Abstract: A vehicle provides a comfortable space for a wide range of passengers. The vehicle (1) includes a plurality of seats (31) arranged in a fore and aft direction in laterally middle part of a cabin (5) of the vehicle, each seat facing laterally outward. Each seat is provided with a seat cushion (32) that can be flipped up around a laterally inner edge thereof.

Abstract: A vehicle seat longitudinal adjuster (2) includes two guide rail pairs (P1, P2) with a first guide rail (3) and a second guide rail (4) movable with respect to the first guide rail, a motor unit (12), a gear unit (G) with a gear rotary shaft (6) connected to the first guide rail and a rotatable gear element (7). A transmission unit (11) is coupled with the gear unit and the motor unit to transmit torque to the gear rotary shaft. A gearbox (9) receives the gear unit. A support (5) receives the gearbox inside a gap (BR) formed between the guide rails and passes through a second rail opening (13) and extends out of the guide rail opening and closes the second rail opening. A vehicle seat (1), has the longitudinal adjuster for mechanically and longitudinally adjusting the vehicle seat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a seat length adjuster (3), especially for a vehicle seat, comprising at least: two rail pairs (10) arranged at a distance from each other, formed respectively by two rails, an upper rail (11) and a lower rail (12), wherein the upper rail is provided with openings (16) and the lower rail (12) has through holes (14), and at least one spring-loaded, movable locking member (21), which is held on the upper rail (11) and which blocks a movement of the upper rail (11) in the lower rail (12) in a locked position (VS), and which carries toothlike protrusions (15) on its two opposite lengthwise sides, which are movable from a released position (FS) into the locked position (VS) both into the openings (16) and into the through holes (14), wherein the locking member (21) secures the upper rail (11) and lower rail (12) in the locked position (VS), wherein the openings (16) and/or the through holes (14) have contact regions (K) for the toothlike protrusions (15) of the locking member (21) and

Abstract: A vehicle seat slide device includes an upper rail, a lower rail, a lock mechanism that restricts movement of the upper rail relative to the lower rail, and a lock release mechanism that performs an unlocking action with the lock mechanism. The lock release mechanism includes an input lever and a release lever. The release lever includes a longitudinal extension, a widthwise extension, and a vertical extension. The release lever is configured so that the vertical extension presses an unlock element as the input lever presses the widthwise extension from above.

Abstract: A seat rotating device of an autonomous vehicle is provided. The device includes a floor panel on which a plurality of members configuring load paths during a collision are formed. A rotating unit is rotatably installed on the floor panel while supporting a seat and integrally rotates with the seat, and connects the load paths with the members formed on the floor panel.

Abstract: A vehicle seat including a seat bottom, a seat back rotatable relative to the seat bottom, and a damper assembly. The assembly includes a bracket coupled between the seat bottom and the seat back, and a cam plate coupled to the bracket and to the seat back. The cam plate is rotatable relative to the bracket and in a fixed orientation relative to the seat back such that the cam plate is rotatable with the seat back relative to the seat bottom. The cam plate includes an arcuate slot. The assembly also includes a linear damper including a first end coupled to the bracket and a second end coupled within the arcuate slot. The second end is translatable within the arcuate slot such that the linear damper is configured to provide selective damping to the seat back based on an orientation of the seat back relative to the seat bottom.

Abstract: A removable seat assembly for a vehicle, including a base assembly having a riser portion configured to support a seat; a frame structure coupled to and supporting the riser portion, the frame structure defining a first generally planar surface configured to support a floor section; a seat dolly coupled to the frame structure, the seat dolly including a plurality of wheels for moving the seat assembly from a first position to a second position; a floor base assembly defining a substantially planar surface for receiving the plurality of wheels of the seat dolly as the seat assembly is moved from the first position to the second position; and a mounting bracket configured to releasably lock the seat dolly to the floor base assembly.

Abstract: A method for operating a vehicle including at least one device, in which the one device is altered from a first state to a second state by an electronic computing device of the vehicle. The electronic computing device ascertains a present time and automatically alters the device from the first state to the second state on the basis of the ascertained time. Provision is made for the second state to be ascertained automatically by the electronic computing device from the first state.

Abstract: A vehicle ventilation system includes a seating assembly including a seat blower. The seat blower pulls air away from a seating surface. A cabin blower is configured to circulate air in a cabin. A controller is configured to monitor a flow rate of the cabin blower. The controller is also configured to control a seat blower flow rate as a function of a cabin blower flow rate.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat main body having a seat back, and disposed at a vehicle front side of a seating position at an end side in a vehicle width direction of a rear seat; and a flow path having one end side and another end side, conditioned air flowing through the one end side, the conditioned air being produced by an air-conditioning device mounted at the vehicle, the other end side being disposed inside the seat main body, another end of the flow path opening at a vehicle rear surface of the seat back, and the conditioned air flowing through an inside of the flow path and being blown from the other end towards a vehicle rear side of the seat back.

Abstract: The present teachings relate to a neck fan for a vehicle seat for generating a usable air flow that emerges from the neck fan toward a passenger, said neck fan being provided with at least one air conveying device for generating a usable air flow in the region of a headrest or the upper end of a seat back. It is provided that one or more compensating means are provided, by means of which asymmetrical climatic conditions caused by interfering currents in the area surrounding a passenger can be compensated for, and that one or more compensating means act asymmetrically on the usable air flow and/or impart an asymmetry to the cross-section of the usable air flow, at least in the region of an outlet of the neck fan, said asymmetry relating to at least one geometric or thermodynamic parameter.

Abstract: A suspension fabric seat includes a fabric seat surface formed from a woven fabric material having heating element fibers. The heating element fibers are in electrical communication with a conductor. A carrier is overmolded onto the seat surface. The carrier and the conductor are disposed in a frame and a connector is mounted to the frame in electrical communication with the conductor.

Abstract: An armrest for an interior equipment part of a motor vehicle includes a decor layer, a support element, a cushion element disposed at least in sections between the support element and the decor layer, and a heating element disposed at least in sections on the decor layer. Furthermore, the armrest includes a sensor element that includes an electrode and a counter electrode. The sensor element is electrically connected to a control unit, wherein the sensor element is designed to send an electric sensor signal to the control unit when the distance between the electrode and the counter electrode changes at least in regions, and the control unit is designed to switch the heating element off and/or on as a function of the sensor signal.

Abstract: Certain embodiments may include systems and methods for a protective automobile seat cover system. According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a protective cover assembly for an automobile seat can be provided. The protective cover assembly may include a cover pad for an automobile seat contoured to fit the automobile seat. In an example embodiment of the disclosure, the cover pad may have a top layer, a bottom layer, a top end, and a bottom end. The cover pad may further include an opening for an automobile seat headrest. The assembly may further include a dispenser attached to the automobile seat and configured to store and dispense the cover pad. The dispenser may include a slit configured to allow a user to retrieve and deploy the cover pad. The protective cover assembly may further include an attachment mechanism to attach the dispenser to the automobile seat.

Abstract: A car seat cover includes a cloth material having a top end, a bottom end, a first side, and a second side. A pouch is disposed at the top end of the cloth material. The pouch is configured to fit over a head rest of a car seat. A first connector is coupled to the first side at the top end and a second connector is coupled to the second side at the top end. The first connector releasably connects to the second connector.

Abstract: Rigidity is improved at a part where side frame pieces overlap each other in a side frame. In a vehicle seat provided with a seat back frame, a side frame 10 of the seat back frame has a first side frame piece 20 and a second side frame piece 30 partially overlapping each other in a direction of extension of the side frame 10. The side frame 10 has an overlapping part 40 where both the first side frame piece 20 and the second side frame piece 30 overlap each other. At the overlapping part 40, the side frame pieces overlap each other in a state where a plurality of closed regions 41 and 42 closed by being surrounded by both side frame pieces are formed in a cross section of the overlapping part 40 intersecting with the direction of extension of the side frame 10.

Abstract: A finisher-connecting structure for connecting a front finisher, which is disposed on one part of a vehicle seat, and a side finisher, which is disposed on another part of a vehicle seat, comprising a connection protrusion provided to the front finisher, and a connection recess that is provided to the side finisher and that fits with the connection protrusion; wherein the connection protrusion and the connection recess extend in a direction that intersects a direction in which the front finisher and the side finisher are continuous; wherein the fitted-together connection protrusion and connection recess regulate the front-rear-direction positions of the front finisher and the side finisher. In this connecting structure, which connects a pair of finishers using a connection protrusion and a connection recess, an unnecessary gap, such as a V-shaped gap, is prevented from being formed in the connected portion of the finishers.

Abstract: A vehicle passenger seat for side-by-side passenger seating in a vehicle includes a first seat defining a first seating position, and a raised section positioned laterally adjacent to the first seat. The raised section includes a vertical wall laterally facing and defining a lateral extent of the first seating position and the vertical wall is laterally extendable between a stowed position defining a first volume in the first seating position and a deployed position defining a second volume in the first seating position that is less than the first volume.

Abstract: A headrest has a mount fixable on a vehicle seat, a head support, first and second links each having one end pivoted on the mount and an opposite end pivoted on the head support for movement of the head support relative to the mount forward toward a head of a user in the seat and rearward away from the head of the user. First latch formations on the links and second latch formations fittable with the first latch formations and either on the head support or on the mount are movable between a latching position engaged with each other to arrest pivoting of the links and forward and rearward movement of the headrest relative to the mount, and a release position disengaging the first and second latch formations from each other to permit such pivoting and movement.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an automobile side back cushion, including: a mounting rod, including a first chute and a second chute disposed at an interval, and an adjusting channel disposed between the first chute and the second chute; a first side cushion and a second side cushion, which are respectively connected to two ends of the mounting rod; and a width adjusting structure, including: a first fastening frame, including at least one first inserting rod groove accommodated in the first chute and a first gear bar fixed on the outer side of the first inserting rod groove; a second fastening frame, including at least one second inserting rod groove accommodated in the second chute, and a second gear bar fixed on the outer side of the second inserting rod groove; and an adjusting gear disposed in the adjusting channel.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly including a seat frame assembly including a seat base and a seat back pivotally connected to the seat base. The seat back includes at least one resin fuse arranged in the seat back to indicate structural loading in the vehicle seat assembly above a tolerance loading. The at least one resin fuse includes an aperture extending through the seat back and comprising a flange encircling the aperture and extending generally perpendicular to the seat back, and an indicator bar extending across a diameter of the aperture. The aperture is open on either side of the indicator bar.

Abstract: A support arm (12) includes: a body portion disposed between a seat end (20) and a table end (18); wherein the support arm (12) comprises a composition comprising a polymeric material, a metallic material, a thermoset material, an elastomeric material, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing, and a filler; and wherein the seat end (20) comprises a snap fit connector (14) configured to engage with an opening (22) in the seat end (20).

Abstract: Assist grip assembly (100) includes a user handle (102) and an object hook (104) movably coupled to each other. The object hook (104) and the user handle (102) may be movably coupled to one another through a pivot-control mechanism. The user handle (102) and the object hook (104) are capable of moving together and capable of moving independently with respect to one another.

Abstract: A temperature-controlled cup holder is disclosed. The temperature-controlled cup holder can comprise a conducting inner layer, a conducting outer layer, a middle layer, a control system, and a control device. The conducting inner layer can be capable of mounting a cup. The middle layer can be in between the conducting inner layer and the conducting outer layer. The middle layer can comprise a first side and a second side. The middle layer can further comprise a first thermoelectric network comprising one or more first thermoelectric coolers. Each of the one or more first thermoelectric coolers can comprise a hot side. The hot sides can each be oriented to be facing the first side. The control system can control the activation of the first thermoelectric network. The control device can be connected to the control system operable to give information related to a preferred temperature setting.

Abstract: A vehicle holding unit includes a cupholder and a holding member. The cupholder has a sidewall defining a cup receiving area. The holding member having a base movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The base being mainly vertical in the stowed position. The base being mainly horizontal and extends into the cup receiving area in the deployed position.

Abstract: A front tower for a truck body of a machine includes a beam member. The front tower includes a landing plate. The front tower also includes a first plate member connected between the beam member and the landing plate, and a second plate member disposed adjacent to the first plate member. The second plate member is connected between the beam member and the landing plate. The front tower includes a first side plate and a second side plate spaced apart from the first side plate. The front tower further includes a cover plate assembly extending between the first side plate and the second side plate. The cover plate assembly, the first side plate, and the second side plate enclose the first plate member and the second plate member.

Abstract: An auxiliary convey mechanism for goods in a vehicle compartment, comprising a plurality of splice plates, a plurality of surface boards, a plurality of support frames, a plurality of conveying assemblies and a plurality of avoidance gaps. Each of the conveying assemblies comprises a lifting frame and rollers. Avoidance gaps are formed between two adjacent support frames of the support frames along a length direction of a surface board of the surface boards. Each of the conveying assemblies is disposed in each of the support frames, and each of the surface boards is bent along a width direction of the surface board to have a corrugated shape. The auxiliary convey mechanism for goods in the vehicle compartment has higher structural stability while without occupying the transport space of a truck.

Abstract: This invention relates to a loading mechanism, including a first roller assembly and second roller assembly, at least one mounting for the first and second roller assemblies, wherein the first roller assembly and second roller assembly each have a longitudinal axis, a drive mechanism configured to rotate the first roller assembly and second roller assembly, so as to move an object, wherein as the weight of the object applies pressure to at least one of the first and second roller assemblies the mounting allows the roller assemblies to move so as to change the angle between the longitudinal axis of the first and second roller assemblies.

Abstract: A lift assist device for a slide-out room includes a base and a floor support having a fixed portion, a deflecting portion, and a biasing member disposed between the base and the deflecting portion. When the slide out room is in an extended position, the weight of the room deflects the deflecting portion, thereby compressing the biasing member. As the slide-out room is being retracted from the extended position, the biasing member decompresses, thereby facilitating lifting of the slide-out room.

Abstract: A cargo containment system with a first leg, a strap retaining void within the first leg, a magnet retaining void space carrying a magnet within the first leg.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a ratchet strap system configured with a ball-shaped handgrip adapted to manipulate a ratchet strap drive shaft. In an illustrative example, the handgrip may include a substantially spherical distal portion coupled to the drive shaft via a substantially cylindrical neck member. The handgrip may, for example, be configured for after-market installation by receiving a shaft extension member of the drive shaft. Some handgrips may include opposing radial apertures for a retention pin to longitudinally fix the handgrip to the shaft extension member. A pliable resilient member disposed at the distal end may prevent decoupling prior to tensioning the strap. In various embodiments, the deployment time of a ratchet strap system may, for example, be reduced by using the handgrip to facilitate initial winding of a load securing strap, and to wind excess strap length for storage in conjunction with an elastic retaining loop.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes: a variable light distribution lamp capable of generating a beam having a variable intensity distribution; an infrared illumination device configured to irradiate a front; an infrared camera configured to image the front; and a light distribution controller configured to detect a snow particle based on an output of the infrared camera, generate a light distribution pattern in which a portion corresponding to the snow particle is shaded, and control the variable light distribution lamp.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes: a light distribution controller configured to generate a light distribution pattern including a shaded portion in which a margin region is added around a snow particle; and a variable light distribution lamp capable of generating a beam having an intensity distribution corresponding to the light distribution pattern. And at least one of a size and a shape of the margin region is variable.

Abstract: A working spotlight for a vehicle is provided, featuring a housing, a light source, and a light guide system for guiding working light generated by the light source in a predefined direction out of the housing and into a working area. In and/or on the housing, a means of generating a motif is arranged for projecting at least one motif onto a projection surface outside of the housing.

Abstract: A warning device for a vehicle comprising a number plate support portion for supporting a number plate. The warning device further comprises a warning indicator. The number plate support portion is movably attached to the warning indicator. The number plate support portion is moveable from a first position covering the warning indicator to a second position revealing the warning indicator. Further, the warning device comprises a number plate support portion pivotably attached to the warning Indicator such that the number plate support portion and the warning device fold together and fold apart when the number plate support portion is moved between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A door-status warning light circuit includes a first light group capable of emitting light with high brightness or specific warning color and a second light group capable of emitting light with low brightness or specific safe color, and when any door of a fire truck or an ambulance is opened, the first light group can emit light with high brightness and the warning color to remind the driver that a door is not closed; and, after all doors are closed, the first light group lights off and the second light group lights up, so as to inform, by light with different brightness or different color, the driver that all doors are closed, thereby effectively reminding the driver of the door status of the vehicle in noisy environment.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a front modular assembly having at least one front wheel, a steering assembly, a throttle, and a power source. The vehicle may include a rear modular assembly removably couplable to the front modular assembly and having at least one rear wheel, a brake selectively coupled to the at least one rear wheel, and at least one rear light configured to emit light while receiving a power signal, the at least one rear light and the brake being in electrical communication with the power source via a shared electrical connection while the rear modular assembly is coupled to the front modular assembly. The vehicle may include a controller in electrical communication with the power source, the controller being configured to selectively provide the power signal to the brake and the rear light via the shared electrical connection.

Abstract: A brake lamp control device is provided which includes: a brake state signal output unit configured to output a brake state signal indicative of ON and OFF states of automatic braking operation for a brake of a vehicle; and a turn-on controller configured to control turn-on and turn-off states of a brake lamp on the basis of the brake state signal and turns on the brake lamp for a predetermined interval after the brake state signal becomes the OFF state.

Abstract: This is a safety alert system for delivery vans, trucks, and carriers for the postal service and delivery industry. It includes warning light devices to regulate traffic with electrically controlled luminous elements as a supplemental light display. It aims to provide the postal vehicle a manner disposed to safely transport and deliver mail. High illumination lights, safety strips and text or visual messaging boards are located on the rear of the postal vans. Strobe action of the lights is an alternative. The device includes (a) a pair of Light Emitting Diode (LED) high illumination light blocks with optional strobe functions; (b) an elongated Light Emitting Diode (LED) high illumination light bar; (c) a high illumination reflective safety tape; and (d) display module having a display (Video and Audio); (e) an audio systems and amplifiers; and (f) remote Controllers for the screen display and video alerts.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and mobile robots for providing information to a pedestrian. In some examples, a mobile robot includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry obtains, via a sensor, sensing data that indicates an ambient environment of the mobile robot. The processing circuitry determines path indication information according to the sensing data. The path indication information includes a planned path of the mobile robot. The processing circuitry projects the path indication information on a target projection surface.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for preventing a restricted individual from operating a motor vehicle. The system monitors a speed of the individual via a smart device associated with the individual. The system activates a monitoring function based on a detected speed of the device, which may evidence the individual riding in a motor vehicle. The system them verifies that the user of the device is the restricted individual through a variety of different identification methods. Once identified, the system accesses various data sources associated with one or more ride applications running on the smart device in order to determine whether the restricted individual has requested a ride from a third party during a relevant time period. After analyzing the data, a determination is made as to whether the individual is driving, or whether more information is needed.

Abstract: An after-market, low cost and easily installed vehicular door safety warning light system using electromechanical actuation for automatically providing a visual warning to passing traffic that a car door is opening and passengers are about to exit the vehicle. The safety warning light system includes a magnetically actuated switch to effectuate the light-emitting elements, wherein the light-emitting elements are automatically switched on only when the car door is opened and are highly visible throughout the entire opening arc of the door and do not shut off until the vehicle door is closed. The light-emitting elements are uniquely housed as a single device in a single housing or a plurality of jointed sections adapted to fit and adhere to the variable contours and inner surface areas of and along an open car door regardless of the vehicle's make or model.

Abstract: A vehicle visual element includes a substrate defining a lamp cavity. A light source is positioned within the lamp cavity which is configured to emit light. A film defining at least one of a holographic and a diffraction grating is disposed over the lamp cavity.

Abstract: A molded part comprises a decorative layer having a visible front side, a rear side, and a backing that is situated on the rear side of the decorative layer. The decorative layer comprises a decorative ply having a front side, a rear side that faces the backing, a light-conducting optical layer, situated between the front side of the decorative ply and the front side of the decorative layer, having a first refractive index. Situated in at least one symbol area of the decorative layer, between the decorative ply and the optical layer, is a transparent or translucent effect layer for displaying one or more symbols, and that has a second refractive index that is different from the first refractive index. The molded part includes a first light system for scattering light internally about the symbol, and a second light system for illuminating a front side of the symbol externally.

Abstract: A dump truck security system and related methods for distinguishing a loading configuration and an unloading configuration of a truck bed are provided. The security system includes a transmitter, a target, a detector configured to generate a configuration signal, a controller operatively connected to the detector and configured to receive and process the configuration signal, and an alarm system. The alarm system includes a visual alarm and an audible alarm, both being mounted inside the driver cab to be visible and audible by a user. The visual alarm is configured to display a first color when the configuration signal is indicating that the truck bed is the loading configuration and display a second color when the configuration signal is indicating the truck bed is in the unloading configuration. The audible alarm is configured to emit a sound when the configuration signal is indicating the truck bed is the unloading configuration.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a human-machine interface (HMI) for a vehicle, comprising an output means (40, 50) for outputting information, passenger monitoring means (20) for determining a status of at least one passenger within the vehicle and to outputting a passenger status signal indicative thereof, control means (10) for determining an operating state of one or more systems of the vehicle, wherein the control means (10) is arranged to receive the passenger status signal, and wherein the control means (10) is arranged to compose an output from the output means (40, 50) in dependence on the operating state of the one or more systems and the passenger status signal.

Abstract: A driver assistance system, for determining a fording situation of a vehicle, includes: exactly one distance sensor for determining an instantaneous distance from an installation position of the distance sensor to a water surface, and in particular for determining an instantaneous fording depth of the vehicle; a first measuring device for determining an instantaneous roll angle of the vehicle; a second measuring device for determining an instantaneous pitch angle of the vehicle; and a processing unit coupled to the distance sensor, the first measuring device, and the second measuring device, and that is configured to determine an instantaneous water surface plane as a function of the instantaneous distance, the instantaneous roll angle, and the instantaneous pitch angle of the vehicle.

Abstract: An onboard camera system for eliminating A-pillar blind areas of a mobile vehicle and an image processing method thereof are provided. The onboard camera system arranged on the mobile vehicle includes an image capturing device, a processor, and a display device. The image capturing device captures blind area images obscured by the A-pillars. The blind area images captured at a first time point and a second time point are called a first image and a second image, and a photoshooting angle of the image capturing device stays unchanged at the first and second time points. The processor receives the first and second images from the image capturing device. The processor obtains an image depth of an object based on the first and second images to further generate a third image. The display device displays the third image to enable a driver to see the scene obscured by the A-pillars.

Abstract: A method is for installing a geometric reference marker on a substantially flat horizontal ground for calibration of electrical and/or electronic components of a motor vehicle. The installation method includes positioning the vehicle on the ground with wheels of the vehicle parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle and positioning geometric referencing equipment on the ground around the vehicle. The referencing equipment includes a set of distinct elongate plates forming rulers. Each ruler has a planar bottom face resting at least partially on the ground and being sufficiently rigid not to be deformed in a plane of the bottom face. The positioning is performed by placing the rulers of the adjustment equipment on the ground according to a predetermined pattern, at a predetermined distance from the vehicle.

Abstract: An image processing device includes an image acquiring unit, a detection unit, and a display processing unit. The image acquiring unit is configured to acquire a captured image from an image capturing device configured to capture an image of the periphery of a vehicle. The detection unit is configured to detect a lane marker defining a traveling track of the vehicle from the captured image acquired by the image acquiring unit. The display processing unit is configured to display, on a display device, a superimposition image as the captured image on which a marker image for supporting visibility of the lane marker is superimposed such that the marker image is superimposed on the lane marker detected by the detection unit.