Abstract: A storage compartment latch for a storage compartment of a vehicle comprises a housing, at least one locking bolt which is displaceably mounted in the housing and which can be selectively transferred into a position retracted in the housing or a position extended from the housing, an electric drive arranged in the housing with an electric motor and a worm gear driven by the electric motor, and a lever element which is pivotally mounted in the housing and which is directly operatively connected to the worm gear in such a way that a rotational movement of the electric motor is converted directly into a pivoting movement of the lever element via the worm gear, wherein the lever element is further operatively connected to the at least one locking bolt in such a way that a pivoting movement of the lever element is converted into a displacement movement of the at least one locking bolt.

Abstract: A folding table arrangement, including: a base carrier; a support arm assembly coupled to the base carrier and having a support arm which is pivotally mounted about a first pivot axis and pivotable between a retracted position and an extended position; and a table top assembly coupled to the support arm and pivotally arranged relative to the support arm about a second pivot axis different from the first pivot axis, wherein the table top assembly is pivotable between a folded position and an unfolded position, the table top assembly including a holding arm hinged to the support arm and a table top rotatably mounted on the holding arm about a rotational axis different from the first pivot axis and the second pivot axis, and wherein the table top assembly is assigned a drive device which has a motor device for driving and controlling the pivoting movement of the table top assembly about the second pivot axis relative to the support arm, wherein the drive device comprises a spindle drive device and the spindle dr

Abstract: A folding table arrangement, including: a base carrier; a support arm assembly coupled to the base carrier and having a support arm which is pivotally mounted about a first pivot axis and is pivotable between a retracted and an extended position, wherein the support arm assembly is assigned a first drive device which has a first motor device and a gear transmission device drivingly connected to the first motor device for driving and controlling the pivotal movement of the support arm about the first pivot axis relative to the base carrier, wherein the gear transmission device includes a pinion driven by the first motor device and a gear element which is fixedly connected to the support arm and meshes with the pinion; and a table top assembly coupled to the support arm and pivotally arranged relative to the support arm about a second pivot axis different from the first pivot axis, wherein the table top assembly is pivotable between a folded position and an unfolded position, the table top assembly including a

Abstract: A trim element, including: a flexible layer; a carrier, the flexible layer being secured to the carrier, the flexible layer comprising an outer show surface layer, a translucent layer and a light source, the light source being secured to a side of the translucent layer that is opposite to a side of the translucent layer secured to the outer show surface layer, the outer show surface layer being translucent; and a masking layer located between the outer show surface layer and the translucent layer, the masking layer having gaps where no masking layer is located between the outer show surface layer and the translucent layer.

Abstract: An electrically operated folding table arrangement for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, includes a base carrier, a support arm assembly coupled to the base carrier and including a support arm which is pivotally mounted about a first pivot axis, and a table top assembly which is coupled to the support arm and is pivotable relative to the support arm about a second pivot axis. The table top assembly includes a holding arm hinged to the support arm and a table top rotatably mounted on the holding arm about a rotational axis. Each pivot axis is assigned a drive device with a motor device for driving and controlling the respective pivotal movement about the respective pivot axis. A further motor-assisted drive device can be provided for driving and controlling the rotational movement of the table top about the rotational axis.

Abstract: A compartment actuator (20) includes a motor (22) and a drive gear (32) driven by the motor (22) about an axis of rotation between a first position and a second position. The drive gear (32) has a groove (36) formed therein and the groove (36) is eccentric about the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A trim element, including: a flexible layer; a carrier, the flexible layer being secured to the carrier, the flexible layer comprising an outer show surface layer, a translucent layer and a light source, the light source being secured to a side of the translucent layer that is opposite to a side of the translucent layer secured to the outer show surface layer, the outer show surface layer being translucent; and a masking layer located between the outer show surface layer and the translucent layer, the masking layer having gaps where no masking layer is located between the outer show surface layer and the translucent layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for deploying a table from a housing is disclosed. The apparatus including: an arm pivotally securing the table to the apparatus wherein the apparatus via the arm moves the table from a first position in a first linear direction; a deviating point that contacts the arm and pivots the table about a first axis when the arm contacts the deviating point; and an arm member slidably secured to the table at one end and pivotally secured to the arm at another end, wherein the arm member is pivotally secured to the arm and wherein pivotal movement of the table and the arm member with respect to the arm is prevented when the table extends over a pivot axis between the arm and the arm member.

Abstract: An apparatus for deploying a table from a housing is disclosed. The apparatus including: an arm pivotally securing the table to the apparatus wherein the apparatus via the arm moves the table from a first position in a first linear direction; a deviating point that contacts the arm and pivots the table about a first axis when the arm contacts the deviating point; and an arm member slidably secured to the table at one end and pivotally secured to the arm at another end, wherein the arm member is pivotally secured to the arm and wherein pivotal movement of the table and the arm member with respect to the arm is prevented when the table extends over a pivot axis between the arm and the arm member.

Abstract: A compartment assembly includes a housing, a door movable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position, an arm extending from the door having a first engagement surface and a second engagement surface, and an actuation system. The actuation system includes a prime mover and a pin connected to the housing and operably coupled to the door. The pin is movable by the prime mover. A biasing mechanism is coupled to the pin to bias the pin into engagement with the arm. When the door is in the closed position, engagement between the first engagement surface and the pin restricts movement of the door. Engagement between the second engagement surface and the pin opposes the biasing force of the biasing mechanism to allow movement of the door.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for deploying a table (12) from a housing (24) is disclosed. The apparatus (10) including: an arm (40) pivotally securing the table (12) to the apparatus (10) wherein the apparatus via the arm (40) moves the table (12) from a first position in a first linear direction; a deviating point (44) that contacts the arm (40) and pivots the table about a first axis when the arm (40) contacts the deviating point (44); and an arm member (46) slidably secured to the table (12) at one end and pivotally secured to the arm (40) at another end, wherein the arm member (46) is pivotally secured to the arm (40) and wherein pivotal movement of the table (12) and the arm member (46) with respect to the arm (40) is prevented when the table (12) extends over a pivot axis between the arm (40) and the arm member (46).

Abstract: A compartment assembly includes a housing, a door movable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position, an arm extending from the door having a first engagement surface and a second engagement surface, and an actuation system. The actuation system includes a prime mover and a pin connected to the housing and operably coupled to the door. The pin is movable by the prime mover. A biasing mechanism is coupled to the pin to bias the pin into engagement with the arm. When the door is in the closed position, engagement between the first engagement surface and the pin restricts movement of the door. Engagement between the second engagement surface and the pin opposes the biasing force of the biasing mechanism to allow movement of the door.

Abstract: A compartment actuator (20) includes a motor (22) and a drive gear (32) driven by the motor (22) about an axis of rotation between a first position and a second position. The drive gear (32) has a groove (36) formed therein and the groove (36) is eccentric about the axis of rotation.