Abstract: A vehicle control system includes a seat (41) on which an occupant of a vehicle sits, a first protruding mechanism (45) configured to move a pushing member (45A) provided inside the seat to adjust a protruding position and a displacement of the seat, a second protruding mechanism (46) configured to inject a gas or liquid into a bag-like member (46B) provided inside the seat to adjust the protruding position and the displacement of the seat, and a seat control unit configured to control the first protruding mechanism to cause at least a part of a contact portion between the occupant and the seat to protrude in a case that the vehicle performs a first driving mode having a degree of automated driving less than a predetermined reference and to control the second protruding mechanism to cause at least a part of the contact portion between the occupant and the seat to protrude in a case that the vehicle performs a second driving mode having a degree of automated driving equal to or higher than the predetermined re

Abstract: A seat 1 has a seat cushion 2 and a seat back 3 and is mounted on a vehicle such as a car. A reclining mechanism 4 capable of adjusting the tilt angle of the seat back 3 is provided between the seat cushion 2 and the seat back 3. The reclining mechanism 4 has a seat driving device 21 provided with an electric motor 22 and a speed reduction mechanism 23. The speed reduction mechanism 23 has a worm shaft 45 connected to a motor shaft 34 of the motor 22 and a worm wheel 47 meshed with a worm 46 of the worm shaft 45. The worm 46 is a multi-thread worm having two or more threads.

Abstract: A seat arrangement for a vehicle includes a vehicle seat and a seat backrest. The seat backrest can be switched from an upright position into a folded position with an electric and/or electronic adjusting device for switching the seat backrest from the upright position into the folded position. The vehicle seat can be moved in a seat direction F with a mechanical traveling device for moving the vehicle seat in the seat direction depending on the position of the seat backrest.

Abstract: An entry/exit support structure of a vehicle seat has: a side support portion that is provided in a seat transverse direction of a seat cushion, and that is displaced in a seat vertical direction; a seat sliding mechanism that supports the seat cushion to slide in a seat front-rear direction, and that has a locking device restricting sliding of the seat cushion in the seat front-rear direction; and a side support portion restricting mechanism having a release operation portion. In a state in which the release operation portion is positioned at a lock position, displacement of the side support portion in the seat vertical direction is restricted. In a state in which the release operation portion is positioned at a release position, displacement of the side support portion in the seat vertical direction is permitted and sliding of the seat cushion in the seat front-rear direction is permitted.

Abstract: A seat assembly includes a seatback, an elongated member, a pyrotechnic device, and a wire. The seat assembly may be in a vehicle. The elongated member is rotatably supported by the seatback. The pyrotechnic device is fixed relative to the seatback. The wire is connected to the elongated member and deployably attached to the pyrotechnic device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a child car seat (1), comprising a seat part (12) and a back-rest (11), said back-rest having a rigid back-rest structure (20), the width at the top thereof being smaller than the width of the base thereof, and a lower part of said back-rest structure (20) being hollowed-out between side posts (201, 202) and an upper part of said back-rest structure (20) having two holes (204, 205) for passing a harness strap therethrough.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improving ride quality of an active payload support system. In one example, a seat system for a vehicle includes a seat, a support structure including an actuator configured to rotate the seat about an axis of a pivot, a first sensor positioned to detect movement of the vehicle, and a controller configured to receive a first input from the first sensor, determine a cornering lateral acceleration of the vehicle in a direction perpendicular to an axis parallel to a direction of travel of the vehicle around a turn, the cornering lateral acceleration determined based at least on the first input, generate a command signal based at least on the cornering lateral acceleration to instruct an actuator to rotate the seat about the axis of the pivot in a direction of the turn, and provide a force command to the actuator to move the seat.

Abstract: Right and left brackets coupling a seat back frame and seat cushion frame together are configured to adjust an amount of deformation upon impact absorption. A vehicle seat frame includes a seat cushion frame, seat back frame, coupling bracket configured to couple a cushion side frame as a side frame of the seat cushion frame on one side of the vehicle seat frame and a seat back side frame as a side frame of the seat back frame on the one side, and coupling bracket configured to couple a cushion side frame as a side frame of the seat cushion frame on the other side and a seat back side frame as a side frame of the seat back frame on the other side. Deformability upon impact absorption is different between a weak portion provided at the coupling bracket and a weak portion provided at the coupling bracket.

Abstract: An armrest unit is disclosed that is selectively moveable between a first configuration, whereby the armrest is used as a traditional armrest, and a second configuration whereby the armrest is usable as a writing surface. The armrest unit comprises an armrest and a mounting pin. The armrest has a first section constructed of a compressible material and a second section connected to one side of the first section and constructed of a non-compressible material. The mounting pin engages a mounting channel in the armrest. The armrest is selectively rotatable about the mounting pin to move the armrest 180° between the first configuration and the second configuration. A method of operating the armrest unit is also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seatback and a side armrest. The side armrest includes an elongate frame anchored to the seatback and an elongate cover supported on the frame. The frame includes a base segment, by which the frame is anchored to the seatback, and a pivoting distal segment. With the frame's base segment extending away from the seatback, the side armrest is reconfigurable between an armrest configuration and an auxiliary configuration. In the armrest configuration, the frame's distal segment is inline with its base segment, the cover covers the frame, and the cover is supported on the frame for sliding movement along the frame that culminates in lodgment onto its distal segment. In the auxiliary configuration, the cover is lodged onto the frame's distal segment, and the frame's distal segment is pivoted towards the seatback to position the cover to extend in front of the seatback.

Abstract: A conditioned air delivery system for a vehicle seat includes a seat and an air distribution plenum associated with the seat. A seat adjuster is configured to move the seat between multiple positions. An adjustable duct has a fixed duct portion and a movable duct portion that is configured to slide relative to the fixed duct portion as the seat moves between the multiple positions. The adjustable duct is configured to receive air from a conditioned air supply source and supply the air to the air distribution plenum. The fixed duct portion has a first opening and the movable duct portion includes a second opening that is in fluid communication with the first opening. The adjustable duct provides a forward/aft path of longitudinal sliding movement. A seal has terminal ends spaced apart from one another in the forward/aft path.

Abstract: A clip (1, 101, 201, 301) for securing a seat cover (304) to a foam part (303) of a seat cushion, including at least one securing element (1.2, 101.2, 201.2, 301.2, 1.6) for temporarily securing the clip (1, 101,201,301) to a foaming tool (SW) in a form-fitting manner. A foaming tool (SW) is provided for producing a foam part (303) of a seat cushion. A production arrangement (HS) is provided for producing a foam part (303) of a seat cushion, and a method is provided for producing a foam part (303) of a seat cushion.

Abstract: A fastening device for fastening at least a part of a seat cover of a seat. The fastening device comprises a first holding unit arranged on a surface, which faces a seat user, of the seat cover, and a second holding unit which can be arranged on a counter-surface which is opposite the surface. The first holding unit has at least one fastening element and the second holding unit has at least one corresponding fastening element for mechanical connection of the holding units, and the second holding unit has a fastening unit for production of a mechanical connection to the seat.

Abstract: A vehicle seat frame that uses one spacer to enable maintaining of positional relationship between three components is provided. The vehicle seat frame comprises a rod; a first frame; a second frame that comprises a first open hollow for the rod to pass through and extends to cross a rod axis; a third frame that extends to cross the rod axis; and a spacer that comprises a first spacer portion that is disposed between and contactable to the first frame and the second frame, and a second spacer portion that extends from the first spacer portion, passes through a second open hollow disposed in the second frame towards a third frame, and has an extending end that is contactable to the third frame.

Abstract: A moveable tray assembly for a vehicle includes a tray portion and a collapsible cup portion coupled to the tray portion. The cup portion is extendible downward from the tray portion and sized to fit within a cupholder recess. A floor of the tray portion extends outwardly from a top circumference of the cup portion to support items. The floor has a length and width greater than 3?×4?.

Abstract: An adjustable footrest for an occupant of a vehicle is presented herein. The footrest includes: a footpad, motor, and stem. The footpad extends from the foot well of the vehicle and is configured for engagement by a foot. The motor has an elongated axle. The stem is configured to be mounted to the underside of footpad at a first end and to the axle at a second end. Moreover, the stem second end moves telescopically along the axle body during motor operation, wherein such telescopic movement produces movement of the stem first end along the underside of the footpad, and wherein such stem first end movement produces corresponding angular movement of the footpad.

Abstract: A truck loader is provided which includes a base placeable within a truck bed; a first end of a platform is pivotably connectable to the base proximate to a first end of the base; a support is pivotably secured to the platform and pivotably secured to the base proximate to a second end of the base. The support is moveable from a first position, where a second end of the platform is positioned proximate to the base, to a second position, where the second end of the platform is elevated relative to the base.

Abstract: An enclosure for positioning within a vehicle and having a secure holding cell for housing one or more persons. The enclosure includes a body that forms the holding cell to contain the persons. Benches are positioned within the interior space to accommodate the persons. An area below the benches forms a storage compartment. Access doors to the storage compartments are positioned outside of the holding cell along an exterior side of the enclosure. Doors that enclose the holding cell are movable between open and closed positions and include notches to provide access to the storage compartments.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a docking apparatus for receiving an article. The docking apparatus includes a mounting bracket; and a docking assembly pivotally connected to the bracket. The docking assembly includes a first base bracket and a second base bracket moveable relative to the first base bracket. The first base bracket has a first receiving slot and the second bracket has a second receiving slot.

Abstract: A modular bumper attachment system configured to be attached or mounted to the bumper of a vehicle or base member. The modular bumper attachment system may include a first attachment member and a second attachment member, each attachment member having a receiving member and an aperture defined by an outer wall that is configured to encompass the bumper of a vehicle. The system may also include one or more support members that are removably attached to the receiving member of each attachment member. The support member may have a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is removably attached to the receiving member. The second end of each support member may extend in a generally outward direction from the base member and include one or more connectors configured to removably attach a hammock, tent, awning, storage container, cooler, etc. to the support member.

Abstract: A pipe transporter traction wheel suitable for mounting on a pipe transporter travelable along an interior surface of a pipe may include a tractor portion configured to be attached to a pipe transporter, the tractor portion having a tractor surface configured to contact an interior surface of a pipe when the pipe transporter is driven in the pipe. The tractor portion may include a harder granular material and a softer matrix material embedding the granular material. The wheel may include a hub and/or a mounting interface. A kit may be provided including one or two adapters and a wheel.

Abstract: A pipe transporter traction wheel suitable for mounting on a pipe transporter travelable along an interior surface of a pipe may include a tractor portion configured to be attached to a pipe transporter, the tractor portion having a tractor surface configured to contact an interior surface of a pipe when the pipe transporter is driven in the pipe. The tractor portion may include a harder granular material and a softer matrix material embedding the granular material. The wheel may include a hub and/or a mounting interface. A kit may be provided including one or two adapters and a wheel.

Abstract: A tie down cleat assembly includes a cleat body having a mounting lug, a first receiver, a second receiver and a third receiver. The multiple receivers provide versatility, enhancing the functionality of the cleat for tie down purposes.

Abstract: A cargo assembly arranged vertically on one of the side panels of a vehicle trunk may include a spool including a roll arranged between two caps, a net configured to be wound around a spool, and a rod arranged on an end of the net and including at least one cargo hook configured to engage with a vehicle hook arranged on a side of a trunk opposite the spool.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for mounting on a vehicle cab includes a frame having a straight central portion and first and second curved end portions. A plurality of spot light sources may be mounted on the straight central portion and aligned parallel to each other to provide a deeply penetrating uniform wide central path of illumination. A plurality of diffuse light sources may be mounted on each of the curved end portions to provide less penetrating but more widely dispersed paths of illumination to each side of the central path of illumination.

Abstract: A window for a vehicle is provided herein. The window includes a light guide disposed between an outer panel and an inner panel. A light source is optically coupled with the light guide and is configured to direct excitation light towards a luminescent structure. The luminescent structure luminesces in response to receiving the excitation light. A controller is configured to illuminate the light source when an electronic device having an application thereon is in operation.

Abstract: An illuminated hitch receiver assembly for a vehicle includes a light source associated with one of a hitch receiver or a drawbar. A light source actuator is associated with a vehicle-mounted wiring connector or a light source connector. The light source actuator may be one of a capacitive switch, a touch switch, or a push switch. The light source may be integral to a portion of the receiver or may be releasably connected to the drawbar.

Abstract: An intervehicle message center system including a message center apparatus including a panel, a plurality of attachment means, functional indicia, and a powerer. The functional indicia may be disposed about a surface area of the panel and configured to provide a visual indicator. The visual indicator includes a plurality of lights powered by the powerer. The plurality of attachment means is configured to attach the elongate member to a vehicle. The apparatus is configured to display a user-selected message.

Abstract: A warning signal controlling device for blind zones when vehicles making a lane change is provided. The device is disposed inside each inner side of each rearview mirror of the vehicle, and comprises a lens masked by PMMA which is black and opaque, a mirror utilizing a light guide made of PMMA which is transparent, and a base assembly consisting of LED lamps, a PCB board and a base. The lens and the mirror are obtained by two-color molding, the PCB board is secured to the base, LED lamp holders are provided on the PCB board, the LED lamps are secured in the corresponding LED lamp holders and the base assembly is secured to the lens by ultrasonic welding.

Abstract: Provided is an EL decorative car foot mat, including a front foot mat and a back foot mat, the front foot mat and the back foot mat are respectively installed on front and back base plates in a car, a luminous body is disposed on the front foot mat and the back foot mat, the luminous body is an EL wire or an EL sheet, and the luminous body is powered by an in-vehicle power source. A design of applying a soft neon lamp such as an EL wire or an EL sheet to a foot mat enriches functions of the foot mats, so that while basic requirements of the car foot mat are met, abundant sensual pleasures are increased. The EL decorative car foot mat has advantages of novel design, elegant appearance, dust resistance, dirt resistance, water resistance, abrasion resistance, noise insulation and is safe in use.

Abstract: Provided is an EL decorative automobile seat cover, including a front seat cover and a back seat cover, the front seat cover and the back seat cover are respectively installed on front and back seatbacks in an automobile, a luminous body is disposed on the front seat cover and the back seat cover, the luminous body is an EL wire or an EL sheet, and the luminous body is powered by an in-vehicle power source. With the EL wire or the EL sheet on the front seat cover and the back seat cover, it enables not only to provide light for a driver at night, but also improve visual feeling of a user. In addition, the EL wire or the EL sheet has low power consumption, and helps to reduce more power compared with other lighting products. This design helps to meet diversified requirements of user.

Abstract: Various implementations of illumination systems are described herein. For example, the illumination system includes a light guide having an outer surface and an inner surface that extend between a first end and a second end of the light guide, and at least one light source disposed adjacent the first end of the light guide. The light source emits infrared or visible light into the first end of the light guide. The light guide transmits the light from the light source through at least a portion of the outer surface of the light guide. In addition, the system may include a second light source disposed adjacent the second end of the light guide. The second light source emits infrared or visible light into the second end of the light guide.

Abstract: Provided is an automobile proximity warning system that notifies a detection object such as a pedestrian of automobile proximity while ensuring quiet for surrounding environment. A plurality of parametric speakers (13, 14, 15) are arranged so as to emit sound outside a vehicle from different positions of a vehicle body of an own vehicle. When a detection object existing around the own vehicle is detected by a sensor device, a distance detecting unit (5c) detects the direction and distance to the detection object, with the own vehicle being as a reference, from detection information from the sensor device. A warning control unit (5d) selects any of the speakers (13, 14, 15) for emitting sound in the direction and controls warning sound to be emitted while adjusting breadth of the directivity of the speaker in accordance with the distance.

Abstract: A method for operating a motor vehicle having at least one sound sensor for detecting acoustic signals generated outside the vehicle includes the steps of detecting an acoustic signal by means of the sensor, classifying the detected acoustic signal as a warning signal if the detected signal has defined features, determining the speed of the vehicle, determining the steering angle of the vehicle, defining an action to be carried out by the motor vehicle in response to the detected warning signal, and carrying out the defined action if the speed of the motor vehicle undershoots a defined threshold value and the steering angle of the vehicle exceeds a defined threshold value. The defined action may be a steering and/or braking maneuver by the vehicle, and/or may be alerting a driver of the vehicle.

Abstract: A detection apparatus includes an image acquisition interface and a controller. The image acquisition interface acquires captured images from an imaging apparatus that is installed in a vehicle and captures images of an area surrounding the vehicle. The controller calculates, on the basis of the captured images, the distance from the imaging apparatus to a road edge in the width direction of the road on which the vehicle is traveling or to an obstacle on the road and determines, on the basis of the calculated distance and information on an outer dimension of the vehicle, whether travel on the road by other vehicles will be possible after the vehicle has parked on the road.

Abstract: A first acquisition unit acquires a first type image. A first image production unit subjects the first type image to viewpoint transform so as to produce a first type bird's-eye image. A display controller displays the first type bird's-eye image. A second acquisition unit acquires a second type image that shows a range more distanced from the vehicle than the first type image from a position higher than that of the first type image. A second image production unit subjects the second type image to viewpoint transform so as to produce a second type bird's-eye image. An object detector detects an object around the vehicle. The display controller displays the second type bird's-eye image corresponding to a direction of the object detected, in addition to the first type bird's-eye image when the object is detected.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to methods and systems for modifying a vehicle periphery. These methods and systems include receiving a notification that an attachment is placed on the vehicle, detecting, with one or more sensors located in or on the vehicle, the location and size of the attachment on the vehicle, forming an attachment periphery of the attachment's size and location, forming a representation of the attachment periphery relative to the vehicle periphery and monitoring, with the one or more sensors, the surroundings of the vehicle to determine if an obstacle is within a predetermined distance of the attachment periphery or the vehicle periphery.

Abstract: An interior minor for a motor vehicle, including a housing and a minor element held within it, can be tipped between a day position and a night position by means of at least one actuation element, where a direction of actuation of the at least one actuation element corresponds to a transverse direction of the interior minor in a central installation position.

Abstract: A mirror assembly includes a support arm, a mirror housing carried on the support arm and a mirror body held in the housing. A dynamic surface is provided on the support arm. A control module is configured to displace the dynamic surface between a home position and a deployed position. In the deployed position a wind stream flowing over the dynamic surface is redirected and wind noise throb is reduced.

Abstract: A wind noise reduction apparatus for a motor vehicle includes a mirror housing, a mirror held in the mirror housing and a control module. That control module is configured to displace the mirror housing to reduce wind noise while simultaneously displacing the mirror to maintain a constant visual field.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a console disposed between driver and passenger seats and adjacent an instrument panel. The console defines a storage area. The vehicle also includes a first compartment disposed within the storage area. The first compartment includes a slot defined on a surface of the first compartment. The vehicle further includes a second compartment disposed within the storage area, and vertically offset and adjacent to the first compartment. A first channel, accessible via the slot, interconnects the first and second compartments such that the slot feeds a receptacle defined within the second compartment.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat and a seatback. A retainer assembly is positioned in a rearward portion of the seatback. The retainer assembly includes a linear-travel hanger assembly that engages with the retainer assembly in a substantially continuous manner when in a stowed position.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat and a seatback. A retainer assembly is positioned in a rearward portion of the seatback. The retainer assembly includes a recess and a bezel positioned about a perimeter of the recess. A hanger is pivotably coupled to a lower portion of the recess. The hanger engages with an upper portion of the recess when in a stowed position. When in the stowed position the hanger defines an aperture between an inside surface of the hanger and a rear surface of the bezel. The aperture is of sufficient dimensions to prevent crushing an article that is supported by the hanger when the hanger is in the stowed position.

Abstract: Various mechanical closure systems and securing systems are disclosed, such as snowboard bindings and car rack systems. The systems include a mechanically reformable strap. The strap includes a wire disposed along a longitudinal axis of the strap. The wire maintains the strap in a desired geometry that is different from a previous geometry of the strap. In other embodiments, a wire-core strap can include transverse ridges, holes, or other types of grooves or apertures.

Abstract: A rack assembly to be selectively coupled to a riding lawn mower, the rack assembly including a rack configured to have a forward and a rearward edge, one or more support members configured to extend forward from the rack proximate the forward edge and to be at least partially received in a riding lawn mower frame, a stability support configured to extend downward and forward from the rack proximate the rearward edge and to rest upon a trailer hitch mechanism of the riding lawn mower frame.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for attaching an accessory such as a cooler, sand and seed bucket or a golf equipment washer includes a mounting portion adapted to be mounted to a side wall and/or a front wall of a golf cart bag well. The bracket includes a mounting flange configured to connectably receive the accessory. The bracket may also include a horizontal support provided between the mounting portion and mounting flange. The horizontal support is preferably perpendicular to the mounting flange for supporting a bottom surface of the accessory mounted thereon.

Abstract: A wheel holder for a bicycle carrier for a vehicle includes at least one body and at least one fastening member. The wheel holder is configured to receive and retain a wheel having a tread. The at least one body provides a first wheel receiving surface and a second wheel receiving surface. The first and second wheel receiving surfaces are separated by a distance in a first plane. The first plane is aligned with a rotation plane of the wheel of the bicycle after the wheel has been mounted to the wheel holder. A void is formed between the first and second wheel receiving surfaces. The void is configured to receive a portion of the wheel of the bicycle such that the first and second wheel receiving surfaces provide a first support point and a second support point on the tread of the wheel separated by the void.

Abstract: A vehicular assembly and a method of connecting a panel to a vehicular structure in order to form an assembly. The assembly includes a clip that is used to join first and second components each of which defines an aperture therein. The first and second components are sized and shaped such that upon being joined to one another, their respective apertures are substantially aligned with one another and held together by the clip. The clip includes a first connector portion and a second connector portion. The clip can be turned in a twisting or screwing motion about an axis of rotation such that upon insertion of the clip into the aperture of the first component and subsequent rotation, the first connector portion forms a locking engagement with an edge structure that is defined by the aperture of the first component.

Abstract: A retention device is provided for fitting a mobile electronic device in a motor vehicle. The retention device has a storage compartment for the insertion of the mobile electronic device. The storage compartment is formed at least by a rear wall and an opposing front wall. At least at the inner side of the front wall facing the rear wall there is formed a retention face on which a large number of protruding retention elements are provided. Furthermore, the spacing between the rear wall and the front wall is less than the width B and/or the length L of the mobile electronic device and the front wall of the storage compartment extends in an inclined manner, wherein the upper edge of the front wall is orientated in the direction toward the rear side of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle trunk mat may include a first side and a second side. The second side is opposite the first side and includes a first surface having anti-slip characteristics. The vehicle trunk mat is shaped to cover a portion of a trunk cavity lower surface with the first side facing upward and sized for location upon a surface adjacent a vehicle tire mount location to assist in replacing a failed tire. The second side may further include indicia having tire change instructions thereupon. The second side may further include a reflector. The vehicle trunk mat may further include a foldable portion in which an upright configuration positions the reflector upright relative to an underlying surface. The second side may further include a second surface having soft characteristics to support a user thereupon. The second side may further include a receptacle sized to receive one or more wheel nuts.