Abstract: A climate controlled child safety seat assembly for cooling and warming a child positioned in the seat includes a car seat that comprises a base and a handle. A power module is coupled to and is positioned in the base. A plurality of penetrations is positioned through the handle. A plurality of fans is operationally coupled to the power module. Each fan is positioned in a respective penetration. The fans are configured to motivate air over a child who is positioned in the car seat.

Abstract: An arm rest arrangement for a motor vehicle seat with a fixed carrier structure and an arm rest body mounted for pivoting about an axis in relation thereto, and with which an incline adjustment device is associated, allowing a modification of an incline of the arm rest body in relation to the carrier structure. The incline adjustment device includes an actuating member and a blocking device for securing an incline adjustment carried out by actuating member. The arm rest body includes a supporting member adjustable in a linearly movable manner on the arm rest body and supported on the carrier structure. The actuating member and the blocking device are connected to the supporting member such that same can be released by the actuating member for a linear adjustment and can be stopped by the blocking device in an adjusted supporting position.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat bottom, a backrest, and a headrest. The vehicle seat may be supplied with power so as to provide a powered experience to the vehicle seat.

Abstract: A storage hook. The storage hook includes a body. The body includes at least one slot formed therethrough. A U-shaped hook is joined to and extends from a periphery of the body. The slot is sized to receive at least one head rest support bar therethrough. The storage hook is thereby configured to be disposed in between a headrest and a vehicle seat. The U-shaped hook protrudes outward, thereby providing an additional hook within the vehicle.

Abstract: A mechanism for holding an article in a storage compartment. The storage compartment is delimited by a first wall and a second wall and each of the first wall and the second wall is having a first recess and a second recess. The mechanism includes a holder element, a supporting element, a locking element and a handling member. The holder element is articulated in the first wall. The supporting element is pivotally configured on the holder element for supporting a bottom portion of the article in a holding position. The locking element engages a first recess to lock the holder element in a non-holding position and engages a second recess to lock the holder element in the holding position. The handling member is configured on the second member for unlocking the locking element from the first and second recesses to move the holder element between the holding and non-holding positions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus providing self-service of food items, such as finger foods and snacks, including a portable food displaying and serving apparatus for transporting and displaying a selection of food items for consumption by possible consumers.

Abstract: In a transport system and method for operating a transport system the transport system includes a first mobile component and a second mobile component as well as a transport rack. Bearing rollers for moving the transport rack on a driving surface are disposed on the transport rack, in particular, the mobile component is drivable on the driving surface. Each mobile component has a linear axle and a control as well as wheels driven by an electric motor. The first mobile component is able to drive underneath the transport rack in a first region of the transport rack, and the second mobile component is able to drive underneath the transport rack in another, i.e. second, region of the transport rack. The transport rack is able to be raised by extending the linear axles of the mobile components, in particular is able to be raised in such a way that the bearing rollers of the transport rack lose physical contact with the driving surface.

Abstract: A loading apparatus includes a first roller, a second roller, a first arm support, a second arm support, a support bar, a first clamp and a second clamp. The loading apparatus is useful for providing a loading apparatus to facilitate loading an article into and out of a vehicle.

Abstract: A mobile confectionary apparatus includes a vehicle with at least one upstanding side wall. An interior space may be surrounded by the upstanding side wall. An opening may extend through the side wall. A liquid toppings dispensing system is adjustably positionable adjacent to the side wall and includes a first plurality of liquid dispensers configured to dispense at least one liquid topping. The liquid toppings dispensing system is pivotable relative to the side wall between a first position and a second position. The liquid toppings dispensing system is located externally of the side wall in each of the first and second positions.

Abstract: The invention refers to a method for stacking a first motor vehicle on top of a second motor vehicle, comprising the steps of providing a set of rear ramps at the rear part of the lower vehicle, said rear ramps linking the rear part of the roof of the cabin of the lower vehicle, to the ground; providing a set of front ramps or supports in the front part of the roof of the cabin of the lower vehicle, said set of front ramps or supports being such that the front wheels of the upper vehicle, can roll over the same; rolling the upper vehicle on said rear ramps of the lower vehicle so that the upper vehicle ascends or climbs from a position on the ground to a position on top of the roof of the lower vehicle; continue rolling said upper vehicle over the roof of the lower vehicle until it reaches a final stack position, indicated by a stopping means, in which the front wheels of the upper vehicle rest upon the front ramps or supports of the lower vehicle, the rear wheels of the upper vehicle rest upon the rear ramps

Abstract: Provided is a system for delivery and installation of automobile tires at a customer's location, the system comprising: an order system allowing the customer to place an order for the tires, and to reserve a delivery time window; a distribution center storing the tires; and a delivery system for delivering the tires to the customer and installing the tires on a customer's vehicle. Also provided is a method for delivery and installation of automobile tires at a customer's location, the method comprising: receiving a tire order from the customer and a desired delivery time window; locating a tire having specifications according to the order from the customer; delivering the tire from a distribution center to a customer's location; and installing the tire on a customer's vehicle at the customer's location.

Abstract: A trailer for transporting a liquid mixture having at least about 5% peracetic acid by weight includes a stainless steel tank having an external spill containment enclosure and a predetermined maximum allowable working pressure. One or more pressure relief valves are included in a wall of the tank within the external spill containment enclosure and configured to provide pressure relief to the tank at a pressure of between about 20%-50% of the maximum working pressure of the tank, thereby preventing over-pressurization of a reactive and decomposing fluid during a fire event. Wheels and a kingpin are affixed to the tank to enable transportation over public roadways.

Abstract: A device and method are disclosed for sensing the tension of a securing member and generating a signal indicative of a loose securing member when the tension of the securing member drops below a threshold level. The device can further include features for detection of tampering with either the device itself or the tensioning members.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes a first light source, a second light source, a first reflector configured to reflect light from the first light source toward the front of the lamp, a second reflector configured to reflect light from the second light source toward the front of the lamp, and a first shade configured to shield at least a part of direct light directed from the first light source to the outside of the lamp. The first shade includes a reflecting surface configured to reflect the light from the second light source toward the front of the lamp.

Abstract: A snap wedge assembly is provided that includes a ball stud having a ball end configured for engagement with a light module, and an insert coupled with the ball stud, the insert comprising an insert first end and an insert second end, a plurality of wedges, each having wedge side surfaces and a wedge top surface that extend longitudinally from the insert first end towards the insert second end, wherein the wedge top surface tapers outward as it extends towards the ball end, and a plurality of snap fingers, the snap fingers each including an elongated flexible portion and a latching portion.

Abstract: A device for detecting a light beam projecting from a lamp of a vehicle is described, and includes a plurality of photo-sensors and a plurality of indicator bulbs. The photo-sensors are arranged in a linear array along a first axis, and the indicator bulbs are arranged in a linear array along a second axis that is in parallel to the first axis. A controller is in communication with the photo-sensors and the indicator bulbs. The controller includes an instruction set that is executable to monitor signal inputs from the plurality of photo-sensors to detect presence of a light beam projecting from the lamp of a vehicle, determine a cut-off gradient line for the light beam based thereon, and illuminate one of the indicator bulbs to indicate a location of the cut-off gradient line for the light beam.

Abstract: A vehicular headlamp driving control device is provided, wherein the vehicular headlamp driving control device comprises: an AFL function on/off check unit; a headlamp driving controller that reads an AFL function execution initiation message and then controls operations of a left/right driving actuator, an up/down driving actuator, and a beam pattern changing actuator, which have been connected to the headlamp, so as to correspond to a sensing value from a sensor; and an AFL function detailed adjustment controller configured such that the AFL function can be distinguished as belonging to an AFL detailed level of an upper level, a middle level, or a lower level according to AFL detailed distinction particulars, which have been preset in AFL function detailed setting particulars, and controlled accordingly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vehicle headlight that can improve visual responsiveness during nighttime driving. The vehicle headlight includes a processor configured to control at least one light source so as to radiate light directed to a road surface forward of a vehicle and form a first light distribution pattern having a hot zone at a central region in the vehicle width direction, and to radiate light toward a roadside forward of the vehicle and form a second light distribution pattern having a hot zone at a position offset outwardly in the vehicle width direction from the hot zone of the first light distribution pattern, in an overlapped area with the first light distribution pattern. The irradiation range of light directed at the objects on the roadside has an upper edge part that extends in a direction inclined inwardly in the vehicle width direction forward of the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to an illuminated trim for a motor vehicle with a lighting unit, especially a trim as the cover strip of a sealing strip for a window shaft of a vehicle door, which is designed such that, when assembled as intended on the vehicle a light gap is formed between the trim and the adjoining outer surface of the vehicle or in the trim, as well as the method for making such a trim. In order to achieve a uniform ambient lighting with high functional reliability, low manufacturing expense, and the lowest possible costs, it is provided that the lighting unit comprises a carrier layer and an at least partly translucent functional layer, wherein the light source is arranged on the carrier layer and the light source is covered by the functional layer applied to the carrier layer.

Abstract: A laminated vehicle windshield containing internal luminous information includes a first glazing, a lamination interlayer, and a second glazing with a face bearing a first curved organic-light-emitting-diode device forming a first luminous sign.

Abstract: A method of illuminating a vehicle rack includes detecting a crash status of a vehicle; detecting an occupancy status of the vehicle; illuminating a light source positioned within a groove of the vehicle rack in a first illumination state; and altering the illumination of the light source to a second illumination state based on a change in the occupancy status of the vehicle.

Abstract: A process for signaling an accident by at least one drone, the process involving acquiring a location of the place of the accident; calculating the coordinates of at least one signaling position; signaling the accident in accordance with a combination of the location of the place of the accident and the calculated coordinates of the at least one position.

Abstract: A vehicle controllable by an autonomous mode and an alternate mode is provided. The vehicle includes a body, one or more lights positioned on the body of the vehicle; and a processor. The processor is operable to be in signal communication with the one or more lights and the vehicle. The processor is configured to: receive an initial signal that the vehicle is being controlled by the autonomous mode or the alternate mode; actuate, when the vehicle is in the autonomous mode, one or more lights positioned on the vehicle to a first state; and actuate, when the vehicle is in the alternate mode, the one or more lights to a second state.

Abstract: An electroluminescent assembly on a vehicle A-pillar and a method for installing the same on a vehicle A-pillar includes a panel positioned over an interior surface of the A-pillar, the panel including a plurality of facets extending along a length of the panel. The electroluminescent assembly covers the three facets. The portion of the electroluminescent assembly that covers a middle facet provides real-time visual indicators to an occupant of the vehicle based on signals derived from a vehicle electronic system. The portion of the electroluminescent assembly that covers the other two facets provide illumination to an interior and exterior of the vehicle.

Abstract: A trim component is provided. The trim component may include a trim panel, a backing layer, and at least one light pipe. The trim panel may have tapered side walls that extend from an inner portion of the panel and terminate at an edge to define a moonroof opening. The backing layer may wrap around the edge to define a trim ring. The trim panel may include integrated carriers that may project away from the panel and around the trim ring. The at least one light pipe may be disposed within the integrated carriers.

Abstract: An electroluminescent assembly for a vehicle storage compartment and a method for installing the same on a vehicle storage compartment includes a transparent panel and a door, each at least partially defining the storage compartment. Light emitted by the electroluminescent assembly illuminates the interior of the storage compartment, and is also transmitted through the transparent panel to thereby illuminate a portion of the vehicle that is at an exterior of the storage compartment.

Abstract: A vehicle seat is provided having first and second trim panels having an outer appearance surface. An illumination trim portion separates the first and second trim panels. The illumination portion has a pocket formed of translucent material and has first and second lateral flaps disposed on opposite sides of a central tunnel. A first seam secures the illumination portion to the first trim panel and to the first lateral flap. A second seam secures the illumination portion to the second trim panel and to the second lateral flap. A light conducting strip is inserted in the central tunnel of the pocket. A light source is in communication with the light conducting strip. Light from the light source is visible through the translucent material of the central tunnel.

Abstract: A vehicle interior trim assembly such as an air bag cover assembly having an illuminable emblem is provided. The assembly includes a vehicle interior trim part and an illumination module having a light source configured to generate visible light rays when energized. A lens includes at least one layer molded in a molding process from an optical-grade material. The lens has a pattern of light-extracting deformities to extract light rays from an interior of the lens at a set of surface-defining areas of the lens. The surface-defining areas are sized, shaped and arranged laterally relative to each other in an emblem pattern. A decorative emblem has reflective surfaces overlying and spaced away from the surface-defining areas by an air gap. The extracted light rays traveling across the gap are reflected by the reflective surfaces to generate light in the emblem pattern about peripheral surfaces of the decorative emblem.

Abstract: A smart functional vehicle component includes a vehicle component, a leather sheet fixed over a surface of the vehicle component, a flexible electronic circuit contacting an A-surface of the leather sheet and including a printed and cured conductive ink, a light source that emits light when electrical power is supplied to the light source, the light source being electrically connected to the circuit, and a pigmented coating arranged over the electronic circuit and over the light source. The pigmented coating inhibits or prevents the circuit and the light source form being visible through the pigmented coating. Light emitted by the light source is visible through the pigmented coating. Light emitted by the light source provides visual indicators that convey information to a vehicle occupant.

Abstract: A vehicle interior trim assembly and an illuminable emblem assembly is provided. The assembly includes a vehicle interior trim part such as an air bag cover which has at least one opening which defines an emblem pattern. An illumination module including at least one light source is configured to generate visible light rays when energized. A lens including at least one layer is molded in a molding process to have a 3D emblem shape fitted through and matching the at least one opening. The lens has at least one surface-defining portion which is sized and shaped to have the emblem pattern at the front surface of the part. The lens gathers and redirects light rays from the illumination module to generate light in the emblem pattern of substantially uniform intensity through the at least one surface-defining portion and into a passenger compartment of the vehicle.

Abstract: A pedestrian warning system for an eco-friendly vehicle may include a warning sound controller including an alarm sound controller and a virtual engine sound system configured to inform a pedestrian of a behavior of the vehicle; and an alarm sound output device including not only an amplifier for amplifying a pedestrian alarm sound and a virtual engine sound, but also a directional speaker for outputting the amplified pedestrian alarm sound and the amplified virtual engine sound.

Abstract: A pregnancy light includes a magnetic base, a base plate, a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) lights, a control system, and an outer covering. The base plate is fixedly attached to the magnetic base. The plurality of LED lights are mounted around a periphery of the base plate. The control system is coupled to the plurality of LED lights and operable to independently and collectively produce a rotating light pattern. The magnetic base may also be equipped with suctions that can securely allow the pregnancy light to remain fixed on the surface of a motorized vehicle, in tandem with the magnetic ring attached to the base. Additionally, the covering for the magnetic base may be made of a rubber-like material to prevent movement of the pregnancy light while situated on a moving vehicle.

Abstract: A control system (200; 200?) for enabling operation of a vehicle (300), the control system (200; 200?) comprising: a gaze sensing component (120); a processor (140) communicatively coupled to the gaze sensing component (120); and a controller (160) communicatively coupled to the processor (140); wherein: the gaze sensing component (120) is configured to detect a gaze characteristic of a user of the vehicle (300) and send data representative of the gaze characteristic to the processor (140); the processor (140) is configured to identify a primary indication of intent of the user to operate the vehicle (300) when the user gaze characteristic complies with a predetermined gaze characteristic for a first predetermined time period; and the controller (160) is configured to generate an activation signal (150) to enable operation of the vehicle (300) in dependence on the identified primary indication of intent.

Abstract: A monitoring system can monitor, using one or more sensors, conditions external to a vehicle and detect that the vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk. The system detects one or more people in the crosswalk, the system can monitor the vehicle to determine whether the vehicle is in motion while the one or more people are in the crosswalk. Based, at least in part, on determining that the vehicle is in motion while the one or more people are in the crosswalk, the system can transmit a signal corresponding to an alert to an output device.

Abstract: This invention relates in general to the field of safety devices, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to systems and methods for providing advanced warning and risk evasion when hazardous conditions exist. In one embodiment, a vicinity monitoring unit is provided for monitoring, for example, oncoming traffic near a construction zone. In some embodiments, the vicinity monitoring unit may be mounted onto a construction vehicle to monitor nearby traffic and send a warning signal if hazardous conditions exist. In some embodiments, personnel tracking units may be worn by construction workers and the personnel tracking units may be in communication with the vicinity monitoring unit. In some embodiments, a base station is provided for monitoring activities taking place in or near a construction site including monitoring the locations of various personnel and vehicles within the construction site.

Abstract: A method for enhancing a field of view of a driver of a transportation vehicle with supplementary information, in which the supplementary information is depicted via a display unit display. Observation of the surroundings of the transportation vehicle takes place and, in response to the observation of the surroundings having detected a relevant object for which a potential significance arises, the relevant object is depicted on the display unit and the relation to the real object is emphasized in the field of view of the driver by the depicted object being visually highlighted in an environmentally synchronous state with respect to the real object. Also disclosed is an appropriately designed apparatus for use in an observer transportation vehicle, an appropriately designed apparatus for use in an object, and a transportation vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to method for displaying a front-view of a vehicle's (42) surrounding, the method comprising the steps of: capturing (S1) camera images (20) of the vehicle's (42) surrounding through a lens (53) of a vehicle camera (44) on an image sensor (52) of said vehicle camera (44); transforming (S2) said captured camera images (20) by a processing unit (101) into display images (30), said display images (30) being substantially projected in parallel onto a projection plane (90) being parallel to an image sensor plane (54) of said image sensor (52); and displaying (S3) said display images (30) on a display device (102) for viewing by a driver of said vehicle (42).

Abstract: A laminated vehicle glazing includes within the laminate an AMOLED screen and an electrical connection element of the AMOLED screen connected to an interface housing on the face F4 and containing one or more electronic components notably for controlling the AMOLED screen, the interface housing also being connected to a wired power supply system.

Abstract: A vehicular vision system includes front, rear, driver-side camera and passenger-side cameras each having a respective field of view exterior of the vehicle. Each of the cameras connects with a central video/image processor via a respective mono coaxial cable. Image data captured by the imaging sensor of each camera is carried as captured to the central video/image processor via said the respective mono coaxial cable as a Low Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS). The central video/image processor generates an output provided to a video display device of the vehicle, with the video display device having a video display screen viewable by a driver of the vehicle. The video display screen is operable to display a birds-eye view of an area around the vehicle. The birds-eye view of the area around the vehicle is derived, at least in part, from image data captured by the imaging sensors of the cameras.

Abstract: A display control method is provided for a vehicle having a front pillar. An image of a region about the vehicle is obtained from a camera. The region includes a driver's blind spot caused by the front pillar of the vehicle. From the obtained image, an image of the driver's blind spot is extracted in a shape of a curved display provided along a curved interior surface of the front pillar. The curved display is caused to display the extracted image.

Abstract: A vehicle roof mounted system includes a stereo camera, a display, and a controller. The stereo camera is provided in a vehicle and captures an image including the face of a driver P1 seated in a driver's seat of the vehicle. The display is provided on a roof panel of the vehicle and is located on a front side of the vehicle in a front-rear direction between an auxiliary seat provided on the side of the driver's seat in a vehicle width direction and the driver's seat. Then, the display displays an image captured by the stereo camera such that the image is visually recognizable from a rear seat provided on a rear side of the vehicle in the front-rear direction and the driver's seat. The controller controls the display.

Abstract: Provided is an automobile interior rearview mirror for solving the problem that the existing automobile interior rearview mirrors usually cannot simultaneously have the anti-glare function and the touch key operation function, including: a front frame, a corresponding PCB key strip provided below the front frame, and a glass mirror provided below the PCB key strip, wherein the PCB key strip is provided thereon with PCB touchpads, the PCB touchpads each are provided thereon with a metal sensor sheet, the metal sensor sheets are connected with a rearview mirror CPU by a bonding pad via a leading wire.

Abstract: A side view mirror is disclosed. The side view mirror comprises: a mirror; a mirror housing supporting the mirror; and an infrared object detecting module that is fixed to the outside of the mirror housing, emits infrared rays in a direction in which the mirror housing or the mirror is oriented, and uses reflected light from the emitted infrared rays to determine whether an object is present in the direction in which the mirror housing or the mirror is oriented.

Abstract: Disclosed are a rearview mirror and a method for driving the same, and the rearview mirror includes: an optical adjustor, and a control component in a communication connection with the optical adjustor, where the optical adjustor includes a plurality of reflectivity-adjustable windows, where at least one sub-optical adjustors are arranged in each of plurality of reflectivity-adjustable windows; and the control component is configured to control a reflectivity in each of plurality of reflectivity-adjustable windows, so that the rearview mirror can adjust the each of plurality of reflectivity-adjustable windows automatically according to the intensity of light rays incident onto the optical adjustor to thereby control the intensity of the light rays reflected into human eyes.

Abstract: A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head and a mounting base, with the mirror head having a mirror casing and a reflective element, and with the mounting base configured for attachment at a vehicle. A camera module is disposed at the mirror head and includes a camera having a field of view and operable to capture image data. The camera module is extendable and retractable relative to the mirror casing. With the camera module retracted, the camera module is oriented such that the field of view of the camera encompasses a blind spot region at least at the body side of the vehicle. With the camera module retracted, an inboard limit of the field of view of the camera partially overlaps an outboard limit of a field of view provided to a driver of the vehicle by the reflective element.

Abstract: A system that can secure one or more objects in a vehicle interior is herein presented. The system includes: a rail, quick-release fastener, and belt. The rail is configured to mount in the vehicle interior and includes multiple adjustment points. The quick-release fastener is configured to move along a portion of the rail and configured to releasably fasten to each of the adjustment points. The quick-release fastener also has a connection point. The belt includes two straps releasably fastened to each other by a buckle. The belt also has two opposing strap ends and each strap end is configured to fasten to the connection point. The belt is moreover configured to secure one or more objects within the vehicle interior.

Abstract: Storage bin arrangements for motor vehicles are provided. In one example, a storage bin arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a surround having a surround wall that defines a stowage space. A bin has a bin wall that defines a bin storage compartment. The bin moves in the stowage space between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the bin storage compartment is substantially disposed in the stowage space. In the open position, the bin storage compartment is substantially exposed. A flap arrangement includes a flap section extending between the bin and the surround wall. The flap arrangement moves the flap section relative to the bin during movement of the bin between the closed position and the open position.

Abstract: Provided is a protection device for a vehicle electrical component capable of preventing damage to a predetermined electrical component due to hitting by a battery, and also capable of reducing noise/vibration. The disclosure is a protection device which protects a starter in a vehicle in which a battery and the starter are disposed to face each other with a space therebetween in an engine room of the vehicle in which components constituting a power plant or a power train are supported by a vehicle body via a mount and a bracket. The skid block serving as the protection device includes bracket attachment portions attached to a transmission attachment portion of the bracket, and a skid block main body extending upward from the bracket attachment portions and gradually away from the bracket extension portion, and having a distal end portion positioned between the battery and the starter and facing the battery.

Abstract: A steering wheel assembly includes a fixed hub and a steering wheel held rotatably about the fixed hub. The steering wheel assembly is characterized by a housing removably locked to the fixed hub, the housing and/or the fixed hub having at least one locking feature; and a locking mechanism that interacts with the at least one locking feature to lock the housing to the fixed hub, with actuation of the locking mechanism in an unlock direction allowing the housing to be unlocked from the fixed hub.

Abstract: A traffic-light-detection system that visually determines a light-state of a traffic-light proximate to an automated vehicle includes a camera, a controller, and optionally a radar. The camera and the radar are on a host-vehicle. The camera renders a series-of-images of a traffic-light proximate to a host-vehicle. The radar detects radar-returns from the traffic-light. The controller is configured to determine a motion-pattern of the traffic-light based on the series-of-images and/or the radar-returns, and select a preferred-image from the series-of-images based on the motion-pattern. The preferred-image shows a light-source of the traffic-light characterized as being most directed at the camera when the motion-pattern indicates that the traffic-light is moving. The controller is further configured to determine a light-state of the traffic-light based on the preferred-image.