Abstract: A vehicle headlight device capable of outputting various light distribution patterns with low power consumption is provided. The vehicle headlight device (1) includes: an array light source (5) configured to have a plurality of light-emitting elements arranged therein; a condensing lens (7) which condenses light output from the array light source (5); a light source control unit (13) which individually changes light emission volumes of the plurality of light-emitting elements; a digital mirror (8) which reflects, with a plurality of mirror elements, light entering from the condensing lens (7); a projector lens (9) which projects, in a irradiation region (S), a light distribution pattern of the light reflected on the digital mirror (8); and a control device (3) which controls the light emission volumes of the plurality of light-emitting elements and inclined forms of the mirror elements to change illuminance distribution of the light distribution pattern.

Abstract: A vehicle is presented that includes a lift gate operably connected to a body and operable between open and closed positions. A taillight is positioned at a rear end of the body. A cargo lamp is positioned on an inboard surface of the taillight such that the cargo lamp is concealed when the lift gate is in the closed position.

Abstract: Multifunction assembly comprised of: an outer surface structure (CAR) containing a side door (D) that supports at least one exterior mirror assembly (RVM), an exterior door handle assembly (HE) of said door, and an exterior laser emitter (LE1) which emits a fixed and direct line of laser light (LL1) downwards on said ground adjacent to the vehicle, indicating an area (DA) where the doors open and combines functions associated with other indicator signal devices (BL), sensors and open door commands, and an ultraviolet light emitter device (EUV).

Abstract: [OBJECT] To clearly awaken a pedestrian who crosses in front of an automobile to the fact that an automobile driver is depressing a brake pedal. [ACHIEVING MEANS] The invention is a display device of operation state of automobile brake that includes a brake operation detection switch (Bp) and a light emitting device (2). The brake operation detection switch (Bp) is actuated by depressing a brake pedal (3) and outputs a brake actuating signal to the light emitting device (2). The light emitting device (2) is disposed on an undersurface of a front of an automobile body (1), and emits diffused light in a fixed range of the front of the automobile body by receiving an input of the brake actuating signal so that the diffused light forms an optical projection image (Pi) on a road within a range of a shadow of the automobile body (1) as a caution arousing sign.

Abstract: The present invention provides an alert mechanism for directing non-responding traffic away from a responding vehicle and personnel. A first member is fixed to a vehicle and a second elongated member is movably attached to the first member. A deployment mechanism permits movement of the second elongated member relative to the first member from a retracted position to a deployed position. A set of alert indicators are affixed to the second elongated member and comprise illuminating elements to give visual indication on deployment. An actuator electromechanically moves the second elongated member from a retracted position to a deployed position and back. The invention may be used to alert approaching traffic to traffic stop situations and to presence of emergency vehicles and personnel in times of emergency.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an obstacle detector detecting presence of a pedestrian in a forward path of the vehicle and transmitting a first signal indicative of the presence. A processing device is communicatively coupled to the obstacle detector and transmits a second signal in response to receiving the first signal. A display is mounted so as to be visible to the pedestrian and is communicatively coupled to the processing device. The display responds to receiving the second signal by providing a visible indication to the pedestrian that the pedestrian's presence has been detected by the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle occupant safety system includes a vehicle that may contain an occupant. A detection unit is provided. The detection unit detects the occupant when the vehicle is left unattended. The detection unit detects an interior temperature of the vehicle. The detection unit detects motion thereby facilitating the detection unit to detect the occupant. The detecting unit generates an alarm sequence when the interior temperature of the vehicle moves outside a trigger range of temperature and the detection unit detects the occupant. An alarm unit is coupled to the vehicle and the alarm unit may emit an audible alarm for an extrinsic observer. The alarm unit is in communication with the detection unit. The alarm emits an audible alarm when the detection unit generates the alarm sequence. Thus, the alarm unit notifies the extrinsic observer that the occupant is in danger.

Abstract: A warning triangle stand includes a triangular plate provided with a reflector, an LED lamp, a switch, and a power source. The reflector and the LED lamp are disposed on the front of the triangular plate. The power source is disposed inside the triangular plate. The power source is electrically connected with the LED lamp. The triangular plate includes a main plate, a left plate, a right plate, and an upper plate. The left plate and the right plate are hinged to two sides of the main plate. The upper plate is hinged to an upper end of the main plate. The switch is used to control the triangular plate to be in a folded state or an unfolded state. The triangular plate can be unfolded through the switch, which is fast and convenient. The LED lamp is used in cooperation with the reflector to provide a warning effect.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for alerting drivers of hazardous driving conditions using the sensing capabilities of wearable mobile technology. In one aspect, a method for alerting drivers of hazardous driving conditions includes the steps of: collecting real-time data from a driver of a vehicle, wherein the data is collected via a mobile device worn by the driver; determining whether the real-time data indicates that a hazardous driving condition exists; providing feedback to the driver if the real-time data indicates that a hazardous driving condition exists, and continuing to collect data from the driver in real-time if the real-time data indicates that a hazardous driving condition does not exist. The real-time data may also be collected and used to learn characteristics of the driver. These characteristics can be compared with the data being collected to help determine, in real-time, whether the driving behavior is normal and whether a hazardous driving condition exists.

Abstract: A driver focus analyzer including one or more sensors configured to measure a distance of a driver or computing device from the one or more sensors, processing circuitry configured to compare the distance to a predetermined distance threshold, determine if the distance exceeds the predetermined distance threshold, and cause an alert in response to at least determining that the distance exceeds the predetermined threshold, and an alert output device configured to generate an audio or visual output in response to the alert.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention utilize mobile devices to provide information on a user's behaviors during transportation. For example, a mobile device carried by a user can be used to detect and analyze driving behavior. The mobile device can further be used to provide alerts based on driving behavior and to encourage and track modification of driving behavior.

Abstract: A driving assistance system includes a drive detection component, a presence component, and a notification component. The drive detection component is configured to determine that a vehicle or driver is exiting or preparing to exit a parking location. The presence component is configured to determine, from a drive history database, whether a parking barrier is present in front of or behind the parking location. The notification component is configured to provide an indication that the parking barrier is present to a human driver or an automated driving system of the vehicle.

Abstract: The Back-up Panorama Camera is a unique back up camera with three cameras mounted on a license plate frame and a power hinge to swing the license plate out behind the vehicle. What is new about this invention is that it utilizes the license plate in order to get a better view behind the car. It also uses three cameras in close proximity to each other in order to see absolutely everything behind the car. This will help drivers avoid accidents in busy parking lots and keep pedestrians safe.

Abstract: A video generation device includes a processor configured to detect a second vehicle present in front of a first vehicle or behind the first vehicle in a first direction in which the first vehicle travels. The first vehicle is mounted with the video generation device. The processor is configured to detect a first distance between the first vehicle and the second vehicle. The processor is configured to compare the first distance to a predetermined threshold value to acquire a first comparison result. The processor is configured to determine a first speed of a first image on basis of the first comparison result. The first image is included in a video and to be moved within the video in a direction determined on basis of the first direction. The processor is configured to generate the video on basis of the first speed and display the video via a display device.

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a reflective element disposed at a housing. The housing and the reflective element are tandemly and pivotally adjustable about a mounting structure mounted at an interior portion of the vehicle to provide a desired rearward field of view to a driver of the vehicle. A user input is actuatable by the driver of the vehicle. A motorized actuator is operable responsive to actuation of the user input to tilt the reflective element and the housing in tandem about a horizontal axis. Responsive to actuation of the motorized actuator responsive to the user input, the motorized actuator tandemly tilts the reflective element and the housing about the horizontal axis to orientate an outermost front surface of the reflective element more towards the driver or more away from the driver.

Abstract: Provided is a blind spot assist device capable of easily adjusting the height of a reflector unit for enabling visual recognition of an image of a region forming a blind spot by being blocked by a pillar of a vehicle. A blind spot assist device is provided with a reflector unit having a pair of mirrors including a semi-transmissive mirror. The reflector unit causes an image to be visually recognized inside a vehicle with image representing light entering between the pair of mirrors that has passed through the semi-transmissive mirror. A blind spot assist device is provided with: a slide unit that enables the reflector unit to slide along a direction in which a pillar extends; and a lock unit that immobilizes the reflector unit with respect to the pillar in a lock state. The height of the reflector unit can be adjusted by placing the lock unit in the lock state after releasing the lock state of the lock unit and then sliding the reflector unit.

Abstract: An adjusting system for a rear view element of a rear view device for a vehicle, preferably a motor vehicle, comprises a drive housing with an electrical interface, a socket and a mounting plate for the rear view element. The socket is in particular in the form of a jack socket, having a first end attached to the drive housing and an opening accessible at a second end of the socket, which is located opposite the first end of the socket. The mounting plate for the rear view element comprises a pin, in particular in form of a jack plug, wherein at least part of the pin is suited to be inserted into the opening of the socket, and the pin is adapted to mechanically and electrically connect the mounting plate to the drive housing via the socket. Also, the adjusting system relates to a rear view device and to a method for manufacturing the rear view device.

Abstract: A vehicle modular side view mirror assembly is disclosed. The mirror base has a first section capable of attachment to a vehicle and a second section capable of attachment to a mirror head, wherein the second section is movable relative to the first section. The mirror assembly can include a mirror head having a reflective surface and a motor for moving the mirror head relative to a mirror base, the mirror head detachably connectable to the mirror base. Lidar sensors can be mounted in addition to, or in place of, the side view mirrors. Interchangeable modular heads can allow a user to customize the vehicle to have mirror heads, sensors, both, or neither. Mirror bases can move, allowing the mirrors and/or sensors to be positioned at different angles. In some configurations, the position of the sensors can be dynamically adjusted according to the speed and/or direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: This invention provides a lamp-equipped vehicle outer mirror in which a phenomenon is less likely to occur, the phenomenon being the one in which light emitted from a lamp appears in a light emission pattern that is different from that intended by a designer. A side turn signal lamp is incorporated in a minor housing. A downward inclined surface is formed at a position above a lens of the side turn signal lamp in the mirror housing. The downward inclined surface is inclined obliquely downward and is lustrous. A part of turn signal lamp light emitted from the lens to an external field is reflected by the downward inclined surface. A relative positional relationship between the lens and the downward inclined surface is set so that the reflected light passes through an area on an upper side relative to a horizontal direction.

Abstract: Running board assembly for a motor vehicle having a passenger cab and a box. The running board assembly includes a linear actuator assembly partly disposed within a housing assembly, a running board operably coupled to the linear actuator assembly and movable relative to the housing assembly between a stowed position tucked underneath the vehicle, a cab entry position generally outwardly from the vehicle to support a user entering or exiting the passenger cab, and a box side step disposed generally outwardly from the vehicle and rearward of the cab entry position to provide a user with side access to the box, and a motor operably coupled to the linear actuator assembly for driving the linear actuator assembly in opposing first and second directions. The linear actuator assembly converts rotary input to linear motion to cause a drive arm having a linkage assembly to move the running board between the positions.

Abstract: An attachment is intended to be affixed to a vehicle's ladder rack to improve the air drag of both the ladder rack and load attached thereto. The location of the attachment allows it to perform the intended function of creating an adjusted wind flow which would otherwise hit both the ladder rack and the load directly causing a drag force. The drag force results in increased fuel consumption. The attachment therefore increases the safety of the attached load, vehicle, and driver, as the load and vehicle are not jostled around by drag force caused by the wind flow.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for mounting an object such as a keyboard within a vehicle are disclosed. One mounting system includes a keyboard and a mounting apparatus. The keyboard includes at least one aperture. The mounting apparatus includes a base, a slide plate, a latch, and a locking mechanism. The slide plate is coupled to the base and is slidable in a predetermined direction relative to the base. The latch is movable between an engaged position that prevents the slide plate from sliding relative to the base and a disengaged position that does not prevent the slide plate from sliding relative to the base. The locking mechanism is movable between a locked position in which the locking mechanism engages the at least one aperture to lock the keyboard to the slide plate and an unlocked position in which the locking mechanism does not engage the at least one aperture.

Abstract: An automobile smartphone extender arm and dashboard-cam accessory for ease of positioning with minimum manual adjustment. Hands free use of the smartphone inside an automobile is accommodated through rotatable joint radial detent construction.

Abstract: A portable electronic device mount apparatus includes a frame that includes a channel sized to receive a vehicle identifier, the frame further including at least one aperture to receive a fastener to secure the frame to a vehicle; and at least one tab that extends from an edge of the frame, the tab including a planar surface sized to receive an image capture device secured to the frame.

Abstract: The invention refers to an integrated on board vehicle vision and cleaning system, the system comprising an image sensor unit, a cleaning fluid source, a cleaning fluid circuit, a cleaning fluid pump, and at least one cleaning fluid nozzle. The image sensor unit is arranged in an image sensor housing, the image sensor housing being arranged in a vehicle mounted casing, and the image sensor housing being moveable within the casing between first and second positions. The fluid nozzle is arranged below an external vehicle body surface and cleaning fluid as a jet or a spray of fluid may be propelled onto the image sensor housing if the image sensor housing is in a retracted position.

Abstract: A connector used in a vehicle part comprises a base plate connected with the vehicle part; and a clip housing disposed on the base plate and forming a receiving space with the vehicle part. The base plate includes a reinforcement portion disposed in the receiving space.

Abstract: A composite module for a vehicle may be both a structural member and include a finished surface. In at least some embodiments, a composite rear shelf module includes a panel with a reinforced multilayer, multi-laminate fiber reinforced plastic composite structure. The panel may include selectively orientated, continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite layers and/or the panel may include discontinuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic reinforcements. The composite rear shelf module may include a show surface film with a class-A surface, eliminating the need for a separate layer of carpet or other material. In some embodiments the module has vehicle attachment members for securing the module to the vehicle body, and the stiffness and mass of the module and the arrangement of the vehicle attachment members and reinforcements are tuned to move the natural modes, or natural frequencies, of the panel outside the working frequency range of any speakers or subwoofers.

Abstract: Electrical component systems to retain one or more electrical components during external forces are provided in a vehicle. The systems can include an electrical component, such as a vehicle ECU. An attachment bracket can be operatively connect the electrical component to vehicle structure, such as a vehicle floor panel. The attachment bracket can include a front attachment portion configured for operative connection to the vehicle structure. A central attachment is provided to operatively connect the electrical component to a main body of the attachment bracket. The central attachment can include an adhesive such as a two-sided tape. In some arrangements, the system can be configured to retain a vehicle airbag ECU to a vehicle floor panel during impacts to the vehicle.

Abstract: A housing for a control unit of a motor vehicle has a housing element and a further element attached to the housing element by way of a joining technique that does not include a joining layer or by way of a joining layer. The housing element has a main body composed of a light metal and a protective layer applied to the main body. The protective layer is arranged between the main body and the attached further element. The invention further relates to a method for producing a housing and to a control unit.

Abstract: An electrical equipment module includes: a main line module that includes a width direction extending member mounted in a vehicle and extending along the vehicle width direction of the vehicle, and a mounting main line section provided in the width direction extending member and including a circuit body mounted with an electronic component; and a submodule that is connected to the main line module and to which power is distributed via the circuit body. With this configuration, the electrical equipment module allows the work of main line routing or the like to be reduced and mounting work to be made more efficient, thereby improving the mountability to the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for managing an electric circuit (1) of a motor vehicle, comprising: at least one low-power component (11) requiring a minimum operating voltage, a high-power component (13), a power supply source (3) for the, or at least one, low-power component and for the high-power component, the method comprising the following steps: the voltage drop engendered by the energizing of the high-power component (13) is calculated as a function of the internal resistance of said high-power component, the power of the high-power component (13) is limited so that the residual voltage upon the voltage drop due to the energizing of the high-power component (13) is greater than or equal to the minimum operating voltage of the, at least one, low-power component (11).

Abstract: An energy storage apparatus includes: an energy storage device which is connected to a vehicle load and a vehicle power generator; a current interrupt device that causes the energy storage device and the vehicle load as well as the energy storage device and the vehicle power generator to be in a conduction state or in an interruption state; a voltage detection unit that detects voltage of the energy storage device; and a control unit. The control unit executes: a switching instruction process in which, when determining that the electric storage device will reach an overcharge state on the basis of the voltage, the control unit issues an interruption switching instruction to the current interrupt device; and an interruption maintaining process in which, when the number of times of the switching instruction process exceeds a predetermined value, the control unit issues an instruction to maintain the interruption state.

Abstract: An on-board electrical system for a vehicle includes a first rechargeable constant voltage source (12), a second rechargeable constant voltage source (14), and a circuit breaker device (16) therebetween, including a first circuit breaker (18) and a second circuit breaker (20). Each circuit breaker (18, 20) permits current flow between input terminal (E1, E2) and output terminals (A1, A2) in both directions in a conductor state and permits current flow from the input terminal (E1, E2) to the output terminal (A1, A2) only in a diode state. The input terminal (E1) of the first circuit breaker (18) is connected to the first constant voltage source (12), the output terminal (A1) of the first circuit breaker (18) is connected to the output terminal (A2) of the second circuit breaker (20), and the output terminal (A2) of the second circuit breaker (20) is connected to the second constant voltage source (14).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for replacing a power source element is provided. The apparatus includes a multiple compartment housing attached to a vehicle, power source elements, a controller, and a communications interface. The power source elements are placed within receptacles of the multiple compartment housing. Each power source element is electrically connected to an input power coupler for electrical connection to the vehicle such that each power source element is configured to supply power to the vehicle independently without requiring power supplied by any other power source element. The controller is configured to monitor a power level of each power source element and generate an associated power level reading. The communication interface is configured to retrieve each associated power level reading from the controller and to an external system.

Abstract: A vehicle includes: a body forming a floor portion in a vehicle compartment; a console box provided on the body and placed in the vehicle compartment; a battery provided below the console box; a battery case configured to accommodate the battery; and a fastening member and a fastening member configured to fasten the console box to the body side and the battery case side, respectively. With such a configuration, there is provided a vehicle capable of supporting a console box in a vehicle compartment without causing an increase in weight and a higher cost.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes a generator to be driven by an internal combustion engine to generate an electric power. The internal combustion engine is to drive vehicle wheels via a hydraulic clutch. The electric power is to be supplied to an electric motor to drive the vehicle wheels. An oil pump is to be driven by the internal combustion engine to supply oil to the electric motor and the generator and to the hydraulic clutch. A valve is to decrease a first amount of the oil to be supplied to the electric motor and the generator and to increase a second amount of the oil to be supplied to the hydraulic clutch when the hydraulic clutch is in an engaged state. The valve is to increase the first amount of the oil and to decrease the second amount of the oil when the hydraulic clutch is in a disengaged state.

Abstract: The invention concerns a bumper unit for a motor vehicle, with a bumper cross-member which is connected to a vehicle structure via a crumple element. To provide a bumper unit which has optimal crash behavior on frontal impacts both with small overlap and with larger overlap, according to the invention it is provided that a deformation element is arranged on the bumper cross-member outside of the crumple element with a deformation portion running obliquely relative to a vehicle longitudinal axis X, towards and spaced from the vehicle structure. It is proposed that the deformation element has a rearward running connecting portion which is connected to the bumper cross-member and a center portion running towards the outside from the connecting portion and adjoining the deformation portion.

Abstract: Provided is a load-carrying or non-load carrying structural component for a vehicle having improved impact resistance, such as a gas tank protection shield, an underbody shield, a structural panel, an interior floor, a floor pan, a roof, an exterior surface, a storage area, a glove box, a console box, a trunk, a trunk floor, a truck bed, and combinations thereof. The component has a support structure with ridges, each spaced apart from one another at predetermined intervals, to form a corrugated surface capable of load-carrying. The ridges are longitudinally extending, raised ridges. The corrugated designs provide support structures that are impact resistant.

Abstract: The invention relates to an impact-absorbing structure for a vehicle, the structure of which comprises at least one side rail for supporting a bumper crossbeam, the side rail being a hollow profile member arranged according to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, the impact-absorbing structure including the bumper crossbeam, at least one absorber placed between the side rail and the bumper crossbeam, the absorber being a hollow profile member intended for deforming in the event of an impact, one end of the profile member being intended to be inserted into the open end of the side rail, the end of the profile member being attached to the side rail via transversely arranged attachment means, and an attachment insert provided with opposing surfaces. Each of the opposing surfaces of the insert is provided with two transverse recesses arranged perpendicular to the opposing surfaces, and offset relative to one another.

Abstract: A crash box for a vehicle includes a body-side end face, a bumper-side end face and a plurality of supporting walls, which run in different planes extending in a longitudinal direction of the crash box between the end faces. At least one of the end faces is designed as a vault.

Abstract: A modular component bumper guard for protecting vehicles from damage caused by parking collisions is disclosed. The guard is comprised of a main body, two side pieces, two impact absorbing pads, and two straps. A “field of loops” on the vehicle side of the main body of the guard, give the guard its adjustable in length and adjustable positioning properties. The guard is temporarily attached to a vehicle's bumper and wraps around its fenders to absorb the impact of colliding objects. It may be easily attached and detached from a vehicle by means of two or more bungee cords with hook fittings and/or two or more suction cups with handles. Impact absorbing pads secured solely by hook and loop fastener straps add an extra level of protection and potential customization.

Abstract: Metallic grille inserts and methods for installing metallic grille inserts are disclosed, which are configured to protect air-cooled radiators of motor vehicles. The metallic grille inserts can be installed and disposed between an air-cooled radiator and front-end grille of an automobile without the need for drilling or using screws, bolts, or mounting frames to fixedly secure the metallic grille insert in place.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a base, a driver seat rotatably disposed on the base, a sensor, and a processor. The sensor is programmed to measure an angular displacement of the driver seat relative to the base and output a displacement signal representing the angular displacement. The processor is programmed to receive the displacement signal and select at least one of a plurality of passive safety devices based at least in part on the angular displacement represented by the displacement signal and only deploy the selected passive safety devices during a collision.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to transportation systems. More particularly, embodiments relate to methods and systems of vehicle data collection by a user having a mobile device. In a particular embodiment, vehicle data (also termed herein “driving data” or “data”) is collected, analyzed and transformed, and combinations of collected data and transformed data are used in different ways, including, but not limited to, predicting, detecting, and reconstructing vehicle accidents.

Abstract: A backrest includes a panel-shaped base member that is provided along a main surface which includes a reference line extending in a direction intersecting a floor surface of a vehicle, and a retaining member that is provided on a front surface of the base member and that has a front surface which has a curved surface shape in a state in which the retaining member is supporting a load in a direction toward the main surface. Due to this configuration, the retaining member presents a curved surface shape due to the load of a standing passenger when the passenger leans against the backrest, and thereby the passenger's body can be stably retained.

Abstract: A steering wheel assembly for a vehicle includes a steering wheel and an airbag that is supported by the steering wheel. The airbag is inflatable away from the steering wheel in an inflation direction. An airbag tether includes a first end coupled to the steering wheel, and a second end spaced from the first end and coupled to the steering wheel. The airbag is disposed between the steering wheel and the airbag tether. During a frontal impact of the vehicle, the airbag tether may be positioned independent of steering wheel position to restrict inflation of the airbag adjacent a thorax of a driver of the vehicle.

Abstract: An airbag for a front passenger seat includes a passenger-side wall and a circumferential wall that extends forward from the passenger-side wall in a narrowing fashion. One each vent hole is formed on a left wall region and a right wall region of the circumferential wall for releasing an extra inflation gas. Each of the vent holes is formed into an elongate hole whose long axis extends generally along a direction that a passenger advances. A tether is disposed inside the airbag so as to be deployable generally along a left and right direction. The tether is disposed at such a position as to exert a tension force in a peripheral region of the vent hole in a direction generally orthogonal to the direction that the passenger advances when the passenger-side wall catches the passenger.

Abstract: Provided is an airbag and an airbag apparatus that are easy to manufacture and in which the amount of gas to be released from the inside of the airbag when a passenger in proximity is restrained can be increased. An airbag includes a first panel member provided on an instrument-panel side, and a second panel member provided on a passenger side. The first panel member includes a deploying part that is deployable into a tapered cylindrical shape whose diameter increases toward the distal side thereof. The second panel member has on the proximal side thereof a fitting port whose diameter is smaller than the maximum diameter of the deploying part. In a state where the airbag has been inflated, the fitting port is anchored to the deploying part. If a passenger in proximity is restrained, gas is releasable from a clearance.

Abstract: A knee air bag apparatus having a housing (10) disposed in or adjoining a lower region of an instrument panel (I) extending from front to rear having an outlet opening (16). An inflator and a knee air bag (30) are mounted in the housing (10) in the initial state, and in an expanded state deploys in front of the instrument panel (I). The air bag outer skin has a protective section (32) and a fill and support section (36). The protective section (32) when expanded state is positioned, in front of the instrument panel (I). To improvedeployment behavior, the fill and support section (36) features a vehicle-front section (38) such that with the knee air bag (30) fully expanded, the front section extends beyond the vehicle front end of the housing (10) in the direction of the vehicle front (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A door assembly for a vehicle includes a door, an inflator mounted to the door, and a passive restraint. The passive restraint has a first airbag chamber and a second airbag chamber. The first airbag chamber is in communication with the inflator and is inflatable from an uninflated position to an inflated position. The second airbag chamber is in communication with the inflator and is inflatable from an uninflated position to an inflated position. The first airbag chamber in the inflated position extends transverse to the second airbag chamber in the inflated position.