Abstract: A door armrest structure of a vehicle includes: an armrest pivot including a first end portion rotatably coupled to the door internal panel, and a second end portion extending into the vehicle body through the door trim; an armrest including a first end portion connected to the second end portion of the armrest pivot and operating to be rotated according to rotation of the armrest pivot; a drive motor connected to the armrest pivot and operating to rotate the armrest pivot according to an opening signal or a closing signal of the door; and a supporting pin that supports the second end portion of the armrest to be fixed when the armrest rotates and forms an angle which is parallel to a bottom surface of the vehicle body.

Abstract: Provided is an interior article for a conveyance including a touch switch suppressing an unintended misoperation by an occupant. An interior article for a conveyance of the present invention includes a touch switch operating an electrical component provided in a conveyance and a recess portion formed in an interior side surface of the conveyance. The touch switch has a sensor detecting an occupant's finger. The recess portion has an opening portion, a bottom portion, a standing wall portion formed around the bottom portion, and a curved surface formed to be curved so as to protrude toward the opening portion side in the bottom portion. The sensor is disposed on the curved surface.

Abstract: An armrest apparatus for vehicles includes a body that is combined with a mounting area provided on a side surface of an interior of a vehicle to be slidably movable and on which a passenger rests an arm. A movement guide of the apparatus protrudes from the body and is inserted into a mounting groove provided in the mounting area to guide movement of the body along the mounting groove. A mounting unit is provided in the mounting area and supports the body and fixes a position of the body withdrawn from the mounting area through sliding movement.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle door includes a structural door member including a first stile supporting a hinge, a second stile supporting a latch and a rail member extending between the first stile and the second stile. A latch actuator system is mounted to the rail member. The latch actuator system includes a latch actuator member operatively connected to the latch and a latch element connector operatively connected to the latch. A removable panel is connected to at least the first stile and the second stile. The removable panel covers the latch actuator system. A removable panel handle system is mounted to the removable panel. The removable panel handle system includes a removable panel latch actuator member mounted to the removable panel and a latch element operatively connected to the removable panel latch actuator member. The latch element is engaged with the latch element connector of the latch actuator system.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (I) of a palm rest (IO) and a manually actuatable operating element (20) for a vehicle. The palm rest (IO) is designed to adopt a first and a second position relative to the operating element (20), the palm rest (IO) being positioned, in the first position, such that it enables a hand (2) to be supported while the operating element (20) is being operated. To protect against damage and to enable the vehicle interior to be better used, the palm rest (IO) is positioned, in the second position, such that the palm rest (IO) at least partially projects over and/or covers the operating element (20).

Abstract: The vehicle center console cover comprises a composite covering, a plurality of strap structures, a skirt, and a vehicle. The vehicle further comprises a center console. The center console is located in the cab of the vehicle. The center console refers to control devices and a storage compartment that are located in the cab of the vehicle. The superior surface storage compartment of the center console forms an armrest. The vehicle center console cover encloses the armrest of the center console. The plurality of strap structures and the skirt attach the composite covering. The composite covering forms a cushioned protective structure that encloses the superior surface of the center console. The skirt and the plurality of straps secure the composite covering to the center console.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat main frame including a seat back attached to the seat main frame. The vehicle seat assembly also includes left and right side members in which each side member defines an outboard seat back bolster and an armrest. The armrest has a forward attachment bracket for attachment to the seat main frame. The vehicle seat assembly also includes a seat base including a seat base frame attached to the seat main frame and left and right corner cover members separate from the respective left and right side members and the seat base. Each corner cover member is adapted to cover the forward attachment bracket of the corresponding side member. Further, the left and right corner cover members conceal the attachment of the left and right side members to the seat main frame.

Abstract: Provided is an armrest device that can be positioned in an appropriate position suitable for the build of the vehicle occupant. The armrest device comprises an interior member provided on an inboard side of a vehicle door, and an armrest main body supported by the interior member so as to be moveable between an initial position and a projecting position more inboard and forward than the initial position.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle including: an arm rest placed between a vehicle seat and a side door; and a moving mechanism configured to move the arm rest in the thickness direction of the side door such that the arm rest takes a usage position and a stored position. The usage position is a position at which the arm rest is usable for an occupant sitting on the vehicle seat. The stored position is a position at which the arm rest is stored in a storage portion provided in the side door.

Abstract: The invention relates to an accessory, with a base (11) and an adjustment part (12), movable in translation and/or in rotation relative to the base, that is movable along a path between a first end position and a second end position and can be locked in at least one position with a locking device (13) with first locking formations that are associated with the adjustment part (12) and second locking formations that are associated with the base (11), with a control system with a first controller associated with the adjustment part (12) and a second controller associated with the base (11), with which controller the locking device (13) is adjustable between a catch position and a release position depending on the position of the adjustment part (12).

Abstract: The invention relates to a fitting (10) for a vehicle interior comprising a base (11) and comprising a pivotable part (12) that is pivotable relative to the base about a pivot axis (a) between a first position and a second position, comprising a brake (20) with a first sliding structure (23) on the base (11) having at least one first slide surface (21) and a second sliding structure (25) on the arm support (12) having at least one second slide surface (22), wherein the second slide surface (22) is motion-connected to the arm support (12). The particular feature is that the first slide surface (21) and/or the second slide surface (22) is formed at least partially as a ramp (24).

Abstract: A vehicle door assembly including a door panel. A support member is coupled to the door panel. The support member has an edge defining an opening in a top portion thereof. The support member defines at least one flange extending into the opening from the edge. A switch bezel is disposed at least partially within the opening. The switch bezel includes at least one retaining feature configured to slidably engage the at least one flange. A cover member coupled to a side portion of the support member.

Abstract: A belt molding and sensor combination for a door of a vehicle may include at least one sensor and a belt molding. The at least one sensor may be configured to emit signals upon the detection of an action intended to cause a door to open or close, and the at least one sensor may present a sensor outer surface. The belt molding may be configured to extend along at least a portion of a length of a door, and include a cap which presents an outer surface. The belt molding may be configured to be mounted on a door. The sensor outer surface may provide an extension of a cap outer surface, such that the sensor outer surface and the cap outer surface combine to provide an uninterrupted outer surface where the sensor outer surface and the cap outer surface abut against one another.

Abstract: A vehicle bumper apparatus including a first material; a second material; a filling; and an attachment device. The first material may be connected to the second material such that the filling is between the first material and the second material, and a plurality of bumps are formed in the first material, and a plurality of bumps are formed in the second material. The attachment device may be attached to one of the plurality of bumps of the first material, wherein the attachment device is configured to attach the vehicle bumper apparatus to a vehicle so that at least part of the vehicle bumper apparatus covers a vehicle bumper and a rear vehicle outer wall. The attachment device may include hooks and/or loops configured to attach to loops and/or hooks on the vehicle. The attachment device, and the plurality of bumps of the first and second material may be elongated.

Abstract: An armrest divider which is removably mountable on a shared armrest of a seat in which a person may sit includes a planar main body which acts as a vertical divider or barrier between persons sitting in adjacent seats who share a common armrest when the armrest divider is in use, an arm supporting ledge that extends perpendicularly outwardly from one side of the planar main body, the bottom side of which is adapted to rest on and be supported by an existing shared armrest between adjacent seats, and a locking wedge section that may be inserted between and held in place by the passenger's backrest and the armrest. The armrest divider may also include a stop member preferably formed as an outwardly extending protrusion from one side of the planar main body to limit the distance the locking wedge section may be inserted between the armrest and the passenger's seat backrest.

Abstract: An armrest upper part covering an upper portion of an armrest lower part includes a front end portion adjacent to a switch finisher and an engagement claw portion extending from the front end portion. An upper part of the engagement claw portion is covered with the switch finisher. At the armrest lower part, a fixing portion for engagement with the engagement claw portion is provided. At a back surface of the switch finisher adjacent to a front of the armrest upper part and covering the upper portion of the armrest lower part, a restriction piece is provided at a position facing the fixing portion via the engagement claw portion. The restriction piece restricts detachment of the engagement claw portion from the fixing portion.

Abstract: An armrest for a motor vehicle, in particular a motor-vehicle side door armrest. In its general structure, the armrest has a stationary base part and a supporting part that is movable relative thereto, and additionally has a motor-driven adjusting device for the supporting part. The adjusting device comprises an electric motor and an eccentric that can be acted upon by the motor. The electric motor is configured as a component of a linear actuator connected to the eccentric.

Abstract: A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may comprise a base and a support. The component may comprise an actuator to operate a mechanism to move the support between raised and lowered positions. The mechanism may comprise a bladder. The support and the base may provide a cavity when the support is lowered. The support may protrude from the base when the support is raised. The support may be configured for a tilted state. The bladder may expand and/or contract to move the support. The bladder may comprise a first and second air bladder. An outer surface of the support and an outer surface of the base may comprise a substantially continuous surface when the support is in the raised or lowered position. The component may comprise at least one of a console; a floor console; a tunnel console; an armrest; an instrument panel; a door; a door panel.

Abstract: An armrest structure for seat includes an armrest configured to move in a lateral width direction of the seat, a guide block configured to move in a front-rear direction of the seat, and an operation portion configured to be manually operated, such that the guide block moves in the front-rear direction. The armrest and the guide block are slidably engaged with each other in a direction inclined with respect to the lateral width direction and the front-rear direction of the seat. The armrest is configured to move in conjunction with the guide block in the lateral width direction, in response to an operation that the operation portion is operated to move the guide block in the front-rear direction. According to this armrest structure, an interval between the armrest on both sides can be adjusted in accordance with the physique and the posture of a seated person.

Abstract: A side door of a motor vehicle has a door lock actuator for a door lock, and a pivoting lever pivotable about a rotational axis of a joint. The pivoting lever has a coupling section coupled to a mechanical actuating member of the door lock in the installed state. An interior door pull handle has one or more fastening regions and at least one handle region having an axial extent. The pivoting lever is integrated into the handle region of the interior door pull handle. The rotational axis is oriented substantially transversely with respect to the axial extent.

Abstract: A trim element includes a body defining an outer surface of the trim element, at least part of the body being deformable and having a deformable guide surface extending in a first direction. The trim element further includes at least one actuating element having an actuating segment extending non-rectilinearly in the first direction. The actuating segment cooperates with the guide surface in an actuating area, the guide surface adopting the shape of the actuating segment in the actuating area. The actuating segment is movable relative to the body in the first direction such that the actuating area is movable and the body deforms when the actuating element is moved in the first direction.

Abstract: A trim panel is attached to an inboard surface of a door structure and includes an armrest and an armrest retaining structure. A portion of the trim panel defines an armrest opening with the armrest installed through the armrest opening. The armrest has an outboard portion with an outer peripheral flange that overlays a portion of an outboard surface of the trim panel. The armrest retaining structure is attached to the outboard surface of the trim panel at location adjacent to the armrest opening. The armrest retaining structure retains the armrest in position relative to the trim panel. The armrest retaining structure is further configured to release the armrest for movement in an outboard direction upon application of a predetermined first level of force to the armrest.

Abstract: A door module for a vehicle door assembly that includes a net assembly can include an assembly bracket, a latch assembly and a handle. The assembly bracket can include a net attachment portion configured to secure at least a portion of the net assembly when the net assembly is attached to the door assembly, a handle mounting portion, and a latch mounting portion. The latch assembly can be configured to releasably engage the vehicle frame when the door closes the opening, and the latch assembly is connected to the latch mounting portion. The handle can be supported on the handle mounting portion. The handle mounting portion can pivotally support the handle relative to the assembly bracket. The handle can be coupled to the latch assembly such that the latch assembly releases engagement with the frame assembly when the handle pivots in a predetermined direction.

Abstract: A mounting structure of interior trim includes a handle-shaped grip arranged on the interior trim and a bracket connecting a vehicle body panel and the grip. The grip has a fixing base. The fixing base includes a base portion, a cylindrical boss portion, and an opening. The bracket includes a grip attachment part arranged on the fixing base, a pair of panel attachment portions arranged at both ends of the bracket, each of the panel attachment portions attached to the vehicle body panel, and a pair of connecting pieces straddling between the pair of the panel attachment portions with the grip attachment portion sandwiched in the center. One of the pair of connecting pieces has a fragile portion that becomes a deformation starting point of the bracket when a load is applied from the fixing base to the grip attachment portion.

Abstract: A personal automotive vehicle includes a seat and a moveable door panel in an interior of the passenger cabin, both of which are moveable between a forward and a rearward position. The moveable door panel is configured for movement such that a longitudinal position of the door panel with respect to the seat can be maintained with corresponding seat movement. The moveable door panel can help provide a perception to a seat occupant that they are properly positioned within the passenger cabin, even at an extreme rearward seat position.

Abstract: A car door upholstery protective shield includes a one piece resilient body. The body includes a spine having a first end, a second end, a first side edge and a second side edge. A protective sheet depends downwardly from the first side edge. A first door engagement tab on the second side edge projects outwardly past the first end. A second door engagement tab on the second side edge projects outwardly past the second end. A cutaway gripping area in the spine creates a flex region in the spine, such that manual upward pressure in the gripping area causes the spine to bow upwardly in the flex region to bring the first end and the second end closer together and upon release of the manual pressure the spine resiliently returns to original shape and length.

Abstract: A vehicle door padding feature and optional expansion feature that creates an armrest integrated as part of a vehicle door sill at the upper part of the door near the junction of the door covering and the window, and/or an expandable armrest in the door sill/upper door area via extension toward the inside of the vehicle.

Abstract: A sliding door assembly includes a link arm connected to a support surface, a track guide carried on the link arm and a door body including a track that slides over the track guide. A related method of operating the sliding door assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle door includes an inner door liner having a substrate receptacle. An armrest substrate has a plurality of posts extending through the inner door liner at the substrate receptacle. The substrate receptacle has a plurality of one-way apertures that receive the plurality of posts. Integral retaining features positioned at an end of each post maintains engagement of each post within each respective one-way aperture.

Abstract: Provided is an armrest device that can be positioned in an appropriate position suitable for the build of the vehicle occupant. The armrest device (10) comprises an interior member (1) provided on an inboard side of a vehicle door, and an armrest main body (9) supported by the interior member so as to be moveable between an initial position and a projecting position more inboard and forward than the initial position.

Abstract: A skin-covered interior trim pad according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a main portion, eaves portion 39 extending out from an outer edge of the main portion, and skin 36 covering the main portion and eaves portion 36, in which: skin 36 includes end edge portion 36d curving along an end portion of eaves portion 39, eaves-front-surface portion 36a covering front surface 39b of eaves portion 39 on a side of front surface 39b of eaves portion 39, and eaves-back-surface portion 36b which extends on a side of back surface 39c of eaves portion 39 toward the outer edge to cover back surface 39c of eaves portion 39, eaves-back-surface portion 36b having the same thermal shrinkage rate as the eaves-front-surface portion, and eaves-front-surface portion 36a being located across end edge portion 36d from eaves-back-surface portion 36b.

Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior configured to deform under a load is disclosed. An armrest for a vehicle interior configured to deform under a load is disclosed. A method for forming the armrest is disclosed. The armrest may comprise a substrate and base formed on the substrate. The base may comprise a core and a surface (or skin). The core may comprise a material configured to deform under a load (e.g. impact). The method for forming the armrest may comprise the steps of: (a) placing the substrate in a mold and (b) forming the base on the substrate. A coating may be provided in the mold. The substrate may be formed from a plastic material such as a thermoplastic material to provide a structure. The base of the armrest may be formed from a plastic material such as a polyurethane foam material to form the core with integral surface/skin.

Abstract: A door protection device has a number of stay tabs attached along an edge of a protective layer or pad. Each of the stay tabs has a sharped end or wedge shaped end that is inserted between the window and the weather stripping. Each of the stay tabs also has one or more ribs that face away from the window when inserted. At one end of the protective pad a suction cup is attached. The protective layer may be a heavy fabric or a pad that may include a silicone rubber layer or an ethylene-vinyl acetate layer or a foamed plastic layer.

Abstract: A vehicle armrest includes a unitary frame defining a horizontal portion having a thinner pliable body and a thicker stiffer perimeter surrounding the body, and first and second vertical portions extending in opposite directions from ends of the horizontal portion. The first vertical portion abuts an inner doorframe, and the horizontal and first vertical portions define a cavity configured to retain a cushion over the body. The vehicle armrest further includes a cover layer over the cushion and frame.

Abstract: An armrest assembly for a vehicle includes an armrest substrate having a vehicle-outboard substrate member, a vehicle-inboard substrate member, and at least one end member holding the vehicle-outboard substrate member and the vehicle-inboard substrate member at a spaced distance from one another. At least one support bridge member is disposed laterally across the spaced distance. The vehicle-outboard substrate member holds an end of the at least one support bridge member without imposing an outboard restriction on the at least one support bridge member. The armrest assembly may further include a fabric member attached to the armrest substrate, a cushion member extending over the fabric member, and a cover member extending over the cushion member, the fabric member, and the armrest substrate.

Abstract: An assembly includes a door trim panel, and an armrest assembly supported by the door trim panel. The armrest assembly includes a crushable member. The crushable member includes a substrate defining a gap extending through the substrate. The crushable member includes a plug disposed in the gap and fixed to the substrate on a perimeter of the gap. The substrate is rigid relative to the plug.

Abstract: A vehicle interior panel in which a surface layer member including an upholstery portion and a cushioning portion covers a front surface of a base material such that the upholstery portion faces an interior side of a vehicle, in the vehicle interior panel, a terminal portion of the base material includes in an inward flange portion projecting toward the interior side of the vehicle, and the upholstery portion includes a fold-back terminal portion that is formed by folding back a terminal portion of the upholstery portion toward an exterior side of the vehicle so as to tuck in the terminal portion of the upholstery portion around the terminal portion of the base material which includes the inward flange portion, and the vehicle interior panel is configured to have a clearance between a terminal of the inward flange portion and the upholstery portion.

Abstract: Armrest heat shield and handheld device systems and methods are shown and described. In one embodiment, the armrest heat shield includes a guard and a clamp. In another embodiment, a handheld device includes an elongated shaft, a gas powered motor, a cutting assembly, and an armrest heat shield aligned sustainably parallel on the shaft above the motor.

Abstract: A disposable armrest cover, having a top wall section with a top wall with a forward edge, an aft edge, and first and second lateral edges. The top wall further has perforations disposed at a first predetermined distance from the forward edge without reaching the aft edge. A first sidewall section has a first sidewall having a first sidewall forward edge, a first sidewall aft edge, and a first sidewall bottom edge. A second sidewall section has a second sidewall having a second sidewall forward edge, a second sidewall aft edge, and a second sidewall bottom edge. A forward wall section has a forward wall having a bottom edge. A strap assembly secures onto a chair having at least one armrest. In a preferred embodiment, the perforations form an “X” configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to protective padding for golf carts, and more specifically, the invention relates to a protective padded sleeve that comprises a sleeve, a fastener and padding, which is placed over and around the hard plastic hip restraint of a golf cart to prevent a rider from being injured. When a rider sits on the bench-style seat of a golf cart, the rider's hip and leg are in contact with this hip restraint. The invention operates by both absorbing the shock with padding placed between a rider and the hard plastic hip restraint of a golf cart, as well as, completely enclosing the hip restraint to prevent obstacles from protruding through the large opening in the hip restraint and causing injury to the rider. This invention further incorporates an auxiliary power source for wireless devices, a wireless speaker and accessory holders.

Abstract: If a second operation is performed on a driver's seat side button (or a front passenger seat side button) when a door of a vehicle is in a locked state, a controller unlocks the door and then opens a sliding door for a rear seat behind a driver's seat (or a front passenger seat). If the second operation is performed on the driver's seat side button (or the front passenger seat side button) when the door of the vehicle is in an unlocked state and the sliding door for the rear seat behind the driver's seat or the front passenger seat is in an opened state, the controller closes the sliding door and then locks the door.

Abstract: An armrest for a vehicle door that is removable and versatile for either a left or right vehicle door is a horizontal support having a support bracket attached to its bottom surface at an outer edge disposed to be inserted into the space between an automobile window and an inner door surface thereby allowing said horizontal support to rest upon an inner door sill for support. The horizontal support also has apertures for installing a stability bracket onto its underside that is adjustable and complements the support bracket by using a secured frictional force against an interior automobile door wall thereby allowing a user to rest their arm in comfort thereupon. A removable cushion can be installed onto the horizontal support to increase comfort to a user.

Abstract: A vehicle armrest includes an inner armrest substrate having at least one buckling member extending to an outer armrest substrate. A gap is defined by the inner and outer armrest substrates and the at least one buckling member. A fabric member extends across the gap and is attached to the inner and outer armrest substrates. A cover member extends over and is vertically supported by the fabric member.

Abstract: A side impact system for a vehicle includes a trim panel and an armrest core supported by the trim panel. The armrest core is moveable translationally relative to the trim panel from a supporting position to a deployed position below the supporting position. An actuator is connected to the armrest core for moving the armrest core from the supporting position to the deployed position. In the supporting position, the armrest core may be adjacent a ribs of an occupant and, in the deployed position, the armrest core may be adjacent the hips of the occupant. The actuator may move the armrest core to the deployed position during a side impact of the vehicle to reduce the likelihood that the armrest core is pushed into the ribs of the occupant.

Abstract: A vehicle armrest assembly includes a vertically operable armrest. A door frame is coupled to the armrest and the armrest assembly includes an adjustment mechanism that selectively positions the armrest between a plurality of vertical positions relative to the door frame. A control is in communication with the adjustment mechanism. An interior door trim is configured to slidably engage a recess defined in the armrest. The recess positions the door trim distal from a substrate of the armrest.

Abstract: A decoration part includes a base member having a front-side surface and an outer peripheral end portion, a skin covering the front-side surface of the base member, and a holding member mounted to the front-side surface of the base member and arranged on a rear-surface side of the skin. The skin has a stitch line formed with a thread, and a part of the stitch line is arranged in the outer peripheral end portion. The holding member holds the thread with which the skin and the holding member are sewed and has a linear shape extending along the stitch line. The holding member has a mount portion mounted to a holding member mount portion of the base member and a stitch portion that is sewed with the thread. The holding member has the stitch portion closer to an outer peripheral end of the base member than the mount portion.

Abstract: A door trim assembly includes an armrest, a pull-cup unit, and an attachment structure. The attachment structure has a first portion with a first flange, a second portion with two second flanges on opposing sides of the first flange, and an attachment member engaged with the at least one first flange and the at least two second flanges. The first and second portions are respectively coupled to one each of the armrest and the pull-cup unit, which may prevent separation during and after a crash event.

Abstract: A chair seat pan comprising a reinforced rear region, a reinforced pommel region, a pair of forward flexible regions which resiliently flex with respect to the reinforced regions under external pressure, and a continuous upper surface throughout the reinforced rear region, the reinforced pommel region, and the pair of flexible regions, for supporting a user.

Abstract: Provided is a portable armrest for use with vehicles. The device includes a moldable, high density foam forming a planar surface and a base attached. The device is mounted to a door panel by a sliding or snapping mechanism for quick installation. When installed, the device allows a user to rest his or her arm on the device while driving in a vehicle. The device provides a comfortable place for drivers and passengers to rest their arm and prevents drivers from constantly shilling positions and becoming distracted. The device inserts into the existing molded pull cup on a vehicle's door panel. The device encourages drivers to sit in an upright position by slightly elevating their arm and accommodates most vehicles for maximum convenience and functionality.

Abstract: A vehicular door trim includes a trim body having a mounting portion, an armrest projecting toward a compartment inner side and including an upper wall portion having amounting hole therethrough, the armrest including a fitting recess at an opening edge of the mounting hole, a mounting member fitted to the mounting hole and including a fitting projection on its one end portion and including a fitting portion on its another end portion, the fitting projection fitted to the fitting recess and the fitting portion fitted to the mounting portion, and an armrest surface skin covering at least an upper surface of the upper wall portion and includes an surface skin extended portion covering the opening edge of the mounting hole and a part of the fitting recess, and the part of the fitting recess and the fitting projection hold a part of the surface skin extended portion.