Patent classifications
B60R7/00
Gun tote system
A container has a floor and an elevationally spaced open top, a left side wall and a laterally spaced right side wall, and a rear wall and an open front. A plurality of spacer panels are vertically oriented and parallel with the left and right side walls to create a plurality of chambers between the plurality of spacer panels for removably receiving individual guns from a plurality of guns. The spacer panels each extend upwardly from the floor to a location closely spaced beneath the open top.
SNAP ROD LOCKER
A storage compartment system for a vehicle includes a lid, and a snap rod locker including a first hinge portion. The first hinge portion includes a support portion connected to the lid and extends from a base portion to a rod portion. The storage compartment system further includes a bin having a second hinge portion having a locking feature and a plurality of arcuate flanges. The plurality of arcuate flanges defines an arcuate slot. The locking feature and the plurality of arcuate flanges define a gap in a hollow wall of the bin. The first hinge portion and the second hinge portion are connected to rotatably connect the lid to the bin.
PROGRAMMABLE SURFACE
The devices and systems described herein generally relate to programmable surfaces. A set of tiles in conjunction with actuators, allow for the surface to be constantly changeable from a first shape to an unlimited variety of second shapes. Once a desired second shape is achieved, the shape can be held by actuating the actuators. The system can include detection and maintenance of the shapes of the programmable surface by controlling which of the actuators are released and when they are released.
SEAT COVER
A cover for removable attachment to a vehicle seat includes a first portion formed of a first material. The first portion is configured to be placed on an area of the seat corresponding to a ventilation area of the seat. The first material comprises a mesh fabric defining openings for allowing air to pass through the first portion. The first material also includes a silicone coating to impede the flow of liquid through the first portion. A second portion of the cover is formed of a second material that is different from the first material. The second portion is joined to an edge of the first portion and is configured for covering a lateral portion of the seat. The cover also includes an attachment mechanism for removably attaching the cover to the seat.
Seat cover
A cover for removable attachment to a vehicle seat includes a first portion formed of a first material. The first portion is configured to be placed on an area of the seat corresponding to a ventilation area of the seat. The first material comprises a mesh fabric defining openings for allowing air to pass through the first portion. The first material also includes a silicone coating to impede the flow of liquid through the first portion. A second portion of the cover is formed of a second material that is different from the first material. The second portion is joined to an edge of the first portion and is configured for covering a lateral portion of the seat. The cover also includes an attachment mechanism for removably attaching the cover to the seat.
MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT
A removable seat cushion with a massage function rests on a motor vehicle seat and includes a support mat which can be arranged on the front of a backrest of a motor vehicle seat, a fastener which is suitable for fastening the seat cushion to the motor vehicle seat, a plurality of actuators, with the actuators being arranged on the support mat, at least one peripheral device and one receiving device capable of accommodating the peripheral device.
Vehicle hood storage compartment
A vehicle hood is disclosed and is movable to access an engine compartment. A compartment defining a storage space is accessible through a lid within the closure panel. The compartment includes a temperature control system maintaining a temperature within the storage space.
ARTICLE HOLDING APPARATUS WITH RETRACTABLE BELT
An apparatus is provided for holding an article. The apparatus includes a guideway, a belt, a first retainer, a second retainer and a biasing element. The first retainer, at a first end of the belt, slides along the guideway. The second retainer, at a second end of the belt, also slides along the guideway. The biasing element maintains tension on the belt to provide a positive gripping force to an article held in the apparatus.
CLOSING DEVICE FOR A STORAGE COMPARTMENT, STORAGE COMPARTMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
A closing device for a storage compartment, in particular of a motor vehicle, having a closing element, slidable on a frame, for releasing or closing a frame opening of the frame, and a locking device for locking the closing element in at least one sliding position, wherein the locking device has at least one actuating handle, which is disposed on the closing element and projects from the closing element for gripping, and is coupled to the locking device for locking and releasing the locking. It is provided that the actuating handle is disposed displaceable on the closing element only in one plane, in particular parallel to the frame. The invention further relates to a storage compartment for a motor vehicle with such a closing device.
Load securing device
A device for securing at least one object that is disposed on a load surface of a vehicle is provided. The device having at least one securing element which by external power is adjustable at least from a loading position to a securing position, wherein in the loading position at least one object can be disposed on the load surface, and the at least one object in the securing position by way of the securing element is held in a location on the load surface in that the securing element in the securing position is in contact with the at least one object and a force that acts in the direction of the load surface is applied to the securing element in the securing position.