Abstract: A support structure for a vehicle includes a first longitudinal node and a second longitudinal node. The second longitudinal node is disposed rearward of the first longitudinal node along a central longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The first longitudinal node is disposed inboard of the second longitudinal node relative to the central longitudinal axis. A deflector rail is positioned adjacent to the support structure, between the first longitudinal node and the second longitudinal node. The deflector rail is operable to increase a stiffness of the support structure in response to a load applied to a front of the vehicle offset from the central longitudinal axis, and not increase the stiffness of the support structure in response to a load applied to the front of the vehicle that includes the central longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A motor vehicle, including: a loading floor; a height adjusting device with a guide on which the loading floor is pivotably mounted and movable in a substantially vertical direction and can be mounted in at least two height positions; one or more tiered support elements for supporting the loading floor in the at least two height positions; where the guide includes a first guideway for moving the floor towards the top of the guide and a second guideway for moving the floor towards the bottom of the guide; where the first guideway is configured such that exerting a backward longitudinal pulling force on the loading floor results in movement of the loading floor from a lower height position to an upper height position; and a set of corresponding features positioned beneath the loading floor for providing physical support and stability in the at least two height positions.

Abstract: A seat belt routing sensing system for a seat belt of a vehicle is provided. The seat belt includes a latch plate. The seat belt routing sensing system includes a seat belt buckle mounting assembly and a sensor. The seat belt buckle mounting assembly includes a first bracket or a first strap. The first bracket or the first strap is configured to connect to a seat belt buckle. The sensor is attached directly or indirectly to the first bracket, the first strap, or the seat belt buckle and is configured to detect changes in a parameter. The changes are indicative of (i) at least one of a bending moment, a force, an angular position, or an angular movement of the first bracket or first strap, and (ii) routing of the seat belt.

Abstract: An occupant detection system includes a vehicle seat having a seat back and a seat base, and a biometric sensor arranged in at least one of the seat back and the seat base. The biometric sensor is configured to detect a physiological characteristic of a seat occupant. A controller is operatively connected to the biometric sensor. The controller is configured to provide an output signal in response to a physiological characteristic detected signal from the biometric sensor.

Abstract: An airbag assembly of the present disclosure includes a forward cushion portion, a left side cushion portion, and a right side cushion portion. The forward cushion portion is configured to be disposed in front of an occupant of a vehicle. The left and right side cushion portions are connected to and in fluid communication with the forward cushion portion, are configured to be disposed on left and right sides of the occupant, respectively, and are configured to be mounted to a roof of the vehicle. The left side cushion portion, the right side cushion portion, and the forward cushion portion define at least one opening disposed above a lower region of the forward cushion portion and between the left and right side cushion portions. The at least one opening allows at least a portion of the lower region to move forward relative to the left and right side cushion portions.

Abstract: An airbag assembly according to the present disclosure includes an elongated cushion and a restraint. The elongated cushion is configured to deploy from an interior side wall of a vehicle into a passenger compartment of the vehicle to resist upward motion of a leg of an occupant of the vehicle. The restraint is configured to prevent the elongated cushion from rotating upward and toward the side wall when the leg of the occupant contacts an underside surface of the elongated cushion.

Abstract: An airbag assembly for mounting above an occupant in a vehicle includes an airbag housing and an airbag cushion. The airbag cushion is connected to the housing and is deployable from an uninflated state to an inflated state. The airbag cushion includes a forward portion and a rearward portion. The forward portion is positioned closer to the occupant than the rearward portion when the airbag cushion is in the inflated state. The forward portion is also separated from the rearward portion by a void. The void configured to cause a head of the occupant to rotate forward relative to a torso of the occupant when the occupant contacts the airbag cushion.

Abstract: An airbag assembly is configured for mounting above an occupant in a vehicle. The example airbag assembly includes an airbag housing that is configured to enclose an airbag cushion when the airbag cushion is in an uninflated state. The airbag cushion is connected to the airbag housing and is configured to project outward from the airbag housing when the airbag cushion inflates from the uninflated state to an inflated state. The example airbag assembly also includes a tether connected at a first attachment point and connected to the airbag cushion at a second attachment point. The first attachment point is located horizontally closer to the occupant than the second attachment point when the airbag cushion is in the inflated state such that the tether limits movement of the airbag cushion in a direction away from the occupant.

Abstract: An overhead airbag system includes a first airbag assembly with a first inflator and a first airbag cushion. The first airbag cushion includes an occupant-facing portion, a first side portion and a second side portion. The occupant-facing portion is connected between the first side portion and the second side portion and separates the first side portion from the second side portion by a first gap. The first airbag cushion is operable in an uninflated state and an inflated state. The airbag system also includes a second airbag assembly with a second inflator and a second airbag cushion. The second airbag cushion includes an occupant-facing wall and at least one side wall. The occupant-facing wall faces away from the occupant-facing portion of the first airbag cushion and the at least one side wall is positioned between the first side portion and the second side portion of the first airbag cushion.

Abstract: A system includes a first webbing payout sensor and a seatbelt wear condition module. The first webbing payout sensor can detect a first webbing payout of a seatbelt associated with a seat of a vehicle. The first webbing payout is a first length of webbing of the seatbelt dispensed from a first retractor of the seatbelt. The seatbelt wear condition module can identify whether the seatbelt is worn correctly based on the first webbing payout. The system may further include a second webbing payout sensor that detects a second webbing payout of the seatbelt associated with the seat. The second webbing payout is a second length of webbing of the seatbelt dispensed from a second retractor of the seatbelt. The seatbelt wear condition module identifies whether the seatbelt is worn correctly based on the first webbing payout and the second webbing payout.

Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments, methods, systems, and vehicles are provided. In various embodiments, the vehicle includes a body; one or more occupant seats disposed within the body for an occupant of the vehicle; and, for each occupant seat, a restraint device, one or more sensible elements, and one or more sensors. The restraint device is configured to provide restraint for the occupant when the restraint device is properly worn by the occupant. The one or more sensors are disposed within the occupant seat. The one or more sensible elements are disposed as part of the restraint device. The one or more sensors are disposed within the occupant seat, and are configured to sense the one or more sensible elements when the one or more sensible elements are in proximity to the one or more sensors, as an indication that the restraint device is not properly worn by the occupant.

Abstract: An airbag assembly of the present disclosure includes a forward cushion portion, a left side cushion portion, and a right side cushion portion. The forward cushion portion is configured to be disposed in front of an occupant of a vehicle. The left and right side cushion portions are connected to and in fluid communication with the forward cushion portion, are configured to be disposed on left and right sides of the occupant, respectively, and are configured to be mounted to a roof of the vehicle. The left side cushion portion, the right side cushion portion, and the forward cushion portion define at least one opening disposed above a lower region of the forward cushion portion and between the left and right side cushion portions. The at least one opening allows at least a portion of the lower region to move forward relative to the left and right side cushion portions.

Abstract: A number of variations may include an airbag comprising a first inflatable chamber having at least one gas passage which extends to a second inflatable chamber, wherein the second inflatable chamber is constructed and arranged so that it is at least partially adjacent the first inflatable chamber when the airbag is in an inflated condition.

Abstract: A number of variations may include a product comprising an airbag mounted in a fender region laterally adjacent a hood and forward of a vehicle side door which deploys from the fender region when activated to protect a pedestrian from impacting at least a portion of the frontal area of a vehicle structure.

Abstract: A support structure for a vehicle includes a first longitudinal node and a second longitudinal node. The second longitudinal node is disposed rearward of the first longitudinal node along a central longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The first longitudinal node is disposed inboard of the second longitudinal node relative to the central longitudinal axis. A deflector rail is positioned adjacent to the support structure, between the first longitudinal node and the second longitudinal node. The deflector rail is operable to increase a stiffness of the support structure in response to a load applied to a front of the vehicle offset from the central longitudinal axis, and not increase the stiffness of the support structure in response to a load applied to the front of the vehicle that includes the central longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A seat shell for use in a vehicle includes a support wall including a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is configured to support an occupant and the second surface is positioned opposite the first surface wherein the first surface and the second surface are separated by a thickness of the support wall. The seat shell further includes a conduit integrally formed in the support wall and positioned between the first and the second surface. The conduit is configured to transfer at least one of fluid, electricity and force from a first location in the support wall to a second location in the support wall.

Abstract: A vehicle door assembly according to the present disclosure includes a door inner structure and a storage bin. The door inner structure includes an outer side panel and an armrest. The armrest projects laterally inward from the outer side panel. The storage bin is disposed below the armrest, attached to the door inner structure, and translatable relative to the door inner structure between a rearward position and a forward position.

Abstract: A seat assembly includes a first member and a second member located proximate to the first member. An adjustment system for adjustably positioning the first and second members of the seat assembly includes at least one positioning mechanism operatively connected to one or more of the first member and the second member and at least one actuator connected to the at least one positioning mechanism. A control assembly including a housing having a control region, one or more guide surfaces extending from the control region and one or more recessed areas cooperating with the one or more guide surfaces. At least one of the guide surfaces or recessed areas cooperates with at least one switch configured to send a first signal to a controller when a user activates the at least one switch. The controller is configured to generate an activation signal to activate the at least one actuator.

Abstract: A vehicle door assembly according to the present disclosure includes a door inner structure and a storage bin. The door inner structure includes an outer side panel and an armrest. The armrest projects laterally inward from the outer side panel. The storage bin is disposed below the armrest, attached to the door inner structure, and translatable relative to the door inner structure between a rearward position and a forward position.

Abstract: A seat assembly includes a first member and a second member located proximate to the first member. An adjustment system for adjustably positioning the first and second members of the seat assembly includes at least one positioning mechanism operatively connected to one or more of the first member and the second member and at least one actuator connected to the at least one positioning mechanism. A control assembly including a housing having a control region, one or more guide surfaces extending from the control region and one or more recessed areas cooperating with the one or more guide surfaces. At least one of the guide surfaces or recessed areas cooperates with at least one switch configured to send a first signal to a controller when a user activates the at least one switch. The controller is configured to generate an activation signal to activate the at least one actuator.