B60R2011/0052

HOLDING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE IN A VEHICLE
20190329717 · 2019-10-31 ·

The invention relates to a holding system for a telecommunication device (46) in a vehicle, comprising a receiving part (1) for fastening in a stationary manner and a holder (40) dial can be inserted into die receiving pan (1), on which holder the telecommunication device (46) can be detachably fastened. Said holding system is characterized in that the receiving part (1) has a receiving channel (10) having a slot-shaped entry opening (7), into which receiving channel an attachment (21), which is shaped complementary to the receiving channel (10) and is connected to the holder (40) in the mounted state, can be inserted in an insertion direction and in which receiving channel said attachment can be fastened in the inserted state.

Ramp systems and methods thereof
10457221 · 2019-10-29 ·

A mount for receiving and retaining at least one ramp. The mount includes a first side and a second side. The first side includes a body portion, at least one engagement finger extending in a first direction and at least one engagement finger extending in a second direction. The second side includes a body portion, at least one engagement finger extending in the first direction and at least one engagement finger extending in a second direction. At least one spacer member can be coupled to the body portion of the first and second sides so as to provide at least some spacing between the first side and the second side. The mount can be attached to a wheeled vehicle for removable attachment of one or more ramps thereto. The wheeled vehicle can be a lawn mower.

STORAGE CONTAINER SECURING SYSTEM
20190315519 · 2019-10-17 ·

A storage container securing system, in one embodiment, may include a base for receiving container brackets configured to matingly engage opposite surfaces of a storage container.

Anchor for removably attaching a component to a frame member and method for using same

An anchor for removably attaching an accessory to a frame member having an outer surface and a slot defined in the outer surface. The anchor comprises a body that has a surface that is generally complementary in shape to a portion of the outer surface of the frame member that surrounds the slot, a shank that from the surface, the shank being sized to be received in the slot and defining an aperture extending from a free end of the shank toward the surface. The aperture is adapted to receive a fastener. The anchor also includes at least one projection extending from a side of the shank. A vehicle having the frame member and the anchor is provided. A method of attaching a component to a frame member using the anchor is provided.

EYE PLATE LIFTING FEATURE WITH ROOF SIDE APPLIQUE
20240140325 · 2024-05-02 ·

An autonomous vehicle roof top sensor module includes a shell configured to attach to a roof of an autonomous vehicle. The shell defines an interior in which a sensor is arranged. The sensor is for detecting a characteristic of the autonomous vehicle or a characteristic of an environment surrounding the autonomous vehicle. The shell includes two flanges, each of which includes two lifting features arranged thereon. The lifting features provide a connection point in the form of a through hole for attaching a mechanical lift system to the shell for lifting of the shell onto the roof. The module also includes two appliques that are attach to the roof and cover the lifting features, the flanges, and two portions of the roof not covered by the shell.

ROOF TOP SENSOR MODULE WITH INTERNAL BRACKET
20240140326 · 2024-05-02 ·

An autonomous vehicle roof top sensor module includes a shell attached to a roof of an autonomous vehicle. The shell includes a top panel, a bottom panel, and a front panel, which are connected together to define an interior, in which an internal sensor bracket is arranged to support a front middle portion of the top panel and provides a structure for mounting a sensor. The sensor is mounted on the sensor bracket and detects a characteristic of the autonomous vehicle or a characteristic of an environment surrounding the autonomous vehicle. The sensor bracket connects the front middle portion of the top panel to the bottom panel, and thus inhibits sagging of the top panel, and also provides a structure for mounting sensors in the shell.

UNIVERSAL MOUNTING TABS AND KITS FOR AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS
20190291632 · 2019-09-26 ·

Mounting tabs, kits and methods of using the mounting tabs where none previously existed or for replacing/repairing broken mounting tabs are disclosed. For example, the mounting tabs, kits and methods disclosed herein are well suited for the repair of high value components, including automotive components.

POWER CONTROL UNIT AND POWER CONTROL UNIT MOUNTING STRUCTURE

A power control unit is located inside a housing chamber of a driving unit of a vehicle, and the power control unit includes a casing housing a power conversion device. The casing includes casing segments, and fastening parts are located around the casing segments. The casing segments are fastened to each other with bolts at the fastening parts, and the fastening parts include a specific fastening part on which a shear load concentrates when a load is input into the casing, and an ordinary fastening part other than the specific fastening part. The specific fastening part has an induction portion inducing plastic deformation, which is configured to lower an elastic limit of the specific fastening part when the load is input into the casing, such that the specific fastening part undergoes plastic deformation earlier than the ordinary fastening part.

HINGE MOUNT SYSTEM FOR UTILITY VEHICLE
20190275952 · 2019-09-12 ·

An accessory mount for a vehicle comprising: (a) one or more hard mounting points, (b) a body mount portion configured to connect to the vehicle, (c) a lateral support portion extending between and connecting the one or more hard mounting points and the body mount portion, and (d) a pivot portion connected to an extending from the lateral support portion, the pivot portion being configured to connect to a moving member of the vehicle; wherein the one or more hard mounting points are configured to accept an accessory bracket and the accessory bracket is configured to accept one or more accessories.

Bin for a vehicle console having orthogonally positioned walls attached at living hinges
10399502 · 2019-09-03 · ·

A vehicle console includes a housing having an interior volume. A console bin is disposed within the interior volume. The console bin is an injection molded member having a base and a plurality of bin walls coupled to the base at living hinges, wherein the plurality of bin walls form an interior surface that extends orthogonally from the base.