Abstract: A method of controlling a HVAC system of a vehicle includes repeatedly sensing an area of a window of the vehicle that is not covered by frost with a sensor positioned adjacent the window. When the sensed area not covered by frost is less than an area threshold value, a HVAC controller controls the HVAC system to operate in a defrost mode. When the sensed area not covered by frost is equal to or greater than the area threshold value the HVAC controller controls the HVAC system to operate in a cabin heating mode. The HVAC controller automatically switches the HVAC system from the defrost mode to the cabin heating mode when the sensed area not covered by frost increases to a value that is equal to or greater than the area threshold value.

Abstract: A vehicle heating, ventilation, and air cooling (HVAC) system that includes a module, an evaporator, and a heater core; the module defines a defrost outlet, a side window outlet, a front face outlet, and a front foot outlet. The evaporator and heater core are both housed within the module. The defrost outlet being open and closed by a defrost door, the side window outlets being open and closed by a plurality of demist doors. The defrost door and demist doors share a common shaft, a torsion spring around the shaft allows the defrost door to remain offset from the demist doors.

Abstract: A vehicle arrangement (20) for thawing thermal energy from and/or rejecting thermal energy to a plurality of components in a vehicle, the arrangement comprising a heat-pump assembly (12) comprising a first heat-pump section (18) at a first temperature and a second heat-pump section (22) at a second temperature different from the first temperature, and a first thermal energy distribution path (26) for transporting a first carrier fluid and extending through at least a portion of the first heat-pump section (18), and a second thermal energy distribution path (28) for transporting a second carrier fluid and extending through at least a portion of the second heat-pump section (22).

Abstract: There is provided a vehicle air conditioning apparatus that can prevent the amount of the refrigerant discharged from the compressor from reducing when an outside air temperature is low to achieve a heating performance required for a heating operation, and also can dehumidify the vehicle interior without deteriorating the heating performance during a heating and dehumidifying operation. The vehicle air conditioning apparatus includes: a heat released refrigerant expansion valve that decompresses the refrigerant discharged from the radiator during the heating operation and the first heating and dehumidifying operation; a gas-liquid separator that separates the refrigerant decompressed by the heat released refrigerant expansion valve into a gaseous refrigerant and a liquid refrigerant; and a bypass circuit that allows part of at least the gaseous refrigerant separated in the gas-liquid separator to flow into a section of the compressor through which the refrigerant being decompressed passes.

Abstract: An ejector refrigeration cycle device includes: a radiator that dissipates heat from a refrigerant discharged from a compressor; an ejector module that decompresses the refrigerant cooled by the radiator; and an evaporator that evaporates a liquid-phase refrigerant separated in a gas-liquid separation space of the ejector module. A grille shutter is disposed as an inflow-pressure increasing portion between the radiator and a cooling fan blowing the outside air toward the radiator. The grille shutter is operated to decrease the volume of the outside air to be blown toward the radiator when an outside air temperature is equal to or lower than a reference outside air temperature, thereby increasing the pressure of the inflow refrigerant to flow into a nozzle passage of the ejector module.

Abstract: A shading system for a split side window of a vehicle, including a main shading structure held on a main winding shaft for movement between a stowed position and a shading position, and an auxiliary shading structure which is held on an auxiliary winding shaft for movement between a stowed position and a shading position. The main shading structure has a main pull-out profile on an end region and the auxiliary shading structure has an auxiliary pull-out element on an end region which are lengthwise displaceable in vehicle-fixed guiding tracks for displacement between the stowed and shading positions. The main pull-out profile and the auxiliary pull-out element are guided on one side in adjacent guiding tracks extending in parallel to each other, and the main pull-out profile is associated with a drag device entraining the auxiliary pull-out element during a longitudinal displacement from the stowed position to the shading position.

Abstract: The vehicle door module according to the present invention is provided with: a base attached to an opening of an inner panel; a window glass raising/lowering device attached to the base, the window glass raising/lowering device provided with a window glass cable for pulling a window glass, a window glass drum for winding the window glass cable, a window glass raising/lowering motor for rotating the window glass drum, and at least one pulley for guiding the window glass cable; and a support for supporting the pulley, the support being provided to the base and supported by an edge part of the opening of the inner panel.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle comprises a rollo assembly. The rollo assembly comprises a rollo screen and a winding shaft for the rollo screen which is rotatable around a stationary axis of rotation. The rollo screen firstly extends in a first direction, next around a reversal member and finally back in an opposite second direction and ends at a rollo screen edge which is attached to a stationary member. The rollo screen has two longitudinal edges which, when the rollo screen is wound off, are brought into engagement with holding members. The longitudinal edges of the rollo screen each comprise a hooking member insertable into a holding groove and hook behind a narrow entrance thereof. A reversal member is provided with a device acting on at least one of the hooking member and holding groove to enable the hooking member to enter and exit the holding groove.

Abstract: This provides a system and method for constructing and employing a wire carrier for use in reinforcing the attachment channel of weather seals that includes an expansion and compression resisting element located along at least one bending axis of the carrier when it is folded and molded into the attachment channel of the weather seal. The resisting element can be combined with warp yarns that allow limited expansion and compression along other axes, but in combination with the element prevent collapse of the seal that results in and uneven surface and/or visible kinks. The resisting element can comprise at least one undulating (sinusoidal) wire that is attached (e.g. by welding, soldering, etc.) to the individual crossing carrier wires. Alternatively, the resisting element can comprise another type of structure, such as a thin metal or polymer strip. Likewise, the undulating wire(s) can be constructed from a polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a removable convertible top (100) for a convertible vehicle, comprising: a flexible water-tight canvas (110) provided with longitudinal reinforcements (120), the ends of which are suitable for resting on the bars (210, 220, 230) of a vehicle; curved rigid side reinforcements (130, 140), arranged on the opposite sides of the canvas (110), parallel to the longitudinal reinforcements (120), and respectively provided with sets of hooks (150) suitable for engaging with the complementary coupling structures (250) provided on the vehicle, said canvas (110) and said side reinforcements (130, 140) interlocking such as to automatically tension the canvas (110) by elastically tensioning the portion of the canvas (110) located between the two sets of hooks (150), when said two sets of hooks (150) interlock with coupling structures (250) provided on the vehicle.

Abstract: A variable inertia flywheel having revolute joint assemblies, a roller guide, a first actuator and a second actuator. The revolute joint assemblies are in engagement with a primary mover and include a first member, a second member and a roller. The roller guide is disposed about the revolute joint assemblies. An inner surface of the roller guide is in contact with the rollers and defines cam profiles that cause the rollers to extend and contract, creating a torque disturbance opposed to a primary mover torque ripple. The first actuator is in engagement with the roller guide and moves the roller guide, changing the amplitude and/or the phase angle of the torque ripple. The second actuator is in engagement with the roller guide and rotates the roller guide, changing the phase angle of the torque ripple.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clutch for a hybrid drive train of a motor vehicle, including a first connecting component, which can be connected to an output shaft of an internal combustion engine in a rotationally fixed manner, and comprising a second connecting component, which can be connected to a shaft of a transmission and/or a rotor of an electric drive machine in a rotationally fixed manner, which connecting components are connected to each other in a torque-transmitting manner in a closed position of the clutch, whereas, in an open position of the clutch, the connecting components are arranged in such a way that the torque flow is interrupted, and having a clutch actuation system, which has a ramp mechanism and which switches the clutch between the open position and the closed position, wherein the ramp mechanism is operatively connected to the connecting components by a planetary gearing, wherein the first connecting component has two conducting segments connected in a rotationally fixed manner by a to

Abstract: A shutter device for a front grille of a vehicle including a structure and at least two flaps coupled in a pivoting manner to the structure. An actuator and a transmission mechanism coupled to the actuator are configured to transmit the movement of the actuator to the flaps to carry out a sequential opening of the at least two flaps. According to one embodiment the transmission mechanism includes one gear for each of the at least two flaps, each gear comprising a drive wheel coupled to the actuator and a driven wheel coupled to the respective at least two flaps. Each of the drive wheels and driven wheels includes a notched part and a blocking part that are distributed differently to cause a sequential opening and/or closing of the at least two flaps.

Abstract: A natural gas system for a vehicle includes a fuel pod, a conduit defining a flow path, a fuel control module, and an accumulator. The fuel pod includes a fuel tank configured to store natural gas. The conduit includes a first end coupled to the fuel pod and a second end configured to be coupled to an engine. The fuel control module is disposed along the flow path and configured to regulate a flow of natural gas to the engine. The accumulator is disposed along the flow path downstream of the fuel control module. The accumulator is configured to buffer variations in the flow of natural gas such that the engine receives a consistent flow of natural gas.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method of forming a cover of a fuel intake system of a vehicle. The method may include providing a mold that defines a cover-forming cavity having a main body portion and a grounding strap portion connected to the main body portion, inputting a forming material into the cover-forming cavity to a specified level, allowing the forming material within the cover-forming cavity to cool and harden, separating the mold to expose the cover having an integrally molded and formed grounding strap, and removing the formed cover having the integrally molded and formed grounding strap from the separated mold.

Abstract: A flap for a motor vehicle is disclosed which has a side with an actuating region for manually unlocking the flap. An indicator is provided for optically indicating the actuating region on the flap.

Abstract: A differential device is provided with an outer case receiving torque; a differential gear set so geared as to allow differential motion between first and second axles; a clutch including an inner case supporting the differential gear set, and a clutch ring drivingly engaged with the outer case to transmit the torque from the outer case and axially movable to disconnectably connect with the inner case, the clutch ring having an end section led out of the outer case; a first spring creating a repulsive force in a disconnecting direction; a second spring creating a repulsive force in a connecting direction; and an actuator including a plunger so disposed as to exert a thrust force axially on the end section of the clutch ring, and a solenoid driving the plunger in a direction to make the clutch ring disconnect from or connect with the inner case.

Abstract: A driving force transmission apparatus includes: a pinion gear shaft having a pinion teeth portion, a first shaft portion extending from one side of the pinion teeth portion, and a second shaft portion extending from the other side of the pinion teeth portion; a ring gear meshing with the pinion teeth portion; a clutch housing capable of rotating relative to the pinion gear shaft on a rotation axis in coincidence with a rotation axis of the pinion gear shaft; a clutch mechanism located between the clutch housing and the first shaft portion of the pinion gear shaft; and a differential carrier accommodating the ring gear. The first shaft portion and the second shaft portion of the pinion gear shaft are supported by a first bearing and a second bearing, respectively. The clutch housing is supported by the pinion gear shaft through a third bearing fitted on the first shaft portion.

Abstract: This DA device is installed in a vehicle and works in tandem with a portable information terminal in outputting information, said DA device being provided with: a main body section; a display section that can be opened and closed relative to the main body section; a holder part for holding the information terminal, said holder part being connected to the back surface of the display section and opening and closing together with the display section; an electric circuit that is housed in the main body section; and an opening and closing mechanism for switching the display section between an open state in which the holder part is exposed to the outside of a case and a closed state in which the holder part is inside the case.

Abstract: A method of providing coolant to an electric battery for powering a drive train of an electric vehicle is provided. The method includes providing coolant from a coolant source off-board the electric vehicle at a first rate to cool the electric battery during recharging of the electric battery; and circulating coolant through a coolant loop on-board the electric vehicle at a second rate less than the first rate to cool the electric battery after the recharging of the electric battery.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes an instructing portion that issues open/close instructions for a charging disconnector, a discharging disconnector, and a pair of contactors. A diagnosis start determination portion determines a diagnosis start timing before entering a trolleyless section. A remaining battery capacity checks whether a battery unit has a battery capacity necessary in a trolleyless section travel. A relay operation check portion checks operability of a charging disconnector, the discharging disconnector, and the pair of contactors based on certain open/close states of a plurality of relays depending on the open/close instructions.

Abstract: A vehicle power supply control apparatus controls (i) storage of electricity generated by an alternator powered by an internal combustion engine of a vehicle and (ii) main and auxiliary power supplies that supply stored electricity to a load. The apparatus includes a first switch, a second switch, a controller and a switching circuit. The first switch is provided between the main power supply and the alternator. The second switch is provided between the auxiliary power supply and the alternator. The controller controls a connection state of the first switch and a connection state of the second switch based on a state of the vehicle. The switching circuit turns on the first switch and/or the second switch in a case where a first voltage of the main power supply is smaller than a second voltage of the auxiliary power supply by a threshold value or greater.

Abstract: A disk brake allowing a connector terminal (255) and a joining terminal (256) to be easily positioned in a width direction thereof and a direction toward an opening portion of a housing, because the joining terminal fixed to one end of a harness includes individual protruding portions (265) and a pair of biasing portions (264). Further, due to each of the biasing portions, the connector terminal and the joining terminal can be brought into close contact with each other.

Abstract: A controller includes a tracking regulator having a reference voltage input and a voltage output and configured to regulate the voltage output to the reference voltage input. The controller is configured to, in response to a short to ground of the voltage output, electrically couple the reference voltage input to the voltage output.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide system for optimizing electricity generation in a vehicle by managing temperature in vehicle engine and various components to increase efficiency of the engine and various components. In one embodiment, the electricity management system includes a generator connected to a high-power storage device, such as a battery or a capacitor, and a DC-DC converter which includes multiple voltage set-points.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a plugless and socketless charging connection for an electric vehicle. In some aspects, a conductive path is disposed in an exterior vehicle component. The conductive path may appear to be part of a door, fender, emblem, and the like. Current, sufficient to charge one or more batteries within the vehicle may pass through the conductive path. In some aspects, a charge port is also disposed within the vehicle. The charge port may be movable from at least a first position spaced away from the conductive path to a second position in contact with at least a portion of the conductive path.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of present invention, a wireless power transmitter for a vehicle that transfers power to a wireless power comprising: a resonance circuit comprising a coil assembly and/or a capacitor, wherein the coil assembly comprises first and second bottom coils placed adjacent to each other in a line and each consisting of a single layer of 11 turns and a top coil stacked on the first and second bottom coils and consisting of a single layer of 12 turns; a frequency full bridge driver driving each of coils included in the coil assembly individually, and a placement detection unit detecting a placement of the wireless power receiver.

Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle converter includes: acquiring, by a controller, required maximum voltages and required minimum voltages of a first motor and a second motor using required torque and a rotation speed of the first motor and the second motor; acquiring voltage commands of the first motor and the second motor using the rotation speed and a magnetic flux of the first motor and the second motor; acquiring a corrected voltage command using the voltage commands of the first motor and the second motor; acquiring an output voltage command of the converter using the required maximum voltage and the required minimum voltage of the first motor and the second motor, the corrected voltage command, and a voltage of a battery; and controlling an output voltage of the converter using the output voltage command.

Abstract: A DC/DC converter for a hybrid vehicle, a battery energy management system having the DC/DC converter and the corresponding hybrid vehicle. The DC/DC converter is configured to control an output voltage to be output to the low voltage grid in accordance with a battery status parameter information and/or a vehicle running status parameter information in the high voltage grid or the low voltage grid. This enables the state of charge of the low voltage battery pack to be in an appropriate range, and a space for storing the free energy is provided, which means more fuel saving. According to different vehicle running modes, the DC/DC converter can automatically control the output voltage to be increased or reduced.

Abstract: A guidance system for a motor vehicle comprising: a controller, the controller being operable to determine whether a first length of cable is sufficiently long to allow a charging connection to be established between a motor vehicle and a charging station in dependence on data corresponding to a relative position and orientation of the vehicle with respect to the charging station; and output means for providing an output to a user indicating whether the cable is sufficiently long.

Abstract: An electric vehicle, EV, connector configured for charging an electric vehicle, EV, via a EV plug receptacle, said EV connector comprising: a body having a first plug end configured to be coupled to an EV plug receptacle on an electric vehicle for charging; a second power cable end configured to be coupled to a power cable, wherein the first end includes a terminal interface having one or more terminal receptacles for receiving one or more terminals positioned within the EV charging receptacle, and wherein the first plug end also includes a includes a transparent visual indicator part having one or more light sources.

Abstract: A charging device for a vehicle includes: a charge port connected to a charge cable and accessible from the outside of the vehicle; a locking device locking the charge cable to the charge port; a battery configured to be charged by electric power supplied from the charge cable; a button including an icon that is turned on according to a lock setting state and accessible from the outside of the vehicle; and a processor configured to change a lock setting state of the charge cable and the charge port according to a user input received through the button, turn on or turn off the icon included in the button according to the lock setting state, and control locking of the locking device according to the lock setting state.

Abstract: An adjustable device positioner is configured for storage and access of a variety of devices, each having a back, a first end, a second end, and a length. The device positioner includes a bin, a tray, and an end rest. The tray is disposed inside the bin and has a back rest surface. The tray is positioned such that the back rest surface supports the backs of the devices. The end rest is operatively connected to one of the bin and the tray. The end rest has an end rest surface configured to support the first ends of the devices. The end rest is movable to and lockable in a selected position to accommodate the lengths of the devices such that the second ends of the devices protrude from both the tray and the bin for easy hand access when the devices are stored in the adjustable device positioner.

Abstract: A cone shaped docking and releasing mechanism provides rigid connection between a parent UAV and a sub UAV to form a spliced double unmanned aerial vehicle system with improved cruising duration ability by providing sub UAV battery with charging function. It comprises a parent UAV, a sub UAV and a docking mechanism with charging ports. The parent UAV and the sub UAV are connected with each other through the docking mechanism to form a double UAV system, the docking mechanism is a cone structure and comprises a charging output component connected with the parent UAV internal control system, a charging circuit connected with a sub UAV control system and a charging input component connected with the charging circuit.

Abstract: A communication unit of a communication terminal is provided in a first device and communicates with a destination terminal provided in a second device that exchanges a resource with the first device through a supply line. The communication unit includes a connection terminal electrically connected to an electrode. The electrode is disposed with a space from a conductive member including at least one of a first conductor included in the supply line and a second conductor electrically connected to the first conductor, thereby being coupled via electric field to the conductive member. The communication unit is configured to communicate with the destination terminal by using a signal transmitted via the conductive member as a medium. This communication terminal performs one-to-one communication even when plural devices that can be communication destinations exist near one device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a battery system (100) with a battery (20), which is designed to supply a high voltage network (70) with electric energy, and a measuring device (130) for measuring at least one insulation resistance provided between the battery (20) and a housing of the battery (20). The measuring device (130) is equipped with two measuring paths (140, 150), each of which is paired with one of two high-voltage connections (21, 22) of the battery (20), each of which comprises a series circuit that comprises a first resistor (142, 152) and a relay (145, 155), and each of which is connected between the paired high-voltage connection (21, 22) and a point (25) that has a housing potential. Furthermore, each series circuit has a semiconductor switch (147, 157). The measuring device (130) also has two functional modes in which the relays (145, 155) of the measuring paths (140, 150) are closed.

Abstract: A battery level management system for an electric vehicle during a powered down and uncharged period is disclosed. A current output from a low voltage battery of the electric vehicle being above a threshold can be sensed to wake up a control unit associated with the low voltage battery without waking up or fully powering other control units. Upon waking up, the control unit associated with the low voltage battery can start monitoring the current output from the low voltage battery and controlling the power drawn from the low voltage battery by enabling or disabling other control units to manage the remaining low voltage battery power level.

Abstract: A starting control method and system of a fuel cell vehicle are provided. The method includes detecting a cold-running-mode condition including a fuel-cell coolant temperature during stoppage of the vehicle and determining whether the coolant temperature is less than a first set value that is preset in a memory. A vehicle restarting process in the memory is then set using information regarding a vehicle state during the stoppage of the vehicle when the coolant temperature is less than the first set value.

Abstract: An air-cooled fuel-cell vehicle includes: a drive motor for the vehicle; an air-cooled fuel cell; an intake duct which is placed on a vehicle front side relative to the fuel cell and guides air to the fuel cell; an air-intake shutter mechanism which opens and closes the intake duct; a storage chamber provided on the vehicle front side relative to a passenger compartment of the vehicle and accommodates the fuel cell, the intake duct, and the air-intake shutter mechanism; a controlling portion which controls the air-intake shutter mechanism; and a collision detector which detects a front collision of the vehicle. The controlling portion controls the air-intake shutter mechanism to a closed side when the front collision of the vehicle is detected, and the intake duct includes a tubular metal plate portion or a resin portion containing an elastomer component.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling air flow is arranged to reduce power consumption of an air blower or an air compressor by controlling air flow, enhance stack performance by preventing stack dry-out that is more likely to occur in a low-flow range, and improve durability of the stack by decreasing frequency of exposure to high voltages.

Abstract: A method of improving braking performance through motor torque control of a vehicle includes: determining a relation between a vehicle wheel torque change amount and a driving acceleration change amount prior to a start of braking of the vehicle; calculating a target acceleration that is changed according to a driver's braking request when a driver presses a brake pedal to start the braking of the vehicle; detecting a real acceleration of the vehicle in real-time; comparing the real acceleration with the target acceleration; and compensating for a difference between the real acceleration and the target acceleration by increasing a regenerative braking amount through motor torque control when the real acceleration differs from the target acceleration.

Abstract: A traveling control apparatus includes an operation amount calculating unit for calculating the amount of operations for controlling at least one of a driving mechanism and a braking mechanism of a vehicle to make the difference between a target position and the actual position of the vehicle small; a determining unit for determining whether the actual position follows the target position; and a target position setting unit for setting the target position that changes with time passage, when it is determined by the determining unit that the actual position follows the target position. The target position setting unit sets the target position so a change in the target position with the time passage becomes smaller than that in the case where it is determined that the actual position follows the target position, when it is determined by the determining unit that the actual position does not follow the target position.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a transportation apparatus. The apparatus comprises: a surface to receive a plurality of forces at a plurality of locations thereon; a plurality of force sensors, attached to the surface, to provide information related to the plurality of forces; a plurality of wheels beneath the surface, each of the plurality of wheels being coupled with a motor; and a controller to: determine, based on the provided information, a first plurality of forces at the plurality of locations; determine, based on the first plurality of forces, a reference distribution associated with the plurality of locations; determine, based on the provided information, a second plurality of forces; determine a target speed and a target direction of the apparatus based on the reference distribution and the second plurality of forces; and provide one or more signals to the motors based on the target speed and the target direction.

Abstract: A robotic cleaner includes a cleaning assembly for cleaning a surface and a main robot body. The main robot body houses a drive system to cause movement of the robotic cleaner and a microcontroller to control the movement of the robotic cleaner. The cleaning assembly is located in front of the drive system and a width of the cleaning assembly is greater than a width of the main robot body. A robotic cleaning system includes a main robot body and a plurality of cleaning assemblies for cleaning a surface. The main robot body houses a drive system to cause movement of the robotic cleaner and a microcontroller to control the movement of the robotic cleaner. The cleaning assembly is located in front of the drive system and each of the cleaning assemblies is detachable from the main robot body and each of the cleaning assemblies has a unique cleaning function.

Abstract: A frameless transit seat is used for carrying passengers in a transit vehicle. The transit seat is comprised of at least two pedestals which connect the seating portion to the vehicle floor and which distribute the weight of the seat and its passenger(s). Under the passenger, at least two side supports are affixed on top of the pedestals, and one or more crossbars or stabilizers, without any rack frame structures connecting the pedestals. A variant of the transit seat has two seats and uses a mounting plate to connect the two inner side supports to a central pedestal. The components of the transit seat include hollow beams, bent sheet metal, and other components optimized to decrease mass while retaining maximum strength. Optionally, the seat may recline and be upholstered in a variety of covering options.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a seat for a vehicle which is capable of smoothly and stably adjusting the reclining of a seat back by driving an electrical reclining motor 34, even if the electrical reclining motor 34 is diagonally mounted on a seat back frame structure in a case where the electrical reclining motor 34 is fixedly connected on a seat back frame structure, or even if the electrical reclining motor 34 becomes inclined due to a deformation of the seat back frame structure after such a fixedly connection.

Abstract: A seat assembly includes a seat frame having a first end connected to a vehicle and a second end cooperating with a latching system having a latching mechanism to releasably secure to at least one receiving portion. A seat structure adjustably positionable on the seat frame includes a seat bottom and a seat back pivotally connected to the seat structure. A seat adjustment system includes a first guide member proximate the latching mechanism having a first channel portion and a second guide member proximate the seat structure having a second channel portion configured to align with the first channel portion. A coupling element operatively connected to a first actuator includes an elongate projection that is translated from a locked position in the first channel portion to an unlocked position in the second channel portion to release the latching mechanism from the at least one receiving portion.

Abstract: A multi-channel seat mounting wire retention bracket for a vehicle subjectable to an external force event and including a body structure and a seat having a seat mounting wire includes a body structure attachment portion and a wire retention portion. The body structure attachment portion is attachable to the body structure. The wire retention portion is configured to form a wire installation channel and a wire catch channel. The wire installation channel is configured to receive and retain the seat mounting wire when the seat is installed in the vehicle and to allow removal of the seat mounting wire when the seat is removed from the vehicle. The wire catch channel is configured to receive and retain the seat mounting wire during the external force event.

Abstract: A vehicle seat including: a seat back including a top plate main part configured to support a body of a seated person from the rear side and a top plate side part configured to protrude more forward than the top plate main part to support the body of the seated person from the lateral side; a side adjuster configured to move the top plate side part between a protruding position in which the top plate side part protrudes more forward than the top plate main part and a retracted position in which the top plate side part is retracted from the protruding position; and a controller configured to, in a case where a side collision of a vehicle is detected, drive and control the side adjuster so that the top plate side part is in the protruding position.

Abstract: A seat locking mechanism comprises: a plurality of positional brake mechanisms including a longitudinal brake assembly, a lateral brake assembly, and a rotational brake assembly; and a carriage assembly operably connected to the plurality of positional brake mechanisms. The carriage assembly having a carriage tube and a carriage housing fixedly connected to the carriage tube. The carriage assembly in operation moves each of the plurality of positional brake mechanisms to at least one of a locked position and an unlocked position, when the carriage assembly rotates.