B60R2011/0052

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.

Electric vehicle

An electric vehicle may include a body, a bracket fixed in a rear potion of the body, a low-voltage component supported by the bracket and a high-voltage component located frontward of the low-voltage component. The bracket may include a front end fixed to the body at a position frontward of the low-voltage component, a rear end fixed to the body at a position rearward of the low-voltage component and at least one bend located between the front end and the rear end and each having an upwardly protruding shape. The at least one bend may include one or both of a first bend located frontward of the low-voltage component and a second bend located rearward of the low-voltage component.

Perception system lidar and camera bracket

A soil compactor machine can include: a machine frame; at least one cylindrical roller drum rotatably coupled to the machine frame and rotatable about a drum axis oriented generally transverse to a direction of travel of the compactor machine; a plurality of sensors mounting locations on the machine frame for mounting one or more lidar sensors and cameras; and a plurality of brackets, wherein, one of each of the plurality of brackets is positioned at each of the sensor mounting locations for mounting the lidar sensors and the cameras, wherein the bracket at each of the sensor mounting locations has a similar design as the other of the plurality of brackets.

Removable mounting arrangement of a roof rail on the roof of a motor vehicle
11691571 · 2023-07-04 · ·

The invention relates to a removable mounting arrangement of a roof rail 10 on the roof 20 of a motor vehicle. The rail profile 11 has a mounting wall 41 aligned an angle and recesses 42 for a mounting element 50 for introducing from the side. An adapter connected to the roof 20 of the motor vehicle also has an angled contact surface 31 having recesses 32 for the mounting elements 50. The potential for introducing the mounting elements 50 from the side enables easily mounting even a decorative roof rail 10 (FIG. 3).

MOUNTING KIT AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A SOUNDBAR IN A VEHICLE
20230001861 · 2023-01-05 ·

A mounting kit for installing a soundbar in a vehicle includes a tube having an elongated body and at least one chamber having a window. The mounting kit includes at least one bolt having a head and a shank, the head arranged to be coupled to the soundbar and the shank arranged to be received in the at least one chamber and accessible through the window to secure the soundbar to the tube. A first bracket is arranged to be secured to a cross member and first pillar of the vehicle, and a second bracket is arranged to be secured to the cross member and a second pillar of the vehicle, each of the first and second brackets having a cradle arranged to receive an end portion of the tube for installing the tube and attached soundbar in the vehicle.

Universal mounting tabs and kits for automotive components
11535148 · 2022-12-27 ·

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.

Sensor mounting assembly

A sensor mounting assembly for a vehicle includes a sensor that is operable to detect conditions outside of the vehicle, and a vehicle 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.

Aluminum Speaker Bracket
20220402442 · 2022-12-22 ·

Systems and methods are disclosed herein for an audio speaker bracket for use water based and land-based vehicles and a method for installing the speaker to a mounting panel using at least one suspension member. The method permits the speaker to be supported by a secure attachment of the bracket to the vehicle is proposed.

Switch mount housing for a utility task vehicle
11524634 · 2022-12-13 ·

A housing assembly for mounting at least one electric component in a vehicle is provided as a three-dimensional form having an internal volume, a general material wall thickness, a top wall, a side wall, and a front wall surface presenting the at least one mounted electrical component to an operator in the vehicle, the form mountable at one side to a first installation point on a substantially vertical utility task vehicle (UTV) dashboard cover surface through an opening in the top wall and, and an elongated bracket fixed at one end to the inside wall of the side wall of the three-dimensional form, and at a second bracket end extending out from the side wall and below the three dimensional form mounted to a second installation point on the UTV dashboard.

Vehicle Printer Mount
20220388456 · 2022-12-08 ·

The present invention provides a printer station for a vehicle comprising: a housing having a top surface member connected to two side members forming an interior housing channel, a printer sliding tray, and a vehicle mounting bracket wherein: the interior housing channel is designed to contain at least a portion of the printer sliding tray; each of the two side members of the housing includes a slide feature that accepts and allows the printer sliding tray to slide in and out of the interior housing channel; the vehicle mounting bracket is attached to the housing; the vehicle mounting bracket includes vehicle attachment features for attachment to a vehicle's interior; the printer tray is designed to contain a printer; and the printer tray includes a printer paper roll holding feature to contain a printer paper roll that feeds into the printer.