Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a child seat for rearward-facing use in a vehicle. It comprises a back portion and a squab portion. The back portion comprises a force-receiving assembly, located at the shoulder region, which is of a more rigid material than a main portion of the back portion, the main portion being of a light-weight material. The force-receiving assembly comprises a first portion arranged at the first side of the back portion providing an anchor point for a shoulder portion of a child safety belt arrangement. The force-receiving assembly further comprises a second portion arranged at the second side of the back portion providing an anchor point for a child seat fixation means. The disclosure further relates to a child seat arrangement, a kit of parts and a vehicle comprising the child seat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a child seat for rearward facing use in a vehicle. The child seat includes an inflatable seating cushion chamber; an inflatable back part chamber; and inflatable side part chambers. The chambers are interconnected such that they form a continuous inflatable volume that require only a single port for inflation and deflation. The chambers are constructed out of a non-permeable fabric that maintains a constant separation between at least two non-permeable fabric surfaces when inflated.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a child seat for rearward-facing use in a vehicle. It comprises a back portion and a squab portion. The back portion comprises a force-receiving assembly, located at the shoulder region, which is of a more rigid material than a main portion of the back portion, the main portion being of a light-weight material. The force-receiving assembly comprises a first portion arranged at the first side of the back portion providing an anchor point for a shoulder portion of a child safety belt arrangement. The force-receiving assembly further comprises a second portion arranged at the second side of the back portion providing an anchor point for a child seat fixation means. The disclosure further relates to a child seat arrangement, a kit of parts and a vehicle comprising the child seat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a child seat for rearward facing use in a vehicle. The child seat includes an inflatable seating cushion chamber; an inflatable back part chamber; and inflatable side part chambers. The chambers are interconnected such that they form a continuous inflatable volume that require only a single port for inflation and deflation. The chambers are constructed out of a non-permeable fabric that maintains a constant separation between at least two non-permeable fabric surfaces when inflated.

Abstract: A vehicle seat arrangement includes a child seat which is mounted in a rearward facing configuration to a backrest of an adult seat such that the backrest of another adult seat at least partially supports the backrest of the child seat.

Abstract: A vehicle seat arrangement includes a child seat which is mounted in a rearward facing configuration to a backrest of an adult seat such that the backrest of another adult seat at least partially supports the backrest of the child seat.

Abstract: A passenger vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle body with a first pillar extending upward from a lateral side of the body. A side member extends along the body and a second pillar extends upward and rearward from the side member. The second pillar has a lower end affixed to the side member between a front seating row and a rear seating row of the vehicle. An upper end of the second pillar is displaced adjacent to the rear seating row of the vehicle, and is spaced apart from the front seating row of the vehicle. The orientation of the second pillar maximizes impact strength, rear occupant ingress and egress between the pillars and a lateral range of vision for the driver.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle occupant restraint system comprising a belt extending from two effective belt guides (4) located on each side of a seat (2) and which when fastened around an occupant (1) has a belt configuration defined by at least two effective side positions (P) where the belt emerges on each side of the seat, wherein said effective belt guides (4) are arranged to be movable upon acceleration of the occupant (1) in relation to the seat (2) in a crash situation so as to accomplish a forward displacement of the effective side positions (P) in relation to the seat (2) for altering the belt configuration from a crash restraint configuration to a ride down configuration.

Abstract: A collision protection system for protecting a pedestrian that uses a sensor that provides a width output signal that varies in relation to the width of an object contacting the vehicle. The sensor includes a resistive conductor that is shorted out by a conductive conductor of a portion of the length of the resistive conductor. A second sensor may be provided that provides an output only upon exceeding an impact threshold. Several sensors may be used to provide an indication of the location and width of the object contacted.

Abstract: A collision protection system for protecting a pedestrian that uses a sensor that provides a width output signal that varies in relation to the width of an object contacting the vehicle. The sensor includes a resistive conductor that is shorted out by a conductive conductor of a portion of the length of the resistive conductor. A second sensor may be provided that provides an output only upon exceeding an impact threshold. Several sensors may be used to provide an indication of the location and width of the object contacted.

Abstract: A driver's compartment for a vehicle includes an A-pillar structure (28) having an exterior surface (30) and an interior surface (32). The A-pillar (28) has a plurality of openings (34) formed in the A-pillar (28) that extend from the interior surface (32) to the exterior surface (30). Each of the plurality of openings (34) is oriented towards a driver's eyes, such that a driver can see through one or more of the plurality of openings (34) when positioned in a vehicle seat (14).

Abstract: An optical sensor device that allows a driver to verify his or her respective eye position in a driver's compartment of a vehicle. The optical device includes a plurality of channels. The device has a first channel with an illuminated base that is positioned such that the base can be seen only when the driver is in an optimum eye position. The device has a second channel which is located above the first channel. The second channel has a base which can be seen when the driver is located above the optimum eye position. The device also includes a third channel which is located below the first channel. The third channel has a base which can be seen when the driver is located below the optimum eye position.

Abstract: A steering wheel system (10) for a steer-by-wire vehicle includes a lower subframe (52), an upper subframe (54), and a steering wheel (20). The lower subframe (52) is attached to the vehicle body (36) and moveable with respect to the vehicle body (36) by a translational sliding mechanism (38). The upper subframe (54) is attached to said lower subframe (52) through a translational sliding mechanism (34) to allow movement of the upper subframe (54) with respect to the lower subframe (52) upon application of a predetermined amount of force.

Abstract: A control pedal unit for a vehicle having a support structure, a pedal connected to the support structure and a detection mechanism responsive to movement of the pedal for generating a signal corresponding to the position or change of position of the pedal. The pedal is formed as a resilient body that is supported by the support structure and the detection mechanism is adapted to generate a signal corresponding to a degree of flexure or change of degree of flexure of the pedal for controlling an operation of the vehicle.

Abstract: A driver's compartment for a vehicle includes an A-pillar structure (28) having an exterior surface (30) and an interior surface (32). The A-pillar (28) has a plurality of openings (34) formed in the A-pillar (28) that extend from the interior surface (32) to the exterior surface (30). Each of the plurality of openings (34) is oriented towards a driver's eyes, such that a driver can see through one or more of the plurality of openings (34) when positioned in a vehicle seat (14).

Abstract: Method and arrangement for managing a product strategy over a period of time spanning one or more generations. The method considers people's lifestyle, life stage, generational belonging, and product characteristics in order to predict necessary changes of product requirements for one or more target groups. The arrangement includes a data processing system having a computer processing means for processing data and a storage means for storing data on a storage medium. Input data includes demographic data, as well as current and predicted product requirement data for selected lifestyles and life stages. By processing and correlating the data, a product specification is obtained that determines a product strategy for the product or products in question. The invention also relates to a method for managing a product strategy using said processing system.

Abstract: An adjustable pedalbox and floor mechanism includes a pedalbox having at least one pedal associated therewith. The pedalbox is in communication with a vehicle seat via an adjustable floor mechanism that extends therebetween. The pedal and seat positions are independently adjustable in the vertical and/or horizontal directions. The floor mechanism is continuous between the pedalbox and the vehicle seat and remains generally horizontal with respect to the ground.

Abstract: An automatically adjustable seat system (10) includes a sensor (48) for detecting the position of a physical feature of the driver, such as the eyes. The sensor (48) is in communication with a controller (46), which transfers the detected physical feature of the driver thereto. A seat positioning (50) mechanism is in communication with the controller (48) to automatically locate the seat (14) in a position which provides the driver with an optimum field of view. The controller (48) is also in communication with a pedal box (28) and a steering column (26) to automatically position the pedals (26), based on the information from the sensor (48), in an optimum position for use by the driver.

Abstract: A driver's compartment for a vehicle includes an A-pillar structure (28) having an exterior surface (30) and an interior surface (32). The A-pillar (28) has a plurality of openings (34) formed in the A-pillar (28) that extend from the interior surface (32) to the exterior surface (30). Each of the plurality of openings (34) is oriented towards a driver's eyes, such that a driver can see through one or more of the plurality of openings (34) when positioned in a vehicle seat (14).

Abstract: A driver's compartment for a vehicle includes an A-pillar structure (28) having an exterior surface (30) and an interior surface (32). The A-pillar (28) has a plurality of openings (34) formed in the A-pillar (28) that extend from the interior surface (32) to the exterior surface (30). Each of the plurality of openings (34) is oriented towards a driver's eyes, such that a driver can see through one or more of the plurality of openings (34) when positioned in a vehicle seat (14).