Abstract: A car seat abandonment prevention system for alarming a driver of the presence of a child within a vehicle by sending a signal to a mobile device includes a vehicle having a driver seat and a back seat. A car seat is removably attached to a base to define a safety seat. A door position sensor is mounted to the vehicle and is activated when a driver positions a driver door of the vehicle in a closed position or in an open position. A seat position sensor is mounted to the safety seat and is activated when the driver attaches the car seat to the base of the safety seat or removes the car seat from the base of the safety seat.

Abstract: A device is provided for anchoring a seat of a motor vehicle on a vehicle floor, wherein, on its lower side, the seat has at least one seat rail which extends in an X-direction of the motor vehicle. An adapter plate is arranged underneath at one end of the seat rail in a Z-direction, which adapter plate has a first hook which extends at one end of the seat rail downwards in the Z-direction and back again in the X-direction of the seat rail. The vehicle floor has an attachment pot, with a first aperture and a second aperture which extend in the X-direction. The first hook can be introduced downwards in the Z-direction into the first aperture and can be displaced in the X-direction until the hook is hooked onto a stop which is arranged within the attachment pot and is oriented in a Y-direction. One and the same device can be used for seats of different widths, and can be used for different Y-positions of the seat reference point in different vehicle derivatives.

Abstract: The invention discloses an electric angle adjustment device comprising a motor, a rotating member, a sliding member, and an intermediate transmission assembly. The motor is disposed on one of the seat body and the base, and an output shaft of the motor extends along a left-right direction or up-down direction of the base, such that the output shaft of the motor is arranged intersecting with the rotating member. The sliding member is assembled on the other one of the seat body and the base, the sliding member is also slidably arranged on the rotating member; the intermediate transmission assembly is assembled on both the output shaft of the motor and the rotating member; wherein the motor drives the rotating member to rotate through the intermediate transmission assembly, and the rotating member in rotating brings the sliding member to slide on the rotating member.

Abstract: A vehicle seat for an autonomously driven motor vehicle may have a seat substructure and a backrest which is articulated on the seat substructure. The seat substructure may have a base, a seat frame and adjustment kinematics which are effective between the base and the seat frame. The adjustment kinematics may have a first front swing arm, a second front swing arm and a rear swing arm. An angle between the first front swing arm and the second front swing arm may be adjustable by a linear drive. A first articulation point of the linear drive is articulated on the base to be pivotable about a sixth rotation axis. A second articulation point of the linear drive may be articulated on the second front swing arm to be pivotable about a seventh rotation axis.

Abstract: A seat for a vehicle includes support links enabling a rotating motion and a sliding motion between a seat frame and seat rails, the support links being mounted so that the seat may be rotated in the forward and rearward directions as in a seesaw motion about a shaft of the vehicle in a width direction of the vehicle, so as to easily implement a facing mode posture, in which passengers sit facing each other, a relaxed comfort posture, etc.

Abstract: A power swivel device for a vehicle seat is configured to perform both swivel and monopost functions of the vehicle seat. The power swivel device includes a motor configured to swivel the seat and a reduction gear device configured to increase output torque of the motor, which are stacked in a vertical direction on a bottom of the seat. The power swivel device includes a lower housing; an upper housing stacked on and assembled to the lower housing; an eccentric shaft rotatably disposed relative to the lower housing and the upper housing; a motor driving unit mounted between the lower housing and the eccentric shaft; the reduction gear device installed between the upper housing and the eccentric shaft; and a swivel plate rotatably mounted on the reduction gear device and connected to a seat cushion frame.

Abstract: A height adjustment device and a swivel device for a vehicle seat are configured to adjust seat height and swivel the vehicle seat. The height adjustment device includes a first reduction gear device disposed at a bottom of the vehicle seat and configured to increase output torque of a first motor and a lifting device engaged with the first reduction gear device and configured to move the seat upwards or downwards, and the swivel device includes a motor driving unit disposed at a bottom of the height adjustment device and a second reduction gear device configured to increase output torque of the motor driving unit, thereby making it possible not only to selectively perform seat height adjustment and swivel operation, but also to perform a monopost function of the seat in a state in which the height adjustment device and the swivel device are stacked in a vertical direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a base for a child safety seat. The base includes a base bracket, an operating assembly and a telescopic tube. The operating assembly includes a locking piece connected to the base bracket, and the telescopic tube is provided with a plurality of locking portions along a length direction thereof. The locking portions is capable of being operated to engage with the locking portion, such that the telescopic tube and the base bracket are mutually locked. The locking member is capable of being operated to disengage from the locking portion, such that the telescopic tube and the base bracket are capable of sliding relative to each other. The base for the child safety seat has a simple structure and a low manufacturing cost.

Abstract: A vehicle seat for a motor vehicle has a backrest frame with a back region and at least one lateral region, and at least one force converter. The force converter has an impact region arranged on the lateral region for absorbing an input force, a deflecting region, and a thrust region arranged on the back region for outputting an output force. The force converter converts the input force into the output force. The impact region is designed such that in the event of a lateral impact, the impact region contacts a vehicle occupant, and the input force caused by the inertia of the vehicle occupant thus produces an input displacement of the impact region relative to the lateral region. The deflecting region is designed such that the input force absorbed by the impact region and the input displacement are deflected onto the thrust region.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the invention, a cushion cover system is provided. The cushion cover system includes a removable cushion covers. The removable cushion covers include a slipcover having a top portion opposite a bottom portion. A peripheral opening is defined by the bottom portion of the slipcover. The removable cushion cover includes at least one buckle operable to secure a first side of the peripheral opening to a second side of the peripheral opening of the slipcover. The slipcovers are operable to receive and secure a cushion through the peripheral opening in the bottom portion of the backrest slipcover and the buckle is operable to secure the backrest cushion within the backrest slipcover.

Abstract: A head rest cover for providing a low friction surface on a head rest of a seat is provided. Friction alopecia, or hair loss caused by friction against hair, can be a problem at the rear of the head for those who spend time leaning their head against a headrest of a seat, such as a vehicle seat while driving, or any other seat. The present disclosure prevents friction alopecia by providing a smooth silk surface on which to rest one's head while seated which prevents the friction that leads to hair loss.

Abstract: An assembly is provided with a manifold with an inlet, and a plurality of outlets in fluid communication with the inlet. A valve is in cooperation with the plurality of outlets and operable to a plurality of positions wherein in each of the plurality of positions, one of the plurality of outlets is open and others of the plurality of outlets are closed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle-mounted detachable lumbar support pillow structure capable of being adjusted upwards and downwards, including a car seat backrest, a sliding assembly, a connecting member and a car seat cushion, where the sliding assembly is embedded and mounted in the car seat backrest, the car seat cushion is mounted in front of the car seat backrest, and the connecting member is disposed between the sliding assembly and the car seat cushion; and one end of the connecting member is fixedly connected to the car seat cushion, and the other end of the connecting member is detachably connected to the sliding assembly.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle has at least one seat device in the front region, which can be arranged in a driving position for driving the recreational vehicle and in at least one rest position different from the driving position. At least one upholstery extension is provided and the upholstery extension is designed in such a way that it fits into the at least one seat device at least in the rest position.

Abstract: A headrest which is designed to at least partially surround a head. The headrest has a device for noise suppression, which is arranged on a side of the headrest (facing toward a head position.

Abstract: An emptying device for a medium line of a vehicle, such as a recreational vehicle, can be connected between a medium tank of the vehicle and the medium line to be emptied. A first non-return valve is arranged in a first connecting line between the medium tank and the medium line to be emptied and permits a flow of the medium from the medium tank into the medium line, but blocks a reverse flow. A second connecting line opens into the first connecting line downstream of the first non-return valve. The second connecting line, for emptying the medium line, can be connected to a pressure medium source and can be acted upon by the pressure medium in order to empty the medium line. There is also described a medium installation of a vehicle and a corresponding vehicle.

Abstract: A dry bulk material transport system for the modular transport and unloading of dry bulk material, the dry bulk material transport system comprises a transport container, a storage container, and a pneumatic bulk material outflow system. The transport container comprises a transport container shell, a transport container support frame fixed to the transport container shell, a transport container outlet disposed at a bottom of the transport container shell, and a transport container outlet valve rotatable between an open position and a closed position. The storage container comprises storage container shell, a receiving frame fixed to the storage container shell and configured to receive the transport container support frame, a storage container inlet disposed at the top of the storage container shell, and a plurality of storage container outlet valves movable between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a ratchet strap comprising a locking mechanism. The first and second arms of the ratchet strap are configurable for disposition in a locking-ready relationship. While the first and second arms are disposed in the locking-ready relationship, the locking mechanism is configurable for disposition in a locking effective configuration and a locking ineffective configuration. While the first and second arms are disposed in the locking-ready relationship, and the locking mechanism is disposed in the locking effective configuration, rotation of the first arm, relative to the second arm, in a first direction or second opposite direction, is opposed. While the first and second arms are disposed in the locking-ready relationship, and the locking mechanism is disposed in the locking ineffective configuration, there is an absence of opposition of rotation of the first arm, relative to the second arm, in the first direction, by the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A cornering light device for a vehicle projection module is presented, the cornering light device comprising: a light source for emitting a light beam; at least one narrowing device for narrowing the light beam; and a guide element having a light emitting section at a first end and an output section at a second end, the guide element guiding the light beam from the light emitting section in the direction of the output section; wherein the second end comprises a deflection surface for at least partly deflecting the light beam guided by the guide element; an output surface through which the light beam can exit the cornering light; wherein the cornering light device is configured for attachment to a control unit, with at least one characteristic of the light beam being controllable by the control unit.

Abstract: A lighting device is provided for controlling the photometric distribution of light emitted by two or more LEDs. The lighting device may be integrated with a control system of the vehicle and may be controlled by a remote controller. The lighting device may be capable of being operated in one or more modes of operation based on operating conditions, user input, or both. Operating conditions may include vehicle conditions, environmental conditions, and user conditions. The controller may operate a software application to enable the user to modify, control, or otherwise regulate any mode of operation or other feature of the lighting system.

Abstract: A cancellation device for an automotive feature on a vehicle includes a lever to be manually moved relative to the vehicle from a first, neutral position to a second, non-neutral position to actuate the motor vehicle feature. The cancellation device also includes at least one magnet to move the lever back to the first, neutral position.

Abstract: A hazard beacon has an interface to a vehicle wiring harness configured to detect that vehicle emergency indicators have been deployed, a plurality of separately strobe capable light segments forming a hazard symbol, and a microcontroller controlling operation of the plurality of separately strobe capable light segments.

Abstract: An Interior-lighting device for a motor vehicle includes a carrier on which are placed a first row of light sources and a second row of light sources. The lighting device includes a first light guide that includes an evacuation face, light rays emitted by the first row of light sources being transmitted to the evacuation face. Also included is a second light guide that includes an entrance face, a first exit face and a second exit face, light rays emitted by the second row of light sources being transmitted to these first and second exit faces.

Abstract: A mold assembly, for an overhead console button carrier having a unitary body, includes a cavity side and a core side. The core side includes at least one zero draft core insert, a first buried retractor mechanism and a first slide mechanism.

Abstract: A vehicle window includes a window body assembly having at least one window body, the window body assembly having an outer side facing the vehicle environment and an inner side facing the vehicle interior and a light-conducting layer forming the inner side; an illuminating device configured to couple light into the light-conducting layer; and a light-decoupling device configured to decouple light from the light-conducting layer in the direction of the vehicle interior. The light-decoupling device includes transparent structural elements made of a polymer material and molded or connected to the inner side of the window body assembly by extrusion or foaming or injection molding or gluing.

Abstract: A control device for a motor vehicle, comprising a display element, a projection unit, and a capacitive proximity sensor. At least one control element can be projected onto a visible surface of the display element by the projection unit. Actuation of the control element can be detected by the capacitive proximity sensor.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a method of facilitating communications from an autonomous vehicle to a user. For instance, a method may include, while attempting to pick up the user and prior to the user entering an vehicle, inputting a current location of the vehicle and map information into a model in order to identify a type of communication action for communicating a location of the vehicle to the user; enabling a first communication based on the type of the communication action; determining whether the user has responded to the first communication from received sensor data; and enabling a second communication based on the determination of whether the user has responded to the communication.

Abstract: A mounting system and method for a mirror assembly of a vehicle is provided. The mirror assembly includes a plate mounting portion formed along the body plate of the mirror assembly that includes provisions for secure attachment to a door sash of a vehicle. The mirror assembly also includes a base mounting portion formed along an underside of the swivel arm of the mirror assembly that includes provisions for secure attachment to a door skin of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head having a mirror casing and a mirror reflective element. The mirror casing includes a sidewall having an outer end region that circumscribes an open portion of the mirror casing. The mirror reflective element is disposed at the outer end region of the sidewall at the open portion of the mirror casing. The mirror reflective element includes at least a first glass substrate having a front surface and a rear surface and a substrate thickness spanning between the front surface of the first glass substrate and the rear surface of the first glass substrate. A circuit element is disposed within the mirror head. The circuit element includes a planar substrate having circuitry thereat. A plane of the planar substrate of the circuit element is non-parallel to a plane of the rear surface of the first glass substrate.

Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a left side view camera attached to the left lateral side of the body and having a field of view in a rearward direction. A right side view camera is attached to the right lateral side of the body and has a field of view in a rearward direction. There is a right back up camera and a left back up camera. An optics module receives resulting video signals and produces light fields such that the light fields are reflected off of windows of the motor vehicle and are then visible to a driver of the motor vehicle as virtual images.

Abstract: The present disclosure, in general, relates to a technology of recording and playing a surround view monitoring (SVM) video for a vehicle. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a technology of providing reenaction of drive situation for assisting a user to be able to minutely understand the situation at a specific time point in the past, by recording videos of multi-channel cameras installed on a vehicle for SVM, and providing a SVM environment as in an actual driving after a predetermined time with reenacting a situation around the vehicle at the moment of SVM recording by use of the recorded video files. According to the present disclosure, there is an advantage that a user (e.g., a driver) can minutely know the situation around a vehicle at the moment of an accident because the situation around a vehicle at the moment accident is reenacted in SVM environment.

Abstract: A vehicular vision system includes a camera disposed at a vehicle and capturing image data, and an electronic control unit (ECU) having an image processor for processing image data captured by the camera. The system, responsive to processing by the image processor of image data captured by the camera, saves the image data to a circular buffer that has volatile memory. The vehicular vision system, responsive to a trigger condition indicating a deficiency in an advanced driving assistance feature of the vehicle, transmits, via wireless communication, the saved image data from the circular buffer to a remote server. The vehicular vision system, responsive to a user input, copies the saved image data from the circular buffer to non-volatile memory disposed within the vehicle.

Abstract: A camera monitoring system (CMS) for a vehicle includes a camera mounted to a tractor and configured to record images that depict a trailer attached to the tractor, an electronic display configured to display the images, and a CMS controller. The CMS controller is operatively connected to the camera and electronic display and is configured to determine whether a trailer angle of the trailer exceeds a jackknife warning threshold based on a depiction of the trailer in the images; and based on a particular one of the images indicating a trailer angle above the jackknife warning threshold, provide a jackknife warning. A method for preventing jackknifing between a vehicle and a trailer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A semi-trailer truck with visual assistance system for a semi-trailer truck includes a semi-trailer truck including a truck cab and a semi-trailer removably attaches to the truck cab. A driving assistance assembly attaches to the semi-trailer truck and facilitates reverse driving a semi-trailer truck by providing visuals of an exterior of the semi-trailer truck to the driver.

Abstract: A hitch system for vehicles and trucks designed to be easy to install and that can accommodate the attachment of various vehicle and truck accessories. A hitch extender that is configured to be used with standard vehicle and truck hitches. A hitch system and a hitch extender which may be entirely manually powered, manually powered and free of all motors and electrical components, may be operated by a powered device, may include a motor, or may be operated manually with a powered assist.

Abstract: A flip-over ladder system includes a handle assembly configured to be mounted to a front face of a wall. The system further includes a ladder assembly, including first and second rail assemblies defining left and right sides of said ladder assembly, at least one rung spanning said first and second rail assembly, first and second bracket members, each configured to be both secured to said front face of said wall, and to vertically support said first and second rail assemblies, respectively. Each of said first and second rail assemblies comprises a bottom rail segment hingedly coupled to a middle rail segment, a middle rail segment hingedly coupled to an upper rail segment, and wherein said upper rail segment is hingedly connected to said first and second bracket member, respectively.

Abstract: A cargo floor for a vehicle, the cargo floor including a body and a guiderail coupled with an underside of the body. The cargo floor including a puck coupled with the underside of the body, wherein the at least one puck slidably engages an interior surface of a cargo space. The cargo floor including a cleat defining a lens-shaped profile, the cleat coupled with underside of the body. The cargo floor including a track coupled with the interior surface of the cargo space and aligned with the guiderail. The cleat is slidably coupled with the track, and the body is positioned between a disposed position and an extended position. The cargo floor further includes an actuator coupled with the underside of the body. The actuator locks and unlocks the guiderail and the track.

Abstract: A system for converting a passenger vehicle is described. The system primarily comprises a flooring system configured to interface with vehicle body portions. The system may include openings that define storage spaces. Further, the system may accommodate existing vehicle features, thereby ensuring that vehicle systems, such as airbag systems, continue functioning properly.

Abstract: A tire chain storage apparatus that is configured to be operably coupled to a vehicle and provide storage of tire chains. The invention includes a mounting plate that has a horizontal support member extending outward therefrom being perpendicular thereto. Movably coupled to the horizontal support member is a roller support member that is operable to traverse bi-directionally along the horizontal support member. A lower support bar member is operably coupled to the lower end of the roller support member wherein the lower support bar member is beneath and axially aligned with the horizontal support member. A plurality of tire chain support members are operably coupled to the lower support bar member and are configured to receive and retain a tire chain. The lower support bar member has secured thereto an engagement member that is configured to allow a user to move the present invention between its first and second position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a supporting unit for a bike carrier. The supporting unit is configured for fixedly holding a mounting portion mountable to the fork of a bike instead of a wheel or being formed by a part other than the wheel of the bike to be transported, for example by a portion of the fork of the bike. The supporting unit comprises a locking mechanism for receiving the mounting portion and to be transferable between a locking state in which the mounting portion is non-releasably fixed on the supporting unit and an unlocking state in which the mounting portion is dismountable from the supporting unit. The locking mechanism is lockable by receiving a force from the mounting portion upon inserting the mounting portion into the supporting unit so that the locking mechanism is transferable into the locking state by the force exerted on the locking mechanism by the mounting portion.

Abstract: A locking release lever for engaging or disengaging a bicycle rack ratcheting mechanism. The ratcheting mechanism for securing a bicycle on a bike rack when engaged and for freeing the bicycle when disengaged. A locking release lever includes (1) an anchor fixedly secured to the ratcheting mechanism (2) a swing lever with first and second ends, the first end connected or integral with the anchor, the swing lever for swinging between a first position for engaging the ratcheting mechanism and a second position for disengaging the ratcheting mechanism, and (3) a lock connected or integral with the second end of the swing lever, the lock including a bolt for being engaged when the swing lever is in the first position, the engaged bolt extending from the lock and preventing the swing lever from disengaging the ratcheting mechanism.

Abstract: An improved ratchet mechanism for the tire arm of a bicycle carrier comprises a guide component disposed inside an extendable inner arm of the tire arm, a pushrod body movably held by the guide component, and a ratchet pawl rotatably supported in relation to the guide component. An actuator on the tire arm moves a pushrod inside the inner arm to move the pushrod body causing the ratchet pawl to disengage from a ratchet rack on the tire arm, allowing the inner arm to be extended by a user. The guide component guides the movement of the pushrod body to disengage a tooth portion of the ratchet pawl from the ratchet rack. The guide component, ratchet pawl, and the pushrod body comprise an improved ratchet assembly for use in an extendable tire arm for a bicycle carrier.

Abstract: A rotary adjusting mechanism is provided that includes a crank sliding block mechanism assembly and a driving motor assembly. The crank sliding block mechanism assembly includes a machine frame, a crank and a connection rod. The driving motor assembly is mounted on the machine frame and drives the crank. The crank is rotatably mounted on the machine frame by a first connection shaft. The connection rod used for mounting a screen is rotatably mounted on the crank by a second connection shaft. The machine frame has a guide groove. A sliding block linearly moves along a path defined by the guide groove. The connection rod is rotatably mounted on the sliding block by a third connection shaft. The first, second and third connection shafts extending in the z direction. The resulting device is simple in structure, small in the number of dimension chain control links, and high in mechanism reliability.

Abstract: A display panel includes: a substrate; a display element layer including a first organic light-emitting diode having a first emission area, a second organic light-emitting diode having a second emission area, and a third organic light-emitting diode having a third emission area, the first emission area having a long side extending in a first direction and a short side extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction; an encapsulation layer disposed on the display element layer; and a plurality of first light-blocking lines disposed on the encapsulation layer and extending in the first direction, the plurality of first light-blocking lines overlapping the first emission area, the second emission area, and the third emission area.

Abstract: A fastening arrangement for fastening a secondary part defining a top side to a primary part includes a support element with a contact hole portion for underside contact on the primary part and a contact passage hole that extends in a displacement direction. An adjustment hole portion has an adjustment passage hole and is arranged in a spacing position at a distance from the contact hole portion. The contact hole portion and the adjustment hole portion are connected together via a pivot portion at the end relative to the displacement direction. A shank of a bolt can be guided through the passage holes and the adjustment hole portion is adjustable into a support position on the contact hole portion by a pivot movement of the pivot portion. The bolt can be displaced along the contact passage hole in the displacement direction by a form fit with the adjustment hole portion.

Abstract: A vehicle seat, in which a seat back configured to be superimposed on a seat cushion by folding forward, comprises a shield and a cover member. The shield hides the end of a first rotating shaft that rotates the seat back with respect to the seat cushion. The cover member is flexible and has a plate-shape. The cover member is arranged on a corner portion of the back cover of the seat back in order to hide the shield from the front. The cover member has an elastic member extending from a lower end of the cover member. The elastic member is hooked to the shield. The elastic member is provided between the cover member and the shield so that the elastic member remains in tension even when the seat back is superimposed on the seat cushion by folding forward.

Abstract: The assembly consists of a back door including an inner panel, a subwoofer attached to the inner panel, and two or more braces which are provided in the inner panel and which reduce the primary vibration mode and the secondary vibration mode of the inner panel which is vibrated by the subwoofer.

Abstract: An integrated harness assembly and a manufacturing method therefor, an automobile, and a vehicle. The integrated harness assembly includes a substrate (10) and a conductive wire (20), and the conductive wire includes an insulating layer (22) and at least one conductive core (21), and the insulating layer (22) wraps the conductive core and is connected to the substrate (10). The provided integrated harness assembly simplifies the manual operation procedure, save the man-hours and improve the harness mounting efficiency.

Abstract: The high-voltage cable protection structure of the present disclosure is a high-voltage cable protection structure that protects a high-voltage cable extending from an electrical device mounted in a front compartment of a vehicle to the rear of the vehicle. Also, in the front compartment, rear parts are arranged behind the electrical device in a vehicle front-rear direction, and a first protection member that covers the high-voltage cable, and a second protection member that is more rigid than the first protection member and that is arranged to cover the high-voltage cable outside the first protection member in a narrower area than the first protection member are included.

Abstract: A wire harness includes a plurality of exterior members each having a meshed sheet shape with insulating property on an outer surface thereof, and at least one routing wire with a protection target part interposed between a pair of overlapping exterior members, and the plurality of exterior members are stacked and include joints where at least parts of the exterior members are joined together. The joint includes an eyelet fastener that penetrates through the plurality of exterior members and clamps to crimp the exterior members from an exterior member side of one outer layer and an exterior member side of the other outer layer.