Abstract: A fuel cell system mounted on a vehicle includes a drive motor generating a driving force and regenerative power; an auxiliary machine consuming the regenerative power; and a controller. The controller determines that the vehicle is in a first state when the vehicle has a negative vehicle speed, a move forward request is given to the vehicle and an accelerator pedal is depressed or when the vehicle has a positive vehicle speed, the move backward request is given to the vehicle and the accelerator pedal is depressed. When a predetermined first condition including a condition that the vehicle is in the first state is satisfied, the controller performs an auxiliary machine consumption process that causes the auxiliary machine to consume the regenerative power that includes a required power for the drive motor calculated by using a depression amount of the accelerator pedal.

Abstract: The driving support device is provided with: a speed acquisition unit for acquiring speed information of a vehicle; a distance information acquisition unit for acquiring information on the distance between the vehicle and an intersection; a running state judgment unit for judging a dangerous running state to be determined by a stop condition for causing the vehicle to stop in front of the intersection and an entry condition for causing the vehicle to enter the intersection, on the basis of the distance to the intersection, the speed of the vehicle, and signal information; a determination unit for determining whether to cause the vehicle to stop at the intersection or to pass through the intersection if the running state judgment unit judges that the vehicle is in the dangerous running state; and a specification unit for specifying a regeneration time zone when running accompanied with regenerative braking is performed or an inertia time zone when inertia running is performed, before the vehicle arrives at the

Abstract: An electric vehicle charging assembly includes a cord reel, a cord reel locking mechanism, and a master control unit for selectively unlocking the cord reel in response to an authorization signal. The electric vehicle charging assembly monitors the rotational position of the cord reel to prevent unauthorized use, and to record or relay information related to the improper use or malfunction of the electric vehicle charging assembly.

Abstract: A plug connector part includes: a plug section for plugging connection to an associated counter plug connector part; at least one contact element arranged on the plug section and having at least one electrically-conductive contact section for plugging connection to an associated counter-contact element of the counter plug connector part, and a shaft section connected to the contact section for securing an electrical line to the contact element; and a casing element that is attachable to the shaft section of the at least one contact element and has a body, a plug opening formed in the body for receiving the shaft section, and a cooling channel which is formed in or on the body and extends around the plug opening for conducting a coolant.

Abstract: A method for assisting a driver of a motor vehicle, including an inductive charging device for a battery of the motor vehicle with a charging coil to be positioned relative to an induction unit underneath it, during the positioning relative to the induction unit underneath it, wherein a current relative position of the motor vehicle to a target position of the motor vehicle enabling an optimal energy transmission is determined and a positioning instruction depending on the relative position is put out via an output means, wherein the optical output means is a display device installed in the bodywork of the motor vehicle in the visual field of the driver maneuvering the motor vehicle through a corresponding panel.

Abstract: A drone docking system is disclosed that is connected to a drone. The drone docking system has a positioning member that connects to the drone and is configured to rotate the angle of the drone from a generally horizontal position to a generally vertical position. Connected to the positioning member is a charging member, which in one embodiment has a charging prong. The charging member is configured to connect to a power source, such as one located on existing infrastructure, e.g., a street light. A connection member is connected to the charging member. The connection member engages existing infrastructure to hold the drone in place. In one arrangement, the connection member has a pair of arcuate arms that receive, retain, and hold onto the existing infrastructure. In one example, the pair of arcuate arms are spring biased to apply a gripping pressure on the existing infrastructure.

Abstract: Methods of charging a vehicle battery pack are disclosed. Example methods may include determining a voltage imbalance between at least two parallel strings of a battery pack exceeds a threshold magnitude. Methods may further include electrically reducing the voltage imbalance between the at least two parallel strings using a series circuit including a first group of one or more of the battery cells of a first one of the parallel strings, and reconnecting the parallel strings in an electrical circuit in parallel to each other, in which configuration the strings of the battery pack may supply power to the vehicle.

Abstract: A mounting structure for vehicle equipment includes a vehicle body frame, a bracket attached to the vehicle body frame, and a plurality of vehicle equipment including at least one seat. The bracket and the plurality of vehicle equipment are configured so that the plurality of vehicle equipment each is mounted to the bracket so as to be replaceable with the other vehicle equipment.

Abstract: A vehicle seat, which includes a seat part, for a motor vehicle. The seat part is fixed in place on a supporting device of the vehicle seat, said device being arranged below the seat part in the direction of a vertical axis of the vehicle seat and being able to travel together with the seat part in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle seat. The supporting device is designed as a base plate that has a front section, which, in the longitudinal direction, projects beyond a front edge of the seat part. The front section of the base plate is designed for resting the feet of an occupant of the vehicle seat. The invention further relates to a motor vehicle having such a vehicle seat.

Abstract: A vehicle seat with a seat bottom and backrest is configured for movement between a forward-facing position and an inwardly-rotated position in a reconfigurable vehicle passenger cabin. The movement includes rotation about a vertical axis located along an inboard side of the seat and a rear side of the seat bottom. The vertical axis can be located within an inboard quarter of the seat, rearward of an occupant seating surface of the seat bottom, forward or rearward of a rear side of a bottom end of the backrest, and various combinations of these locations. In addition to providing a seat occupant with additional freedom of movement within the passenger cabin, the inwardly-rotated position of the seat can also provide a safer condition for the seat occupant with respect to structural portions of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A vehicle seat comprising at least one first and one second adjustment part and a latching device is provided. The first adjustment part is formed by a backrest of the vehicle seat and the second adjustment part is formed by a seat part of the vehicle seat. The first adjustment part is lockable in a first adjustment region in a plurality of adjustment positions relative to the second adjustment part by means of the latching device, and is adjustable relative to the second adjustment part when the latching device is in a release position, for setting the backrest in its inclination with respect to the seat part. The first adjustment part is adjustable from the first adjustment region into a second adjustment region in which the backrest is folded forward in the direction of the seat part or even onto the seat part.

Abstract: An easy-entry release system is utilized to actuate an easy-entry recliner of a vehicle seat assembly configured to fold a seat back relative to a seat bottom. The easy-entry release system includes a support member connectable to a seat back, a lever pivotally attached to the support member, and a sled in contact with the support member and moveable relative to the support member between a first position and a second position along a linear path. The sled is connected to the lever such that the lever rotates relative to the support member in response to the sled moving between the first and second positions. A strap is connected to the sled such that actuation of the strap moves the sled between the first and second positions.

Abstract: A release mechanism generates a force on a cable to operate an adjustment mechanism or the like in a seat or other device. The release mechanism includes a rotor, a housing, a spring, and a cover that attaches to the housing. The spring generates a torque, and the spring also axially biases the rotor into engagement with the cover to prevent rattling.

Abstract: A seat is provided in which a seat cushion is pivotally coupled to a seat back by a recliner assembly. The recliner assembly is selectively operable between a locked condition preventing pivotal movement of the seat back and an unlocked condition allowing pivotal movement of the seat back. A riser assembly supports the seat assembly above a floor, such as the floor of a vehicle, and is configured for actuation and movement of the seat assembly between a generally upright seating position, a pitched easy entry position tilted forwardly and downwardly towards the floor to allow easier ingress and egress behind the seat, and a stowed position recessed within a compartment below the floor.

Abstract: An active vibration isolation system for a motor vehicle seat that is adapted to be occupied by a user, includes an active suspension system that supports the seat above a floor of the motor vehicle, where the suspension system comprises at least one actuator that can be controlled to move the seat up and down in the direction of a vertical axis, a first sensor system mounted to the vehicle and that is adapted to sense vehicle height position changes along or parallel to the vertical axis, a second sensor system that is adapted to determine the seat translational position along or parallel to the vertical axis, and a controller that, in response to the first and second sensor systems, is adapted to provide control signals to the active suspension system that cause motions of the seat that are designed to control the height of the user's head or torso as the vehicle undergoes translations along the vertical axis.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly is provided with a structural member adapted to be mounted within a vehicle to provide support to an occupant. The structural member has at least one channel formed therein. A cushion member is provided adjacent to the structural layer. The cushion member has at least one channel formed therethrough. A trim member is secured over the cushion member to form a seating surface. At least one attachment member is mounted to the trim member extending through the at least one channel of the cushion member. The at least one attachment member extends into the at least one channel of the structural member such that at least one of the trim material and the cushion layer is retained on the structural member.

Abstract: A seat back (2) has a pad (4) with a side surface covered by a trim cover (5) and a rear surface covered by a back board (6). A back board attachment structure has a folding portion (5a1) with a trim back surface edge portion (5a) folded back to a pad side. A fastener (7a) includes an element (7a2) attached to the folding portion (5a1) to face the pad side. An edge portion (6a) of a folding portion (6a1) of the back board (6), to be the backrest surface side, is folded back to the pad side. A fastener (7b) includes an element (7b2) attached to the folding portion (6a1) to face the pad side. The fasteners (7a and 7b) are engageable in a state with the trim cover provided from the backrest surface side and the back board provided from the back surface side, with respect to the pad.

Abstract: A headrest assembly includes a headrest body as well as a first support arm with a seatback rear support connection to a rear of a seatback and a cantilevered portion extending upwardly to a first headrest connection end. A second support arm has a rear seatback support connection and a cantilevered portion extending upwardly to a second headrest connection end. The first headrest connection end and the second headrest connection end are spaced apart a distance in the lateral direction to form a support connection. An adjustable connection is provided between the headrest body and the support connection. The adjustable connection includes a height adjustment means for adjusting a position of the headrest body relative to the support connection in a height direction.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for attaching a first device to a second device. The method includes providing an attachment structure for attaching the first device to the second device that includes a fastener that is movable from a first position to a second position within the attachment structure, moving the first device into position to be attached to the second device with the fastener in the first position, obscuring an attachment detection window with a window barrier fixed to the fastener, securing the first device to the second device by sliding the fastener from the first position to the second position, locking the fastener in the second position, revealing the attachment detection window when the fastener is locked in the second position, and reading the attachment detection window to detect that the first device has been properly attached to the second device.

Abstract: A floor mat is provided, including a mat body having an upper surface, and a heel pad disposed on the upper surface with a heel pad upper surface and an underside from which depend a plurality of isolated support members projecting generally perpendicularly from the underside such that the heel pad provides compressive strength and enhanced flexibility.

Abstract: A vehicle floor mat for a passenger foot well or a cargo area of an automotive vehicle comprising a mat body, first and second cavities formed in the mat body, and first and second barriers respectively configured for receipt within the first and second cavities when the first and second barriers are horizontally oriented in a stored position. The first and second barriers can be moved from the stored position to an extended position, wherein the first and second barriers are vertically oriented and extend at least partially above a top surface of the mat body. In the extended position, opposing surfaces of the first and second barriers together define a confined region therebetween in which a package can be contained during transportation thereof.

Abstract: A dual functional robot for collecting rollable objects capable of an upright position and a horizontal position, in which the robot includes a way to propel the robot; a way to control propulsion of the robot; a way to locate the rollable object; a way to collect the rollable object; a way to store the rollable object; a way to support the robot and allow the robot to move across a surface in a low-friction manner; and a way to stably reorient the robot from the horizontal position into the upright position.

Abstract: A portable lift device that includes a portable lift column assembly having a lift column including a first end, a second end, and a length there between. The second end of the lift column has at least one column attachment system. The lift column assembly further includes a riser assembly coupled to the lift column and movable with respect to the lift column. The riser assembly includes a riser attachment device. The portable lift device also includes a platform assembly movable with the riser assembly and having a platform structure coupled to at least one platform attachment system. The at least one platform attachment-system selectively engages the riser attachment device to detachably couple the platform assembly with the riser assembly and wherein the platform structure maintains structural integrity under a predetermined load capacity. The platform assembly is movable with the riser assembly.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for providing a pre-packaged frozen confection. The system includes a vehicle comprising three wheels, an ice chest secured to the vehicle, and a toppings dispenser attached to at least one of the vehicle or the ice chest. The toppings dispenser includes at least one receptacle configured for holding a liquid topping, a housing attached to at least one of the vehicle or the ice chest, and a spout in fluid communication with the receptacle.

Abstract: A transportable system for dispensing and boxing items is mounted to and enclosed by a truck. The system comprises at least two dispensing carts. Each cart includes a body, a set of wheels disposed on a bottom surface of the body, a set of bearings disposed on the top surface of the body, and an outlet defined by the body. At least one of the at least two dispensing carts is adapted to store a first set of items vertically and dispense the first set of items using an unpowered escapement and at least another one of the dispensing carts is adapted to store items horizontally. The system further comprises a box dispenser configured to dispense boxes and a conveyor system disposed beneath the outlets of the at least two dispensing carts. The conveyor system defines a continuous path for boxes from the box dispenser to an end location.

Abstract: An outer guard assembly or system is described, which may be used in transport units, such as for example in transport refrigeration including the units and/or systems thereof. The outer guard assembly or system includes transitions components to facilitate mounting to a trailer or container of a transport unit, so as to shift or transfer load of the mounting from the transport refrigeration unit to the trailer or container, on which the transport refrigeration unit is mounted. The outer guard in some examples includes an openable mechanism to provide clearance, such as for example to open and/or access doors, panels, equipment, and components of a transport refrigeration unit.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a logistic rail assembly configured to be installed within a composite panel of a vehicle, the composite panel being comprised of an inner sheet, an outer sheet, and a core member positioned between the inner and outer sheet, the logistic rail comprising a central portion including a plurality of apertures formed therein, the central portion defining a first thickness and first and second outer flange portions coupled to the central portion to position the central portion therebetween, wherein the first and second outer flange portions are configured to be coupled to the inner sheet of the composite panel, and wherein the first and second outer flange portions define a second thickness that is less than the first thickness.

Abstract: An unpowered stop mechanism includes a mounting seat, a driving member, and a stop assembly. The stop assembly is located on the mounting seat and oppositely positioned to the driving member. The stop assembly includes a guide member, a stop member, and a hinge arm. The stop member is received within a guide slot defined in the guide member. The hinge arm is pivotably coupled to the guide member. The hinge arm protrudes from the guide member and is oppositely positioned to the driving member. The driving member drives the hinge arm to drive the stop member to retract within the guide slot. Then the driving member is moved to be spaced from the hinge arm, the stop member is driven by a resilient member received within the guide slot to protrude out of the guide slot.

Abstract: A system for securing large, heavy cylindrical cotton bales on a trailer, the system using front and rear support frames reversibly attached to a trailer bed with a plurality of spaced apart middle support frames therebetween. The middle support frame consists of a top frame and a bottom frame wherein the bottom frame is reversibly attached to the trailer bed. The top and bottom frames are connected to each other with a vertical side beam and with spaced apart angled beams. The front end and rear ends of the top frame are connected to each other with top cross beams. The spaced apart angled beams form retaining spaces causing at least some of the surface of a bale to become embedded in the retaining spaces, thereby preventing sideways, forward and backward movement of the bale. A retaining bar attached rotatably to the vertical side beams also prevents sideways movement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting and/or signaling system for motor vehicles, including a light source and a lens configured for receiving light rays coming directly or indirectly from the source through an input surface and for emitting a first output beam providing a first regulatory lighting and/or signaling function through an output surface. A waveguide is configured for directly or indirectly receiving light rays coming from the source through an input surface and for emitting a second output beam through an output surface, wherein a coupling zone of the waveguide is located opposite a portion of either the input surface of the lens or the output surface of the lens.

Abstract: To eliminate a space for adjusting an optical axis, which is provided between an extension and a lamp unit to adjust the optical axis of a headlight. An extension and a lamp unit are contained in a housing. The circumference of the lamp unit is joined to the extension, whereby the lamp unit is fixed to the extension so as to eliminate a space between the circumference of the lamp unit and the extension. The extension is coupled to the housing via an optical axis adjuster. The optical axis adjuster makes the extension and the lamp unit tilt integrally, thereby adjusting the optical axis. Thus, the optical axis is adjustable although a conventional space for adjusting the optical axis is not provided, whereby the appearance of the headlight is improved.

Abstract: A vehicle-lamp control device includes a control unit that adjusts an optical axis with respect to a change in a total angle that includes a road surface angle and a vehicle attitude angle while the vehicle is at rest, and maintains the optical axis with respect to a change in the total angle while the vehicle is traveling. The control unit fixes the optical axis angle when a fault state of the control device is detected. Upon the control device having recovered from a fault state, the control unit generates an adjustment signal either upon estimating a current vehicle attitude angle on the basis of an output value from the tilt sensor obtained while the vehicle is traveling, or upon receiving a signal indicating a current vehicle attitude angle from an external device.

Abstract: A vehicular lighting device includes a scanning light source. The scanning light source includes a semiconductor light source, and scans the output light of the semiconductor light source in a forward region ahead of the lighting device. A lighting circuit changes the light amount of the semiconductor light source in multiple levels in synchronization with the scanning of the scanning light source.

Abstract: A bank angle of a vehicle can be accurately calculated using yaw axis data and roll axis data, and based on the calculated bank angle, vehicle illumination optics can be controlled to maintain a pattern of distributed light from the illumination optics to be generally horizontal. The calculated bank angle may be zeroed when the yaw axis data equals zero. The improved pattern of distributed light from the illumination optics illuminates a more natural field of view for the vehicle driver during a bank.

Abstract: A vehicle dual-functional lighting module is provided, including a light guide layer having a top surface, a bottom surface and at least one side surface, one lateral solid-state light source located on the side surface of the light guide layer and emitting a first light in a first direction, and one direct light solid-state light source located below the light guide layer and emitting a second light selectively in a second direction. The first light is guided by the side surface and led out of the top surface to present a surface-illuminated surface light source. The first direction is substantially perpendicular to the second direction. The second light is emitted toward the top surface to present an intensified light source which is located in the surface light source to selectively enhance the illumination intensity locally of the surface light source. A vehicle dual-functional lighting set is also provided.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for replacing an existing truck cab braking light with an after-market or retrofit universal elongated light emitting diode (LED) light device which can easily replace existing truck cab rear facing brake lights, and do not require different types of light devices for different trucks, and can be rigidly sealed and seated against the rear of the truck cab with additional fasteners. The replacement light system can include three sets of printed circuit boards having LEDS (light emitting diodes) that can be independently operated or operated together, in different colors, such as but not limited to red and white color emissions in various operating conditions. Another embodiment can use an adhesive surface across the back of the replacement brake light system bordered by a compressible weather type strip. A peelable layer can cover the adhesive surface and be peeled off when the replacement light system is to be placed on the upper back portion of the truck cab.

Abstract: A safety lighting system for use with trailers is described herein. In some embodiments, the trailer lighting system comprises a sensor, a controller, and safety lights. The safety lighting system may be used for illuminating trailers while being towed, for example, in shipping yards, construction yards, and shipping and receiving docks. The safety lighting system may be activated upon connection of a pneumatic system with a spotting tractor and deactivated upon establishing an electrical connection from a tractor to the trailer.

Abstract: An example system includes a vehicle, a light projector connected to the vehicle, and a control system. The control system is configured to determine a planned operating region for the vehicle within an environment. The control system is also configured to determine that the planned operating region is within a threshold distance of an object within the environment and, in response, determine a caution region to illuminate with the light projector near the object. The control system is further configured to cause the light projector to project an indication of the caution region near the object. The projected indication remains fixed in relation to the object as the vehicle moves toward the planned operating region.

Abstract: A vehicle illumination system for a vehicle capable of traveling in an automatic driving mode includes a left-side communication support lamp and a right-side communication support lamp configured to lit light toward an outside of the vehicle and arranged to be visually recognized from the front of the vehicle, and an illumination controller configured to, when the vehicle detects a target object, change an illumination state of at least one of the left-side communication support lamp and the right-side communication support lamp. Each of the left-side communication support lamp and the right-side communication support lamp includes a plurality of light-emitting segments arranged side by side in a right and left direction of the vehicle. The illumination controller is configured to change an illumination state of each of the plurality of light-emitting segments.

Abstract: A driving assist apparatus of a vehicle of the invention predicts, as a predicted minimum left turn radius, a curvature radius of a moving route of the vehicle at a point where a curvature radius of the moving route is predicted to become smallest when the vehicle turns left, and sets a route curved along an arc having the predicted minimum left turn radius as a predicted moving route predicted for the vehicle to move. The apparatus predicts, as a predetermined minimum right turn radius, the curvature radius of the moving route of the vehicle at the point where the curvature radius is predicted to become smallest when the vehicle turns right, and sets the route curved along the arc having the predicted minimum right turn radius as the predicted moving route.

Abstract: A safe driving assistance device is provided. The safe driving assistance device determines whether a driver is in a looking aside state. The safe driving assistance device calculates at least one of a looking aside time information item and a looking aside travel distance information item as notification information. The looking aside time information item indicates information related to a time when the driver is in the looking aside state. The looking aside travel distance information item indicates information related to a travel distance of a vehicle when the driver is in the looking aside state. The safe driving assistance device causes an information notification portion to notify the notification information.

Abstract: An image signal processing apparatus includes a first control unit starting activation in response to an activation request, a decoding unit, and a second control unit. Each of the decoding unit and the second control unit starts activation when the first control unit completes the activation, and shifts from an off-state to a normal operating state after the activation is completed. In the normal operating state, the decoding unit receives an image signal from outside and outputs the image signal after executing a decoding process to the image signal. In the normal operating state, the second control unit processes an image included in the image signal outputted from the decoding unit, and displays the processed image. When the first control unit completes the activation and the decoding unit completes the activation, the first control unit instructs the decoding unit to perform a setting for executing the decoding process.

Abstract: A vehicle control apparatus of an embodiment includes an acquisition portion acquiring captured image data output from an imaging portion that is provided at a vehicle and that images a surrounding of the vehicle, and vehicle state data output from a vehicle state detection portion provided at the vehicle, and a control portion performing a rotation control on the captured image data based on an inclination in a left-right direction of the vehicle relative to a horizontal direction which serves as a direction included in a horizontal plane orthogonal to a direction of gravity, the inclination in the left-right direction of the vehicle being calculated from the vehicle state data, the control portion performing the rotation control in a manner that a horizontal line included in a subject captured in the captured image data is substantially parallel to a lateral-direction side with respect to a display region serving as an output destination.

Abstract: An inclination angle of a display unit having a display is detected, the inclination angle being around an axis of the display unit in the fore-aft direction of a vehicle. The left and right of an image representing a scene behind the vehicle, the image being obtained by photography with a camera, is reversed. The reversed image is inclined through an angle that has the same absolute value as the detected inclination angle in a direction opposite to the direction of the inclination of the inclination angle. A display image range is set on the inclined image. An image in the display image range is extracted and displayed on the display.

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: At an imaging device, a camera that captures images is housed in an outer cover and is provided at a vehicle exterior, and captures images of the vehicle exterior via a cover lens that is provided at an outer wall. A step portion, which causes an outer peripheral surface that is at the outer wall side to protrude-out further than an outer peripheral surface that is at a side opposite the outer wall, is provided at an outer peripheral surface of the outer cover.

Abstract: A retractable vehicle step is attachable to a vehicle or truck. The vehicle step facilitates access to a cargo hold, interior, or roof of the vehicle. Advantageously, the vehicle step may provide clearance space relative to a tailgate of the vehicle by displacing a stepping member of the vehicle step in a generally lateral direction. The vehicle step desirably has a covered and protected biasing mechanism for transitioning between retracted and extended positions of the stepping member. Advantageously, the vehicle step may be pulled out from under the vehicle by the foot of a user. Another advantage is that the vehicle step is readily attachable to the vehicle using already existing connection members, thereby generally eliminating or mitigating the need for customized retrofitting and avoiding undesirable installation cost and time. Finally, the vehicle step may be configured into at least two different arrangements for attachment to a vehicle utilizing the same components.

Abstract: An emergency exit door assembly for a vehicle. The door assembly can include a door panel that is movably coupled to the wall of the vehicle. The door panel can have an inner surface and an outer surface. The door panel can be configured for selective movement between a closed position and an open position in which an opening within the wall is exposed. A headboard component can be incorporated into the door panel, and a bed pedestal within the vehicle can be positioned in proximity to the headboard component when the door panel is in a closed position.

Abstract: A dependable, simple, safe electrically actuated step system for a larger vehicle, such as a van or truck, which is compact and lightweight, includes a step base, a step member movably secured to the step base between a retracted position and a deployed position, and swing arm assemblies which movably secure the step member to the step base. A plunger actuator moves between a retracted position and an extended position to retract and extend the step, responsive to door position or a manual switch.

Abstract: A storage compartment of a console assembly for a vehicle includes a housing and a sliding tray. The housing includes a storage area defined by a floor, a pair of sidewalls and a pair of end walls. The housing includes an opening permitting access to the storage area. Each of the pair of sidewalls includes a track. The sliding tray includes an upper storage surface, a bottom wall, and a pair of sidewalls that extend upwardly from side edges of the bottom wall beyond at least a portion of the upper storage surface. Each of the pair of sidewalls includes an outwardly extending rail that engages with the track on each of the pair of sidewalls of the housing to permit the sliding tray to slide with respect to the housing.