Abstract: A seat cushion extension apparatus for a vehicle seat includes an extension unit slidable from a front end portion of a seat frame in a vehicle to a position disposed forwards of the front end portion of the seat frame, locking units for locking the extension unit with respect to the seat frame at a locking position, and allowing the extension unit to be slidable such that the extension unit protrudes forwards of the seat frame at a release position, and a lever for controlling the locking units between the locking position and the release position. The extension unit is supported by guide shafts to be movable forwards and rearwards in housings fixed to the seat frame. The guide shafts are locked in the housings at the locking position and are movable with respect to the seat frame at the release position.

Abstract: A cushion has provisions for a support (3), to attach a gear box (5), and an other support (2) to attach a rail (11), on which a slider (12) travels back and forth. The slider (12) is pushed along the rail (11) by a lead screw (7) actuated by a worm gear/nut (6), rotated by a worm (10). The worm gear/gear nut (6) and the worm (10) are part of the gear box (5). The worm (10) has a kinematic couple (8) connecting to a motor (9), which is the original source of power in the system. The slider (12) is coated with a nylon skate (14), and is provided with a rotating joint B, which accommodates one end of the link (13). The other end of the link(13) is attached to a paddle (1) through an other rotation joint C. When the motor (9) rotates the worm (10), the worm gear/nut (6) rotates and pushes the lead screw (7) forward together with the slide (12), along the rails (11).

Abstract: A seat mounting apparatus of a vehicle, including a plurality of seat tracks mounted in the vehicle; a plurality of seat sliders at least equal in number to a number of the plurality of seat tracks, each of the plurality of seat sliders being slidable along one of the plurality of seat tracks; and a seat mounting bracket that aligns and fixes a relative position in the direction of a number of the plurality of seat sliders equal to the number of the plurality of seat tracks.

Abstract: A seat arrangement apparatus for a vehicle seat that includes at least two tracks fixed to a floor of a vehicle each track including a base separating a first hollow portion and a second hollow portion, at least two seat mounting assemblies movable along the at least two tracks, and a stopper movably installed inside each of the at least two tracks between the at least two seat mounting assemblies to prevent the at least two seat mounting assemblies from touching each other when positioned together.

Abstract: A seat back adjuster for a vehicle seat, said seat back adjuster having at least a fitting upper part, a fitting lower part and a fitting arranged therebetween, wherein a separate adapter is arranged on a side of the fitting upper part or of the fitting lower part facing away from the fitting, said adapter being fixed on the fitting through an opening in the fitting upper part or in the fitting lower part, and wherein a control lever is provided which is arranged on the side of the adapter facing away from the fitting and is interlockingly and/or frictionally connected to the adapter.

Abstract: A vehicle seat (1) has a seat segment (14) including a first seating location (11) having a first backrest (21), a second seating location (12) having a second backrest (22), and a seat part (24). The first backrest (21) and the second backrest (22) are connected to the seat part (24) and can be pivoted about a pivot axis (A) in relation to the seat part (24). A first fitting (61) has a first fitting part which is connected to the seat part (24) in a rotationally fixed manner and a second fitting part which is connected to the first backrest (21) in a rotationally fixed manner. A second fitting (62) has a first fitting part which is connected to the first backrest (21) in a rotationally fixed manner and a second fitting part which is connected to the second backrest (22) in a rotationally fixed manner.

Abstract: A release mechanism generates a force on a cable to operate an adjustment mechanism or the like in a seat or other device. The release mechanism includes a rotor, a housing, a spring, and a cover that attaches to the housing. The spring generates a torque, and the spring also axially biases the rotor into engagement with the cover to prevent rattling.

Abstract: A vehicle floor assembly includes a floor frame, first panel, second panel, first hinge, second hinge, third hinge, and door member. The floor frame defines a stowage cavity adapted to receive a seat assembly in a stowed position. The second panel defines an aperture that extends through the second panel to be in communication with the stowage cavity. The first hinge couples the first panel to the second panel. The second hinge couples the second panel to the floor frame. The door member is coupled to the second panel by the third hinge. The door member is moveable relative to the second panel between an open position wherein the aperture of the second panel is open to permit access to the stowage cavity, and a closed position wherein the door member covers the aperture to prevent access to the stowage cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle seat (1) comprising a seat part (2) and a backrest (3). Said vehicle seat comprises a rear fitting part (5) which is connected to the backrest and a front fitting part (4) which is connected to the seat part. The rear fitting part is coupled to the front fitting part.

Abstract: In an initial position, a movable plate (50) is rotatably connected to a fixed plate (40) by a connecting mechanism (70) (a shaft member (80) and a groove (72)). In a switching position, the movable plate (50) is slidably connected to the fixed plate (40) by the connecting mechanism (70) in a manner that enables the movable plate (50) to slide toward a seat width direction center side. When the movable plate (50) is pushed toward the seat width direction center side by the bladder (60), the movable plate (50) and a support pad are rotated from the initial position to the switching position. Then, the movable plate (50) that has rotated to the switching position is pushed toward the seat width direction center side, by the bladder (60), and the movable plate (50) and the sup port pad slide from the switching position toward the seat width direction center side.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat back, and a headrest that is provided above the seat back. The headrest includes a pair of stays that form a part of a skeleton of the headrest, a pair of panel members that sandwich parts of the pair of stays from front and rear or above and below so as to connect the stays with each other, and are joined to each other through outer peripheries so as to form a space inside and form a part of the skeleton of the headrest, a cushion material that covers the pair of panel members and the parts of the pair of stays, and a dynamic damper arranged inside the space.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat back and headrest provided with a stay, a pair of panel members that sandwich a part of the stay from front and rear or above and below, and joined to each other through outer peripheries so as to form a space inside, a cushion material formed so as to cover the panel members and the part of the stay, and a dynamic damper arranged inside the space. The dynamic damper has a weight, and an elastic body that fastens the weight and has a leg part extending in a direction away from the weight. A part of the leg part is attached to the pair of panel members by being sandwiched by the pair of panel members.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a skeleton member, panel members that are attached to the skeleton member and has a space inside, and a dynamic damper that is provided with a weight and an elastic body and arranged inside the space. The weight is fixed by being fitted into a fitting part, the fitting part being provided in the elastic body and formed so as to encircle and be able to be fitted to a part of an outer periphery part of the weight. A part other than the fitting part in the elastic body is fixed to the panel members.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a seat (110) comprising a seating portion (112); a backrest (114) connected to the seating portion (112) and upstanding therefrom; restraining wings (116) configured to extend from opposing sides of the backrest (114) in a forward direction, and a protrusion (128) extending outwardly from an outer surface of each restraining wing (116). The restraining wings (116) are configured to flex in a direction towards one another.

Abstract: A surface structure of wadded seat, with a trim cover having a plurality of trim cover pieces backed with wadding members and sewed together at ends, further includes: first sewed portions, each formed by sewing two adjacent trim cover pieces at one end of each trim cover piece, while serving as seam allowance, the portions not backed with the wadding members; second sewed portions, each formed first by forming a continuous trim cover piece, then by laying a long wadding member on the backs of the wadding members, and finally by sewing, at both ends of the continuous trim cover piece, the wadding members on the backs of the trim cover pieces and the long wadding member; and third sewed portions, each formed by sewing, at both ends of each first sewed portion, the long wadding member to the end of each trim cover piece.

Abstract: A seat cushion adjusting apparatus includes: a nut support mechanism that supports a nut member on a frame of a seat cushion; and a variable mechanism that changes a length of the seat cushion based on an axial movement of a screw shaft screwed to the nut member, wherein the nut support mechanism allows the nut member and the screw shaft to be integrally tilted while restricting rotation of the nut member.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat frame made of metal; and a reinforcing member that is locally attached to a portion in which stress concentration occurs in the seat frame, the reinforcing member being attached in a state in which the reinforcing member disperses a stress, the reinforcing member having specific gravity smaller than specific gravity of the seat frame.

Abstract: A cooling and heating apparatus for a vehicle cup holder is provided that has an improved performance for cooling and heating a drink by directly cooling or heating the drink in the cup. The apparatus includes a cup having a thermoelectric module and a first electroconductive part on an outer surface thereof and a cup holder that has a heat dissipating member and a second electroconductive part. Additionally, a controller is connected to the thermoelectric module to realize an electrical closed circuit and is configured to adjust an amount of an electric current applied to the thermoelectric module based on a desired temperature to heat or cool a drink in the cup.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to rear drive axle suspension systems for OEM cargo truck and ambulance type vehicles and more particularly to a method and a means to provide said vehicles with a Two-Position suspension system, wherein Position-1 is for vehicle transport and Position-2 is for vehicle loading and unloading.

Abstract: A vehicle trailer system for loading, transporting and unloading a load includes a trailer front structure for attachment to a towing vehicle; a pivotable structure pivotally coupled to the trailer front structure and including a transversely-movable structure for a load to slide or roll thereupon. An actuator allows causing transverse movement of the transversely-movable structure relative to a main body of the pivotable structure. A carriage mounted for bidirectional travel on the main body of the pivotable structure, the carriage including a carriage hitch for pivotably coupling a load. The transversely-movable structure in combination with the pivotably coupling carriage hitch allow correcting virtually any misalignments between the cargo container and the trailer, and clearing virtually any obstacle, in such a way that cargo containers will be able to be loaded and unloaded by small vehicles and in practically any location.

Abstract: A blower drive system for a vehicle such as a vacuum truck includes a blower including a blower input shaft and a blower housing; a transfer case operably connected to transfer drive from the vehicle engine driveline to the blower input shaft; a frame bracket assembly including one or more connections to the vehicle chassis frame and one or more connections to the blower housing. The frame bracket assembly mounts the blower housing in a specified fixed angle with respect to ground and mounts the bottom of the blower housing in a specified fixed height above the vehicle chassis frame.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a combination small personal vehicle and housing unit trailer. More specifically the invention relates to a combination small personal vehicle and housing trailer wherein the housing unit is supported on top of the trailer frame and can accommodate a small personal vehicle for transport. Upon arrival at a destination the small personal vehicle can be unloaded from the housing unit and the housing unit can be disconnected and removed from the trailer frame. The housing unit includes a hitch for a small personal vehicle and the housing unit can then be towed by the small personal vehicle to a desired final location. In a preferred embodiment the housing includes a pair of skis coupled to the bottom thereof to facilitate the transportation of the housing unit over the snow. In this embodiment the floor of the housing unit also includes removable sections to facilitate the use of the housing unit for ice fishing.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an assembly and method for a fastener assembly for securing a flexible cover over an open enclosure employing corner members coupleable with angled corners of the open enclosure, a plurality of removeably attachable tie down members and fastening members and a strap for securing the flexible cover about the open enclosure and any cargo therein, and is particularly preferred to be used with a tarpaulin cover for a truck bed to provide a user friendly, efficient system for tying down cargo being transported in truck beds.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus for use in line with a chain or a strap tie-down assembly. When the chain or strap tie-down assembly is tightened on a commodity to prevent movement of the same during shipping, the apparatus compresses and stretches. During transport, if the commodity loosens and creates slack in the chain or tie-down assembly, the apparatus may decompress and shorten, thereby taking up the slack and maintaining tension in the chain or tie-down assembly to prevent or minimize loosening and damage of the commodity.

Abstract: A side rail of a floor assembly of a trailer, such as a flatbed trailer, including a channel formed in a top wall of the side rail and an aperture formed in the top wall of the side rail at a location spaced-apart from the channel. The channel extends along a length of the side rail and is configured to receive a first cargo restraint device therein. The aperture is configured to receive a second cargo restraint device therein.

Abstract: A strap-winding apparatus of the present disclosure has a coupling member fixedly coupled to a frame and adapted for coupling to a stationary object. The strap-winding apparatus further has a winding device fixedly coupled to the frame and comprising a sleeve, the sleeve adapted for rotatably receiving and retaining a drill bit on a first end and a winding fork on a second end.

Abstract: A cargo support device comprises an inner tube and an outer tube enclosing the inner tube. The inner tube can partially stretch out from the outer tube. A handle is hinged on the outer tube. There is a strip-shaped groove designed on the inner tube in the axial direction. A long toothed rack is embedded into the groove. There is a ratchet at the end of the handle, which meshes with the teeth on long toothed rack. The cargo support device can also comprise a locator which can lock the handle when the ratchet meshes with the teeth. The teeth on the cargo support device are not directly punched on the inner tube, but set on a separate long toothed rack embedded in the groove of the inner groove. This will properly increase the depth of the teeth.

Abstract: An elongate track is provided. The track includes an elongate member includes a plurality of first holes that disposed therealong and a plurality of second holes that are disposed along a length of the elongate member and extend through the first and second sides of the elongate member. Each of the plurality of second holes include an first portion that extends through the first side of the elongate member, and a cylindrical second portion that extends through the second side of the elongate member. The second side of the elongate member defines a plurality of projections that each coaxially surround one of the plurality of second holes.

Abstract: A vehicle headlight system can include a headlight controller and a lamp unit incorporating a high beam module, which can emit favorable marking lights while the headlight controller associates each of a shading driver and a swivel structure with a shading width setter and a swivel setter, respectively. When a forward vehicle does not exist in a forward direction, the headlight systems can provide favorable light distribution patterns by overlapping the light distribution pattern projected from the high beam module with each of light distribution patterns for a high and low beam. When the forward vehicle exists, the headlight system can prevent the lamp unit from emitting a glare type light to the forward vehicle. Thus, the disclosed subject matter can provide vehicle headlight systems, which can emit favorable light patterns toward a pedestrian as a marking light, and which can provide favorable light distribution patterns to drive at night.

Abstract: A headlight device includes a light source, a base member, a light distribution formation member, a rotary member, a projection lens and a transmission mechanism. The base member holds the light source. The light distribution formation member forms a light distribution pattern. The rotary member holds the light distribution formation member and is held by the base member to be rotatable. The projection lens is held by the rotary member to be rotatable around a rotation axis orthogonal to a rotation axis. The transmission mechanism includes a transmission member for transmitting a rotation amount of the rotary member with respect to the base member to the projection lens and rotates the projection lens according to the rotation of the rotary member with respect to the base member.

Abstract: A method for operating an electronically-controlled headlamp system of a motor vehicle capable of generating different light distributions, including a high-beam distribution and a low-beam distribution. The roadway region illuminated by the headlamps during the adjustment of the high-beam distribution comprises a high-beam region and a dimmed region, and the border between the high-beam region and the dimmed region is defined by at least one high-beam edge. An electronic headlamp controller is operable to displace or move the high-beam edge at a rate that is variable depending on a current driving scenario. The driving scenario may include a condition of a vehicle environment, a traffic scenario, a vehicle state, and an activity of vehicle driver. The transition duration between two different light intensities, the light-intensity adaptation, and the separation between a high-beam edge and an object (such as another vehicle), may also be varied depending on the driving scenario.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a trailer hitch assembly includes a first sensor sensing the position of a kingpin of a trailer relative to a throat of a hitch plate, a second sensor sensing a position of the locking mechanism movable between locked and unlocked positions, a control circuit coupled with the first sensor and determining whether the first sensor indicates a proper location of the kingpin relative to the throat and whether the second sensor indicates that the locking mechanism is in the locked position, and a light source proximate the throat of the kingpin and activated when the control circuit determines that the kingpin is properly located and that the locking mechanism is in the locked position, such that the light source illuminates the throat and the kingpin assisting visual inspection of the position of the kingpin relative to the throat.

Abstract: A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, activating hazard lights of an electrified vehicle in response to a high voltage battery disconnect event.

Abstract: The present invention provides a child car seat alert mechanism that includes weight sensors for determining the presence of a child in the car seat. The child car seat alert mechanism is installed in car whereby the weight sensors activate an indicator for informing a user that the child remains in the child car seat. The car seat alert mechanism whereby the weight sensors activate an indicator for informing a user that the child remains in the child car seat unbuckled and also the driver/passenger is alerted to a child exiting the child car seat after the engine has started. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a child car seat alert mechanism that reminds the driver of the vehicle that the vehicle has stopped and the child remains buckled in the child car seat.

Abstract: There is provide a control unit for an electrically driven vehicle that is charged by an exterior power supply being inserted into a charging inlet that can be closed by an opening and closing device, including a vehicle state determination module that determines whether or not the electrically driven vehicle is in a charging prohibited state, and a warning control module that controls a warning device for issuing a warning to activate the warning device when the electrically driven vehicle satisfies a warning condition, wherein the warning condition is such that the vehicle state determination module determines that the electrically driven vehicle is in the charging prohibited state and that the opening and closing device is switched to an opened state.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for assisting a maneuvering procedure of a vehicle. In the course of a method for assisting a maneuvering procedure of a vehicle, image data relating to the environment of the vehicle are registered by using at least one vehicle-specific sensor provided on the vehicle, and on the basis of these image data a visual representation of the environment of the vehicle is transmitted to the driver, said method having the following steps: receiving further image data relating to the environment of the vehicle that were registered by at least one external sensor, linking the image data received from this external sensor with the image data registered by the at least one vehicle-specific sensor, and transmitting a visual representation of the environment of the vehicle to the driver on the basis of the linked image data.

Abstract: A driving assistance device includes: an imaging unit; a projection unit that projects an image based on image information from the imaging unit toward a projection surface; and an adjustment unit that is configured to form image information that an image sensor of the imaging unit acquires to be adjusted image information that is adjusted for the projection surface, wherein the adjustment unit includes an optical correction structure that causes the image sensor to acquire the adjusted image information by optical correction.

Abstract: A driver lift device lifts a driver to enter an elevated cab on farm equipment or the like. The device includes an elongated post vertically mounted to a vehicle proximate an entry into a cab of the vehicle. Each of a top end and a bottom end of an elongated pole is coupled to the post such that the pole is positioned in parallel spaced relationship to the post. The pole extends through the tube wherein the tube is slidable along the pole. A foot support coupled to the tube. A winch is coupled to the top end of the pole and a cable is coupled to and extends between the winch and the tube such that operation of the winch elevates and lowers the foot support on the pole.

Abstract: A flexible step assembly for a vehicle configured to provide stability when being mounted by a user. The flexible step assembly includes a top-plate secured on the top of each side member through a backing plate. The top-plate each seat in a recess of an upper member that is connected to the vehicle and the top-plate and the upper member are connected by a resilient connection such that they can separate by an impact load but will be recoupled by the resilient connection. The top-plate is substantially bisected by its connection to the backing plate so that the backing plates are each substantially centered on the top plates.

Abstract: An automated retractable step system is has at least one linkage subassembly for attachment to a vehicle frame. A step is attached to the linkage subassembly and is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. An actuator is coupled with the linkage subassembly for moving the step between the stowed and deployed positions. A sensor subassembly includes a sensing electrode and a reference electrode disposed adjacent to the sensing electrode and a driven shield electrode extending generally parallel to and in a spaced relationship with the sensing electrode and the reference electrode. A controller is electrically connected to the sensing electrode and to the reference electrode and to the driven shield electrode. The controller is also electrically connected to the actuator for controlling the actuator to move the step between the stowed position and the deployed position in response to the signal from the sensor subassembly.

Abstract: A driver lift device lifts a driver to enter an elevated cab on farm equipment or the like. The device includes an elongated post vertically mounted to a vehicle proximate an entry into a cab of the vehicle. Each of a top end and a bottom end of a pole is coupled to the post such that the pole is positioned in parallel spaced relationship to the post. Each of a plurality of rollers is coupled to a housing defining a vertical path through the housing. The pole extends through the vertical path. A foot support is coupled to the housing. A winch is coupled to the top end of the pole. A strap couples the housing to the winch whereby operation of the winch elevates and lowers the foot support on the pole.

Abstract: A cargo cover assembly for a vehicle seat split seatback includes a plurality of retractors and a flexible panel configured to deploy from and retract into each retractor. At least one support rod is associated with each flexible panel, configured for releasably coupling inboard ends of adjacent aligned support rods to define a substantially transverse flexible panel support rib.

Abstract: A lid attached storage device includes: a box body having an opening; left and right lid bodies configured to cover left and right sides of the opening; and left and right opening and closing mechanisms configured to respectively cause the left and right lid bodies to be slidable in the front and rear direction and rotatable in the up and down direction with respect to the box body, each of the left and right opening and closing mechanisms including: a base member; a rotational support portion configured to support the base member so as to be rotatable in the up and down direction about a left or right side of the box body with respect to the box body; and a slide portion configured to slide the lid body in the front and rear direction with respect to the base member.

Abstract: A component for vehicle interior is disclosed. The component comprises a base, a bin and a cover. The cover is configured to move relative to the base from a closed position to cover the bin to an intermediate position to partially uncover the bin to an open position to uncover the bin. A button is coupled to the cover. The component comprises a link coupled to the cover and a latch. The link is configured to secure the cover to the base and/or release cover from the base at the closed position, the intermediate position and the open position. The latch comprises two arms. The link is configured to translate downward movement of the button into lateral movement of the two arms between an extended position and a retracted position. The two arms engage with the base to secure the cover to the base when the two arms are at the extended position. The two arms disengage with the base to release the cover from the base when the two arms are at the retracted position.

Abstract: A load carrier foot includes a support body having a support surface configured to rest against a first surface of a vehicle, a first bracket configured to grip about a second surface of the vehicle, a second bracket configured to grip about a third surface of the vehicle, and a tensioning arrangement configured to impart a clamping force at between the support surface and the first and the second brackets to retain the load carrier foot to the vehicle. The first and the second brackets are pivotally connected to each other. A load carrying foot according to the present invention has relatively few components while still providing a rigid and strong connection to the vehicle.

Abstract: The present application includes a system and method of loading and transporting objects in remote areas. The system includes a hitch mount to engage a receiver on a vehicle. A lift arm is pivotally coupled to the hitch mount and is configured to operate between a first position and a second position through the use of a lifting member. The lifting member is optionally motorized and may receive energy through a connector in communication with the vehicle or receive energy through a battery associated with the lifting member. By articulating the lift arm, the attachment member is lowered to ground level to permit loading without needing to lift the object and raised for safe transportation. The weight of the system and any contents are carried by the vehicle directly through the receiver.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an inflatable carrier for use on a vehicle. The inflatable carrier can include securing straps to secure the air filled carrier to the vehicle and transportable item securing straps to secure a transportable item to the air filled carrier. The air filled carrier can be inflatable and deflatable (i.e., the air filed carrier can be inflated and deflated). Also, the air filled carrier can include a tightening mechanism to tighten the securing straps and secure the air filled carrier to the vehicle and a transportable item securing mechanism that can be used to tighten the transportable item securing straps to secure the transportable item to the air filled carrier.

Abstract: A vehicle wiring harness retainer assembly and a method of securing a vehicle wiring harness are provided. The vehicle wiring harness retainer assembly may include a fastener head, a first strap, and a second strap. The fastener head may have a first opening and a second opening. The first strap may extend away from the first opening in a first direction. The second strap may extend away from the second opening in a second direction.

Abstract: A wire harness includes a power line that extends from a power-supply control box to supply electrical power to one or more power-requiring devices; a communication line that extends from the power-supply control box to perform communication with one or more communication devices; a plurality of area drivers that are coupled with the power line and the communication line and are coupled to three or more of devices out of the one or more power-requiring devices and the one or more communication devices within each of areas; and individual electrical wires that couple the three or more of devices within the respective areas to the plurality of area drivers.

Abstract: A composite cable includes an electric cable including two unshielded power wires, each of which includes a center conductor covered with an insulation, the electric cable being configured to be connected to an electric parking brake mechanism for preventing rotation of wheels after stopping a vehicle, a sensor cable including two unshielded signal wires, each of which includes a center conductor covered with an insulation, the sensor cable being configured to be connected to an Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) sensor for measuring a rotation speed of the wheels during running of the vehicle, and a common outer sheath formed by extrusion molding and collectively covering the electric cable and the sensor cable. The two unshielded signal wires contact each other. An outer diameter of each of the power wires is different from an outer diameter of each of the two unshielded signal wires.