Patent classifications
B60R2011/0052
PRESSURE CONTROL IN EXTERNALLY DUCTED LOUDSPEAKERS
A vehicle audio system includes a loudspeaker configured to be acoustically coupled to an interior of a vehicle and to be ducted to an exterior of the vehicle as well as a controller coupled to the loudspeaker. The controller is configured to (i) detect one or more vehicle operating parameters of the vehicle that would result in a pressure differential condition between the interior and the exterior, and (ii) adjust a gain of an audio signal provided to the loudspeaker in response to detecting the vehicle operating parameters
WORK VEHICLE
A work vehicle includes a vehicle body to which work instrument is connected at a back, and a ROPS frame erected at a back portion of a driver seat area in the vehicle body. The work vehicle further includes a positioning unit configured to detect a position of the vehicle body based on a signal sent from a positioning satellite, and a support unit that is fixed to an upper portion of the ROPS frame and supports the positioning unit from below. The positioning unit has a harness connection portion that is connected to a harness for sending information to outside. The harness connection portion is located at a back portion of the positioning unit. The support unit is located protruding backwardly from the harness connection portion of the positioning unit.
SENSOR MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE
A sensor mounting structure for a vehicle, includes: first mounting members extending in a vehicle front-and-rear direction, being separated by a spacing in a vehicle width direction, and being mountable at arbitrary positions of a roof of the vehicle; and second mounting members extending in the vehicle width direction, being separated by a spacing in the vehicle front-and-rear direction, and being configured to span between arbitrary positions of the first mounting members, the second mounting members and the first mounting members retaining a sensor support member.
Hinge mount system for utility vehicle
A door hinge bracket for a vehicle having a door and a door frame, the door hinge bracket includes: a door flange arranged against an outside surface of the vehicle, the door flange having a hard mounting point; a body mount portion configured to connect to the door frame of the vehicle; and a pivot portion extending between the door flange and the body mount portion, the pivot portion being configured to connect to the door of the vehicle. The hard mounting point is configured to accept an accessory bracket and the accessory bracket is configured to accept one or more accessories.
Vehicle camera attachment plate
A kit for facilitating the connection of a forward-facing video camera to an off-road vehicle, including a connection plate, wherein the connection plate further includes a first generally flat member for connecting to a vehicle, a second generally flat member oriented generally parallel with the first generally flat member, and a third generally flat member extending between and connecting the first and second generally flat members. A pair of spaced elongated apertures are formed through the first generally flat member and an aperture is formed through the second generally flat member. The kit further incudes a camera connector for operationally connecting to the second generally flat member, a plurality of threaded connecting members, a plurality of nuts, and a plurality of washers. At least some of the apertures are positioned to match preexisting bolt holes in the steering assembly of an off-road vehicle.
UNIVERSAL MOUNTING TABS AND KITS FOR AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS
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.
SEARCHLIGHT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE POST
A searchlight system for mounting to a vehicle, for example on the A-pillar, without requiring modification to structural frame components. The system comprises a mounting assembly which is installed on the vehicle and a searchlight assembly which is mounted to the mounting assembly. Searchlight assemblies with different optical devices can be modularly exchanged with respect to the same mounting assembly installed on the vehicle. Also disclosed is a method for installing such systems. Other aspects are directed to heat dissipation and ingress protection for the searchlight assembly.
Deployable trail sight
A trail sight for a vehicle, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a body configured to extend in a longitudinal direction along a length of a vehicle, wherein the body comprises a first portion fixed to a vehicle body structure and a second portion that is moveable relative to the first portion between a retracted position and a deployed position.
Tool case fixing structure of vehicle
A tool case fixing structure of a vehicle includes at least two weld stud bolts located on a floor panel of a vehicle body and formed at a front end and a rear end in a length direction of a vehicle, a case body inserted into one side of a spare tire of the vehicle and having a plurality of tool grooves formed to insert a tool into the tool grooves, at least two fastener holes formed on the case body corresponding to locations of the weld stud bolts, and at least two fasteners formed corresponding to locations of the fastener holes and configured to be fastened with the weld stud bolts to fix the case body to the vehicle body.
INTEGRATED FASTENER FOR PLASTIC AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS
An integrated fastener comprises a component portion including a component housing surrounding a component, a linking platform molded extending from the component portion. A securing means is capable of being received within a receptacle defined by the linking platform and is designed to be received within an aperture defined by an automotive component. The securing means is capable of securing the component portion to the automotive component. The component portion, the linking platform, and the securing means are molded as one piece.