Patents Issued in August 12, 2021
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Publication number: 20210245632Abstract: A sliding device for a vehicle seat is provided with an improved locking arrangement. The locking arrangement includes a pair of locking assemblies, each including one or more locking pins suitable for locking upper rails of the seat tracks to respective lower rails. The locking arrangement also includes a releasing assembly suitable for driving the locking pins to an unlocking configuration and comprising a releasing member and a pair of connecting members, which are in a force transmission connection with the releasing member and with the locking pins of a respective locking assembly. The connecting members are entirely received within the respective tracks, and the releasing assembly is configured to convert a rotational movement of the releasing member into a linear movement of the locking pins of the locking assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Luigi SPAGNOLI, Can ÜSTÜNBERK
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Publication number: 20210245633Abstract: A vehicle seat-track assembly is provided and may include a first track member having a series of locking features and a second track member slidably supported by the first track member. The seat-track assembly may also include a locking mechanism having locking pawls movable between a locked state engaged with the locking features to restrict relative movement between the first and second track members and an unlocked state disengaged from the locking features to permit relative movement between the first and second track members. The locking pawls may each include locking elements that are received within respective ones of the series of locking features in the locked state such that the locking elements restrict relative movement between the first track member and the second track member in two directions when the locking pawls are in the locked state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: FISHER & COMPANY, INCORPORATEDInventors: Sapan Mahendra POPTANI, Raghu Belagur SATHYANARAYANASETTY, Ratnakar Sidramappa BOLKOTE
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Publication number: 20210245634Abstract: A backrest for a vehicle seat, comprising a backrest frame on which a backrest head support element provided for supporting a seat user in the shoulder region can be pivoted. In particular, the support element can be pivoted via a drive unit arranged on the support element and a lever mechanism which interacts with the drive unit so as to be actuated by an external force.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, CoburgInventors: Thomas BITTERMANN, Jochen HOFMANN, Marcel AMSTEIN, Jörg GROPP, Jacqueline ALBRECHT
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Publication number: 20210245635Abstract: A vehicle seat for a motor vehicle, with a seat frame that can be attached to a vehicle floor, with a seat part supported by the seat frame, and with a ventilating device that has at least one controllable air-conveying device and at least one air outlet device flow-connected to the air-conveying device. Provision is made that a seat part element that lengthens the seat part is mounted on the seat frame so as to be longitudinally movable relative to the seat part, and that the seat part element has the ventilating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: Volkswagen AktiengesellschaftInventor: Friederike BINNER
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Publication number: 20210245636Abstract: A columnar body including: plural elongated plate shaped panel members extending in one direction; and plural weld portions where two width direction end portions of respective panel members out of the plural panel members are welded together to configure a closed cross-section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Shunichiro OSA, Junichiro HORII, Takuma OKI, Kousuke YONEMOCHI
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Publication number: 20210245637Abstract: A seat part for a vehicle seat may have a support structure which has a tubular frame and a composite component. The tubular frame may have at least one opening on a front side. A threaded sleeve may be arranged and the composite component is arranged on the front side of the tubular frame and is secured to the tubular frame via a screw screwed into the threaded sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: ADIENT ENGINEERING AND IP GMBHInventors: UWE REICHEL, GEORG LUDWIG FISCHER
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Publication number: 20210245638Abstract: The present invention relates to an armrest tilting device which is slimmed in a width direction of the vehicle by including a housing, a shaft which is rotatable relative to the housing, a bracket installed to interlock with the shaft, a first ratchet installed to be rotatable with respect to the bracket, a second ratchet fixed to the housing and engaged with the first ratchet, a lock spring installed between the bracket and the first ratchet so that, with respect to rotation of the bracket, teeth of the first ratchet are sequentially engaged with teeth of the second ratchet, and a leaf spring installed between an inner side surface of the housing and the bracket so as to apply an elastic force in an axial direction of the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventor: Hae Il Jeong
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Publication number: 20210245639Abstract: A height-adjustable headrest may have a base support element and a supporting element. The supporting element may be arranged in the base support element. The supporting element may be guidable in a longitudinally displaceable manner in an X direction. In order to form a guide, the basic supporting element may have a number of openings and the supporting element may have a number of guide parts. A shape of the number of openings may correspond to a shape of the number of guide parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: ADIENT ENGINEERING AND IP GMBHInventors: PHILIPPE MORILHAT, FELIX MANDUZIO, CHRISTOPHE MORINIERE
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Publication number: 20210245640Abstract: A head restraint of a vehicle seat includes a base element, at least one connection element positioned on the base element for connecting the base element to a backrest of a vehicle seat, a bearing element having a contact surface for contacting a head of a user of the vehicle seat, and a holding element which can be adjusted along a depth axis relative to the base element. The depth axis is oriented perpendicular to the contact surface. The bearing element is connected to the holding element by a damping device, wherein the damping device damps a movement of the bearing element relative to the holding element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Ingmar HAILER, Rolf LECHNER, Robert LENZ, Felix WARNBACHER
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Publication number: 20210245641Abstract: A seat assembly may include a seatback frame, a rear panel connected to the seatback frame, and a bolster body releasably connected to the rear panel. The bolster body may include a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The second portion may extend from a first side of the first portion. The third portion may extend from a second side of the first portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Joshua Hallock, Ike Syed, Michael Corvino, Rahul A. Kshirsagar
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Publication number: 20210245642Abstract: A side bolster adjustment apparatus of a vehicle seat may include a guide frame which is mounted to a seat back frame, and is formed with a guide groove; a slider which slides along a direction in which a bolster protrudes from a seat back, which is the longitudinal direction of the guide groove, by a guide means formed in the guide groove; a lead screw which is provided to penetrate the slider, and is mounted in the longitudinal direction of the guide groove; a motor which is coupled to the lead screw and selectively rotate the lead screw; and a bolster plate which is coupled to the slider, and rotates around a vertical longitudinal direction of the seat back by operation of the slider.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Hyundai Transys Inc.Inventors: Sang-Hark LEE, Tae-Hoon Lee, Ji-Hwan Kim, Sang-Do Park, Ho-Sub Lim
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Publication number: 20210245643Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pneumatic adjusting device for adjusting a side wing of a vehicle seat from a default position to an actuation position, the adjusting device comprising: a two-armed lever having an outer lever arm for adjusting the side wing and an inner lever arm, an inflatable balloon device, e.g. balloon, for adjusting the inner for adjusting the arm, and mechanical spring means for adjusting the inner for adjusting the arm. Hereby, it is provided that, in the default position of the adjusting device, the balloon device is inflated, in the default position, the spring means is tensioned and biases the inner lever arm into the actuation position, and in the actuation position, the spring means compresses the balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventor: Piotr CEGLAREK
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Publication number: 20210245644Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame assembly extends generally along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a front seating section coupled to the frame. The front seating section is configured to support an operator and a first passenger. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a rear seating section coupled to the frame. The rear seating section is configured to support a second passenger and a third passenger. The rear seating section has an angled panel configured as a dead pedal for the second and third passengers, and a portion of the rear seating section extends forwardly into the front seating section.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Eric D. Bjerketvedt, Jordy A. Reed, Ricky G. Jaeger, Phillip B. Swain, Gordon J. Steinmetz, Daniel L. Goffman, Andy T. Ives, Curtis C. Carruth
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Publication number: 20210245645Abstract: A vehicle interior is disclosed herein. The vehicle interior having an interior trim panel; a footrest assembly operably coupled to the interior trim panel, the footrest assembly having: a deployable footrest positionable from a stowed position wherein the deployable footrest is not visually perceivable to a fully deployed position such that the footrest is accessible; a deployable mechanism that enables the footrest assembly to be manipulated between the stowed position and the fully deployed position; and a storage container integrated with the deployable footrest.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Pamela S. Greenwald, Aidano Nascimento, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210245646Abstract: A cupholder adapter for a large beverage container has a base, a container holder that upwardly extends from the base, and a shell insert that extends downwardly from the base. The shell insert snaps into a first shell, which may be press-fit into OEM vehicle cupholders of a relatively small size. Further shells may be sequentially and releasably attached over the first shell to fit the assembly to OEM vehicle cupholders of larger sizes. An axis of the container holder may be offset from the axis of the shell insert, so as to permit two such cupholder adapters to be installed in two cupholders closely spaced from each other in a vehicle center console.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: MACNEIL IP LLCInventors: David F. MACNEIL, Anne CRAWFORD, Ryan GRANGER
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Publication number: 20210245647Abstract: A robot (1) includes: a main body (10) including a hollow portion (110) that is a hollow space penetrating the main body (10) in an up-down direction, the main body (10) being configured to lift and support a support object (30) inserted in the hollow portion (110) by moving in the up-down direction; and a movable member (200) configured to move the main body (10) at least in the up-down direction by operating a leg (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: TAKASHI KITO, YUKI ITOTANI, KOJI NAKANISHI, TAKARA KASAI, KAZUO HONGO, YASUHISA KAMIKAWA, ATSUSHI SAKAMOTO
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Publication number: 20210245648Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame and a debris hopper including a door disposed along a side of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes front and rear lift assemblies supporting the debris hopper on the frame and configured to lift and tilt the debris hopper relative to the frame. Each lift assembly includes a transverse support mounted across the frame. A lift arm including a first end and an opposite second end, with the first end of the lift arm pivotably coupled to one end of the transverse support. A leg extending below the debris hopper and disposed proximate the door, with the second end of the lift arm pivotably coupled to one end of the leg opposite of the debris hopper. A first fluid actuator extending between the transverse support and the lift arm, and a second fluid actuator extending between the lift arm and the leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventor: Xiaolun Huang
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Publication number: 20210245649Abstract: A ramp system for a vehicle includes a control device. Using an obstacle detection device, the control device determines whether an obstacle exists within a ramp extension area. Upon determining that an obstacle exists within the ramp extension area, the control device causes a vehicle to move to a location in which no obstacle exists within the ramp extension area.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Hideki MAEDA, Shunsuke KANAGAI, Masaaki TANAKA, Isao HONDA, Taiki ISHIGURO, Tomoyuki KATO, Takeshi NISHIKIBE, Dai HIDAKA
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Publication number: 20210245650Abstract: When it is confirmed that a user exists based on an image of the situation outside a vehicle which is captured using a camera and a proximity sensor detects a fact that the user is approaching based on, for example, a putting of a hand of the user over the proximity sensor, a control device causes a ramp to be extended. As such, a user sitting in a wheelchair can cause the ramp to be extended by approaching the proximity sensor, such as the putting of the user's hand over the proximity sensor such that the user sitting in the wheelchair does not have to press an extension/storage button provided on the vehicle to cause the ramp to be extended.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Takuya TOMIOKA, Hideki MAEDA, Koichi HIROTA, Taiki ISHIGURO, Tomoyuki KATO, Takeshi NISHIKIBE
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Publication number: 20210245651Abstract: A void-filling apparatus is disclosed. The void-filling apparatus may include multiple end pieces secured together by multiple cylindrical elements. The end pieces may include a sheet (or sheets) of material secured to a panel, which may include a honeycomb panel. Each of the cylindrical elements may fit into a respective opening in the first and second end pieces. In some instances, the end pieces and the cylindrical elements are made of paper-based materials. However, the end pieces and the cylindrical elements are made of a paper-based material may be covered by a liquid-resistant material, resulting in a liquid-resistant void-filling apparatus. In order to maintain engagement between the cylindrical elements and the end pieces, the openings (into which the cylindrical elements are inserted) may include a diameter to promote a compression fit. Adhesive securing may also be used. Also, adjacent cylindrical elements may be equidistant from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Thomas R. HICKEL, Lori H. FUNK
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Publication number: 20210245652Abstract: A light assembly includes a fixture housing, a gesture sensor assembly, a light source supported by the fixture housing, and a reflector supported by the fixture housing and operative to control direction of light emitted from the light source. The gesture sensor assembly includes a gesture sensor operable to provide a sensing electrical field sensitive to gestures executed a predetermined distance from the gesture sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Ehab Kamal, John Nantz, Khalid Kamal, Rob Nahhal, Yipeng Schulmeister
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Publication number: 20210245653Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus may include a light source. The apparatus also includes a measuring laser, such as a semiconductor laser. The measuring laser is configured to generate pulses with a maximum pulse duration of 10 ns. A wavelength of maximum intensity of the measuring laser radiation generated by the measuring laser ranges from 400 nm to 485 nm inclusive. The measuring laser radiation is used for distance measurement by means of LIDAR, for example in a car headlight.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Joerg Erich Sorg, Hubert Halbritter, Georg Bogner
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Publication number: 20210245654Abstract: When a first driver setting mode indicates an “OFF mode” or an “AUTO mode,” a VP accepts a light operation mode request from an ADK. When an operation is performed by a user, the VP changes an operation mode of a headlight in accordance with the operation by the user. When the operation by the user has not been performed, the VP changes the operation mode of the headlight in accordance with the light operation mode request.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Eisuke ANDO
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Publication number: 20210245655Abstract: A search and landing light for a vehicle includes a light emitting element having an output primarily along a first axis and a canopy surrounding the light emitting element. The search and landing light includes a housing to enclose one or more electrical components associated with the search and landing light. The housing and the canopy extend along a longitudinal axis that is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The search and landing light includes an actuator coupled between the canopy and disposed in the housing. The actuator is disposed along the longitudinal axis and is configured to rotate the canopy relative to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Craig Giffen, Gerald Blair, Timothy Martin
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Publication number: 20210245656Abstract: An emergency vehicle that is displaying emergency lights detects an approaching vehicle, and assesses road conditions, intensity of the emergency lights at the approaching vehicle, a response of the approaching vehicle to the emergency lights, and a state variable related to a driver of the approaching vehicle. The emergency vehicle then obtains a likelihood value that the approaching vehicle will initiate an accident, by supplying information about the road conditions, the intensity of the emergency lights at the approaching vehicle, the response of the approaching vehicle, and the state variable as inputs to a neural network trained to correlate accidents to such information. In response to the likelihood value exceeding a threshold value, the emergency vehicle modifies the emergency lights.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Komminist Weldemariam, Michael S. Gordon
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Publication number: 20210245657Abstract: A vehicle in-cabin lighting system includes: an outward gaze guiding section that is provided inside a vehicle cabin at a vehicle front side and at a vehicle width direction outer side of a vehicle seat, and that becomes brighter than its surroundings on activation of an outer side lighting device; and a control section that is configured to determine whether or not an occupant sifting on the vehicle seat has an interest in interacting with another occupant inside the vehicle cabin based on detection of operation of an operation section by the occupant or based on detection of a state of the occupant, and to activate the outer side lighting device so as to make the outward gaze guiding section brighter in a case in which determination is made that there is no interest in interacting.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Hiroshi MIZOBATA, Kazuma UCHIBORI
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Publication number: 20210245658Abstract: A vehicle cabin lighting system includes: a lighting device that is provided inside a vehicle cabin and that is configured to move a position of light; and a control section that is configured to determine whether or not an occupant sitting on a vehicle seat has an interest in interacting with another occupant inside the vehicle cabin based on operation of an operation section by the occupant or based on a state of the occupant sitting on the vehicle seat, and to control the lighting device so as to move the position of the light in order to direct a gaze direction of the occupant toward a vehicle width direction outer side in a case in which no interest in interacting has been determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Hiroshi MIZOBATA, Kazuma UCHIBORI
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Publication number: 20210245659Abstract: The disclosed embodiments are directed to improving the persistence of pre-accident data in vehicles. In one embodiment a method is disclosed comprising receiving events broadcast over a vehicle bus; classifying the events using a machine learning model, the classifying comprising indicating that a collision is imminent; and copying data from a cyclic buffer of a black box device into a long-term storage device in response to the classifying.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventor: Gil Golov
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Publication number: 20210245660Abstract: A vehicle mirror system for a vehicle coupled to a trailer is provided. The vehicle mirror system includes first and second mirror assemblies configured to be located on first and second sides of the vehicle, a trailer angle sensor for sensing a hitch angle between the trailer and the vehicle, and a controller for controlling actuation of the first mirror assembly to control a first viewing window of the first mirror assembly for a driver of the vehicle, wherein the first mirror assembly is adjusted to redirect the viewing window to track a feature on the trailer as the trailer articulates relative to the vehicle based on the hitch angle. The second mirror assembly may be controlled to move inwards and downwards.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Erick Michael Lavoie, Stuart C. Salter, Annette Lynn Huebner, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Marguerite Lynn Kimball
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Publication number: 20210245661Abstract: A rearview device having a housing that defines a cavity. The rearview device additionally includes an electro-optic element. In some embodiments, the housing may comprise a peripheral flange. The peripheral flange may have a mounting surface and a lip. The electro-optic element may be associated with the mounting surface. Further, the lip may substantially circumscribe the electro-optic element. In other embodiments, the rearview device may further comprise a mounting assembly having one or more mechanical fastener acceptors. One or more mechanical fasteners may be received by the mechanical fastener acceptors and extend through holes both in a holder and a circuit board disposed in the cavity. In yet other embodiments, the one or more mechanical fasteners may be received by the mechanical fastener acceptors and extend through and be supported by a washer disposed in the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Danny L. Minikey, JR., Eric S. Sloterbeek, Elliot M. Busta, Christopher D. Pollack, Jeffery E. Irvin, Joel D. Geerlings
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Publication number: 20210245662Abstract: A vehicular display system includes an electronic control unit (ECU), a plurality of bird's eye surround view cameras and a plurality of camera monitoring system (CMS) cameras disposed at the vehicle. The cameras capture image data and provide captured image data to the ECU. The system includes a video display screen and a video mirror display screen that are operable to display video images derived from video images provided by the ECU. When the vehicle is traveling forward at a speed below a threshold speed, the ECU generates rearward view video images derived from image data captured by the CMS cameras and provides the rearward view video images to the video display screen. When the vehicle is traveling forward at a speed at or above the threshold speed, the ECU generates rearward view video images and provides the rearward view video images to the video mirror display screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Rodney K. Blank, Christopher R. Koetje
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Publication number: 20210245663Abstract: A side-view mirrors for a motorcycle is presented. The side-view mirrors have a sensor for dimming the side-view mirrors for motorcycles. The sensor has a computer and a sensing field. The computer receives signaling from the sensing field and computes a result. When the amount of light has exceeded a threshold, a signal is sent to a communicatively coupled mirror to dim the mirrors to provide safety for the motorcyclist.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Joe Hirst, Edythe Hirst
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Publication number: 20210245664Abstract: The invention relates to a rearview device (1) for a motor vehicle (10) comprising a camera arrangement (2) for capturing a rearward traffic situation (VG) and to a motor vehicle (10) with such a rearview device (1) and a method (100) for operating such a rearview device (1) with an output unit (3) which is partially reflective at least in regions, in particular a screen on which the rearward traffic situation captured by the camera arrangement (2) is displayed as a camera image (KB) or this is visibly displayed by means of a conventional mirror image in the absence of a camera image and having a control unit (4) for determining a degree of impairment (BG) of the camera image (KB), the control unit, when a predetermined degree of impairment (VBG) of the camera image (KB) is exceeded, activating the output unit (3) in such a way that the camera image (KB) is no longer displayed on the output unit (3) and instead the output unit (3) displays the rearward traffic situation (RV) by means of a conventional mirrorType: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Ilka Rötzer, Peter Hein
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Publication number: 20210245665Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a staircase assembly for a vehicle, such as a recreational vehicle (RV). The stair case assembly includes a pair of substantially flat, spaced apart, support brackets that are configured to mount to a vehicle, and define a storage space for a linkage system and associated plurality of steps. The linkage system is configured to move the plurality of attached steps from a vertically orientated stored position to a horizontally oriented deployed position extending outwardly from the vehicle allowing a person to easily enter and exit the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Bernard F. GARCEAU, Bori KROBOT
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Publication number: 20210245666Abstract: A center console may include a moving portion, a motor, and a controller. The moving portion may be configured to move between a first position and a second position. The motor may be configured to move the moving portion between the first position and the second position. The controller may be configured to, responsive to moving the moving portion in a first direction towards the first position, a number of motor position increments exceeding a first threshold within a period, and an absence of location data of a position of the moving portion, stop the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, BambergInventors: Alexander ATANG, Stephen NAWROCKI, Matthias BUEHLER, Robert TRASK, Markus WUNDER, Detlef RUSS
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Publication number: 20210245667Abstract: A vehicle interior component comprising a cover rotatably coupled to a base at a pivot joint is disclosed. The component may comprise a mechanism comprising a projection engaging a first surface when the cover is closed and engaging a ramp as the cover is rotated between closed and open positions. The pivot joint may comprise an axle to provide an axis of rotation. The pivot joint may comprise the projection on the axle. One of the projection and the ramp may slide along the other as the cover opens and/or closes. The mechanism may comprise a cam surface and a follower. The base and/or cover may flex at the pivot joint. The cover may comprise a door, bin or sunglass bin. The component may comprise a console, center stack/console, floor console, overhead console, instrument panel, door panel, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Randy Len Arendsen, Tyler T. Grab, Adam R. Gofton
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Publication number: 20210245668Abstract: A roof rack system for a vehicle including a bracket base configured to be secured to a roof of the vehicle, the bracket base including at least one base opening disposed on an angled base side surface; a roof rail configured to be secured to the bracket base; a bracket stay secured to an underside of the roof rail, the bracket stay including at least one stay opening disposed on an angled stay side surface, the at least one stay opening being aligned with the at least one base opening; and a fastening mechanism configured to be coupled through the at least one stay opening in the bracket stay and the at least one base opening in the bracket base to thereby secure the roof rail onto the bracket base. Also, a method of installing a roof rail on a roof of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Ian P. TERTULIANI, Jason Scott BORDLAND, Jesse W. SCHLABACH
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Publication number: 20210245669Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a roof rack load carrying bar having a channel for receiving at least one mounting member for attaching a load carrying bar accessory to the load carrying bar, the channel extending at least partly in a length direction of the load carrying bar, a first and a second cover extending in the length direction of the load carrying bar and being arranged for sealing the channel from an external environment, the first cover being attached to the load carrying bar via a first attachment interface provided at a first side of the channel, the second cover being attached to the load carrying bar via a second attachment interface provided at a second side of the channel, wherein the first and the second attachment interface being asymmetrical with respect to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Fredrik LARSSON, Anders NILVIUS, Victor MILLBERG
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Publication number: 20210245670Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vehicle carrier box having a lid and a base. The carrier box has first and second longitudinal sides and first and second transverse sides. The lid and the base are connected by a first and a second lid lifter, the first lid lifter being arranged at the first transverse side and the second lid lifter being arranged at the second transverse side. Moreover, the first lid lifter includes a first pivotable link arm connecting the lid to the base, and the second lid lifter comprises a second pivotable link arm connecting the lid to the base, the first and second lid lifters furthermore including an equalization arrangement for equalization of the forces exerted by the first and second lid lifters on the lid upon opening of the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventor: Anders NILVIUS
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Publication number: 20210245671Abstract: A latch mechanism for a pivoting bicycle rack provides a pivot release actuator on an extension that is added on to the bicycle rack. The latch mechanism comprises a connector body that is attached to the bicycle rack, and that may have an actuator for operating the pivot release. The rack extension assembly has an actuator and a linkage that connects to the connector body in the bicycle rack so that the actuator in the extension can release the pivot on the bicycle rack. The connector body may be shaped to guide the linkage during the process of attaching the extension assembly to the bicycle rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventor: Austin Harrill
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Publication number: 20210245672Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for securely locking a bike to a bike rack, and in some embodiments for locking the bike rack to a vehicle. In one embodiment, the bike rack includes a locking stud that matches a removable security handle for locking a bike to the bike rack. In another embodiment, a locking stud matches a removable security handle for locking the bike rack to the vehicle. In certain embodiments, the locking stud is flush with a housing of the locking stud, or can be at least partially recessed within the housing. In some embodiments, the bike rack includes a down tube support and a chainstay support.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventor: George Jerzy Dratewski
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Publication number: 20210245673Abstract: A bicycle carrier includes a vehicle engaging frame portion configured to be coupled a carrying vehicle and a rearward extending support member coupled to the vehicle engaging frame portion by a variably configurable hub configured to set the support member in a plurality of orientations relative to the vehicle engaging frame portion. The support member accommodates one or more bicycles and the support member is configured to be coupled to an add-on support member that accommodates one or more additional bicycles. The add-on support member includes an actuator configured to set the support member in the plurality of orientations relative to the vehicle engaging frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Keith L. PRESCOTT, Jeffrey R. EDGERLY
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Publication number: 20210245674Abstract: A bicycle carrier includes a base configured to support a bicycle, a wheel securement arm, and a ratchet arm. The base has a first end and a second end. The wheel securement arm has a free end and a fixed end, with the fixed end rotatably coupled to the first end of the base at a first joint. The ratchet arm has a ratcheting assembly, and the ratchet arm is coupled to the wheel securement arm and rotatably coupled to the base at a second joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventor: Joseph SETTELMAYER
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Publication number: 20210245675Abstract: A windscreen with good visibility of light from a light emitting part and a microphone device are provided. The windscreen 20 according to the present invention is a windscreen attached to a microphone 10 including a sound collecting part 111 and 114 configured to collect sound, and a light emitting display part 116 configured to indicate an operation state of the sound collecting part. The windscreen includes a windscreen body 21 that covers the sound collecting part, and a fixing member 22 that fixes the windscreen body to the microphone. The windscreen body includes an insertion hole 21h in which the sound collecting part is disposed. The fixing member includes a light guide part 221 that is disposed outside the insertion hole. The light guide part guides light from the light emitting part.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventor: Satoshi YOSHINO
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Publication number: 20210245676Abstract: The invention relates to an object detection device for detecting at least one, in particular moving, object (26), preferably provided by a vehicle occupant or in the form of at least part of the vehicle occupant, in the interior of a motor vehicle (10), comprising: a camera system (12) which comprises at least one sensor for converting electromagnetic radiation into electrical signals and a lighting device (2) with at least one lighting source (3) and an optic system (4); and a control or regulating device which is designed to receive the electrical signals from the camera system (12) and/or data from at least one sensor, at least one further device and/or at least one device of the motor vehicle (10), to generate control commands and to transmit them to the camera system, the further device and/or the device of the motor vehicle (10); wherein the lighting device (2) can illuminate specific areas, in particular a near field (N) and a far field (F), in the motor vehicle (10) by means of at least one optical eType: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventor: Romeo Wieczorek
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Publication number: 20210245677Abstract: A camera monitoring system for a motor vehicle includes: a holder removably fastenable to an outside of the motor vehicle or to a front attachment of the motor vehicle, the holder having a first signaling coupler; a mobile camera removably fastenable to the holder and having a second signaling coupler, configured such that a transmission of information data between the camera and the holder is configurable by the second and first signaling couplers. The mobile camera is configured to capture image data of a surrounding area and to provide the captured image data wirelessly as measurement signals for further processing, and to receive information data of the holder and make the received information data available wirelessly for further processing. At least one controller receives and processes signals of the mobile camera and provides image signals for display for a monitor of the motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventor: Thomas SMITS
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Publication number: 20210245678Abstract: A camera system for a vehicle comprises a holding device that can be fastened to the vehicle and that comprises a first communication interface for wireless communication. A camera that comprises an accumulator and a second communication interface for wireless communication. The camera is removably fastened to the holding device, and the second communication interface is designed to receive position data from the first communication interface by means of wireless near-field communication in order to determine a position of the holding device relative to the vehicle when the camera is fastened to the holding device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: Continental Automotive GmbHInventor: Thomas Smits
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Publication number: 20210245679Abstract: An ornament including an ornament body and an attachment assembly for attaching the ornament body to other structures is provided. In some embodiments, the ornament body includes a two-dimensional or three-dimensional representation of a human uterus and associated organs. The attachment assembly may be adapted to attach the ornament body to the bumper hitch of an automobile or truck, to the top of an automobile radio antenna, to a wall, and/or to other structures. The ornament may also be adapted to rest on a surface such as a shelf or desktop.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventor: Jonathan Anwar Griffie
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Publication number: 20210245680Abstract: A vehicle interior component and method of making a vehicle interior component where a plurality of hollow stitch acceptance holes are formed in a component substrate to accommodate a stitch seam in a decorative covering that is attached to the component substrate. The stitch seam extends through the decorative covering to create filled stitch acceptance holes from the hollow stitch acceptance holes. The stitch seam can be created after an in-mold grain process in which the component substrate and decorative covering are laminated together.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Maciej CZERKAS, Joseph MASSETTI, Benjamin OUTMAN
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Publication number: 20210245681Abstract: Noise caused by vibration of a door hole seal is reduced. A door hole seal includes a first sheet having a slit formed therein and a second sheet covering the slit from an exterior side of a vehicle. At least a specific region of the second sheet is made of a rubber-like elastic body, the specific region extending from a portion corresponding to the slit to a vertically lower end of the second sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Naoya SASAKI, Hiromu ODA, Satoshi ENDO