Abstract: Apparatuses, methods and systems are provided for forming an autonomous vehicle of an upper body unit configured to consume space in an upward direction to minimize a horizontal footprint and enable a stacking of vehicle components on top of each other in the upward direction; a lower chassis unit configured to oppose the upper body unit and include a structure for supporting the modular unit with prismatic cross members to configure to a range of module unit widths, the lower chassis unit including: a set of structural rails on either side of the lower chassis unit configured in a rigid frame unit with longitudinal members wherein the structural rails can be attached to another corresponding set of structural rails; a plurality of compartment units including: front-compartment, rear-compartment, and mid-compartment units configured to be attached on either side of the lower chassis unit for the forming of the autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method and apparatus for delivery a cargo pod including receiving a delivery request for a delivery pod wherein the delivery request includes a delivery origin and a delivery destination, generating a delivery route in response to the delivery origin and the delivery destination, receiving a first navigational route from a first host vehicle, transmitting a first host request to the first host vehicle in response to a first segment of the delivery route matching a segment of the first navigational route, and receiving a delivery completion indication from the first host vehicle in response to a towing operation of the delivery pod and a completion of the first segment of the delivery route.

Abstract: An exemplary ramp system for an automotive vehicle includes a ramp member including an upper ramp surface and a lower ramp surface, the upper ramp surface including a retention feature, a first channel, and a second channel, the lower ramp surface including a guide member, a platform including an upper platform surface and a lower platform surface, the upper platform surface including a guide rail and a support assembly, and a drive assembly coupled to the platform. The drive assembly is actuatable to move the ramp member relative to the platform.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method and apparatus for delivery a cargo pod including receiving a delivery request for a delivery pod wherein the delivery request includes a delivery origin and a delivery destination, generating a delivery route in response to the delivery location and the delivery origin and the delivery location, receiving a first navigational route from a first host vehicle, transmitting a first host request to the first host vehicle in response to a first segment of the delivery route matching a segment of the first navigational route, and receiving a delivery completion indication from the first host vehicle in response to a towing operation of the delivery pod and a completion of the first segment of the delivery route.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods and systems are provided for forming an autonomous vehicle of an upper body unit configured to consume space in an upward direction to minimize a horizontal footprint and enable a stacking of vehicle components on top of each other in the upward direction; a lower chassis unit configured to oppose the upper body unit and include a structure for supporting the modular unit with prismatic cross members to configure to a range of module unit widths, the lower chassis unit including: a set of structural rails on either side of the lower chassis unit configured in a rigid frame unit with longitudinal members wherein the structural rails can be attached to another corresponding set of structural rails; a plurality of compartment units including: front-compartment, rear-compartment, and mid-compartment units configured to be attached on either side of the lower chassis unit for the forming of the autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: An exemplary ramp system for an automotive vehicle includes a ramp member including an upper ramp surface and a lower ramp surface, the upper ramp surface including a retention feature, a first channel, and a second channel, the lower ramp surface including a guide member, a platform including an upper platform surface and a lower platform surface, the upper platform surface including a guide rail and a support assembly, and a drive assembly coupled to the platform. The drive assembly is actuatable to move the ramp member relative to the platform.

Abstract: An occupant restraint system for a wheelchair user in a vehicle that includes a pivot brace connected to the vehicle structure, a restraint hoop pivotally connected to the pivot brace and adapted to pivot between a stowed position above a wheelchair/occupant receiving area in the vehicle and a deployed position that is forward of a wheelchair/occupant when positioned in the wheelchair/occupant receiving area in the vehicle, and an occupant restraint belt connected to the restraint hoop.

Abstract: A floor lift system includes a stationary floor assembly and a translational floor assembly. The stationary floor assembly includes a base, a plurality of motors, and a rail system. The base is secured to a floor of the vehicle. The translational floor assembly includes a tray assembly and a floor lift assembly. A first of the plurality of motors moves the translational floor assembly horizontally from a stowed position out of a door of the vehicle to an extended position. A second of the plurality of motors moves the floor lift assembly horizontally out of the tray assembly. A third of the plurality of motors lowers the floor lift assembly.

Abstract: An occupant restraint system for a wheelchair user in a vehicle that includes a pivot brace connected to the vehicle structure, a restraint hoop pivotally connected to the pivot brace and adapted to pivot between a stowed position above a wheelchair/occupant receiving area in the vehicle and a deployed position that is forward of a wheelchair/occupant when positioned in the wheelchair/occupant receiving area in the vehicle, and an occupant restraint belt connected to the restraint hoop.

Abstract: A wheelchair securing system for a passenger vehicle includes a first lateral barrier positioned on one side of a wheelchair receiving area of the passenger vehicle and a second lateral barrier positioned on an opposing side of the wheelchair receiving area. Each of the first and second lateral barriers are adapted to compressively engage a wheelchair between them and the first lateral barrier includes a plurality of fingers extending from a surface of the first lateral barrier toward the wheelchair receiving area.

Abstract: A floor lift system includes a stationary floor assembly and a translational floor assembly. The stationary floor assembly includes a base, a plurality of motors, and a rail system. The base is secured to a floor of the vehicle. The translational floor assembly includes a tray assembly and a floor lift assembly. A first of the plurality of motors moves the translational floor assembly horizontally from a stowed position out of a door of the vehicle to an extended position. A second of the plurality of motors moves the floor lift assembly horizontally out of the tray assembly. A third of the plurality of motors lowers the floor lift assembly.

Abstract: A movable partition system for a vehicle is provided. The movable partition system includes a body configured to be movably coupled to a cabin of the vehicle. The body is movable between at least a first position and a second position. The movable partition system includes a jumpseat coupled to the body so as to be pivotal about a first pivot axis and a second pivot axis. The jumpseat is pivotable about the first pivot axis and the second pivot axis to move between a first, stowed position and a second, use position. The first pivot axis is offset from the second pivot axis along a longitudinal axis of the jumpseat.

Abstract: A kickstand assembly includes a post and a seat. A bicycle includes a frame and the kickstand assembly coupled to the frame. The post is disposed along a longitudinal axis and includes a first distal end and a second distal end. The seat is disposed at the first distal end of the post. The seat is movable between a use position and a non-use position. The kickstand assembly includes a kickstand disposed at the second distal end of the post, and extends outwardly away from the post transverse to the longitudinal axis. The kickstand is movable between a use position and a non-use position. The seat and the kickstand are fixed relative to each other at the respective first and second distal ends of the post such that movement of the seat to the non-use position directly causes movement of the kickstand to the use position.

Abstract: A kickstand assembly includes a post and a seat. A bicycle includes a frame and the kickstand assembly coupled to the frame. The post is disposed along a longitudinal axis and includes a first distal end and a second distal end. The seat is disposed at the first distal end of the post. The seat is movable between a use position and a non-use position. The kickstand assembly includes a kickstand disposed at the second distal end of the post, and extends outwardly away from the post transverse to the longitudinal axis. The kickstand is movable between a use position and a non-use position. The seat and the kickstand are fixed relative to each other at the respective first and second distal ends of the post such that movement of the seat to the non-use position directly causes movement of the kickstand to the use position.

Abstract: A movable partition system for a vehicle is provided. The movable partition system includes a body configured to be movably coupled to a cabin of the vehicle. The body is movable between at least a first position and a second position. The movable partition system includes a jumpseat coupled to the body so as to be pivotal about a first pivot axis and a second pivot axis. The jumpseat is pivotable about the first pivot axis and the second pivot axis to move between a first, stowed position and a second, use position. The first pivot axis is offset from the second pivot axis along a longitudinal axis of the jumpseat.

Abstract: A screen assembly includes an anchor arm, a cover arm, a spool arm, a spool, and a flexible screen. The anchor arm is connected to a component of the vehicle within the passenger cabin. The spool arm is disposed between the anchor arm and the cover arm. The spool is inserted onto the spool arm and can rotate relative to the spool arm. The flexible screen is attached to the spool and includes first and second portions. The first portion has a first edge attached to the spool arm and a second edge attached to the anchor arm. The second portion includes a first edge attached to the spool arm and a second edge attached to the cover arm. The first and second portions are dispensed in opposite directions when at least one of the cover arm and the anchor arm moves relative to the spool arm.

Abstract: An electric cycle with a frame that may include a tube and an opening. The tube may extend from a first end to a second end and may define a tube interior volume in fluid communication with the opening. An electric power unit may be mounted to the frame proximal the second end of the tube and may have a cooling air inlet and an exhaust port. A cooling path may be defined through the tube interior volume and at least a portion of the electric power unit. The cooling path may be in fluid communication with the opening so that air may flow into the opening, through the tube, into the cooling air inlet and out of the exhaust port of the electric power unit.

Abstract: A system and method of generating a transportation advisor report includes: receiving, at a computer, one or more transportation mode selections from a transportation consumer; receiving, at the computer, a travel schedule used by the transportation customer; determining, at the computer, the suitability of other transportation modes to the travel schedule; identifying the costs of using the other transportation modes for the travel schedule; and constructing an electronic message at the computer that includes the costs for the travel schedule based on transportation mode.