B60J7/0007

Cover adaptable to multiple vehicle seat configurations
09963086 · 2018-05-08 · ·

A cover for a vehicle may include a lower portion sized and configured to extend over a horizontally-oriented top of a bench of a vehicle seat. The cover may also include an upper portion coupled to the lower portion. The upper portion may be sized and configured to extend upwardly over a backrest of the vehicle seat. The upper 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 lower portion. The cover may include a first coupling mechanism and a second coupling mechanism. The first coupling mechanism may be configured to couple the first section to the second section. The second coupling mechanism may be configured to couple the second section and the third section.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING A SUNROOF SHADE
20180105024 · 2018-04-19 · ·

Methods and systems are provided for controlling a sunshade associated with a sunroof system of a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes: determining, by a processor, a mode of the sunshade to be at least one of a linked mode and an unlinked mode; and selectively controlling, by a processor, a position of the sunshade based on one of a requested position of the sunshade and a requested position of a sunroof window, wherein the selectively is based on the mode.

COLLAPSIBLE COVER FOR VEHICLE WINDOW OR DOOR

An apparatus for partially covering a door or window opening in a vehicle comprises a collapsible cover. The cover may include a plurality of movable members adapted for moving along a support to at least partially expose the door or window opening. A plurality of movable members in the form of panels may be provided, along with actuators for rotating and/or moving one or more of the panels between the raised and collapsed configuration. One or more of the panels may be at least partially transparent or translucent, and seals may be provided for sealing the panels within the opening.

Automobile Sunroof Adjustment Mechanism
20240376966 · 2024-11-14 ·

An automobile sunroof adjustment mechanism comprises a motor, a gearbox body assembly and an output shaft. The gearbox body assembly comprises a box body and a transmission mechanism mounted in the box body. A motor shaft of the motor is connected to the transmission mechanism so as to drive the transmission mechanism. The transmission mechanism comprises a worm shaft, an input helical gear, a worm and an output helical gear. The worm and the output helical gear are located on different sides of the worm shaft. The present mechanism adopts a two-stage worm helical gear transmission, the two stages of worm not being self-locked, greatly reducing layout space, and the motor shaft and the output shaft are arranged in parallel, so that the mechanism can be suitable for a limited-space scenario, and has better NVH performance.

Moonroof accessory panel

This disclosure describes a moonroof accessory panel. The moonroof accessory panel may be a structure that may be removably attached to a moonroof area of a vehicle. The moonroof accessory panel may be used to hold a drone associated with the vehicle such that the drone may take-off from and land on the moonroof accessory panel. The top of the moonroof accessory panel may also be accessible from the cabin of the vehicle such that a user may place the drone on top of the moonroof accessory panel while inside the cabin. The moonroof accessory panel may also be used for other purposes beyond holding drones as well.

Cover adaptable to multiple vehicle seat configurations
09878646 · 2018-01-30 · ·

A cover for a vehicle may include a lower portion sized and configured to extend over a horizontally-oriented top of a bench of a vehicle seat. The cover may also include an upper portion coupled to the lower portion. The upper portion may be sized and configured to extend upwardly over a backrest of the vehicle seat. The upper 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 lower portion. The cover may include a first coupling mechanism and a second coupling mechanism. The first coupling mechanism may be configured to couple the first section to the second section. The second coupling mechanism may be configured to couple the second section and the third section.

SUNSHADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY AND SUNROOF DEVICE

A sunshade guide assembly and a sunroof device that reduces the size and being easy and convenient to assemble and disassemble are provided. The sunshade guide assembly guides a sunshade to move in an opening and closing direction, and includes a support member fixed to the sunshade and a slider fitted and connected to the support member. A protrusion is provided at a position of the slider corresponding to a positioning opening, and the protrusion is formed into a shape corresponding to the positioning opening. The protrusion is embedded into the positioning opening, so that the support member is fitted and connected to the slider, and the protrusion and the positioning opening are configured such that, in a state in which the protrusion is embedded into the positioning opening, the relative movement of the support member relative to the slider in the opening and closing direction is restricted.

Vehicle and roof construction including a display device for use therein
12179671 · 2024-12-31 · ·

A vehicle having a roof construction, comprises a panel fitted in an opening in the fixed roof of the vehicle, and a headliner on the interior side of the fixed roof for hiding the fixed roof and stationary frame from view. At least one display device is capable of showing images from its display screen to occupants in the vehicle. A drive system is provided for moving the display screen at least into a storage position, and into an operational position in which the display screen is visible for occupants in the vehicle. The display screen is flexible and is moved, in its storage position, at least substantially into a cavity above the headliner and is thus substantially hidden from view.

Cover adaptable to multiple vehicle seat configurations
09815395 · 2017-11-14 · ·

A cover for a vehicle may include a lower portion sized and configured to extend over a horizontally-oriented top of a bench of a vehicle seat. The cover may also include an upper portion coupled to the lower portion. The upper portion may be sized and configured to extend upwardly over a backrest of the vehicle seat. The upper 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 lower portion. The cover may include a first coupling mechanism and a second coupling mechanism. The first coupling mechanism may be configured to couple the first section to the second section. The second coupling mechanism may be configured to couple the second section and the third section.

Cover Adaptable to Multiple Vehicle Seat Configurations
20170291519 · 2017-10-12 ·

A cover for a vehicle may include a lower portion sized and configured to extend over a horizontally-oriented top of a bench of a vehicle seat. The cover may also include an upper portion coupled to the lower portion. The upper portion may be sized and configured to extend upwardly over a backrest of the vehicle seat. The upper 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 lower portion. The cover may include a first coupling mechanism and a second coupling mechanism. The first coupling mechanism may be configured to couple the first section to the second section. The second coupling mechanism may be configured to couple the second section and the third section.