Abstract: A device for constraining rotational motion of an actuator such as a seat actuator during a dynamic event. The device includes a first part attachable to a fixed frame member and carrying a first clip, and a second part attachable to an actuator and carrying a second clip. Prior to and following a dynamic event sufficient to cause actuator rotational motion the first clip and the second clip are disengaged. During the dynamic event the second clip is configured to engage the first clip to momentarily stop rotational motion of the actuator such that load on the actuator passes through the actuator shaft into the frame. In embodiments, the device is configured to minimize actuator deformation during a dynamic event while allowing a full range of standard motion during normal use of the actuator.

Abstract: In a cushion skin, left and right side surface skin front portions are fixed to a cushion frame of the seat cushion. The left and right side surface skin rear portions are respectively connected to the left and right side surface skin front portions, and each have a lower extending portion extending downward of the rear portion of the cushion pad. The connecting portion is disposed at the lower side of the rear portion of the cushion pad, and connects the distal end portions of each lower extending portion of the left and right side surface skin rear portions in the seat left-right direction. In each lower extending portion, a front side in the seat front-rear direction expands wider outward in the seat left-right direction than a rear side.

Abstract: A blanket for covering a child in a car seat. The blanket comprises one or more coupling elements through which straps of a harness may be passed, thus enabling the blanket and the harness to be fastened tightly around the child, thereby, safely restraining the child.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle seat with a seat part and a backrest part, in which the backrest part has a frame element which encloses an inner surface, and comprises a knitted fabric arranged on the frame element, wherein the knitted fabric, at least in the region of the inner surface, is arranged to be free-swinging on the front side of the frame element and, at least in the region of the inner surface, an upholstery support element is arranged in or on the knitted fabric and is held exclusively by the said knitted fabric, wherein the knitted fabric, at least in the region of the inner surface, provides the sole support and/or upholstery for a seat user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle seat having a seat part and a backrest part, in which the backrest part has a frame element enclosing an inner surface and a knitted fabric arranged on the frame element, the frame element having at least one fastening element on each of at least two opposite inner sides and the knitted fabric each having a fastening element formed complementarily thereto and arranged on the backside, wherein the knitted fabric is fastened to the frame element by the fastening elements in such a way that the knitted fabric at least partially embraces the frame element from the outside inwards starting from a front side of the frame element facing the seat part and is substantially completely tensioned.

Abstract: An armrest arrangement for a vehicle seat structure including a supporting structure and a profiled shaft both fixed to the vehicle, an armrest body with a carrier structure, and a bearing device. The armrest body is mounted by the bearing device on the profiled shaft so as to be pivotably movable relative to the supporting structure about a longitudinal axis of the profiled shaft between a resting position and a supporting position. The carrier structure is held on the bearing device so as to be pivotably movable about the longitudinal axis, and a free end portion of the profiled shaft has a rotationally asymmetrical cross section. The bearing device is axially positioned on the free end portion such that the bearing device is positively connected to the profiled shaft about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A module carrier arrangement for attachment to the seat structure of a motor vehicle seat and for securing pneumatic components or non-pneumatic components has a module carrier with a front side and a rear side opposite the front side. Optionally, the module carrier arrangement has at least one further component, wherein air ducts and/or air duct portions are integrated in the module carrier and/or in the at least one further component.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a tray having a flat tray interior working surface from which a vertical or nearly vertical endless sidewall extends. A substantially flat tray bottom surface opposes the interior working surface. The tray also includes at least one mounting component having a first end extending from the tray and a second end including an attachment configured for removably attaching the tray to an interior component of a vehicle.

Abstract: A tailgate overload protection system for a dump truck is disclosed. The tailgate overload protection system comprises a wire and a safety fastener. The wire is configured to interconnect a rear frame and a tailgate arm of the dump truck. The rear frame is connected to the wire via the safety fastener. The safety fastener is configured to break first when a tailgate of the dump truck is overloaded.

Abstract: A ramp assembly to accommodate a wheel-chaired passenger to enter or exit a motorized vehicle having a conventional floor includes a frame, a ramp, and a side rail assembly. The ramp is slidably coupled to the frame for movement between a stowed position and an extended position. Once extended, the rear end of the ramp is movable between a raised position and a lowered position. The side rail assembly is moveable from a collapsed position to a lifted position as the ramp moves from the lowered position to the raised position.

Abstract: The utility model in question presents a new constructive arrangement introduced in structure for fixation of metal coil and, more particularly, a structure able to be arranged and fixed to a loading platform of any means of transport, and also able to be removed from said loading platform of any means of transport, said structure being developed to increase the safety of the transport of the coil, guarantee that the coil will not shift during transport, facilitate the access to the coil by overhead cranes and avoid the coil unwinding in case of rupture of the binding.

Abstract: Provided is a lamp device installed on the front of a vehicle, and the light device may connect a drive unit to a light source module to thus rotate an optical module, thereby implementing various optical image patterns and also converting the optical image pattern.

Abstract: A drawing processing unit generates multi-gradation light distribution image data that defines a light distribution. The image processing unit executes multiple software processes sequentially. The drawing processing unit self-diagnoses the presence or absence of an abnormality for each software process. The drawing processing unit transmits first diagnostic data that indicates the self-diagnosis results to the auxiliary processor. Furthermore, the drawing processing unit transmits first feedback data based on data generated for each software process to the auxiliary processor. The auxiliary processor diagnoses the presence or absence of an abnormality in the multiple software processes executed by the drawing processing unit based on the first feedback data.

Abstract: A vehicle headlight (1) is equipped with: a light source unit (10) for forming a light distribution pattern which can be changed by light beams emitted from a light source group (130); and a control unit (CO).

Abstract: To improve pedestrian visibility. Provided is a headlight controller connectable to a first headlight and a second headlight spaced apart in a vehicle width direction at the front of the vehicle, the headlight controller including: a rainfall amount detection means installed in the vehicle; and a controller installed in the vehicle, where the controller is connected to the rainfall amount detection means, and the controller carries out control such that when rainfall amount detected by the rainfall amount detection means is equal to or more than a predetermined value, irradiation light from the first headlight becomes relatively darker than irradiation light from the second headlight.

Abstract: To accurately identify positions of preceding vehicles. A vehicle position identification apparatus having a controller, where the controller (a) acquires position data of each forward vehicle, each position data including a left side position and a right side position of each forward vehicle, and (b) for each position data at a first time and a second time, associates the left side position with a first axis and the right side position with a second axis and obtains a distance between each of the position data on coordinates, or obtains the amount of change in the left side position along the first axis and the amount of change in the right side position along the second axis, and based on the distance or each of the amount of change, identifies a correspondence relationship between each of the position data and each forward vehicle and generates data which indicates the correspondence relationship.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An auxiliary third brake light which is installed on a truck bed enclosure or frame is disclosed. The auxiliary third brake light is not physically secured by adhesive or mechanical fastener to the truck bed, cab or body or any part of the truck. The parts of the auxiliary third brake light mounted to the truck bed cover and contact the truck bed, cab or body is pressed into contact. When the truck bed cover is collapsed or removed, the user can have full use of the truck bed. The parts of the auxiliary third brake light that contact the truck bed, cab or body are pulled off therefrom. When the truck bed cover is deployed to the erected position, the parts of the third brake light that contact the truck bed, cab or body are properly repositioned back into position.

Abstract: An illumination module for highlighting a region of a vehicle component, such as a charging or tank recess or a handle assembly, includes a light source support having at least one light source and a housing, in which the light source support with the at least one light source is received. The housing includes a light outlet region, via which light can be decoupled from the housing. The illumination module further includes a light diffuser optically coupled to the light outlet region of the housing, which diffuser includes a first light outlet region, via which light can be decoupled for direct illumination or highlighting of the region of the vehicle component and which includes a second light outlet region, which is spatially separated from the first light outlet region via which signal light can be decoupled.

Abstract: A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head accommodating a mirror reflective element and an illumination module, which includes a light source, a first mask, and a second mask. When the light source is powered, emitted light that passes through the first mask is a first color and emitted light that passes through the second mask is a second color. With the mirror assembly mounted at a vehicle, and when the light source is powered to emit light, light emitted by the light source passes through the first mask to project a first projected image onto a ground region and passes through the second mask to project a second projected image onto the ground region. The first projected image includes a first logo portion having the first color, and the second projected image includes a second logo portion having the second color.

Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a fixing portion to which a lamp is fixed, and a support portion that supports the fixing portion and is capable of switching a position of the fixing portion between a use position where at least a portion of the lamp is located outside a vehicle body with respect to a fender and a storage position where the lamp is located inside the vehicle body with respect to the fender.

Abstract: A light-emitting fabric includes light-guiding threads woven thereinto. The light-guiding threads are side-emitting light-guiding threads having a core-cladding structure. At least a part of the claddings of the light-guiding threads exposed on the side of a design surface of the light-emitting fabric is processed with blast-grinding. The interior material for vehicles includes the light-emitting fabric. A method of producing a light-emitting fabric includes blast-grinding at least a part of the claddings of light-guiding threads exposed on the side of a design surface of a fabric to be made into the light-emitting fabric.

Abstract: A trailer sideswipe avoidance system for a vehicle towing a trailer includes a sensor system configured to detect an object in an operating environment of the vehicle. The trailer sideswipe avoidance system also includes a controller that processes information received from the sensor system to determine whether an object detected in the operating environment of the vehicle is in a forward travel path of the towed trailer as the vehicle turns. The trailer sideswipe avoidance system further includes a visual display that displays bird's eye view representations of the vehicle and the trailer and a collision warning band that extends around at least a portion of the bird's eye view representation of the trailer. A portion of the collision warning band changes color based on the controller determining that the object is in the travel path of the towed trailer.

Abstract: A rear warning system for a vehicle and a control method thereof are introduced, and the control method includes activating a rear cross-traffic collision prevention function, collecting, upon the activation of the rear cross-traffic collision prevention function being activated, road information between the vehicle and a target vehicle present in a rear or rear side of the vehicle using at least one of sensors installed in the vehicle, and controlling the rear cross-traffic collision prevention function based on a probability of intrusion of the target vehicle into an expected driving lane of the vehicle when the vehicle is reversing, the probability of intrusion being determined based on the collected road information.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for vehicle exit assistance includes analyzing interior cabin data originating from a vehicle sensing system to detect a position and/or movement of a person in a cabin of a vehicle. The computer-implemented method includes determining, based on the detected position and/or movement of the person, a door opening act indicative of an intention of the person to exit the vehicle. The computer-implemented method includes determining, based on exterior environment data collected from the vehicle sensing system, an object in a vicinity of the vehicle. The computer-implemented method includes determining a vehicle exit score based on the object and the door opening act. The computer-implemented method includes outputting, based on the vehicle exit score, a control signal to a vehicle assistance system of the vehicle to control vehicle exit of the person.

Abstract: Specifically programmed, integrated motor vehicle dangerous driving warning and control system and methods comprising at least one specialized communication computer machine including electronic artificial intelligence expert system decision making capability further comprising one or more motor vehicle electronic sensors for monitoring the motor vehicle and for monitoring activities of the driver and/or passengers including activities related to the use of cellular telephones and/or other wireless communication devices and further comprising electronic communications transceiver assemblies for communications with external sensor networks for monitoring dangerous driving situations, weather conditions, roadway conditions, pedestrian congestion and motor vehicle traffic congestion conditions to derive warning and/or control signals for warning the driver of dangerous driving situations and/or for controlling the motor vehicle driver use of a cellular telephone and/or other wireless communication devices.

Abstract: A camera monitor system for a vehicle includes at least one forward facing camera that has a field of view that at least partially encompasses a route of forward travel of the vehicle. A camera monitor system (CMS) is configured to receive a video feed from the at least one forward facing camera. The CMS includes a processor and a memory, the memory stores instructions for causing the processor to identify a clearance object in the video feed, for causing the processor to determine a clearance height of the clearance object from the video feed, and compare the clearance height of the clearance object to a height of a trailer, and initiate a response in response to the clearance height of the object being less than or equal to the clearance height of the trailer.

Abstract: A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head and a mounting base configured to mount the mirror assembly at a side of a vehicle. The mirror head accommodates a reflective element and an indicator module. With the vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly mounted at the side of the vehicle, and responsive to actuation by a driver of the vehicle of a turn signal input of the plurality of inputs, the indicator module projects a turn signal icon onto the ground proximate the side of the vehicle. With the vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly mounted at the side of the vehicle, and responsive to another input of the plurality of inputs, the indicator module projects another icon onto the ground proximate the side of the vehicle. The other icon projected onto the ground is a different color than the turn signal icon projected onto the ground.

Abstract: The present disclosure refers to a retainer assembly adapted to be installed between a base assembly of an exterior rear view device and a vehicle to which the exterior rear view device is mounted, the retainer assembly, comprising a retainer means adapted to be mounted on one side to a door attachment portion of a base frame of the base assembly and on the opposite side to a door panel of the vehicle, wherein the retainer means is provided with at least one opening for allowing at least one datum structural element of the door attachment portion of the base frame to pass thereto, and at least one guiding projection and/or at least one guiding channel portion for providing at least part of a guiding channel for routing and/or guiding at least one harness from the vehicle to an electric component of the rear view device, and/or at least one sealing portion for covering at least a portion of the at least one harness.

Abstract: A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head accommodating a mirror reflective element, a support structure configured for attachment at a side of a vehicle, and an adjustment mechanism operable to move the mirror head along the support structure between a retracted position and an extended position. A shutoff device includes a base portion and a movable portion movably disposed at the base portion. With the adjustment mechanism operating to move the mirror head along the support structure, the shutoff device stops movement of the mirror head toward the retracted position responsive to the movable portion engaging a first electrical element at a first end region of the base portion, and stops movement of the mirror head toward the extended position responsive to the movable portion engaging a second electrical element at a second end region of the base portion.

Abstract: A method for assembling an electrochromic mirror reflective element includes providing front and rear glass substrates, disposing a transparent electrically conductive coating at a second surface of the front glass substrate, and disposing an electrically conductive coating at a third surface of the rear glass substrate. The front and rear glass substrates are joined via a perimeter seal and an electrochromic medium is disposed within an interpane cavity established between the front glass substrate and the rear glass substrate and bounded by the perimeter seal. With the front glass substrate joined with the rear glass substrate, and with the electrochromic medium disposed within the interpane cavity, the first and second perimeter edges are ground to round the first and second perimeter edges to provide a rounded perimeter edge of the electrochromic mirror reflective element that has a radius of curvature of at least 2.5 mm.

Abstract: A vehicular camera unit includes a camera housing, an oblique forward-facing camera, and an oblique rearward-facing camera. The camera housing is attached to a side of a vehicle. The oblique forward-facing camera is provided in the camera housing. The oblique rearward-facing camera is provided in the camera housing. The oblique rearward-facing camera is disposed forward of the oblique forward-facing camera and on an outer side of the oblique forward-facing camera in a vehicle width direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A medium duty commercial vehicle with a walk-in cab chassis and a drivetrain. The walk-in cab chassis includes a pair of chassis rails with a plurality of front wheels and a plurality of rear wheels extending therefrom. The cab chassis includes a cab with interior side steps that are accessible by side doors. The side doors protect the interior side steps from weather elements. The drivetrain is configured to drive one or more of the plurality of front wheels and/or the plurality of rear wheels.

Abstract: An auxiliary storage box is detachable and storable in a storage box provided in a vehicle interior. The auxiliary storage box includes: an auxiliary box body; and an auxiliary box attachment. The auxiliary box body is storable inside the storage box. The auxiliary box attachment is detachably attached to the auxiliary box body and capable of supporting an auxiliary item used in combination with the auxiliary box body outside the auxiliary box body.

Abstract: A glove box for a vehicle includes a bin having an upper rim and defining a storage cavity accessible via an opening defined by the upper rim. The glove box further includes a retainer pivotably coupled to the bin and operable to pivot relative to the bin between a first position and a second position. In the first position, a portion of the retainer is positioned within the storage cavity. In the second position, the retainer is positioned wholly outside of the storage cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roof rack for a motor vehicle, having at least one roof rail and at least one fastener for end fastening of the roof rail to a roof of the motor vehicle, the fastener having a fastening device, which is fastened to the roof rail and can be fastened to the roof, and an adapter component, which at least partially accommodates the fastening device. According to the invention, the adapter component is in the form of an injection moulded component, and the fastening device is present in overmoulded form in the adapter component. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle with a roof and a roof rack attached to the roof, as well as a method for producing a roof rack.

Abstract: Provided are embodiments of systems, devices and methods for lightweight, modular carrier rack and storage systems for vehicles, for example, carrier rack systems that may be integrated into or may be attached to a vehicle. The system may include a carrier bar and a universal mount coupled to the carrier bar. The universal mount may provide charging contacts, and one or more data transfer points.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods, of securing and transporting cargo and items using a vehicle including modular carrier racks and various engagement components and features.

Abstract: An auxiliary storage box is stored inside a storage box including a box body and a lid body and is detachable from the storage box. The auxiliary storage box includes: an auxiliary box body; an auxiliary lid body; and a lid receiving portion. The auxiliary box body is detachable and stored inside the box body. The auxiliary lid body is detachably held on a back surface side of the lid body in such a manner that a first surface faces the auxiliary box body. The auxiliary lid body closes an opening of the auxiliary box body when the lid body closes the box body. The lid receiving portion is disposed in the opening in an upper portion of the auxiliary box body. The first surface of the auxiliary lid body elastically contacts the lid receiving portion to seal the opening when the auxiliary lid body closes the opening.

Abstract: Catalytic converter guard systems and related methods are provided for inhibiting access to a catalytic converter on a motor vehicle. The catalytic converter guard can include a set of mounting brackets and a cage. The set of mounting brackets can be coupled to a frame rail of the motor vehicle to at least partly surround the catalytic converter with the cage.

Abstract: A mount device for receiving a flag pole is described. The mount device is attachable to a trailer hitch such as a gooseneck hitch or a fifth wheel hitch, which is installed on a vehicle. The mount device includes a connecting tube for inserting into a hitch ball receiving aperture of the trailer hitch. The connecting tube has a top end defining a top aperture. The mount device also includes a receiving tube for inserting into the connecting tube. The receiving tube has a top end defining a top aperture for receiving a flag pole by inserting the flag pole into the aperture of the receiving tube.

Abstract: A component assembly for a vehicle. The component assembly has at least one retaining element for the direct or indirect connection of at least two components to a load-bearing vehicle structure, wherein the retaining element has a recess. The first component has at least one mounting aid inserted into the recess. The second component has at least one external projection facing the retaining element, which is mounted in the same recess of the retaining element in the mounted state.

Abstract: A holding device for a vehicle includes at least one base plate configured to support an object, and a cavity formed in a body of the holding device. The holding device is configured to receive the base plate and to at least partially receive the object being supported by the base plate. The holding device is configured to alter a position of the base plate within the cavity depending on the object.

Abstract: A movable modular truck toolbox mounting lift system for lifting and repositioning a modular accessory (e.g., toolbox, container, cooler, platform) of a vehicle (e.g., truck, UTV) to enable access to the modular accessory without requiring an entry into the vehicle, a vehicle storage area, or a truck bed. The system has driver side and passenger side support plates pivotably connected to a pair of arms, which are in turn pivotably connected to each other to and upon movement (extension) of one arm pair, the modular assembly transits up and backward within the storage area. The system may be operated via actuators and/or motors to rotate the arms and lift/reposition the modular accessory. The modular accessory may be a toolbox, cabinetry toolbox, or a tray for receiving a plurality of modular accessories. A method of installing and using the system to lift and reposition a modular accessory in a vehicle.

Abstract: A mounting system and a kit for installing an accessory on a vehicle are disclosed. The mounting system has a base including a foot portion and a first interface portion. The base defines an axis extending through the first interface portion. The mounting system has an interchangeable swivel member including a second interface portion and an accessory portion. The first interface portion and the second interface portion being configured to selectively engage each other in a first configuration and a second configuration. The mounting system has a resilient connection assembly configured to resiliently connect the interchangeable swivel member to the base. The resilient connection assembly includes a biasing element configured to exert a biasing force to axially bias the first interface portion towards the second interface portion.

Abstract: A fastening clamp for fastening a molded headliner to a vehicle roof, in particular a panoramic or sliding roof, having a base element which is formed plate-shaped. Two support elements are arranged opposite one another and extend away from the base element and at least substantially towards one another. A latching element projects from the support element and is arranged on each support element for latching the fastening clamp to the molded headliner or to the vehicle roof. The respective latching element has, spaced from the base element, a latching lug for engaging behind an edge section of the molded headliner or of the vehicle roof, and the respective latching lug projects from the outer side of the support element, which side faces away from the opposite support element.

Abstract: An applique arrangement for a vehicle surface, particularly an outer vehicle surface in a pillar region, comprises an applique having a panel portion that extends essentially along a first direction and a second direction transverse to the first direction and has a first inner portion, and a margin seal which extends along an edge of the applique in the second direction. The panel portion has a panel outer surface for forming a part of the vehicle surface. The first inner portion extends essentially in parallel to the margin seal and projects from the panel portion essentially in a third direction which is transverse to the first and second directions. The margin seal has a plurality of holding portions which are aligned along the direction of extension of the margin seal, and which are arranged at a distance from each other. The first inner portion of the applique has a plurality of receiving portions for receiving respective ones of the holding portions of the margin seal.

Abstract: A UTV heat shield assembly having a first side comprising a heat-resistant material and a second side comprising a canvas material, the heat shield being pliable and having a base, rear wall and two opposing side walls such that the heat shield has dimensions configured to receive a seat bottom of a UTV thereon and fit over an opening to an engine bay of the UTV. The rear wall blocks a gap between the seat bottom and a seat back of the UTV and the two opposing side walls block gaps on sides of the seat bottom while the base covers the opening to the engine bay such that when installed the heat shield substantially seals the engine bay off preventing a flow of hot air from the engine bay into a seating area of the UTV.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method whereas the sewage dumping process for an RV is a more sanitary process keeping people from coming in direct contact with raw sewage and bacteria from un-sanitized hoses.

Abstract: A clamp (10) according to one aspect of the present disclosure, which secures an electric wire (5) to an attachment target such as a vehicle door, comprises a secured part (13) secured to an attachment target such as a body and a holding part (14) that holds the electric wire (5) in a selected position along the height of the secured part (13). The clamp (10) comprises a height adjustment mechanism (15) that attaches the holding part (14) to the secured part (13) such that the position of the holding part (14) can be selected along the height of the secured part (13). The height adjustment mechanism (15) is a structure for setting, as appropriate, the engagement combination of a first protrusion (29) and a second protrusion (30) to adjust the height position.