Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to a rechargeable battery for electric vehicles. The rechargeable battery may include a housing that includes a first temperature sensor to sense a first temperature of a first power connection terminal of the rechargeable battery and a second temperature sensor within the housing to sense a second temperature of a second power connection terminal of the rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery may also include a battery management system located within the housing, where the battery management system causes a reduction in an amount of current through at least one of the first power connection terminal or the second power connection terminal when a temperature associated with at least one of the first power connection terminal or the second power connection terminal exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: Provided is a human body pressure switch, a vehicle seat, a vehicle, and a method for processing a human body pressure switch. The human body pressure switch includes: a pressure switch element, an elastic pressure-contact body provided at the upper side or the lower side of the pressure switch element, in which the elastic pressure-contact body includes a spacing support structure and a force support protrusion, the force support protrusion corresponds to a sensing contact of the pressure switch element, in a state with pressure from an external force, amount of deformation of the spacing support structure is greater than amount of deformation of the force support protrusion, and in a state without pressure from the external force, the spacing support structure plays a supporting role.

Abstract: Provided is a slide device which includes: a lower rail; an upper rail movably attached to the lower rail; a load sensor attached to the upper rail by a first attachment member; and a bracket attached to the load sensor by a second attachment member. The bracket has an insertion hole into which the first attachment member is inserted, a deformation suppressing member is attached to a tip end portion of the first attachment member, the first attachment member has a first bolt and a first nut screwed onto the first bolt, the tip end portion of the first attachment member is positioned on a tip end side of the first bolt with respect to the first nut, and the deformation suppressing member is configured to reduce deformation of the bracket in a direction of separating from the upper rail.

Abstract: A track assembly is provided that includes a track operably coupled with a floor pan. A rail cartridge is slidably coupled with the track. The rail cartridge includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion defines a receiving well. A connection cartridge is operably coupled with a seat base. The connection cartridge includes an interface member and defines a slot. The upper portion of the rail cartridge is received within the slot. The interface member is received within the receiving well of the rail cartridge. A latch mechanism includes a release lever and a tab. The release lever is configured to selectively lower the tab to open the receiving well of the rail cartridge.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly has a seat base, a seat back rotatably connected to the seat base and movable between an upright position and a folded position. An arm has a first end region connected to the seat base and a second end region defining a cam surface. A follower such as a pin is connected to the seat back and fixed relative thereto. The follower engages the cam surface when the seat back is in the folded position.

Abstract: A vehicle with a flat seat may include a floor portion having a leg groove recessed downward from a surface of the floor portion; a seatback disposed on the floor portion and reclining by a rotation of the lower end; a seat cushion disposed on the floor portion ahead of the seatback; and a leg cushion disposed in the leg groove of the floor portion and having a rear portion rotatably coupled to the seat cushion.

Abstract: A safety system includes a safety response device positioned proximal to an aircraft seat. The safety response device is operable to deploy thereby controlling the leg extension condition of legs of an occupant of the aircraft seat. A triggering system is operable to activate the safety response device when a deceleration is detected. The safety response device can be operable to maintain the legs of a seated occupant in an un-extended condition thereby protecting the legs from extending when a rapid deceleration occurs. The safety response device can be operable to transition the legs of a seated occupant from an un-extended condition to an extended condition at a predetermined rate. The safety response device can be, for example, and airbag or a kick plate. The device may automatically return to a stowed condition a predetermined time after deployment to permit egress from the seat and aircraft.

Abstract: A seat cushion, for a seat assembly, includes a seat cushion frame formed of a resin material. The seat cushion frame includes a base wall, a pair of side walls, and a front wall. The base wall includes a pair of side edges and a front edge that extends between the pair of side edges. The pair of side walls extend outward from the pair of side edges of the base wall. The front wall extends outwardly from the front edge of the base wall. The front wall configured to provide an anti-submarining feature.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a seat of which a seating comfort can be improved. The seat includes a seat cushion pad 1 having an air passage 1A formed inside and an air vent formed at an upper surface thereof, and is configured to allow air in the air passage 1A to blow out through the air vent, wherein the seat cushion pad 1 includes a pad body 10 and a cover member 20 which is disposed over the pad body 10 to form the air passage 1A between the pad body 10 and the cover member 20 and in which the air vent is formed, and a front end portion 23 of the cover member 20 extends downward over a front end portion 10F of the pad body 10.

Abstract: A seat covering for a tufted automobile seat cushions has cover sheets adapted to fit over and around the cushions with a plurality of open-ended channels integrated therewith. Each channel is aligned and associated with a tuft of the cushion after the cover sheet has been fitted over and around the cushion. The covering has a plurality one or more straps, each passing loosely through an associated one of the channels and having strap ends extending from each open-end thereof. Pulling the extending strap ends of each strap after the cover has been fitted over and around the cushion causes the strap to be pulled into the associated tuft to cause the cover sheet to conform to the tuft. A fastener allows for simple and organized connection of the pulled strap ends.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a lumbar support assembly, wherein the inclination of a mat is controlled by upward and downward movement of a single nut, thereby making it possible to reducing weight and manufacturing cost of the assembly. According to one embodiment of disclosed herein, a lumbar support assembly includes: a mat having opposite sides that are rotatably connected to opposite sides of a seat frame, respectively; a driving unit coupled to the mat, and including a nut that is configured to be moved upward and downward; and a tension unit having first and second sides that are respectively coupled to the first and second sides of the seat frame, and coupled to the nut while surrounding a rear portion of the mat, wherein the nut allows the mat to be moved frontward or rearward by pulling or loosening the tension unit according to direction of movement.

Abstract: A seat back (20) includes an upper thoracic support section (20a) for supporting at least a portion corresponding to a lower part of the upper thoracic spine of a seated occupant, and a lower thoracic support section (20b) disposed on a front side with respect to the upper thoracic support section (20a) and configured to support a portion corresponding to the lower thoracic spine of the seated occupant. The lower thoracic support section (20b) is configured to displace backward greatly, as compared with the upper thoracic support section (20a) in such, a way that the upper thoracic spine of the seated occupant is inclined forward, when backward inertia force acts on the seated occupant.

Abstract: Seat assemblies and methods for making seat assembly are provided. In one example, a seat assembly includes a seat base and a seat backrest. An armrest is disposed adjacent to the seat base and has an upper armrest section that extends towards a forward armrest section for supporting an arm of a seat occupant. A lever handle is disposed within a hand-length below the upper armrest section such that the lever handle is accessible to a hand of the seat occupant while at least a portion of the arm of the seat occupant is supported on the upper armrest section. A lever arm has a first end coupled to the lever handle and a second end pivotally coupled to a part of the armrest that is disposed below the upper armrest section such that the lever handle moves in an arcuate upward direction when actuated.

Abstract: An armrest assembly for a vehicle seat, the assembly comprising an armrest, a support, and an intermediate portion, the armrest being movable in translation along a vertical direction relative to the support, the assembly further comprising a locking device for the armrest comprising: a first part having toothed elements, and a second part capable of coming into contact with the toothed elements of the first part, and wherein the second part is movable between a locking position in which the second part is in contact with the toothed elements of the first part and an unlocking position allowing movement in translation along the vertical direction of the armrest.

Abstract: A container holder for a vehicle is disclosed. The container holder defines a central axis. The container holder includes an inner body defining an innermost surface, where the innermost surface of the container holder is shaped to receive a bottom portion of a container. The container holder also includes an iris mechanism at least partially surrounding the inner body. The iris mechanism includes a plurality of blades that expand inwardly towards the central axis of the container holder and exert a clamping force upon a container placed within the inner body of the container holder.

Abstract: A cup holder insert having a retainer housing having front and rear surfaces which define an opening bounded by the perimeter of said retainer housing and a spring-biased retention element, further comprising at least one support section and at least one tab section extending substantially orthogonal to each other. The at least one support section is coupled with the retainer housing with tab extending from the opening substantially perpendicularly to said front surface of the retainer housing. In some embodiments, a flap can selectively cover the tab section.

Abstract: A ramp apparatus for a vehicle includes a ramp retractable in the vehicle and drawable to an outside of the vehicle, a moving body movable in a drawing direction and a retracting direction together with the ramp, a support arm rotatably coupled with the ramp at a first rotatable coupling point and rotatably coupled with the moving body at a second rotatable coupling point, and a tension spring interposed between the ramp and the moving body. The ramp is arranged in a lifted-up position in which the ramp faces a door opening of the vehicle from a drawn position. The tension spring rotationally urges the first rotatable coupling point positioning above the tension spring in the drawn position of the ramp about the second rotatable coupling point and exerts an urging force on the ramp, the urging force moving the ramp from the drawn position toward the lifted-up position.

Abstract: An invention relates to picking, loading, and transporting of products. One objective is to reduce or eliminate manual work, or unnecessary process stages. The invention concerns a trailer for a delivery of the products, wherein the trailer comprises an attachment point for attaching the trailer to a road vehicle, a body with wheels, and a wall attached to the body. The wall includes openings to a trunk that is limited by at least the body and the wall. The trailer comprises closures to cover and expose the openings, and the trailer is configured to open a closure in response to a correct identifier. The trailer is further configured to receive a frame to a storing place in the trunk so that, at the storing place, the frame holds a first repository besides a first opening and a second repository besides a second opening. The frame comprises a contact part for one of the following devices capable to propel the frame: a stationary loading device or an automated guided vehicle (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A vehicle slide-up to increase interior space within a vehicle, the vehicle slide-up comprising: a vehicle roof with an aperture; a lift-up roof that covers the aperture; a support portion for raising and lowering the lift-up roof, the support portion comprising: an upper pair of rails and a lower pair of rails; a plurality of support mechanisms; and at least one lift mechanism; a plurality of slide-up walls, wherein a top portion of the plurality of slide-up walls is attached to an underside of the lift-up roof and a bottom portion of the plurality of slide-up walls is attached to a rim of the aperture; wherein the support portion is positioned outside of the plurality of slide-up walls. Wherein the lift-up roof is comprise of a first layer, a second layer, and a core; wherein the core is sandwiched between the first and second layers.

Abstract: A modular receiving vehicle, the vehicle comprising: a plurality of modular connections; a plurality of modular devices comprising: a plurality of modular seats, a plurality of modular furniture; and a plurality of modular appliances; a plurality of utility piping; wherein the utility piping connects from at least one first end of the plurality of modular connections to at least one second end of the plurality of modular connections, wherein the plurality of modular devices are connected to the utility piping at at least one of the first end or second end of the plurality of modular connections; where the plurality of modular devices are attached to the plurality of modular connections; wherein the plurality of modular connections are located on both an interior and an exterior of the vehicle.

Abstract: A strap winder for a ratchet cargo strap, having a rotating spool for receiving a strap and a winding arm and knob to rotate the spool and wind up a strap on the spool. A sliding locking pin on the winding arm and knob locks the spool from rotation to retain a stored strap on the spool and a plurality of locking apertures in the strap winder frame receive the locking pin to lock the arm and spool from rotation. A lock tab on the winding arm engages a lock on the knob when the locking pin is inserted into locking aperture on rotated to a locked position.

Abstract: A vehicle information system for projecting images with respect to a vehicle is provided. The vehicle information system includes an image projection device disposed on the vehicle. The image projection device is operable to project an image on a surface with respect to the vehicle. The vehicle information system also includes a vehicle-based portion that receives information regarding a status of the vehicle and determines whether the projecting images is acceptable. The vehicle-based portion also causes the image projection device to project the image on the surface with respect to the vehicle when projecting images is acceptable.

Abstract: A vehicle light-adjusting system includes a light-adjusting member arranged in an incident portion into which an external light enters, a control unit that controls transmittance of the light-adjusting member, and an instruction detecting unit. The light-adjusting member is divided into a plurality of parts. The instruction detecting unit detects an instruction given by the occupant in a non-contact manner to the light-adjusting member by at least one of gesture and words. When the instruction detecting unit detects the instruction designating any one of the parts, the control unit adjusts an individual transmittance of the part corresponding to the instruction detected by the instruction detecting unit.

Abstract: An image projection module of a vehicle that includes a light source directed to a projection mask and through it to output optics which is adapted to direct the projected light onto a road near the vehicle. The projection mask is formed on a front wall of a thick lens, whereby this front wall is adapted to direct the projected light from the light source to a flat upper wall of the thick lens which is adapted to totally reflect the projected light onto a curved output wall of the thick lens which is adapted to emit the projected light onto the road into the desired form of the projected pattern. A thick lens for an image projection module of a vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle lighting control apparatus includes a detection unit and a light control unit. The detection unit detects a target object present outside an illumination range of a low beam of a vehicle, using a device such as a far-infrared camera. The light control unit illuminates a range in which the target object detected by the detection unit is present with a marking light that can illuminate an area at a greater distance when compared with the low beam, thereby allowing a driver to recognize the target object.

Abstract: A vehicular ground illumination module includes first, second and third icon LEDs, and first, second and third masks associated with respective ones of the first, second and third LEDs. A ground illumination LED and a freeform optic of the module function to, when the ground illumination LED electrically powered, illuminate the ground adjacent the side of the vehicle at which the module is mounted, with a ground illumination region of the ground being illuminated at a ground illumination intensity and an icon region of the ground being illuminated at an icon illumination intensity that is less than the ground illumination intensity. When the first, second and third icon LEDs are individually electrically powered to emit light, light emitted by the LEDs passes through the respective masks to project first, second and third projected images that provide animated images at the icon region of the ground adjacent the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lamp (24) for a rear view device of a motor vehicle (42), with at least one light source (26) for emitting light beams, a collection optics (32) for collimating the light beams and a scattering optic (34) downstream of the collection optics (32) in the beam path of the light beams, which has a first main direction of beam (38), which, in the installation position of the lamp (24) in a left-hand drive motor vehicle (42), is directed towards an eye ellipse (46) of a driver of the motor vehicle (42), and has a second main direction of beam (40) which, in the installation position of the lamp (24) in a right-hand drive motor vehicle (42), is directed towards an eye ellipse (44) of a driver of the motor vehicle (42). Furthermore, the invention relates to a rear view device with at least one lamp according to the invention and a motor vehicle with at least one lamp according to the invention or at least one rear view device according to the invention.

Abstract: A vehicular vision system includes at least a sideward-viewing side camera at a side of a vehicle, a rearward-viewing rear backup camera, and a ground illumination light module disposed at the side of the vehicle and including at least one light emitting diode and a freeform optic. The vehicular ground illumination light module, when the light emitting diode is electrically powered so as to emit light through the freeform optic, illuminates a ground region at that side of the vehicle. The illuminated ground region includes an illuminated side ground region at least partially along the side of the vehicle and an illuminated rearward ground region rearward of a rear portion of the vehicle. The illuminated ground region is at least in part viewed by the sideward-viewing side camera and the rearward-viewing rear backup camera. A portion of the illuminated side ground region is illuminated with a luminance of at least 10 lux.

Abstract: A taillight assembly includes a lamp housing and a deformable member. The lamp housing is configured to be fixedly supported to a movable panel of a vehicle body structure. The lamp housing is positioned relative to an overhang of the movable panel such that the lamp housing and the overhang are separated by a space. The deformable member is attached to the lamp housing and disposed within the space. The deformable member has a first exposed surface that substantially aligns with a second exposed surface of the lamp housing and a third exposed surface of the overhang.

Abstract: A method for improving pedestrian safety is provided. The method includes determining operating conditions of a vehicle using a plurality of vehicle sensors. A path of the vehicle is predicted based on the determined operating conditions. Pedestrian parameters for a pedestrian in a vicinity of the vehicle are acquired using the plurality of vehicle sensors. The pedestrian parameters include at least one of a position, a speed of the pedestrian, gait, body posture and a level of distractedness. A determination is made whether a notification of the pedestrian is necessary based on the determined vehicle operating conditions and the acquired pedestrian parameters. A mode of notification of the pedestrian is selected from a plurality of modes of notification, in response to determining that the notification of the pedestrian is necessary. The pedestrian is notified using the selected mode of notification.

Abstract: A glass panel assembly for use in a roof of a vehicle, comprises a glass panel, a frame and an elongate lighting device. The glass panel comprises an interior main surface and the interior main surface of the glass panel is configured to be directed to a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The frame is adhered to the interior main surface and comprises a shaped element. The shaped element is one of a recess and a protrusion. The elongate lighting device is coupled to the frame by a mating shape engaging the shaped element. The lighting device is configured to directly illuminate at least a part of said passenger compartment.

Abstract: A vehicle light-adjusting system capable of adjusting the brightness in a vehicle interior day and night and appropriately performing light-adjustment for each of occupants. The vehicle light-adjusting system includes an incident portion which external light enters, a light-adjusting member arranged in the incident portion, a light emitting unit provided in an interior of the vehicle, and a control unit. The control unit controls transmittance of the light-adjusting member and controls illuminance of the light emitting unit. The light-adjusting member is divided into a plurality of parts. The control unit is capable of adjusting an individual transmittance of each of the parts.

Abstract: A system and method for providing haptic counteractions and alerts within a seat of a vehicle that include determining that at least one front seat passenger is occupying at least one front passenger seat and at least one rear seat passenger is occupying at least one rear passenger seat. The system and method also include determining a location of the at least one rear seat passenger with respect to a location of the at least one front seat passenger within the vehicle and determining if at least one disturbance is affecting the at least one front passenger seat. The system and method further include actuating at least one vibrational element to counteract the at least one disturbance affecting the at least one front passenger seat and to provide a reminder alert pertaining to the at least one rear seat passenger to the at least one front seat passenger.

Abstract: A vehicle occupant warning system includes a receiver, an electronic controller and a mitigation device. The receiver is disposed onboard a host vehicle and is configured to receive remote vehicle information representing a travel condition of a remote vehicle. The electronic is controller configured to determine whether the remote vehicle will pass adjacent a side of the host based on the remote vehicle information. The mitigation device is configured to perform a mitigation operation to prevent an occupant of the host vehicle from exiting the host vehicle when instructed by the electronic controller.

Abstract: A vehicular driver assistance system includes a camera that views through the windshield of the vehicle and a control device having an image processor that processes captured image data. Responsive to processing of captured image data by the image processor, the system adjusts a light beam emitted by a headlamp of the vehicle. The control device, responsive at least in part to image data processing by the image processor, determines when the vehicle is at a construction zone. Responsive to determination that the vehicle is at a construction zone, image processing of image data captured by the camera is adjusted to discriminate construction zone signs from taillights of leading vehicles. Responsive to determination of the vehicle exiting the construction zone, the control device adjusts the light beam emitted by the headlamp of the vehicle responsive to determination of headlamps of approaching vehicles and taillights of leading vehicles.

Abstract: A method of generating images for display includes equipping a vehicle with a vehicular vision system that includes a rearward viewing camera, an ECU and a display. The camera captures image data as the vehicle moves forward or rearward. The ECU includes an image processor that processes multiple frames of captured image data. The ECU generates, for each frame of image data captured by the camera, a left side image portion and a right side image portion. The ECU combines the left side image portions of multiple frames of captured image data and the right side image portions of multiple frames of captured image data. The combined left side image portions and the combined right side image portions are displayed at the display for viewing by the vehicle driver during a parking maneuver of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of assembling a mirror head for an interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes providing a mirror casing, a prismatic reflective element at the mirror casing, and a toggle mechanism. A pivot mount of the toggle mechanism is inserted into an upper or lower receiving portion of the mirror casing, and a body portion of the toggle mechanism is separated from a toggle lever of the toggle mechanism via breaking a frangible portion of the toggle mechanism. After breaking the frangible portion of the toggle mechanism, a second pivot mount of the toggle mechanism is inserted into the lower or upper receiving portion of the mirror casing, whereby corresponding engaging surfaces of the body portion and the toggle lever engage one another such that, when the toggle lever pivots relative to the lower receiving portion of the mirror casing, the mirror casing pivots relative to the body portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a portable, hand held and/or mountable control device for remote controlling at least one device provided by a vehicle. The control device comprises one or more control applications and indicator icons on a touch sensitive display and one or more motion and orientation detection sensors. The control application provided as keys on the display is selected based on user input and based on the user selected control application the device to be controlled can be controlled wirelessly by voice, steering tilt or motion based operation of the control device. Additionally, the control device can determine a fault or a correct completion of controlling by monitoring the devices. The present disclosure also provides a method for remote controlling the at least one device provided by the vehicle.

Abstract: A display system includes: a display device; a reflection optical system; a housing; and a shield member. The reflection optical system includes at least a last reflective member on which light, emerging from a display screen of the display device, is incident either directly or indirectly. The shield member is held by the housing to assume either a shielding state or an unshielding state. The shielding state is a state where the shield member at least partially cuts off light incident on, or reflected from, the last reflective member. The unshielding state is a state where the shielding state is canceled. The shield member in the shielding state reflects, toward the viewer's eyes, external light impinging on the housing. The housing has a holding structure to hold the shield member, no matter whether the shield member assumes the shielding state or the unshielding state.

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head pivotally mounted at a mirror mount, and a display device disposed in the mirror head and behind the reflective element. An actuator is disposed at the mirror head and, when actuated, pivots the mirror head upward or downward to pivot the mirror head between a mirror mode orientation and a display mode orientation. The actuator includes at least one cam follower that is pivotable and that has an arcuate groove that receives a pin at the mirror head. Actuation of the actuator pivots the cam follower to move the pin along the groove and to pivot the mirror head relative to the mirror mount. The arcuate groove of the cam follower has a spiral form having a non-uniform radius of curvature at a middle region and a constant radius of curvature about the pivot axis at each end region.

Abstract: A parcel shelf for a vehicle includes a tray disposed between a trunk area and a cabin area of the vehicle and a soundproofing partition extending laterally between two distal portions of the tray such that the tray is partitioned into a forward region and a rearward region. The forward region includes openings and each of these openings is sealed to limit passage of sound from the trunk area into the cabin area through the forward region. The soundproofing partition is configured such that the sound from the trunk area reaching the rearward region is redirected along an extended sound pathway before entering the cabin area. A resulting sound level entering the cabin area is reduced below a defined threshold level.

Abstract: An armrest console includes an armrest, a fixed gear coupled to a top of a storage compartment in the armrest console, an elevating gear coupled to the armrest; a dampener gear engaged with the elevating gear and the fixed gear, and a gear connector to receive the elevating gear and the dampener gear. When the armrest is rotated about an axis of the elevating gear in a counterclockwise direction to open, the elevating gear is rotated in the counterclockwise direction and the dampener gear is rotated in a clockwise direction and both the elevating gear and the dampener gear are rotated about an axis of the fixed gear, and wherein the elevating gear and the dampener gear are moved up at a height direction when the armrest is rotated to open.

Abstract: A vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a tie-down bracket including a latch pivotably coupled to a body. A method includes, among other things, securing a tie-down line to a tie-down bracket of a vehicle. The method further includes monitoring a load applied to the tie-down bracket.

Abstract: A roof rack mounted on a roof panel of a vehicle includes a main body including a rail that extends along a lengthwise direction and forms the main body and support parts provided on opposite longitudinal end portions of the rail in the lengthwise direction, a hollow profile that extends along the lengthwise direction of the rail and that is integrally formed inside the rail, caps mounted on opposite distal ends of the hollow profile and disposed inside the main body, and a pair of covers mounted on opposite side surfaces of each of the support parts.

Abstract: A roof rack mounted on a roof panel of a vehicle includes a main body including a rail that extends along a lengthwise direction and forms the main body and support parts integrally formed on opposite longitudinal end portions of the rail in the lengthwise direction, and a hollow profile that extends along the lengthwise direction of the rail and has at least one through-hole formed in a surface facing the roof panel of the vehicle and that is integrally formed inside the rail.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a tie-down bracket for a motor vehicle. The tie-down bracket includes a base portion and a removable portion configured to selectively attach to and detach from the base portion. The removable portion is operable as a flashlight when detached from the base portion. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: an apparatus for fixing a vehicle roof bar including: a long roof bar which is disposed horizontally at an interval from a vehicle roof; two buffer members which are in close contact with both window frames of the vehicle, respectively, each have an L-shaped cross section and are each made of an elastic material; two hooks which are fixed to the window frames of the vehicle, respectively, with the buffer members interposed therebetween; two brackets through which both ends of the roof bar protrude by penetrating the two brackets; two stands which are supported on the vehicle roof; and two half-moon-shaped head bolts which each have a half-moon-shaped heads having a half-moon-shaped cross section and fitted into the groove of each of the stands.

Abstract: Disclosed is a roof rack attachment arrangement for a roof rack for carrying a load on a vehicle roof including an elongated attachment member body. The attachment member body has a length along a longitudinal axis thereof. The attachment member body includes a first portion that is configured to be attached to a vehicle and a second portion that is configured to be attached to a roof rack. The attachment member body is configured to be movable between an operative position and a storage position.

Abstract: A roof rack mounted on a roof panel of a vehicle includes a main body including a rail that extends along a lengthwise direction and forms the main body and support parts provided on opposite longitudinal end portions of the rail in the lengthwise direction, a hollow profile that extends along the lengthwise direction of the rail and that is integrally formed inside the rail, and a cap mounted on at least one of opposite longitudinal end portions of the hollow profile or disposed inside the main body.

Abstract: A configurable roof rack for vehicles is provided. The configurable roof rack comprises at least two cross bars arranged parallelly, wherein each of the at least two cross bars comprises a channel. The configurable roof rack further comprises a rack comprising an inner cross bar at each of two opposite sides of the rack, wherein the rack is configured to be fitted into the at least two cross bars by sliding the inner cross bars into the channels of the at least two cross bars, wherein each of the two cross bars comprises a key slot for enabling locking and unlocking of the rack to the at least two cross bars.