Abstract: The lighted spare tire cover is configured to be installed on a rear-mounted spare tire. The lighted spare tire cover includes a planar surface that may include a logo thereon. The logo on the planar surface may be illuminated via at least one light member. The lighted spare tire cover is also adapted to be in wired connection with a vehicle lighting system and/or a vehicle brake light such that the logo is illuminated when the vehicle lighting system and/or vehicle brake light is illuminated. The lighted spare tire cover includes a processing member in wired connection with the light member, and the vehicle lighting system and/or vehicle brake light.

Abstract: A beam is projected on the roadway by a vehicle that is visible to vehicles that are in its proximity, the beam on the roadway indicating to adjacent vehicles when they are in a blind spot of the beam generating vehicle. This makes it possible for the vehicle to slow down, speed up or move into another lane to avoid being in a blind spot of the vehicle in its proximity. An optical beam generator is mounted or integrated on a vehicle such as within side view mirror(s). The beam(s) may be generated using any suitable optical beam generator(s) including a laser, LED's or any other suitable source of illumination for projecting a line or other optical illuminated indicia to demarcate blind spot region(s) to operators of adjoining vehicles.

Abstract: A reactive vehicular braking indicator system and method enhances user safety by displaying a magnitude of brake engagement in a braking system of a vehicle based on a degree of pedal depression. The system includes a sensor connected to a braking system pedal to determine a current pedal depression travel distance, a microprocessor coupled to the vehicle and operably connected to the sensor, the microprocessor able to determine a ratio equal to the current pedal depression travel distance to a fully depressed pedal travel distance, and a lighting system having a plurality of lights coupled to the vehicle. The lighting system is connected to the microprocessor and able to enable one or more of the plurality of lights to activate in a pattern corresponding to the ratio determined by the microprocessor, thereby enabling the activated lights to display the magnitude of brake engagement of the vehicle.

Abstract: A lighting assembly configured to be positioned within an internal cabin of a vehicle may include a housing defining an internal lighting chamber, a lens secured within the internal lighting chamber, wherein the lens includes a central longitudinal axis, and at least one light-emitting channel secured within the internal lighting chamber. The light-emitting channel(s) is offset in relation to the central longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A vehicle interior illumination device includes an illumination lamp that is provided in a vehicle interior and is configured to be turned on to illuminate the vehicle interior, a detector that detects a condition to have the illumination lamp to be turned on, and a controller that controls a lighting of the illumination lamp. When the condition is detected by the detector, the controller lights the illumination lamp with a first light amount and when the condition is not detected by the detector, the controller lights the illumination lamp with a second light amount smaller than the first light amount.

Abstract: A process for adaptive output of a warning message in a vehicle with at least one output unit. A driver-assistance system of the vehicle generates a warning signal for output of the warning message and transmits this signal to a control unit. At least one capture unit captures data about the direction of attention of the driver of the vehicle and transmits the captured data to the control unit. The control unit generates, as a function of the captured data about the direction of attention of the driver, an output signal for output the warning message by the at least one output unit. Also disclosed is a system for executing the process and a vehicle having the disclosed system.

Abstract: In a vehicle equipped with a vehicle sound system, determining a virtual fixed gear ratio; determining a virtual RPM based on the virtual fixed gear ratio; generating a set of harmonic signals based on the virtual RPM, the harmonic signals being sine-wave signals proportional to harmonics of the virtual RPM; processing the harmonic signals to produce a set of processed harmonic signals; and in the vehicle sound system, transducing the processed harmonic signals to acoustic energy thereby to produce an engine sound within a passenger cabin of the vehicle.

Abstract: A device may receive a request for imaging of a particular location. The device may identify one or more sensors associated with imaging the particular location. The device may select a sensor, of the one or more sensors, for imaging the particular location. The sensor may be associated with an autonomous vehicle. The device may cause the autonomous vehicle to move the sensor to the particular location. The device may receive imaging of the particular location based on causing the autonomous vehicle to move the sensor to the particular location. The device may selectively combine the imaging of the particular location with archived other imaging of the particular location. The device may provide imaging of the particular location to fulfill the request for imaging of the particular location based on selectively combining the imaging of the particular location with archived imaging of the particular location.

Abstract: A watercraft may include a safety system having an imaging component and a control component. The control component may modify the operation of the watercraft based on images from the imaging component. The imaging component may include a thermal imaging component and a non-thermal imaging component. The watercraft may include more than one imaging component disposed around the periphery of the watercraft to monitor a volume surrounding the watercraft for objects in the water such as debris, a person, and/or dock structures. Operating the watercraft based on the images may include operating propulsion and/or steering systems of the watercraft based on a detected object. The control component may operate the propulsion and/or steering systems to disable a propeller when a swimmer is detected, to avoid detected debris, and/or to perform or assist in performing docking maneuvers. The imaging components may include compact thermal imaging modules mounted on or within the hull of the watercraft.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for a vehicle and for associated methods for handling contact detection of the vehicle. The vehicle includes a computer and a communications system. The communications system is configured to provide the computer of the vehicle with wireless communication with a cloud services system that includes a database that stores a user account that identifies the vehicles as registered with the cloud services system. The user account identifies settings for the vehicle and information for notifying a user of the vehicle. The vehicle includes a plurality of sensors associated to sides of the vehicle, such that contact with a specific side of the vehicle is identified using a sensor of the plurality of sensors. The vehicle further includes a plurality of cameras integrated in the vehicle to enable capturing of image data of an area around the vehicle.

Abstract: A door-mounted side view camera system for use with a vehicle having an interior cabin and a pair of side doors selectively providing access to the interior cabin includes a first video camera mounted to an exterior surface of one of the side doors, the first video camera being directed rearwardly of the vehicle and configured to capture video footage when energized. The side view camera system includes a first visual display positioned in the interior cabin of the vehicle and in data communication with the first video camera, the first video camera configured to display the video footage captured by the first video camera. In an embodiment, the side view camera includes a second side view camera mounted proximate the other side door and a second visual display mounted to a dashboard within the interior cabin of the vehicle.

Abstract: In a vehicle mirror, a heat generating body of a heater generates heat so as to heat a mirror body. A central side portion and an outer peripheral side portion of the heat generating body configure a thick portion and a thin portion, and the thin portion generates a smaller amount of heat than the thick portion, such that a heating density of the mirror body by the heat generating body is lower on an outer peripheral side portion of the mirror body than at a central side portion of the mirror body. Accordingly, the temperature of an outer peripheral portion of the mirror body can be suppressed from rising suddenly on progression from the outer peripheral side toward the central side of the mirror body, thereby enabling stress arising in the outer peripheral portion of the mirror body to be suppressed.

Abstract: A passenger vehicle includes a windshield and a mirror. The mirror is positioned to view objects toward a rear of the passenger vehicle reflected off of the mirror. The mirror blocks a field of view of a user through the windshield.

Abstract: A vehicle having a storage compartment includes a floor defining a track, a plurality of panels pivotally connected to the floor, and an arm pivotally attached to an upper portion of each of the panels. The arm is adapted to be pivoted to a folded position in the plane of the panel to a floor supported position connected to the track. The arm is also adapted to be pivoted to a panel supported position connected to an adjacent panel.

Abstract: A vehicle trim panel assembly includes a body defining a storage compartment and an access opening to that storage compartment. The body includes a front storage compartment wall. The access opening is provided in communication with the storage compartment. Further the body includes a slot in the front wall that is open to the access opening and in communication with the storage compartment.

Abstract: A C-shaped utility bracket with tensioner designed to attach to the awning leg of an RV or motorhome. The inner surface of the device is padded to provide both secure fit and prevent marring. On one end of the threaded tensioning rod is a unique rack consisting of 6 slotted locations for storage and stacking. On the opposite end of the tensioner is an eye bolt used as an alternative attaching point for ropes, lines, etc. The tensioning rod components, consisting of the eyebolt and slotted rack, are connected via a coupling union. Appropriately sized nuts are provided and threaded to the tensioning rod at the outsides of the clamp so as to provide stabilizing compression upon the awning leg.

Abstract: A cap for the cargo bed of a pickup truck has a rigid internal frame with spaced front and rear frame members connected by longitudinally extending upper side rails and longitudinally extending bottom plates, said frame being supported on side walls of the pickup truck. A lightweight shell extends over the rigid frame and is supported on the side walls of the truck. A plurality of posts are attached to the side rails and extend vertically through holes formed in the shell and have one or more storage racks attached to the posts whereby all of the weight of the storage racks and cargo supported thereon is transmitted through the internal frame and supported by the truck body. The frame members are formed of T-slotted members providing support for sundry items inside the shell.

Abstract: The invention provides a vehicle rooftop-mounted cargo container of rigid design that has the capability of sliding forward or rearward in the direction of travel of the vehicle on semi permanent mounting points while remaining attached to the vehicle, and that has the means to selectively keep the container from sliding forward or rearward upon the mounting points, and that also has the capability of being assembled as a container into various lengths using only a few interchangeable component parts.

Abstract: A bicycle carrier rack mountable to a vehicle includes a hub having an elongate member with a plurality of teeth disposed on an external surface of the elongate member. An upper mounting member is rotatably coupled to the hub and configured to abut against the vehicle and a lower mounting member is coupled to the hub and configured to abut against the vehicle. A latch having a locked position and an unlocked position is coupled to the upper mounting member. The latch is interferingly fitted against one or more teeth of the elongate member in the locked position and positioned away from the elongate member in the unlocked position, and the upper mounting member is rotatable about the elongate member when the latch is in the unlocked position and fixed about the elongate member when the latch is in the locked position.

Abstract: A bicycle carrier rack mountable to a vehicle includes a mounting member configured to abut against the vehicle and a flexible strap coupled to the mounting member, the flexible strap having a free end. A blocker is disposed at the free end of the flexible strap and a hooked end piece is removably coupled to the free end of the flexible strap. The hooked end piece includes a distal end having a hooked portion and a proximal end. A cover has a passage extending therethrough from a first end of the cover to a second end of the cover. The cover is slidably disposed about the flexible strap and configured to enclose the blocker and a portion of the hooked end piece within an interior of the cover. The blocker inhibits movement of the flexible strap through the proximal end of the hooked end piece in the proximal direction.

Abstract: A camera and production technique for an ADAS. The camera lens and image sensor are positioned along multiple axes using a target located at a first distance from the lens to establish a first relative position between the lens and the image sensor. The first relative position between the lens and the image sensor is modified by a predetermined amount for an object located a second distance from the lens. The second distance is larger than the first distance.

Abstract: A magnet fastener assembly includes a carrier having a body including a magnet seat with a conical bottom wall and an outer rim wall. A magnet cup is received within the rim wall overlying the conical bottom wall. Further a magnet is held in the magnet cup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer structural component (84, 110, 120, 170) comprising a first and a second fibre-composite layer (102, 104, 122, 124, 172, 174) and a foam layer (106, 126, 176), arranged in between, made of foamed plastics material, wherein the first and the second fibre-composite layer (102, 104, 122, 124, 172, 174) each have at least one fibrous layer (4, 16, 18, 24) made of a fibre material, said fibrous layer being embedded in a thermoplastic-based matrix (8, 20). The structural component has an anchoring structure (140) for attaching to a force introduction element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a load compartment cover having sound-absorbing characteristics. A load compartment is provided between the rear seats and a tailgate. The load compartment cover is embodied from a sound-absorbing partition that is arranged in a space above a base of the load compartment and is embodied from a material that is in part permeable to sound waves. A load compartment cover of this type is to be easily handled in practice and is not to comprise any disadvantages associated with known load compartment covers. This is achieved by virtue of the fact that the partition is formed from multiple, preferably two, thin sheets that are arranged spaced apart one above the other. The thin sheets are provided with a micro perforation and only one air cushion is provided between the thin sheets.

Abstract: An attachment structure between an exterior member and a posterior attaching component to be attached to the exterior member includes: the exterior member that has a tube body shape and is included in a wire harness that has one or a plurality of conductive paths, the exterior member covering the conductive path. The exterior member includes a straight tube section that has a straight shape and is an attachment target section of the posterior attaching component. Multiple protrusions are formed on an outer surface of the straight tube section and include a plurality of protrusion groups arranged in rows, each of the plurality of protrusion groups includes the protrusions arranged at predetermined pitches in a tube axial direction, and the multiple protrusions are configured to be inserted into an annular wall of the posterior attaching component.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure involve an apparatus and/or method for a modular communication system for use in a tractor trailer to monitor and/or control various components associated within the trailer. In one particular embodiment, the communication system includes encryption/decryption controller boards configured to encrypt/encode messages or signals received at the boards for transmission along a transmission media between the front controller board and rear controller board. Further, one or both of the controller boards may be configured to decrypt/decode messages or signals received at the boards from the other controller board and perform a function in response to the decrypted message. The communication system may also integrate and communicate with several modules within or associated with the trailer, such as sensors, locators, or communication mechanisms.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for providing a supply voltage for operating an electrical device in a vehicle having a battery for producing the supply voltage. The battery is connected to a supply-voltage terminal for providing the supply voltage. A contacting apparatus contacts a replaceable battery for providing a charging voltage for charging the battery. In dependence on a state of charge of the battery, the replaceable battery can be electrically coupled to the main battery or disconnected from the main battery by way of the coupling apparatus.

Abstract: Short range wireless location and motion sensing devices and reporting methods are provided herein. An example device includes a housing configured to couple with a power port of a vehicle. The housing includes a wireless interface, a motion sensor that senses at least one of velocity, acceleration, and orientation of the vehicle, a processor and a memory that stores logic that is executed by the processor to receive motion signals from the motion sensor and transmit the motion signals on the wireless interface to a mobile device that is communicatively coupled with the wireless adapter.

Abstract: A vehicle pre-crash seat belt device includes: a buckle moving mechanism that moves a buckle, with which a tongue that has a webbing inserted therein engages, between a normal position and a raised position that is further toward a seat upper side than the normal position; a retractor that includes: a spool and a lock mechanism that locks rotation of the spool in the pull-out direction, and that releases the locked state by causing rotation of the spool in the take-up direction; and a controller that, due to a signal from a collision prediction sensor that predicts a collision of a vehicle, causes rotation of the spool in the take-up direction and increases tension acting on the webbing, and actuates the buckle moving mechanism to move the buckle from the normal position toward the raised position in a case in which the vehicle collision has been avoided.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a sensor that outputs an impact signal and a processing device that is programmed to calculate an acceleration envelope from the impact signal, determine a number of times the impact signal crosses a predetermined threshold, and determine whether the impact signal represents a pedestrian impact. Whether the impact is a pedestrian impact is based at least in part on the acceleration envelope and the number of times the impact signal crosses the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A vehicle equipped with an operator presence detector comprises an optional first detector located and configured to detect an object positioned over a threshold to the operator compartment; a second detector located and configured to detect an operator's left lower extremity when the left lower extremity is located in the operator compartment; and a third detector located and configured to detect an operator's right lower extremity when the right lower extremity is located in the operator compartment. The second detector and the third detector are positioned such that (i) an operator cannot use the left lower extremity to trigger both the second detector and the third detector and (ii) an operator cannot use the right lower extremity to trigger both the second detector and the third detector.

Abstract: An anti-rollover device for a vehicle includes at least two safety legs, each arranged at respective sides of the vehicle, and having a free end portion and an opposite end portion constrained to the vehicle, through which the safety legs are connected to the vehicle movably between a rest position and a support safety position in order to stop a lateral rollover of the vehicle. The device also includes an actuator for moving each leg from the rest position to the support safety position; a sensor for measuring a quantity related to an early rollover condition of the vehicle, the sensor configured for producing a measurement signal; an automatic controller for receiving the measurement signal and for sending the control signal to the actuator, so that in case of a rollover condition at least one of the legs moves from the rest position to the support safety position.

Abstract: A vehicle seat has an airbag module arranged in a seat bottom cushion. The seat bottom cushion is covered by a cover and comprises at least a first, relatively softer, “comfort” foam element adjacent to the cover and a second, relatively harder or firmer, “protective” foam element. The airbag module is positioned within a cavity defined in and by the second foam element so that it is at least partially surrounded by the harder second foam to protect the airbag module from downward forces applied to the seat bottom.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fixing structure for an inflator and an airbag, in which the inflator and the airbag are fixed by a fixing member, including the fixing member being a lower fixing member that supports and fixes the inflator from a lower surface side of a plate portion, the lower fixing member having a tubular wall portion and a flange portion formed at an opening at one end, the tubular wall portion having an inner surface in a shape that is fitted to a circumferential wall surface including a lower annular step surface of the inflator housing, the flange portion having a plurality of bolt holes, the lower fixing member having the tubular wall portion abutting against the circumferential wall surface, which includes the annular step surface of the inflator housing on the lower surface side of the plate portion, and the flange portion abutting against a lower surface of the plate portion, and the airbag and the lower fixing member being fixed with a bolt and a nut mounted through the ai

Abstract: A seat arrangement for a vehicle includes a side airbag. The seat arrangement includes a support frame to which the side airbag is fixed in position and which is upholstered by an upholstery member. A cover terminates the seat arrangement toward an outer side. A tear seam is provided for an abrupt opening of the cover by the side airbag. A non-expandable surface structure is provided at both sides of the tear seam, which is counter-supported on the seat arrangement.

Abstract: An airbag includes at least one panel defining an interior of the airbag, and a divider positioned in the interior so as to divide the interior into an upper chamber and a lower chamber. A valve mechanism is operatively coupled to the divider for restricting a flow of gases from the lower chamber into the upper chamber. The valve mechanism is structured such that an actuation response time of the valve in attenuating or impeding gas flow from the lower chamber into the upper chamber is proportional to the pressure differential between the upper and lower chambers.

Abstract: An airbag (10) has a first tier of material (11) and a second tier of material (12). The second tier (12) at least partially overlaps the first tier (11). The first and second tiers (11, 12) are joined together by one or more rows of a sealed stitch seam (20). The sealed stitch seam (20) has a plurality of thread stitches (30) extending from one exterior side (14) through to the opposite exterior side (16) of the at least partially overlapped first and second tiers (11, 12). The thread stitches (30) are coated in each exterior side (14, 16) with a seam coating material (40). The seam coating material (40) is either applied over the stitches (30) on one exterior side (14 or 16) and flows through to the opposite side (14 or 16) through thread holes (52) formed upon the creation of the seam (20) or is applied to both exterior sides (14, 16) and flows into the thread holes (52) to encapsulate and seal the seam (20).

Abstract: Provided is an air bag device such that a tear line can be efficiently cleaved. An air bag device is provided with: an air bag folded in such a manner as to be expandable by gas from an inflator; a packing cloth wrapping the folded air bag; and a pair of front and rear lids that close an air bag housing portion and that are both-opened as the tear line at the center is cleaved upon deployment. The packing cloth includes an opening portion. The opening portion is positioned at substantially the center in the left-right direction of an automobile with respect to the pair of front and rear lids and is offset forwardly of the automobile.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas generator wherein a diffuser portion having a gas discharge port is disposed at one end of a cylindrical housing; an ignition device is disposed at the other end of the cylindrical housing; an axially-movable metallic partition wall having a plurality of through-holes is disposed between the ignition device and the diffuser portion; a space between the partition wall and the ignition device is an ignition device chamber charged with a molded article of a first gas generating agent; a space between the partition wall and the diffuser portion is a combustion chamber charged with a molded article of a second gas generating agent; the partition wall has a circular bottom surface and an annular wall extending, in a single direction, perpendicularly to an outer circumference of the circular bottom surface, and the circular bottom surface is disposed so as to be on the diffuser portion side; the ignition device has an igniter having a disk-shaped ignition portion protruding towar

Abstract: A vehicle seat belt system (20) has a seat belt webbing (22) which is attached to a tongue (30) that fastens into a buckle mechanism (6) fixed to a load bearing part of the vehicle. The belt system (20) has a seat belt retractor (40), a seat belt webbing (22) with a lap belt portion (23) appropriately anchored and shoulder harness portion (25) , a self-adjustable webbing guide (65) and a vertical strap webbing (55). The self-adjusting webbing guide (65) includes a pivoting guide (66) connected to a locking mechanism (70) activated by a forward movement of the occupant (1, 100) extending the shoulder webbing (25).

Abstract: In a through anchor, it enables a piece to be moved to an attachment position of the piece in a metal core by moving the piece toward a vehicle front lower side in a state in which a lower end portion of a guide portion of a guide groove of the piece is abutted with a guide projection formed at a metal core lower portion of the metal core.

Abstract: A buckle device includes: a buckle body that retains a tongue through which a webbing worn across an occupant is inserted; a fixing plate that is fixed to a vehicle seat; a wire harness that is connected to the buckle body; and a coupling webbing that is formed in a belt shape and that couples the buckle body and the fixing plate together. The buckle device further includes a boot that covers the coupling webbing in a state in which a part of the wire harness is disposed inside the boot, and that includes a projection shaped portion that restricts movement of the wire harness in the width direction of the coupling webbing.

Abstract: A buckle device includes a buckle body that retains a tongue through which a webbing worn across an occupant is inserted; a fixing plate that is fixed to a vehicle seat and that includes a coupling webbing insertion hole; and a coupling webbing that is formed in a belt shape and that couples the buckle body and the fixing plate together. The buckle device further includes a boot that covers the coupling webbing. Moreover, the boot is provided with an engagement protrusion portion that engages with the coupling webbing insertion hole so as to suppress rattling of the boot against the fixing plate.

Abstract: A seat belt retractor comprising a gimbaled vehicle sensor (100) having a gimbal (160) rotationally movable relative to a housing (120) fixed to a portion of the retractor, the retractor including a force generator (70) generating a radial force which upon movement of the gimbal creates a tangential torque to slow or damp the motion of the gimbal relative to the housing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a combination fuel monitoring and anti-theft device and system for monitoring fuel load and preventing fuel theft. The device and system provide real-time information, relating to fuel load and consumption, which is transmittable to a remote receiver.

Abstract: A method of controlling vehicle driving is described. The method may include detecting that a mobile device is paired with a proxy device associated with a vehicle. The method may additionally include generating an approval signal responsive to detecting that the mobile device is paired with the proxy device. The method may additionally include sending the approval signal to the proxy device. The approval signal may authorize the proxy device to send a secret code to the vehicle to activate one or more vehicle functions associated with the vehicle. The method may additionally include detecting that the vehicle is in a drive mode responsive to an activation of the one or more vehicle functions. The method may additionally include performing one or more driving control functions responsive to detecting that the vehicle is in the drive mode.

Abstract: The operation of a conventional cellular telecommunications transceiver that forms part of a vehicle's telematics system can be selectively changed in order to provide telephone calls by providing the transceiver with a second and different SIM card. Providing a second SIM card, however, will disable telematics service that can include stolen vehicle tracking. A personal identification number or PIN is thus required in order for the information that is stored in an external, user-provided SIM card to be used by a telematics system transceiver rather than the information stored in a built-in SIM card that is provided by a telematics system operator/provider.

Abstract: An access control system for activating functionalities of a motor vehicle using a remote control includes: the remote control; an access control unit located in the motor vehicle, configured to communicate with the remote control via radiofrequency signals; one or more components for locating a user via a location of the remote control by determining the position of the remote control in an environment close to the motor vehicle or inside the motor vehicle, the environment being divided into a plurality of predetermined zones; one or more components for associating the determined position of the remote control with a single zone of the plurality of predetermined zones; and a detection unit, the detection unit being configured to detect a control event, the control event being provided for activation of at least one functionality of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a windscreen wiping device (100) for a vehicle, comprising a wiper blade (2) with an elongate upper part (10) and an elongate lower part (12), which are configured to be at least partially bendable. Furthermore, a plurality of connecting elements (18) for connecting the upper part (10) and the lower part (12) are provided, said connecting elements being spaced apart from one another along a longitudinal extent (8) of the wiper blade (2) and being designed to permit a movement of the upper part (10) and of the lower part relative to each other with a movement component along a longitudinal extent (8) of the wiper blade (2). Furthermore, the windscreen wiping device (100) comprises a fastening device. The fastening device comprises a wiper-blade-side fastening part (20) and a fastening element (50).

Abstract: The present invention provides a wiper blade, the wiper blade comprises: a wiper frame including an elastic main frame, a connector, an elastic sub-frame, and hanging hooks for hanging-up the sub-frame through the main frame; and a rubber wiper strip which is hung-up by the sub-frame, the wiper strip having a web sheet to be in contact with a windshield glass, one surface of the web sheet being a smooth surface, the other surface of the web sheet being provided with protrusions which are densely arranged for performing sweeping. The wiper strip has a non-symmetric configuration with respect to a y axis in an x axis, and the non-symmetric configuration is made so that a thickness of a half in which the protrusions are provided of the web sheet is greater than a thickness of a half in which the smooth surface is present of the web sheet.