Abstract: An adjustable mounting device is provided comprising a base mount assembly including a first base mount and a second base mount pivotally coupled to each other, with the first base mount and the second base mount each being configured to be attachable to the vehicle. A light mount is pivotally coupled to the base mount assembly and is configured to be attachable to the light bar for mounting the light bar on the vehicle.

Abstract: A headlight for a motor vehicle having a first light module, which is received in a first support frame, and at least one second light module, which is received in a second support frame. A headlight range adjustment device has an adjustment element, which extends between the headlight range adjustment device and the first support frame in an adjustment axis. The adjustment element has a ball head, which is accommodated by a ball head receptacle on the first support frame. A joint piece with a ball socket is arranged on the first support frame, wherein in the ball socket, a ball head of a coupling element is received. An arrangement of the joint piece is formed on a first support frame, and the adjustment axis of the adjustment element runs in its extension through the ball head of the coupling element.

Abstract: A headlight module includes: a light source that emits light; a projection lens that receives and emits the light; a holder including a flexible portion having a length in a direction of an optical axis of the lens and having a fixed end and a movable end, the holder holding the lens movably relative to the light source by holding the lens with the movable end; and a driver that moves the lens. The lens is translated on a plane perpendicular to the axis due to deflection of the flexible portion. The holder includes first and second flexible portions including plate-like portions parallel to the axis and perpendicular to each other. One end of the first flexible portion is the fixed end. Another end of the first flexible portion is connected to one end of the second flexible portion. Another end of the second flexible portion is the movable end.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a vehicle, a winch for a vehicle, and a display control device for a winch of a vehicle. The winch includes a motor for driving an operation of the winch, and the display control device includes a display component and a display control panel. The display control panel is provided with a load detector, a processor and a light controller. The load detector detects a load situation of the motor. The processor is connected with the load detector and the light controller respectively, and outputs a light control signal to the light controller according to the load situation of the motor, and the light controller is connected with the display component and controls the display component to display corresponding light according to the light control signal received from the processor. Thus, the actual load situation of the winch can be obtained in real time during use.

Abstract: Information related to a vehicle can be displayed by projecting an image based on the information on a road surface or the like. An image projection apparatus that projects an image includes: a sensor unit that acquires information related to a vehicle; and an image projection unit that projects the image based on the information acquired by the sensor unit.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to encapsulation-embedded exterior-facing light sets for vehicles, and/or methods of making the same. This system includes a main body portion. Wire guides are embedded in, and located along a channel of, the main body portion. Pockets are formed in the main body portion. Removable light sources are located in the pockets. A power and/or data cable is fed through the wire guides and through the channel of the main body portion, and is operably connected to the light sources. A groove is shaped and arranged to receive a windshield of the safety and/or protection vehicle such that, when the groove receives the windshield and the windshield is installed in the vehicle, the pockets and the light sources are external to the vehicle. The light sources may be LED light sources, with each pocket receiving plural LEDs provided on a respective LED module and associated optical element(s).

Abstract: A vehicle-mountable track-lighting light bar (16) supports multiple light modules (5) in user-configurable mounting positions, each of the multiple light modules having a mounting foot (160), electrical contacts (300), and laterally extending track-attachment members (330). Multiple laterally spaced-apart electrically conductive pathways (274) are supported on a floor of each of light module mounting tracks (110, 112, 114). A light module, when its mounting foot is set in a light module mounting track, is slidable lengthwise along the track length while its electrical contacts contact associated ones of the electrically conductive pathways. A controller (276) is electrically associated with the electrically conductive pathways so as to apply electrical signals for delivery to the electrical contacts of the light module.

Abstract: An emergency lighting system that includes: a portable strip adapted for placement across a rear panel of a trailer; a series of LED lights extending across the strip; a means to attach the portable strip to the rear panel; and a power source for the portable strip. The means to attach preferably includes a series of eyelets. The power source is preferably a battery and includes an on and off switch.

Abstract: Information related to a vehicle can be displayed by projecting an image based on the information on a road surface or the like. An image projection apparatus that projects an image includes: an acquisition unit that acquires information to be displayed; and an image projection unit that projects the image based on the information to be displayed acquired by the acquisition unit.

Abstract: A road vehicle turn signal assist system and method are described for a road vehicle having turn indicators, a positioning system having access to map data, one or more sensors for monitoring the road vehicle surroundings, and one or more gears for selectively travelling forward or in reverse. Current positioning information and map data for the current position is used to determine if parking of the road vehicle is in progress when a reverse gear is selected. If it is determined that parking of the road vehicle is in progress and the one or more sensors for monitoring the road vehicle surroundings detect a moving object, a right hand side or a left hand side road vehicle turn indicator is activated, if not already manually activated, to indicate the ongoing parking operation.

Abstract: A vehicle film is provided herein. The vehicle film includes a base layer. A light guide is disposed above a surface of the base layer. An indicia layer is operably coupled with the light guide. The indicia layer has first and second sheets that include first and second luminescent structures respectively thereon. A light source is operably coupled with the light guide. The first and second luminescent structures luminesce in response to an excitation light emitted by the light source.

Abstract: Provided is a structure of foam-injection molding including an EL sheet. The structure includes: a base material; an electro luminescence (EL) sheet which is able to emit a light, and which is disposed on an upper side of the base material; a foam layer disposed on an upper side of the EL sheet; and a skin layer disposed on an upper side of the foam layer.

Abstract: An overhead console includes: a light source; and a light guiding member including bending portions at intermediate positions in the light guiding member such that the light guiding member extends from the light incident surface to the light exit surface so as to form an optical path in which light incident on the light incident surface is reflected by reflecting surfaces provided in the bending portions so as to reach the light exit surface, the light guiding member having such a shape that line segments drawn between given points on the light incident surface and given points on the light exit surface do not include a line segment that passes through only the light guiding member.

Abstract: Light guide for a lighting module, notably for a motor vehicle. The light guide is designed to guide light emanating from a light source within it. The light guide includes a bent inlet portion intended to be optically coupled to the light source for injecting light into the light guide. An outlet portion is optically coupled to the inlet portion and designed to radiate all or some of the light injected into the light guide. The inlet portion has an optical element configured to radiate part of the light passing into the inlet portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle lighting device intended to improve convenience and safety. A vehicle lighting device includes a light disposed in a vehicle interior, a controller controlling the light, and a detecting unit detecting position or motion of a detecting object by detecting a detection object at a plurality of positions, and the controller controls the light when the position or motion of the detection object is detected by the detecting unit.

Abstract: Disclosed are a vehicle and a control method thereof, and more particularly, a technique for acquiring location information of a pedestrian near a vehicle, predicting a movement path of the pedestrian, and outputting warning sounds in a direction toward where the pedestrian is moving. The vehicle includes an imaging device configured to capture an image of a pedestrian near the vehicle, a detection sensor configured to acquire location information of the pedestrian, a controller configured to predict a movement route of the pedestrian based on the acquired location information of the pedestrian and generate a control signal for outputting warning sounds in a direction toward where the pedestrian is moving based on the predicted movement route of the pedestrian; and a speaker array configured to output the warning sounds in the direction toward where the pedestrian is moving based on the generated control signal.

Abstract: Disclosed are a vehicle and a control method thereof, and more particularly, a technique for imaging a pedestrian near a vehicle, acquiring location information of the pedestrian in real time, and outputting warning sounds in a direction in which the pedestrian is located on the basis of the acquired location information of the pedestrian. The vehicle includes an imaging device configured to capture an image of a pedestrian and acquire location information of the pedestrian, a controller configured to generate a control signal for outputting warning sounds in a direction in which the pedestrian is located based on the acquired location information of the pedestrian when the pedestrian is located within a predetermined distance from the vehicle, and a speaker array configured to output the warning sounds in the direction in which the pedestrian is located based on the generated control signal.

Abstract: A machine having a dual fuel engine and an LNG tank is provided. The machine carries out a plurality of repetitive work cycles, and includes an LNG tank advisor module including a controller and a memory. The controller is programmed to provide an LNG tank refill time. The memory stores cycle statistic data for each cycle segment of the repetitive work cycles. The controller is programmed to identify a current cycle segment of the repetitive work cycles, predict future cycle segments based on the current cycle segment and an identified pattern of segments of the repetitive work cycles, predict future cycle statistic data for the future cycle segments based on the cycle statistic data, predict the LNG tank refill time based on the future cycle statistic data using the controller, and trigger an operator alert based on the LNG tank refill time.

Abstract: An information presentation apparatus is provided. A light emission device (40) and a HCU (100) are mounted on a vehicle A together with a device having a driving assist function for assisting a driving operation of a driver or taking a wheel. The light emission device is arranged on an instrument panel of the vehicle (A), and displays at least one light emission spot (51) in a linear light emission area (52) arranged to extend in a width direction (WD) of the vehicle. The HCU acquires operation information about the driving assist function, and controls a light emission mode of the light emission spot in the linear light emission area based on the operation information. The HCU switches a reference position, at which the light emission spot is displayed, between a case where the driving assist function is in operation and a case where the driving assist function is not in operation.

Abstract: A device for attaching to an internal rearview mirror of a vehicle that provides a hook for hanging eyeglasses, sunglasses, or other items. The device attaches to the mirror with a spring clamp system that securely holds it in place. The spring clamp system does not hang below the mirror so as to minimize interference with driver visibility through the windshield and does not cover the mirror so as to prevent obstruction of the driver's reflected view in the mirror. The hooks can be located purposely in the zone directly behind the mirror so as to minimize interfering with driver field of view. Hooks may also be located so as to extend above, below, or to the side of the mirror depending on the desired location. The spring clamp device has a flexible design, allowing attachment to a large variety of vehicle internal rearview mirrors.

Abstract: In a door mirror device for a vehicle, a stopper groove of a case and a stopper of a stand are provided so as to be superposed with a restricting ring in an axial direction of a support shaft of the stand. Therefore, in comparison with a structure in which the stopper groove of the case and the stopper of the stand are provided at the outer side in an axis-orthogonal direction (radial direction) of the support shaft of the stand relative to the restricting ring and an engaging ring, an increase in size of the case and stand to a side in the axis-orthogonal direction of the support shaft may be suppressed.

Abstract: In a door mirror device for a vehicle, an engaging ring that rotates together with a case is provided on an interior floor portion of the case. A restricting ring is provided at the upper side of the engaging ring and is urged toward the lower side by a coil spring. The restricting ring is movable to a side in an axial direction of a support shaft of a stand, but relative rotation of the restricting ring with respect to the support shaft is restricted. Therefore, in a state in which upper side protrusion portions of the engaging ring go out from restricting recess portions of the restricting ring, the restricting ring is moved toward the upper side. Consequently, movement of the case toward the upper side can be suppressed.

Abstract: A rearview system for a vehicle and a vehicle having the rearview system are disclosed. The rearview system includes: an image pick-up device configured to acquire an image showing a condition beside and behind the vehicle; and a liquid crystal display device configured to display the image acquired by the image pick-up device in real time. The liquid crystal display device comprises a backlight module, a liquid crystal display panel, a semi-transmissive and semi-reflective functional layer arranged between the backlight module and the liquid crystal display panel. The semi-transmissive and semi-reflective functional layer is configured to transmit light emitted by the backlight module when the backlight module is turned on and to reflect external ambient light when the backlight module is turned off.

Abstract: A mirror reflective element suitable for use in an exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle includes a glass substrate having a first side and an opposing second side. The mirror reflective element has a principal reflector portion and an auxiliary reflector portion. The auxiliary reflector portion includes a curved recess established at the second side of the glass substrate. An auxiliary mirror metallic reflector is coated at the curved recess at the second side of the glass substrate and a principal mirror metallic reflector is coated at the principal reflector portion. The mirror reflective element is configured so that, when an exterior rearview mirror assembly equipped with the mirror reflective element is normally mounted at a side of a vehicle, the curved recess is disposed at an outboard upper region of the mirror reflective element relative to the side of the equipped vehicle.

Abstract: A rearview mirror for a vehicle includes a substrate having a reflective surface thereon and an actuation mechanism coupled with the substrate. The actuation mechanism includes a mounting plate rotatably coupled with the substrate at a first end thereof and having a first pin extending outwardly from a side of the mounting plate in a direction parallel with the first end and spaced apart therefrom. The actuation mechanism also includes a toggle unit positionally fixed with respect to the substrate and rotatable about an axis between first and second positions, the toggle unit including a first cam body defining a first track having a first end at a first distance from the axis and a second end at a second distance from the axis that is greater than the first distance, the first pin of the mounting plate being slidably engaged with the first track.

Abstract: A vehicular camera system includes a black-out layer disposed at an upper central region of a windshield as installed in a vehicle, an attachment member configured for attachment at the upper central region of the windshield where the black-out layer is disposed, and an accessory module including a camera. The accessory module is configured to detachably mount at the attachment member at the windshield such that the lens of the camera is spaced from the windshield, and such that the camera views forward of the vehicle through an aperture in the black-out layer via a tapered structure that is widest at the windshield and that tapers from the windshield towards where the lens of the camera is located. The tapered structure is at an acute angle relative to the vehicle windshield. The camera captures image data for a driver assistance system of the equipped vehicle.

Abstract: A door blocker for a vehicle includes a rotation platform positioned between first and second lateral drive members. The rotation platform is operably coupled to the first and second lateral drive members. An actuator has a first end operably coupled to the rotation platform. A reaction block has a slot that receives a second end of the actuator. The door blocker may be transformable to a power running board.

Abstract: A vehicle having a cargo area accessible through a lift gate opening frame and partially defined by a floor and side quarter panels is provided. The vehicle includes guide tracks supported by the side quarter panels and a tray movable between a stowed position adjacent the floor and at least one deployed position. First and second pegs extend from opposing sides of the tray and engage the guide tracks. Similarly, first and second retention pins extend from the opposing sides of the tray and engage first and second receivers supported by the side quarter panels in the at least one deployed position. A handle is supported by the tray. A release mechanism may be connected to the retention pins and is used to retract the pins from the receivers.

Abstract: A net pocket apparatus for a vehicle includes a base frame having guide rails formed respectively on opposite inner surfaces. A movable frame has guide protrusions moving along the guide rails. The movable frame is nested in and fixed to the base frame when the guide protrusions are positioned at one ends of the guide rails while the movable frame is fixed in a form of protruding from the base frame when the guide protrusions are positioned at the other ends of the guide rails. A net wire with opposite ends is rotatably coupled to the movable frame such that it is fixed to the movable frame in a form of being nested in the movable frame or a form of protruding from the movable frame. A net is coupled to the net wire.

Abstract: A console assembly includes a base, a lid attached to the base and a storage bin that is pivotally attached to the lid by a self-leveling feature.

Abstract: An automotive center console includes a console body having an interior cavity accessible through an opening and a tambour door for opening and closing the opening. The tambour door includes a vacuum formed cover, a substrate including a plurality of generally parallel slats allowing the tambour to flex to a curved shape and an foam layer in between the substrate and the cover. The foam layer is formed using a foam in place (FIP) process.

Abstract: A seat assembly includes a seat, having a seat bottom and seat back, and a security organizer integrated into the seat back. The security organizer includes a hard shell cover, a security lock mechanism that secures the hard shell cover in a closed position and a security compartment fully closed and concealed by the hard shell cover when in the closed position. The security organizer is dedicated to secure paperwork storage within a vehicle.

Abstract: An in-vehicle storage unit that can store an item to be stored in a vehicle, and includes: a storing portion that stores an item to be stored; an opening formed in the storing portion; a lid that is formed on the opening, and can be opened and closed; and a touch sensor panel that is formed in a surface of the lid, and can sense a touch operation by an operator. The touch sensor panel displays an operation icon on the touch sensor panel, in accordance with a sensing signal of the touch operation.

Abstract: An automobile gun holster (10) is disclosed for use with an automobile seat (11) having a base portion (12) with a top surface, a peripheral sidewall surface and two front upper corners (22). The holster has a front panel (26) having a backing (27), a gun pocket (28) and an ammunition pocket (29). The holster also includes a split side strap (32) which extends from opposite sides of the front panel. The side strap includes a main portion (33) mounted about the seat's peripheral sidewall, and a top portion (41). The combination of the main portion 33 and top portions creates openings (44) therebetween within which the two front upper corners are captured. The holster includes a pair of bottom straps (46) which are mounted to and extend from the bottom edge of the front panel and are mounted to the bottom of the seat.

Abstract: An arrangement of five supporting elements together with appropriate T-connectors and a four-way connector are employed to provide a device for loading one or more watercraft onto the top of a vehicle. The device is employable with conventional roof rack and kayak cradling structures. The arrangement includes a rotatable mast and boom which may be swung from one side of the vehicle to the other so that hoisting capabilities are available on either side of the vehicle so that multiple watercraft may be easily loaded onto the vehicle with minimal effort by one person.

Abstract: A container and a securement strap are disclosed. The securement strap includes a crank. The container has a housing and a lid. The housing has a hollow interior adapted to receive the securement strap. The hollow interior is surrounded by a bottom wall and sidewalls to contain the securement strap, and has an open top to receive the securement strap into the hollow interior. At least one of the sidewalls has a hole therethrough. The lid is attached to the housing at the open top by a hinge. The lid being pivotable relative to the housing about the hinge between a closed position wherein access to the hollow interior is denied and an opened position in which access to the hollow interior is enabled. The lid is latchable to the housing to deny pivoting relative thereto and thereby deny receipt and removal of the securement strap.

Abstract: A multi-axis roof-rack mounting system includes a bracket member and a support member coupled to the bracket member. The bracket member includes a middle portion and two arm members connected to and extending upwardly from opposing lateral edges of the middle portion. The support member includes a curved portion having an elongate opening configured to allow lateral movement of a fastener passing through the support member, one or more saddle members moveably engaged with the support member, and a clasp member. The clasp member is coupled to the fastener and configured to be receivable within a rail. The bracket member is securable to a roof of a vehicle.

Abstract: A lid assembly for a storage container includes an outer panel having an inner facing surface and a reinforcement panel extending parallel to the outer panel. The outer panel includes an out-facing surface in opposition to the inner facing surface of the outer panel. A first vibration damping substrate is coupled to the inner facing surface of the outer panel. A second vibration damping substrate is coupled to the out-facing surface of the reinforcement panel.

Abstract: A vehicle storage system may include a deck configured to span substantially a total width of a vehicle bed, four support feet including two front support feet and two rear support feet, a center support extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle bed between the support feet and configured to support the deck, and a front vertical transverse support configured to secure the two front support feet and to support the deck. Alternatively, the vehicle storage system may be configured to span approximately half a total width of a vehicle bed, and include two support feet situated in corners on a same lateral side of the vehicle bed, a center support extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle bed between the support feet and an opposing side of the vehicle bed not spanned by the deck, and a front vertical transverse support.

Abstract: A view friendly monitor system provides a monitor and a sequence of views that are regions of interest. The monitor can display a region of the camera view; the system is configured such that the displayed region of the camera view is a region of interest to the user. The displayed portion of the camera view changes to match the changing interests of the user. For example, a user that is interested to see a view in a direction beyond a certain edge of the monitor would move her head generally in an opposite direction. To see farther outside the edge, she needs to move her head farther in the opposite direction. In response to her head movement, the view friendly monitor system would change the region of interest based on the direction and the length of her head movement and display the new region of interest on the monitor.

Abstract: A mounting assembly, for mounting an electronic device to a steering wheel assembly, includes: a base, attached to a first portion of the steering wheel assembly; a stud shaft, protruding from the base and to which the electronic device is selectively attachable via a clip attached to a back surface of the electronic device; a restraining leash, a first end of which is attached to a second portion of the steering wheel assembly, and a second end of which is secured to the base such that the base is attached to the steering wheel assembly at the first portion and the second portion; a locking mechanism, for selectively locking the electronic device to the stud shaft; and a stabilizing wand, for preventing inadvertent rotation of the electronic device about the stud shaft.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an assembly for removeably mounting an electronic device to a surface, said assembly comprising a) a base section; b) a device mounting section; and, c) a power supply retention component attached to the base section (a) which releaseably attaches a power supply delivery means thereto.

Abstract: A guard assembly for an exterior of a vehicle. The assembly includes an outer section, an intermediate section, and an inner section telescopically engaged with each other. The intermediate and inner sections can be slidably extended from the outer section so that the length of the assembly can be customized for each particularly vehicle. The sections are engaged by a rail and complementary slot mechanism, which allows for the sections to be moved longitudinally with respect to each other. Each section includes a magnet positioned on their lower surfaces. The magnet allows the assembly to be removably secured to the exterior surface of the door of a vehicle. The sections are additionally configured so that their lower surfaces are coplanar with each other when the sections are extended, allowing the assembly to rests flush against the exterior of the vehicle.

Abstract: A tractor in which a basic shape of a hot-wind blocking plate disposed between a motor unit and an operation unit is commonalized as a sharable element, and cutting of an outer edge portion of the hot-wind blocking plate enables application to various specifications including different sizes of motors and operation units, thus achieving convenience in assembling the tractor, enabling mass production by using the sharable element, enabling an efficient inventory storage, and providing an advantage in costs. The tractor includes: a hot-wind blocking plate disposed between a motor unit and an operation unit, the dimension of the hot-wind blocking plate being adjustable by cutting an outer edge portion of the blocking plate; and an operation unit component mounted in the outer edge portion of the hot-wind blocking plate, a position where the operation unit component is mounted is changeable depending on a specification of the operation unit.

Abstract: A branch structure in which a branch harness is connected to a trunk harness includes connecting terminals. The trunk harness includes a plurality of trunk lines which are parallel-arranged. The branch harness includes a plurality of branch lines. The connecting terminals are respectively connected to the plurality of the trunk lines so as to electrically connect the plurality of the branch lines to the plurality of the trunk lines respectively. The trunk lines include connecting parts recessed in a radial direction. The connecting parts are arranged along an arrangement direction of the plurality of the trunk lines. The connecting terminals respectively includes connecting plate parts connected to the connecting parts in surface contact.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an integrated bracket for securely retaining one or more cables of a harness to a vehicle body. In one example design, the integrated bracket may include a first plate with an opening to receive a fastener to securely attach the bracket to the vehicle body; an inlet gate coupled to the first plate; a second plate coupled and angled to the first plate; a protection shield extending from the first plate; and an exit gate attached to the second plate, each gate having an extending arm pair. In one example, by routing the cables of the harness through the bracket, and securely retaining the cables using clamps on the inlet and outlet gates, the bracket provides a simplified system for securely attaching the harness to the engine, thereby minimizing unnecessary cable movement, while reducing stresses exerted on the harness.

Abstract: A branch structure includes a trunk-line harness in which a plurality of trunk lines including a routing member having a rod conductor are disposed in parallel, a branch-line harness that has a plurality of branch lines, and a connection terminal that electrically connects the branch line to the trunk line by being joined to the trunk line. The connection terminal includes a connection plate portion which has a width dimension smaller than the width of the trunk line, and is joined in a state of being in surface contact with an outer peripheral surface of the rod conductor in the trunk line, and the connection plate portion is joined to the trunk line at a position where the connection plate portion is orthogonal to an arrangement direction of the trunk lines.

Abstract: A branching structure for connecting a branch harness to a main line harness, includes connection terminals configured to electrically connect branch lines of the branch harness to main lines of the main line harness respectively, a terminal block on which the connection terminals are supported, and fasteners that respectively fasten the connection terminals onto the terminal block. Each of the connection terminals has a belt-shaped wound portion to be wound around a corresponding one of the main lines. The wound portion is fastened by a corresponding one of the fasteners so that both ends of the wound portion come closer to each other and a center portion of the wound portion tightens around the main line so as to be brought into surface contact with a bar conductor of the main line.

Abstract: An outer protective cover for shielding the refrigeration unit that prevents the forklifts from damaging the refrigeration units. The outer protective cover for shielding the refrigeration unit is made of metal and bolted thereby covering the refrigeration unit.

Abstract: To improve the safety of passengers of a motor vehicle and road users in the case of a fronted collision, a deformation element is provided and has a cross-beam holder for mounting to a cross-beam and a bumper plate that can be positioned next to a bumper of a motor vehicle. The deformation element is characterized in that a friction device for adjusting and fixing the distance of the cross-beam holder from the bumper plate is provided between the bumper plate and the cross-beam holder, a first distance of the bumper plate from the cross-beam holder, starting from a normal position, being greater in a first position than a distance in a second position.