Patents Issued in February 8, 2018
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Publication number: 20180037147Abstract: Provided is a conveyance seat. The conveyance seat comprises: a seatback frame that constitutes a seatback; a bracket that is configured to support an operation lever provided on an upper end side of the seatback; an operation cable that transmits operation of the operation lever; and a routing restricting portion that is provided in at least one of the bracket and an upper panel portion and restricts a routing direction of the operation cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Ryusuke TANAKA
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Publication number: 20180037148Abstract: A motor vehicle seating assembly for a motor vehicle has upwardly extending seat back assembly comprising a seat back frame, a decorative seat back rear panel module, and a seat back cushion and suspension module attached to the seat back frame. The seat back cushion and suspension module further comprises a one-piece composite inner carrier substrate having a pair of vertically extending side members, an upper transverse member, and a lower transverse member having an outer perimeter. A plurality of attachment openings is disposed about the outer perimeter at discrete locations. A seat back trim cover has an outer perimeter having a plurality of seat back trim cover attachment fasteners disposed about a perimeter of the seat back trim cover at locations corresponding to the discrete locations of the outer perimeter of the one-piece composite inner carrier substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC,Inventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Christian J. Hosbach, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Rodney Charles Brinker, Nicholas Alphonse Billardello
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Publication number: 20180037149Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a vehicle desk operably coupled to a rear portion of a seatback. The vehicle desk is movable between at least a stowed position and a use position. A hinge assembly includes a finger-grip rotator knob assembly and a moveable element, such as a working surface or desk. The moveable element is operably coupled to, and rotatable with, the finger-grip rotator knob assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Alan George Dry, Marcos Silva Kondrad
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Publication number: 20180037150Abstract: A vehicle mounted refrigeration device comprising an outer shell, an inner shell nested in the outer shell, one or more heat sink plates attached to the inner shell, one of an insulating material and a vacuum spacing the inner shell from the outer shell, a control unit, and a compressor mounted to a vibration isolator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventor: Shane M. ROTHARMEL
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Publication number: 20180037151Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed having a composite cargo body assembled in a manner that may improve thermal efficiency, fuel efficiency, and costs of manufacturing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: Wabash National, L.P.Inventors: Jeffrie Scott Bauer, Scott A. Storz, Andrzej Wylezinski, Michael L. Thoma
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Publication number: 20180037152Abstract: A light bar for a motor vehicle has a plurality of lights mounted to an elongated support member is rotatably connected to opposing end walls of a rectangular frame. An offset cam is connected to the support member and moved by an actuating mechanism between a first and second position which cause the support member and lights to rotate about an axis to corresponding first and second positions. When the support frame and lights are in a first position they are shielded by and substantially enclosed by the sides and ends of the rectangular frame, and when in a second position the lights extend above and generally parallel to the rectangular frame to shine above and forward of the rectangular frame. A power switch energizes the actuating mechanism to move the lights and support member between the first and second positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventor: Timothy J. Wymore
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Publication number: 20180037153Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle (1), particularly a motor vehicle, with at least one illuminating device having a longitudinally shaped illuminating fixture for creating a light strip along a defined line of the illuminating fixture, wherein a first section (2, 2?) of the illuminating fixture is arranged on the interior (3) of the vehicle (1) and a second section (4, 4?) of the illuminating fixture is arranged on the exterior (5) of the vehicle, the illuminating device is set up so as to create a similar light strip along a line of the first (2, 2?) and of the second section (4, 4?) of the illuminating fixture, and the light of the light strip created by the first section (2, 2?) of the illuminating fixture is radiated such that it is visible for an occupant located at a definable position on the interior of the vehicle (1), and the light of the light strip created by the second section (4, 4?) of the illuminating fixture is radiated such that it is visible from a definable position relative to andType: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Jens Dietmar REUSCHEL, Johannes TOVAR
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Publication number: 20180037154Abstract: A vehicle system includes an autonomous driving sensor and a processor. The autonomous driving sensor is programmed to output an object detection signal representing an object near a host vehicle. The processor is programmed to output a headlight activation signal to activate vehicle headlights in response to receiving the object detection signal and while the host vehicle is operating in an autonomous mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Aed M. Dudar
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Publication number: 20180037155Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for mobile device tracking for control of vehicle subsystems. An example disclosed vehicle includes light panels embedded in the vehicle, wireless nodes, and an auxiliary body control module. The example auxiliary body control module, when a speed of the vehicle is less than a threshold speed, monitors a distance between a wireless device and the vehicle. In response to the distance satisfying a range threshold, the auxiliary body control module activates the light panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Christopher Anthony Danowski, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Pietro Buttolo, Stuart C. Salter
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Publication number: 20180037156Abstract: A light assembly for a vehicle. The light assembly includes a housing having a front side and a rear side, wherein the rear side is removably securable to a vehicle. The front side of the housing includes a perimeter light, a center light, and a platform light, wherein the lights can alert vehicles approaching a stopping vehicle. The perimeter light is disposed around a perimeter of the housing and can produce an amber color. The center light includes an indicia in a non-colored transparent material and the platform light, disposed between the perimeter light and the center light, that produces a red color. In one embodiment, the light assembly is operably connected to remote control, allowing a user to activate and deactivate the light assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventor: Richard Stevens
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Publication number: 20180037157Abstract: A trim strip arrangement is provided. The trim strip arrangement includes a profiled strip which partially covers a sealing profile and an end portion uniform lighting of a light gap without negatively affecting the external appearance of the trim strip arrangement. Provision is made for an external surface of the end portion to be configured as a visible surface which is optically matched to the external appearance of the adjoining sealing profile, and for an internal surface to be configured at least partially as a reflection surface which has a reflectivity which is increased with respect to the visible surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Thorsten Hundt, Antje Krehmer, Oliver Deuscher, Markus Fisch, Joaquin Rodrigo Pastor
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Publication number: 20180037158Abstract: A visual deceleration indication apparatus signals to pedestrians and other vehicles that a vehicle is slowing down or coming to a stop. Illuminating devices, such as LEDs, contained in a license plate frame located in the front of the car, are activated when the vehicle decelerates. An accelerometer or other sensory device is used to detect deceleration and sends a signal to illuminate the LEDs, thereby letting others know that the vehicle is slowing down. The license plate frame may be connected directly to a rear brake light component without the use of accelerometers or other sensors. When the brake is applied, the LEDs in the license plate frame are illuminated. The LEDs may be contained in other forms and located in different positions on the front or side of the car.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventor: Paul L. Schaye
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Publication number: 20180037159Abstract: The invention discloses a vehicle cover decoration strip comprising a decoration strip body (1) connected to a vehicle cover, the decoration strip body (1) is provided with a placing board (2), and the placing board (2) is at least provided with a lighting device (3) downward irradiating a vehicle head. In a process of driving at night, by projecting light on the vehicle head through the lighting device, the light forms reflection on the vehicle head, such that 1, a good decoration effect is achieved for the vehicle, and 2, a good warning effect is achieved, a driver from the opposite side can better observe a distance from a self vehicle to the opposite vehicle, and a phenomenon of scraping is avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: NINGBO ZHONGXIN ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Mingkui TONG
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Publication number: 20180037160Abstract: A parking assistance device includes at least one electronic control unit configured to execute parking assistance according to an operation from a user, such that a vehicle is automatically parked at a target position. The at least one electronic control unit is configured to determine whether or not the vehicle is in a predetermined environment which is darker than a predetermined brightness level. The at least one electronic control unit is configured to, when the at least one electronic control unit determines that the vehicle is in the predetermined environment, control a lighting device which is provided in the vehicle such that the lighting device is lighted without performing lighting with a high beam, while the parking assistance is executed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Yuichi SAKAI
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Publication number: 20180037161Abstract: A truck bed rail light assembly includes a first end, a second end, and a body extending between the first end and the second end. One or more light modules are coupled to the body. Each light module includes a light element. One or more switch modules are coupled to the body. Each switch module includes a switch for selective activation of the light element. The truck bed rail light assembly also includes a battery module. The battery module includes a battery. The switch is electrically connected between the battery and the light element. The battery is at least partially contained within the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventor: Timothy J. Wymore
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Publication number: 20180037162Abstract: A driver assistance system according to the present invention has an other-vehicle information acquisition unit that acquires travel direction information of an other-vehicle; a storage unit in which a spot where the visibility of a driver in a vehicle is reduced and information on a direction, associated with the spot, in which the visibility of the driver of the vehicle is reduced are stored in association with each other; a visibility determination unit that determines whether or not the visibility of a driver in the other-vehicle is reduced on the basis of the travel direction information acquired by the other-vehicle information acquisition unit and the information on the direction in which the visibility is reduced stored in the storage unit; and a warning processing unit that warns a driver of an own-vehicle that the visibility of the driver in the other-vehicle is reduced if the visibility determination unit determines that the visibility of the driver in the other-vehicle is reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2015Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATIONInventors: Eisuke YONEZAWA, Masahiro ABUKAWA, Naoyuki TSUSHIMA, Michinori YOSHIDA, Shu MURAYAMA
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Publication number: 20180037163Abstract: An image display system includes a display provided on an interior surface of a vehicle body structure, including a front pillar, and a camera that captures an image of an extended region including an image of a blind spot region outside the vehicle body structure. When the door is in a closed state, the image display system causes the display to display the image of the blind spot region. The image of the blind spot region is generated based on the image of the extended region captured by the camera, by extracting, from the image of the extended region, the image of the blind spot region in a shape of the display. An interior surface of the front pillar includes a curved shape. The display is provided in the interior surface of the front pillar along the curved shape of the interior surface of the front pillar.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventor: Takaaki UKEDA
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Publication number: 20180037164Abstract: An electrochromic vehicle window is disclosed. The electrochromic vehicle window comprises a plurality of electrochromic layers, each electrochromic layer having a different color or different visual properties. Each electrochromic layer independently oscillates between varying degrees of transparency to indicate the status of a vehicle, such as that the vehicle is charging.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: NextEV USA, Inc.Inventors: Austin Newman, Christopher Eckert
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Publication number: 20180037165Abstract: An object sensor senses that an object has come near the vehicle by sensing that the object is within a predetermined range behind a vehicle. When the object sensor senses that the object has come near the vehicle by sensing that the object is within the predetermined range behind the vehicle, a compressor creates a compressed image obtained by compressing a part of a display target range in a rearward image. When the object having come near is sensed, the display target range is changed to a second display target range obtained by moving down a lower end of a first display target range; the first display target range is the display target range when the object is out of the predetermined range. The compressor compresses a part of the rearward image in a vertical direction; the rearward image is present within the second display target range.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: TERUMITSU SUENAGA, TAKASHI OKOHIRA, MOTONOBU UCHIMURA
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Publication number: 20180037166Abstract: A hitch step system including: a hitch step comprising a top surface and a bottom surface; a hitch step support fixedly attached to the hitch step; a saddle fixedly attached to the hitch step support and detachably attachable to a hitch receiver tube such that an open end of the hitch receiver tube is available to accept a hitch attachment; and a flip-down step disposed above the hitch step in a first position and below the hitch step in the second position, wherein the flip-down step is detachably attached to the bottom surface of the hitch step by a plurality of pivoting brackets rotatably attached to flip-down step attachment brackets.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventor: Randy Harding Hunter
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Publication number: 20180037167Abstract: An adaptable load floor assembly, storage compartment, and associated control system for a vehicle. The vehicle includes a storage compartment with a load floor, a rear opening, a door for selectively closing the opening, and a platform hinged to the load floor and located within the storage compartment when the door is closed. In use and when the door is open, the platform is pivotable from a retracted position in which the platform partially obstructs the opening and a deployed position in which the platform extends out of the opening to provide an extension to the load floor. The platform is operated automatically by an actuator and the free end of the platform is supported by a tether. The vehicle includes a control unit for controlling the movement of the platform in accordance with safety criteria to avoid damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Simon SMITH, David OVENS
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Publication number: 20180037168Abstract: A height adjustable floor system for a motor vehicle includes a load compartment floor having front and rear floor members that are pivotally connected together to permit relative rotation about a transverse axis. The load compartment cover can be positioned in upper and lower load carrying positions and be moved between these positions with the aid of a pair of first side supports each having a continuous groove defining a path to be followed by a pair of spaced apart guide members located on left and right sides of the front floor member near to a front end thereof. The rear floor member is used to facilitate the transitioning of the load compartment floor between the two load carrying positions and the first side supports are so configured that in the load carrying positions load is not transferred from the load compartment floor to the guide members.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Andy Murray, Daniel Berry
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Publication number: 20180037169Abstract: A vehicle storage compartment includes a support structure, power contacts, and a hanging storage module such as a file folder supported on the support structure and electrically coupled to the power contacts. The module includes a storage pocket, support arms supporting the pocket and configured to be supported on the support structure, and electrical conductors coupled to the contacts. The module further includes a tab comprising a light source and a user input sensor, wherein the light source illuminates storage the module when the user input sensor detects a user input.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Scott Holmes Dunham, Stuart C. Salter, James J. Surman
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Publication number: 20180037170Abstract: Disclosed is a device for securing plurality of loads over a roof rack of the vehicle. The device includes plurality of elongated bars integrated with the roof rack, and one or more hooking unit. The hooking unit including plurality of grub screws to slip into the plurality of bars to maintain the aerodynamic integrity of the roof rack bars. In one embodiment the hooking unit is movable into at least one of an upright position and a down position. The upright position of the hooking unit enables the hooking unit to sec re loads on the roof rack. The down position of the hooking unit visually disappear the roof rack and maintains the aerodynamic aspects of the plurality of elongated bars.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventor: Mr. Nicholas Millington
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Publication number: 20180037171Abstract: A lidar unit is mounted to an autonomous vehicle within an existing rear side window opening. An opaque inner panel blocks light, while the exterior window covers and protects the lidar unit, maintaining the original appearance and aerodynamic form of the vehicle exterior, in conjunction with the opaque inner panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Matthew J. Lewis, Michael H. Laur, John P. Absmeier
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Publication number: 20180037172Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a camera mount system (CMS) releasably mountable to vehicle surfaces via a plurality of leg members, each leg member extending radially from a hub to support an articulating wrist member with a distal suction attachment. In an illustrative example, the articulating wrist may adjust vertically to permit secure sealing of the suction attachment to a local vehicle roof surface. Each of the articulating wrists may couple to a corresponding distal end of one of the leg members via, for example, a ball joint. The wrist angle relative to the leg member may be releasably locked by hand operation of a locking control that, for example, also locks the angle of the wrist relative to the suction attachment. Some systems may advantageously be quickly, releasably and securely mounted from non-planar and/or irregularly shaped vehicle surfaces, for example, roofs, roll cages, hulls, doors, hoods, and bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Zachary C. Nelson, Scott A. Tovsen, Daniel Price, Joseph Cox, Justin Squire, Yann Talhouarne
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Publication number: 20180037173Abstract: A method of manufacturing a chrome plated component can include performing a two-shot (2K) molding process to form a component comprising first and second \members. A non-plateable resin can be molded to form the first member defining a front surface that defines a recess. A plateable resin can be molded to form the second member defining a back surface that defines the protrusion. The component can then be removed from its mold, where (i) an exposed surface of the second member defines a front surface of the component and (ii) the recess receives the protrusion such that the front surface of the first member is substantially flush with the back surface of the second member. An exposed surface of the second member can then be chrome plated to obtain the chrome plated component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: SRG Global Inc.Inventors: Rob Frayer, Marlon Anderson, Bill Michael Doroghazi
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Publication number: 20180037174Abstract: The disclosure relates to an interior trim part for a motor vehicle, which comprises: a support component and a cover layer on a visible side of the support component, wherein the support component has an opening which is covered by the cover layer, and an insert, which is received in the opening and has a top side which is covered by the cover layer, wherein the insert receives an electrical function module or is coupled to the same, which function module is equipped in order to emit and/or receive light and/or signals through the surface of the insert and the cover layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Huib SEEGERS, Henk RIJPKEMA, Carter Scott CANNON
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Publication number: 20180037175Abstract: A drainage groove includes a basic groove portion that opens toward a front surface side of a windshield between a side end surface on the windshield side and an opposite wall of a front pillar; and an expansion groove recessed from a bottom side of the basic groove portion toward an inside of the windshield in the vehicle width direction. The drainage groove further includes a wall portion configured to protrude toward an opening side of the basic groove portion from a position in a bottom of the basic groove portion which is spaced apart in the vehicle width direction from each of the side end surface on the windshield side and the opposite wall of the front pillar.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2015Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Noriyuki TSUTSUMI, Yoshikazu UMEDA, Koji OKABE, Masaki KAWAMURA
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Publication number: 20180037176Abstract: A shielded wire harness has one or more of wires (30); a shielded connector (58) with one or more terminals (40) connected respectively to the wires (30), and configured to be connected to a mating connector (12); and a substantially tubular shielding member (50) configured to collectively enclose the wires (30) and to be connected to the shielded connector (58). The shielding member (50) has a main shield portion (51) made of a conductive pipe (51), and a sub-shield portion (54) connected to the conductive pipe (51) and the shielded connector (58). The sub-shield portion (54) has a braided member (52) at least partly covered by a coating (53) that provides fluid-tightness when the sub-shield portion (54) is connected to the conductive pipe (51) and the shielded connector (58). A corresponding shielding member and manufacturing method are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Hiroyuki Kodama, Ventsislav Mironov
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Publication number: 20180037177Abstract: The invention relates to a modular distributor for incoming and outgoing electrical conductors. The modular distributor including at least a base module having a first electrical conductor, and a connecting module having a second electrical conductor, wherein at least a first core of the first electrical conductor is bonded with a second core of the second electrical conductor. For the achievement of a high degree of flexibility in installation, the base module is provided with at least two contact rods, wherein the connecting module is fitted onto the contact rods and the contact rods project through the connecting module. A contact rod forms the electrical connection between a first core of the first conductor and a second core of the second conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Michael Dietrich, Thomas Ulrich
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Publication number: 20180037178Abstract: An electrical system for a motor vehicle is provided. The electrical system includes one or more vehicle batteries configured to provide electric power to one or more vehicle systems. The electrical system also includes a terminal configured to allow a third-party loads and/or a third-party batteries to be electrically coupled to the electrical system at the terminal. The electrical system further includes a relay configured to selectively couple the terminal to the vehicle batteries. A controller is configured to control the operation of the relay. A method of controlling operation of an electrical system for a motor vehicle is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Robert Anthony RICHARDSON, Yucel AYBAR, Martin DAY
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Publication number: 20180037179Abstract: A bumper system including a bumper beam being cast from metal having a front panel and a back panel, extending between a first bumper beam end and a second bumper beam end. A plurality of reinforcing ribs integrally cast with the bumper beam extends between the front panel and the back panel defining a non-uniform cross-sectional profile along a portion of the bumper beam. The front panel includes a front center portion disposed between a pair of front side portions. The back panel includes a back center portion disposed between a pair of back side portions. The front center portion has a front center portion thickness greater than a back center portion thickness. Each of the front side portions has a front side portion thickness being less than a back side portion thickness of adjacent one of the back side portions. Method of manufacturing the bumper system is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Edward Karl Steinebach, Jeremiah John Brady, Jeffrey Jay Mellis, Richard Lee Winfree, Mark Justin Jones, Darren Andrew Womack
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Publication number: 20180037180Abstract: An object is identified by an on-board camera and a relative speed of the vehicle and the object is acquired. If the object is a two-wheel vehicle and the relative speed is lower than the vehicle speed, the relative speed is set as a collision speed. If the object is an object other than a two-wheel vehicle, the vehicle speed is set as the collision speed. Using the set collision speed, an effective mass is computed and collision determination is executed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Sotaro NARITA
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Publication number: 20180037181Abstract: An occupant protecting device for a vehicle, including: a pretensioner applying tension to a webbing that is configured to restrain an upper body of a vehicle occupant seated in a vehicle seat; a vibrating unit configured to vibrate a contact portion to which the vehicle occupant contacts; a single operating section operating the vibrating unit in a case in which an instruction to operate the vibrating unit is received, and operating the pretensioner in a case in which an instruction to operate the pretensioner is received; and a control section, in a case in which the vibrating unit is to be vibrated, outputting an instruction to vibrate the vibrating unit to the operating section, and, in a case in which the pretensioner is to be operated, outputting an instruction to operate the pretensioner to the operating section.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Osamu FUKAWATASE, Motoki Sugiyama
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Publication number: 20180037182Abstract: An assembly for a motor vehicle includes an instrument panel and a restraining device which is configured to limit a relative movement between at least a panel section of the instrument panel and a vehicle component of the motor vehicle to a predefined maximum value in a movement direction towards an interior space of a passenger cell of the motor vehicle, when a force is transmitted between the instrument panel and the vehicle component as a result of an accident that causes deformation of the instrument panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: AUDI AGInventors: MATTHIAS WUNDERLICH, STEFAN SCHIESSL, FLORIAN SEGER, PETER SABO, RICHARD LUIJKX
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Publication number: 20180037183Abstract: Aspects hereof relate to a lever-actuated operator protection apparatus. In some aspects, the lever-actuated operator protection apparatus can be raised and lowered by an operator from a seated position, for example, on a terrain working vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Harlan John Bartel, Brian L. Nebel, Royce A. Steinert
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Publication number: 20180037184Abstract: Provided is an airbag device in which heights of folded bodies of an airbag covered with a protector cloth are different at parts. An airbag device includes a retainer in which an airbag and inflators are mounted; and a protector cloth which covers folded bodies of the airbag. The retainer has first to fourth lateral side portions. The protector cloth has a first area which covers a left half side folded body and a second area which covers a right half side folded body. One ends and other ends of the first area and the second area are engaged by bolts, respectively. A slit is provided between the first area and the second area. A length from the one end of the first area to the other end is shorter than a length from the one end of the second area to the other end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2015Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: TAKATA CORPORATIONInventor: Akihiro MOTOMOCHI
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Publication number: 20180037185Abstract: Provided is an airbag device that is to be mounted in a vehicle, and includes: an inflator configured to generate a gas; an airbag configured to be inflated with the gas generated by the inflator; a holding member housing the airbag in a folded state and being provided with an opening which allows inflation and deployment of the airbag therethrough; and a flap configured to restrict inflation and deployment of the airbag through the opening, the airbag including a roll folded portion being roll-folded and disposed on an occupant side, and two flip folded portions each being accordion-folded or tucked inside and disposed on a vehicle front side, the flap including a first restricting portion covering the roll folded portion and being held between the roll folded portion and the holding member, and a second restricting portion being secured to the airbag between the two flip folded portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Yuta MINAMI, Daijiro KATAYAMA, Satoshi YAMASHITA
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Publication number: 20180037186Abstract: An active bolster for a vehicle is provided, wherein the bolster comprises an expansible hollow interior that is inflatable and is self-supporting in both an inflated and in an uninflated position. The bolster has an inflator module for inflating the expansible hollow interior. The bolster has an inner wall for projecting inwardly into the vehicle and away from the side of the vehicle on inflation of the expansible hollow interior. The bolster may have a relatively non-expansible component located between a first expansible chamber and a second expansible chamber. The bolster may comprise an outer wall having an attachment portion for attaching the outer wall to a portion of the side of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Changize Sadr, Ali Totonchian, Michael Best, Rimas Ciplijauskas, Raj Roychoudhury
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Publication number: 20180037187Abstract: Embodiments include a vehicle airbag assembly comprising an airbag including a first chamber and a second chamber, a first internal vent permitting gas entry into the first chamber, and a second internal vent permitting gas entry into the second chamber, where the first chamber has a greater volume than the second chamber in an inflated state of the airbag, and the first internal vent is configured for a larger gas flow than the second internal vent. Embodiments also include a vehicle airbag assembly comprising an airbag including a first chamber and a second chamber and at least one internal tether coupled to the second chamber for restricting an inflated depth of the second chamber, where the first chamber has an unrestricted depth and a volume that is larger than a volume of the second chamber in an inflated state of the airbag.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Zhibing Deng, Deepak Patel, Tzu-Chen Weng
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Publication number: 20180037188Abstract: A front passenger seat airbag device includes a module case; a front passenger seat airbag configured such that, in a folded state, a height of a first airbag section positioned at a vehicle outer side is lower than a height of a second airbag section positioned at a vehicle inner side, and widths of the first airbag section and the second airbag section are substantially the same; an inflator disposed at a bottom side of the module case; and a raising member disposed at a bottom portion of the module case, and that raises a height of a first support face supporting the first airbag section to be higher than a height of a second support face supporting the second airbag section, such that a height of an upper face of the first airbag section is substantially aligned with a height of an upper face of the second airbag section.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicants: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.Inventors: Mitsuyoshi OHNO, Ikuo YAMADA, Mikine HAYASHI, Shun ITO, Takahiro KOJIMA
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Publication number: 20180037189Abstract: A latch plate for a vehicle safety belt includes a latch plate tongue element and a grip element. The grip element includes a gripping portion that is held on a plane that is offset from a plane defined by the latch plate tongue element. The gripping portion plane may be parallel to the plane defined by the latch plate tongue element. The gripping portion may be held at a plane defining an included angle to a plane defined by an associated safety belt webbing element when the latch plate tongue element is secured to a safety belt buckle element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Benjamin Yilma, Travis Justin Raines, Edwin C. Chiu, Christopher Donald Schop
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Publication number: 20180037190Abstract: A closed-form seatbelt retractor assembly includes a package tray having sidewalls that define an interior cavity. An aperture is disposed through at least one of the sidewalls. A bracket is connected to the package tray proximate the aperture to cover at least a portion of the aperture. A seatbelt retractor is secured to an interior surface of the bracket and disposed substantially entirely within the interior cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Behrooz SHAHIDI, Tofiqul ISLAM, Madhusudhan DEME, Rezaul CHOUDHURY, Wilson T. ANG
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Publication number: 20180037191Abstract: A seat belt retractor comprises a rotatable spool on which seat belt webbing is wound. The spool is rotatable in a webbing withdrawal direction and an opposite webbing retraction direction. The seat belt retractor also comprises a pretensioner actuatable to rotate the spool in the webbing retraction direction and a load-limiting system to limit a load applied to a vehicle occupant by the seat belt webbing. The load-limiting system includes a torsion bar mounted such that the torsion bar is twisted when a load in excess of a predetermined load is applied to the spool in the webbing withdrawal direction by the seat belt webbing. The bad-limiting system also includes a stop assembly actuatable to limit rotation of the spool in the webbing withdrawal direction to a predetermined number of rotations while the torsion bar is being twisted. The stop assembly is actuated upon actuation of the pretensioner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Scott M. Franz, Chhay S. Siev
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Publication number: 20180037192Abstract: An increase in structural complexity is suppressed in a webbing take-up device provided with a force limiter load switching mechanism and a pre-tensioner mechanism. The webbing take-up device includes a spool that takes up a webbing, a pre-tensioner mechanism that takes up the webbing onto the spool by rotating the spool in the take-up direction in a vehicle emergency, and a lock mechanism that restricts pull-out direction rotation of the spool in a vehicle emergency. The webbing take-up device further includes a force limiter mechanism that permits pull-out direction rotation of the spool at a force limiter load or greater when the lock mechanism has restricted pull-out direction rotation of the spool, and a force limiter load switching mechanism that switches a force limiter load value by being input with a portion of an actuation force that actuates the pre-tensioner mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOKAI-RIKA-DENKI-SEISAKUSHOInventors: Wataru YANAGAWA, Motoki SUGIYAMA
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Publication number: 20180037193Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for managing personal security of a user of a vehicle. The vehicle has a plurality of active sensors. The active sensors include one or more of a first type of sensors that collect data and one or more of a second type of sensors that produce actions. The method includes receiving a first remote request at the vehicle to activate a first level of security. The first remote request is an override signal to actively inform said vehicle to set said first level of security for approaching said vehicle by said user. The method includes recording an area proximate to the vehicle using one of said first type of sensors and illuminating said area proximate to the vehicle using one of said second type of sensors in response to activating the first level of security and the recording producing a media file. The method includes transmitting the media file to Internet storage associated with an account of the user of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Angel A. Penilla, Albert S. Penilla
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Publication number: 20180037194Abstract: An electronic key system includes a device that is subject to operation, an electronic key that is authenticatable by the device, and a wearable device that is wearable by a user. The wearable device is capable of recognizing an intention communication action of the user. The device authenticates the electronic key and permits a device operation associated with the intention communication action of the user recognized by the wearable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOKAI RIKA DENKI SEISAKUSHOInventors: Daisuke SENZAKI, Yuuki KOUNO, Masayuki KAWAMURA, Hiroaki KOJIMA
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Publication number: 20180037195Abstract: A protector for a windshield wiper assembly includes an elongated body defining a cavity receiving at least the blade of the wiper assembly. The cover is used to protect the assembly from snow, ice, mud, etc. Preferably, the assembly is pivoted away from the windshield before the blade is inserted into the body. Caps with decorative covers are provided at the ends of the body. The body may be made of a translucent material and may be covered with logos, insignia and other advertising materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventor: Sergio K. DeGennaro
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Publication number: 20180037196Abstract: The windscreen wiper device includes a wiper blade that extends lengthwise in a longitudinal direction. A pre-curved carrier element with opposing lateral edges biases the wiper blade into a curved shape. At least one projection of a connector base is received in at least one notch of the carrier element for restricting relative longitudinal movement between the connector base and the carrier element. The connector base also at least one long locking arm and at least one short locking arm which engage around the lateral edges of the carrier element to lockingly connect the connector base with the carrier element. The at least one short locking arm has a lateral width which is less than the at least one long locking arm. The at least one short locking arm has a ramped lower surface for allowing the at least one short locking arm to snappingly engage the carrier element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Jesus Yee, Dennis E. Cox, Miguel Gutierrez