Abstract: A work vehicle includes a driver's step, a driver's seat disposed further rearward than the driver's step and between left and right rear traveling units, a steering wheel disposed in front of the driver's seat, left and right fenders that cover both of the rear traveling units from above; a boarding section that enables boarding and deboarding to and from the driver's step at a position on a front side of at least one of the fenders, and a gripping portion that is provided on a forward portion of the boarding section and is graspable to a driver when boarding and deboarding. The gripping portion is configured to have an inclined posture that is positioned further forward toward the outward side of the vehicle body, in a plan view.

Abstract: An assist grip attachment structure in which an assist grip is attached to a vehicle body-side attachment portion, the assist grip is supported with prescribed rigidity by the vehicle body-side attachment portion when a tensile load in a direction in which the assist grip is pulled toward an inside of a vehicle cabin is applied to the assist grip, and an impact of a pressing load is absorbed through deformation of the vehicle body-side attachment portion when the pressing load is applied to the assist grip from the inside of the vehicle cabin.

Abstract: A handle for a door leaf of a motor vehicle, including a stationary portion mounted on the outer panel of the door leaf, and a gripping lever pivotably mounted relative to the stationary portion and configured to be operated by a user. The gripping lever includes: a pivotably movable outer shell having a front surface visible to a user and a rear surface opposite the front surface, and a recess provided in the outer shell, which forms an opening in the visible front surface of the outer shell, and a decorative insert attached inside the recess and having a front wall that is substantially flush with the front surface of the outer shell, a rear wall attached to the rear surface of the outer shell, and at least one rib connecting the front and rear walls of the decorative insert, the front and rear walls and the rib being made of one piece.

Abstract: A driver interface module (14) is fitted inside a utility vehicle cab. The module is located alongside a driver's seat (12), attached thereto, and comprises a console (24) having plurality of driver interface devices disposed thereon. A display attachment bar (26) is mounted to the console, wherein at least one display device (28) is clamped to the display attachment bar.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle grab handle (10) having a handle (12) and at least one bearing support (14) for attaching the vehicle grab handle (10) to a vehicle body, a bearing section (18) of the handle (12) being pivotally mounted to the bearing support (14), two shaft stubs (22, 24) being provided on the bearing support (14) which define a pivot axis (S) for the handle (12) and which can be shifted along the pivot axis (S) from an initial position to a connection position, and the shaft stubs (22, 24) coupling the handle (12) and the bearing support (14) to one another in the connection position.

Abstract: An object is to provide an assist grip for an operator to easily ride on/off an operation section. An assist grip 31 for supporting a weight of an operator riding on/off an operation section 4 is disposed in front of a steering wheel 11 so as to overlap steering wheel 11 when viewed in front.

Abstract: Disclosed is an assist grip assembly including a handle portion and at least one support structure, the at least one support structure including a securing surface attached to a mounting area of a vehicle body, and a transfer member comprising a flex portion and a contact portion having a contact surface, wherein the transfer member is formed with or attached to the handle portion and when a load is applied to the handle portion in a first direction, the contact surface of the transfer member contacts a contact area of the vehicle body and transfers at least a portion of the load from the mounting area to the contact area.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for a vehicle grab handle includes spaced apart first and second roof attachment portions for mounting to a roof side rail and spaced apart first and second support portions depending downwardly toward a vehicle cabin. The first support portion depends from the first attachment portion and the second support portion depends from the second attachment portion. An interconnecting portion extends between the spaced apart first and said second support portions for mounting the vehicle grab handle. At least one reinforcing flange extends along at least one longitudinal edge defined by the roof attachment portions and the support portions. The at least one reinforcing flange extends from one or both of the first and second attachment portions a limited distance to a location spaced apart from the interconnecting portion.

Abstract: A working vehicle comprises a dashboard, a boss and an assist grip. The boss is provided on the dashboard so as to have a surface in which a hole is opened. The assist grip is provided with a flange, and provided with a base portion extended from the flange. The assist grip is mounted on the dashboard so that the base portion is inserted into the hole of the boss and the flange is placed on the surface of the boss.

Abstract: An object is to provide an assist grip for an operator to easily ride on/off an operation section. An assist grip for supporting a weight of an operator riding on/off an operation section is disposed in front of a steering wheel so as to overlap steering wheel when viewed in front.

Abstract: A utility vehicle (100) with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. The ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features enhance the utility of the vehicle.

Abstract: An object is to provide an assist grip for an operator to easily ride on/off an operation section. An assist grip for supporting a weight of an operator riding on/off an operation section is disposed in front of a steering wheel so as to overlap steering wheel when viewed in front.

Abstract: The invention relates to an auxiliary handle clip which can improve the strength of the product clip and which can have a firm and stable supporting capability under a horizontally acting external force. According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided an auxiliary handle fixing clip for module liner of an automobile comprising a base 31 at the bottom, the base being assembled between a body panel 10 and a headliner 20 of an automobile, and a hook 33 at the front, the hook 33 integrally bent from the base 31 for fitting in a coupling opening 11 of a body panel 10, wherein the hook 33 comprises inner walls 34 bent upwardly slantly in the direction of facing each other, starting from the opposite lateral sides of a base 31, outer walls 36 bent slantly downwardly in the direction of spreading from each other, starting from the both tops of the inner walls 34, and engaging members 38 bent slantly downwardly in mutually facing directions from the lower ends of the outer walls 36.

Abstract: An armrest assembly secured to a substrate comprising an armrest having a cavity and at least one tee lock, a grab handle having a least one side wing, and wherein the grab handle is secured to the cavity of the armrest by operatively engaging the at least tee lock with the at least one side wing.

Abstract: A grip handle at a passenger seat in an automobile includes an instrument panel having at least one hole formed therethrough in front of the passenger seat, a core, made of hard plastic, including at least one insert hole formed therethrough, into which an insert bolt fixed to the hole of the instrument panel is inserted, such that the core is formed integrally with the insert bolt by insert molding, and a plurality of contraction prevention grooves formed in the front surface thereof in a longitudinal direction, and a skin, made of soft plastic, formed outside the core by double insert molding.

Abstract: A golf cart footrest including horizontal footrest bars mounted between two steel endplates, which are attached to steel golf cart mounting brackets. The mounting brackets can be mounted through existing holes in the canopy frame of a golf cart or appropriate holes can be drilled in the golf cart's side panels to position the footrest just above the dashboard. There are a series of perforated holes in the endplates that can be aligned with attaching holes in the mounting brackets in order to adjust the height of the footrest or to better align it with existing mounting holes in the golf cart. To install the golf cart footrest simply requires an individual to bolt the mounting brackets with attached endplates to existing holes in a golf cart's frontal canopy frame. If necessary holes do not exist, then appropriate holes can be drilled in the golf cart's frame or side panels.

Abstract: A hand reference for a control panel of a utility vehicle provides a gripping handle for an operator to adjust controls without observing the controls. The hand reference assists in steadying the operator's hand when fine tuning adjustments on the control panel. The hand reference is embodied as an inverted substantially U-shaped handle extending along the length of slots which guide control levers.

Abstract: A four-wheeled utility vehicle has a driver's and passenger's compartment having open front and lateral sides, and an assist grip (32) that can be grasped by a passenger seated in a natural position on a passenger seat (4b). The assist grip (32) includes a core pipe (33) and an elastic coating member (31) coating the core pipe (33). The assist grip (32) is attached detachably to an upper part of an inclined front side part (21d) on the side of the passenger seat (4b) of a front frame member (21) of a cabin frame (5). The assist grip (32) protrudes toward the passenger seat (4b) to enable the passenger seated on the passenger seat (4b) to grasp the assist grip (32) easily.

Abstract: A motor vehicle (1) with a grab handle (6), for a passenger compartment (12). The grab handle (6) is secured to a support, such as a roof panel (14), via a pair of pivot points (16) so that the grab handle (6) may be rotated (3) to extend away from the surrounding surface (10) to an extended position (31) or retracted toward the surrounding surface (10) to a retracted position (11). A proximity sensor (24) senses the presence of a hand when sufficiently near the grab handle (6), and an actuator, responsive to the proximity sensor, is arranged to extend (3) automatically the grab handle (6) when the proximity sensor (24) senses the presence of a hand near the grab handle (6). The actuator may also automatically retract the grab handle (6) when the proximity sensor (24) does not sense the presence of a hand near the grab handle (6) for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: In a retractable assist grip in which a grip body rotatably supported on a mount is urged into swing motion from the use position to the retracted position, one side surface of a supporting part of the mount is formed integrally with s fulcrum pin extending therefrom. A pin support of a leg of the grip body is journaled on the fulcrum pin. On the other side surface of the supporting part, a recess and a loose-fit pin extending inside the recess from the bottom of the recess are formed coaxially with the fulcrum pin. The leg of the grip body is assembled against relative rotation with a spacer rotatably inserted into the recess and including a pin loose-fitting part for loosely receiving the loose-fit pin therein. A viscidity is provided between the outer periphery of the spacer and the inner periphery of the recess of the mount, thereby forming a damper. Further, a locking pin is retained prior to the mounting of the grip body to the mount.

Abstract: A safety hand grip for use in entering and exiting the cargo door of a van or similar vehicle comprising a pair of mounting brackets, one securable to the floor of the vehicle the other securable to the sidewall of the vehicle, and a pole that is detachably securable between the two mounting brackets by the user when needed and that can be detached and removed for storage when not needed.

Abstract: A passenger assist handle for use in an automobile includes a handle pivotably mounted to a base and biased in an non-use position by a helical torsion spring. The base has an upstanding mounting block for pivotably retaining the handle and a mounting clip for mounting the base to an automobile frame. The handle has first and second ends each of which is pivotably mounted to the base through a pin which extends through openings in each end of the handle and through the base pivot mounts for movement between first and second positions with respect to the base. The spring has a first end extending into and anchored in the spring hole in the base. The spring is further coiled around the pin between the pivot mounts and has a second end distal from the first end which is anchored in the first end of the handle. The handle further includes a ledge for retaining the second end of the spring in the handle.

Abstract: A passenger cell for a passenger car with a load bearing shell structure. The A-pillar and the adjoining lateral roof frame each have a two-part longitudinal profile. The two longitudinal profile parts are arranged at a distance from each other and an inner longitudinal profile part protruding into the interior as a roof gripping rail.

Abstract: A face plate to be affixed to the interior of the operator's cab of an agricultural tractor around the electronic control devices within the reach of the operator is disclosed wherein the face plate is provided with an outwardly projecting hand brace affixed to the face plate. The face plate is mounted around the electronic device such that the hand brace is positioned below the electronically controlled device to provide a brace against which the operator's hand can be steadied to permit the manipulation of the control device while the tractor is operating through uneven terrain. By resting the hand against the hand brace the fingers can be steadied sufficiently to allow the electronic controls to be properly manipulated, irrespective of the unevenness of the terrain over which the tractor is traversing.

Abstract: An assist strap is made of a flexible exoskeleton of a tubular shape which overlies a tubular core to provide a strong yet cushioned strap. Opposite ends of the strap are held by clamps which in turn are secured to a vehicle for attaching the strap to a vehicle.

Abstract: An assist strap is made of a flexible exoskeleton of a tubular shape which overlies a high density foam core to provide a strong yet cushioned strap. Opposite ends of the strap are held by clamps which in turn are secured to a vehicle for attaching the strap to a vehicle.

Abstract: An assist strap is provided for attachment within spaced apart apertures on a vehicle body. The strap has mounting portions at the end thereof which space the strap from the vehicle body. Attaching legs are provided on each of the mounting portions and are adapted to extend through the apertures, each of the attaching legs having a foot at the end thereof projecting toward the opposite end of the strap so that the space between the feet is less than the spacing between the spaced apart apertures. The strap is constructed to permit flexure of the strap inwardly toward the body so that the feet of the attaching legs spread further apart than the spaced apart apertures of the body to permit insertion of the feet into the apertures whereby subsequent return of the strap to the normal spaced relation from the body causes the feet to engage with the body and thereby attach the assist strap on the body without the need for fasteners.

Abstract: A termination structure for an assist strap includes a rectangular, ring-like mounting bracket used to secure an end of the assist strap and a generally U-shaped assist strap termination piece to a vehicle. The termination piece, which has first and second legs, and assist strap extend from opposite open ends of the bracket. The first leg, the end of the assist strap and the base of the bracket are fastened to each other and to the vehicle by a screw. The distal end of the second leg is positioned within the bracket so that the assist strap appears to have a loop at its end. The second leg has an L-shaped first fastener element secured to its interior surface which engages the upstanding head of the screw, which serves as a second fastener element. The fastener elements are positioned and sized so that the distal end of second leg, which is resilient, is compressed within the bracket to keep the fastener elements engaged to prevent removal of the distal end of the second leg.

Abstract: A structural aid for assisting an occupant of a vehicle in rising from a seated position in the vehicle to a standing position outside the vehicle is disclosed. The structural aid includes sleeve means mounted in a door frame of the automobile and a handlebar insertable therein. The handlebar includes a sleeve-engaging portion adapted to be inserted in and withdrawn from the sleeve means and a handle portion graspable by the occupant. The sleeve means and the handlebar are configured so that when the sleeve-engaging portion is inserted in the sleeve means, the handlebar extends generally outwardly from the vehicle and the handle portion is positioned so as to be readily grasped by an occupant of the vehicle.

Abstract: An instrument panel structure of an automotive vehicle, comprising an upper panel member having a rear end portion extending laterally or transversely of the vehicle, and a protective pad assembly covering and upwardly protruding from the upper surface of the rear end portion and detachably secured to the particular portion of the panel structure, wherein the protective pad assembly preferably comprises a hollow, elongated pad member formed of a resilient material and having a generally U-shaped cross section, and an elongated inner reinforcement member having a generally U-shaped cross section and embedded in the pad member.

Abstract: An improved fastening system for automobile assist straps and the like using a threaded fastener having deep recesses on the surface which bears upon the strap component to be secured. The strap component has correlative ridges which mate with the recesses on the threaded fastener to resist rotation of the fastener.

Abstract: A vehicle assist strap having a central metal core with exposed ends which are secured to a vehicle body via an anti-rotation member. The anti-rotation member is completely concealed by covers which also conceal the fasteners and the ends of the strap. Since the anti-rotation member is completely concealed by the covers, it can be fabricated from relatively inexpensive materials and by relatively inexpensive manufacturing processes. Furthermore, the anti-rotation member is configured to be secured to the strap ends without an additional manufacturing step.

Abstract: A vehicle assist strap, and more particularly, an improved assist strap having a central metal core with formed ends which cooperate with covers for concealing fasteners utilized for fastening the assist strap to a surface of the vehicle. The covers are locked in their operative positions to prevent tampering and removal thereof during normal use. The covers may however be non-destructively removed to permit access to the fasteners as desired.

Abstract: A hand rail assembly (10, 110) including a graspable portion (14, 114) connected at spaced portions, such as ends (15, 18), to a support wall (11) with at least one of the connections (16, 116) being breakable by inadvertent application of high force to the hand rail assembly to avoid substantial damage to the hand rail assembly by such forces. The breakable connection may include a shear pin (30) or releasable ring (143) permitting the breakable connection to be broken by such high forces but assuring the connection to be maintained by forces normally applied to the hand rail assembly in normal use. The breakable connection may be provided at one or both ends of the graspable portion. In the illustrated embodiment, the breakable connection is provided at one end with the other end being provided with a swingable connection. The connections may include brackets (28, 35) or may be defined by distal end portions (140, 148) of the studs (121, 131) connected directly to the wall portion (11).

Abstract: Extensible hand rails are adjustably mounted in vertical guide tubes positioned at the rear of a van or trailer. These hand rails may be moved into retracted positions and held in this position so that the tops of the hand rails will lie flush with the floor of the vehicle. Spring means is used for moving the hand rails into extended or operative position to act as guards and the hand rails may be secured in their operative or extended position.

Abstract: A multi-way grab handle, particularly useful for vehicles such as trucks, is disclosed to comprise a base structure and a plurality of handhold structures. The device may be oriented to provide a pair of horizontally disposed handholds and a pair of vertically disposed handholds.

Abstract: A `U`-shaped handle member is secured to the door post of a high ground clearance passenger vehicle to extend into the interior of the vehicle at an angle. The handle member is secured to the door post at a point along its vertical length to be graspable by the hand of a vehicle entrant and so that the entrant may apply a lifting force to assist himself into the vehicle.

Abstract: A fastening arrangement for a handle strip consisting of band-shaped high tensile material at an inner sheet metal wall of a motor vehicle passenger space by a clamping-type fastener, whereby a form-lockingly interengaging connection preventing rotation or twisting of the handle fastening arrangement about the clamping-type fastener is provided between the handle strip end and the sheet metal wall; the protection against rotation or twisting is thereby constructed in the form of a trough-like fastening recess pressed-out in the sheet metal wall, which extends in the longitudinal direction of the handle strip, corresponds approximately to the strip width and has at least approximately parallel side walls; the end of the handle strip serving the fastening purpose is inserted into the recess and is fastened therein.

Abstract: Grab handles positioned above and slightly in front of the operator's seat. The handles each having a major plane, which intercept behind the operator's seat. Each handle is secured to the roll-over protective structure or frame work of the cab.This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 507,039, filed Sept. 16, 1974, now abandoned.

Abstract: The specification discloses an automobile inner door pull having an elongated body of a resilient molded plastic material which contains a reinforcing longitudinal metal insert and a longitudinal cavity for a rich cushiony feel.