Abstract: A storage bin assembly (1) comprises a storage bin (2) and a retainer (3). The storage bin is retained by the retainer and is movable in relation to the retainer. The storage bin comprises a first guiding pin (5) arranged at, and protruding from a first bin side wall (2a) in a width direction of the storage bin assembly. The retainer comprises a first guiding track (4) arranged in a first retainer side wall (3a). The first guiding pin is slidably arranged in the first guiding track (4). The first guiding pin (5) is arranged to move in the width direction when moving the storage bin between a first position with the first guiding pin located at a first end (4?) of the first guiding track and a second position with the first guiding pin located at a second end (4?) of the first guiding track.

Abstract: Movement data characterizing the movement of a vehicle in which electronic smartglasses are used, are sent by a portable apparatus from a data output to the electronic smartglasses for reducing simulator-sickness-induced impairments. The electronic smartglasses display data taking into account the movement data.

Abstract: A furniture piece comprises a back section, a seat section, a leg section, a pair of laterally spaced arm sections, and a pair of front corner sections which are respectively disposed beneath the pair of laterally spaced arm sections and disposed upon opposite sides of said leg section. The pair of front corner sections, the leg section, and the seat section comprise cushioned sections such that collectively, the pair of front corner sections, the leg section, and the seat section define a T-cushioned structure for the furniture piece. In addition, the pair of front corner sections are movable in forward and backward directions and have storage compartments defined therein such that when either one of said pair of front corner sections is moved forwardly from a retracted or closed position, to an extended or open position, the storage compartment is rendered accessible such that items can be inserted into or removed from the storage compartment.

Abstract: An armrest console includes an armrest, a fixed gear coupled to a top of a storage compartment in the armrest console, an elevating gear coupled to the armrest; a dampener gear engaged with the elevating gear and the fixed gear, and a gear connector to receive the elevating gear and the dampener gear. When the armrest is rotated about an axis of the elevating gear in a counterclockwise direction to open, the elevating gear is rotated in the counterclockwise direction and the dampener gear is rotated in a clockwise direction and both the elevating gear and the dampener gear are rotated about an axis of the fixed gear, and wherein the elevating gear and the dampener gear are moved up at a height direction when the armrest is rotated to open.

Abstract: A damper element for damping a translational movement of a component and for causing the component to stop at a stop position includes a housing, a carrier displaceably supported in the housing for movement in a translational direction, and a damper part for damping the translational movement. The damper part has a first end connected to the housing and a second end pivotably connected to the carrier, the carrier is pivotable about a pivot axis perpendicular to the translation direction between a first position and a second position, and the damper element further includes at least one spring biasing the carrier toward the first position.

Abstract: A center console of a motor vehicle has a cover that is able to be opened, which closes a storage compartment that lies thereunder in its closed position and releases this in an open position. A comfortable adjustment of the cover is possible via an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism is formed in such a way that it first lifts the cover during opening and adjusts it backwards and subsequently swings it upwards.

Abstract: A truck bed weighting system that does not interfere with the use of the bed for entry, exit or storage including an elongated canvas-like carrier mounted by loops to tie-down points on the bed side walls so the carrier sits longitudinally in the bed against the side walls. This carrier is designed to receive and hold a plurality of standard sand or other particulate sacks; e.g., 26? or 31?. A line of three canvases are provided in 70?, 78? and 96? lengths to accommodate the many varieties of truck bed lengths. In the off season, these carriers can be emptied of the sacks and utilized to store tools or other items in an out of the way position.

Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle convenience unit having a cupholder and storage container that facilitates a lid to one of engage and disengage the storage container when the convenience unit is pivoted, militating against container spillage, by the use of a damping link arm. The assembly comprises a housing, a hinged convenience unit, a storage container lid, and a link arm.

Abstract: An article storage device for a vehicle, includes: a body (3) with an article storage space (1) and a lid accommodation space (2); a lid (4) capable of opening and closing the article storage space (1); a drive link (21) for driving the lid (4) between a close position where the article storage space (1) is closed and an open position where the article storage space (1) is opened while the lid (4) is accommodated in the lid accommodation space (2), the drive link (21) being rotatably attached at one end to the body (3) and connected at the other end to the lid (4); and an urging mechanism (25) for urging the drive link so as to drive the lid (4) from the close position to the open position.

Abstract: In a built-in ashtray, when the cigarette lighter is fitted into a swiveled-up holder, without any special locking mechanism for the holder, an automatic sliding of the ashtray into its closed position is avoided. A spring has a progressive characteristic spring curve such that the spring force, which acts upon the ashtray in its moved-out operative position and presses the ashtray toward the outside, is greater than the oppositely directed force component of the operating force acting in the plane of the spring force during the inserting or operating of the cigarette lighter.

Abstract: A lid operating device for switching a lid between a closed position and an open position relative to a main body includes a first urging device for urging the lid from the closed position to a mid position before reaching the open position, and a second urging device for urging the lid from the open position to the mid position. A striker is disposed on the lid or main body, and a latching device is disposed on the main body or lid for engaging the striker to hold the lid at the closed position. The lid is automatically rotated from the closed position to the mid position by the first urging device, and manually rotated from the mid position to the open position against the urging force of the second urging device.

Abstract: An automotive assembly having an integrated spring mechanism. The assembly includes a first member and a second member pivotally coupled to the first member and moveable between a first and second position with respect to the first member. The assembly further includes a resilient element integrally molded with one of the first and second members. The resilient element includes an extension portion having a free end that is coupled to the other one of the first and second members. The extension portion imposes a force on the second member to bias the second member in at least one direction. A method of making the assembly includes a two shot molding process where the one of the first and second members is formed in a first shot of the molding operation and the resilient element is integrally molded thereto in the second shot of the molding operation.

Abstract: An ashtray for automobiles exhibits a holder and a removable ashtray that is inserted in the holder, whereby a lifting mechanism is provided for lifting the ashtray from a usage position into an easy-grip position for removal. The lifting mechanism includes an actuator element, which is adjustable at the holder and a transmission element acting together with it. A lifting mechanism exhibiting a simple, cost-efficient construction is created in that the transmission element is in an operating connection with a pivotal lever hinged to the holder in such a manner that, when shifting the actuator element, the pivotal lever makes an arc shaped movement, during the course of which a rounded upper end area of the pivotal lever comes into contact with the underside of the ashtray, and moves it up towards the easy grip-position for removal.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved automotive ashtray, and to a two shot molding method for making the same, having a reduced number of parts and that is adapted to be coupled to a substrate of an interior trim assembly, e.g. a door panel, in a vehicle. To this end, the ashtray includes a compartment body and a cover with each including at least one integrally formed connecting member being pivotally coupled together so that the cover may be moved between an open and a closed position for accessing a cavity within the body.

Abstract: An automotive ashtray comprises a compartment body defining a cavity and having an opening for accessing the cavity. The compartment body includes a first connecting member integrally formed therein. The ashtray further includes a cover having a second connecting member integrally formed therein, the first connecting member cooperating with the second connecting member to moveably couple the cover to the compartment body. An electroluminescent lamp is molded to the compartment body to illuminate the cavity. A two-shot molding process may be used to form the ashtray, with the compartment body and the first connecting member being formed in the first shot. The electroluminescent lamp is molded to the compartment body in the first shot. The cover and the second connecting member are then formed in the second shot so that the cover is pivotally coupled to the compartment body.

Abstract: In a lock of information reproducer for car, when a passenger or a driver stays in a car, in more detail, only when a car key is inserted into a car key holder (power of the car is ON), an information reproducer can be detached from a contact support unit, when the key is taken out of the key holder, the information reproducer can not be detached from the contact support unit, and accordingly theft of the information reproducer can be efficiently prevented in parking.

Abstract: The structure of an ashtray for automobiles in a slide-type fashion of a main body sliding into and out of a housing, in which there is no clearance between guide rails of the main body and the guide grooves of the housing during slide motion of the guide rails along the guide grooves, thus preventing movements of the main body when the main body is drawn into and out of the housing, and improving stability.

Abstract: In the present invention, a floor console arranged between right and left seats of a vehicle is formed by a front-side console 2 and a garnish 15 installed to the front-side console 2; a cigarette lighter attachment portion 32 having a substantially horizontal surface shape is provided on the garnish 15; a cigarette lighter device 1 is disposed in the cigarette lighter attachment portion 32 so as to be directed in a substantially vertical direction; and a substantially horizontal ash receiving surface 37 which is formed separately from an ashtray is provided on the front-side console 2 located under the cigarette lighter attachment portion 32.

Abstract: A control panel assembly includes a housing having a recess formed therein. A panel is movably attached to said the housing. A control mechanism is mounted on the panel. The panel is movable between a first position in which the panel generally covers the recess, and a second position in which the recess is exposed. The panel is releasably locked in the first position by a latch mechanism.

Abstract: An ashtray that mounts on the exterior of a vehicle that avoids the undesirable conditions of internal ashtrays. The ashtray can mount on a vehicle window, in a vent, or under a vehicle exterior mirror. The ashtray can also be built-in to the vehicle at the time of manufacture. The window version of the ashtray can contain hook/loop material (VELCRO) to attach it to the vehicle window and magnets so that the ashtray can automatically attach to the vehicle metal when the window is lowered. The mirror mounted version can contain a polished face to act as part of the mirror.

Abstract: A guide mechanism includes a moving member supported by a supporting base frame and moving along a predetermined path with respect to the supporting base frame. A guide projection provided in the moving member is inserted in a guide groove provided in the supporting base frame and moves through the guide groove for guiding the moving member along the path. The guide groove is formed of a pair of thin wall members disposed with a predetermined space therebetween. When the guide projection is in the guide groove, a front end of the guide projection does not contact a bottom surface of the guide groove, and the guide projection slides in a state that a base surface of the guide projection linearly contacts edges of the thin wall members constituting the guide groove.

Abstract: An ashtray that mounts on the exterior of a vehicle that avoids the undesirable conditions of internal ashtrays. The ashtray can mount on a vehicle window, in a vent, or under a vehicle exterior mirror. The ashtray can also be built-in to the vehicle at the time of manufacture. The window version of the ashtray can contain hook/loop material (VELCRO) to attach it to the vehicle window and magnets so that the ashtray can automatically attach to the vehicle metal when the window is lowered. The mirror mounted version can contain a polished face to act as part of the mirror.

Abstract: A built-in ashtray for a motor vehicle has a housing which has a guide by means of which an ashtray is displaceably in a drawer-type manner disposed in the housing. The ashtray also has a holder for a cigarette lighter which is mounted on the ashtray so that it can be moved into an operative position projecting upward from the ashtray. The built-in ashtray is equipped with a driving device which moves the holder during the displacement of the ashtray out of the housing into the operative position upward and, during the displacement into the housing, in a downward manner Furthermore, a spring is arranged between the housing and a rearward area of the ashtray, which spring changes the ashtray after the release of a locking from a moved-in closed position into a moved-out operative position.

Abstract: In the present invention, a floor console arranged between right and left seats of a vehicle is formed by a front-side console 2 and a garnish 15 installed to the front-side console 2; a cigarette lighter attachment portion 32 having a substantially horizontal surface shape is provided on the garnish 15; a cigarette lighter device 1 is disposed in the cigarette lighter attachment portion 32 so as to be directed in a substantially vertical direction; and a substantially horizontal ash receiving surface 37 which is formed separately from an ashtray is provided on the front-side console 2 located under the cigarette lighter attachment portion 32.

Abstract: A receptacle assembly for mounting in a vehicle is disclosed. The assembly includes a housing shell (12), a case (18) that is pivotally mounted in the shell to be movable between an open position and a closed position, a spring biasing the case to the open position and a latching mechanism for latching the case in the closed position. The latching mechanism releases the case from the closed position under the action of a push onto the case against the force of the spring moving the case to a pushed position. The assembly further includes a blocking device with a blocking body (22) that is spring biased to a normal rest position and movable under inertial forces to an active blocking position. The blocking body (22), in the normal rest position, permits free pivotal movement of the case (18) and, in the blocking position, blocks movement of the case from the closed to the pushed position, thereby preventing the case from accidentally pivoting to the open position.

Abstract: An ashtray that mounts on the exterior of a vehicle that avoids the undesirable conditions of internal ashtrays. The ashtray can mount on a vehicle window, in a vent, or under a vehicle exterior mirror. The ashtray can also be built-in to the vehicle at the time of manufacture. The window version of the ashtray can contain hook/loop material (VELCRO) to attach it to the vehicle window and magnets so that the ashtray can automatically attach to the vehicle metal when the window is lowered. The mirror mounted version can contain a polished face to act as part of the mirror.

Abstract: A guide mechanism includes a moving member having the first guide projections and the second guide projection arranged in a triangle shape. A supporting base member for supporting the moving member includes the first guide groove and the second guide groove formed in parallel. Each end portion of the first and second guide grooves includes an arc-shaped branch groove. The first guide projections are inserted into the first guide groove, and the second guide projection is inserted into the second guide groove. The guide projections slide inside the guide grooves and the branch grooves, thereby guiding sliding and turning motions of the moving member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holder (10) for a drinks container, for example a can, a beaker or a cup, which is intended for installation, for example, in a dashboard (12) of a motor vehicle. The invention proposes arranging, for example, a storage compartment (28) in the holder (10), which storage compartment (28) can be extended, for example in the manner of a drawer, when the holder (10) is not being used. The invention has the advantage that the installation space required for the holder (10) is additionally used for accommodating the storage compartment (28).

Abstract: A built-in combination (10) for use in a motor vehicle includes an ashtray (14) that is displaceable forwards into an inaccessible position and rearwards into an accessible position. A receiving element (24) having an insertion opening (28) for a beverage container is arranged at the rear side of the ashtray (14). The receiving element is pivotally connected to the ashtray (14), thus taking up a position of use when the ashtray (14) is displaced forwards. In the position of use, a beverage container can be inserted into the insertion opening (28).

Abstract: An ashtray that mounts on the exterior of a vehicle that avoids the undesirable conditions of internal ashtrays. The ashtray can mount on a vehicle window, in a vent, or under a vehicle exterior mirror. The ashtray can also be built-in to the vehicle at the time of manufacture. The window version of the ashtray can contain hook/loop material (VELCRO) to attach it to the vehicle window and magnets so that the ashtray can automatically attach to the vehicle metal when the window is lowered. The mirror mounted version can contain a polished face to act as part of the mirror.

Abstract: An ashtray that can be used in a vehicle has an extinguishing function. The ashtray includes a case having an upper opening and a disposal chamber. A first lid is pivotally supported on one wall of the case and covers a first part of the upper opening. A second lid is pivotally supported on a second wall opposing the first wall and covers a second part of the opening. A slot is formed between the first and second lids. A rotor is rotatably supported by the case below the slot. The rotor has vanes, with adjacent vanes defining receptacles for holding lit cigarettes. One of the receptacles is arranged at a receiving position below the slot and another of the receptacles is arranged at an extinguishing position in which the receptacle is covered by the first lid. A rotating mechanism rotates the rotor such that the receptacle in the receiving position moves to the extinguishing position.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a hinge assembly of an accessory door, the accessory door moveable between open and closed positions relative to a base and including a first arm, the hinge assembly including a spring, the spring engageable between the base and the first arm, the apparatus including a plate rigidly engageable with the base, the plate including a spring anchor mechanism capable of engaging the spring, and at least one connector capable of connecting the plate and the base, whereby the accessory door is moveable between open and closed positions without interference by the plate or the connector(s).

Abstract: An opening-closing door (20) for closing an equipment body (10) is provided at a front side of a car-mounted-type equipment, and an operating portion (21) for operating the equipment body (10) can be operated only when the opening-closing door (20) is in its open condition. A pivotal movement point, serving as an axis of pivotal movement of the opening-closing door (20), as well as a drive point to which a drive force for pivotally moving the opening-closing door (20) is applied, is provided on the opening-closing door (20). A first drive mechanism (race (35)) for driving the pivotal movement point in a direction perpendicular to the front side of the door (20), disposed in its closed condition, is provided at the opening-closing door (20). A second drive mechanism (lever (36)) for pivotally moving the opening-closing door (20) about the pivotal movement point is provided at the opening-closing door.

Abstract: A device for installation in a motor vehicle has a pop-out part which is movably guided from an initial position into a usage position and vice versa, a guide for guiding the pop-out part for movement from the initial position into the usage position and vice versa, and a safety locking device having a movable latch arranged to be brought by an acceleration into an engagement with the pop-out part so as to lock the pop-out part in the initial position.