Abstract: A trim cover assembly for a vehicle seat assembly, a vehicle seat assembly, and a method of assembling the trim cover are provided. The trim cover assembly has a first trim member with a first surface to form a seating surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. A second trim member is provided for connection to a seat member, and has first and second side regions each extending between first and second end regions. The first and second end regions are connected adjacent to first and second edges of the first trim member, respectively. A central region of the second trim member is connected to the second surface of the first trim member via a first seam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a headrest locking device, and more particularly, to a headrest locking device including a case and a lock plate slidably accommodated in the case and inserted in an engaging groove of a stay rod. Here, a horizontal tension rib is located between the lock plate and the case. The horizontal tension rib applies an elastic force to the lock plate in a direction different from a sliding direction of the lock plate, and the lock plate has a panel shape formed by integrating a body inserted into the engaging groove with the horizontal tension rib. A gap between the lock plate and the case is eliminated and a restoring function is embodied at the same time, and manufacturing costs of the lock plate are reduced.

Abstract: A vehicle seat arrangement, a control device in the seat arrangement, and a method for activating a plurality of massage units integrated in a vehicle seat, including the following steps: playing back an acoustic entertainment signal by means of a playback device of a vehicle; and controlling the plurality of massage units based on the acoustic entertainment signal by means of the control device; in which at least one of the plurality of massage units is activated so as to vibrate in a frequency range, in which the at least one of the plurality of massage units only brings about noise emission which is externally imperceptible to a person other than a person sitting on the vehicle seat.

Abstract: A tray and tray platform insert for mounting in a vehicle cup holder, in which said tray includes a platform with a downwardly projecting platform opening eccentrically located in said tray platform for fitting into a vehicle cup holder. The platform insert has an eccentrically located opening and is configured to be repositionable on the tray platform such that either: (1) the platform insert opening is positioned in alignment with said tray platform opening, allowing a cup to be supported through said aligned openings, or (2) said platform insert opening is not aligned with said tray platform opening, such that the tray and insert present a continuous supporting surface for placing items in the tray. Alternatively, the platform insert is configured to have a solid surface with no openings, and with a cup holder projecting upwardly from one surface for holding a cup.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle cup holder allowing wireless charging. A vehicle cup holder allowing wireless charging according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a housing having an accommodation space for accommodating objects, including a portable telephone; a support member coupled to the housing by means of a rotational shaft to allow rotation in the accommodation space, and comprising a wireless transmission module for wirelessly charging the battery of a portable telephone; and a driving member allowing or disallowing rotation of the rotational shaft so as to maintain the support member in a first state in which a portable telephone can be charged, or in a second state in which an object can be accommodated in the accommodation space.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle cup holder allowing wireless charging. A vehicle cup holder allowing wireless charging according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a housing having an accommodation space for accommodating objects, including a portable telephone; a support unit coupled to the housing by means of a rotational shaft to allow rotation in the accommodation space, and comprising a wireless transmission module for wirelessly charging the battery of a portable telephone; a sensing unit for sensing input signals from a user or the proximity of a portable telephone; and a driving unit for providing driving power to the rotational shaft so as to allow the position of the support unit to be changed, on the basis of a signal sensed by the sensing unit, to a charging position in which the portable telephone can be charged, or to a standby position in which an object can be accommodated in the accommodation space.

Abstract: A seat engageable transport container assembly for transporting food in a vehicle includes a box, which in turn comprises a bottom panel and a set of four perimeter panels. The bottom panel is rectangular. Each perimeter panel is hingedly engaged to a respective edge of the bottom panel and is selectively fixedly positionable perpendicularly to the bottom panel. The box is selectively positionable in a deployed configuration and a collapsed configuration. In the deployed configuration, a top of the box is open for insertion of an article into the box. In the collapsed configuration, the perimeter panels are positioned proximate to and substantially parallel to the bottom panel. A respective perimeter panel has a pair of apertures positioned therein for insertion of a safety belt of a vehicle to secure the box to a seat. A leveler is engaged to the bottom panel and is used to level the box.

Abstract: A platform and a wheel assembly, wherein the wheel assembly comprises one of: i) at least one supporting plate on each side of the platform, facing lateral edges of the platform, the supporting plate mounting a least a bottom rotating wheel at a first height of the plate and a top rotating wheel at a second height of the plate, the second height being higher that said first height, an interspace between facing rotating circumferential surfaces of said wheels engaging a respective lateral edge of the platform; a rotation axis of the wheels being mounted on said plate with a controlled positional tolerance; and ii) at least one wheel mounted on lateral edges of the platform, a rotation axis of the wheels being mounted on the platform with a controlled positional tolerance.

Abstract: Embodiments for a trailer mounted log loader are described. The trailer mounted log loader includes an A-frame made of square beams which have a connection plate attached at one end forming an apex of the A-frame. A hollow connection adapter is positioned between and connected to the connection plates of the A-frame. An extendable boom arm is situated within the hollow connection adapter. The extendable boom arm has an attachment point at a distal end opposite from the hollow connection adapter where an attachable attachment is connectable to the extendable boom arm. A pair of pivot arms are connected to a base of the A-frame. The A-frame pivot arms are in turn pivotally connect to a pair of uprights . . . . The ability to remove the uprights from the support posts allows the trailer mounted log loader to be mounted to any trailer or truck bed or stored when not in use.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for engaging, lifting, and moving objects such as wheeled cargo trailers are provided. In one embodiment, a mobile apparatus includes a transport mechanism, a frame, and one or more lift assemblies. The lift assemblies may be adjusted using one or more attached actuators that position the lift assemblies and/or components thereof for engaging and lifting an object. The transport mechanism may be autonomously operated. A vision system may be used to locate and identify objects and/or guide the mobile apparatus into position to engage and lift the objects. An adapter for a pneumatic braking system of a wheeled cargo trailer is also provided. The adapter provides a pneumatic attachment for a pressurized air source that is separate from a glad hands connector attached to the braking system.

Abstract: A control system for adapting a reproduction of visual signals for a vehicle having a hybrid drive. The control system includes a sensor, which is designed to sense the operating mode of an internal combustion engine and of an electric drive device of the vehicle and an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is coupled to the sensor and is designed to adapt the reproduction of a visual signal in accordance with the sensed operating modes of the internal combustion engine and of the electric drive.

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: Various implementations of an illumination system include a light guide, a housing having a ceiling and defining a window, and a base coupled to the housing. The light guide is supported between the base and the ceiling. At least one light source is disposed adjacent a first end of the light guide. The light guide transmits the light from the light source through at least a portion of the outer surface of the light guide and the window. One or more tabs extending from the base each define at least one opening, and the at least one opening defined by each tab is alignable with an opening in a spoke portion of a frame. The openings receive a fastener to couple the base to the spoke portion. The housing may be integrally formed with a trim cover coupled to the frame.

Abstract: A lighting module comprises a light source, an optical mixing element or chamber and a spectral converting diffuser for tuning the wavelength and spatially homogenising the intensity of the ouptut light from the light source. Also disclosed is a method of improving Colour Rendering Index (CRI) of a lighting device that includes coupling the lighting module with the lighting device. Use of the lighting module in conjunction with a lighting device is also described.

Abstract: A sun visor according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a magnetic switch, and a vanity including a light. The light is configured to turn on and off when the magnetic switch is activated and deactivated. The sun visor further includes a vanity cover moveable between an open position and a closed position. Further, movement of the vanity cover relative to the vanity is configured to activate and deactivate the magnetic switch.

Abstract: A device for controlling ambient lighting of a vehicle includes a light element in a vehicle interior, a touch-sensitive display unit, and a control unit. The light element emits light in one of a plurality of colors that can be generated by the light element. The display unit displays a plurality of colors of a predefined color spectrum simultaneously in a color scale, and detects a location of a user input made by touching the display unit. Via the detected location, the user input is assigned to an associated color displayed in the color scale and information about the color assigned to the user input is transmitted to the control unit, which controls the light element for emitting light in the color assigned to the user input. The light element and display unit have the same color space, such that the color associated with the user input, displayed on the display unit are the same.

Abstract: A device and a method for warning a driver of a vehicle. The vehicle includes one or multiple surroundings sensor(s) that detect objects in the vehicle surroundings, and an evaluation device is provided in which a surroundings model is created from the object detections by the one or multiple surroundings sensor(s). Also provided is an actuator system that informs the driver of recognized objects of the surroundings model, in that the actuator system for informing the driver contains a piece of spatial warning information, and the driver is haptically informed of the position of the object.

Abstract: Provided is an image display device including: a display unit configured to display an image on a side window of a vehicle; and a control unit configured to control an opening and closing motion of the side window, according to a display state of the display unit.

Abstract: A warning system and a method for warning a driver of a vehicle of an object in a proximity of the vehicle. The system includes a device for detecting the object, a device for processing an image of the object based on the detection so that a representation indicative of the object is achieved, and a display for displaying the representation indicative of the object in the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicular interior rearview mirror system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having a mirror head adjustably mounted at a mounting structure. The mirror head includes a mirror casing and an electro-optic variable reflectance mirror reflective element. A glare light sensor senses glare light emanating from headlights of another vehicle rearward of the equipped vehicle. An ambient light sensor senses ambient light at the vehicle. The ambient light sensor comprises part of a rain sensing device disposed at an in-cabin side of a windshield of the vehicle. Mirror control circuitry is operable to adjust dimming of the mirror reflective element responsive to an output from the glare light sensor and an output from the ambient light sensor. Responsive to the output from the glare light sensor and the output from the ambient light sensor, the mirror control circuitry controls dimming of the mirror reflective element.

Abstract: A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head adjustably disposed at a mounting structure. An electro-optic reflective element is attached at an attachment element that attaches at an electrically powered actuator disposed in the mirror head. The attachment element includes a protruding portion that is at least partially received at a notched region of the rear glass substrate when the reflective element is disposed at the attachment element. An outer surface of the protruding portion of the attachment element corresponds with the second perimeter edge of the rear glass substrate at the notched region of the rear glass substrate. With the electro-optic reflective element disposed at the mirror head, the outer surface of the protruding portion provides a curved transition from an outer surface of the mirror head toward the first surface of the front glass substrate.

Abstract: The present technology relates generally to movable personal electronic device (PED) holder assemblies that can be attached to seat-back assemblies mounted on vehicle seats, such as in an airplane, train, bus, or other vehicle. The PED holder assembly can be partially inserted into the seat-back pocket or set on top of a surface and has a receiving portion that extends down from a clip portion. The receiving portion includes legs extending down from the clip, a support portion, and retention shoulders, and is configured to receive and hold onto a PED without need for user involvement after placing the PED in a receiving area. Further, the receiving portion is configured to not impede access to the tray table locking mechanism on a seat-back assembly and is configured to allow the tray table to be moved from a folded-up position to a folded-down position without having to move the PED holder.

Abstract: The invention herein relates to a customizable carrying device. The carrying device has at least one flexible panel member with a front side and a back side. The front side is configured with pockets for the storage of items. The pockets may come in the form of an open pocket or a zippered pocket. There may be only one pocket or a plurality of varying pockets. The back side is configured with a coupling feature, such as hook and loop fasteners. The coupling feature of the back side extends across the back thereof. The carrying device comes with one or more flexible straps. The straps are configured such that proximate to each end is a connector feature. The straps may be used to attach one panel member to another panel member such that a saddle bag assembly is created.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to a cargo platform designed to be used in connection with a trailer hitch and, more particularly, to a cargo platform designed to be collapsible. A cargo platform has an open position and a closed position. The cargo platform includes a frame with a front portion, a rear portion, first and second stationary side portions coupled to the front portion, first and second rotatable side portions, a first hinge element to rotatably could the first rotatable side portion to the rear portion, a second hinge element to rotatably could the second rotatable side portion to the rear portion, and a foldable floor. The foldable floor includes a first floor, second floor rotatably connected to the first floor, and a third floor rotatably connected to the second floor. The first floor is coupled to the front portion. The third floor is coupled to the rear portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus attachable to a vehicle having a flatbed support surface and a hitch receiver to assist with loading and unloading of wheeled items on and off the vehicle. The apparatus may be attached to a vehicle in a ramp configuration. The apparatus may also be attached to a vehicle in a non-ramp configuration such as a support surface configuration for carrying items thereon.

Abstract: A polyhedral sensor target includes multiple surfaces. A housing, such as a vehicle, may include a camera and a distance measurement sensor, such as a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor. The housing may move between different positions during calibration, for instance by being rotated atop a turntable. The camera and distance measurement sensor may both capture data during calibration, from which visual and distance measurement representations of the polyhedral sensor target are identified. The camera and distance measurement sensor are calibrated based on their respective representations, for example by mapping vertices within the representations to the same location.

Abstract: A toolbox accessory system for organizing and utilizing a utility box of a truck. The toolbox accessory system comprises one or more rail assemblies attached to one or more back walls of the utility box. The toolbox accessory system comprises one or more accessory assemblies configured to selectively attach to the one or more rail assemblies. The one or more accessory assemblies are configured to selectively store tools within one or more utility boxes. The one or more accessory assemblies are attached in a vertical configuration along the one or more back walls of the one or more utility boxes. A box shell comprises the one or more back walls, a top portion, a bottom portion, two side walls, and a front opening.

Abstract: A plastics cover for a motor vehicle includes a visible side, an inner side, and a carrier side. The carrier layer is composed of a transparent polymer material, which has a continuous and constant basic wall thickness and at least one of an arrow-shaped, tetrahedral, pyramidal, conical, or cuboidal recess at which at least one wall thickness variation is formed on the inner side of the carrier layer. The finishing layer which is arranged on a visible surface of the carrier layer. The finishing layer comprises a transparent polymer material.

Abstract: A water channel structure for a motor vehicle includes a water channel side wall where the water channel sidewall has an overlap region which is arrangeable in the motor vehicle overlapping a side wall of a motor vehicle body in an overlap plane. A set-off region is disposed on the overlap region where at least a part of the set-off region is spaced apart from the overlap plane.

Abstract: A three-dimensional, vacuum thermal insulating element comprising a compressed three-dimensional porous structure, an envelope closed in an airtight manner comprising a thermoformable barrier wall, enclosing the porous structure, which is interposed between two major surfaces of the barrier wall, and where, at outside ambient temperature and pressure, a pressure between less than 105 Pa and more than 10?2 Pa prevails. The barrier wall is thermoformed at said the two major surfaces, between which the porous structure is bent-shaped and/or has reliefs and/or depressions.

Abstract: A cover (1) for a pressure-limiting valve arrangement of a vehicle, wherein the cover (1) has at least one side wall (2a, 2b, 2c), preferably at least two side walls, and has a wall region (3) serving as a lid region of the cover (1), wherein the cover (1) is transferable from a state of manufacture into a state of use, wherein, in the state of manufacture, the at least one side wall (2a, 2b, 2c) and the wall region (3) serving as a lid region are situated at least substantially and/or at least regionally in a common plane, and wherein, in the state of use, the at least one side wall (2a, 2b, 2c) and the wall region (3) serving as a lid region are situated in mutually different planes.

Abstract: A method and a device with which a license plate can be produced in a favorable fashion. This is achieved by assigning a sticker to a license plate body of the license plate or to a metal plate in order to produce a multiplicity of license plate bodies. Very precise positioning of a data carrier in a receptacle of a license plate body of a license plate is particularly costly. Increased fabrication costs are to be expected owing to the necessary precision and the associated complexity of the production process of a license plate having a data carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides a noise filter that can provide a wire linking a power source and a load along a desired path regardless of an installation location of the noise filter. A noise filter is connected to a wire of a wire harness linking a power source and a load and eliminates noise transmitted from the power source to the load. The noise filter includes a housing, a capacitor that is housed inside the housing, a ground terminal that is connected to the capacitor, and a noise filter wire that has a first end connected directly to the capacitor and a second end connected by splicing to a middle portion of the wire of the wire harness.

Abstract: A shock absorber for damping movement of a wheel suspension system of a vehicle can include a damper tube, a piston, a damping adjustment assembly, and a protective cover. The damper tube can contain a fluid. The piston can be located in the damper tube so as to accommodate relative movement between the damper tube and the piston. The damping adjustment assembly can be connected to the damper tube, and can include a reservoir, a solenoid valve, and a wire harness connection. The solenoid valve can be in fluid communication with each of the reservoir and the damper tube and configured to selectively open and close fluid communication between the reservoir and the damper tube. The wire harness connection can be in electrical communication with the solenoid valve. The protective cover can contain the wire harness connection.

Abstract: A power supply system includes an onboard rectifier that may be disposed onboard an electric vehicle. The onboard rectifier is configured to receive an alternating current conducted from a power generating station via a transmission line at a frequency that is at least a utility power line frequency. The onboard rectifier may change the alternating current into a direct current and to output the direct current to an electric propulsion system of the electric vehicle to power the propulsion system and propel the electric vehicle.

Abstract: In a power supply system, a first route includes a first power supply connected to a first load. A second route includes a second power supply connected to a second load. A connection path connects the first and second routes at a connection point. The first power supply includes a voltage generator generating an operating voltage operating the first and second loads. The second power supply includes an electrical storage device charging based on power supplied from the voltage generator. A switching circuit includes a first switch having a diode component with an anode and a cathode being directed to the electrical storage device and the connection path, respectively, and is disposed between the connection point and the electrical storage device. A switch state controller outputs a switch-off command to the first switch when the electrical storage device is in the fully charged condition.

Abstract: An increase in the capacity of a power storage unit is effectively suppressed. An in-vehicle backup power source control apparatus includes a discharge unit, a control unit, and a temperature obtaining unit. The control unit controls a discharge operation such that an output voltage of the discharge unit reaches a target voltage. The temperature obtaining unit obtains the temperature of a power storage unit. When the temperature obtained by the temperature obtaining unit is within a predetermined first temperature range, the control unit sets the target voltage to a first target voltage, and when the temperature obtained by the temperature obtaining unit is within a predetermined second temperature range that is higher than the first temperature range, the control unit sets the target voltage to a second target voltage that is higher than first target voltage.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a scent discharge device configured to discharge a scent into a vehicle cabin. When a shift position is a travel position, the scent discharge device is controlled such that a first scent is discharged into the vehicle cabin, and when the shift position is a non-travel position, the control on the scent discharge device is changed from the control performed when the shift position is the travel position to a different control. Hereby, when the shift position is the travel position, the first scent is discharged. This makes is possible to restrain drowsiness of a driver while the driver is driving.

Abstract: A digital assistant is determined from a plurality of digital assistants in a vehicle for performing a vehicle function. A speech message of a vehicle occupant is received via a digital assistant from the plurality of digital assistants in the vehicle. A command of the speech message is ascertained via the digital assistant. An execution authorization of the vehicle occupant is determined for the command of the speech message via the digital assistant. If the vehicle occupant has an execution authorization for the command of the speech message, command of the speech message is executed via the digital assistant in order perform the vehicle function in the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle may include a body including a rear surface defining an opening, a door configured to open and close the opening, and a rear bumper reinforcement fixed to a portion of the body located below the opening via a crash box. The body may include a lower back reinforcement extending in a vehicle widthwise direction along a lower edge of the opening and at least a part of the lower back reinforcement may be located directly above the rear bumper reinforcement in a vehicle height direction.

Abstract: A bumper system (4) for a motor vehicle comprising a cross beam (1) which is globally orientated in a transverse direction (Y), said cross beam comprising a front wall (6) adapted to receive a crash impact force and a rear wall (5) opposed and spaced from said front wall, at least one absorber (2), at least an intermediate component (3) to attach the absorber (2) to the cross beam (1), said intermediate component (3) being connected to the rear wall (5) through a first contact area (10), distant from a longitudinal axis (LL), by an internal component distance, called Lin, and an external component distance, called Lout, which corresponds respectively to the minimum and maximum distance between said first contact area (10) and the longitudinal axis (LL), said longitudinal axis (LL) passing at mid width of the cross beam and being perpendicular to the transverse direction (Y), said intermediate component (3) being connected to the absorber (2) through a second contact area (20) distant from the longitudinal axi

Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to a system for preventing the automatic retraction of a seatbelt. The system generally includes one or more processors, one or more host vehicle status sensors, one or more seatbelt braking mechanisms, and one or more memory modules. The one or more host vehicle status sensors output a status signal that a host vehicle is stopped an off-road driving condition. The one or more memory modules store logic that causes the one or more processors to determine that the host vehicle is in the off-road driving condition based on the status signal output by the one or more host vehicle status sensors and activate the one or more seatbelt braking mechanisms in response to detecting the host vehicle is in the off-road driving condition to prevent automatic retraction of the seatbelt.

Abstract: A column cover unit may include: a column cover configured to cover a steering column of a vehicle and comprising a first cover portion and a second cover portion, wherein a boundary between the first cover portion and the second cover portion extends from a front end of the column cover at a front portion of the vehicle toward a rear portion of the vehicle; and a contact member configured to separate the first cover portion and the second cover portion from each other at the boundary by contacting the column cover when the column cover is moved toward the front portion of the vehicle with the steering column.

Abstract: A driver seat airbag apparatus may include: a mounting plate having a housing space formed at the front thereof; a cover having an insertion part and a pressing part, wherein the insertion part is formed at the rear of the cover and inserted into the housing space, and the pressing part is formed at the front of the insertion part; and a coupling part formed at each of the mounting plate and the outer surface of the insertion part, and comprising a male portion and a female portion that are locked to each other when the insertion part is inserted into the housing space.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a driver's side airbag device where an internal diffuser and an airbag cushion can be stitched so as to be able to promptly break. [Resolution] A driver's side airbag device 100 is provided with a diffuser 124 that is contained in an airbag cushion 104 and straightens gas flow from an inflator 112. The diffuser 124 has a connecting part 136 that is connected to the inflator 112 and one or a plurality of supply ports that supply gas received from the inflator 112 into the airbag cushion 104. The supply ports include a passenger side supply port 148 that overlaps at a predetermined location of the occupant side panel 120 of the airbag cushion 104 with the diffuser 124 contained therein. The driver's side airbag device 100 is further provided with a temporary stitched part 150 that breakably stitches the diffuser 124 and a predetermined portion of the occupant side panel 120 of the airbag cushion 104 across the occupant side supply opening 148 of the diffuser 124.

Abstract: To provide an airbag apparatus capable of quickly and assuredly restraining a passenger. In particular, to make it possible to deploy an airbag in a large area to cover the front surface of the steering wheel quickly and smoothly at the initial stage of deploying the airbag. Moreover, to simplify the compression step of the airbag, thereby reducing manufacturing costs. An airbag apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention is configured such that the airbag is housed as a compressed body which is compressed to collapse. The second aspect of the present invention is a method for manufacturing an airbag apparatus, wherein the method includes the step of forming a compressed body of an airbag by compressing the airbag so as to collapse the airbag without rolling or folding the airbag.

Abstract: To improve workability when attaching an airbag module disposed in a side portion of a vehicle seat from a seat back side. A vehicle seat (S) includes: a side frame (13) which constitutes a side portion of a seat back frame (10); a bracket (20) which includes an attachment portion (21) attached to a side surface of the side frame (13) on a seat inner side and a back protrusion portion (22) protruding backward from the attachment portion (21); and an airbag module (30) which includes a retainer (34) fixed to the back protrusion portion (22).

Abstract: A vehicle seat device includes: an expansion and contraction pattern setting unit that sets an expansion and contraction pattern of each air bag for air bags which are expanded to press a seat skin from an inside; an adjustment position detection unit that detects an adjustment position of a seat element constituting a seat for the seat provided with each of the air bags; and a pressing operation reduction region estimation unit that estimates an existence of a pressing operation reduction region where a pressing operation of the seat skin due to the expansion of the air bag is reduced based on the adjustment position of the seat element. When the existence of the pressing operation reduction region is estimated, the expansion and contraction pattern setting unit sets the expansion and contraction pattern excluding the air bag located in the pressing operation reduction region among the respective air bags.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to provide a multilayer film for use in an air bag, which provides sufficient adhesiveness and blocking tendency in a well-balanced manner. The multilayer film for use in an air bag according to the present disclosure includes an adhesive layer and an outer layer. The adhesive layer includes a resin having a glass transition temperature from 0° C. to 80° C. and a melting point from 100° C. to 160° C. The outer layer includes a resin having a melting point higher than the melting point of the resin included in the adhesive layer by 20° C. or higher. Further, an air bag according to the present disclosure includes a synthetic fiber fabric and the aforementioned multilayer film for use in an air bag, in which the adhesive layer in multilayer film is laminated with the synthetic fiber fabric.

Abstract: Airbag cushion wrapper and related airbag assemblies, along with related assembly/manufacturing methods. In some embodiments, the airbag cushion assembly may comprise an airbag cushion and an inflator comprising an inflator wire. A wrapper may extend about the airbag cushion, which wrapper may comprise a first section wrapped about the airbag cushion in a first direction and a second section coupled with the first section, the second section being wrapped about the airbag cushion in a second direction opposite the first direction and such that the first section extends at least partially within the second section.