Abstract: An item holder includes a receiving well with an upper opening. First and second air bladders are disposed in the receiving well. Upper portions of outer casings of the air bladders are substantially flush with the upper opening of the receiving well when the air bladders are in an inflated condition. Also, the abutment portions abut one another along an abutment seam when the air bladders are in an inflated condition. A sensor may be sued to detect the receiving of an item in the receiving well. Valves assemblies are opened as the sensors detect an item being received in the receiving well. The item compresses a filler material disposed within the air bladders as the item is received in the receiving well. When the item is removed from the receiving well, the filler material expands to inflate the air bladders to the at-rest position.

Abstract: A transportable system for dispensing and boxing items is mounted to and enclosed by a truck. The system comprises at least two dispensing carts. Each cart includes a body, a set of wheels disposed on a bottom surface of the body, a set of bearings disposed on the top surface of the body, and an outlet defined by the body. At least one of the at least two dispensing carts is adapted to store a first set of items vertically and dispense the first set of items using an unpowered escapement and at least another one of the dispensing carts is adapted to store items horizontally. The system further comprises a box dispenser configured to dispense boxes and a conveyor system disposed beneath the outlets of the at least two dispensing carts. The conveyor system defines a continuous path for boxes from the box dispenser to an end location.

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 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 integrally attached to the attachment member. The support member may have a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is located where the support member meets the attachment member. The second end of each support member may extend at a non-zero angle 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: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a pneumatic inflator for automatically inflating inflatable articles, such as dunnage bags, to a desired pressure. Generally, once activated, the pneumatic inflator of the present disclosure inflates an inflatable article via a compressed air source until the air pressure inside the inflatable article reaches an operator-selected desired pressure. Thereafter, the pneumatic inflator automatically stops inflating the inflatable article. In various embodiments, the pneumatic inflator also includes a manual shut-off that, when activated while the pneumatic inflator is inflating the inflatable article, causes the pneumatic inflator to stop inflating the inflatable article. The pneumatic inflator of the present disclosure thus enables automatic inflation of inflatable articles to particular, operated-selected desired pressures with limited operator input.

Abstract: A lighting accessory for an ATV that includes: an outer tube; an inner tube within the outer tube; a light strip within the inner tube; a top cap at a top end of the outer tube; and a base at the bottom of the outer tube. The light strip preferably includes a plurality of LED lights. The base also preferably includes a threaded rod for connecting the lighting accessory to ATV and a heat shrink application surrounding the base. The outer tube includes a polycarbonate material.

Abstract: A car light system and a motor vehicle include an illuminating lamp configured to emit illuminating ray; a projection lamp configured to project received information to be projected onto a projection medium; and a control module configured to provide the information to be projected and turn on and off the illuminating lamp and the projection lamp.

Abstract: An optical module, used for lighting and/or signalling purposes for a motor vehicle, includes a support delimiting a compartment for receiving a functional component such as a fan. A clamping element, preferably produced as a single part, can be used to block an opening of the compartment and lock the component in its operational position. The clamping element, separate from the support and provided with two arms, is engaged and clipped on against at least one engaging protrusion formed laterally on the support in order to achieve the locking. An elastic return effect of at least one of the two arms allows the clamping element to be engaged at the rear of the protrusion and held in place. For unlocking, a flexible actuation portion formed in the clamping element can be actuated in order to move one of the two arms outwards and allow unclipping to take place.

Abstract: An illumination device that includes an elongated light pipe and attachment wings integrally formed on the sides of the light pipe so that the illumination device can be easily, yet securely, installed within a containment channel, such as those found on the underside of a vehicle step rail. The elongated light pipe is made of an optically transmissive material, the attachment wings are made of a different resilient material, and the overall device is a single extruded component that has a co-extrusion boundary separating the two materials. The illumination device illuminates the ground, for example, when passengers are entering or exiting the vehicle.

Abstract: A light assembly is provided herein. The light assembly includes a pair of light assemblies disposed on opposing sides of a rear portion of a vehicle. Each light assembly includes a housing and a lens. A light source is disposed in the housing and is configured to create a first predefined illumination pattern. A controller is configured to selectively activate the first illumination pattern from one of the pair of housings corresponding to a direction of a vehicle steering wheel rotation.

Abstract: An ultrasonic sensor (10) includes a transmission and reception unit (11) for transmitting and receiving an ultrasonic wave, a holder (12) and an attachment (13) for fixing the transmission and reception unit (11) to the bumper (1) of a vehicle, and light source units (14a, 14b) mounted in a back side of the bumper (1). The holder (12) is shaped so as to be exposed on a surface of the bumper (1), and guides light beams emitted by the light source units (14a, 14b) to the surface of the bumper (1), to project the light beams from a light projecting surface (12a) to the outside of the vehicle.

Abstract: A motor vehicle has a central light control device, a plurality of peripheral light control devices distributed within the vehicle, and a plurality of interior light modules, each of which has a plurality of light sources and is associated with a peripheral light control device.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for audio of external speakers of vehicles based on ignition switch positions. An example vehicle includes an exterior surface, an external speaker positioned along the exterior surface, an ignition switch, and a speaker controller. The speaker controller is to determine, in response to the ignition switch being in an on position, whether to present simulated engine noise via the external speaker and present, in response to the ignition switch being in an accessory position, media audio via the external speaker.

Abstract: A heads-up display includes a transparent speaker diaphragm and an image projector oriented to project an image onto the transparent speaker diaphragm. The heads-up display has the capability of providing visual data and an audio alert from a single point source.

Abstract: A time to lane crossing that is a measure of a time for a vehicle to cross from a lane to another lane, is determined. A lane negotiation characteristic that is a measure of a mean vehicle offset front the lane, is determined. A first mechanism is actuated in a wearable device when the time to lane crossing is below a first threshold and the lane negotiation characteristic exceeds a second threshold. A second mechanism is actuated in the vehicle when a lane negotiation controller detects an imminent lane departure.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a blind zone monitoring method, a license plate frame device with a blind zone monitoring function, and a rearview mirror. A radar sensor is mounted inside a license plate frame body or the automobile rearview mirror to assist in information monitoring of the blind zone of the automobile rearview mirror. The whole process can be completed rapidly and easily, collision accidents caused by lane changing or turning of the automobile are avoided, and driving is safer. In addition, the entire blind zone monitoring device is arranged inside the license plate frame body without affecting the attractiveness of the automobile and is extremely convenient to mount and use.

Abstract: Various aspects of a system and method for generation of a preventive alert are disclosed herein. The system comprises one or more circuits in a vehicle configured to retrieve sensor data associated with the vehicle and/or obstacle information generated by one or more sensors of the vehicle, along a path of the vehicle. The system further comprises one or more circuits configured to communicate to a server, a set of data based on the retrieved sensor data and/or the retrieved obstacle information. The generation of an alert to one or more vehicles is controlled by the server, based on the communicated set of data.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting front view camera images are provided. The method includes determining whether a front mounted license plate is present; in response to determining that the front mounted license plate is present, adjusting an image of a front view camera to remove a part of the image including an area where the front mounted license plate is present and displaying the adjusted image; and in response to determining that the front mounted license plate is absent, displaying the image of the front view camera including a part of the area where the front mounted license plate would be mounted.

Abstract: A surroundings monitoring system for a work vehicle includes a bending angle data acquirer acquiring bending angle data between a vehicle body front and rear portions, and a shot image data acquirer acquiring shot images respectively shot by multiple cameras, and a bird's eye image compositor performing image processing of a plurality of the shot image data to generate a bird's eye image, and a storage storing representative images of the work vehicle respectively belong to multiple bending angle ranges between the vehicle body front and rear portions, and a determiner determining, from the multiple bending angle ranges, a bending angle range to which the bending angle belongs, and a selector selecting, from a plurality of the representative images, a representative image that belongs to the determined bending angle range, and a display controller causing a display to simultaneously display the generated bird's eye image and the selected representative image.

Abstract: A rear view mirror system comprises cameras, a central control board, a hidden screen display, a touch pad, and a wireless control button array. The cameras are for recording continuous video inside, outside, or around a vehicle, taking snapshots, and providing real time photo and video information to remote monitoring devices on a user request. The hidden screen display is installed in a mirror of the vehicle for providing operational information of the one or more cameras and the vehicle. The touch pad is connected electronically to the central control board for receiving user control actions. The wireless control button array is for allowing a user to send action commands to mirror. At least one of the remote monitoring devices is configured for receiving and presenting the real time photo and video information from the cameras and controlling the operations of the cameras.

Abstract: An example flexible cargo cover may be made of a foldable material; the example cargo cover may comprise: a first edge that is substantially straight; a second edge on an opposite side of the first edge; a third edge having a first concave; a fourth edge on an opposite side of the first edge and having a second concave; and a plurality of connectors. A first set of connectors in the plurality of connectors are installed on the third edge and a second set of connectors in the plurality of connectors are installed on the fourth edge.

Abstract: A center console for a vehicle is disclosed that includes a base, a storage compartment disposed within the base having an upwardly facing opening, and a cover hingedly connected to the base for selectively covering the opening of the storage compartment. The cover includes an outer cover section and an adjustable center cover section disposed within the outer cover section. The adjustable center cover section is movable between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A center console includes a base and a bin supported on the base. The bin has a first section and a second section that define a variable volume storage compartment.

Abstract: A vehicle has a frame, a seat connected to the frame, a member connected to the frame, a storage container receiving surface connected to the frame, a protrusion protruding from the storage container receiving surface, and a storage container selectively disposed on the storage container receiving surface. The storage container has a storage container body having a bottom surface and a clip. The bottom surface defines a recess. The protrusion is selectively received in the recess. The clip is connected to the storage container body. The member is selectively received in the clip. The storage container is selectively removable from the vehicle.

Abstract: A roof rack for a motor vehicle has at least one roof rack bar extending along the roof of the motor vehicle. The roof rack bar is a longitudinally divided roof rack bar and is made of a plurality of individual bars which are fixed to each other. Furthermore, the invention relates to a motor vehicle having a roof rack, and to a method for the production of the roof rack.

Abstract: Rack systems are disclosed for coupling accessories to crossbars on top of a vehicle. A coupling device may include a flexible strap member adjustably anchored at one end of a body. The strap member may be connected to the other end of the body and tightened. A mounting assembly may be provided on the top side of the body for connection to a cargo-specific carrier or accessory. A coupling device may also include a flexible fitting member configured to grip a round or rectangular crossbar. A cap member may be configured to be mounted on the fitting member and have one or more ramp surfaces which form a sliding interface with a corresponding surface on the fitting member, thereby providing a closing or tightening effect on the fitting member with respect to the crossbar. Other coupling devices are configured to grip or clamp a t-slot in the crossbar.

Abstract: A bike carrier for a trailer hitch receiver with two bike wheel carrying trays pivotally mounted to a bike carrying tray assembly to pivot between a co-aligned laterally opposed operational position and a folded position for shipping and storage. A tray position lock bar or lever is urged upward beside each tray by a spring, automatically releasably locking the tray in the operational position. The trays may be mounted on a tray crossbar that is mounted between side plates of the assembly. The tray crossbar may have a slot beside the trays in which a tray lock lever for each tray is pivotally mounted. A rotation stop may be mounted on the crossbar between the two trays that stops the trays in the parallel position when rotating the trays toward each other.

Abstract: A ratchet mechanism with a pawl slidably mounted on a ratchet bar. Two fingers in the pawl on opposite sides of ratchet bar pinch the bar between them when the pawl is pivoted to a pinch angle relative to the bar. A lever on the pawl pivots the pawl to release the fingers from the ratchet bar. An over-rotation stop on the pawl contacts the ratchet bar in the release position, and prevents the pawl from pivoting past the release position to a position that drags a finger against the ratchet bar. The over-rotation stop may extend from the pawl lever, contact and slide along the ratchet bar in the release position, and maintain an ideal release position of the pawl relative to the ratchet bar during sliding of the pawl on the ratchet bar. The ratchet bar may be toothless, providing smooth selection of stopping points on the bar.

Abstract: A device holder to hold an electronic device is provided. The device holder comprises an upper arc arm; a lower arc arm; and a drive device. The upper arm and the lower arc arms are attached to the drive device and moveably between a non-use position and a use position and the drive device enables a synchronized movement of the upper arc arm and a lower arc arm at opposite directions.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a mobile entertainment system includes a screen assembly with a display and a signal generating device. A housing pivotally coupled to the screen assembly can have a lower portion, an upper portion, and a housing cavity sized and shaped to receive the screen assembly. The upper portion can receive at least a portion of the signal generating device. At least a portion of the screen assembly can rotate through an opening in the lower portion. A shell can receive the housing.

Abstract: A method for assembling a camera for a vehicle includes providing a camera housing portion, disposing an imaging sensor at a base portion of the camera housing portion, and disposing a lens system at a first portion of the camera housing portion. A first circuit board is provided that includes circuitry associated with the imaging sensor, which is disposed at a second circuit board that is in board-to-board electrical connection with the first circuit board. The camera housing portion and a connector portion are joined together to encase the first and second circuit boards. The connector portion includes a multi-pin connector having terminals that include (i) a first terminal portion for electrically connecting with a connector of the vehicle and (ii) a second terminal portion that electrically connects with circuitry disposed at the first circuit board when the camera housing portion and the connector portion are joined together.

Abstract: A container assembly for a vehicle having a container receiving base having one of a catch and a catch receiving space and a removable container selectively disposed on the container receiving base, the removable container having a container body defining an item receiving space, and a handle pivotally connected to the container body and being movable between a locked and an unlocked position, the handle having an other one of the catch and the catch receiving space, the other one of the catch and the catch receiving space being movable with the handle, where in the locked position, the catch is received in the catch receiving space, preventing separation of the container from the base and in the unlocked position, the catch is out of the catch receiving space, allowing separation of the container from the base. A removable container and a vehicle incorporating the container assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: A protector includes: a first unit into which an electrical wire is to be inserted; and a second unit into which a portion of the electrical wire is to be inserted, the portion being other than a portion that is not to be inserted into the first unit. The first unit includes a coupling-target portion, and the second unit includes a coupling portion that is coupled to the coupling-target portion so as to be rotatable relative to the coupling-target portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a grommet for protecting a tube, the grommet including a first port, a second port, and a flexible bellows disposed therebetween. The first port defines a central axis and includes: a conduit leading to the bellows and a first strap tower defining at least one first strap aperture. A tube extends out of the conduit. A first strap is wrapped around the tube and extends through the at least one first strap aperture to securing the tube to the first strap tower.

Abstract: Disclosed is a grommet for protecting a tube, the grommet including a first port, a second port, and a flexible bellows disposed therebetween. The first port defines a central axis and includes: a conduit leading to the bellows and a first strap tower defining at least one first strap aperture. A tube extends out of the conduit. A first strap is wrapped around the tube and extends through the at least one first strap aperture to securing the tube to the first strap tower.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a detector configured to detect a state of the apparatus, and a processor configured to determine a current change degree of an apparatus state between a current point of time and a previous point of time based on a first change value of the apparatus state at the current point of time and a second change value of the apparatus state at the previous point of time earlier than the current point of time, and determine whether change in the apparatus state is normal or abnormal based on a result of comparison between the determined current change degree and an accumulated change degree of the apparatus state accumulated for a predetermined time section before the current point of time.

Abstract: Provided is an in-vehicle control device which is able to protect a seal material even when being interposed by a fixing member which is fixed to a vehicle while suppressing the protruding of the seal material toward an inner space. The in-vehicle control device includes a first housing (20), a second housing (30) which is fixed to face the first housing (20), and a seal material (40) which seals the inner space which is disposed between a flange of the first housing (20) and a flange of the second housing (30) and is formed by the first housing (20) and the second housing (30). The first housing (20) includes a shape (22) (bank-shaped portion) which is disposed on a side near an inner space (11) from the seal material (40), faces the flange of the second housing (30), and suppresses the moving of the seal material (40) toward the inner space (11).

Abstract: An electrical load, for example and electrical component and/or an electronic component, of a motor vehicle may include a first electrical system part and a second electrical system part for supplying the electrical load with electrical energy from a first vehicle electrical system and a second vehicle electrical system, respectively. The first vehicle electrical system part may be electrically coupled to a diode element for transferring an activation signal to an electrical energy supply unit provided in the second electrical system part. The electrical energy supply unit may be switched between an active state where a supply voltage is provided to the electrical load and an idle state where the supply voltage to the electrical load is suspended.

Abstract: An assembly that includes a vehicle window and a window support is presented. The vehicle window has two individual panes that are bonded by an adhesive layer. The window support has a connection segment, forming a holder, for mechanically connecting to the vehicle window. An electrical contact element that is partially arranged within the holder is fastened to the window support. The electrical contact element, which has the form of a ribbon conductor, serves to electrically contact an electrical counter contact element of the vehicle window. According to one aspect, the electrical contact element is routed, from between the two individual panes, out of the vehicle window, and is fastened to a surface of the vehicle window.

Abstract: A vehicle power supply control device includes trunk line units of two systems provided in a vehicle; branch line units branched from the trunk line units of two systems; a vehicle power supply master coupled to one side of the trunk line units of two systems and includes a main battery that charges and discharges electric power; and a plurality of area power supply masters coupled to the trunk line units of two systems via the branch line units, coupled to a load that consumes electric power, and each include an area battery that charges and discharges electric power. The vehicle power supply master supplies electric power of the main battery to the area power supply masters via the trunk line units of two systems, and the area power supply masters supply, to the load, electric power supplied from the vehicle power supply master or charged in the area battery.

Abstract: A vehicle power supply control device includes a main line unit of one system, branch line units, a vehicle power supply master, and an area power supply master. The main line unit of the one system is provided to a vehicle. Each of the branch line units branches from the main line unit of the one system. The vehicle power supply master includes a main battery that charges and discharges electric power. The area power supply master is connected to the main line unit of the one system through the branch line unit and is connected to a load unit that consumes electric power, and includes an area battery that charges and discharges electric power. The vehicle power supply master supplies electric power of the main battery to the area power supply master through the main line unit of the one system.

Abstract: A vehicle power supply control device includes a vehicle power supply master connected at one end of a single-system trunk line unit and including a main battery charged with power and discharging power, a plurality of area power supply masters connected with the single-system trunk line unit through branch line units and connected with load units consuming power, a first supply path supplying power from the vehicle power supply master to the area power supply masters through the single-system trunk line unit, a second supply path different from the first supply path, and an external power supplying unit provided outside the area power supply masters and supplying power to the area power supply masters through the second supply path.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle includes a cabin monitoring system disposed at a vehicle and operable to detect presence of at least one occupant in the vehicle. The cabin monitoring system is operable to determine a temperature at an occupant detected in the vehicle. A control is operable to control a climate control system of the vehicle. The control, responsive to a determined temperature at a detected occupant, adjusts the temperature setting of the climate control system of the vehicle. The control system may adjust the temperature setting in accordance with a temperature setting preselected by the detected occupant. The system may detect multiple occupants in the vehicle and may adjust the temperature setting for each zone of the vehicle where an occupant is detected.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a beam for a bumper. The beam includes: a rail member installed on a body of a vehicle, wherein the rail member is formed by processing a continuous fiber thermoplastics (CFT) into a rail shape and has a coupling portion having a flange-shaped coupling surface; a stay member disposed at the either side portion of the rail member in the longitudinal direction so that it is located between the body and the rail member, wherein the stay member is formed by processing the continuous fiber thermoplastics (CFT) into a stay shape, and is coupled with the rail member such that a coupling surface having a flange shape in parallel with the coupling surface of the coupling portion is coupled with it; and a fastening plate disposed between the coupling portion and the stay member to enhance rigidity of the coupling surface of the stay member.

Abstract: A bumper beam includes an outer portion and an inner portion each extending between a top end and a bottom end. At least one of the outer portion or the inner portion includes a pair of geometrical features each of which are disposed in spaced relationship to one another and adjacent a respective one of the top or bottom ends. A top wall and a bottom wall each extend from one of the geometrical features to the other of the outer portion or the inner portion to interconnect the outer and inner portions of the bumper beam. The geometrical features can be varied in size and shape to change and tune the energy absorption properties of the bumper beam and ultimately provide for a bumper beam that is adaptable and flexible over a range of vehicle applications.

Abstract: A collision energy absorbing device of a railcar includes: an outside plate constituting an outer tube including an axis extending in a car longitudinal direction; and at least one partition plate extending in the car longitudinal direction in an internal space surrounded by the outside plate, the at least one partition plate fixed to the outside plate and dividing the internal space. An outer shape of the outer tube is a shape that is symmetrical with respect to a virtual horizontal surface including the axis, and the at least one partition plate includes a missing portion in the internal space.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a hood assembly that is located above an engine compartment. A hood latch assembly includes an auxiliary latch assembly. The auxiliary latch assembly includes an auxiliary lever that unlatches the auxiliary latch assembly from the hood assembly. A front grille assembly has an auxiliary lever access location formed as an opening between the hood assembly and the front grille assembly. An auxiliary lever access panel has a closed configuration that conceals at least a portion of the opening and an open configuration that exposes the opening to access the auxiliary lever.

Abstract: A bumper assembly includes a bumper cover, a bumper reinforcement beam spaced apart from the bumper cover, and a low speed bumper energy absorber that extends along a front surface of the bumper reinforcement beam between the bumper cover and the bumper reinforcement beam. The low speed bumper energy absorber includes a body portion extending along the front surface of the bumper reinforcement beam, wherein at least a portion of the body portion is space apart from the bumper cover, and one or more air deflectors extending between the body portion and the bumper cover, wherein the one or more air deflectors substantially isolate a portion of the bumper assembly from air leakage through the bumper assembly.

Abstract: A bumper assembly includes a bumper cover, a bumper reinforcement beam spaced apart from the bumper cover, a low speed bumper energy absorber that extends along a front surface of the bumper reinforcement beam between the bumper cover and the bumper reinforcement beam, and a low force energy absorber positioned below the low speed bumper energy absorber. The low force energy absorber includes a body portion extending along the front surface of the bumper reinforcement beam and one or more air deflectors extending from an upper surface of the body portion between the low speed bumper energy absorber and the bumper cover. The one or more air deflectors are configured to substantially isolate a portion of the bumper assembly from air leakage through the bumper assembly.

Abstract: A bumper assembly includes a bumper cover including one or more air deflectors extending inward from the bumper cover, a bumper reinforcement beam positioned rearward of the bumper cover, and a low speed bumper energy absorber that extends along a front surface of the bumper reinforcement beam between the bumper cover and the bumper reinforcement beam. The one or more air deflectors extend from the bumper cover toward the low speed bumper energy absorber at an oblique angle relative to a front face of the low speed bumper energy absorber to substantially isolate a portion of the bumper assembly from air leakage through the bumper assembly.

Abstract: A travel control apparatus comprises a first detector configured to detect an obstacle around a subject vehicle traveling in a first lane and a second detector configured to detect a second lane adjacent to the first lane. The travel control apparatus sets a first range at a target position for lane change in the second lane. The first range has a size equal to or larger than a size which the subject vehicle occupies on a road surface. The travel control apparatus detects a range in the second lane as a second range. The range in the second lane is located at a side of the subject vehicle, and the obstacle is absent in the range in the second lane. The travel control apparatus permits the subject vehicle to change lanes when the second range includes the first range.