Patent classifications
B60R7/12
HANDS-FREE UMBRELLA HANDLER
A holder for an umbrella includes a base member and a top member. The top member is a resilient member that includes a central opening with slot defined around the opening. A handle for the umbrella can be inserted into the central opening. The base member can include a number of different attachment devices that can be used to attach the holder to an object such as a car or a golf cart. The attachment devices can include magnets or suction cups. The attachment devices can also include a flexible am. One end of the flexible arm can connect to the holder. The other end can have a connector, such as a claw device. The holder is configured to be connected to an object such as a golf cart, shopping cart or car.
Vehicle lift gate accessory mounting device
A support bracket attaches to a standard automobile trunk lid or hatch lift gate locking mechanism to hold a variety of accessory items including an umbrella above the head of a user. The bracket is adjusted and clamped in tightness to the lift gates locking mechanism whereas to secure it without movement to the trunk or hatch lid. It is released using the standard factory provided vehicle trunk or lift gate release mechanism. The device can be used independent of any hand support when the user is adjacent the open trunk or hatch of an automobile. Accessories are placed into a releasable engagement with the bracket sleeve, which may be separately adjusted relative to the main bracket assembly to position the accessory advantageously to the individual behind the vehicle. The umbrella accessory allows for an unobstructed shelter from precipitation and sun.
Vehicle lift gate accessory mounting device
A support bracket attaches to a standard automobile trunk lid or hatch lift gate locking mechanism to hold a variety of accessory items including an umbrella above the head of a user. The bracket is adjusted and clamped in tightness to the lift gates locking mechanism whereas to secure it without movement to the trunk or hatch lid. It is released using the standard factory provided vehicle trunk or lift gate release mechanism. The device can be used independent of any hand support when the user is adjacent the open trunk or hatch of an automobile. Accessories are placed into a releasable engagement with the bracket sleeve, which may be separately adjusted relative to the main bracket assembly to position the accessory advantageously to the individual behind the vehicle. The umbrella accessory allows for an unobstructed shelter from precipitation and sun.
VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH STORAGE SPACE
An embodiment vehicle includes a vehicle body, a door coupled to the vehicle body and including a door end portion extending in a length direction of the vehicle body, and a side outer panel mounted on an outside of the vehicle body, the side outer panel including a storage side bent toward an inside of the vehicle body to define a storage space.
VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH STORAGE SPACE
An embodiment vehicle includes a vehicle body, a door coupled to the vehicle body and including a door end portion extending in a length direction of the vehicle body, and a side outer panel mounted on an outside of the vehicle body, the side outer panel including a storage side bent toward an inside of the vehicle body to define a storage space.
Umbrella holding assembly
An umbrella holding assembly includes a vehicle structure having a wall that defines an opening providing access to a receiving space, and a holder. The holder includes a receiving feature pivotably coupled to the vehicle structure and defining an inlet for receiving an umbrella. The receiving feature is operable to pivot relative to the vehicle structure through the opening from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the receiving feature is wholly within the receiving space. In the second position, the receiving feature is at least partially outside of the receiving space. The holder also includes a chute coupled to the receiving feature and operable to move relative to the receiving feature between retracted and extended positions. The holder further includes an end cap coupled to the chute distally from the receiving feature. The holder is movable between use and stowed conditions.
Umbrella holding assembly
An umbrella holding assembly includes a vehicle structure having a wall that defines an opening providing access to a receiving space, and a holder. The holder includes a receiving feature pivotably coupled to the vehicle structure and defining an inlet for receiving an umbrella. The receiving feature is operable to pivot relative to the vehicle structure through the opening from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the receiving feature is wholly within the receiving space. In the second position, the receiving feature is at least partially outside of the receiving space. The holder also includes a chute coupled to the receiving feature and operable to move relative to the receiving feature between retracted and extended positions. The holder further includes an end cap coupled to the chute distally from the receiving feature. The holder is movable between use and stowed conditions.
Retractable and adjustable hook assemblies
A vehicle hook assembly may include a housing having an internal cavity receiving a slidable portion having a hook at a distal end thereof and a rail extending along a side of the slidable portion and at least one depressible knob configured to maintain the slidable portion at a fixed lateral positon relative to the housing in a relaxed state and to allow lateral movement of the slidable portion relative to the housing in a depressed state.
Retractable and adjustable hook assemblies
A vehicle hook assembly may include a housing having an internal cavity receiving a slidable portion having a hook at a distal end thereof and a rail extending along a side of the slidable portion and at least one depressible knob configured to maintain the slidable portion at a fixed lateral positon relative to the housing in a relaxed state and to allow lateral movement of the slidable portion relative to the housing in a depressed state.
Package tray umbrella holder
A vehicle cargo space comprising a package tray and an umbrella drainage system is disclosed. The package tray cooperates with a rear seat defining a cargo area beneath the package tray. The package tray has an umbrella storage receptacle with a drain hole. The umbrella drainage system has a flexible hose within the cargo area. The hose is fluidly connected to the package tray and a body drainage system such that water drains from the receptacle into the hose for expulsion via the body drainage system.