Abstract: A vehicle with a roll cage covering right and left seats; and a cargo bed located rearward of the right and left seats. The roll cage includes right and left rear extending portions extending downward and located further rearward than the right and left seats in a side view of the vehicle, and a plurality of cross portions extending in a right left direction. The cargo bed has an area located further forward than a plane defined by the right and left rear extending portions. The plurality of cross portions include a first cross portion including portions connected to the right and left rear extending portions and including a middle portion positioned higher than the portions connected to the right and left rear extending portions. This structure enables a vehicle to have a sufficient capacity in the cargo bed and allow smooth loading and unloading of cargo.

Abstract: A locking device for locking two assemblies of a vehicle seat together comprises a blocking element which has a supporting surface, and a locking element which is movable with respect to the blocking element, said locking element having an end face and facing the supporting surface of the blocking element with the end face in a locked position of the locking device, wherein the locking device is unlockable by moving the locking element. Additionally provided is a surface element which is applied to the blocking element to at least partially cover the supporting surface or to the locking element to at least partially cover the end face.

Abstract: A gyro seat includes: a seat body comprising a seat cushion and a seat back coupled to the seat cushion; and a seat gyroscope mounted to the seat body, the seat gyroscope compensating a movement of the seat body by control of first, second and third axes, where the first axis corresponds to a yaw of the seat body as a z axis of an xyz coordinate system, the second axis corresponds to a pitch of the seat body as an x axis of the xyz coordinate system, and the third axis corresponds to a roll of the seat body as a y axis of the xyz coordinate system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a ventilation seat of a vehicle, wherein since an adhesive material includes a through hole corresponding to an air flow path of a seat pad, when the seat pad and the adhesive material are joined to each other, an area disjoined between the seat pad and the adhesive material is prevented from occurring. Accordingly, noise caused by a gap that may occur between the seat pad and the adhesive material is prevented, which eliminates discomfort and displeasure due to the noise when a driver is seated in the seat and improves marketability of the ventilation seat.

Abstract: A blower comprising: (a) a housing including: (i) one or more eyelets, and (ii) an inlet (b) one or more clips, wherein the one or more eyelets, one or more clips, or both assist in connecting the blower to a cushion of a seat, a ventilated trim bag, or both.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seatback having an upper portion. An adjustable headrest assembly is supported on the upper portion of the seatback. The adjustable headrest assembly has a headrest bun and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the headrest bun between extended and retracted positions. A trim component is disposed on the upper portion of the seatback having a relief portion. The relief portion is configured to receive a portion of the adjustment mechanism as the headrest bun is driven towards the extended position. A flexible cover member is coupled to the trim component at the relief portion. The flexible cover member has a plate member operable between extend and retracted positions. The portion of the adjustment mechanism abuts an inner surface of the plate member to move the plate member towards the extended position as the headrest bun is driven towards the extended position.

Abstract: A trim clip is provided for attaching a trim cover to a cushion. The trim clip includes a clip body having a first opening for receiving an engagement feature attached to the trim cover, and a second opening for receiving a retainer attached to the cushion. Furthermore, the clip body may be configured to be snap fit onto the engagement feature and the retainer.

Abstract: A motor vehicle seating assembly comprises a seat frame, a cushion fixedly attached at a first end thereof to the seat frame, and a motor disposed on the seat frame and operably coupled with a displaceable second end of the cushion, wherein actuation of the motor operates the cushion between an extended position and a retracted position.

Abstract: Seatback support structures may allow a user to selectively adjust the effective stiffness of a seat, between a plurality of settings, to increase individualized comfort for the user. A plurality of stabilizing members may be cantilevered with respect to a base member, with the amount of deflection of the stabilizing members in response to a given load being variable via a stiffness adjustment mechanism of the seatback support structure. Said stiffness adjustment mechanism may include a linkage that is mechanically moved with respect to the stabilizing members to adjust the weight distribution amongst the stabilizing members, thereby adjusting the effective stiffness of the seatback support structure. Such seatback support structures may be configured to operate substantially irrespective to changes in air pressure, and may be incorporated into any number of passenger seats, such as on aircraft, trains, and other vehicles. Methods of forming such seatback support structures are also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a pair of side frames arranged at a distance from each other in a width direction, and a cushion panel arranged between the pair of side frames, the cushion panel being provided with a reinforcing rib extending in the width direction, the pair of side frames being provided with a fitting portion extending in the width direction and configured to connect the cushion panel and the pair of side frames by being fitted to the reinforcing rib.

Abstract: A tray table assembly including a main table and a table extension deployable from a stowed position below the main table to a deployed position laterally adjacent the main table. The main table and the table extension are coupled through an intermediate support slidably coupled to each of the main table and the table extension. The deploy the table extension, the table extension slides relative to the intermediate support and the intermediate support slides relative to the main table to increase the total surface area of the table top as needed.

Abstract: An armrest assembly and aircraft passenger seat including the same, the armrest assembly including an arm having a top cutout and a cup holder insert disposed within the top cutout and retained on the arm by front and rear arm caps affixed atop the arm that overlap portions of the installed cup holder insert, the cup holder insert including a recessed center portion at depth within the arm and disposed between upstanding concave end walls, the cup holder insert usable to secure a beverage or other items when the arm is in a deployed use position.

Abstract: A dump body for a dump trailer or a dump truck comprises modular components of tempered aluminum alloy joined together with mechanical fasteners to form modular subassemblies. Welding or other high-temperature joining processes are not required for fabrication of the dump body, and thus the full strength of the tempered aluminum alloy is retained. Methods for assembly of the modular components to form the modular subassemblies and for assembly of the modular subassemblies to form the dump body using mechanical fasteners are provided in addition to designs for modular components and modular subassemblies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (1, 2, 3) for accommodating objects, comprising a guide assembly (1), which can be arranged in a stationary manner, a first motion assembly (2), which is connected to the guide assembly (1) and which can be moved horizontally in the direction of a longitudinal axis (X) in relation to the guide assembly (1), and a second motion assembly (3), which is connected to the first motion assembly (2) and which can be moved vertically in the direction of a vertical axis (Z) in relation to the first motion assembly (2) and can accommodate objects, wherein the first motion assembly (2) can be moved out in the direction of the longitudinal axis (X) so far over the guide assembly (1) that the second motion assembly (3) can be moved in relation to the first motion assembly (2) past the guide assembly (1) in the direction of the vertical axis (Z).

Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a lift gate on a structure is provided, the lift gate having a lift platform supported between a pair of spaced support columns. The mounting system comprises a first mounting member configured for attachment onto said structure, wherein the first mounting member includes a support protrusion for engaging an opening in a wall of a corresponding lift gate support column. The mounting system further comprises a second mounting member configured for attachment onto said structure, wherein the second mounting member includes a support protrusion for engaging an opening in a wall of a corresponding lift gate support column. When the mounting members are attached to the structure and the corresponding lift gate support columns are mounted on the support protrusions, the mounting members support the lift gate on the structure.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a method and system for blending multi-component granular compositions such as proppant used in hydraulic fracturing in well drilling. The system includes the control and management of an on-site storage system for each of the components, regulating the delivery of specified quantities of each component to a well site, and coordinating the flow of materials into and out of the blender.

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: System for enhancing fan experience comprises a stadium having a field area, a pathway extending along at least a portion of the field area, and a vehicle adapted to move along the pathway, the vehicle being adapted to transport sports fans situated within the vehicle simultaneously along the pathway during a sports event or concert go-ers situated within the vehicle simultaneously along the pathway during a music concert, to provide a view to the sports fans riding in the vehicle from amongst and/or in close proximity to the players in a sideline area on the field area during a sports event, and to provide a view to concert go-ers riding in the vehicle from close proximity to a stage located on the field area and the performers on the stage during a music concert.

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 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 lamp body, a lamp, and a leveling actuator. And an aiming screw for aiming the lamp unit in an upper and lower direction is supported to the lamp body to be rotatable about an axis extending in a front and rear direction of the vehicle lamp. And an aiming nut to be threadably engaged with the aiming screw is mounted to the aiming screw. And the leveling actuator includes an actuator body fixed and supported to the lamp unit and an output shaft member supported to the actuator body to be moveable in the front and rear direction of the vehicle lamp with protruding upward or downward from the actuator body. And a leading end portion of the output shaft member and the aiming nut are coupled at a position distant in a right and left direction from a vertical surface including the axis.

Abstract: A lighting system for a vehicle is disclosed. The lighting system comprises an imager configured to capture image data in a plurality of image frames in a rearward field of view. The system further comprises at least one headlamp configured to output an emission of light at a plurality of elevations and a controller. The controller is in communication with the imager and the headlamp. The controller is operable to process the image data to identify features in a first frame and a second frame. The controller is further operable to identify a movement of the features from the first frame to the second frame and adjust the elevation of the output emission in response to the movement.

Abstract: A method of compensating for a level of a headlamp using a lane departure warning system is provided. The method adjusts a level of a headlamp using a camera of a lane departure warning system. In particular, the method includes calculating, by an LDWS camera, a predetermined irradiation angle of a headlamp and calculating, by the LDWS camera, a cut-off inclination of a low beam in a predetermined distance. Additionally, the method includes driving a lamp actuator when the cut-off inclination is less than a predetermined threshold inclination and re-adjusting the cut-off inclination.

Abstract: The automotive hazard light system is a signaling system configured for use with a vehicle. The automotive hazard light system mounts on the inferior side of the vehicle. The automotive hazard light system automatically deploys by releasing itself from the vehicle, moving a distance away from the vehicle, and deploying a hazard signal. The automotive hazard light system subsequently retracts to a position underneath the vehicle. The automotive hazard light system comprises a cart, a control circuit, and a power circuit. The cart contains the control circuit and the power circuit. The cart moves the automotive hazard light system away from the vehicle and retracts the automotive hazard light system towards the vehicle. The control circuit controls the movement of the cart and the operation of the hazard signal. The power circuit provides the electrical energy required to operate the automotive hazard light system.

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 vehicle lighting device configured to be mounted on a vehicle. The vehicle lighting device includes a bar-shaped light guide and a light emitter. The light guide includes a first body section and a second body section. The first body section includes a first end, a second end, which is opposite to the first end, a straight section, which extends from the first end, and a curved section, which extends from the straight section to the second end. The second body section branches off from the straight section and extends in a direction different from a direction in which the curved section extends. The light emitter is arranged to emit light toward the first end of the first body section. The curved section and the second body section are configured to emit light in different directions.

Abstract: A flasher relay for driving a left turn signal lamp and a right turn signal lamp of a vehicle to flash includes a main body and a control circuit. The main body includes a base, a casing, and a circuit board. The circuit board is disposed on the base. The casing is mounted on the base and covers the circuit board. The control circuit is disposed on the circuit board. The control circuit includes a microchip having an input terminal coupled to a field-effect transistor and an electromagnetic buzzer. A drain of the field-effect transistor and one end of the electromagnetic buzzer are coupled to a node B. A heat dissipation terminal of the field-effect transistor is coupled to the node B, and the node B guides thermal energy to a wire.

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: An external vehicle notification information system may include a projector illuminating generated information using a light source, a lens transmitting the information, a reflector reflecting partial information of the information toward the lens, and a screen displaying the partial information transmitted from the lens.

Abstract: An illumination structure of the present invention is an illumination structure that lights a sunshade or a glass roof. The illumination structure includes: a frame-like first bracket coupled to a headliner along the circumferential edge of a headliner opening for reinforcing the headliner opening; a frame-like second bracket coupled to the first bracket so as to be overlaid on the back side of the first bracket for reinforcing the headliner opening in cooperation with the first bracket; and a light emitter held between the first bracket and the second bracket. Light from the light emitter is emitted through a gap between the first bracket and the second bracket.

Abstract: A system includes a computer including a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to emit a first sound from a vehicle ultrasonic sensor in an ultrasonic frequency range and actuate a frequency modifier to modify a frequency of the emitted sound to emit a second sound in an audible frequency range.

Abstract: Provided is a notification device and notification method that reduce the output and power consumption of an amplifier or the like and allow a user to sufficiently feel the presence or absence of notification through vibration. A notification device (1) includes a sweep signal generator (4) configured to generate a detection sweep signal by continuously changing the frequency in a frequency band in which a speaker (6) can cause a user to feel a signal in the form of vibration, a vibration detector (7) configured to detect vibration outputted from the speaker (6), and a sound measurement unit (8) configured to detect, as a sweep frequency band, a frequency band in which vibration indicates signal levels equal to or higher than a threshold. The sweep signal generator (4) generates a resonance sweep signal by changing the frequency in the sweep frequency band and causes the speaker (6) to generate vibration.

Abstract: An engine sound color control method based on an engine dynamic characteristic with artificial intelligence is provided. The method maximizes audio-visual control through the audio-visual synergy effect by performing both of the visual control of the dash board by the artificial intelligence using the virtual engine revolution per minute based on the shifting event and driving pattern of a vehicle. In particular, the auditory control of the speaker is operated by the signal processing controller based on the virtual engine RPM in response to an engine vibration signal of the engine. Further, a driver is provided with rapid response with vehicle power performance control through a real-time audio-visual change regulated by the artificial intelligence.

Abstract: Reflective, self-supporting road signaling device comprised of a support piece (A) and a signaling plate (B). The support piece (A) is made of a rigid triangular element with a clamp fastening onto the upper part of a vehicle window to support the signaling plate (B). As for the signaling plate (B), it is comprised of a long rectangular piece with a large positioning area for the reflective element (8). To ensure the signposted vehicle is easily seen by traffic on its same side, a reflective arrow changing color between red and white, with the arrow vertex as far as possible from the vehicle that carries it, is used.

Abstract: An information processing system is provided with a modeling unit. The modeling unit models, based on a degree of similarity among individual travel histories of a plurality of drivers, individual travel histories of at least one or more drivers from among the individual travel histories of the plurality of drivers to construct a driver model indicating a relationship between conditions of the at least one or more drivers and travel environments of at least one or more vehicles.

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

Abstract: A lane departure judgment apparatus is configured to detect a lane-dividing line based on image information output from an image-capturing device that acquires an image of an area outside a vehicle, and to judge whether or not departure of the vehicle from the lane-dividing line occurs based on a distance between the vehicle and the lane-dividing line, wherein when an angle of the vehicle with respect to the lane-dividing line thus detected is constant, the distance between the vehicle and the lane-dividing line to be used to judge whether or not departure of the vehicle occurs is changed according to whether the vehicle is being driven on a road having a lane-dividing width that is greater than a predetermined width or on a road having a lane-dividing width that is smaller than a predetermined width.

Abstract: An interactive driving system and method that improves a driving experience by allowing a passenger to interactively monitor and evaluate certain driving maneuvers in real-time with an augmented reality interface. The input provided by the passenger via the augmented reality interface is recorded for later processing and analysis. For instance, the passenger input may be used to generate driving reports for later review by the driver and passenger (e.g., when the passenger is teaching a new driver how to drive) or for the manufacturer of autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles (e.g., when the manufacturer is seeking actionable feedback for improving various self-driving algorithms). In addition, the interactive driving system and method entertain the passenger with the augmented reality interface, which can be delivered in a game-like fashion via a computer program product installed on their own personal electronic device (e.g., a tablet, phone, laptop, etc.).

Abstract: A display device applied to an instrument panel unit includes: a projection surface provided on a surface on a vehicle interior side of an interior member provided on the vehicle interior side of a vehicle and on a front side in a vehicle front-back direction, the interior member extending along a vehicle width direction; a projector including a projection unit configured to project an image; and a holding unit configured to hold the projector by the interior member in a positional relationship where at least a part of the projection unit is located on the projection surface side of the interior member, and the image from the projection unit is projected onto the projection surface.

Abstract: An image display device includes: a camera mounted on a vehicle and configured to take an image representing a view behind the vehicle; an image cutouter configured to cut out a second image as a cutout image that is cut out from a first image based on a cutout position representing a position of a portion of the first image in the first image, the first image being taken by the camera; and a display configured to display the second image cut out by the image cutouter. The image cutouter is configured to change the cutout position for the second image in the first image based on a change of an orientation of the vehicle.

Abstract: A plurality of different kits for assembling cabinets or support structures within the sleeper cab of a truck. Some of the kits are designed to support a refrigerator while other kits are designed to also support a microwave oven. At least one of the kits includes drawers for containing items. Other kits include support chests.

Abstract: A vehicle including first and seating assemblies positioned within a single seating row defining a space positioned therebetween. A storage member is operable between an undeployed position within a member space defined below a seat base of the first seating assembly and a deployed position within the space between the first and second seating assemblies via a linkage.

Abstract: A vehicle glovebox includes a bin rotationally operable within a housing. A downstop is defined within the housing. The downstop is in a blocking position and engages the bin to define a fully open position of the bin. The downstop is operable to a release position that defines rotation of the bin beyond the fully open position.

Abstract: An automobile head rest hanging hat rack is configured to be coupled to the headrest of an automobile seat, wherein the hat rack is formed as a single piece, knock down structure, a back configured to be adjacent to the automobile seat, a base coupled to a lower end of the back and extending away from the back and a hat hanging member coupled to the base at a position opposite the position of the coupling of the back to the base, wherein the hat hanging member is configured to be spaced from the automobile seat and configured to engage the interior of an American cowboy hat or traditional Police Sherriff's hat to be engaged at a position above the sweatband of the hat.

Abstract: An apparatus, in the form of a push hanger hook, includes a housing, a hook fixed to the housing and a cover including a hook receiver. The cover is displaceable between a deployed position wherein the hook is received within the hook receiver and a retracted position wherein the cover is retracted into the housing and the hook is exposed from the hook receiver for access and use.

Abstract: The present invention is a vehicle cargo rack system for use on a vehicle Roof mounts are attached to the roof. A cargo bar is provided. The cargo bar has a first end, an opposite second end, and a midsection. The cargo bar is supported above the roof by the roof mounts. When a load is attached to the vehicle, the load is placed atop the cargo bar, wherein the weight of the load is borne by the cargo bar. A plurality of support legs extends from the midsection of the cargo bar to the roof. The support legs contact the roof and transfer the forces across the roof.

Abstract: A storage container configured for attachment to an exterior of a vehicle and for retaining a plurality of items is presented herein. The storage container includes a body defining an at least partially open interior portion. The body includes a base, at least one wall extending from the base and terminating at an open end, and a lid. The base includes a plurality of holes extending between an interior surface and an exterior surface. A mounting assembly is threaded through two of the holes in the base and around a portion of the vehicle, in order to secure the storage container to the vehicle. A plurality of retaining devices may also be positioned through at least some of the holes of the base in order to removably secure one or more stored items or tools against the interior surface of the base.

Abstract: A retaining device for securing one or more accessory racks to a base rack on a vehicle is provided herein. The device comprises a housing member that extends through the one or more accessory racks and into the base rack, a head, secured to the housing member that engages one or other of the racks, a detent that engages the other of the racks, and an engagement mechanism that extends the detent and pulls it toward the head. The device may further comprise a lock that secures the detent in a clamping position. The lock may comprise a ratchet and pawl arrangement defined by first and second levered tabs disposed on the head, the first tab being operably connected to the engagement mechanism. An ATV comprising one or more accessory racks secured to a base rack by a retaining device as described herein is also provided.

Abstract: A folding truck box is designed to fit in the bed of a truck adjacent a tailgate. The truck box has a top and vertical sidewalls. The sidewalls have a height defined by a first distance between a bottom edge that rests on the bed floor and a top edge. The top overlays the sidewalls and has a second distance between a bedrail contacting surface and the surface that contacts the sidewalls. The first and second distances are greater than the distance between the bed floor and the underside of the bedrails. The top fits between the truck bedrails and the sidewalls with biased upward force on the bedrails. The truck box contains resilient retainer straps that are closed between the truck bed floor and tailgate. A locking leg in the top extends into a locking aperture in one of the sidewalls to prevent the top from being removed.

Abstract: An assembly capable of deploying an electronic device having a display screen from a stowed position towards a viewing position and simultaneously supporting the device and supplying electrical signals to the device in the viewing position within a passenger compartment of a vehicle is provided. A device holder is capable of movably holding the device and is supported for rotation about a rotational axis at a distal end of an elongated support. A bi-directional, electrically powered, linear actuator subassembly is mounted on a base and includes a motor-driven screw-drive and a threaded member mounted on the screw-drive to linearly move along a longitudinal axis of the screw-drive upon rotation of the screw-drive. The threaded member is connected to a proximal end of the elongated support to lift the elongated support to deploy the device along a predetermined, non-linear path upon rotation of the screw-drive.