more efficient vehicle use.

Abstract: A vehicle electrical distribution system includes an electrical box having at least one power outlet. The electrical box is configured to be moved between a stowed position where the electrical box is housed within a compartment of a vehicle, and an deployed position where the electrical box is outside the compartment.

Abstract: A physical toggle button located in a cabin of a vehicle receives input indicating a change in state of the physical toggle button from a first mode in which a plurality of functions of smart home devices are set to a first state to a second mode in which the plurality of functions of the smart home devices are set to a second state. Using a telematics control module of the vehicle, a state change request is sent indicating the change in state to a cloud service maintaining a function mapping including information for setting the plurality of functions between the first state and the second state.

Abstract: A dock for receiving modular programmable widgets includes a body defining a securing channel for receiving the modular programmable widgets, the securing channel being sized to conform with a profile of an attachment body of the rear of the modular programmable widgets; a plurality of dock connectors configured to receive contact pads of the modular programmable widgets; and locators defined by the securing channel into the securing channel to aid in placement of the modular programmable widgets in positions where the contact pads of the modular programmable widgets are aligned with one of the dock connectors.

Abstract: A device assembly of a vehicle that includes a display housing where a display is attached to the front of the housing and a receiver is attached to the rear of the housing. The receiver couples to a receiver mount on the vehicle. An interlock connection exists between the display housing and the receiver mount. When the interlock connection is locked, triggered by the car being in a dynamic state, the display housing cannot be slidably decoupled from the receiver mount. When the interlock connection is unlocked, triggered by the vehicle being in a static state, the display housing can be slidably decoupled from the receiver mount.

Abstract: Various vehicle systems are proposed for facilitating access to and utilization of motor vehicle cargo spaces. The vehicle systems may include deployable stairgate systems, deployable step systems, cargo bed swing door systems, etc. The vehicle systems allow the cargo spaces to be accessed from a variety of positions relative to the cargo space.

Abstract: A vehicle accessory module receiving system includes a first adaptor securable adjacent a first side wall of a cargo bed; and a second adaptor securable adjacent a second side wall of the cargo bed, the first and second adaptors establishing opposing sides of an opening configured to receive a vehicle accessory module, the first and second adaptors configured to concurrently engage the vehicle accessory module when the vehicle accessory module is received within the opening.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly comprising a seat back, a seat base that is pivotable between a raised position and a lowered seating position, a storage compartment located under the seat when the seat is in the lowered seating position, and a first drawer slidably disposed within the storage compartment and accessible via a first lateral side of the vehicle seating assembly, where the first drawer includes a first step surface on a top side thereof configured to support a user when the first drawer is in an open position.

Abstract: An example vehicle frame subassembly for a vehicle is disclosed herein. The example vehicle frame subassembly includes a first frame portion defining a wheel axle, and a second frame portion extending from the first frame portion at an angle from the wheel axle, the wheel axle at a first height, an end of the second frame portion at a second height different from the first height, the vehicle frame subassembly to configure a vehicle for a selected ride height when the vehicle frame subassembly is implemented in the vehicle, the second height corresponding to the selected ride height.

Abstract: A vehicle console having a housing comprising a storage compartment having an access opening on a top side, a lid coupled to the housing for covering the access opening of the storage compartment, and a device holder configured to hold an electronic display device and pivotally coupled to the housing to pivot between a stowed position in the storage compartment and a deployed position extending outward above the housing.

Abstract: An automotive battery charger includes a controller that extends a pair of tire blocks relative to a housing and along ground to a location that is based on configuration information from a vehicle such that rotation of a fixed-length arm relative to the ground elevates a charge pad attached to an end thereof to a predetermined position such that the charge pad is aligned adjacent to a charge coil of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle including a body defining a cabin interior, the body including a tailgate movable between an open position exposing the cabin interior and a closed position closing the cabin interior, a hitch, a deployable seat assembly configured to move between a first position within the cabin interior and a second position extending outside of the cabin interior when the liftgate door is in the open position, and a hitch support mechanism coupled to the seat assembly and configured to connect to the assembly to support the seat assembly in the second position.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a motor vehicle including a load-assist roller. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a motor vehicle, including a panel and a roller moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. When the roller is in the deployed position, the roller projects rearward of a rear edge of the panel.

Abstract: A vehicle system is provided for a modular human-machine interface (HMI). The system includes a configurable display of a vehicle; and an HMI display system of the vehicle, in communication with the configurable display. The HMI display system is configured to, responsive to detection of presence of a modular programmable widget having one or more physical controls, present a user interface to the configurable display for the configuration of the one or more physical controls of the modular programmable widget, receive, via the user interface, input assigning functions to the one or more physical controls, save the function assignment to display settings of the HMI display system, and in a runtime mode, perform an assigned function responsive to user input to the one or more physical controls.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a front trunk including a number of features, which can be used for work purposes, entertainment purposes, or both. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a motor vehicle, including: a front trunk establishing a cargo space; a first panel moveable between a closed position in which the first panel covers the front trunk and an open position in which the first panel uncovers the front trunk, wherein the first panel includes a first surface facing the cargo space when the first panel is in the closed position; and an electronic visual display mounted to the first surface, wherein the first panel and the electronic visual display are configured such the electronic visual display is substantially perpendicular a ground surface beneath the motor vehicle when the first panel is in the open position.

Abstract: A vehicle cargo bed system includes a floor assembly that transitions back-and-forth between a standard floor position and an extended floor position. The floor assembly includes floor sections each having a cargo support surface. The floor sections are folded when the floor assembly is in the standard floor position. The floor sections are unfolded when the floor assembly is in the extended floor position. The assembly further includes first and second side wall assemblies of the cargo bed that transition back-and-forth between a standard wall position and an extended wall position. The first and second side wall assemblies each include an extendable portion and a fixed portion. The extendable portions extend and retract relative to the respective fixed portions when the first and second side wall assemblies transition back-and-forth between the standard wall position and the extended wall position.

Abstract: A vehicle system is provided for a modular human-machine interface (HMI). The system includes a configurable display of a vehicle; and an HMI display system of the vehicle, in communication with the configurable display. The HMI display system is configured to, responsive to detection of presence of a modular programmable widget having one or more physical controls, present a user interface to the configurable display for the configuration of the one or more physical controls of the modular programmable widget, receive, via the user interface, input assigning functions to the one or more physical controls, save the function assignment to display settings of the HMI display system, and in a runtime mode, perform an assigned function responsive to user input to the one or more physical controls.

Abstract: A vehicle system is provided for a modular human-machine interface (HMI). The system includes a configurable display of a vehicle; and an HMI display system of the vehicle, in communication with the configurable display. The HMI display system is configured to, responsive to detection of presence of a modular programmable widget having one or more physical controls, present a user interface to the configurable display for the configuration of the one or more physical controls of the modular programmable widget, receive, via the user interface, input assigning functions to the one or more physical controls, save the function assignment to display settings of the HMI display system, and in a runtime mode, perform an assigned function responsive to user input to the one or more physical controls.