B60R2011/0276

Vehicle retainer solution

A vehicle includes a surface that has a receptacle. The receptacle includes a perimeter wall that extends in an outward direction from an interior wall to a bezel that engages with the surface. A tab-receiving portion is defined by the perimeter wall. A closeout structure is coupled within the receptacle. The closeout structure is movable between an extended position and a retracted position.

System and method for providing an integrated user interface system at a seat

A light-weight and low-power integrated system module suitable for installation at a passenger seat disposed aboard a passenger vehicle and methods for manufacturing and using same. By integrating selected interface system components with the associated interconnections, the integrated system module provides an intuitive user interface system for interacting with a passenger entertainment system. The integrated system module can be installed within a seatback of the passenger seat that compliments the look and feel of the user interface system, creating an immersive entertainment experience during travel.

METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR AN IN-VEHICLE FLEXIBLE VIEWING PLATFORM
20190381950 · 2019-12-19 ·

An apparatus that can secure an electronic device to a vehicle center console. The apparatus provides a platform to mount and secure an electronic device atop of the vehicle's center console, which is the space between the driver and passenger front seats. The apparatus contains a connection assembly system that secures the apparatus to the center console. Once the apparatus is attached to the center console, electronic devices can be mounted on it. The electronic device can be positioned to face any passenger in the vehicle to interact with. The vehicle may comprise one or more of the following: automobile, van, truck, autonomous vehicle, airplane, helicopter, boat.

Entertaining system of vehicle, method for connecting wireless, and processing sound using the same

An entertainment system of a vehicle can include: a mobile terminal of a passenger, an audio output device of the passenger wirelessly connected with the mobile terminal, a rear seat entertainment unit wirelessly connected with the mobile terminal, and a control unit connected with the rear seat entertainment unit, the control unit configured to control the rear seat entertainment unit so as to automatically and wirelessly connect with the audio output device when pairing information of the audio output device is requested by the rear seat entertainment unit and the pairing information of the audio output device is received by the rear seat entertainment unit.

Tray table with electronic device support for vehicles
10464459 · 2019-11-05 · ·

A tray table for supporting portable electronic devices increases passenger convenience and comfort. The tray table may have a removable portion that may be completely separable from the body of the tray table, such as for cleaning, replacement or other purposes. A wireless battery charger is included for wirelessly charging one or more portable electronic devices.

ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM OF VEHICLE, METHOD FOR CONNECTING WIRELESS, AND PROCESSING SOUND USING THE SAME
20190320302 · 2019-10-17 ·

An entertainment system of a vehicle can include: a mobile terminal of a passenger, an audio output device of the passenger wirelessly connected with the mobile terminal, a rear seat entertainment unit wirelessly connected with the mobile terminal, and a control unit connected with the rear seat entertainment unit, the control unit configured to control the rear seat entertainment unit so as to automatically and wirelessly connect with the audio output device when pairing information of the audio output device is requested by the rear seat entertainment unit and the pairing information of the audio output device is received by the rear seat entertainment unit.

System for moving and/or rotating monitor

A vehicle display system presents a display device in a motor vehicle provided with multiple seating positions and an interior headliner. The vehicle display system comprises a display device, a display device mounting bracket attached to the display device, the mounting bracket having a pair of pivots, each of the pivots being orthogonal to the other, and a plurality of mounting positions provided on the motor vehicle interior headliner. The display device is viewable by any one or any combination of a rearward facing second seating row occupant, a forward facing second seating row occupant, and a forward facing third seating row occupant.

Headrest-mounted monitor
10421411 · 2019-09-24 · ·

A monitor adapted for mounting in an automobile headrest is provided. A screen structure of the monitor is pivotable about an upper edge thereof, such that the monitor occupies little volume within the headrest. A viewing angle of the screen structure is independently adjustable by a viewer, such that the viewer can continuously select the optimum viewing angle with changing conditions inside the automobile. The screen structure automatically retracts into a housing when struck. Thus, the monitor poses little risk of injury to passengers. The housing of the monitor is attachable to the headrest with screws, which provides a very sturdy connection and reduces the chances of the housing becoming detached from the headrest during a vehicle collision. The hinged connection between the screen structure and the housing is preferably constructed of interconnected components made from sturdy materials, such as metals. Hinge components are optionally secured with metal fastening members and fastening apertures made of metal and strong plastics. The hinges are thus unlikely to break during a vehicle collision.

Electronic device holders

An electronic device holder disposed on a seat back comprises a base fixed to the seat back; a folding shelf rotatably attached to the base via first and second pivot members and configured to be rotated between a stowed position and a use position; and a sliding member attached to the base and configured to be moved upward and downward. The folding shelf includes an upper surface; and a plurality of retaining lips extending from the upper surface to form a plurality of recesses. The folding shelf and the sliding member form an angle in the use position so as to hold an electronic device between one of the recesses and a free end of the sliding member in the use position.

EXTENSION TUBE-TYPE VEHICLE-MOUNTED BACK SUPPORT
20190263326 · 2019-08-29 ·

Disclosed is an extension tube-type vehicle-mounted back support comprising a mounting rod and a mounting part mounted on the mounting rod and used for fixing a mobile terminal The mounting rod comprises a connector and two connection tubes respectively connected to the left and right ends of the connector, wherein outer ends of the two connection tubes are both connected to a clamping part, an extension spring is provided inside at least one of the connection tubes, and the corresponding clamping part is arranged in a manner of shifting to the left and right relative to the connection tube with the action of the extension spring. The overall structure of the mounting rod is simple and compact and has good stability. By designing the mounting rod as an elastically extending structure, the mounting rod can be directly installed on a vehicle seat headrest metal rod.