Abstract: An end cap couples a shutter to an upper part of a track cargo bed between left and right tracks. A shutter seal member is provided on a rear end of the shutter, and makes elastic contact with a tailgate mounted on a rear end of the truck cargo bed. A bed liner seal member is provided on rear ends of left and right side walls, and includes an installation plate member and a hollow wall. An extended wall extends vertically from part of an upper end of the hollow wall closer to an exterior of an automobile. The hollow wall has an opening at an upper part. A first horizontal surface of the end cap of a sealing structure covers an upper part of the tailgate, and a second horizontal surface faces and contactlessly approaches a top edge of the extended wall.

Abstract: An in-vehicle electronic device includes a host, a first camera, and a first driving device. The first camera is moveably connected to the host, and is configured to capture at least one image of an interior of a vehicle. The first driving device is connected to the first camera, and is configured to drive the first camera to slide between an extended position and a retracted position, so that when the first camera is at the extended position, the first camera is located outside the host, and when the first camera is at the retracted position, the first camera is located inside the host.

Abstract: A vehicle cargo bed system includes a floor assembly that transitions back-and-forth between a standard floor position and an extended floor position. The floor assembly includes floor sections each having a cargo support surface. The floor sections are folded when the floor assembly is in the standard floor position. The floor sections are unfolded when the floor assembly is in the extended floor position. The assembly further includes first and second side wall assemblies of the cargo bed that transition back-and-forth between a standard wall position and an extended wall position. The first and second side wall assemblies each include an extendable portion and a fixed portion. The extendable portions extend and retract relative to the respective fixed portions when the first and second side wall assemblies transition back-and-forth between the standard wall position and the extended wall position.

Abstract: A ventilation includes an inlet opening, an outlet opening, and a ventilation passage. The inlet opening is disposed in an interior space at a rear portion of a vehicle. The outlet opening exhausts air in the interior space that has passed through the inlet opening to the outside of the vehicle. The ventilation passage is formed by being surrounded by an interior member that faces the interior space and a vehicle body panel that covers the outside of the interior member, and allows communication between the inlet opening and the outlet opening. A shielding plate that extends to intersect a noise entry path from the outlet opening to the inlet opening is disposed in a middle of the ventilation passage.

Abstract: A method for painting a skin component of a vehicle includes conveying the skin component along a conveying direction. The method further includes controlling first and second painting robots by a control installation such that a first spraying tool of the first painting robot applies a first paint of a first color in a first sub-region and a second spraying tool of the second painting robot applies a second paint of a second color in a second sub-region, where in an overlap region within which the first sub-region overlaps the second sub-region, the first paint is applied over the second paint such that a quantity of the first paint is kept constant perpendicular to a painting direction and is reduced along the painting direction such that a color gradient from the first color to the second color is formed in the overlap region.

Abstract: An adjustable tailgate pad. The adjustable tailgate pad includes a front side. The adjustable tailgate pad also includes a back side. The adjustable tailgate pad further includes an adjustable top side coupled to the front side and the back side. The adjustable top side has a width which is adjustable.

Abstract: A structural component for a motor vehicle is configured to extend transversely to a direction of travel for the motor vehicle and is configured to separate a passenger compartment and a front compartment of the motor vehicle. The structural component includes: a dashboard; two A-pillars arranged in each case laterally with respect to the dashboard; and a transverse reinforcement running along an upper side of the dashboard. The structural component is one-part or a one-piece light-metal die casting.

Abstract: A vehicle assembly includes a vehicle body including a side body component and a transverse body component, and a vehicle seat attached to the each of the side and transverse body components. The vehicle seat includes a seat main frame including an attached seat back, a side member attached to the seat main frame, the side member defining an outboard bolster for the seat back and an armrest, and a seat base attached to the seat main frame. A first connection bracket is secured to the transverse body component adjacent an outboard side edge portion of the seat back, and the outboard bolster of the side member is connected to the first connection bracket. A second connection bracket is secured to the side body component and extended toward the seat main frame, and the armrest of the side member is connected to the second connection bracket.

Abstract: A cargo bed system includes a floor assembly for a cargo bed of a vehicle. The floor assembly is configured to transition back and forth between a standard floor position and an extended floor position. The floor assembly includes a plurality of floor sections each having a cargo support surface. The floor sections are folded when the floor assembly is in the standard floor position. The floor sections are unfolded when the floor assembly is in the extended floor position.

Abstract: A vehicle including a frame, a cabin, and a blast mat. The cabin is coupled to the frame and includes a seat and a series of walls. The blast mat has a bottom surface engaging at least one of the walls. The blast mat includes a first portion configured to support a first portion of an occupant seated in the seat and a second portion configured to support a second portion of the occupant. The first portion of the occupant and the second portion of the occupant have different resistances to blast energy. The second portion of the blast mat has a greater thickness than the first portion of the blast mat.

Abstract: A tonneau cover includes a sheet-shaped member, a hemming member sewn on an outer peripheral edge portion of the sheet-shaped member and forming a core material housing space, a loop-shaped core material housed in the core material housing space, and a frame. The frame includes a first divided frame member and a second divided frame member. At least one of the first divided frame member and the second divided frame member is formed with an edge housing portion and is provided with a contact portion. The edge housing portion forms an edge housing space. The edge housing space houses the outer peripheral edge portion, the hemming member, and the core material. The contact portion protrudes into the edge housing space to be in contact with a surface of the core material facing the sheet-shaped member via the hemming member.

Abstract: A prefabricated vehicle may include a body module providing a vehicle body; a platform module having a battery and a driving wheel, and selectively fastened to the body module; a connecting portion that includes a magnetic module provided in any one of the body module and the platform module and an armature provided in a remaining one of the body module and the platform module, the connecting portion being configured such that the magnetic module and the armature face each other when the body module and the platform module are fastened to each other; and a controller connecting the body module and the platform module to each other to be easily replaceable by applying power to the magnetic module to allow the magnetic module and the armature to be connected to each other by a magnetic force.

Abstract: A textile laminate includes a first side, a second side, and a plurality of spaced apart marks formed on the first side. The plurality of marks formed on the first side impart a roughened, uneven surface along the second side that corresponds with the first side, and a surface roughness of the second side varies based upon a degree of stretch applied to the textile laminate.

Abstract: A vehicle cargo mat system includes a cargo mat configured to fit within an automobile vehicle storage area. Multiple retention members are connected to the cargo mat and are adapted to individually releasably connect to one of multiple attachment members fixed to the automobile vehicle within the storage area. The cargo mat is further configured to extend into at least four optional positions including: a first position extending across a width of the storage area at an outward facing end of the storage area; a second position having the cargo mat laid flat to substantially cover a lower floor of the storage area; a third position having the cargo mat extended over the storage area to cover objects temporarily stored within the storage area; and a fourth position having the cargo mat extended outward from the storage area to at least partially cover a fascia of the automobile vehicle.

Abstract: A container that can be installed and removed from the storage area of a land vehicle. The container rests on the load floor and defines one or more compartments for storing goods. The lid allows for storage on op of the container. The container has outward dimensions that engage the land vehicle to prevent the container from substantially moving in either a lateral or forward/rearward direction.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, a cabin coupled to the frame, and a blast mat. The cabin includes a seat configured to support an occupant and a series of walls at least partially defining a footwell configured to receive a foot of the occupant when the occupant is seated in the seat. The blast mat is positioned within the footwell and configured to absorb energy from an explosion. The blast mat has a top surface and a bottom surface. The cabin defines a longitudinal axis extending parallel to a forward direction of travel of the vehicle and a lateral axis extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. At least a portion of the bottom surface of the blast mat engages at least one of the walls. A thickness of the blast mat varies throughout the blast mat.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a lining for a haul truck body, said lining being arranged to extend over surfaces of said haul truck body, wherein said surfaces define at least one impact region and at least one wear region; wherein said lining within said at least one impact region presents one or more impact lining elements; wherein said lining within said at least one wear region presents one or more wear lining elements; and wherein said impact lining elements have a higher impact resistance than said wear lining elements and said wear lining elements have a higher wear resistance than the impact lining elements. The disclosure further relates to a haul truck body comprising the lining and a haul truck comprising the haul truck body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a haul truck body, comprising a front wall and two opposing side walls. Each side wall presenting an inner surface and an upper edge portion extending rearwardly from a rear end of side wall towards the front wall. Also, each side wall presents an upper reinforcement element which is integrally formed with the side wall and extends along the upper edge portion of the side wall. The invention also relates to a truck and a method for manufacturing a haul truck body.

Abstract: An apparatus and method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, providing a vehicle with a hard top option where a hard top can be attached to the vehicle, a soft top option where a soft top can be attached to the vehicle, and a dual top option where either the hard top or the soft top can be attached to the vehicle. A hard top applique is provided for the hard top and a soft top applique is provide for the soft top, and a common set of fasteners is used to attach the hard top applique and the soft top applique to a pillar as needed to attach the hard top or soft top to the vehicle.

Abstract: A projecting part is provided at the tip of a flange. With a trim body being tilted down on one of the vehicle front and rear sides, by a portion around one end of the flange being firstly inserted into a groove provided on the vehicle body panel side, the flange and the groove as a whole function as means for determining an initial mount position of the trim body relative to the vehicle body panel. The projecting part is positioned around the one end of the flange firstly inserted into the groove and enters inside the groove preceding the portion around the one end of the flange when an insert position misalignment of the flange relative to the groove occurs. Thus, the projecting part functions as means for correcting the insert position misalignment of the flange.

Abstract: A cargo storage system for a vehicle configured to be installed in the rear storage area of the vehicle. The illustrative cargo storage system includes a plurality of upright support brackets and a cargo shelf. The cargo shelf illustratively includes at least one reinforcing rib for strengthening the cargo shelf. The cargo shelf may also include an adjustable sliding panel configured to move relative to the cargo shelf.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular cargo slider for easy modular assembly of at least one platform and custom configuration by the user. Optional dividers allow for the containment of a cargo on a top surface of the platform during transport and can be optionally adjoined to at least one platform, an end cap or a spacer as needed by the user. In some embodiments, the dividers include at least one indentation for assisting the user in securing the cargo on top of the top surface of the platform of at least one platform. In some embodiments, at least one end cap and at least one spacer allow for further custom configurations be the user.

Abstract: A transportation storage device configured to prevent soiling of a vehicle interior is provided that includes a top surface and an opposing bottom surface. The top surface and the bottom surface each have a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge, and the first, second, and third edges of the top and bottom surfaces are configured to securely engage one another. An edge of a flap surface may be operably engaged with the fourth edge of the bottom surface and may be configured to engage a rear bumper and/or an exterior portion of a vehicle. The transportation storage device may include at least one securing element configured to reciprocally engage the flap surface with the top surface and may include an inner pocket surface configured to engage the top surface, the inner pocket surface having a smaller area than the top surface.

Abstract: A transport vehicle that includes at least one seat to receive passengers thereon, the at least one seat being moveable between a non-stowed position permitting a passenger to sit thereon, and a space-saving stowed position to permit a transport of goods. A cover is provided and moveable between a non-operating position and an operating position to at least partially cover at least one side wall of the motor vehicle and also the at least one seat in the space-saving stowed position.

Abstract: An interior cladding arrangement for a load space of a vehicle, which comprises a support wall for supporting a cover panel of a load space, and a cover wall for interior cladding of the load space. The support wall has a support wall connecting portion assigned to the cover wall, and the cover wall has a cover wall connecting portion assigned to the support wall. The support wall connecting portion comprises at least one support wall connecting element, and the cover wall connecting portion comprises at least one cover wall connecting element, wherein the support wall connecting element and the cover wall connecting element are configured for mutual guided engagement.

Abstract: A splicing piece suited with a fastener. The fastener comprises a post. At least one local portion of the splicing piece is a platy portion. Connecting through holes are formed on the platy portion. The connecting through holes comprise a first through hole. A first inner flange used for clamping the lower surface of the first outer boss and the upper surface of the second outer boss is provided on an inner wall of the first through hole. The upper surface and the lower surface of the first inner flange form a wedge in a plane of the axis of the post. The first inner flange is coordinated with the first outer boss and the second outer boss to realize radial positioning of the splicing piece and the fastener.

Abstract: A simple and lightweight solution that provides shippers of dry bulk material an apparatus that facilitates the efficiencies of backhaul pricing in the form of a trailer that is convertible from a configuration used with dry bulk material in an efficient manner (i.e., sealed to outside exposure, food safe, easily cleaned, etc.) to a configuration used with packaged goods as efficiently as a standard van trailer (i.e., must allow forklifts to load palletized and packaged goods for conventional loading and unloading at conventional warehouses with conventional loading docks).

Abstract: A cargo liner for a vehicle may include a cargo area portion sized and configured to extend over a horizontally-oriented cargo area of a vehicle. The cover may also include a seatback portion coupled to the lower portion. The seatback portion may be sized and configured to extend upwardly over a seatback of a vehicle seat. The seatback portion may include a first section, a second section, and a third section. Each of the first section, the second section, and the third section may extend from an upper edge of the upper portion to the cargo area portion. The cargo liner may include a guard portion elevating mechanism that is manipulable to cause the guard portion to transition between a lowered state and an elevated state wherein at least a segment of the guard portion proximate the cargo bed portion extends upwardly to provide a rear barrier.

Abstract: A retainer for aiding vehicle transportability includes an openable rear closure and one or more strap connection surface inwardly disposed of the rear closure of a length X, and has a lightweight bag with a bottom panel and one or more side panel connected to the bottom panel and extending upward therefrom and forming a retaining mouth, and strap portions connecting to the bag and adjustably interconnecting the side strap portions to the strap connection surfaces such that when so connected, the mouth remains inwardly disposed within the vehicle to retain items from exiting a rear of the vehicle when the rear closure is open.

Abstract: A vehicle interior component includes an interior component body arranged along a vehicle body member with a face thereof exposed to a vehicle room and a display unit arranged at the interior component body to perform displaying for a passenger. The display unit includes a light source to radiate light to the interior component body from a back face side thereof, a transmissive section to perform displaying to be visible from a front face side of the interior component body by being transmissively illuminated with light from the light source as being formed by thinning a region of the interior component body, and a reinforcing member arranged on the back face side of the interior component body to reinforce the transmissive section.

Abstract: A silicone-based aerosol product includes a container and an aerosol silicone composition within the container. The aerosol silicone composition includes a silicone elastomer composition and a propellant.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, multiple tractive assemblies engaging the frame, a cabin coupled to the frame, and a blast mat. The cabin includes a seat configured to support an occupant and multiple walls at least partially defining a footwell configured to receive the feet of the occupant when the occupant is seated in the seat. The blast mat is positioned within the footwell and configured to absorb energy from an explosion, thereby reducing energy transferred into the feet of the occupant due to the explosion. The blast mat has a top surface and a bottom surface. At least a portion of the bottom surface of the blast mat engages at least one of the walls. A thickness of the blast mat is defined between the top surface and the portion of the bottom surface engaging at least one of the walls. The thickness varies throughout the blast mat.

Abstract: A lining element includes at least three layers and is configured to be mounted to a structure exposed to wear. The lining element has a wear-impeding polymer layer, an energy-absorbing polymer layer and a reinforcing polymer layer. The reinforcing layer is located adjacent the structure exposed to wear, whereas the energy-absorbing layer is located between the reinforcing layer and the wear-impeding layer. The wear-impeding layer is located on top of the energy-absorbing layer.

Abstract: A cargo floor system includes a floor pan and a retractable floor assembly. The floor pan includes a recessed storage compartment and an access opening in communication with the recessed storage compartment. The retractable floor assembly includes a retractable floor spanning the access opening and a drive mechanism displacing the retractable floor between a deployed position closing the access opening and a stowed position opening the access opening.

Abstract: A vehicle interior component includes an interior component body arranged along a vehicle body member with a face thereof exposed to a vehicle room and a display unit arranged at the interior component body to perform displaying for a passenger. The display unit is arranged at a range extending from a rear-side face section of the interior component body to an inner-side face section thereof.

Abstract: A traction mat wherein the foam is reinforced with a layer of fabric or fiber between the CLCC foam layer and the substrate or underlying surface. The layering is preferably a first foam layer, a first adhesive layer, a fabric and/or fiber layer, followed by a second adhesive layer. This prevents the CLCC foam from being bonded directly to the substrate which allows the fabric/fiber to support the CLCC foam such that the entire assembly can be removed in one piece without the CLCC foam disintegrating. The introduction of the reinforcing fabric and/or fiber layer eliminates any residual CLCC foam from being bonded to the substrate. Consequently, the traction mat can be easily lifted away and removed.

Abstract: A vehicle with a passenger area having a seat disposed therein and an opening of the passenger area on the right or left sides of the seat. The vehicle frame includes an opening frame portion defining the opening of the passenger area. The opening frame portion comprises a lower attachment portion for attaching a hinge of a first door to the opening frame portion, and an upper attachment portion for attaching a hinge of a second door to the opening frame portion. The lower attachment portion and the upper attachment portion are portions formed by at least one of machining and welding. The lower attachment portion is formed in the main body frame of the vehicle frame, and the upper attachment portion is formed in the case of the vehicle frame.

Abstract: Arrangements described herein include adaptable storage systems for vehicle truck beds, and methods for controlling such systems. The system can include a panel having one or more wheel well cutouts. One or more wheel well covers can be operatively connected to the panel. A lift can be included that can selectively move the panel in an elevational direction between a top position and a bottom position. The wheel well cover(s) can be adaptive relative to the wheel wells to allow substantially unimpeded movement of the panel between the top position and the bottom position. Further, the wheel well cover(s) can substantially cover a wheel well cutout when the panel is in the top position.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced multi-layered structure and a fiber-reinforced CLCC foam traction mat for use in the marine, power sports and leisure industries are provided which are strong enough to have snaps installed in them, thereby allowing the structure and the mat to be snapped in place, stay snapped and be removed whenever it becomes necessary or desired. CLCC is a cross-linked-closed-cell foam compound. The mat product comprises the multi-layered structure of one or more layers of CLCC foam, one or more layers of a strong synthetic woven textile fiber, and one or more layers of a dimpled cross-linked-closed-cell foam, or equivalent non-skid base material; and a plurality of snaps, imbedded or otherwise incorporated into the multi-layered structure so as to allow the mat to be clasped and fastened to the desired surface of the marine vessel or vehicle. Techniques for forming and assembling the removable mat include conventional extrusion, laminating and rolling.

Abstract: A cover assembly including: first, second, and third substantially rectangular panel sections in a parallel relationship and the second panel being interposed between the first and third panels. The foldable cover assembly also includes the first, second, and third panels being pivotally connected such that the panels can fold in relation to one another so as to form the cover assembly into a triangular configuration or the panels can fold open to bring the panels to have a common plane. The foldable cover assembly also includes a fastening device for temporarily holding the cover assembly in the triangular configuration. The foldable cover assembly also includes where at least one of the panels having established thereon a hazard sign for signaling distress in situations involving motor vehicle traffic; and where the hazard sign can be directed towards the surrounding environment when the cover assembly is in the triangular configuration.

Abstract: A tether has a pair of guide plates. The pair of guide plates has two sides. A distance between points located on the two sides increases, as the points on the two sides approach a tip of the tether. The tether may have elastic branches. The pair of guide plates may have protrusions protruding toward an anchor. The tether may be made long by curving a tether intermediate portion. The tether may have a second guide plate and a third guide plate. When a pillar garnish is moved in a direction away from a pillar, the two sides of the guide plates are brought into contact with a rim portion of a tether housing portion defining the tether inserting aperture, thereby preventing the tether from rotating about a center axis line of the clip and the anchor to pass through the tether inserting aperture. When a bottom wall of the tether housing portion comes to a tether portion located between the guide plates and the anchor, the elastic branches and the protrusions prevent rotation of the tether.

Abstract: A scuff plate for a vehicle includes a sloped front side in physical contact with a cargo-area floor panel. The cargo-area floor panel can have a slope angle greater than zero in a downward direction and the sloped front side can have a ramp angle at least equal to the slope angle in an upward direction.

Abstract: A fabrication method for fabricating an equipment part for an automotive vehicle. The method includes the following steps. Supplying a sheet comprising ceramic fibers and thermofusible polymer fibers, the melting temperature of the thermofusible polymer being higher than 200° C. Heating the sheet, at a temperature higher than 200° C., so as to melt the thermofusible polymer. Applying a fabric on the sheet, the fabric comprising filament yarns having a core made of polymer presenting a softening point temperature that is higher than or equal to 200° C. And then thermoforming of the fabric and the sheet in a conforming mold.

Abstract: An aircraft interior equipment component (10) with a frame (12) which comprises two rigid frame sections (14a-h) and a joint (16a-h) connecting the rigid frame sections (14a-h) to one another, and with a sheetlike section (18) which is supported by the frame (12) and is formed by a flexible and/or foldable membrane (20) connected to the frame (12).

Abstract: A component arrangement includes a first sheet metal profile part and a second sheet metal profile, each first and second profile parts having respective flanges and being arranged relative to each other so that the respective flanges overlap, wherein the first and second profile parts are connected to each at the respective flanges via a laser welding connection, which extends over a welding seam length, wherein the laser welding connection is formed by at least two welding seams which extend parallel and at a distance to each other.

Abstract: A shipping container liner system for use in the shipping of bulk flowable products is described. The system comprises a specially adapted shipping container liner that is self-supporting without the need of rear-mounted rigid supportive bars to retain the liner within the shipping container during filling and discharge.

Abstract: A module for sealing an interface between compartments of a pressurized cabin of an aircraft. The module comprises a frame, a sheet and a rigid structure. The frame includes an opening surrounded by attachment surfaces. The frame is connected or connectable to a support structure of the aircraft. The sheet is attached to the attachment surfaces of the frame for sealing the at least one opening. The rigid structure is attached to the sheet within the frame without contacting the frame so that a displacement of the rigid structure relative to the frame induces tensile stress in the sheet between the frame and the rigid structure.

Abstract: The device for the protection of the interior of an automotive vehicle comprises a flexible liner at the inside of the vehicle and means for holding the liner in this interior. The liner has, at least in part surrounding its rear opening, a protective flap arranged to cover the edge of the trunk opening and at least the upper portion forms a flap continuous with the top side of the liner and incorporates means to hold the flap in position in the upper rabbet of the periphery of the trunk opening. The side flaps are provided for covering the rear edges of the lateral sides of the vehicle, and a rear closure panel, in a rearward extension of the bottom side of the liner, the trunk threshold and the bumper to be covered and is also sized to provide, when pulled up, a rear closure wall of the liner.

Abstract: A van includes modified a first side panel of the van. An exterior portion of the first side panel forms a first exterior side of the van. The van includes a second side panel of the van. An exterior portion of the second side panel forms a second exterior side of the van. The van also includes a planar floor surface configured to extend from the first side panel to the second side panel for an entire length of a cargo area. The cargo area is defined by the first side panel, the second side panel, and the planar floor surface of the van.

Abstract: A vehicle incorporates a storage area with a dynamic floor section. That dynamic floor section includes a plurality of interconnected panels that slide and fold so as to be displaceable between a home position and a shifted position. Advantageously, the movement of the panels allows better access to objects resting on the dynamic floor section.