Abstract: A cargo sling and shelf for a vehicle includes a first rail positioned in an interior of a rear cargo space of the motor vehicle, the first rail having a plurality of slots; a second rail positioned on an opposite side of the interior of the rear cargo space, the second rail having a plurality of slots, the second rail being substantial parallel to the first rail; a first crossbar having a first end that engages with one of the plurality of slots of the first rail and a second end that engages with one of the plurality of slots of the second rail; a second crossbar having a first end that engages with one of the plurality of slots of the first rail and a second end that engages with one of the plurality of slots of the second rail; and a mesh having a first side that is attached to the first crossbar and a second side that is attached to the second crossbar. The mesh forms a shelf between the first crossbar and the second crossbar.

Abstract: A camera system includes a camera having a lens, and a wiper assembly attached to the camera and configured for removing a contaminant from the system. The assembly includes a housing including a frame having a back panel that defines a first viewport covering the lens; a shield; and a disc. The shield defines a second viewport spaced apart from the first and is attached to the frame to define a wash chamber between the shield and the frame. The disc is formed from a transparent material and is disposed between the shield and the housing within the chamber so as to cover the lens at the first viewport. The disc is rotatable within the chamber between a first position in which the contaminant is disposed on and partially obscures the disc, and a second position in which the contaminant is not disposed on the disc at the second viewport.

Abstract: A vehicle door hinge assembly includes a first hinge supported to pivot about a first axis, a guide surface, a door located at a side of the vehicle, a bracket to which the door is secured, supported to pivot about the first axis and a second axis and including a follower engaged with the guild surface, and a strut secured to the bracket that extends as the bracket pivots toward an open position and retracts as the bracket pivots toward a closed position.

Abstract: A vehicle door hinge assembly includes a first hinge supported to pivot about a first axis, a guide surface, a door located at a side of the vehicle, a bracket to which the door is secured, supported to pivot about the first axis and a second axis and including a follower engaged with the guild surface, and a strut secured to the bracket that extends as the bracket pivots toward an open position and retracts as the bracket pivots toward a closed position.

Abstract: A vehicle frame structure provides a large protected cavity. Lateral energy management zones absorb impact energy on the sides of the protected cavity, and forward and rearward energy management zones absorb impact energy forward and rearward of the protected cavity. In an exemplary embodiment, the frame is characterized by dual load paths along the protected cavity and by graduated front and rear energy management zones.