Patents Issued in January 25, 2018
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Publication number: 20180022255Abstract: A vehicle seat includes: a pad including: a first pad part; a second pad part; a step portion formed along at least a part of the boundary; and a groove portion extending from the step portion into between the first and second pad parts over the whole length of the step portion; and a trim cover formed by sewing multiple skin pieces together, the skin pieces including: a first body configured to cover the surface of the first pad part following the surface of the step portion; a first gore configured to cover the surface of the step portion; a second body configured to cover the surface of the second pad part following the surface of the step portion; and a second gore jointed to the second body, wherein an edge of the first gore and an edge of the second gore are respectively stored in the groove portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Hitoshi ABE, Takahiko SUZUKI
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Publication number: 20180022256Abstract: An articulating locking mechanism includes a support bracket with an upwardly opening receiving slot having an open top portion and closed bottom portion. A spring member is coupled to the support bracket at a mounting portion and includes a ramp portion disposed adjacent to the receiving slot. A pivot member includes a pivot bushing and a rotating mounting shaft extending outwardly from the pivot bushing. The pivot busing is received in the receiving slot of the support bracket, and is retained by the ramp portion of the spring member when the pivot busing is fully seated in the receiving slot of the support bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Bryan D. Warju, II, Mark Caye, Peter Kennedy, Michael Kryzaniwskyj, Khaled Ayyash, Kurt Kormos
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Publication number: 20180022257Abstract: A method for connecting a first component (1) of a vehicle seat to a second component (2) of the vehicle seat includes applying a first glue (3) to the first component (1). The first component (1) is at least temporarily fastened to the second component (2) by a fastener. The first glue (3) is cured by supplying heat, such that the first component (1) is permanently connected to the second component (2). The fastener is a second glue (4). A vehicle seat is also provided including a first component (1) and a second component (2). The first component (1) is connected to the second component (2) in a main connection region (5) by a first glue (3). The first component (1) is connected to the second component (2) in an auxiliary connection region (6) by a fastener comprising a second glue (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Andreas DANNHEISIG, Maximilian PLATVOET, Volker SCHMIDT
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Publication number: 20180022258Abstract: A vehicle structure body includes: a vehicle interior member; an exterior member; and a fastening portion in which a first fastening seat of the vehicle interior member and a second fastening seat of the exterior member are fastened and fixed to each other in a state of being disposed to face each other. A first fastening part to which a first fastener is attached with a shaft portion of the first fastener, and a second fastening part to which a second fastener is attached with a shaft portion of the second fastener are provided adjacent to each other. An input direction of a shear load that is applied to the shaft portion of the first fastener in an orthogonal direction and an input direction of a shear load that is applied to the shaft portion of the second fastener in an orthogonal direction differ from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Iwao MATSUSHIMA
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Publication number: 20180022259Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to hoppers for heavy trucks and, more particularly, to hoppers capable of being moved in parts and methods for assembly thereof. In some embodiments, such hoppers comprise a front part, a hood in two parts, two side front parts, two intermediate side sections, two side floor sections, two central floor sections, base plates being joined by welds and secondary joints joined by bolted flanges.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Claudio Zamorano, Bernardo Vera, Antonio Flores, Cristián Junge
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Publication number: 20180022260Abstract: A mobile showroom may have multiple flexible wall mount panels to conform to a vehicle interior, wherein the panels having at least one lateral rib, multiple threaded mounting inserts and multiple panel mounting holes affixable to the vehicle interior, at least one top bracket adjustably coupled to at least one threaded mounting insert, wherein the top bracket has a top bracket retention lip, at least one bottom bracket adjustably coupled to another threaded mounting insert, wherein the bottom bracket has a bottom bracket retention lip and the bottom is in vertical alignment with the top bracket to hold a sample securely and at least one bracket support bar to rotatably link the at least one bottom bracket to another bottom bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Mohamad Achmar, Behrooz Rostam
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Publication number: 20180022261Abstract: The present invention discloses various aspects of a cable reel trailer that uses the automotive force of a tractor or truck used to transport the trailer, a method of making same, and a method of using. The inclusion of a pivotally connected tongue that is pivotally connected to the main frame of the trailer overcomes many of the aforementioned problems with the prior art because there is no motor or hydraulic system necessary for lifting the cable reel securely on to the trailer. In accordance with the present invention, the towing automotive force, such as a truck, tractor or any other hauling vehicle, provides all the power for lifting the cable reel, rather than requiring a separate power source on the trailer for doing the heavy lifting. By locking up the wheel on the trailer with a wheel stop, the forward movement provided by a towing truck can concentrate on lifting the cable reel instead of moving the trailer forward. This means that no separate on-board power is needed for lifting the cable reel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Dennis Weber, Samuel M. Leonardi
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Publication number: 20180022262Abstract: A recreational vehicle (RV) includes a ramp door configurable as a ramp or as a patio deck. A stair is attachable to a side of the door. A railing extends about the perimeter of the door when in the deck configuration. First and second support cables may be connected between the door and the RV to support the door when in the deck configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Bryan J. ROTH, Jeffrey ALBRECHT, Dominick BILANCIO, Nick PLUMMER, Kevin Peachey, David G. SKINNER
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Publication number: 20180022263Abstract: A bracket for releasably securing a logistics bar within a trailer or containment vessel to help prevent shifting of freight during transport. The bracket comprises an elongate body having two or more hangers. The hangers are releasably securable to walls of the trailer or containment vessel to hang the bracket from one of the walls. The body has one or more slots therein that releasably receive an end of a logistics bar to permit the logistics bar to be releasably secured to the bracket. The bracket is securable at different locations along the wall of the trailer or containment vessel thereby permitting the positioning of the logistics bar within the trailer or containment vessel at a desired location.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Richard Meyers
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Publication number: 20180022264Abstract: A device for micro-adjustment of a lighting module has a first end including a thread to be driven into a surface of the lighting module. A second end of the device includes a micro-adjustment thread for attachment of a nut. A flange is positioned between the thread of the first end and the micro-adjustment adjustment thread of the second end. The device also includes a driving feature positioned between the flange and the micro-adjustment adjustment thread. The driving feature has an outer diameter that is smaller than an outer diameter of the flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: VALEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Kayla GREENE, Gavin WARNER, Mark MADDEN, Mark SINGELTON, Brad BAKER
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Publication number: 20180022265Abstract: A torque limiting adjuster for adjusting the position of an adjustable part of a lighting device includes a housing, an output shaft, a driving gear, a driven gear, and a biasing element. The housing includes a main opening and a first threaded portion. The driven gear includes a gearing portion adapted to be engaged with the driving gear. The driving and driven gears are engaged by the biasing element. The output shaft has a first linear guiding portion oriented in a main direction and a second threaded portion coupled with the first threaded portion. The driven gear has a second linear guiding portion slidably coupled with the first linear guiding portion. The second linear guiding portion is configured to transmit the rotation of the driven gear to the first linear guiding portion when the driven gear rotates driven by the driven gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: José GARCÍA CASTILLA, Miguel Ángel AZCUE MÉNDEZ, Juan Antonio RUBIA MENA
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Publication number: 20180022266Abstract: A vehicle headlight device is disposed with an optical lens group to concentrate light emitted from a light source as incident light, the image sensor detects a dynamic image in front of the vehicle and sends the image to an image process and control component for analyzing and processing to obtain corresponding control signal, the control signal controls an optical switch array device to process the incident light by spatial distribution modulation for obtaining an emission light with an optical distribution pattern corresponding to the dynamic image, therefore it is unnecessary to turn on/off the light source frequently but still can reinforce, weaken or prevent light projected on target areas in front of the vehicle, the driver can achieve the optimum view without affecting the vehicle ahead. Moreover, the invention further provides a vehicle such as a car adopting the vehicle headlight device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Jimmy Tzeng
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Publication number: 20180022267Abstract: A circuit arrangement for operating a plurality of lighting devices having: a first control component, which is connected to a first lighting device or is formed integrally with a first lighting device; at least one second control component, which is connected to a second lighting device or is formed integrally with a second lighting device; at least one main control device, which is connected to the first and to the second control component and is configured to supply the control components with an operating voltage; and at least one data communications line, which is connected to the two control components and to the main control device. The main control device is is able to transmit a first position coding signal for the position coding of the first control component and at least one second position coding signal for the position coding of the second control component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: Hella KGaA Hueck & Co.Inventor: Bernd-Ulrich HAGEMEIER
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Publication number: 20180022268Abstract: The present application relates to the technical field of lighting devices, and provides an LED car light which comprises an outer shell, two support components, a master control circuit board and a lighting lamp group, the lighting lamp group comprises a plurality of LED lighting lamp beads welded on the master control circuit board equidistantly and a plurality of illumination light cup components that are arranged side by side on the master control circuit board and cover the plurality of LED lighting lamp beads respectively; the outer shell is further provided with a plurality of background lights, the background lights and the lighting lamp group are arranged side by side in the outer shell, each of the background lights comprises a plurality of first LED background light beads welded on the master control circuit board and a background light cup that is arranged on the master control circuit board and covers the plurality of LED background light beads.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Qingbo XIE
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Publication number: 20180022269Abstract: A lighting apparatus for vehicles with a light source unit and optical equipment for generating a specified signal light distribution to provide a specified signal function. The optical equipment consists of at least two optical units. A first optical unit deflects a first light beam emitted by the first light source is designed to generate the specified signal light distribution. A second optical unit, a hologram element, is used to deflect a second light beam generated by the second light source to create a holographic light image so that the specified signal function consists of the signal light distribution and the holographic light image that is spaced at a distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Martin Mügge, Thomas Rettweiler
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Publication number: 20180022270Abstract: An illumination apparatus includes: a light source including an LED and a lens; an illuminated body; and a cover, wherein: the light source is arranged inside the cover; the light from the light source passes between the edge of the cover and the illuminated body; the front edge of the cover defines the illumination range of the light from the light source with respect to the illuminated body; and the light transmittance of such portion of the lens as is near to the illuminated body is higher than that of the remaining portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Yoichi MATSUOKA
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Publication number: 20180022271Abstract: A truck bucket door has a door panel and at least one warning device. The least one warning device is mounted on the door panel, and each one of the at least one warning device has a casing, a circuit board, a detecting switch, and at least one illuminating device. The casing is translucent and is securely mounted on the door panel. The circuit board is held in the casing. The detecting switch is mounted on the circuit board and has a capability of detecting a movement of the door panel. The at least one illuminating element is mounted on the circuit board and is electrically connected with the detecting switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Chun-Ming HUANG
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Publication number: 20180022272Abstract: A brake light pulser, particularly for center high middle stop lamps, that senses the voltage and current requirements for various types of light-emitting devices (LEDs, LED arrays, incandescent lamps, etc.) and adjusts the supplied current and voltage to the particular type of light-emitting device to which it is connected. A microprocessor with a flash-based architecture is used to process the sensed current and amperage into signals to control a constant current/constant voltage controller to provide correctly configured power to a MOSFET. The MOSFET is controlled by the microprocessor, which stores pulse command sequences programmed in directly over a CAN bus or remotely via a serial data link from a built-in RF transceiver. The pulsed configured power output of the MOSFET is supplied to a brake light.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Greg Paterno, Jeff Hail, Timmy Nguyen, Luke Roe, Kent Wilson
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Publication number: 20180022273Abstract: A warning triangle includes a warning board and a warning strip. The warning board includes at least two wheels for mobility and the warning strip is placed along the road between an automobile and the warning board. A first warning strip terminal is connected to the warning board, and a second warning strip terminal includes a power interface to connect to an automobile power source. The warning board receives power via the power interface, the warning board and the warning strip are configured to output a distance warning mark or a request for assistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: WEN-KAI CHIANG
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Publication number: 20180022274Abstract: Described herein includes embodiments of an illuminating emblem device that is configured to be coupled to a vehicle and/or device. Some implementations of the illuminating emblem device include a light assembly that is configured to provide a uniform (or substantially uniform) distribution of light along a front housing part or front panel of the illuminating emblem. For example, in some implementations, the illuminating emblem device can include a light diffusing filler that diffuses light emitted from the light assembly to assist with uniformly distributing light emitted through the front housing part. Various other embodiments of the illuminating emblem device and associated methods of manufacturing are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Daniel Kincade, Eric Snyder, Rogelio Daniel Fernandez Rios
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Publication number: 20180022275Abstract: A vehicle interior component includes an interior component body arranged along a vehicle body member with a face thereof exposed to a vehicle room and a display unit arranged at the interior component body to perform displaying for a passenger. The display unit is arranged at a range extending from a rear-side face section of the interior component body to an inner-side face section thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2015Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: Kasai Kogyo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Katsuya NAGASHIMA, Toshihiko SEKI
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Publication number: 20180022276Abstract: A system for modifying distracted driving behavior includes a plurality of radio frequency receivers, each radio frequency receiver coupled to an antenna; and a controller including at least one system indicator, the controller coupled to the plurality of radio frequency receivers and to at least one vehicle indicator of a vehicle. A method with the system includes defining an operator space within a vehicle, detecting presence of a mobile communications device within the operator space, detecting an operator attempting to engage the mobile communications device while the vehicle is moving; and in response, interacting with system indicators and vehicle indicators to draw attention to the vehicle and to the operator of the vehicle, and employing more than one level of accountability.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Robert BAKER, Lynn BAKER
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Publication number: 20180022277Abstract: An approaching-body warning device causes a driver to recognize a direction in which a detection target approaches to an own vehicle and a distance thereto with tactual feeling provided by a vibration device. An approaching-body warning device includes a detection system that detects automobiles and the like approaching to an own vehicle from various directions. A vibration device includes a plurality of vibrating body pairs, each being a right-left pair of vibrating bodies, arranged along a vehicle travelling direction at the interior component with which a driver's body is to be in contact. When the detection system detects the detection target approaching from one or a plurality of directions, a vibration control unit controls the vibration device to cause the vibrating body pairs to vibrate in accordance with each direction in which the detection target detected by the detection system is approaching to the own vehicle and a distance therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Shuichi TAYAMA
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Publication number: 20180022278Abstract: A system method to enhance vehicle-environment perception are provided. The system includes a memory comprising one or more executable instructions, a controller configured to read and execute the one or more executable instructions, a camera configured to view or capture or view and capture an image of a selected portion of the vehicle environment, a display configured to exhibit information, a user input configured to allow one or more commands to be provided to the system. The executable instructions moreover enable the controller to operate the camera based on the one or more commands, retrieve information of the selected portion of the vehicle environment, generate perception information from the retrieved information, and exhibit the perception information.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Shreyas G. Parat
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Publication number: 20180022279Abstract: A rearview mirror reflective element assembly includes a mirror reflective element, a heater pad, and a back plate. The heater pad includes a heater pad substrate having a plurality of electrically conductive traces established thereat, with the electrically conductive traces including (i) a heating trace that, when powered, heats the heater pad substrate and the mirror reflective element, and (ii) an accessory trace that, when powered, controls an accessory of the mirror reflective element assembly. The electrically conductive traces may include electro-optic control traces that, when electrically powered, darken the mirror reflective element. The heater pad is disposed between the mirror reflective element and the back plate. The accessory trace, when powered, controls a blind zone indicator that is disposed at the rear of the mirror reflective element and that is viewable, when powered, through the mirror reflective element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Craig Kendall
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Publication number: 20180022280Abstract: An apparatus for receiving articles in a vehicle cargo area is provided. A collapsible carrier includes at least one locator projection, and a support for supporting the carrier includes a receiver for receiving the locator projection of the carrier to restrict movement of the carrier laterally while allowing the carrier to be separated from the support for removal from the vehicle cargo area. The support may be a platform adapted for raising during movement from a stowed, non-erect position in the vehicle cargo area to an erect, deployed position rearward of the non-erect position to facilitate accessing any articles in the carrier. A related method is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Francisco Javier Ferreira Yanez, Edgardo Fabricio Ortiz Hernandez, Jose Alfredo Peregrina Loera, Carlos Alberto Caballero De Ita
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Publication number: 20180022281Abstract: A dual swing-mode console lid opening/closing mechanism configured to allow a console lid to be selectively opened and closed about opposite sides of a console body includes a pair of hinge units positioned on opposite sides of the console lid. The hinge units correspond to the opposite sides of the console body. In addition, the mechanism includes a pair of manipulation knobs corresponding to the hinge units. The hinge units are rotatably attached to the console lid and include hinge stoppers associated with the manipulation knobs. The hinge units are configured to be connected to the console body in a lid-closed condition to form connected conditions of the hinge units to the console body. Each of the hinge stoppers is configured to engage the console body in the lid-closed condition. Each of the hinge stoppers is configured to be disengaged from the console body by manipulating the corresponding manipulation knob.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: KOJIMA INDUSTRIES CORPORATIONInventor: Takahiro HATAKEYAMA
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Publication number: 20180022282Abstract: An apparatus for selectively latching a drawer for storing objects and movable in a travel direction from beneath an automotive seat. The apparatus comprises one or more latches movable transverse to the travel direction from a latched position retaining the drawer closed and an unlatched position, the latch including a follower. A vertically movable handle including a cam cooperating with the follower for moving the latch to the unlatched position for releasing the drawer for opening. The latches and handle may be securely supported for sliding movement by vertical and lateral guides on a front wall of the drawer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Jose Alfredo Peregrina Loera, Omar Antonio Ramirez Pavon
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Publication number: 20180022283Abstract: A storage container for a vehicular seat includes a cushion pan for supporting a cushion. A lateral support bar extends between opposing side members and is positioned below the cushion pan. A container housing is disposed between the opposing side members and is fixedly attached to an underside of the cushion pan. A rear clamp of the container housing defines a containment region within which the lateral support bar is disposed. The rear clamp defines a surface engagement with the lateral support bar and is slidably engaged with the lateral support bar. Generally vertical displacement of the container housing relative to the lateral support bar biases the lateral support bar against the rear clamp to define an absorbing state of the rear clamp that receives at least a portion of the generally vertical displacement of the container housing relative to the lateral support bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: José Alfredo Peregrina Loera, Omar Antonio Ramirez Pavón, Francisco Ronquillo Meléndez, Mario Garcia Lannoy
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Publication number: 20180022284Abstract: A vehicle roof rack is provided. The vehicle roof rack comprises an elongate base positionable on a roof of the vehicle. A fixed hook extends from the base, while an adjustable hook is movably attached to the base and urged by a spring, elastic, or the like towards the fixed hook. An item can be placed between the fixed and adjustable hooks and held in place on the roof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Barry Bessette
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Publication number: 20180022285Abstract: A roof rack assembly, and a vehicle including the roof rack assembly, includes a support structure and a multifunctional apparatus supported by the support structure. The multifunctional apparatus is configured to operate as an awning structure, a concealment structure and a storage structure. At least a portion of the multifunctional apparatus is movable relative to the support structure between a storage position in which the multifunctional apparatus is not operable and a use position in which the multifunctional apparatus is operable.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Senthil N. Karuppaswamy
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Publication number: 20180022286Abstract: A bicycle carrier for mounting on a vehicle is disclosed. The bicycle carrier includes a tray configured to hold a bicycle. The tray defines a conduit. The bicycle carrier also includes a cable partially disposed within the conduit. The cable is configured to extend from and retract into the conduit at a middle portion of a length of the tray. The bicycle carrier also includes a lock head disposed on an end of the cable and a lock housing disposed on the cable and configured to slide along the cable. The lock housing has a through-hole surrounding the cable and a lock hole configured to receive the lock head. The through-hole and the lock hole are parallel to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Joseph SETTELMAYER
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Publication number: 20180022287Abstract: A cargo carrier has a frame, a wheel assembly coupled to the frame, and a quick release assembly. The quick release assembly allows the user to quickly raise and lower the wheel assembly with respect to the frame, or to turn an adjusting screw to more finely raise and lower the wheel assembly. In addition, a vehicle hitch mount has an outer tube and an inner tube slidably received in the outer tube. The inner tube has a retracted position in which the inner tube is retracted with respect to the outer tube, and an extended position in which the inner tube is extended with respect to the outer tube. A locking pin can be operated by the user at one side of the cargo carrier to removably lock the hitch mount to the vehicle hitch located at an opposite side of the cargo carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Anthony D. SOREY, Christopher C. Schooler, Tommy E. Nichols, JR., Charles D. Flumm, James L. O'Cain, Paul H. Jones, JR.
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Publication number: 20180022288Abstract: An embodiment includes a travel system comprising: a first arm and a second arm, the first arm including an aperture; a hub pivotally coupled to the first and second arms; a male hitch insert, coupled to the hub, configured to insert within a female hitch; a handle bar support coupled to the male hitch insert and configured to receive a handle bar of a stroller; a void, located between the first and second arms, configured to receive a wheel of the stroller; and a post configured to (a) extend from the first arm to the second arm, (b) mate with the second arm, (c) extend between support members of the wheel and secure the stroller to the system. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Michael Bohmer
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Publication number: 20180022289Abstract: An assembly-type vehicle component 1A, 1B used by assembling one of functional members 3A, 3B having predetermined functions to a mounting member 2 to be mounted to a vehicle body side is configured to allow two types of functional members 3B, 3A to be assembled to the fitting portion 20 of the mounting member 2 so as to be in a detachment-prevented state, and the mounting member 2 has a rattling preventing protrusion 25U for pressing the assembled functional member 3A, and a rattling preventing protrusion 25D for pressing the assembled functional member 3B. Each functional member 3A, 3B has a reception portion 36A, 36B (i.e., gap 37A, 37B) for receiving the rattling preventing protrusion 25D, 25U that is irrelevant to the functional member, so as not to cause pressing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Yohei ISHIDA
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Publication number: 20180022290Abstract: A system for providing media content in a vehicle includes a vehicle information component, a scene status component, and a content component. The vehicle information component is configured to generate vehicle information about an environment or status of the vehicle based on sensor data from the one or more vehicle sensors. The scene status component is configured to provide the vehicle information to a content provider. The content component is configured to receive content from the content provider, wherein the content is configured for rendering by the media system of the vehicle based on the vehicle information. The content provider also provides the content to the media system of the vehicle for rendering.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Casey Bryan Feldman, Madeline J. Goh, Jessica Junghe Park
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Publication number: 20180022291Abstract: A car CD slot mount includes an installing unit having a front side, a rear side, first and second inserts extend outwardly from the front side in a staggered manner to define an acute angle greater than 5 degrees. The installing unit further has upper and lower sides defining upper and lower regions respectively, wherein the upper region has a bottom surface formed with a sliding channel while the lower region has a bottom surface formed with a coupling channel. A fixing unit includes a fixing element and a location adjustment element having a sliding block disposed slidably in the sliding channel and extends upward at partially from the rear side in such a manner to link up with the fixing element, which holds a personal electronic device stably therein. A bendable support bar is coupled detachably to the coupling channel of the installing unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Eagle FAN
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Publication number: 20180022292Abstract: A combination of a vehicle including a steering wheel assembly and an electronic cell phone device having a side positioned camera and a mounting system that enables said cell phone device to be mounted on said steering wheel assembly. The camera faces at least one front seat side window of the vehicle allowing handsfree recording and uploading to cloud storage of events inside and outside the vehicle without the necessity of the driver positioning the camera at the area being recorded.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Thomas A. Lowell
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Publication number: 20180022293Abstract: A bed liner system for use in a bed floor of a material hauling machine includes a lower panel that is attachable to the bed floor. The lower panel includes a first plate having a first flange, a first central opening and two first central slots disposed, one each, on either side of the first central opening. The bed liner system further includes an upper panel that is attachable to the lower panel. The upper panel includes a top plate having a second flange having a second central opening and two second central slots disposed that are aligned with corresponding features of the first flange such that a block having a top flange and a bottom flange connected by a web is insertable through the first and second central openings and slidable through one each of the two first and second central slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Tony Fischer, Qiaoyu Lu, Aaron K. Amstutz, Dean W. Walters, Kristina Melvin
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Publication number: 20180022294Abstract: Implementations of the invention comprise a molded part, especially a decorative part and/or paneling part for a vehicle interior fashioned as a molded part, comprising a backing, especially a plastic backing, and a decorative layer, especially a wood veneer, wherein the decorative layer has a rear side facing the backing and a front side designed as a visible side, wherein at least one light source, especially a laser or a LED designed as the light source, is provided on or in the molded part. Implementations of the present invention also comprise a method for producing a molded part according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Mario Haas, Johann Groher
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Publication number: 20180022295Abstract: An upholstery mounting system includes a support structure and a covering member. The system also includes a bracket that is fixed to the support structure. The bracket is flexible to move between a first position and a second position relative to the support structure. Also, the upholstery mounting system includes a boss that is fixed to the covering member. The boss, in a detached position is outside an opening of the bracket. The boss, in an attached position, is received in the opening and is removably attached to the bracket to attach the covering member to the support structure with the covering member extending over and covering at least part of the support structure. The boss is configured to flex the bracket between the first position and the second position as the boss moves from the detached position to the attached position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Dean A. Boyce
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Publication number: 20180022296Abstract: An interior component for a vehicle includes a first board, a second board, and a position adjustment mechanism. The second board is mounted to the first board to cover a surface of the first board on an interior side of the vehicle and to be movable along the surface of the first board. The position adjustment mechanism includes an operating component mounted to the second board. The operating component is configured to transmit a force applied to the operating component to the first board to move the second board relative to the first board along the surface of the first board.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicants: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Kazuhiro TAWADA, Michinori KAWASUMI, Daizo MORITA, Fumitaka HIROSE, Toshiya TANIZAWA, Masaaki YAMAI, Manabu OHTSUKA
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Publication number: 20180022297Abstract: A sealing system can be used between a first vehicle component and a second vehicle component. As an example, the first vehicle component can be a filler panel, and the second vehicle component can be a bumper panel. The first vehicle component and the second vehicle component can be spaced from each other such that a gap is formed between the first vehicle component and the second vehicle component. A seal can be operatively positioned at least partially between the first vehicle component and the second vehicle component to close at least a portion of the gap. The interface seal can be floatingly connected to the first vehicle component. The interface seal can be unconnected to the second vehicle component. The interface seal can be substantially adjacent to the second vehicle component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Mohan Ramachandra Kulkarni, James D. Cunningham
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Publication number: 20180022298Abstract: An acoustical absorber, which may take the form of a shock tower insulator, includes a body made from a sound insulating material and one or more serrated washers fixed to the body. The washers function to retain the body to mounting studs without the need for using a separate fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Bryn Arthur Davies, Raghu Puttaiah
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Publication number: 20180022299Abstract: A vehicle may include a battery configured to store electric energy, a plurality of electronic components configured to consume the electric energy, and a power control apparatus configured to block sequentially power supplied from the battery to the plurality of electronic components, during a vehicle is parked, wherein the power control apparatus may adjust a plurality of power off times configured to block the power supplied to the plurality of electronic components, based on state information of the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventors: SangJae Han, Jin Kim, HyoGeun Kwak, Young Su Kim, ChulMin Kim
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Publication number: 20180022300Abstract: The invention relates to a system for supplying electric power (10) to electrical equipment via a high-performance battery (2) comprising at least one device (LPF) for limiting a current of the high-performance battery. The high-performance battery has a first nominal voltage greater than that of a standard battery initially provided for supplying the equipment, which include an internal combustion engine starter (8) that is connected to the high-performance battery via the limiting device. According to the invention, the limiting device (LPF) is a transformer having a secondary winding circuit (R, W2) formed by a short-circuited secondary winding (W2). According to another feature, the coupling coefficient of the transformer and a secondary resistance of the secondary winding circuit are dependent on the specific characteristics of the equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Nicolas LABBE
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Publication number: 20180022301Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an in-vehicle detection system and power supply system and power supply controller, which relates to the power supply control field. The power supply system comprises a low-power generator; a battery pack for supplying power to the in-vehicle detection system; a charger electrically connected to the low-power generator and the battery pack, respectively; and a power supply controller electrically connected to the battery pack and the low-power generator, respectively. The present disclosure uses a low-power generator and a battery pack to substitute a high-power generator, which can reduce the requirement on a peak power of the generator by the in-vehicle detection system, and improve the efficiency of the power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Jianmin Li, Hao Yu, Zhiqiang Chen, Yuanjing Li, Yulan Li, Li Zhang, Jingyu Gu, Dongyu Wang
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Publication number: 20180022302Abstract: An integrated knee bolster device for a vehicle is configured to restrict the depth of penetration of the knees of a seat occupant which strike a lower crash pad panel when a vehicle collision occurs, thus minimizing injury to the seat occupant, and enhancing safety performance for the seat occupant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jae Hyun AN, II Sang KIM, Nam Seok KIM, Young Pyo LEE
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Publication number: 20180022303Abstract: An airbag includes a main inflatable section which includes a front-collision arresting face at the rear plane as deployed, a protruding inflatable section which includes an oblique-collision arresting face, and an arresting recess formed between the front-collision arresting face and oblique-collision arresting face. The airbag internally includes a recess-pulling tether which joints the leading end of the arresting recess and a front end portion of the airbag as deployed, and a regulating tether which extends from the leading end of the arresting recess towards a far-side wall of the protruding inflatable section which is opposed to the oblique-collision arresting face. A joint position of the regulating tether to the far-side wall is such a position that would produce a pulling force which pulls the protruding inflatable section towards the rear plane of the main inflatable section when the leading end of the arresting recess moves forward at catching a passenger.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Ikuo YAMADA
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Publication number: 20180022304Abstract: A vehicular seat capable of reducing a tensile force, which acts on a sewing thread in a webbing sewn part, enables desired expanding operation of a side air bag in the case of emergency. The vehicular seat has an air bag body, provided in the side part of the seat back, which tear-opens the extending part of the trim cover by expansion, to expand from the seat back. A wrap-sewn part, with its terminal end wrap-folded, is provided at an end sewn to the trim cover. The wrap-sewn part has an overlap part where the webbing is overlapped, and a non-overlap part provided at an end of the overlap part in a direction along a sewing line of sewing to the trim cover. The wrap-sewn part is sewn over the overlap and the non-overlap part with respect to the trim cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Yukari YOSHIKAI, Seiichiro MIYAZAKI