Patent classifications
B60K2370/685
Sliding center module system for vehicle
A vehicle in one embodiment includes a driver module which can include a driver seat and a driver control assembly both of which are movably coupled to a chassis of the vehicle to allow the driver module to move between a center position and at least one of a left position and a right position along a first row in the interior of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the driver control assembly includes a steering wheel, a brake pedal, and an accelerator pedal. In one embodiment, a driver can drive the vehicle in any one of these positions. In one embodiment, the vehicle further includes a first rear seat and a second rear seat coupled to the chassis in a second row in the interior of the vehicle. In one embodiment, passengers in the rear seats can extend their legs into the first row when the driver seat is in the center position. In one embodiment, the driver seat and the driver control assembly are movable laterally along a set of rails coupled to the chassis of the vehicle. Other embodiments are also described.
VEHICLE
A vehicle includes: a steering wheel arranged at a vehicle front side of a driver's seat; a center display unit provided at a vehicle front side of the steering wheel, and configured to display information toward the driver's seat; a side display unit provided at one or both sides, in a vehicle width direction, of the center display unit, being inclined in a direction toward a vehicle rear side progressively away from the center display unit in plan view, and configured to display information toward the driver's seat; and an operation unit provided at the side display unit and configured to operate a vehicle onboard device.
Machine console system
A steering console system for a machine includes a longitudinally-extending rail configured to be fastened to a surface of the machine, the rail including a pair of convex-shaped edges, a steering console, and a console carriage slidably connected to the rail, the console carriage including a bracket, a plurality of rollers connected to the bracket, a support arm connected to the bracket to support the steering console, and a vertical pivot connected to the bracket and to the support arm. Each of the rollers has a concave groove configured to roll along the convex shaped edges, and each of the rollers is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation extending approximately normal with respect to the rail.
WORKING MACHINE
A working machine includes a steering, a steering post supporting the steering, and a steering column covering the steering post. The steering column has a switch panel arranged below the steering on an upper surface of the steering column, and the switch panel has a first switch group including a plurality of switches arranged to have an inclining configuration in plan view where the switches align in a machine outward direction as shifting forward, the first switch group being arranged on both sides of the steering post in a machine width direction.
REAL-TIME RACING LAP TIME USER FEEDBACK & COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
An onboard real-time lap, segment, section and start (holeshot) time measuring and feedback system for racing is provided. The system further provides a communication link between a third party (mobile device, team/team members, other participants) and the racer. The system digitally recreates and enhances what is known as a pit board or manual written means of communicating with the user. Additional training features are optionally provided. Post-race/practice data may then be uploaded to a mobile device for further analytics and comparison amongst other racers, athletes and/or other users.
VEHICLE ILLUMINATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Various implementations of illumination systems are described herein. For example, the illumination system includes a light guide having an outer surface and an inner surface that extend between a first end and a second end of the light guide, and at least one light source disposed adjacent the first end of the light guide. The light source emits infrared or visible light into the first end of the light guide. The light guide transmits the light from the light source through at least a portion of the outer surface of the light guide. In addition, the system may include a second light source disposed adjacent the second end of the light guide. The second light source emits infrared or visible light into the second end of the light guide.