B60Q1/2692

WARNING SYSTEM FOR ROADSIDE OPERATIONS
20230063951 · 2023-03-02 ·

A warning system for a work vehicle includes an arm mount attached to a side portion of the work vehicle above a head of a person standing on a ground surface adjacent to the side portion of the work vehicle, and an arm attached to the arm mount. The arm is movable from an arm transport position, where the arm is oriented inside a path of the work vehicle, to an arm operating position, where the arm extends laterally outward from the side portion of the work vehicle. A warning light is mounted on the arm and is visible to traffic approaching the work vehicle from a rear end of the work vehicle, and a work light on the arm shines downward on the operator to illuminate the person the oncoming traffic and to facilitate operation of controls.

SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM AND DRIVE UNIT THEREFOR

A school bus stop arm and drive unit therefor are disclosed. The stop arm includes a stop sign and a drive unit for moving the stop sign between a retracted position and a deployed position. In some embodiments the stop sign is illuminated. In some embodiments the drive unit includes a controller.

COVER UNIT AND LIGHTING MOUNTING FOR VEHICLE
20230109766 · 2023-04-13 ·

A cover unit for selectively covering an opening in a structure, including: at least a first cover element having a first axial end coupled to a first driving mechanism, and a second axial end coupled to a second driving mechanism; the first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism configured to move the first cover element between a closed position and an opened position; each including: an arm configured to be rotatively coupled to the structure, at least one drive unit configured to drive a movement of the arm, and a joint configured to couple the arm to the axial end of the first cover element, the joint configured to allow a two-axis rotation and one linear axis movement, wherein the joint is configured to allow the first axial end and the second axial end of the first cover element to be moved differently during an opening movement and/or a closing movement.

INSTALLATION DEVICE
20230108694 · 2023-04-06 ·

In a camera device, light is emitted from a turn lamp, a caution lamp, and a welcome lamp. Here, the turn lamp, the caution lamp, and the welcome lamp are provided in a lamp unit. Thus, it is possible to reduce a space between the turn lamp, the caution lamp, and the welcome lamp and reduce the arrangement space of the turn lamp, the caution lamp, and the welcome lamp.

DOOR HANDLE FOR A VEHICLE DOOR
20220314874 · 2022-10-06 ·

A door handle for a vehicle door of a motor vehicle includes a carrier plate, a handle part, and at least one lighting device arranged in/on the carrier plate with at least one lighting element and/or a light guide element. The lighting element and/or the light guide element are adjustable between an extended position of use and a retracted non-use position. The at least one lighting element and/or the at least one light guide element projects, in its extended position of use, into a recess of the handle part and thus illuminates at least parts of the handle part and/or of an area surrounding the handle part.

Retractable Vehicle Light Assemblies for Tailgates

A light assembly for a tailgate of a vehicle, including a housing, and a light source. The housing is pivotally coupled to the tailgate for movement of the housing between a use positon and a stowed position. The light source is coupled to the housing. In the use position the light source is positioned outside of the tailgate. In the stowed position the light source is positioned within the tailgate.

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.

Retractable vehicle light assemblies for tailgates

A light assembly for a tailgate of a vehicle, including a housing, and a light source. The housing is pivotally coupled to the tailgate for movement of the housing between a use positon and a stowed position. The light source is coupled to the housing. In the use position the light source is positioned outside of the tailgate. In the stowed position the light source is positioned within the tailgate.

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MULTIFUNCTIONAL ELECTRONIC MODULE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE
20170341596 · 2017-11-30 ·

A system includes a module mounted to an exterior of a motor vehicle, the module having a camera mounted within the module, an indicator mounted within the module for optically communicating information external to the motor vehicle, and a module control. The module control unit includes a first microcontroller connected to the indicator for commanding the indicator to communicate information, a first data transmission device connected to the first microcontroller, and a power supply connected to the camera and the indicator for supplying power to the camera and the indicator. An external electronic control unit is disposed in the motor vehicle external to the module. A connection link is connected to the module and the external electronic control unit interleaves both data communication and power.

Frunk lighting system with variable lighting position and vehicle having the same

A frunk lighting system applied to a vehicle is mounted on a hood provided with an emblem on a front of the vehicle to cover or open a space of a frunk, and has an illuminating direction of light emitted by a light source changed into lighting for the emblem and lighting for the frunk by movement of a rotating mechanism connected to a motor whose rotating direction is changed by a closing signal and an opening signal of the hood, thereby easily implementing an appearance design suitable for a future motorized vehicle with a light-emitting effect for the front emblem of the vehicle, and particularly, automatically switches the lighting, which has illuminated the emblem in a state where the hood is closed, toward the frunk to illuminate a frunk space, thereby maximizing visibility and usability of the frunk.