The invention relates to a device/method for mounting a camera to a vehicle. The device comprises a mount (11), the mount having a tubular body. The mount comprises a first portion (12a) and a second portion (12b), the first portion having a first outer diameter and the second portion having a second outer diameter which is smaller than the first outer diameter; and a securing member (18b). The tubular body extends through an aperture in a panel (20) of a vehicle, the panel having an interior and an exterior surface. Accordingly, in use the first portion of the tubular body extends away from the exterior surface of the panel, and the second portion of the tubular body extends through the aperture of the panel and away from the interior surface of the panel. The first portion of the tubular body receives the securing member and the securing member extends through the first portion of the tubular body to engage the panel from the exterior surface side. Advantageously the mount is attached to the panel from the exterior side.

A positioning assist device includes a first fixator installed on a front wheel on one side of an automobile; a second fixator installed on a rear wheel on the same side of the automobile; a first connecting rod connected between the first fixator and the second fixator, wherein the vertical plane, where a center line in a lengthwise direction of the first connecting rod is located, is parallel to the center axis plane of the automobile; a second connecting rod arranged to be perpendicular to the first connecting rod; a horizontal reference rod which is installed on the second connecting rod and can rotate around the second connecting rod; and a laser device movably installed on the horizontal reference rod, wherein the horizontal angle, relative to the horizontal reference rod, of the laser device can be adjusted to be the angle, relative to the central axis surface of the automobile, of the energy receiving and transmitting surface for installing a radar assembly when the radar assembly to be installed is installed on one side of the automobile.

The present disclosure relates to a camera assembly arrangement for a vehicle rear view cover. In an embodiment, the rear view cover comprises a plurality of alignment elements and at least one attachment element, and a camera cradle of the camera assembly comprises at least one attachment arm that secures the camera assembly to the at least one attachment element of the rear view cover. The camera cradle further comprises a plurality of spring elements configured to press a camera module against the plurality of alignment elements of the rear view cover to align the at least one attachment arm of the camera cradle with the at least one attachment element of the rear view cover and to restrict movement of the camera assembly when secured to the rear view cover.

An imaging device has a lens group; a lens barrel for holding the lens group; a base member for holding the lens barrel; an imaging element; a securing plate that faces at least a portion of the base member in a state wherein the imaging element is secured; and a coil spring for pressing the lens barrel to produce a state wherein a male threaded portion of the lens barrel is pressed against a female threaded portion of the base member.

A vehicle includes a truck bed having a sidewall extending upward from a floor panel, and an anchor plate secured to an internal surface of the sidewall. The vehicle further includes a mounting assembly removably secured to the anchor plate. The mounting assembly includes a planar plate defining an array of holes, and an attachment member secured to the plate. The attachment member defines a T-mount for engaging the anchor plate and a handle defining a cavity.

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.

A stowage container including a barrier such as a door or access panel and a breach detector for monitoring and/or detecting a breach of the barrier. The breach detector includes an indicator assembly having a slot that can be positioned between, and defined by, a front panel and a back panel of the barrier, and an indicator within the slot. The indicator assembly further includes a retainer that maintains the indicator in a first state when the barrier is in a first position (e.g., closed or sealed) and which releases the indicator into a second state when the barrier moves from the first position to a second position (e.g., open or breached). Upon returning the barrier to the first position, the indicator remains in the second state until the indicator reset to the first state.

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.

A sensor mounting assembly includes a sensor that is operable to detect conditions, and a body structure having an inner wall and an outer wall located opposite the inner wall. A sensor mount is coupled to the outer wall with at least one fastener extending through the outer wall, inner wall, and sensor mount. The sensor mount defines an internal space in which the sensor is coupled.

An implement mounting device for use in attaching an implement to a golf cart includes a bracket, which is mountable to a frame of a golf cart proximate to a front end of the frame. The bracket also is selectively attachable to an implement, such as a snowplow, so that the implement is removably mounted to the golf cart. The bracket thus fixes an implement to a golf cart, thereby enabling a user to perform a task, such as moving snow, with the implement.