Abstract: A technology is provided effective for aiming at improving workability of an assembling work for assembling an airbag module at a vehicle seat main body side, in a vehicle seat, on which an airbag module is mounted having a construction in which an airbag is developed and expanded from a downside to an upside of a seat cushion against movement of a vehicle occupant in a condition of being seated in a vehicle seat toward a front side of a motor vehicle when accident occurs. The vehicle seat with respect to the present invention has a construction in which an airbag module is housed in a housing portion in a seat pan, and in which a through-hole, into which a harness that transmits an activation signal to a gas generator when accident occurs is inserted, is provided in the housing portion.

Abstract: A pillar trim component can include a main body portion and an airbag support portion extending from the main body portion. An attachment portion can include an outwardly extending portion connected to the airbag support portion, an angled portion connected to an outer end of the outwardly extending portion, and an inboard stabilizing web extending between the outwardly extending portion and the angled portion. An airbag positioning portion can be defined by at least a portion of an upwardly extending wall of the airbag support portion angled inboard toward the main body portion. An airbag guide portion can be defined by a deployment surface located above the main body portion and extending between the main body position and the airbag support portion. A headliner retaining portion can be defined by a recess formed between the deployment surface and the main body portion.

Abstract: An airbag device for a vehicle including an inflator that generates high-pressure gas upon receiving an impact; and an airbag that deploys between an occupant and a vehicle body side portion from a folded state upon receiving the high-pressure gas from the inflator, wherein the airbag has a deployment restriction member that restricts the height of the airbag in the vehicle body vertical direction during deployment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a steering wheel (11) of an automotive vehicle including a framework (17), a foam filling (19) and a horn device (33) with an integrated airbag module (21) including an element (31) for actuating said horn device (33) once the airbag module (21) is positioned and fixed in the steering wheel (11) by pressing the cover (25) of the airbag module (21), and also including securing means for securing the cover (25) of the airbag module (21) in the foam filling (19) of the steering wheel (11) so that the airbag module (21) can pivot thereupon when the horn is actuated.

Abstract: A safety system is provided for an automobile, which includes a plurality of sensors for monitoring a plurality of parameters. The safety system also includes a processor to ascertain an imminent accident. The system further includes one or more parasols that cover one or more day light openings (DLOs) of the automobile when the imminent accident is ascertained.

Abstract: An airbag module comprising a planar airbag and an elongate gas generator including discharge ports at least partially extending into the airbag. The airbag includes two side walls connected together by an edge region and made of fabric. An opening is disposed in the edge region of the airbag. The gas generator extends through the opening such that an elongate first section of the gas generator is arranged inside the gas bag. A gas-conducting element protects the fabric and is located in the airbag adjacent the opening. The gas-conducting element is made of plastic and includes a forward section having an arcuate cross section including an opening formed between at least two substantially parallel legs.

Abstract: An airbag cushion is disclosed for use in automotive protective systems. The airbag cushion includes at least one closeable vent for re-directing gas out of the cushion when an obstruction is encountered.

Abstract: A frame for a heavy-duty vehicle includes a pair of spaced-apart and longitudinally-extending main members. At least two cross members extend between and are attached to the main members. Each one of at least a pair of hangers is attached to and depends from a respective one of the main members for suspending an axle/suspension system from the frame. A force distribution assembly is attached to the main members and the hangers and includes a component that deforms or shears in an extreme event. The force distribution assembly extends perpendicularly between the main members and interrupts the transmission of forces encountered by the axle/suspension system that move through each one of the hangers to its respective main member, and redirects at least a portion of such forces across said force distribution assembly and into the other one of the main members.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) helps protect occupants seated next to each other in seating (14) of a vehicle (12). A first seatbelt (50) helps protect an occupant seated in a first portion (34) of the seating (14). A second seatbelt (52) helps protect an occupant seated in a second portion (36) of the seating (14). The second seating portion (36) is positioned adjacent the first seating portion (34). An anchor bracket (100) secures the first and second seatbelts (50 and 52) in the vehicle. The anchor bracket (100) includes a first aperture (122) for receiving the second seatbelt (52), a second aperture (124) for receiving the first seatbelt (50), and a third aperture (112) for receiving a fastener (102) for securing the anchor bracket to the vehicle (12). The first aperture (122), second aperture (124), and third aperture (112) are aligned along a longitudinal centerline (126) of the anchor bracket (100).

Abstract: In a lock device of a sliding mechanism, a pair of locking claws provided on a moving member are brought into resilient engagement with locking grooves of a locking groove group, whereby downward sliding of the moving member is permitted but upward sliding thereof is locked. The distance between the locking claws is longer than distance between the locking grooves, so that the moving member becomes locked against upward sliding at an interval smaller than the distance between the locking grooves. Thus, the moving member adapted to slide in one (downward) direction along a guide rail can be reliably locked against movement in the opposite (upward) direction at a very small interval.

Abstract: The invention relates to a belt roller (1) for a safety belt system in a motor vehicle, having a device (3) which locks the belt roll (2) in the event of a belt velocity which exceeds a threshold value and/or in the event of a vehicle deceleration/acceleration which exceeds a threshold value, the belt roll (2) having a torsion bar (5) which runs in its axial direction (4) and forms a torsionally resilient element, the torsion bar (5) being connected at one end to the locking device (3) and at the other end to the belt roll (2), and it being possible to set the maximum possible torsional resistance at least as a function of the weight of the respective user of the safety belt (22) by automatically altering the active portion of the torsion bar.

Abstract: A fuel pump mounting structure has an opening in a side surface or a bottom surface of a fuel tank. A fuel pump assembly including a cylindrical pump body and a filter connected to a suction side of the pump body is accommodated in a space located inside of the opening. A flange section of a housing that encloses the pump body engages an outside surrounding area of the opening. A mounting plate covers the outside of the flange section. The fuel pump assembly is fixed to the opening through the flange section and the mounting plate. The axis of the pump body extends generally parallel to a mounting surface of the mounting plate, and the pump body and the filter overlap each other relative to a position in a direction of the axis. The mounting structure reduces the moment against the mounting plate, reliably supports the fuel pump under a stable condition without requiring a large and rigid construction, and improves the seal with the fuel tank.

Abstract: A fireproof album for storing valuable items such as photographs, coins, stamps, and the like includes a fireproof shell defining a cavity. A plurality of releasable connectors retain photos, collectible items or other valuables in the cavity. The shell may include three rigid fireproof shell components that are pivotably interconnected by a pair of hinges to provide ready access to the items stored in the photo album.

Abstract: A stitched hardcover book and method of making same wherein the stitching is at least partly concealed. A stack of sheets to be bound is disposed intermediate first and second end leafs, with each of the end leafs including an attached reinforcing strip extending along an edge of the end leaf. The combined assembly is provided with stitching which extends through the stack and the reinforcing strips. The first and second end leafs are secured to an inner surface of respective first and second covers of a hardcover assembly, with the components of the hardcover book being configured such that when the first and second cover sections are positioned in a common plane, a bound end of the sheets of the stack is disposed on a first side of the common plane, with the sheets extending to an opposite second side of the common plane and with the stitching line being disposed on said first side of the plane.

Abstract: A mounting system for attaching components to surfaces without compromising, but instead maintaining, the integrity of the mounting surface. The mounting system includes a vacuum device and component, or water vessel accessory, such that it is easily movable, can withstand or support heavy loads, does not require permanent alteration of the mounting surface by drilling holes or tapping screws and does not require hardware to be affixed to the surface.

Abstract: A tubular fluid conduit which is especially adapted for use in supplying pre-conditioned air to an aircraft being serviced, wherein the tubular conduit may be fabricated as a thermoplastic extrusion having a constant diameter dimension, whereby a first end portion may be fluidically connected to a large diameter supply conduit while a second end portion may be fluidically connected to a small diameter use conduit as a result of spiral wrapping the second end portion around the use conduit. Alternatively, the tubular conduit may be fabricated as a thermoplastic extrusion having repetitive sections with each section comprising relatively large diameter and relatively small diameter portions.

Abstract: A pipe unit and a method for assembling a pipe conduit using the same are provided. The pipe unit comprises a pipe body, a first flange, a second flange, and an adjusting structure. The pipe body has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The first flange and the second flange are respectively disposed on the first end and the second end. The adjusted structure is disposed between the first flange and the second flange and is for adjusting the length of the pipe unit.

Abstract: A gas riser apparatus, and methods for making and using a gas riser apparatus, are provided, through use of a transition fitting having a first end thereof configured for operative attachment to above-ground gas piping, a second end thereof adapted for operative attachment to an underground plastic pipe, and a shouldered peripheral portion thereof adapted for swaged connection thereto of an above-ground end of a protective casing of the riser in a manner which precludes having the protective casing function as a gas-carrying member of the riser.

Abstract: A connecting device with a pipe socket and a hose made of rubber-like material. The pipe socket and the hose abut in a sealing zone which is encased over at least a part of its length by a hose reinforcement which forms part of a geometric fastening configuration with which the pipe socket and the hose are held together.

Abstract: An object is to provide a piping joint structure that enables welding without back shielding, and in which oxidized scale does not occur on the inner surface side of the pipe.

Abstract: A threaded connection includes a pin member having a pin thread having a pin thread crest, a pin thread root, a pin load flank, and a pin stab flank, a box member having a box thread having a box thread crest, a box thread root, a box load flank, and a box stab flank, wherein at least one of the pin thread crest, the pin thread root, the box thread crest, and the box thread root has at least one perturbation formed thereon, and wherein upon a selected make-up of the pin member with the box member, at least one of a localized clearance or a localized interference exists between the pin thread and the box thread at the at least one perturbation.

Abstract: A turbocharger is provided with a connection (1) for a tubular air conduit (3). For this purpose the turbocharger has a tubular nipple (2), which is disposed on the turbocharger housing, and to which an end of the air conduit (3) is attached in a sealed manner. To facilitate assembly of the connection, the tubular nipple (2) and the air conduit (3) are each provided, in the vicinity of their ends which are to be connected, with a locking element (7), which is formed by radially projecting segments (8, 14, 15, 16) which engage in pairs one behind the other to form at least one bayonet coupling (20, 21).

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection device for connecting a line for the transport of media, comprising a flange with a medium passage for passing through a medium along a flow direction, preferably along an axis of symmetry, and comprising a clamping means, the flange comprising a contact section and the clamping means comprising a clamping section, and the flange and the clamping means being separably connectable, so that an end section of the line can be clamped between the contact section and the clamping section, wherein the contact section is inclined with respect to the flow direction at least in sections, and the clamping section is inclined with respect to the flow direction at least in sections in the assembled state.

Abstract: An over speed control circuit for a wind turbine generator is disclosed which optimizes the time that the wind turbine generator is operational and thus maximizes the power output over time. The over speed control circuit forms a closed feedback loop which periodically measures the output voltage of the wind turbine generator in order to regulate its speed by electronically controlling the load on the generator. The over speed control circuit in accordance with the present invention is adapted to work in conjunction with known over speed protection lock out relays. More particularly, the over speed control circuit causes a short circuit to be placed the generator terminals when the generator voltage reaches a threshold value, relatively less than the threshold value used to trigger the over speed lockout relay.

Abstract: A variable speed wind turbine having a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG), includes an exciter machine mechanically coupled to the DFIG and a power converter placed between a rotor of the DFIG and the exciter machine. Thus, the power converter is not directly connected to the grid avoiding the introduction of undesired harmonic distortion and achieving a better power quality fed into the utility grid. Moreover, the variable speed wind turbine includes a power control and a pitch regulation.

Abstract: A wind turbine-driven hydrogen production system controlling a power converter system such that the wind turbine stays in its operable range for a longer time and thus the hydrogen production system produces hydrogen for a longer time. The wind turbine-driven hydrogen production system varies an amount of electrical current supplied to an electrolytic hydrogen production system according to the rotational speed of the wind turbine to reduce variations in the rotational speed. Furthermore, the pitch angle of the wind turbine varies according to the speed. Thus, variations in the speed of the wind turbine can be reduced. A permanent-magnet generator is used as the electricity generator of the wind turbine to obtain a power supply at start-up. Alternatively, a power storage system used as assistive equipment at start-up is supplementarily added or only a power supply for the controllers is supplied from a system.

Abstract: Reduction in power output or rotor speed of a wind turbine above a defined limit value, the reduction not being implemented based on the measured wind speed, but on an input value which on one hand is easily detected physically and by control technology and on the other hand is a good indicator of mechanical stresses on the wind turbine. The invention uses the rotor-blade angle as the input value in a manner that starting at the limit value, the reduction in power output or in rotor speed is adjusted as a function of the rotor-blade angle.

Abstract: An adjustable latch assembly includes a cylindrical housing to accommodate a deadbolt which has a first notch and a second notch. Correspondingly, each of the assembling plates has an assembling hole and an adjusting groove. Two assembling plates are inserted into an adjustable casing which includes an axial hole, a pair of assembling holes and a passage. A pulling member is sandwiched in between the two assembling plates, and has an engaging gap in which to extend an engaging arm of an actuating cam. A push-button member is movably received in the passage of the adjustable casing, and has an inclined surface. In adjusting operation, the inclined surface of the push-button member moves upward a bottom edge of the pulling member so that a shoulder of the pulling member is disengaged from either of the first notch or the second notch of the connecting plate.

Abstract: Locking device for a moving element, particularly for a drum of a top-loading washing machine. The locking device (20) for retaining a moving element (5) in a predetermined position, particularly a drum (5) of a top-loading washing machine (1) in a loading/unloading position of the drum (5), comprises a casing (21) in which is mounted a catch (22) which is slidable in a guided way between an outward position and a retracted position, in which it can, respectively, lock and release the moving element (5), and which is associated with first opposing resilient means (27) tending to move it to the outward position. The casing (21) also includes locking members (32, 33) which in an operating condition can move the catch (22) to the retracted position and retain it there, and release members (34) which in an operating condition can make the locking members (33) move to a release condition in which they allow the catch (22) to return to the outward position.

Abstract: A latch having a pop-up knob is disclosed. When the knob is extended it provides a handle for pulling on a door. The door can be closed with the knob either up or down. With the knob up, the latch pawl can be disengaged from a keeper attached to the door frame by pulling the door open. With the knob down, the latch pawl remains in an extended position behind the keeper and the door cannot be pulled open. The latch further includes means for selectively retaining the knob in the down position, and means to block the rotational movement of the latch pawl when the knob is in the down position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closing device, in particular for a cover of a motor vehicle, having a rotary latch which interacts with a cover-side locking clamp (10) and which is held securely in its closed position by means of a pawl, and with a catch hook (20) which can be caused to engage the catch element (42) after transfer of the pawl into the open position and by which the cover is to be kept in the holding position, and the catch hook (20) can be transferred out of the holding position into the open position in which the cover is to be completely opened, the rotary latch and the catch hook (20) being made as separate parts, and the pawl of the rotary latch and the catch hook (20) is to be actuated in a sequence via a common remote actuation element (Bowden cable 24) after one another.

Abstract: A device for locking and/or unlocking a component (e.g., in or on a vehicle, etc.) in relation to a mating element is provided. The device comprises a locking element and a blocking element. The locking element is configured to be set into a locking position and into an unlocking position. The blocking element is configured to be set into a blocking position and into an actuating position. The setting of the blocking position brings about the setting of the locking position and the setting of the actuating position favors the adoption of the unlocking position.

Abstract: A door handle with auxiliary indicator lamps comprises a door handle; a receiving groove formed in an outer side of the door handle; an outer side of the receiving groove having a stepped portion; the stepped portion having a plurality of recesses; a circuit board installed in the receiving groove for receiving a indicator lamp circuit; a plurality of LED lights installed on the circuit board; a washer arranged at the stepped portion of the receiving groove; a cover plate covering the opening and at an ouster side of the washer so that the washer having the effect of preventing objects to enter into the receiving groove; and a light transmitting plate installed at a central portion of the cover plate so that the light of the LED lights can transmit out of the light transmitting plate; and a lateral wall of the cover plate having plurality of protrusions.

Abstract: A slam to close, glove box latch includes a housing, a paddle structure connected to rotate on the housing, a rotary pawl mounted to rotate in the housing, and a lock plate carried by the paddle structure to selectively engage the rotary pawl to inhibit its movement. The rotary pawl is spring biased to the open position. The paddle structure is spring biased to the closed position. The paddle structure includes guideways in which the lock plate operates. When the paddle is moved to the open position, the pawl is released to rotate open and the lock plate is carried to an interference-friction position with the pawl whereby the paddle is held in the open position. When the pawl is closed by the slam action of the latch, the interference-friction with the lock plate is released and the paddle structure returns to the closed position. Biasing is limited to two springs. The volume (envelope) of the latch is minimized.

Abstract: A door handle apparatus for a vehicle includes a door handle including an outer side handle portion formed with a grip portion, a rotating portion rotatably supported by a supporting member, an operating portion operating a door opening and closing mechanism, and an encasement accommodating electronic components, an unlock electrode accommodated in the encasement and configuring an unlock capacitive sensor detecting changes of an electric capacity between the unlock electrode and the outer panel, an unlock signal circuit transmitting an unlock signal based on the changes of the electric capacity between the unlock electrode and the outer panel, and a lock electrode provided between an end of the grip portion at the side of the rotating portion and the rotating portion and configuring a lock capacitive sensor detecting the changes of the electric capacity.

Abstract: A door handle device for a vehicle includes a first handle member made of resin and formed with a housing portion which houses an electronic component and is arranged opposing to the outer panel and a second handle member covering the housing portion and assembled to the first handle member. A first connector, which protrudes in a vehicle width direction penetrating through the outer panel, is provided at an end of the first handle member. A board mounted with a control circuit connected to the electronic component is housed in the housing portion in a state where the board is connected to a terminal of the first connector and a terminal of the electronic component.

Abstract: A chopstick comprises an upper body having a penetrating receiving chamber; an upper inner side of the receiving chamber being formed with an annular groove; a lower end of the upper body having two through holes; a lower body having an insertion section at an upper end thereof; a wall surface of the insertion section having a receiving chamber; one end of the receiving chamber having a through hole; a ball, a spring, and a retaining block being sequentially installed in the receiving chamber; the ball being protruded into the through hole; the retaining block being retained in the receiving chamber; and the spring and ball are positioned in the receiving chamber. A clamping unit is attached to the upper body. The clamping unit has two holes for receiving a pair of chopsticks. A lower end of the lower body has a brush; and the brush has brush hairs.

Abstract: A distance and orientation adjustable suction device includes two suction cups and a controlling mechanism connected between the suction cups. Each suction cup has a rotatable mounting block. The controlling mechanism includes a main body forming a knuckle joint with the mounting block of one suction cup and defines a channel movably receiving a rack that threadingly engages a internally-threaded cylinder that forms a knuckle with the mounting block of the other suction cup. Thus, the suction cups are each rotatable about two axes with respect to the main body and are linear movable with respect to each other. Further, the threading engagement between the cylinder and the rack allows for minute adjustment between linear distance between the suction cups.

Abstract: A spreader tip which can be applied to a variety of different spreader bars having different shapes and sizes. The spreader tip features at least one mounting arm which is positioned to bear against a portion of the spreader bar's exterior. The engagement between the at least one mounting arm and the exterior of the spreader bar is discontinuous, in that it engages less than the entire circumference of the spreader bar's exterior.

Abstract: The present device includes a supporting structure (23) mounted on a hand body (22) so as to face a circumferential edge of a substrate from below the substrate to support it, first and second guiding members (51a, 51b) mounted on the hand body (22) and respectively having guiding surfaces (53a, 53b) in contact with an imaginary cylinder having an axis aligned with a reference axis (L1) of the hand body (22and having a radius equal to that of the substrate, first and second movable members (24, 25) capable of moving in an imaginary plane perpendicular to the reference axis (L1) and disposed on the radially outer side of the circumferential edge of the substrate so as to face the circumferential edge thereof, and driving means (26) for simultaneously displacing the first and second movable members (24, 25) in the imaginary plane.

Abstract: The present teachings further provide for a cowl trim for a golf car or light utility vehicle including: a first aperture; a second aperture; a first headlight mounted within the first aperture; and a second headlight mounted within the second aperture.

Abstract: A center console for a vehicle. The console includes a base body incorporating at least two stowage compartments that can be selectively covered by a slidingly mounted cover panel. A flexible flat cable is connected at a first end to the cover panel and at a second end to the base body at a connection point. The base body also has a retraction and extraction compartment open at least towards the cover panel in and from which at least a portion of the flat cable is mounted so that it can be retracted and extracted when the cover panel is displaced.

Abstract: An equipment console for use in a vehicle having a driver compartment including a dashboard, floor and driver seat. The equipment console has a console body for supporting equipment in a location accessible to a person seated in the driver seat. The front of the console body includes a front portion configured to receive and support the equipment. The console body also has a back generally opposite the front of the console body. The back of the console body may be integrated with the dashboard by providing the back with a profile that conforms at least partially to a contour of the dashboard. In addition, the console body may be adapted to cover an area of the dashboard in which climate controls were originally installed, with an upper portion of the console body being adapted to receive and secure the climate controls in a relocated position so that they may be operated from the front of the console body.

Abstract: A slidable room assembly comprises a vehicle body having an opening formed in an exterior wall, and a reciprocable slideout unit or compartment disposed in the opening and slidable between a retracted position and an extended position. Sliding movement of the slideout unit is controlled by means of a drive mechanism that includes two sets of cabling. The drive mechanism includes a frame installed about the opening in the vehicle body. The frame includes a header, a sill and two pre-assembled jambs. The pre-assembled jambs have a plurality of pulleys with a plurality of cables pre-installed inside the jambs around the pulleys. One end of the cables, attached to the slidable room, is pre-strung through a cable extension hole. The other end of the cables extends out an end of the jamb.

Abstract: A golf car glove box including: an upper portion; a lower portion opposite to the upper portion; a rear portion; a face portion opposite to the rear portion; a first side portion between the rear portion and the face portion; a second side portion between the rear portion and the face portion; an aperture defined by the face portion; a door mounted within the aperture with a hinge; and a trim base extending from the face portion. The glove box defines an enclosed space.

Abstract: A folding seat for a vehicle includes a seat base fixed to an intermediate bracket, a seat back having a lower end and a support bracket fixed to the vehicle. An intermediate bracket has a first hinge point where the seat back lower end is hingedly attached to the intermediate bracket. The intermediate bracket has a second hinge point where the intermediate bracket is hingedly attached to the support bracket, and which is spatially removed from the first hinge point. Upon folding of the seat base into a vertical position, the intermediate bracket rotates on the second hinge point, which remains stationary and the first hinge point rotates upwardly and rearwardly around the second hinge point, so that the first hinge point and the lower seat back move rearwardly as the seat back and the seat base are folded into vertical orientation close to the rear vehicle wall.

Abstract: A armrest portion moving forward away from seat backs for allowing an object to be placed thereon is provided at the central portion of the seat backs of a rear row seat, and a movable cushion provided at a central portion of seat cushions in the vehicle width direction. The movable cushion is operative to move upward and forward away from the seat cushions to the location near a front end of the armrest portion. Accordingly, a large-scaled console can be formed at the proper level with the armrest portion and the movable cushion, thereby improving convenience.

Abstract: An improved truck bed seating apparatus, wherein a frame is removably attached to a truck bed for supporting seating thereon, and wherein the design allows for easy removal and installation of the frame assembly and provides for a minimal use of space when the apparatus is removed.

Abstract: A vehicle having a side cover capable of sending a sufficient amount of cooling air to a radiator even without a front cover or cowling. Side covers are disposed on both right and left side surfaces for covering a radiator. An air admission portion for drawing in a cooling air for cooling the radiator is provided in each of the side covers. A main step is disposed outside of each of the air admission portions with a footpeg portion provided on a top surface thereof and a step portion projecting upwardly at a front end portion thereof. The step portion is substantially at the same position in the fore-aft direction of the vehicle as a front end of the air admission portion. The footpeg surfaces is located near a rear portion of a front wheel with the main step structure ensuring an even more comfortable and easy riding position.

Abstract: In a vehicular body structure, left and right front pillars are provided closer to the longitudinal centerline of a vehicle than left and right corner sections of a compartment of the vehicle. First corner window (26) provided adjacent to one of the left and right front pillars (13) which is more remote from a driver's seat (24) has a greater opening area than a second corner window (25) provided adjacent to the other of the left and right pillars (11) which is closer to the driver's seat.