Abstract: A sliding armrest for use in an automotive vehicle. The sliding armrest including a lower cover, and a lower rail case arranged on a top surface of the lower cover. The armrest includes a guide arranged on the surface of the lower rail case and an upper case cover having a plurality of bosses extending from the surface thereof with the bosses contacting the guide. The sliding armrest also includes a force member arranged between the upper case cover and the guide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a sun visor for a motor vehicle. The method includes the steps of positioning a nail substantially parallel a longitudinal edge of a clamshell visor half and driving the nail though a clip rod positioned in a clip rod recess. The nail is preferably driven by sliding a visor pivot rod or attached slider against one end thereof, driving the nail through the clip rod and securing the same in the recess.

Abstract: Sun visor for a motor vehicle has a nail substantially parallel a longitudinal edge of a clamshell visor half and driving the nail through a clip rod positioned in a clip rod recess. The nail is driven by sliding a visor pivot rod or attached slider against one end thereof, driving the nail through the clip rod and securing the same in the recess.

Abstract: A stanchion cover having an upholstered cover for providing a flat cargo surface in a sport utility vehicle or minivan in the area of removable or stowable seats. The cover also includes improvements in providing cargo storage compartments for common and safety accessories as well as providing ways to utilize the seat stanchions to provide cargo anchor for specific applications.

Abstract: A sun visor for a motor vehicle is provided, and includes first and second visor body shells. The shells define a retaining channel for a slider on a visor pivot rod, and may be engaged and closed about the slider, capturing the pivot rod and slider in a single assembly step. In another aspect, a sun visor is provided having a combination slider and detent slidably supported in channels molded into first and second visor shells. A support arm is provided and is laterally offset from the combination slider and detent and is slidably relative thereto.

Abstract: A parts transporting system including a rigid rack frame, a plurality of uprights coupled to the rigid rack frame, a plurality of shelf supports coupled to the uprights, and a plurality of shelf assemblies operably coupled to the uprights and the shelf supports. Each shelf assembly is constructed of a shelf frame and an offset pivot hinge operably coupled to the shelf frame and the shelf support, allowing the shelf frame to swing open at an angle with respect to the rigid rack frame. A lid and strut assembly is operably coupled to each of the shelf frames and includes a lid, a seal covering the entire perimeter of the lid and providing a dirt and moisture resistant seal, and a strut coupled to the lid. Each shelf frame is coupled to a sling assembly which forms compartments used to hold parts. Each shelf frame is positioned directly above each lid except the top lid.

Abstract: A coated pivot pin/detent assembly for use in the manufacture of a molded article. The assembly is coated with a material that adheres to the pivot pin/detent assembly and protects the assembly during the molding process. The coating material also provides lubrication for facilitating movement between the pivot pin and detent.

Abstract: A security shade for a rear cargo area of a motor vehicle. The security shade comprises a roller tube onto which a flexible shade panel is wound. A cover covers the shade panel and includes portions defining a slot through which the shade panel is extendable and retractable. A storage compartment is adjacent to and integral with the cover. The storage compartment includes an internal chamber that is defined by side walls, end walls, a bottom wall and a top which is moveable between a closed position and an open position permitting access into the chamber.

Abstract: A trim panel adapted for mounting in an interior compartment of a motor vehicle behind a seat thereof, the seat having a seat back movable between a generally upright in-use position and a generally horizontal non-use position. The panel includes a generally planar body having opposing sides and opposing ends which is mounted to the interior compartment of the vehicle. This mounting permits movement of the panel between a generally upright position and a generally horizontal position where the panel contacts a rear surface of the seat back. At least one storage compartment is integrally formed with the body and positioned to be located between the body and the seat back.

Abstract: A cup holder assembly formed as part of a vehicle arm rest. The cup holder includes a slidable drawer mounted to a frame for movement between an extended position and a retracted position. A retaining arm is supported by the drawer and biased to pivot about a vertical axis between a use position and a stored position. The retaining arm has a retaining ring on one end which defines a container receiving aperture. The ring also includes a downwardly extending offset which is adapted to receive the handle of a container. The drawer additionally has an indentation defined in a lateral side edge and the indentation is located so as to correspond with and receive the offset when the retaining arm is in its stored position.

Abstract: A security shade for the cargo area of a motor vehicle. The security shade includes a flexible shade panel mounted to a roller tube having at least one support subassembly mounted to its ends. The subassembly further includes a housing and a coupling portion which couples the housing to the roller tube, a rotational biasing spring which rotationally biases the coupling portion relative to said housing and a mechanism for mounting the security shade within the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle interior compartment security shade assembly. The device of this invention enables a security shade to be deployed to various extended positions in use. This capability allows the shade to cover portions of the motor vehicle interior cargo compartment while leaving other portions uncovered to accommodate large carried items. The plural park positions for the shade also eliminate the requirement of full retraction and extension each time the shade position is changed. The various embodiments describe alternate approaches toward providing the features of the invention. Including devices incorporating laterally extending tracks having diverging sections which provide stop position for the shade and other embodiments and another embodiment including an actuated ledge mechanism for the shade pull tube.

Abstract: A roller shade assembly for motor vehicle applications. For covering an interior compartment area of a motor vehicle. The assembly of this invention is mounted in such a manner that the flexible shade panel is extended in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, or in the "cross-body" direction. This orientation eliminates the requirement that the roller tube assembly be removable from the vehicle to avoid obstructing the cargo compartment when large items are placed in it or when the cargo compartment is enlarged by folding forward a rear seat back. The configuration further enables the shade to be extended and retracted either from the rear vehicle cargo door or from within the vehicle.

Abstract: An exemplary accessory assembly for a vehicle interior is adapted in its preferred embodiments for receiving and holding generally cylindrical items, such as liquid beverage containers, having different diameters or shapes. Such an accessory assembly includes a generally hollow, cylindrical base portion and a generally hollow, cylindrical receptacle slidably disposed therein for axial movement at least between extended and retracted positions.