Abstract: A mobile device holder including a left arm comprising a first gear track; a right arm having a second gear track; a carriage positioned between the left and right arms; a first gear engaged with the first gear track and the second gear track such that linear movement of one of the left arm or the right arm causes corresponding linear movement of the other arm; a retracting device coupled to the left and right arms; an upper jaw configured to move linearly relative to the carriage; a second gear engaged with a third gear track of the upper jaw; a third gear fixed to the second gear, the third gear being engaged with a fourth gear track of the left arm such that movement of either the left arm or the right arm causes corresponding movement of the upper jaw.

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein enables display screen rotation without compromising passenger impact safety. In a particular example, an apparatus includes a display system including a display screen on a front side of the display system and a mounting interface on a rear side of the display system. The apparatus also includes a bracket to which the mounting interface attaches and a flexible mechanical power transmitter connecting a power output of a motor to a power input at the mounting interface. The flexible mechanical power transmitter rotates the display system around a screen-rotation axis. The motor includes the power output, and the power output rotates around a motor-rotation axis different from the screen-rotation axis.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments for trays in a vehicle including trays for passenger and driver sides of an automobile. A tray consistent with disclosed embodiments may be stored in a console and extend from the console to be used by a driver when parked for activities such as working on a laptop, eating, or the like. A tray consistent with disclosed embodiments may be stored in a dash and extend from the dash to be used by a passenger. An automobile may be configured to remain in parked if a tray is in an extended position. A tray may be configured to be locked when a vehicle is in a drive or mobile state.

Abstract: A hush panel for integration into an automobile includes a first section having a first channel-forming portion and a second section having a second channel-forming portion. The first and second sections are attached together via a hinge section. The first and second sections pivotable relative to each other about the hinge section such that the first section mates to the second section with the first channel-forming portion and the second channel-forming portion aligning to form a duct in the hush panel. A method for forming the hush panel is also disclosed.