Abstract: In a vehicle seat attached to the floor of the vehicle via a rail device and a lock device, the mechanical stiffness of the rail device and the lock device is increased without increasing the overall weight of the vehicle seat and without unduly increasing the manufacturing cost. The vehicle seat further comprises at least one upper hook member (115A) depending from one of the upper rails, and at least one lower hook member (89B) extending upward from a part of the corresponding lock device or a member securing the lock device to a corresponding lower rail such that the upper and lower hook members are spaced apart from each other, but jointly prevent an upward movement of the upper rail away from the lower rail.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a seating region having a seat portion and a back portion includes at least one cushioned body which is securable to components of the seating region of a vehicle, bed, couch or sofa for the purpose of securing the at least one body in a stationary relationship with respect to the seating region or for providing a comfortable surface against which an occupant of the seating region may rest. The apparatus is well-suited for use as a partition between the areas of two adjacent seating regions of a vehicle or between a seating region within which an occupant is seated and an adjacent door of the vehicle.

Abstract: A car seat headrest structure with multipart supporting effect includes a headrest main body and a support section. The main body is defined with a middle section, two lateral sections, an upper section and a lower section. The support section includes two lateral support sections positioned on the two lateral sections and a lower support section positioned on the lower section of the main body. The lower support section and the lateral support sections are flexible or elastic protrusion structures corresponding to the cervical vertebrae portion and the head of a user. The lateral support sections, the lower support section and the middle section of the main body together define an embracing/supporting section. In accordance with ergonomics, the support section can truly protect and support the head and the cervical vertebrae portion of the user according to the actual use requirements of the user.

Abstract: A vehicle seat including: a seat frame extending in a first direction; and an air conditioning duct extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, wherein the duct intersects the seat frame, and wherein the duct is inserted into a through hole which is formed in the seat frame and penetrates the seat frame in the second direction.

Abstract: A conveyance seat configured to stabilize a position of a temperature detection unit to suppress positional deviation of the temperature detection unit is described. The conveyance seat comprises a cushion pad, a bottom plate, an electric heater which is attached to the cushion pad, a thermistor which detects temperature at a location between the cushion pad and the bottom plate during operation of the electric heater, a housing cavity with a hollowed shape formed in a bottom portion of the cushion pad, and a holding pad which holds the thermistor within the housing cavity by being fit in the housing cavity with the thermistor attached thereto. The thermistor is held by the holding pad, and is positioned between the cushion pad and the holding pad, within the housing cavity.

Abstract: An occupant armrest is configured for use in a vehicle. The occupant armrest includes a substrate, a cover, and a thermoelectric module. The substrate is configured to support an arm of an occupant of the vehicle. The cover is arranged around the substrate. The thermoelectric module is configured to provide at least one of heating and cooling the arm of the occupant.

Abstract: A vehicle seat including: a seat cover configuring a design surface of a seat peripheral surface portion; a seat pad covered by the seat cover and configured to elastically support a load from a seated person; an air conditioning duct protruding from the seat peripheral surface portion; an insertion hole penetrating the seat cover and the seat pad; and a connection member attached to a seat internal structure which is provided at one side of the insertion hole opposite to another side of the insertion hole from which the duct is inserted into the insertion hole, wherein the duct is attached to the seat internal structure in a state of being inserted into the insertion hole and connected with the connection member.

Abstract: A vehicle seat including: a decorative body attached to a side portion of a seat cushion and including a first locking portion provided to a rear side and a second locking portion provided to a front side; and a cushion side frame including a first locked portion and a second locked portion, wherein the first locking portion is configured to restrict the decorative body from moving in a seat width direction and allow a front end portion side of the decorative body to be pivoted in an upper and lower direction about the first locked portion when the first locking portion is locked to the first locked portion from the front side, and wherein the second locking portion is configured to be locked to the second locked portion from an upper side when the front end portion side of the decorative body is pivoted downward.

Abstract: A vehicle seat including: a decorative body provided alongside a seat cushion in a seat width direction; a side frame serving as a side framework of one side portion of the seat cushion which is closer to the decorative body than another side portion of the seat cushion; and a side cover covering a peripheral side surface of the seat cushion facing the decorative body, wherein the side frame is disposed at an offset position which is away from the one side portion of the seat cushion to a side where the decorative body is provided in the seat width direction, and wherein the side cover is branched into a drawn-in portion which is drawn downward beyond a gap between the seat cushion and the decorative body, and a cover portion which is connected to the drawn-in portion and covers the side frame from an upper side.

Abstract: An attachment of a surface cover to a seat back in a vehicle seat having through-holes is described. A bucket seat includes a pad provided with through-holes, a surface cover configured to cover a front surface of the pad, and a back frame disposed on a back side of the pad. The back frame includes: a support portion provided with through-holes positioned to face the first through-holes, the support portion being configured to support the pad; and retaining portions provided around the through-holes and configured to retain hooks of the surface cover. The support portion and the retaining portions are integrally molded.

Abstract: Provided is a seat cushion member for use in a vehicle seat. The seat cushion member includes a cushion pad; a first side frame; a second side frame; at least one coupling member; and a load receiving member arranged in an area lower than the cushion pad and capable of receiving a downward load that acts on the cushion pad. The load receiving member is joined to the at least one coupling member and is spaced apart from the second side frame with a void therebetween.

Abstract: A vehicle seat component includes: a seat pad having a seating portion and an outer portion; and a seat cover serving as an outer cover material being bonded to the seat pad, wherein at least a part of the seat cover at which the seat cover is bonded to the outer portion, is provided with an extension part that extends from an end of the outer portion at a side opposite to the seating portion, wherein the outer portion is provided with a groove at a rear surface part of the seat pad, the groove extending along the end and having a bottom surface at a position closer to the seating portion with respect to the rear surface part, and wherein at least a part of the extension part is integrally bonded to a wall surface of the groove by the integral foam-molding.

Abstract: An occupant support device (OSD) for a seat, comprises a flexible membrane having a first end and a second end. The flexible membrane is coupleable to a seat proximate the first end and the second end of the flexible membrane. The OSD further comprises at least one stiffening member for stiffening the flexible membrane. The at least one stiffening member is positionable so that the flexible membrane is generally stiffer in a longitudinal direction than in a transverse direction. A seat comprising the OSD, an array of seats comprising the OSD and an aircraft comprising the OSD are also provided.

Abstract: An automotive armrest includes an elastic core defining a patterned array of channels extending therethrough such that the elastic core exhibits a predetermined target vertical stiffness and a predetermined target lateral stiffness different than the predetermined target vertical stiffness. The automotive armrest also includes a skin arranged with the elastic core.

Abstract: Described is an actuator for a recline mechanism. The actuator comprises (i) a connector for connecting the actuator to an elongate frame member adjacent to a seat base cushion of an aircraft seat; (ii) a housing; and (iii) a trigger for pulling a cable. Also described is an aircraft seat comprising the actuator and row of said seats.

Abstract: A seat reclining apparatus includes: first and second reclining lock mechanisms that operate in a locked state and an unlocked state, where the locked state prevents a seat back from tilting and the unlocked state allows the tilting; a first rotation member that rotates toward an unlocking direction integrally with the shaft body to change the first reclining lock mechanism from the locked state to the unlocked state; and a second rotation member that is operated to rotate by an operation member toward the unlocking direction to change the second reclining lock mechanism from the locked state to the unlocked state via a cable. When the operation member is operated, the second rotation member rotates from the locking position toward the unlocking direction by a predetermined amount, subsequently transmits a rotation force to the first rotation member toward the unlocking direction via an interlocking portion.

Abstract: A tray table assembly including a stowage module, a tray table configured to transition between a stowed position within the stowage module and a deployed position outside of the stowage module, and an assembly coupled to the tray table and the stowage module movable relative to the stowage module to provide arced deployment motion of the tray table as the tray table transitions between the stowed and deployed positions of the tray table.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hygiene accessory for a passenger seat of a passenger-transport device, including a waste container and a unit for hanging from the passenger seat formed by a hanging collar defining an aperture for passing waste. The hanging collar is suitable for being held around a cup-holder opening of a passenger seat and for supporting the waste container, which extends into the cup-holder opening under the aperture for passing waste and is kept concertinaed under the hanging collar prior to use by a temporary attachment suitable for allowing the container to unfold downwardly. Also disclosed is a method for maintaining a passenger-transport device by way of hygiene accessories as disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a flexible absorbent panel configured to surround, at least in part, a drink container. The drink container is configured to receive a liquid therein. The flexible absorbent panel is also configured to surround, at least in part, the drink container. The flexible absorbent panel is also configured to absorb, at least in part, the liquid once the flexible absorbent panel is positioned, at least in part, proximate to the drink container, and the liquid is inadvertently spilled from the drink container.

Abstract: A cup holder assembly includes a container aperture, a travel guide, a stabilizer arm aperture, a stabilizer arm, and a biasing member. The travel guide is on an exterior surface of the container aperture. The stabilizer arm aperture is radially inward of the travel guide. The stabilizer arm is pivotable about a living hinge and is inserted into the stabilizer arm aperture. The travel guide guides radial actuation of the stabilizer arm. The biasing member biases the stabilizer arm radially inward.

Abstract: A control system for a dump truck includes a signal reception unit that receives a rising command signal to cause the dump truck including a vessel and a hydraulic cylinder configured to raise and lower the vessel to start a rising action of the vessel, and a vessel control unit that varies an extension speed of the hydraulic cylinder nonlinearly with respect to elapsed time when the signal reception unit receives the rising command signal.

Abstract: Disclosed in some examples, are devices, methods, systems, and machine readable mediums that provide for automated goods exchange between autonomous vehicles while the autonomous vehicles are still in motion. This may be used to efficiently ship packages long distances as well as to transfer goods to consumers. This allows shippers to transfer goods from one truck to another without having to stop and unload the truck, decreasing costs by limiting human involvement and improving efficiency. Likewise, mobile merchants, such as food trucks, may sell to consumers in cars without having to stop to perform the exchange, increasing the convenience to consumers.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for aiding in the launching and/or loading of a watercraft on a mobile trailer. Various embodiments provide for an aid system that may be removably installed without significant modifications to a trailer. In some embodiments, the aid system may include one or more guide straps that are elastic, at least in part, to facilitate the guiding and positioning of a watercraft and/or associated winch hook assembly during launching and/or loading operations. Further embodiments may ease launching operations by providing a certain measure of force propelling the watercraft from the mobile trailer into the water, and/or ease loading operations by positioning the winch hook assembly towards a rear of the mobile trailer during loading operations.

Abstract: A vehicle roof structure including a plurality of roof support pillars that include a plurality of receptacles on an outer surface of the pillars. The receptacles are adapted to receive a connector for securing an article to a vehicle either directly or by means of a tie down strap. A spider roof structure or conventional roof structure are disclosed that may include either X-shaped receptacle openings or a T-track slot. Articles may be directly secured to the receptacles or slots on the outer surface of the pillars or may be connected to the roof or side outer walls of the pillar by tie down straps.

Abstract: An axle strap assembly including a strap formed in loops at opposite ends around a portion of an end piece. Magnets are provided within magnet sleeves at the ends. The magnets attract each other to hold the end pieces together while being secured to an axle-securing device. The magnet sleeves hold the magnets in place during use.

Abstract: A load tension assembly comprising a main body including a rotatable hub having a slot to accept a strap and a single gear connected to the rotatable hub; and a handle assembly having a drive pawl biased by a first spring to engage the single gear of the main body, and a trigger release connected to the drive pawl, the entire handle assembly positioned lateral to the rotatable hub, is disclosed herein.

Abstract: An electrical power supply device for at least one light source of the light emitting diode type and at least one electronic component, including a circuit for driving the electrical power supply of the light source or each light source, the drive circuit including at least one electrical conductor track and a housing for accommodating an insert, and an insert in an electrically conducting material, the insert being inserted in the accommodation housing and including a first end portion electrically connected to the conductor track, and a second end portion suited to being electrically connected to at least one electronic component so as to supply electrical power to the electronic component.

Abstract: A ball socket for connection with a ball stud resists accidental pull-out of the ball stud. The ball socket achieves relatively low insertion force but relatively high pull-out force resistance.

Abstract: A method of showing the inside status of a vehicle via a plurality of first icons is provided. The method includes the following steps: (a) disposing a status read device on the vehicle to monitor and report a plurality of operation statuses of the vehicle; (b) transforming the plurality of operation statuses into a plurality of corresponding first icons by an information transform unit; and (c) displaying the plurality of first icons corresponding to the plurality of operation statuses on a first display to show the inside status of the vehicle for the users or drivers outside the vehicle. The first display faces outward and is disposed on the left side, right side or rear side of the vehicle.

Abstract: Signal light with several light sources, e.g. LEDs (1), in an X- or cross-shaped arrangement on an X- or cross-shaped support (2) with a transparent or translucent cover (3) on one side, the front side, whereby the support (2) including the cover (3) is arranged in a suitable x- or cross-shaped housing (4) which is open on one side, the front side, and consists of a soft-elastic natural or synthetic rubber material, e.g. a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE,TPV).

Abstract: A light system is provided herein. The light system includes a bumper assembly disposed on a vehicle. A light source is disposed on the bumper assembly. An airflow control device is disposed below the bumper assembly. A first luminescent structure is disposed on the airflow control device. The first luminescent structure is configured to luminesce in response to receiving excitation light.

Abstract: A tow bar assembly for towing a load with a vehicle providing a lighted region to warn other motorists on the road that the load is being towed and provide indications of the mode of operation of the towing vehicle. The integrated lights may be connected to the towing vehicle control signals indicating a turn signal, braking, or reverse. The tow lights also clearly display the tow bar that may otherwise be difficult to see at night and that the tow bar is towing a load.

Abstract: A vehicle illumination system and method for controlling a vehicle light. The method includes receiving an input signal at a controller port; generating a control signal to activate the vehicle light based on both a rising and falling edge of the input signal in which the control signal activates an animation sequence when a falling edge is detected.

Abstract: A lighting system is employed in a motor vehicle that includes a vehicle body arranged along a longitudinal axis and having a first vehicle body end configured to face oncoming ambient airflow when the vehicle is in motion relative to a road surface. The vehicle also includes a second vehicle body end opposing the first vehicle body end, and an aerodynamic-element having an aerodynamic-element body mounted to the second vehicle body end and arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The lighting system includes a light source mounted to the vehicle body and configured to direct at least one beam of light at the aerodynamic-element body. The lighting system also includes a light-reflecting feature arranged on the aerodynamic-element body and having an orientation configured to reflect the at least one beam of light along the longitudinal axis in a direction away from the first vehicle body end.

Abstract: A traffic warning device removably mounted to a vehicle and coupled to a main controller. The main controller includes an alarm unit to output warning. A driving unit in the device receives a driving signal from the main controller and moves accordingly. A power supply unit supplies power to the alarm unit and the driving unit.

Abstract: A lamp for a vehicle includes: a lens; a first light source positioned at a rear side of the lens and configured to generate a first light; a first reflector configured to reflect the first light toward the lens; a second light source positioned at the rear side of the lens and configured to generate a second light; and a second reflector configured to reflect the second light toward the lens, wherein the first light source is configured to output the first light in a first direction, and the second light source is configured to output the second light in the first direction.

Abstract: A modular light bar, for mounting on an emergency vehicle, is configured for changing of a portion of its external shape for changing a corresponding light directional capability thereof using interchangeable lighting modules. The lights thereon cast light in multiple lighting directions without using any rotating elements. The modular light bar includes: a base member with a first light bar end section and a second light bar end section interconnected by a support portion configured to provide a gap between the first and second light bar end sections. Various different center section lighting modules may be interchangeably received in the gap between the first light bar end section and the second light bar end section, and be latched thereto.

Abstract: Systems and methods for adaptively controlling lighting within a passenger suite of an aircraft cabin include a light sensor disposed on or within a surface of a static element of the passenger suite that detects illumination characteristics of external lighting system(s) within the aircraft cabin. The illumination characteristics may include lighting color and intensity. A controller may cause illumination of one or more illumination devices disposed near surfaces of the passenger suite such that the illumination of the surfaces matches or complements the sensed illumination characteristics of the external lighting system(s) independent of any communications received from the external lighting systems, thereby allowing additional ambient lighting systems to be added to the aircraft cabin without having to be integrated with other aircraft lighting systems.

Abstract: A courtesy logo lamp or a courtesy lamp is installed in a part on the interior side of a door of a vehicle. The courtesy logo lamp or the courtesy lamp includes a light source, a light guide and an outer lens. The light guide includes a light input surface that allows input of light from the light source, a light guide portion that guides light input from the light input surface, and a light output surface that allows output of the light guided by the light guide portion. The outer lens includes a transmission/diffusion portion. The transmission/diffusion portion allows input of the light output from the light output surface of the light guide, from a back surface, penetration of the light in the thickness direction and diffusion of the light, and radiation of the light from the front surface to the outside.

Abstract: An interior lighting module for a motor vehicle interior, the lighting module including at least two light sources, each light source being associated with an optical guide in order to make at least two distinct light beams. The lighting module thus makes it possible to produce at least two light functions, preferentially distinct from one another. According to the invention, the light sources of the lighting module are secured to one and the same planar substrate in order to facilitate the incorporation thereof in the interior of the motor vehicle and to facilitate the establishing of the electrical connections with the electrical circuit of the interior and also relates to a motor vehicle interior including such an interior lighting module.

Abstract: An Automated System to Monitor and Restrict Honking (S) is provided for an automobile to reduce noise pollution. Said system mainly comprises of an on-board computing means (N) to be placed on the vehicle for monitoring and restricting honks in said vehicle; and an off-board computing means (F) further comprising a user element (FU) for user, a dealer element (FD) for dealer (FD) and a master element (FM) for centralized administration and controlling of the present System (S). Said system (S) provides pre-defined allowable honk counts to a user and once said allowable honk counts are exhausted, the on-board computing means (N) turns to partial enable state allowing only limited numbers of long press honking, exhausting which, the honking is disabled. Said system (S) enables restriction of needless honking including continuous and multiple honking. Present system (S) also has provision for recharge to start the honking again.

Abstract: A system according to the present disclosure includes a launch identification module and a speaker control module. The launch identification module is configured to monitor a speed of a vehicle and identify a vehicle launch when the vehicle speed increases from zero to a value greater than zero. The speaker control module is configured to monitor an acceleration of the vehicle control a speaker in a cabin of the vehicle to play a first sound that simulates a sound produced by at least one of an engine and a driveline during a vehicle launch when a vehicle launch is identified and the vehicle acceleration is greater than a predetermined acceleration. The speaker control module is also configured to control the speaker to not play the first sound during a vehicle launch when a vehicle launch is identified and the vehicle acceleration is less than or equal to the predetermined acceleration.

Abstract: An optical source unit includes a first optical source for emitting a P-polarized light beam, a first detector for detecting whether the first optical source is normal or abnormal, a second optical source for emitting an S-polarized light beam, a second detector for detecting whether the second optical source is normal or abnormal, and a light beam combining section including a polarization beam splitter for transmitting the P-polarized light beam and reflecting the S-polarized light beam to combine the P-polarized light beam and the S-polarized light beam into an output light beam of the optical source unit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for triggering a hitch view are provided. The method includes: determining whether a hitch of a vehicle will be coupling with a trailer coupler of a trailer, in response to determining that the hitch of the vehicle will be coupling with the trailer coupler, detecting a position of the trailer coupler, and displaying a view of the trailer coupler corresponding to the detected position of the trailer coupler from among a plurality of views. The method may assist an operator of a vehicle in aligning the vehicle hitch with a trailer coupler.

Abstract: Example obstacle detection systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method receives data from at least one sensor mounted to a vehicle and creates a probabilistic grid-based map associated with an area near the vehicle. The method also determines a confidence associated with each probability in the grid-based map and determines a likelihood that an obstacle exists in the area near the vehicle based on the probabilistic grid-based map.

Abstract: A bird's-eye view video generation device includes a video acquisition unit configured to acquire surroundings videos obtained by capturing videos of surroundings of a vehicle; a vehicle information acquisition unit configured to acquire vehicle information to estimate move of the vehicle in a turning direction; and a controller configured to, when move of the vehicle in the turning direction is estimated based on the vehicle information that is acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit, generate a bird's-eye view video obtained by changing a position to display the bird's-eye view video containing a virtual vehicle image such that a surroundings video in a direction that has to be checked in the estimated turning direction is displayed widely. The generated bird's-eye view video is desolated by a display controller on a display panel.

Abstract: This invention intends to provide a shaft for a retractable view device for a vehicle, the shaft allowing a harness to be easily inserted therethrough. A shaft supports a view device rotating section in such a manner that the view device rotating section is movable to either of a retracted position and an extended position and is rotatable relative to a vehicle body in a direction around a predetermined rotation axis. The view device rotating section includes a view section body mounted therein. The shaft includes a hollow extending in an axis direction of the shaft. The hollow opens at each of opposite ends of the hollow or an area in a vicinity of each of the opposite ends of the hollow. The hollow has a polygonal or substantially polygonal shape in a direction orthogonal to the axis of the shaft.

Abstract: The electric retractable view device for a vehicle includes a view device rotating section including a view section body mounted therein, a rotation support section that supports the view device rotating section so as to be rotatable relative to a predetermined rotation axis, and an electric driving mechanism that electrically moves the view device rotating section to either of a retracted position and an extended position. The electric driving mechanism includes a motor, and a power transmission mechanism that transmits a drive force of the motor to the view device rotating section to rotate the view device rotating section in the direction around the rotation axis. The power transmission mechanism includes a double-threaded worm, and one or more motor-side worms disposed on the motor side relative to the double-threaded worm. Each of the one or more motor-side worms is a single-threaded worm.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer readable medium may include technology to enable optimal usage of automotive virtual mirrors. A gaze detector monitors a driver's eyes to determine if the driver is looking in the direction of a virtual mirror. If the driver is not looking in the direction of virtual mirror, all virtual mirrors are placed in a low operational mode. If the driver is looking in the direction of a virtual mirror, the virtual mirror being viewed is placed in a high operational mode and all other virtual mirrors are placed in the low operational mode.

Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a display screen viewable by a driver of the motor vehicle. A manually adjustable mount is attached to the display screen and enables a three-dimensional orientation of the display screen to be manually adjusted by the driver. The manually adjustable mount transmits an electronic signal indicative of the three-dimensional orientation of the display screen. A rearview camera captures images of a scene behind the motor vehicle. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the display screen, the manually adjustable mount and the rearview camera. The electronic processor determines, based on the electronic signal from the manually adjustable mount, the three-dimensional orientation of the display screen. The electronic processor controls video content presented on the display screen. The video content is based on the images captured by the rearview camera. The controlling of the video content is based on the determined three-dimensional orientation of the display screen.