Abstract: A vehicle with a carpet cleaning system comprises a plurality of operational units mounted within the vehicle, including a blower pump unit, a vacuum recovery tank unit, a reel and tank unit, and an auxiliary tank unit. The operational units are mounted on a stainless steel mounting frame that defines zones for mounting each of the operational units. The mounting frame having attachment points that align each of the respective operational units which facilitates the initial assembly of the unit. The mounting frame is secured to the floor through a minimal number of opening extending through the floor. The operational units are secured with a multiplicity of threaded connectors to the frame. The separation of the individual operational units from direct attachment to the floor dramatically reduces corrosion of the vehicle and equipment, facilitates the initial assembly and minimizes maintenance and repairs.

Abstract: The “ULTIMATE BINDER”, a tensioning device, primarily developed to allows truck drivers to install and operate a lighter, safer, more efficient binder, utilizing a power driver, while safely standing on the ground beside the truck. The binder consists of 2 apposing yokes joined by a bolt, which when rotated, draws the yokes together. Since the bolt head is inside a yoke, it is rotated by an extension with a universal type joint and socket, attached to a power driver or a crank. During the tensioning operation the only moving part is the bolt which is driven from the end of the binder. Since there is no handle or gear box, it can be used in confined spaces and with the possibility of lading damage being reduced. The single screw requires half the torque required by double screw binders and is less prone to loosening in transit. The top of each yoke and the swivel have holes with clevis pins to attach devises such as hooks.

Abstract: There is provided herein a navigational device for augmenting navigational instructions. The navigational device comprises a high intensity light source that points out/indicates navigational landmarks along a route in advance of the vehicle, such as signposts, offramps and the like such that the driver need not take eyes off the road. The navigational device may comprise a gimbal for the directional control of the high-intensity light source which may control the direction of the high-intensity light source for various navigational waypoint instructions along a route. The navigational device may employ text recognition of various road signs so as to control the respective direction of the high-intensity light source.

Abstract: The autonomous headlight height adjustment and masking system disclosed herein may comprise a system that automatically adjusts the level of the headlamps based on the elevation profile to be traversed so as not to blind other traffic by the controller of the high beams adjusting the headlamp to illuminate areas that do not interfere with other humans or vehicles based on the profile of the road or via another method in which there is a mechanism for masking or blocking the light emitted by the head light with a dynamic LCD or light segmented into different areas where they can be selectively turned on and off.

Abstract: A vehicle that includes a roof panel including a moonroof opening and a rim extending about the moonroof opening is described herein. The rim includes a lower edge. At least two brackets are coupled to the roof panel, and each bracket includes a first end that defines a hook portion and a second end that defines a mounting portion. The hook portion is coupled to the lower edge of the rim such that the mounting portion extends through the moonroof opening. A support member is coupled to the mounting portion of the brackets, wherein a portion of the support member is oriented to couple to the roof panel, and a fastener is coupled to the brackets and the support member such that the hook portion is secured to the rim and the support member is secured to the roof panel. An auxiliary lighting system is at least one of included at least partially within or coupled to the support member.

Abstract: A decorative component with a light emitting finish includes a transmissive portion including a resin material configured to carry light through the transmissive portion. A plateable portion is attached to the transmissive portion and includes a resin material configured to receive a metal material via electroplating. The plateable portion overlays a portion of the transmissive portion. A metal finish portion is applied to the plateable portion, and the metal finish portion overlays the plateable portion. A plurality of openings are defined by gaps in the finish portion and the plateable portion. Light carried by the transmissive portion exits the component through the openings.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a pattern projecting lamp and a motor vehicle-in particular, a motor vehicle comprising a pattern projecting lamp. The pattern projecting lamp comprises an optical module configured to provide a projection light beam having a pattern, a support comprising a base and a rotary arm connected rotatably to the base, wherein the optical module is disposed in the rotary arm, and the rotary arm is provided with a light exit for the projection light beam to be emitted through. The pattern projecting lamp can project a light beam having a predetermined pattern at a suitable angle, as tailored to display additional information or provide auxiliary illumination on the vehicle body of the motor vehicle or at a peripheral region of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: It is described herein a lighting apparatus for a vehicle. The lighting apparatus may comprise a lighting trim ring and a lighting element attached to an outer surface of the lighting trim ring. Also described herein is a lighting apparatus kit for a vehicle which may comprise the lighting trim ring and the lighting element. Also described herein is a method of installing a lighting apparatus onto a vehicle over an existing automotive lighting fixture such as a head light, tail light, fog light, or marker light.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a storage compartment configured to house a package for delivery and a side-mirror assembly. The side-mirror assembly includes an imager and a puddle light aimed to illuminate an area in a field of view of the imager. A vehicle controller is programmed to receive data representing a code associated with the delivery, energize the puddle lamp to illuminate the area, and unlock the storage compartment responsive to the imager detecting an image encoding data matching the code.

Abstract: A system and method for adjusting the display of light-based content of a display system includes a display unit. The display unit includes a first layer cooperating with a backlight, a second layer disposed proximate the first layer and a third layer disposed proximate the second layer. At least one microcontroller in communication with the display unit includes a first processing unit configured to receive a dimming level value and a second processing unit. The second processing unit evaluates the dimming level value against a threshold value and adjusts one or more properties of the display unit in response to the measured values.

Abstract: A steering control device with an indicator light system for a motor vehicle comprises a plurality of light emitting elements distributed over an indication surface of the steering control device and a control unit configured to collectively control the light emitting elements to display an illumination pattern depending on at least one of a driving situation and a system condition.

Abstract: A vehicle lighting system for a vehicle a light guide and a light dispensing device configured to receive light from a light source via the light guide and emit the light into an interior of the vehicle. A first end of the light guide is coupled to the light source and a second end of the light guide is coupled to the light dispensing device. The light dispensing device includes a textile configured to dispense the light from the light guide to an interior of the vehicle and a reflector configured to reflect the light within the light dispensing device that is received from the light guide towards the textile.

Abstract: An automotive light guide that displays subsurface engraved indicia to create an optical branding feature or another illuminated design element. In one implementation, the light guide has a body with a primary viewing outer side and a plurality of microablation sites located within the body. From a first viewing angle with respect to the primary viewing outer side, the plurality of microablation sites are configured to appear in a first indicia pattern, and from a second viewing angle, the plurality of microablation sites are configured to appear in a second indicia pattern. In another implementation, the light guide has a body with a planar engraving outer side and a rounded primary viewing outer side. The plurality of microablation sites are etched through the planar engraving side and are viewable as an indicia pattern through the rounded primary viewing outer side.

Abstract: An optical conductor has several spherically curved light-extraction areas on its surface that are arranged in spaced relationship to one another and have a particular height (h) and a particular radius (R) of surface curvature, wherein h/R ratios of the respective height to the respective radius of all light-extraction areas are substantially equal and lie within a range of 0.1 to 0.45. A lighting system comprises one or more optical conductors and one or more light sources for irradiation of at least one light-injection area of the optical conductor, wherein useful light radiated from the front of the optical conductor can be emitted unscattered from the lighting system and/or interference light emitted outside of a useful light path is absorbable by the lighting system. Some embodiments may be particularly applicable in vehicle lighting systems.

Abstract: A vehicular vision system includes forward viewing camera and a rear camera each having a respective field of view exterior of the vehicle. Each of the cameras has an LVDS chip and connects with a control via a respective mono coaxial cable. Each mono coaxial cable carries via LVDS image data captured by the respective camera. Image data captured by the forward viewing camera and carried to the control by the respective mono coaxial cable is processed at the control for object detection. The control generates an output provided to a video display device of the vehicle, the video display device having a video display screen viewable by a driver of the vehicle. The video display screen displays video images of an area rearward of the vehicle derived from image data captured by the rear camera and carried to the control by the respective mono coaxial cable.

Abstract: A vehicular vision system includes a plurality of cameras mounted at the vehicle and having respective fields of view exterior of the vehicle. The cameras include a CMOS image sensor and a serial data interface configured for transmission of captured image data to an image processing system via a serial data bus linking the respective camera to the image processing system, which processes the transmitted captured image data. The vehicular vision system transmits data to the cameras via the respective serial data bus linking the respective camera to the image processing system. The vehicular vision system activates at least one camera of the plurality of cameras (i) responsive to a gear position of the vehicle, (ii) based on situational analysis information derived from the image processing system, or (iii) based on a driving condition.

Abstract: A vehicular surround vision system includes a plurality of vehicular cameras disposed at a vehicle and having respective exterior fields of view, a trailer camera disposed at a rear of a trailer and having a rearward field of view, an ECU and a display device in the vehicle. With the trailer not hitched to the vehicle and during a driving maneuver of the vehicle, the display device displays surround view video images derived from image data captured by at least the rearward viewing and sideward viewing vehicular cameras and provided to the ECU. With the trailer hitched to the vehicle and during a driving maneuver of the vehicle and trailer, the display device displays surround view video images derived from image data captured by the trailer camera and provided to the ECU and image data captured by at least some of the vehicular cameras and provided to the ECU.

Abstract: A method for dynamically calibrating a vehicular camera includes disposing a camera at a vehicle and operating the camera to capture multiple frames of image data while the vehicle is in motion and is steered within at least two ranges of steering angles. Feature points are determined in an image frame when the vehicle is steered within a respective range of steering angles, and motion trajectories of those feature points are tracked in subsequent image frames for the respective range of steering angles. A horizon line is determined based on the tracked feature points. Responsive to determination that the determined horizon line is non-parallel to the horizontal axis of the image plane, at least one of pitch, roll or yaw of the camera is adjusted. Image data captured by the camera is processed at the control for object detection.

Abstract: A method for determining presence of water droplets at an outer side of a vehicle windshield includes equipping a vehicle with a vehicular vision system having a camera disposed behind an inner side of the vehicle windshield so as to view exterior of the vehicle through the windshield. The camera includes a primary lens, a secondary lens and an imager, which has a primary sensing area and a secondary sensing area. Image data representative of images focused at the imager by the primary lens is captured at the primary sensing area of the imager. Image data representative of images focused at the imager by the secondary lens is captured at the secondary sensing area of the imager. Responsive to processing at the control of image data captured by the imager at the secondary sensing area, presence of water droplets at the outer side of the windshield of the equipped vehicle.

Abstract: A display system includes a display (400) configured to display an image, and a display controller (120) configured to control the display such that a periphery image indicating a peripheral situation of a vehicle viewed from a predetermined virtual viewpoint is displayed in a predetermined display region on a display surface, and change the predetermined display region on the basis of a traveling state of the vehicle.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a camera system and a sensing method using such a camera system. The camera system includes a plurality of distributed cameras, collectively keeping a predetermined image space relative to the camera system in focus. The plurality of cameras are configured to capture image data of at least one object located in the predetermined image space. The camera system further includes a controller configured to determine position information of the at least one object relative to the camera system based on the image data.

Abstract: Mirrors including reflective backlit displays are described. In particular, mirrors including backlit displays with a backlight, a liquid crystal cell including a liquid crystal layer disposed between two opposing transparent substrate layers, a first reflective polarizer, and a second reflective polarizer are described. The first and second reflective polarizers are each directly laminated to one of the opposing transparent substrate layers. Mirrors described herein may be configured as vehicle rear-view mirrors.

Abstract: The invention concerns a side clearance device for motor vehicle comprising: a first section comprising a first end fixed with a fastening plate; the said first section extending according to a first direction (XI); a second section comprising a first end connected with a second end of the said first section; and the said second section extending according to a second direction (X2); the said first and second sections having a drag coefficient of under 0.45; the said second section possessing a terminal surface (20) between 40 and 600 mm2, opposite to the said first end of the said second section; the said terminal surface (20) being designed to extend in the field of vision of the driver when the said fastening plate is fixed onto a vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror reflective element sub-assembly having a mirror reflective element, a mirror reflector, a mirror back plate, a heater pad and a blind spot indicator module. The heater pad is disposed between the mirror reflective element and the mirror back plate and has a light transmitting portion that is aligned with an aperture of the mirror back plate. The blind spot indicator module includes a body portion and a connector portion extending from the body portion. Light emitted by at least one light emitting diode of the blind spot indicator module passes through the light transmitting portion of the heater pad and through a light-transmitting portion of the mirror reflector and exits the mirror reflective element to provide a visual icon visible to a driver of the vehicle who is driving the vehicle and who is viewing said mirror reflective element.

Abstract: A vehicle step apparatus comprises a first extending and retracting device comprising a first mounting bracket, a first step bracket, and a first arm assembly configured to drive the first step bracket to move between a first extended position and a first retracted position; a second extending and retracting device comprising a second mounting bracket, a second step bracket, and a second arm assembly configured to drive the second step bracket to move between a second extended position and a second retracted position; a step mounted on the first and second step bracket; a first permanent magnet direct current motor mounted on the first mounting bracket and coupled with the first arm assembly to drive the first arm assembly; and a second permanent magnet direct current motor mounted on the second mounting bracket and coupled with the second arm assembly to drive the second arm assembly.

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 vehicle display screen mounting assembly includes an instrument panel and a display screen coupled to a casing. The casing includes a protrusion extending from a back surface of the casing towards the instrument panel. A bushing is positioned within a receiving channel defined by the protrusion. An attachment feature is coupled to the protrusion of the casing and is coupled to the instrumental panel via a bracket.

Abstract: A vehicle instrument panel assembly includes a display screen positioned within a housing, wherein the housing includes first and second protrusions. The vehicle instrument panel assembly includes a cross-car beam and a first bracket coupled to the cross-car beam. A second bracket is coupled to the first bracket and the first and second protrusions.

Abstract: A device base which is part of a device main body includes a support fixing portion having a support member fixed thereto and the base main body portion which is the other portion of the support fixing portion. A preferential rupture portion is formed between the support fixing portion and the base main body portion. The rupture fixed portion having the support fixing portion fixed to the support member has a hook member attached thereto, which is formed with a metal plate having elasticity. A hooking portion at the front end of the hook member faces an inner side portion of the base main body portion. If the preferential rupture portion ruptures due to an impact force, the hooking portion is hooked to the inner side portion, and the device main body is prevented from falling down from the rupture fixed portion.

Abstract: A display control system includes a mobile terminal device and an in-vehicle device. The mobile terminal device is configured to display an agent image by executing an agent program. The in-vehicle device is configured to display an agent image by executing an agent program. The in-vehicle device includes a detection unit and a display control unit. The detection unit is configured to detect the mobile terminal device as a result of receiving identification information from the mobile terminal device. The display control unit is configured to, when the mobile terminal device has been detected by the detection unit, cause the in-vehicle device to display the agent image. The mobile terminal device is configured to, when the display control unit causes the in-vehicle device to display the agent image, prohibit display of the agent image on the mobile terminal device.

Abstract: A camera device includes a windshield information detection camera and a vehicle exterior information detection camera. The windshield information detection camera captures an image to obtain information about a surface of a windshield. The vehicle exterior information detection camera captures an image to obtain information about the vehicle exterior. The windshield information detection camera and the vehicle exterior information detection camera are fixed to a vehicle in a state in which they are also fixed to each other.

Abstract: A camera fitting structure that includes: a camera that includes an anchored portion and that detects peripheral information related to peripheral of a vehicle; and a bracket that is attached to a vehicle upper side of an inner face of a front windshield, and that includes an anchor portion to which the anchored portion is anchored by sliding the camera from a vehicle width direction first side toward a vehicle width direction second side.

Abstract: A vehicle camera mounting system includes, among other things, a first bracket portion that has a first attachment feature that is configured to be secured to an exterior of a vehicle. The first bracket portion extends laterally from the first attachment feature to a second attachment feature. The first attachment feature is provided by a plate that has apertures that are configured to receive fasteners that secure the first bracket portion to the vehicle. The second attachment feature is configured to mount to the vehicle at a location remote from the plate. The system further includes a camera assembly that is secured to the second attachment feature.

Abstract: Provided is a sheet for an automobile interior/exterior material which has excellent sound absorption performance. A sheet for an automobile interior/exterior material, which comprises a nonwoven fabric layer 2 in which a fiber weight is 220 g/m2 to 1,000 g/m2 and an olefin resin layer 3 laminated on one surface of the nonwoven fabric layer. The formation amount of the olefin resin layer 3 is within a range from 100 g/m2 to 500 g/m2, the melt flow rate of the olefin resin is within a range from 1 g/10 minutes to 90 g/10 minutes, the nonwoven fabric layer 2 is impregnated with at least a part of the resin in the olefin resin layer, the olefin resin layer 3 is provided with a plurality of micropores, and the sheet 1 for an automobile interior/exterior material as a whole has air permeability of 1 to 60 (cm3/cm2·second) in the thickness direction.

Abstract: A wire harness includes a plurality of insulated electric wires, a sheath covering a part in a longitudinal direction of the insulated wires, and a branching portion fixing member covering an end portion of the sheath with the insulated wires guided out therefrom, and one-parts in respective longitudinal directions of the insulated wires being guided out from the end portion of the sheath. The branching portion fixing member includes a plurality of guiding-out portions to guide out the one-parts of the plurality of insulated wires respectively. The wire harness is provided with a protective tube to cover at least one of the guiding-out portions, and the insulated wire guided out from the at least one of the guiding-out portions, and a tightening member to tighten and fix one end portion of the protective tube to an outer peripheral surface of the at least one of the guiding-out portions.

Abstract: A method for joining a drivetrain to a vehicle body, includes the steps of: transferring the drivetrain and the vehicle body into a joining position, arranging an electrical connecting element on a chassis part of the drivetrain, and joining the drivetrain to the vehicle body, wherein the drivetrain and the vehicle body are connected together at predetermined points via fasteners.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a rolling chassis structure and a working component coupled to the rolling chassis structure. The rolling chassis structure includes a chassis, a non-working component, and a control interface. The non-working component is coupled to the chassis and is configured to facilitate transit operations for the rolling chassis structure. The control interface is disposed in a cab area of the chassis. The control interface is communicably coupled to the non-working component and is configured to control operation of the non-working component. The working component is configured to move relative to the chassis and is communicably coupled to the control interface. The control interface is configured to control movement of the working component.

Abstract: An electrical assembly includes a track assembly, a support member configured to move along the track assembly, a first ECU connected to the support member, and a second electronic control unit (ECU) connected to the track assembly and configured to provide power from a power source to the track assembly. The first ECU may be configured to disconnect the electrical load and/or cause the electrical load to operate in a low-current mode if a connection system is partially engaged. The second ECU may have a first mode in which the second ECU provides power in a first voltage range to the track assembly. The second ECU may have a second mode in which the second ECU provides power in a second voltage range. The second ECU may be configured to switch between the first mode and the second mode according to information from the first ECU.

Abstract: A modular power distribution device for vehicles that couples to adjacent devices mechanically and electrically without a common housing or mounting plate. The devices share user selectable electrical connections internally to change the function of the devices and reduce the complexity of adding additional devices. The electrical contacts on the device are protected by a weather-resistant seal created when the device engages with wiring, adjacent devices or the provided covers. Covers may also house a communications receiver/transceiver and a microcontroller to control the device using wired or wireless communications. A mounting bracket is removably attached to each device and may be separated from the device without removing the mounting bracket from the vehicle. Each device can couple to a preceding device while the preceding device remains mounted to a substrate and connected to wiring. The devices may house semiconductor relays or electromechanical relays for use in direct current electrical systems.

Abstract: A power supply control device for controlling power supply to an onboard device mounted in a vehicle includes a boarding detection signal receiver configured to receive a detection signal from a boarding detection unit configured to detect boarding of the vehicle by a user before an engine of the vehicle is started, and a power supply control unit configured to supply power from a battery mounted in the vehicle to the onboard device upon receiving the detection signal.

Abstract: Provided is an energy absorption member including a plate shaped rear wall portion which extends in a vehicle width direction; and an extension wall portion that extends in the vehicle width direction and extends forward from an intermediate part in a height direction of the rear wall portion; wherein the rear wall portion takes on an arch shape that projects forward in a plan view, and the extension wall portion is inclined downward or upward from its rear end part toward its front end part.

Abstract: A bumper for a vehicle, including at least one profile, in particular an open profile, from a first material, having at least one ribbed structure formed from ribs from a second material, the ribbed structure being disposed along the profile at least in portions and at least in portions being connected to the profile in a force-fitting, form-fitting and/or materially integral manner in order for the profile to be reinforced. The bumper meets the requirements set in the event of collision loads and can be optimized in terms of load is achieved in that the ribbed structure is formed from fiber-reinforced plastic and has at least one first region and one second region, which differ from one another in terms of at least one property.

Abstract: A bumper beam made of at least one roll formed steel sheet is described. The bumper beam contains an upper beam and a lower beam extending in a transversal direction, the upper beam and the lower beam each having a closed cross-section defined by a front wall, a rear wall, an upper wall and a lower wall, the upper wall and the lower wall joining the front wall to the rear wall, and a central wall extending between the front walls, the rear walls of the upper beam and of the lower beam forming both the lower wall of the upper beam and the upper wall of the lower beam, the central wall extending in at least two different planes.

Abstract: A bumper beam includes an outer portion and an inner portion each extending between a top end and a bottom end. At least one of the outer portion or the inner portion includes a pair of geometrical features each of which are disposed in spaced relationship to one another and adjacent a respective one of the top or bottom ends. A top wall and a bottom wall each extend from one of the geometrical features to the other of the outer portion or the inner portion to interconnect the outer and inner portions of the bumper beam. The geometrical features can be varied in size and shape to change and tune the energy absorption properties of the bumper beam and ultimately provide for a bumper beam that is adaptable and flexible over a range of vehicle applications.

Abstract: A metal shock absorption element having a first metal sheet and a second metal sheet. The first metal sheet is shaped in the form of a longitudinally open metal profile and has a substantially “C”-shaped cross-section. The second metal sheet is shaped in the form of a longitudinally open metal profile and has a substantially “C”-shaped cross section. The second metal sheet is inserted in a first longitudinal channel of the first metal sheet. The second metal sheet is made integral in one single piece with the first metal sheet in a collection of points to create a metal honeycomb structure having a closed cross-section and metal channels.

Abstract: A side protection device fora vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a main body housing detachably attached to a side of a vehicle; a guard unit rotatably installed in the main body housing, deployed along the full-length direction of the vehicle for protecting the side of the vehicle from an external physical impact; and a fixing unit installed in the main body housing for catching and fixing the main body housing from the side of the vehicle by a manual operation.

Abstract: A sensor attachment structure includes an energy absorption member, a sensor attachment portion provided to the energy absorption member and configured to attach a sensor case that houses a pressure sensor, and a cover that defines a space to house the sensor case between the cover and the sensor attachment portion. The sensor case is attached to the sensor attachment portion by locking. At least one of the sensor case, the sensor attachment portion, and the cover includes a fall preventing structure that prevents the sensor case from falling off an opening formed by the sensor attachment portion and the cover.

Abstract: A vehicle communication system includes a vehicle body panel and a camera having a field of view. The camera is disposed on the vehicle body panel. A grille assembly is coupled to the vehicle body panel. The grille assembly includes a plurality of light sources, an optic layer defining channels disposed adjacent to the light sources, and a metalized sheet disposed on the optic layer.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a hinge pillar, a fender adjacent the hinge pillar, and a sealed bladder. The sealed bladder includes a first chamber and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The first chamber is on the hinge pillar and the second chamber is in the fender. A pressure sensor is fixed to the second chamber and in fluid communication with the second chamber.

Abstract: An embodiment relates to an optical module which comprises: a light transmitting unit for emitting a plurality of beams to a scanning area so as to scan the scanning area; and a light receiving unit for measuring information on an object located inside the scanning area, using backward light which is reflected and returned from the object after the emitted beams hit the object, wherein the scanning area includes at least one scanning area, and the light transmitting unit scans the at least one scanning area at at least one scanning rate.