Abstract: A lamp device includes a light source, a slide and a projection lens assembly. The light source generates an illumination beam, and the slide is disposed in a light path of the illumination beam. The slide has a profile image layer and a gradient layer, and the profile image layer and the gradient layer are disposed on two opposite sides of the slide. The profile image layer converts the illumination beam into profile image light without gradients, and the gradient layer converts the illumination beam into gradient light. The projection lens assembly receives and projects the gradient light and the profile image light.

Abstract: A graphic luminous device includes a lamp holder, a light source disposed at one side of the lamp holder, a light-guiding board disposed on the lamp holder receiving a light from the light source to guide upward, a diffusion film disposed on the light-guiding board, a shielding board and an outer housing. The diffusion film is used to uniform the light from the light-guiding board. The present disclosure utilizes the opaque second graphic segment on the outer housing and the light-penetrable first graphic segment on the shielding board to be overlapped to produce a contour luminous effect. The second graphic segment is smaller than the first graphic segment, and the second graphic segment is matched with the first graphic segment. In another way, the shielding board is formed with the first graphic segment and the second graphic segment, to produce a contour light-penetrable effect.

Abstract: This system for detecting the surrounding conditions of a moving body forcibly changes the state of at least one of a plurality of lighting devices (change from an unlit state to a lighting state or a blinking state, change in the emission color, or change in the luminance) installed inside the moving body, if an object to which attention must be paid during traveling of the moving body is detected in the surroundings of the moving body.

Abstract: A vehicle display device includes a consumption efficiency information processing portion configured to display information on consumption efficiency of an energy source during driving of a vehicle on a display unit, in which the vehicle includes a consumption efficiency improvement portion configured to include a plurality of types of efficiency improvement functions contributing to an improvement in the consumption efficiency. The consumption efficiency information processing portion includes an actual improvement effect calculating portion individually configured to calculate an actual improvement effect on the consumption efficiency resulting from each of the plurality of types of efficiency improvement functions, and an improvement effect display control portion configured to display the actual improvement effect obtained for each of the plurality of types of efficiency improvement functions on the display in a manner where each of the actual improvement effects are mutually compared.

Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle includes a light source and a linear light emission element for emitting light, which is supplied by the light source via a coupling surface of the light emission element in the light emission element. A light conductor element is provided for distributing and/or directing light, which is supplied by the light emission element in the light conductor element. The light source is linear and is arranged so as to extend parallel to the light emission element so that light from the light source can be coupled to a longitudinal side of the light emission element in an in-coupling surface in the light emission element. The light emission element is arranged at least partially in one side of an open cavity of the light conductor element and force-fittingly and/or form-fittingly held and also can be detached from the light conductor element in a non-destructive manner.

Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle includes a light source and a linear light emission element for emitting light, which is supplied by the light source via a coupling surface of the light emission element in the light emission element. A light conductor element is provided for distributing and/or directing light, which is supplied by the light emission element in the light conductor element. The lighting device is characterized in that the light source is linear and is arranged so as to extend parallel to the light emission element so that light from the light source can be coupled to a longitudinal side of the light-emitting element in an in-coupling surface in the light emission element.

Abstract: A system and method for warning within a vehicle as to an obstacle in front is implemented by an electronic device which is mounted on the vehicle. The electronic device is preconfigured to apply a virtual window frame comprising a determining region of the roadway in front. Real-time image of a visible area is acquired by the electronic device and a target-sub image in the determining region is analyzed to determine whether the vehicle a safe distance away from the obstacle in front.

Abstract: A vehicular lane change system includes a forward-viewing camera that has a field of view through the vehicle windshield that encompasses a road being traveled along by the vehicle. Responsive at least in part to processing of image data captured by the camera, a control determines the lane traveled by the vehicle. The control is operable to detect a lane change maneuver of the vehicle to a lane immediately adjacent to the lane traveled by the vehicle. Detection of the lane change maneuver is based at least in part on vehicle steering data and/or image processing of captured image data. Responsive to the control detecting the lane change maneuver of the vehicle when the driver of the vehicle has neglected to turn on an appropriate turn signal indicator of the vehicle, the control automatically turns on the turn signal indicator at the appropriate side of the vehicle.

Abstract: There is disclosed a viewing system coupled to a motor vehicle having a frame having a roof, at least one support, and a body with the at least one support supporting the roof over the body. The system can comprise at least one camera, at least one screen coupled to the support. In addition each camera is coupled to the at least one support and wherein said at least one screen is in communication with the first set of cameras, wherein said at least one screen displays images presented by the first set of cameras. This device can provide additional view in the blind spot of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicular vision system includes a rearward viewing camera and a control, which includes a processor that processes image data captured by the camera. During a reversing maneuver of the vehicle, the control, via processing of captured image data, detects points of interest of detected objects. Responsive to detection of the points of interest of the detected objects, the control determines if the detected objects have height dimensions and determines that objects having a height dimension greater than a threshold height are objects of interest. During the reversing maneuver of the vehicle, the control determines distances to the determined objects of interest and determines which object of interest is closest to the vehicle. During the reversing maneuver of the vehicle, responsive to the determination of the closest object of interest rearward of the vehicle, the control determines whether the determined closest object of interest is a potential hazard.

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mounting structure configured to attach at an interior portion of the vehicle and a mirror head pivotally mounted at the mounting structure. The mirror head includes a mirror reflective element and a ball stud that pivotally mounts the mirror head at a socket element of the mounting structure. The ball stud is a metallic element having a base portion and a neck region that extends from the base portion, with a ball member at an end of the neck region distal from the base portion. The ball stud includes a passageway formed at least through the base portion and the neck region. A mounting portion is molded at least partially around the base portion to attach the ball stud at the mirror head. The passageway of the ball stud is at least partially filled with a polymeric material.

Abstract: An opening (irradiation opening (90A)), which faces an opening portion of an outer peripheral member and through which an optical axis of an optical member (lamp unit (46)) passes, is formed in a trunk portion (88) that, together with a viewing means (door mirror) for assisting viewing by a vehicle occupant of a vehicle, is covered by the outer peripheral member (visor cover). Further, a wall portion (106), which runs along a peripheral wall of the opening portion and, at a vehicle rear side portion, faces the peripheral wall at a radial direction side, is formed at the trunk portion. Air, which enters into the opening portion while the vehicle is traveling, passes-through a flow path that is bent by the peripheral wall and the wall portion, and the flow rate is reduced, and noise is suppressed.

Abstract: In a stowing mechanism-of a vehicle door mirror device, a clutch plate restricts rotation of a gear plate, and a motor is driven such that rotation force acts on the gear plate and a swing body is rotated. Note that a coil spring biases the clutch plate in the direction of rotation. This enables deformation of the coil spring to be suppressed, even when rotation force is input to the coil spring from the gear plate through the clutch plate when the motor is driven.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror assembly configured for mounting at an exterior side portion of a vehicle includes a mounting portion, a mirror head and an electrically-operated actuator. The mounting portion is configured for attachment at an exterior side portion of a vehicle. The mirror head includes a mirror casing and a mirror reflective element. The mirror head is attached at the electrically-operated actuator. With the mounting portion of the exterior rearview mirror assembly attached at the exterior side portion of the vehicle, the electrically-operated actuator is electrically operable to move the mirror reflective element and the mirror casing together in tandem to vertically and horizontally adjust a field of view of a driver of the vehicle who is viewing the mirror reflective element.

Abstract: A partitioning device includes a first panel, a second panel and a slider lock mechanism. The first panel includes a first hinge that pivots and slides along a first guide track. The second panel includes a second hinge that pivots and slides along a second guide track. The slider lock mechanism is displaceable between an unlocked position and a locked position wherein the two panels are secured together.

Abstract: Winding device for a protection device in an interior compartment of a vehicle having a winding shaft for windably storing a flexible planar structure. The winding shaft is rotatably supported in a supporting structure mounted fixedly to the vehicle. The winding shaft is rotatably mounted at a front end region by a bearing body on a support axle which extends co-axially to the rotational axis of said shaft and is fixedly connected to the supporting structure. The support axle extends toward a center of the winding shaft beyond the bearing body, the bearing body is axially slidably mounted on the support axle, and a position-securing sleeve is provided on the support axle and supported on the bearing body in an axially positively locking fashion and also on a radially thickened portion of the support axle.

Abstract: A storage structure for mounting on an interior mounting surface of a vehicle is described. The storage structure includes a sheet of flexible fabric that forms a pocket on the interior mounting surface. The fabric pocket can be opened and closed with one or more shape memory alloy actuators. The interior mounting surface can be a seatback, door trim, a wall of a cargo area, etc.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly is provided herein. The seating assembly includes a support structure defining a bin. A subassembly is disposed over the support structure and includes a cushion. The subassembly defines a void within the cushion. The void has a larger cross-sectional area than the bin. A seat insert is disposed within the void and is disposed over the bin.

Abstract: A coat hanger assembly includes a housing and a hanger body. The hanger body is displaceable between a stowed position within the housing and a use position projecting from the housing. The hanger body includes a stem and two arms pivotally mounted to the stem. The two arms are displaceable between a home position and a deployed position. When fully erected the coat hanger allows one to easily hang a coat or other clothing article. A related method of hanging a clothing article is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automobile Bluetooth receiver, which includes a Bluetooth receiver and an automobile charger for plugging the Bluetooth receiver therein. The Bluetooth receiver includes a receiver housing, a Bluetooth receiver module, a rechargeable battery, a switch, a first magnetic element and a plug. The rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the Bluetooth receiver module, and the plug is electrically connected to the Bluetooth receiver module and the rechargeable battery. The automobile charger includes an automobile charger housing, a PCB, and a second magnetic element attachable to the first magnetic component; and the automobile charger housing has a plug hole formed thereon and disposed proximate to a side of the receiver housing for receiving a plug and the plug is plugged into the plug hole and electrically coupled to the PCB. This disclosure improves the reliability of the charging and the convenience of use.

Abstract: The present invention provides a window mounted wireless terminal apparatus, comprising a main body for receiving signals, a holder, and a rotary base, wherein the main body for receiving signals is mounted at one end of the rotary base, one other end of the rotary base is detachably connected to one end of the holder through a fastening assembly and is horizontally rotatable on the holder, and a fixing device used for being fixed on a window body is installed on one other end of the holder. According to the present invention, an angular orientation of the main body is positioned to accurately correspond to a wireless signal transmitting angle of an outdoor communication base station. The present invention has the advantages of strong capability for wireless signal receiving and convenience in adjustment and installation.

Abstract: A male and female mounting assembly include a female fastener body, a male fastener body, a locking mechanism, and a release button to secure electronic devices or any other apparatus to a flat surface. The female fastener body that independently functions as an ornamental body and the male fastener body that is connected to a device are operatively coupled to each other through the locking mechanism that is positioned within the female fastener body. The release button is operatively coupled with the locking mechanism so that the release button can separate the male fastener body and the female fastener body from each other by applying pressure to the release button. Resultantly, the female fastener body and the male fastener body collectively function as a mounting assembly to secure a device.

Abstract: A camera device for a motor vehicle includes a camera module with a module body having at least one aperture, a sensor adapted to detect electromagnetic radiation of a spectral range and arranged within the module body, and an optical element mounted to substantially cover, fill or close the aperture, a deployment system adapted to move the camera module between a retracted state, in which at least the optical element is arranged within the cavity of the vehicle body with the outer surface of the camera module body being generally flush with the exterior of the vehicle body, and a deployed state, in which the camera sensor is operable and at least the optical element protrudes from the vehicle body, and cleaning means for cleaning the optical element at least during movement of the camera module between the retracted state and the deployed state.

Abstract: The present invention involves a tool support assembly with a lifting mechanism and a lateral extension mechanism. The assembly is configured to be located in a walled bed such as a pickup truck bed, and extend the tool box above and beyond the wall.

Abstract: A vehicle interior component includes a first board and a second board assembled together. The first board includes a design portion, a peripheral wall portion, and a flange portion. The second board includes a main wall portion and a clip mount portion. The clip mount portion includes an extending portion, a mount base, and at least one leg. The extending portion extends from an edge of the second board toward the first board and is fixed to the flange portion of the first board. The mount base is disposed parallel to and away from a back surface of the design portion and coupled with the extending portion. The at least one leg protrudes from the mount base toward the back surface of the design portion with a clearance between the at least one leg and the peripheral wall portion. The at least one leg is coupled with the extending portion.

Abstract: To prevent a vehicle body member from being damaged when an interior component is attached. In a vehicle interior structure, an interior component is fastened to a vehicle body member provided interior of a vehicle by an engagement portion. The engagement portion includes a hole formed in the vehicle body member, a claw portion provided in the interior component, and a pedestal provided in a base part of the claw portion. A guide portion is provided in the vehicle body member to guide the pedestal before the claw portion is fitted into the hole to engage with the hole, so as to prevent an end portion of the interior component from contacting the vehicle body member.

Abstract: A vehicle interior panel includes an elastically compressible layer between a substrate and a decorative skin layer. The compressible layer has a non-uniform thickness along which voids are formed within the thickness of the panel. A center console can be equipped with the panel in the form of a tambour door that opens to access a storage space in the console and closes to serve as a cushioned armrest. The compressible layer can be formed from a foam material molded directly onto the decorative layer and shaped as a series of projections that are attached to flexibly interconnected crossmembers of the substrate. Thin portions of the compressible layer between the projections facilitate reversible bending of the panel during movement along curved guides.

Abstract: A device for protecting the automobile doors from scratches and dents to the finishes made by other cars or objects while the automobile is parked on a parking lot or other spaces. The device has an impact absorbing material attach to one side of and structural bar while a part of the door outside panel is attached to the other side of the structural bar. The structural bar and the absorbing material are stow inside the door frame. The structural bar is connected through a series of bearings and shafts to an electric motor that rotates the structural bar and exposes the impact material to provide the door protection. The motor is controlled by a solenoid valve.

Abstract: A license plate support mechanism is equipped with an attachment portion to which a license plate can be attached, a fixation portion fixating the attachment portion to a vehicle body, and a switching mechanism. The switching mechanism couples the attachment portion to the fixation portion such that the attachment portion is capable of displacing relative to the fixation portion. The switching mechanism also enables the attachment portion to switch between a storage position, in which the attachment portion is stored on a left/right direction inward side of a left/right pair of rear wheel fenders, and a display position, in which the attachment portion is positioned on the left/right direction outward side of the left/right pair of rear wheel fenders.

Abstract: A structural module assembly with conductive reinforcements overmolded within the plastic and/or composite subassembly as a main power bus and a communication bus for electrical components assembled onto the module. Control signals are either transmitted between a main microcontroller and another microcontroller by way of the communication bus or wirelessly. The microcontrollers determine which electrical components to activate, and power is provided to the electrical components by way of the main power bus.

Abstract: A wire harness includes: a wire part including a plurality of electric wires gathered in a same direction; and a shield member which collectively surrounds an outer periphery of the wire part. The shield member is disposed to be interposed between adjacent electric wires of the plurality of electric wires in the wire part. The adjacent electric wires in the wire part are arranged at a predetermined interval such that a predetermined value of electrostatic capacitance is established between the electric wires.

Abstract: Provided is a grommet with high durability against bending and a grommet-equipped wire. A wire can be inserted in a grommet. The grommet includes a first fixing portion to be fixed to a door panel, a second fixing portion to be fixed to a vehicle panel, and a connecting portion that is elastically deformable and that connects the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion to each other. In this grommet, in a closed state in which the door panel is closed relative to the vehicle panel, an intermediate portion of the connecting portion hangs down to a level that is lower than levels of opposite end portions of the connecting portion. Accordingly, when the door is opened, the vehicle panel and the door panel are separated from each other, and the intermediate portion of the connecting portion is thereby lifted.

Abstract: A strengthening member for an automobile includes a cellular structure having a plurality of cells. A cross section of each cell has eight sidewalls interconnected at eight corners to define a closed polygon. The sidewalls define eight internal angles located at the corners. Two of the internal angles are acute and two of the internal angles are reflex.

Abstract: An adjustable bracket for installation of a vehicle bumper on a body of a vehicle is provided. The bracket is configured to be connected to the body to support the bumper, characterized in that the bracket includes a fixed bracket and an adjusting bracket, wherein the bracket has a movable connection between the fixed bracket and the adjusting bracket, which allows the adjusting bracket to have a translational movement in the vertical direction of the vehicle with respect to the fixed bracket, and wherein the adjusting bracket is provided at its top with position-limiting means which can abut against a light of the vehicle, and wherein the fixed bracket and the adjusting bracket are both provided with a mounting structure fastened to the same body. The adjustable bracket enables the bumper to be vertically positioned by the adjusting bracket, which controls the matching clearance between the bumper and the light, thereby effectively reducing the risks of uneven match between the light and the bumper.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a protection bar for a front of vehicle, comprising: two vertical portions, connected to the front of vehicle wherein a distance is defined between the two vertical portions, the distance is variable according to different positions of the two vertical portions; a first horizontal portion comprising a plurality of first walls to define a first chamber, wherein the first horizontal portion is detachably assembled on the two vertical portions by two first connection components each connecting a respective first wall of the first horizontal portion and a corresponding one of the two vertical portions.

Abstract: A method for transmitting a measured value of a sensor using a first data word and at least one second data word includes reproducing a first part of the measured value in the first data word and reproducing a remaining part of the measured value in the at least one second data word, such that the reproduced parts of the measured value transition into one another.

Abstract: Event-based connected vehicle control and response systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed. An example method comprises identifying the occurrence of an event, storing first data corresponding to apparatus operation for a first threshold amount of time prior to the event, during the occurrence of the event, and for a second threshold amount of time after the event, determining whether a responsive object is involved in or near the event, in response to determining that the responsive object is involved in or near the event, transmitting the first data to the responsive object, and receiving, from the responsive object, second data, analyzing the first data and the second data to determine a party at-fault for the event, aggregating the first data and second data into an event report, and causing, automatically, a response to be initiated through an entity associated with the party at-fault.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for monitoring and alerting vehicle occupants for ignition systems. An example vehicle includes a cabin, a touchscreen within the cabin, an engine to activate responsive to the touchscreen receiving a passcode, seats within the cabin, occupancy sensor modules to detect occupancy of the seats, and a warning controller. The warning controller is to initiate a timer upon detecting, via the occupancy sensor modules, that an occupant has exited the cabin and emit an alert responsive to the timer reaching a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A vehicle interior component, having rigidity for mitigating an impact from a side collision, includes a door panel, a door trim adapted to be attached to the door panel, and a box-shaped protector arranged between the door panel and the door trim and attached to one of the door panel and the door trim. An outer wall groove extending in a vehicle front to back direction is formed in an outer wall of the protector, which is opposite to the other of the door panel and the door trim. The outer wall is partitioned by the outer wall groove in an up to down direction into an upper opposite surface and a lower opposite surface, and one of the upper opposite surface and the lower opposite surface has an up-down length at a vehicle front side, which is larger than an up-down length at a vehicle rear side.

Abstract: During a rollover situation there are possibilities of passenger head hitting the roof of the vehicle causing injury depending upon the passenger's height, head room, vertical and angular momentum where only side and curtain airbags cannot provide a complete head and neck protection.

Abstract: A restraint system includes an instrument panel having an exterior panel directed downward, an airbag having an uninflated position behind the exterior panel and having a left chamber and a right chamber, a left inflator coupled to the left chamber, a right inflator coupled to the right chamber, and a controller programmed to selectively activate each inflator to one of a high output and a low output based on an impact angle.

Abstract: Systems and devices for implementing airbags within vehicles are described herein with the airbags being designed to utilize a reduced interior surface area of a vehicle. In one embodiment, an airbag device for a vehicle, comprises an airbag capable of being deployed upon detection of a collision condition for the vehicle and a container to contain the airbag prior to deployment.

Abstract: A knee airbag includes a front panel, a rear panel and first and second tethers. The first tether is between the panels and defines an outboard chamber. The second tether is between the panels and defines an inboard chamber. The tethers cooperatively define a center chamber. The chambers, in an inflated position, are substantially vertical and parallel. The inboard chamber is thinner than the other chambers. In the inflated position, the tethers respectively define first and second knee-receiving pockets.

Abstract: It is provided a vehicle seat arrangement for a motor vehicle, comprising a vehicle seat; an inflatable device which is arranged on the vehicle seat for protecting a vehicle occupant located on the vehicle seat; an inflating means for inflating the inflatable device, wherein the inflatable device has at least one inflatable chamber and is designed and arranged in such a manner that the vehicle occupant receives an impulse by the chamber expanding after the inflating means is triggered. The inflatable device is connected to the vehicle seat via at least two connecting regions of a connecting plane of the vehicle seat in such a manner that, after the triggering of the inflating means, the expansion of the chamber substantially takes place only in a single expansion direction obliquely or perpendicularly to the connecting plane.

Abstract: A curtain airbag device mounting structure includes: a first pillar forming a part of a front pillar and extends substantially along a vehicle height direction; a second pillar forming another part of the front pillar, the second pillar being disposed on a rear side of a vehicle relative to the first pillar at a predetermined distance from the first pillar and extending substantially along the vehicle height direction; a transparent member bridged between the first pillar and the second pillar; and a curtain airbag device including a curtain airbag stored along a roof side rail and the second pillar, the curtain airbag being configured to inflate and deploy in a curtain-like fashion over a side portion of a cabin of the vehicle in case of a collision of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an airbag (32), especially a side airbag, for a vehicle occupant restraint system comprises the following steps of: manufacturing a textile airbag cushion (11), especially from at least one textile pre-cut (12) by joining one of more edge portions (13) by sewing; feeding the airbag cushion (11) to a sewing machine (10); making available at least one strip-shaped textile fabric (14); cutting the strip-shaped textile fabric (14) to length for forming a tab (20) which serves for later vehicle-side fastening of the airbag (32); feeding the tab (20) to the sewing machine (10) in an automated manner and attaching the tab (20) to the airbag cushion (11) by the sewing machine (10). Moreover, an airbag (32) is described comprising a textile airbag cushion (11) and at least one tab (20) for vehicle-side fastening of the airbag (32), wherein the at least one tab (20) consists of strip-shaped textile fabric (14) and is attached to the airbag cushion (11) by sewing.

Abstract: A knee airbag module of a vehicle occupant restraint system comprises an outer housing (14) in which an airbag (20) folded into an airbag package prior to its deployment as well as an inflator (16) generating filling gas for filling the airbag (20) are accommodated. In the outer housing (14) an exit opening (22) is formed through which the airbag (20) leaves the outer housing (14) during deployment. The airbag (20) is subdivided into plural chambers (28a-28f) arranged in series and being in fluid communication. The chamber closest to the inflator (28a) is separated from an adjacent chamber (28b) by a wall (32) which in the inflated airbag (20) extends substantially in the area of the exit opening (22) along the exit opening (22).

Abstract: An airbag includes a panel foldable to a storage position. The panel includes a top, a bottom spaced from the top along an axis, and sides spaced from each other and extending from the top to the bottom. The panel includes a first stack of pleats extending from one of the sides to the other of the sides along the top, and a second stack of pleats extending from one of the sides to the other of the sides along the bottom. The panel includes a first portion extending from the axis to one side and a second portion extending from the axis to the other side. The first portion and the second portion, in the storage position, are each folded along a first fold towards the axis and along a second fold away from the axis.

Abstract: An airbag cushion includes a first cushion portion including a first wall defining a first chamber and a second cushion portion connected to the first cushion portion and projecting outward therefrom. The second cushion portion includes a second wall defining a second chamber. The airbag cushion further includes a flow-restricting valve fluidly connecting the first chamber to the second chamber and configured to maintain a pressure level of gas inside the second chamber at a first pressure greater than a pressure level of gas inside the first chamber during a collision event.

Abstract: Disclosed is an inflation gas deflector for an automotive airbag assembly. The inflation gas deflector includes at least one layer of inorganic platelets that is supported by a thin metal support, or a multiple layer composite of at least one metal support layer, at least one inorganic platelet layer carried by the metal support layer, and at least one other functional and/or support layer. Also disclosed is an airbag cushion incorporating the inflation gas deflector and an automotive airbag assembly including the inflatable airbag cushion, the inflation gas deflector, and an inflator.