Abstract: A holder is provided for items, in particular for drinks containers, drinking vessels in a motor vehicle that includes, but is not limited to a storage bin for holding the items. The storage bin has a bottom for holding the items as well as side walls. In such a holder, it is provided that at least one side wall has a variable-shape insert that can be transferred from a position following the contour of this side wall into a position curved in the direction of the opposite side wall. By this means, a variable division of the storage bin can be accomplished with simple design and extremely simple handling.

Abstract: Trailer racks, and more particularly to straddle-type trailer racks for closed trailers, which racks include a load platform supported by legs mounted directly to the trailer sub-frame, fit within the foot-print of the trailer wheels, do not interfere with side and rear doors, and are spaced from and not supported on the trailer body top nor rely on it for structural rigidity. The inventive straddle-type trailer rack can also be adapted for use with open trailers. A wide range of options are available, including equipment brackets secured to the legs that can also be used as steps, lockable keeper assemblies, dual function lockable safety cross braces, catwalk for the load platform, access ladder, and forward extensions. The inventive rack is also configurable in kit form.

Abstract: An apparatus for obstructing gaps present between front seats and dividing consoles of automobiles comprising an elongated member, having a pliable, malleable character, that can accommodate a wide range of automobile makes and models.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a system for the compartmentalization of object carrying cabins, such as car trunks, drawers, containers, or any similar kind of object, in order to utilize the allotted capacity of the given object carrying cabin in accordance with the needs and convenience of the user. This invention presents a system with a plurality of panels connected to each other in either a parallel or perpendicular pattern. The claimed system has protruding locking elements attached to the edges of the panels at either a right (90 degree) or straight (180 degree) angle. The panels are connected by inserting the protruding locking elements of one panel into one of the multiple slots located on the sides of another panel. The slots are fitted to the size of the protruding locking elements and the arrangement of the locking members and the slots in perpendicular and parallel directions determines the pattern of the connection.

Abstract: A cargo space floor is provided for a motor vehicle and a ski rack is positioned on the cargo space floor that may be pivoted from a lower nonuse position around a first pivot axis into an upper usage position, in which a ski may be fastened to the ski rack. The ski rack has at least one first support strut and one second support strut that are spaced apart from one another and have openings aligned with one another for receiving a ski. A motor vehicle is also provided having such an advantageous cargo space floor.

Abstract: An integrated clothesline assembly, for supporting garments between two opposing surfaces, includes an assist grip handle attached to one of the two surfaces. The assist grip handle includes a body portion adapted to be gripped by a user, and at least one attachment portion to secure the assist grip handle to one of the surfaces. A retractable cord is disposed within the assist grip handle. The retractable cord includes a free end, and is positionable between a retracted position and an extended position. In the retracted position, the free end is positioned adjacent an outer surface of the assist grip handle, and in the extended position the free end is positioned remote from the assist grip handle.

Abstract: An accessory mounting apparatus is provided for coupling to a vehicle roll bar. The accessory mounting apparatus illustratively includes a driver side clamping device configured to be secured to a driver side upright of the roll bar, and a passenger side clamping device configured to be secured to the passenger side upright of the roll bar. Protective sleeves cooperate with the clamping devices to protect the roll bar from damaging contact therewith. A laterally extending cross member extends between the driver side clamping device and the passenger side clamping device.

Abstract: A logistic container intended to be made integral with a structure, such as a vehicle, and incorporating a clasping device intended to cooperate with a matching device carried by the structure, the container being of a geometry with several faces wherein the container incorporates at least two opening flaps each arranged on a separate face.

Abstract: A cup holder assembly includes a base and a pair of lid assemblies. The lid assemblies are respectively supported on the base for movement between an opened position and a closed position, wherein the lid assemblies are separately biased in the opened position. A pair of locking tabs is supported on the base for movement relative to the lid assemblies, wherein the locking tabs are configured to respectively engage and secure the lid assemblies in the closed position. A release member is supported on the base for movement relative to the locking tabs, wherein the release member is configured to disengage the locking tabs from the lid assemblies when the release member is moved from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a product holding apparatus that has a body with at least one receptacle arranged and configured for receiving a product, the body having at least two walls. The product holding apparatus further has a first extension of at least one of the walls arranged for resting upon an outer surface of top of a vehicle door and a second extension of another of the walls arranged for insertion into a slot formed within the vehicle door.

Abstract: A roof bar (10) for a motor vehicle (1) includes an elongate load carrying member (13) selectively held in a deployed position by a latch mechanism (20). A crossbar portion (15) of the elongate load carrying member (13) is wider than it is thick and is orientated such that the width of the crossbar portion (15) is vertically arranged when the roof bar (10) is in the deployed position so as to increase the resistance to vertical bending of the crossbar portion (15).

Abstract: Integration of supply functions is provided in a storage compartment. In particular, an integrated module is provided, which can be mounted in the overhead area of a passenger cabin, and exhibits different system components, which are automatically hooked up to the supply system of the transport (e.g., an aircraft) during the mechanical installation of the module on the load-bearing structure of the cabin.

Abstract: The bicycle carrier rack includes a main frame, a swaying frame and an adjustment device. The main frame stands vertically, combined with the swaying frame by the adjustment device. Fixed at the bottom portion of the main frame is a positioning rack to connect with a vehicle or a trailer. Two positioning holes are bored in the main frame. The swaying frame is combined with the main frame by the adjustment device, having a positioning member and a positioning projection employed to primarily position with positioning holes of the main frame. The adjustment device has a shell, and a movable element installed in the shell to co-work with the positioning member of the swaying frame. With a starting element to control the movable element, the adjustment device can work to alter the combined status of the main frame and the swaying frame, enabling the bicycle carrier rack unfolded or folded.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for attaching a ladder to a vehicle or trailer which is capable of securing and locking a ladder in place with a reduction in complexity and increased ease of use.

Abstract: A cup holder apparatus for a vehicle may include an accommodating tray provided inside a vehicle compartment and having an accommodation space for accommodating a cup therein, a cup support member rotatably provided around a rotating shaft (Z axis) against the accommodating tray and including a bottom portion for safe-placing the cup in the accommodation space and a support portion formed in a stand from the bottom portion to support an outer periphery of the cup, and a release prevention member prepared separately from the cup support member and connected to the bottom portion of the cup support member, while being rotatably coupled to the accommodating tray, to prevent release of the cup support member from the accommodating tray, wherein the release of the release prevention member from the accommodating tray is hindered by an upper stopper formed on the accommodating tray while the cup support member is rotatably coupled to the upper stopper and is rotated around the rotating shaft.

Abstract: A portable security enclosure assembly is provided for use with a vehicle of the type having a surface. The enclosure includes a base and means for fixing the base to the vehicle surface. Means are provided for detachably mounting the enclosure to the base. The mounting means includes first and second rings pivotally mounted on the base surface for movement between an upright position and a non-upright position. The rings are spaced apart. The enclosure has first and second openings adapted to align with the rings, respectively, when the enclosure is situated on the base, such that the rings extend through the openings in the enclosure when the rings are in the upright position. A locking bar, longer than the distance between the rings, is adapted to be simultaneously received through the rings, so as to secure the enclosure to the base.

Abstract: A cup holder holding an object includes: a storing part being cylindrical and being opened at an upper portion; an opening part provided at a side wall of the storing part; a holder being biased towards an interior of the storing part and being stored inside the opening part so that the holder may protrude and retract; and a restricting part provided on the opening part, wherein the restricting part restrains a movement of the holder at a maximum storage position.

Abstract: A fixing assembly for carrying a bike includes a main body having a transverse hole provided therein with transverse ribs to be secured with a rod of a carrying stand on a motor vehicle. The main body is formed with a concave portion with vertical ribs for positioning a bike frame rod or a bike wheel thereon, having a first strap with lots of one-way ratchets and a second strap for receiving an engaging device that has a base to be secured with the second strap. The base is provided with a micro-adjusting member for adjusting combined tightness of the first and the second strap, and an engaging member for engaging the one-way ratchets of the first strap to prevent the first strap from moving reversely and a releasing member for pulling open the engaging member to release and separate the first strap and the second strap.

Abstract: The present invention provides a winch tray mounting system comprising a winch tray and a mounting assembly comprising at least two mounting brackets for attaching the winch tray to frame rails of a vehicle wherein when the winch tray mounting system is attached to the vehicle; (i) each of the at least two mounting brackets is directly attached to both the winch tray and one of the frame rails; (ii) the winch tray is located outside of the vehicle; (iii) the winch tray mounting system and the frame rails form a rigid structural body frame; and (iv) the winch tray mounting system directly translates applied mechanical loads to the frame rails. The present invention also provides a method for attaching the above-described winch tray mounting system to a vehicle comprising: providing the above-described winch tray mounting system, attaching the at least two mounting brackets directly to the winch tray; and attaching the at least two mounting brackets directly to the frame rails.

Abstract: Apparatus for carrying a ladder on a vehicle. The ladder rack has a clamping assembly and a horizontal member hingedly connected with a pivoting mechanism. The clamping assembly includes an upper member with a pair of jaws that clamp the ladder to the clamping assembly. The jaws are selectively positionable along the vertical member. In one configuration a rung lock is attached to the clamping assembly and engages a rung of the ladder. The pivoting mechanism includes an axle and a locking member. Disengagement of the locking member allows the clamping assembly to swing or rotate about the axle relative to the horizontal member. In one embodiment, the horizontal member has a removable toolbox support that secures a toolbox or other object to the ladder rack.

Abstract: A device is provided for laterally positioning at least one object, in particular a beverage cup, a beverage can or a bottle, in relation to a receptacle arranged in a motor vehicle that partially accommodates the object. In such a device, the latter has a frame section with positioning elements mounted therein, and the frame section exhibits grooved areas at least on facing sides to accommodate the positioning elements in the frame section, as well as positioning elements that extend into the opening formed by the frame section.

Abstract: A receptacle for receiving an HVAC control panel of a vehicle includes a frame and at least one unlocking lever. The frame may define an opening for receiving the HVAC control panel. The at least one unlocking lever may include a handle portion, a shoulder and a tapered portion. The tapered portion pivotally connects the at least one unlocking lever to an underside of the frame while the handle portion may extend from the tapered portion such that, when the handle portion is actuated, the at least one unlocking lever may be elastically flexible with respect to the frame. The shoulder portion is disposed on the at least one unlocking lever between the handle portion and the tapered portion and is operable to engage and retain the HVAC control panel in the frame when the HVAC control panel is inserted into the frame.

Abstract: A receiver rack includes a main framework piece that is attached to a mounting surface of the personal recreational vehicle. The main framework may be flat and may be fashioned generally in the image of a cargo rack. The main framework may have mounting flanges for facilitating its connection to the recreational vehicle. The main framework includes at least one coupler mounted thereon. The coupler enables the main framework to be joined to one or more auxiliary frame pieces that contain at least one coupling member that mates with the coupler of the main framework. The coupler may also be used for joining a variety of seating and cargo units to the main framework.

Abstract: A flashlight holder for mounting in a vehicle, wherein a vehicle console is provided having a console frame formed of opposing side panels interconnected between opposing end panels, and a plurality of console face plates each having portions thereof securable with at least one of the side panels. A flashlight holder is formed of a lengthwise tubular receptacle having a mouth thereinto that is sized to receive a flashlight there through, and a stop positioned opposite from the mouth. Means are provided for securing the tubular receptacle to the vehicle console with the mouth positioned vertically above the stop.

Abstract: A fire truck equipped with a moveable side mounted fire truck hose bed, including: a fire truck chassis; a fire hose bed mounted onto a side of the fire truck chassis; and a mechanism for moving the hose bed between a lowered deployed position and an upper storage position.

Abstract: A holding device is provided for holding articles of daily use. The holding device can be arranged in an interior space of a motor vehicle and includes, but is not limited to a holding element and at least two mounting elements in which the holding element is fastened. The mounting elements can be arranged within a rail system arranged within the interior space of the motor vehicle in such a manner that the mounting elements can be mounted freely movable within the rail system independent of each other. Because of this it is possible to make available a holding device for the holding of articles of daily use which can be arranged in an interior space of a motor vehicle and is characterized by high functionality at the same time.

Abstract: A holding device is provided for holding articles within an interior space of a motor vehicle, that includes, but is not limited to a container box with a closable lid element. The container box can be fastened in a rail system arranged in a center console of the motor vehicle. This makes possible to make available a holding device for the holding of articles within an interior space of a motor vehicle, which makes possible safe holding of articles of consumption, more preferably of larger articles of consumption, and in addition can be comfortably reached by all vehicle occupants of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A baggage carrier configuration is provided for a vehicle rear having a carrier, which is permanently connected to the vehicle and is movable relative to the vehicle rear from a nonusage position into a usage position, which extends further away from the vehicle rear. At least one object of the present invention is the provision of a baggage carrier configuration, in which a carrier, which is permanently connected to the vehicle and is movable back-and-forth between a nonusage position and a usage position, automatically allows the operation of a vehicle environmental detector and/or a parking aid in the usage position. For this purpose, at least one spacing sensor is provided on the carrier and the spacing sensor is activated in the usage position.

Abstract: A partition which can fully prevent a luggage from moving is provided. A partition which divides the luggage room of a vehicle two dimensionally has a main partition member which divides the luggage room in one direction and sub partition members which divide the luggage room in another direction. The main partition member has connection parts detachably connected to respective anchors provided in the luggage room. The sub partition member has a connection part provided at one end thereof, and the other end thereof is coupled to the main partition member. The main partition member has the connection parts at both side ends thereof, and the sub partition members divide the luggage room in a direction orthogonal to the main partition member.

Abstract: A device is provided for securing an item comprising a body, a plurality of fingers having a first end secured to the body with the first end having an aperture, a second end, a cavity defined by the interior of the finger that is accessible from the aperture to receive a fluid therein to extend the second end from a first position outwardly from the body to a second position to secure the item, and a plurality of valve elements in fluid communication with the aperture to prevent backflow of the fluid from the cavity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shopping bag with a detachable wheel chassis, comprising a bag body having bag handles and a receiving portion disposed on its bottom, and a two-wheel chassis detachably configured to bear and hold the bag body thereon. The chassis is made of a piece of resilient metal wire and has a configuration having a downwardly extended supporting portion, two oppositely and inwardly inserting portions adapted to be received in the receiving portion of the bag body, and two end portions on which the two wheels are rotatably mounted. The shopping bag of the invention is convenient to use, low in cost, simple in structure, and also finds a wide range of applications. The invention also provides a two-wheel chassis detachably configured to bear and hold an article having a relatively flat bottom and a receiving portion on the flat bottom.

Abstract: A bicycle rack made from tubular components that can be secured in the cargo bed of a pick-up truck without the use of any tools and wherein, in use, at least four bicycles, with both front and back wheels attached, are held in an upright position with both wheels down upon the truck bed.

Abstract: A storage system and a method for controlling the deployment of the storage system, wherein the storage system provides additional storage space without the need for a second glove box door and latch. The storage system includes a first storage compartment defining a first storage cavity, a second storage compartment defining a second storage cavity, and an articulating armatures coupled to the second storage compartment, wherein the armature links the second storage compartment to a portion of the support structure for controlling the motion of the second storage compartment relative to the support structure.

Abstract: The invention comprises a combination storage unit and step for a pickup truck, comprising: a) a body, containing an interior cavity for storage of items; b) one or more doors providing access to the interior of the storage body; c) one or more step assemblies mounted to the storage body and located adjacent to one or more of the doors; d) one or more brackets to secure the storage body to the undercarriage body mounts of the pickup truck, wherein the storage unit is mounted in a location between the front axle and rear axle of the pickup truck on one of the driver side and passenger side.

Abstract: The designed invention relates to a temperature regulation device for both hot and cold climates primarily for occupants of human transport mediums such as strollers, wheelchairs, and scooters and secondarily for the caregivers who use these mobile mediums. The invention comprises of an enclosed compartment to hold the occupant, and at least one thermoregulatory unit, comprising at least one thermoelectric element, connected to the compartment.

Abstract: A cover includes a cover body, a guide, and an urging member. The cover body opens and closes an opening, formed in an accommodation housing. The guide is disposed in the accommodation housing, and extends in a direction crossing a direction, in which the cover body opens and closes the opening, partially at least. The urging member has a fastened end, fastened to the cover body, and an engagement end, engaged with the guide, and is expandable and contractable for accumulating an urging force as the cover body opens and closes the opening. The urging force urges the cover body in at least one of occasions, when the cover body opens the opening and when the cover body closes the opening.

Abstract: A storage apparatus for a motor vehicle includes a stationary platform connectible to a floor of the motor vehicle. A lid connects to the platform and moves between opened and closed positions. The lid engages with the platform when in the lowered position and includes an upper surface defining a reinforced ramp extending between two second row seats of the motor vehicle toward an elevated rear floor area. The platform includes an upwardly extending wall defining a reinforced support for the lid. The lid and the support being of sufficient strength to support foot traffic of vehicle occupants moving to and from the rear area of the motor vehicle. A reciprocal tray connects to the platform for movement between a raised position, and a lower stowed position. An articulated drive connects between the tray and the platform for moving the tray between raised and lowered positions.

Abstract: An armrest console box for a vehicle, having a button, a button housing moved horizontally by the button, a coil spring elastically biasing a rear portion of the button housing forwards, a knob protruding from a predetermined portion of the button housing, a locking member rotated by the knob, and a locking projection of a main body hooked onto a hook provided on a lower end portion of the locking member, may include: an insertion hole formed in the knob in such a way as to vertically pass through the knob; and an insertion protrusion protruding horizontally from an outer surface of an upper end portion of the locking member, and then bent perpendicularly at an end, the bent end being inserted into the insertion hole.

Abstract: Heavy equipment having a tool box opening in forward direction of the equipment is provided, in which a tool box door mounted on an upper frame of an excavator can be simply opened and closed through pressing of a button, an auxiliary structure, such as a handrail that is used when an operator ascent toward an engine room, is not required, and the shape of the tool box door can be freely designed to sufficiently secure storage space.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automotive luggage box that has sufficient lightness and rigidity and that is excellent in thermal insulating properties and surface appearance/hardness. More specifically, the present invention relates to an automotive luggage box that is a luggage box 1 installed on a luggage compartment floor inside an automobile. The luggage box 1 includes a bottom face portion 2, and an upright wall portion 3 that is integral therewith. Both the bottom face portion 2 and the upright wall portion 3 are made of an injection foam molded article of a thermoplastic resin, having a foam layer 9, and non-foam layers 10 and 11 that are formed on the surface of the foam layer 9.

Abstract: A storage system for a vehicle. An insert of the storage system is configured to receive at least one food container of a given type. A cavity disposed in a floor of the vehicle is sized and shaped to receive the insert. A generally planar cover is configured to engage the floor to close off the cavity. The insert, cavity and cover cooperate to limit movement of the food container while being transported in the vehicle.

Abstract: A clothes hanging for the comfortable transportation of articles of clothing within the interior of a passenger vehicle behind the back and head rests of the seat, includes of a clothes hanger body mounted in fixed fashion to a clothes hanger supporting rod, the lower end of the clothes hanger supporting rod is inserted into a matching fitting. The matching fitting is a pipe-like body of rectangular cross-section with an open upper end, which is built directly, in fixed fashion, into the back rest, at the middle part of the upper end of the back rest of the seat, into which the lower end of the clothes hanger supporting rod, also of rectangular cross-section is inserted with a direct contact, a hook to accommodate the placement of further conventional clothes hangers is mounted to the upper end of the clothes hanger supporting rod that projects beyond the clothes hanger body.

Abstract: A collapsible storage system attachable to an exterior or an interior of an automobile. The storage system may include a front primary panel pivotally connected to a central primary panel at one end of the central primary panel, and a rear primary panel pivotally connected to the central primary panel at an opposite end of the central primary panel. The front, rear and/or central primary panels may include pivotally connected secondary side panels. The front and rear primary panels may be pivotally movable relative to the central primary panel and the secondary side panels may be pivotally movable laterally relative to the front, rear and/or central primary panels in predetermined directions to place the storage system in an assembled configuration, and may be movable in predetermined opposite directions to place the storage system in a collapsed configuration.

Abstract: A console assembly for use in a passenger seating area of a vehicle includes a console housing having a storage area defined therein. An armrest is pivotally connected to the console housing and is movable between a first position extending at least partially over a top surface of the console housing and at least one second position. The armrest includes a closeout section, a receiving portion operatively connected to the closeout section and a console lid slidably connected to the receiving portion. A console accessory tray is adjustably positioned adjacent the console housing between a stored position and a deployed position extending rearward of the console housing. The console accessory tray includes a display surface accessible to occupants in a rear portion of the passenger seating area.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a cup holder for a vehicle includes a main body defining an insertion hole that can receive a beverage container, a supporting portion supporting the beverage container and mounted in an inner hole of the main body such that the supporting portion can rotate and move back and forth by a hinge pin guided along a guide groove formed in a lateral side of the inner hole, and a pair of compression springs supporting the supporting portion such that the supporting portion can elastically protrude to the insertion hole. As the hinge pin moves according to the shape and size of the beverage container, the beverage container can be strongly supported such that the beverage can not be spilt from the beverage container regardless of a shape and size thereof when the beverage container is inserted.

Abstract: An adjustable shelf system includes a shelf capable of being moved from a first position slidably mounted within a first pair of track members to a second position slidably mounted within a second pair of track members without being completely removed from said first and second pair of track members. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A storage console configured to slide within a track. The storage console suitable for use in any number of environments, such as but not limited to automotive vehicles. The track being suitable to permit movement of the console from one end to the other, such as but not limited to facilitate movement of the console between multiple rows of vehicle seats.

Abstract: A vehicle trunk internal storage compartment structure including a floor portion formed with a storage recess open toward the vehicle top; a lid body covering the storage recess opening; and a link member connecting the lid body with the storage recess inside. First and second end portions of the link member are connected to the lid body and the storage recess inside, respectively, so as to be relatively rotatably and relatively moveable with respect thereto. A first end portion guide member is provided to the lid body enabling guiding of the first end portion of the link member in a direction orthogonal to the link member relative rotation axis with respect to the lid body. When stowing the vehicle seat, a coupling mechanism couples the lid body to the movement of the vehicle seat and opens the lid body by the seat stowing operation alone.

Abstract: There is provided a soft-sided, collapsible, vehicle organizer operative to create a collapsible storage space. The vehicle organizer includes a base and a pair of opposing primary walls coupled to the base. The vehicle organizer further includes a pair of opposing secondary walls coupled to the base. The vehicle organizer is foldable between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the stowed position, at least two opposing walls are generally parallel to the base. In the deployed position, the pair of primary walls and the pair of secondary walls are substantially upright. The vehicle organizer also includes at least two batten pockets operative to receive a batten to enhance wall rigidity.

Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) with an elongated wheelbase has a rear-mounted receptacle for receiving one of a plurality of interchangeable modular components, such as a passenger seat, a cargo container, a cargo rack, a flatbed or a workbench. The modular component has an electrical connection and a mechanical connector on an underside thereof which has hooks and posts for engaging, respectively, a transverse rod and sockets. A latching mechanism locks the modular component to the rear of the vehicle. Accordingly, the modular component is selectively releasable to easily and quickly interchange one modular component with another.