Abstract

The proposed vehicle interior trim part comprises a woven material having at least two parallel optical fibers that are able to laterally emit light and that extend in a longitudinal direction and having at least one further fiber and/or at least one further yarn. The vehicle interior trim part further comprises a reflective layer that is adjacent to the woven material and comprises a fleece material and that is configured to reflect light emitted by the at least two parallel optical fibers. The vehicle interior trim part additionally has a carrier that is adjacent to the reflective layer so that the reflective layer is located between the woven material and the carrier and having at least one light source that is optically connected to at least one of the at least two parallel optical fibers.

IPC Classes  ?

• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• B60Q 3/78 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for generating luminous strips, e.g. for marking trim component edges
• B60Q 3/60 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects
• D03D 15/547 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads with optical functions other than colour, e.g. comprising light-emitting fibres
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• D03D 15/43 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the structure of the yarns or threads with differing diameters
• B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
• D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
• B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
• B32B 37/06 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the heating method
• D03D 15/283 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads synthetic polymer-based, e.g. polyamide or polyester fibres

Abstract

A trim element that includes a cover layer defining an outer surface and having at least two distinct backlit pattern areas, the trim element further including at least one lighting module having at least one light source and a first light guide arranged for guiding light from the light source toward the backlit areas of the cover layer. The trim element includes a switching module extending between the cover layer and the lighting module, the switching module having at least two optical shutter areas extending opposite every backlit pattern area of the cover layer and being configurable between an open position and a closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners
• B60Q 3/66 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides for distributing light among several lighting devices

Abstract

A vehicle includes an exhaust aftertreatment system for use with an automotive internal combustion engine. The aftertreatment system includes one or more aftertreatment devices for removing or reducing effluents from exhaust gases produced by the combustion engine. The aftertreatment devices includes a selective catalytic reduction unit that can be heated by a power source. An electrical connection system is configured to interconnect the power source and one or more electrical components to transfer and deliver electrical power to the one or more electrical components.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• H01R 13/11 - Resilient sockets
• H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
• B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes

Abstract

Disclosed is a ventilation outlet including one or more flow directing elements arranged movably in a housing and with an actuating element mounted movably on the housing with an actuating knob for actuating at least one flow directing element for controlling a ventilation gas flow and with a light source for illuminating the actuating knob. A movable mounting of the actuating element permits a movement of the actuating element with at least one degree of freedom and the light source is arranged outside the actuating knob in such a way that light can be coupled into the actuating knob and at least partially illuminates an operating side of the actuating knob from the inside.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• B60H 1/34 - Nozzles; Air-diffusers

Abstract

There is described a component of an exhaust system for an internal combustion engine, which includes a wall in which at least one opening is provided. A perforated cover (16) at least partly closes the opening, wherein the cover (16) is mounted on the wall by means of a holder (18), and a portion (32, 34) of the cover (16) engages into an opening (28, 30) provided on the holder (18). There is also presented an exhaust system comprising such a component, and a method for manufacturing such a component, in which the cover (16) is mounted on the holder (18) by introducing at least one portion (32, 34) of the cover (16) into an opening (28, 30) provided on the holder (18).

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits

Abstract

A vehicle interior panel includes a decorative fabric layer adhered to a concave side of a perforated substrate. Attachment of the fabric layer is via an adhesive layer initially provided in the form of a film. The film is laminated to the fabric layer, which is then adhered to the substrate via the film. Perforations can be formed through the film prior to lamination. The panel is suitable for use over an audio speaker or other device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
• B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof

Abstract

A vehicle trim component and a production process for the component. The trim component includes: a thermocompressed support panel provided with an opening and a peripheral edge surrounding the opening; an airbag guiding part having a channel arranged in the opening of the support panel, a flap at least partially closing a first end of the channel, and a collar arranged around the channel in the extension of the flap; and a reinforcing frame suited to fix the position of the guiding part relative to the support panel. The peripheral edge of the support panel is attached against the collar, and the reinforcing frame is a part brought in and force fit around the channel and fixed to the peripheral edge of the support panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member

Abstract

The invention relates to a pressure vessel unit (10) for storing a fluid, in particular hydrogen, which unit is provided with a pressure vessel (12) and an injector (14), which is designed for filling the pressure vessel (12) with the fluid, wherein the injector (14) comprises a one-piece main line (16), which runs from outside into the interior of the pressure vessel (12) and has a main outflow opening (18) at its outflow end via which the fluid can flow from the main line (16) into the interior of the pressure vessel (12), and wherein the main line (16) comprises at least one auxiliary opening (24) inside the portion of the main line (16) that projects into the pressure vessel (12), via which auxiliary opening the fluid can flow from the interior of the pressure vessel (12) into the main line (16), and vice versa.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 5/06 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases for filling with compressed gases

Abstract

An assembly for a vehicle interior includes at least one armrest each presenting a receiving surface for the elbow and/or forearm of an occupant of the vehicle interior and a support for the armrest. Each armrest has a panel movable in translation relative to the support according to an elevation direction between a first position and a second position. For each armrest, the movable panel of that armrest includes an upper panel portion at least partially delimiting the receiving surface of that armrest extending in a first plane, and a side panel portion separate from the upper panel portion extending in a second plane, different from the first plane, the side panel portion having a heating element configured, when activated, to diffuse heat.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/75 - Arm-rests
• B60N 2/56 - Heating or ventilating devices

Abstract

A trim element includes a support comprising a groove delimited by a first wall and a second wall, and a first covering layer having at least one edge received in the groove. The trim element further includes a retention device for retaining the edge of the first covering layer in the groove, the retention device having a supporting element extending at least partly into the groove and applying a part of the outer face of the edge of the first covering layer against the second wall of the groove, with the first covering layer covering the groove from the first wall to the second wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners

Abstract

A vehicle trim element having at least one functional component and at least one aerator of the vehicle compartment. The aerator includes at least one duct for conveying a gas flow defining an opening for diffusing the gas flow, the conveying duct extending in a main direction. The aerator is arranged to diffuse a gas flow in the passenger compartment of the vehicle in a diffusion direction in which the gas flow is diffused and which is variable by Coanda effect, between a first diffusion direction and a second diffusion direction that is different from the first diffusion direction. The opening for diffusing the gas flow extends around the periphery of at least one portion of the functional component.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/34 - Nozzles; Air-diffusers
• B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
• B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
• B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments

Abstract

An exemplary vehicle exhaust system includes, among other things, a housing defining a fluid chamber and at least one pressure sensor positioned within the fluid chamber. The housing has a fluid inlet configured to receive fluid from a fluid supply and a fluid outlet. A heater heats fluid supplied from the fluid supply such that heated fluid can be injected into a vehicle exhaust component via the fluid outlet. A controller is configured to receive pressure data from the at least one pressure sensor and to determine optimal timing for dosing of the vehicle exhaust component based on the pressure data.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion

Abstract

A method of making a vehicle interior panel having a molded-in airbag door includes cutting a hinge layer of the panel while the hinge layer is supported in a panel molding tool. The hinge layer can be in the form of a reinforcing net and is cut along a perimeter of the airbag door away from the airbag door hinge. The cutting occurs in the molding tool either before or after molding material is introduced into the mold cavity. The cutting also occurs before, during, or after the molding tool is closed from an open condition. A cutter of the molding tool is either stationary or moveable with respect to the portion of the molding tool from which it extends.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles

Abstract

A vehicle interior panel includes an in-vehicle support substrate and a docking station for a mobile device. The docking station includes a top edge, a bottom wall, and a reception surface for the mobile device between the top edge and the bottom wall. The reception surface is pivotably attached with respect to the support substrate. A first portion of the bottom wall is configured to hold the mobile device, and a second portion of the bottom wall is configured to remain recessed within the support substrate when the docking station is in a tilted position. This structure for a docking station helps improve within vehicle integration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners

Abstract

A vehicle interior assembly includes a foldable layer that is convertible between an unfolded condition, in which it provides the working surface of a tabletop, and a folded condition, in which it supports one or more portable electronic devices in a tilted position. When deployed as part of a device holder, the foldable layer uncovers a portion of a base layer that includes edge supports for the mobile device(s). A plurality of polygonal segments interconnected by a corresponding plurality of hinge joints permits the foldable layer to change from a flat sheet to a hollow, self-supporting three-dimensional structure with a clean angular appearance in an origami-like manner that does not require complex linkages or mechanisms for the conversion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
• B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated

Abstract

A method for regulating comfort in a passenger compartment of a vehicle, the passenger compartment including a seat, a radiant panel, and a heating device for the seat; the method being implemented by a controller having a memory containing a pre-established map. The method includes the following steps: acquiring a data item that is characteristic of the state of the passenger compartment, the characteristic data item including the temperature of the passenger compartment; determining, from the map, an optimal comfort level as a function of the characteristic data item; reading, in the map, regulation values associated with the optimal comfort level, the regulation values including values representative of the operating power of the radiant panel and of the heating device for the seat; and transmitting the read regulation values to the radiant panel and to the heating device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant

Abstract

An electronic device for displaying data on a display screen, the device being connectable to the display screen and to an image sensor, the image sensor being operable to capture at least two images of a user. The electronic device includes: a module for displaying data, in particular icons, on the display screen; a module for detecting, via the at least two images taken, a movement towards the screen by at least one finger of the user, and then for calculating a direction of the movement; a module for determining, from a page displayed on the screen and depending on the direction of movement, an area of the screen corresponding to the direction; and a module for controlling an enlargement of the area when the at least one finger approaches the screen.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06T 7/246 - Analysis of motion using feature-based methods, e.g. the tracking of corners or segments

Abstract

A manufacturing method for a trim element, which includes the following steps: supplying a mold in an open configuration which has a first mold part and a second mold part; positioning a first pre-formed decoration against the first mold part; positioning a wedge in contact with an edge of the first decoration; positioning a second flexible décor; closing the mold in a closed configuration, where the second decoration sits between the two mold parts; and back-injecting a substrate into the molding cavity, where the second decoration is pushed by the substrate against the first decoration. Also provided is an associated manufacturing device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• B29C 45/04 - Injection moulding apparatus using movable moulds

Abstract

A display device for a vehicle includes: a first transparent or translucent layer comprising a pictogram, a second transparent or translucent layer, covering the pictogram, a liquid crystal display, arranged in line with the pictogram, and a light source configured to emit light to illuminate the pictogram by passing through the liquid crystal display and the second layer. The liquid crystal display at least partially covers the second layer, and an assembly formed by the first layer and the second layer is rigid.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices

Abstract

A pressure compensation device for a component having a sealed interior, in particular for a battery housing, having a housing, a movable element arranged therein and adapted to be exposed on one side to a pressure prevailing in the interior and on the opposite side to an external pressure outside the component, wherein the movable element is displaceable over a distance specified by design, in order to prevent an overpressure from building up inside the interior, wherein the movable element includes a predetermined breaking point which exposes an outflow opening when a predefined pressure difference between the pressure in the interior and the external pressure is exceeded. A battery housing having a relief opening and such a pressure compensation device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/342 - Non-re-sealable arrangements

Abstract

A heating device, and a method of manufacturing the device, comprises an electrically conductive heating foam, a current conducting foam and two electrodes. The heating foam is divided by interruptions into sections, providing a predefined current path extending from a current lead-in point to a current lead-out point. The electrodes are electrically connected to the current lead-in and lead-out points, respectively, wherein the heating foam is provided on an outside at least in sections with the current conducting foam forming current conducting sections that electrically connect sections of the heating foam to one another. The current lead-in or lead-out point is provided as a connection section of the current conducting foam and extends in a circumferential direction along at least one current conducting section, but is electrically insulated therefrom. The two electrodes are spaced apart from one another in the circumferential direction by less than 180 degrees.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24H 3/00 - Air heaters
• H05B 3/12 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material
• B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes

Abstract

A vehicle exhaust component assembly, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a valve housing having a first opening associated with a heat exchanger and a second opening associated with a bypass, and a valve body mounted for pivoting movement within the valve housing between at least a first position and a second position,. The valve body has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A first flap is mounted on the first side and is to be associated with the first opening. A second flap is mounted on the second side and is to be associated with the second opening.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02M 26/72 - Housings
• F02M 26/22 - Arrangement or layout of EGR passages, e.g. in relation to specific engine parts or for incorporation of accessories with coolers in the recirculation passage
• F16K 11/072 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves; Arrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members

Abstract

A mixer for a vehicle exhaust gas system includes a mixer housing defining an internal cavity and having a mixer inlet configured to receive exhaust gas and a mixer outlet to direct exhaust gas to downstream exhaust components. A flow device is configured to receive the exhaust gas from the mixer inlet and to facilitate mixing of the exhaust gas and a reductant introduced into the first flow device. The flow device comprises a Venturi body centered on a body center axis, and the Venturi body comprises a body inlet configured to receive the exhaust gas from the mixer inlet and a body outlet configured to provide the exhaust gas to the mixer outlet. The Venturi body also includes a louver extending from an internal surface of the mixer housing to a distal edge that is downstream of the body outlet. An upstream vane is positioned within the Venturi body proximate the body inlet and is coupled to an upstream vane hub that is centered on an upstream vane hub axis. A downstream vane is positioned within the Venturi body proximate the body outlet and is coupled to a downstream vane hub that is centered on a downstream vane hub axis. The upstream vane hub axis is radially offset from the body center axis by an offset distance and/or the downstream vane hub axis is radially offset from the body center axis by an offset distance.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 25/312 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows - Details thereof
• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors
• B01F 23/213 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing liquids into gaseous media by spraying or atomising of the liquids
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion

Abstract

An electric gas flow heater has a grid-like heating element through which exhaust gas can flow axially, and which forms an electrical resistance heating. The grid-like heating element includes radially successive layers of band-like material, wherein the layers, in an axial view of the heating element, are bent in an undulating manner and include valleys and peaks. The layers that are located between the radially outermost layer and the radially innermost layer are attached by their peaks and valleys to the respectively radially adjacent layer, so that flow-through openings are formed between the layers. The wavelengths of the layers are increasing radially outwards.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• H05B 3/06 - Heater elements structurally combined with coupling elements or with holders
• H05B 3/10 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor

Abstract

A trim panel intended to be arranged within the interior of a vehicle cabin, the trim panel having an appearance face intended to be visible to an occupant of the cabin, a reverse face provided with an interface for attachment of the trim panel to a support member, and at least one attachment bracket forming part of the attachment interface. The appearance face defines a tactile interaction area intended to serve as a control input for the occupant, and at least one sensor assembly is arranged on an attachment bracket, each sensor assembly being adapted to, when the trim panel is arranged inside a cabin, detect a deformation of its attachment bracket upon pressure exerted by an occupant on the trim panel on the tactile interaction area.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners

Abstract

A trim element having a first aspect layer, a lighting device emitting light to the first aspect layer, and a first obturation layer extending between the lighting device and the first aspect layer. The first obturation layer includes at least two first optical obturation areas, configurable between an open position, in which a first optical obturation area lets light pass through, and a closed position, in which a first optical obturation area prevents the passage of light. The trim element includes a second aspect layer and a second obturation layer having at least two second optical obturation areas that are configurable between an open position and a closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02F 1/137 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect, e.g. field-induced phase transition, orientation effect, guest-host interaction or dynamic scattering
• B60Q 3/62 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems

Abstract

A vehicle interior panel and method of making a vehicle interior panel having a substrate that can be used in either a seam-based or seamless application. The vehicle interior panel includes a substrate having a seam ditch, a first retaining step adjacent a first side of the seam ditch, and a second retaining step adjacent a second side of the seam ditch. The vehicle interior panel includes a bridging support member situated in the seam ditch at least partially between the first retaining step and the second retaining step in the substrate. A decorative covering is situated over the bridging support member, the decorative covering having a continuously contoured seamless surface that extends over the seam ditch.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly part for connecting a dashboard to a body part of a vehicle, the assembly part comprising: a male first portion able to engage with the dashboard, and a female second portion able to engage with the body part of the vehicle via a unidirectional and adjustable approaching movement, the male portion being substantially flat and extending in a longitudinal direction from a first end in contact with the female portion to a hook-shaped free second end, the male portion and/or the female portion being configured to prevent translational movement between the dashboard and the body part when the male portion is engaged with the dashboard and the female portion is engaged with the body part.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 37/00 - Dashboards

Abstract

A mixer for a vehicle exhaust gas system, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a mixer housing defining an internal cavity and a venturi section including integrally formed mixing vanes and positioned within the internal cavity. The venturi section comprises a first portion and a second portion that are combined to provide a mixing chamber therebetween. A doser mount opening is formed within the mixer housing that is open to the mixing chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion

Abstract

A vehicle interior control panel includes a pressure-sensitive slider switch embedded within the thickness and beneath a decorative surface of a deco panel. The slider switch in non-visible and includes a variable resistance layer that sequentially and electrically connects different pairs of electrical contacts in the deco panel as a user-applied pressure is moved across the decorative surface and over the slider switch. The slider switch operates to change a parameter or characteristic of a display panel during use. Light from a light source beneath the deco panel is emitted at the decorative surface through otherwise non-visible perforations. The control panel appears to be only a wood panel until activated via user-applied pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof

Abstract

A vehicle interior assembly includes a frame and a fall away door that closes off an opening in the frame when in a closed position. The door moves between the closed position and an open position via sequential vertical and horizontal movements. From the closed position, the door first drops vertically to a dropped position. A final portion of this vertical movement may be damped movement. From the dropped position, the door moves horizontally to the open position, at which the door is concealed from view from the exterior of the assembly. Various guides can be provided to define the movement path of the door. Various types of non-visible sensors can be used to detect a user's intention to open and close the door.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 83/32 - Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like for console boxes, e.g. between passenger seats
• E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
• B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space

Abstract

A vehicle that includes a cabin air conditioning system, having a driver air distribution circuit provided with a plurality of driver blowing vents arranged to blow air directly into the driver's area. At least 75% of the driver blowing vents are carried by the driver's seat.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
• B60N 2/56 - Heating or ventilating devices
• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

Abstract

A cab having a human-machine interface to generate a holographic image in order to control comfort equipment installed in the cab. The human-machine interface includes: a camera capable of capturing images representing a gaze of an occupant, one image generation unit having (a) a computer capable of calculating the position of the location of the occupant's gaze from the captured images, the computer being adapted to generate the digital holographic image according to the position of the occupant's gaze, (b) a spatial light modulator receiving the generated digital holographic image, and (c) a light source illuminating the spatial light modulator. The human-machine interface also includes a reflector reflecting the light beams emitted by the spatial light modulator into a visualizing window to form a holographic image positioned between the windscreen and the seat.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments
• B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments

Abstract

A method of producing a control panel for a vehicle. The method includes the following operations: a) producing a touch-sensitive film, the touch-sensitive film including a film, a conductive layer, a main decorative layer, and a secondary decorative layer, the conductive layer being arranged on an inner face of the film, the main decorative layer being arranged on an outer face of the film, and the secondary decorative layer having at least one critical deformation portion arranged on the inner face of the film in at least one corresponding critical deformation zone; b) shaping said touch-sensitive film, the touch-sensitive film being shaped in a non-developable three-dimensional manner in each critical deformation zone; and c) molding a layer of plastic material onto the main decorative layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• B29C 51/08 - Deep-drawing or matched-mould forming, i.e. using mechanical means only
• B29C 51/14 - Shaping by thermoforming, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawing; Apparatus therefor using multilayered preforms or sheets
• B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
• B29K 69/00 - Use of polycarbonates as moulding material
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof

Abstract

A control panel having: a trim element having a first outer face and a first inner face; a support element having a second outer face oriented towards the first inner face of the trim element and a second inner face opposite to said second outer face; and a group of force sensors configured for detecting a control force applied to the first outer face within a control area. The support element has, within a detection area extending around the group of control areas, a mechanical weakening formed by a recess in the second inner face.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• H01H 13/14 - Operating parts, e.g. push-button
• G01B 7/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. by resistance strain gauge

Abstract

A vehicle storage device having a body defining a storage volume, a lid movable in relation to the body between a closed and an open position, and a locking device for the lid which includes a locking member movable between a locked and an unlocked position, and an actuator arranged to move the locking member from the locked position to the unlocked position. The locking member is movably mounted on the body and the actuator is mounted on the lid.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 83/28 - Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like
• B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
• E05C 3/14 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action with operating handle or equivalent member rigid with the latch
• E05C 19/06 - Other devices specially designed for securing wings in which the securing part is formed or carried by a spring and moves only by distortion of the spring, e.g. snaps

Abstract

An electronic device for monitoring the behavior of a driver is adapted to be carried on board a vehicle and to be connected to a sensor of at least one image of the driver's head and to at least one light source positioned within a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The monitoring device includes: a module for detecting abnormal behavior of the driver, from at least one image of his head acquired by the image sensor(s); a stimulation module configured, following the detection of said abnormal behavior, to command the emission of at least one light signal by switching on at least one respective light source according to an initial stimulation level; and a module for evaluating a reaction of the driver, on the basis of at least one image of the driver's head following the emission of the light signal(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 40/09 - Driving style or behaviour
• B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
• B60Q 3/70 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose
• B60Q 3/85 - Circuits; Control arrangements for manual control of the light, e.g. of colour, orientation or intensity
• G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
• G06V 40/10 - Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestrians; Body parts, e.g. hands

Abstract

A vehicle trim element having at least one coating layer that includes a main layer of a composition having at least natural fibers, a thermoplastic polymer, and a binding agent. The fibers and thermoplastic polymer are ground to form an assembly of particles each having a size substantially between 0.1 and 3.2 mm. The particle assembly is mixed and compressed with the binding agent.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 175/04 - Polyurethanes
• C09D 167/00 - Coating compositions based on polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chain; Coating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers

Abstract

A mixer for a vehicle exhaust gas system includes a mixer housing defining an internal cavity and having a mixer inlet configured to receive exhaust gas and a mixer outlet to direct exhaust gas to downstream exhaust components. A flow device is configured to receive the exhaust gas from the mixer inlet and to facilitate mixing of the exhaust gas and a reductant introduced into the first flow device. The flow device comprises a Venturi body centered on a body center axis, and the Venturi body comprises a body inlet configured to receive the exhaust gas from the mixer inlet and a body outlet configured to provide the exhaust gas to the mixer outlet. The Venturi body also includes a support flange extending from the body outlet at an offset angle to an internal edge of the mixer housing. An upstream vane is positioned within the Venturi body proximate the body inlet and is coupled to an upstream vane hub that is centered on an upstream vane hub axis. A downstream vane is positioned within the Venturi body proximate the body outlet and is coupled to a downstream vane hub that is centered on a downstream vane hub axis. The upstream vane hub axis is radially offset from the body center axis by an offset distance and/or the downstream vane hub axis is radially offset from the body center axis by an offset distance.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion

Abstract

A vehicle interior panel such as an instrument panel includes a substrate having a thickness between 0.5 mm and 2.25 mm, inclusive, a decorative layer, and an intermediate layer located between the substrate and the decorative layer. A post-form warpage of the substrate is less than 15 mm at an edge region of the substrate. A serpentine rib located near the edge region helps impart structural rigidity to the panel during a foaming process to achieve an adequate degree of post-form warpage.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
• B29C 33/42 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor characterised by the shape of the moulding surface, e.g. ribs or grooves
• B32B 3/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
• B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a control unit for a vehicle interior. In particular, the control unit can comprise an information region with symbols, wherein some symbols are always visible and some symbols are only visible when they are back lit. The application also relates to a method for producing a corresponding control unit. The control unit can be part of a vehicle interior trim part, for example part of an instrument panel, door trim or center console.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
• G09F 13/04 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
• B60Q 3/80 - Circuits; Control arrangements
• B41F 15/14 - Screen printers - Details
• B41M 3/00 - Printing processes to produce particular kinds of printed work, e.g. patterns

Goods & Services

Diagnostic tool (machine and motor parts) for leak detection, filling, assembly and dismantling, flushing of air-conditioning installations and parts thereof; fuel pumps; filters for cleaning cooling air, for motors and engines; sparking plugs for internal combustion engines; igniting devices for internal combustion engines; anti-pollution devices for motors and engines; ball bearing rings; glow plugs for Diesel engines; fuel economizers for motors and engines; silencers for motors and engines; filters (parts of machines, motors or engines); injectors for engines; cooling radiators for motors and engines; catalytic converters; Pneumatic pumps for automobile seats; automotive exhaust pipes; machines for cleaning parts and components of motor vehicles; catalytic converter systems for engine exhausts; automobile exhaust lines; mufflers (parts of exhaust systems); injection systems for exhaust lines; injector for vehicle exhaust systems; reducing agent injector for exhaust system; heating and pre-heating devices for exhaust lines; cooling devices for exhaust systems; mixers for exhaust systems; burner for exhaust systems; energy generator, namely, energy generating cells; exhaust system parts comprising sensors and actuators; motor and actuator control and regulating apparatus; vehicle body control and regulating apparatus; transmission control units (machine and motor parts) for vehicles; generators; generator regulators; radiator grilles for land, air and water vehicles; compressors and component parts therefor; capacitors (ignition parts for engines); distribution valves (parts of motors); spark plug sockets (motor parts); pumps (motor parts) for windshield washing installations; pumps (engine parts) for lens washing installations; coolant pumps (parts of motors); vacuum pumps (parts of motors); pneumatic devices (parts of machines and parts of motors) for adjusting and regulating the level of beam lights; mechanical and hydraulic devices (parts of machines and parts of motors) for adjusting and regulating the level of beam lights Downloadable software applications; interfaces (for computers); memory cards; electronic data media; flash memories; flash memory cards; static exciters; tire pressure measuring apparatus; automatic steering devices for vehicles; vehicle radios; thermostats for vehicles; voltage regulators for vehicles; electric apparatus for adjusting and regulating the level of beam lights; pressure control apparatus; speed checking apparatus; sensors for detecting the operating state and environment of vehicles, vehicle interiors and vehicle components, such as drive motors, chassis, heating and cooling systems; leak detectors; light bulb control units; motor temperature control devices; motor temperature regulating devices; engine diagnostic apparatus; electric seat adjuster devices; electric steering wheel adjuster devices; electric rearview mirror adjuster devices; level monitor devices; level regulating devices; voltage transformers; sockets, plugs and other contacts [electric connections]; fuses; fuse boxes; cable assemblies; terminals (electricity); vehicle passenger safety devices, namely, devices for the monitoring, controlling and triggering thereof; cruise control systems; speed control devices; distance warning systems; remote control systems; batteries (cells); on-board computers; battery starter cables; battery chargers, rectifiers, power packs, beam adjusters, current and voltage meters, vehicle geometry control devices, motor test devices for detecting rotational speed, for calibrating the ignition point, stop angle indicating instruments, compression testers; battery terminals; rotating lights; electric clock generators, notably electric and electronic turn indicator lights; electric relays; switches and switch units, namely, switchboxes, electric, hydraulic switches, push switches, rocker switches, push button switches, rotary switches, pull switches, hazard warning light switches, direction indicator switches, dipped-beam headlights, brake light switch, windshield wiper and washer switch, steering column switch, door switch, starter switch, glow plug switch, short circuit switch, direct current and alternating current switch, water and oil level pressure controllers and switches, transmission switches; reflectors and reflective warning panels; electric power lines for lamps; electric power distributors for lamps; accumulators; electric ignition and extinguishing devices for vehicle motors; hazard lights; warning strobe lights; emergency or warning light bars for vehicles; control units (electric and electronic) for LED beam lights; control units (electric and electronic) for LED lamps; regulating units (electric and electronic) for LED headlights; regulating units (electric and electronic) for LED lamps; control units (electric and electronic) for lens washing apparatus; control units (electric and electronic) for lens wiping apparatus; switches and detectors (electric and electronic) for lens wiping apparatus; electromechanical and electric parts for interior and exterior rearview mirrors; central locking systems for vehicles; software for operating vehicle parts; software for operating control units; object recognition software; data assessment software; software for operating beam lights; headlamp adjustment software; software for calibrating headlights; regulating software; navigating, audiovisual, measuring, detecting apparatus and instruments; electronic apparatus, devices and instruments for manual or voice management of audio, video apparatus, telephony, temperature, seats, driving assistance, vehicle navigation; automotive computers and network control units, all with multimedia functions, namely, audio, video, rear view, for in-vehicle diagnostics and online traffic information, navigation, on-board diagnostics, traffic, entertainment and communications, including electronic messaging displays and enabling connectivity to global computer networks and related accessories for use therewith; wireless communication apparatus for voice and data, and/or connection to the Internet, online or email whose units are part of the central processing unit; telephony devices; voice-controlled personal assistants; docks for telephones; central processing unit for processing information, data, sound, images; registered software for in-vehicle diagnostics and online information regarding traffic, traffic and navigation information, entertainment and communications, including wireless voice and audio options, e-mail displays and connectivity to global computer networks; recorded computer software for processing and analyzing data inside and outside a land vehicle; vehicle internal and external sound analysis software; software for active reduction of vehicle interior noise; recorded data analysis software for driver assistance; recorded computer software for processing distance measurements; recorded computer software for processing and analyzing visual or audio data; recorded computer software for biometric, voice and facial recognition; recorded computer software for processing biometric data; electronic biometric data processing box; electronic data processing box; data transmitters; recorded artificial intelligence software for vehicles; recorded artificial intelligence software for data analysis; computer security threat analysis software for data protection; driver assistance software for driving vehicles including adaptive cruise control, lane tracking systems, lane departure assist, collision warning and avoidance systems and blind spot detection; recorded computer software for integrated electronic systems for hazard and collision avoidance for vehicles, autonomous vehicle driving, parking assistance, braking assistance; computer programs intended to vehicles autonomous navigation; recorded computer software for autonomous vehicle driving control systems; downloadable computer applications for remote management of autonomous vehicles; computer programs for controlling autonomous vehicles; multimedia sound chips; processors for digital signal processing; digital signal processing chips; video control chips; electronic circuit board; interfaces for combining infrared data and memory card interfaces and accessories; sensors; detectors; biometric, voice and facial recognition apparatus and devices; biometric recognition sensors; detection apparatus and instruments; radars; electronic devices for detecting movement, heat and objects; speed sensors and detectors; thermal sensors; ultra sound sensors; detection and distance measurement apparatus; interfaces for detectors; measuring devices, namely, pollution sensor, air quality sensor and exhaust system temperature sensor; haptic systems, kinesthetic systems and electronic systems in land vehicles for the provision of driving assistance; haptic electronics integrated in a motor vehicle seat; haptic communication devices; kinesthetic sensor devices; AM/FM tuners; wireless FM receivers; analogue and digital audio and video receivers; antennas; amplifiers; audio speakers; stereo tuners; loudspeakers; audio headphones and earphones; acoustic exciters (exciter circuits); audio amplifiers; noise and sound reduction, suppression or amplifying apparatus; display screen; displays including touch screens; cameras; reversing cameras; thermal imaging cameras; biometric recognition cameras; microphones, and plug-in modules for voice communications; power sockets including USB; augmented reality headsets; vehicle batteries; electric batteries for vehicles, parts and components of batteries and electric batteries for vehicles; fuel cells; land vehicle battery box; electronic mirrors with cameras; integrated electronic hazard and collision avoidance systems for motorists comprising sound, light or vibration alerts for interior parts of motor vehicles; electrical and electronic cables; light conducting filaments; LED wires; switches and switching devices, namely, hydraulically operated switches Air filters for air-conditioning; air-conditioning installations for vehicles; heaters for vehicles; air conditioners for vehicles; lights for vehicles; vehicle headlights; vehicle reflectors; heat regenerators; vehicle lighting apparatus; cooling apparatus for vehicles; ventilation apparatus for vehicles; apparatus and filters for air treatment in vehicles; air purifiers; control units for heating apparatus; control units for air conditioning apparatus; regulating units for heating apparatus; regulating units for air conditioning apparatus; parts of beam lights for vehicles; rear lights for vehicles; heating and defrosting apparatus for vehicles especially for nozzles, windshield washer containers, windshields, vehicle door locks, outside rearview mirrors; gas discharge lamps; organic light emitting diode (OLED) lighting apparatus for indoor and outdoor lamps; ice boxes; evaporators; vents (air inlets for vehicles); vaporizer for vehicle exhaust systems Vehicle ceiling coverings; vehicle door coverings; coverings of textile or plastic materials, including fabric substitutes, for vehicle interiors; vehicle seats with haptic devices, sound devices, light devices, touchscreen devices; onboard compressed hydrogen tanks, onboard liquid hydrogen tanks; support frames for on-board hydrogen tanks, piping for on-board hydrogen tanks; valves and pressure regulators for onboard hydrogen tanks; hydrogen tanks for stationary application for filling vehicles; headrests for vehicle seats; reversing alarms for vehicles; air bags (safety devices for automobiles); seat covers for vehicles; door panels for land vehicles; direction indicators other than headlights; vehicle dashboards; consoles in the nature of vehicle passenger compartments; motor vehicle seats and their controls; vehicle seat component parts, namely, sliders not of metal; upholstery for vehicles; rotating vehicle seats; vehicle seats equipped with heating devices; vehicle seats equipped with massaging devices; fuel tanks and hydrogen tanks for land vehicles; fuel tank caps; acoustic signaling devices for vehicles, in particular warning horns, horns; brakes for land vehicles and components therefor, in particular brake linings, brake pads, brake shoes, brake discs, brake drums, brake master cylinders, wheel brake cylinders, brake calipers, brake hoses, brake lines, brake cables, brake boosters; vacuum pumps for braking systems; parking brakes; windshield washers (parts of vehicles) and parts therefor; windshield wiper installations and parts therefor, namely, windshield wiper blades, transmission rods, combined windshield wiper and washer apparatus, namely, apparatus consisting primarily of windshield wiper and washer apparatus; lens washer installations and headlight wipers (parts of vehicles); internal and external mechanical rearview mirrors; window winding mechanisms for vehicles; valves for headlight cleaning installations; steering wheels for vehicles; body parts, in particular calender grilles, front and rear vehicle and roof spoilers for vehicles, front and rear vehicle aprons, front and rear trim panels, vehicle side sills, mudguards and door sills, hub caps, flaps for vehicles; protective vehicle parts for antennas or radars, namely, radomes; vehicle trailers and parts therefor; control and regulating apparatus for brakes and traction control apparatus for land vehicles (vehicle parts); regulating devices and transmission regulators for vehicles; steering mechanisms for vehicles; anti-theft alarm devices; security devices for vehicles; vehicle immobilizers; transmission switches; windshield wiper motors; vehicle cigarette lighters Design and development of onboard computers for automobiles, software for automobiles and network control units; advice concerning the design and development of onboard automobile computers, software for automobiles; provision (rental) of software; software maintenance; Software as a Service [SaaS]; Platform as a Service [PaaS]; research in the field of the science of materials; testing of materials; advice with respect to energy saving; vehicle interior decoration; technical project studies; surveying (engineering work); engineering; technical research, mechanics research; industrial research and analysis services; research and development of new products for others; the aforesaid services being connected with vehicles

Goods & Services

Equipment for motor vehicles and component parts of motor vehicles, namely, components for vehicle interiors such as dashboard panels, dashboards, instrument panels, center consoles, center consoles with built-in storage areas, door panels, door panels with window-raising systems, glove compartments, sun visors and shades, trimmings for vehicles (upholstery), step plates, steering wheels; gearbox levers; seats for automobiles and accessories therefor, such as seat covers, headrests, safety belts for vehicle seats, safety harnesses for vehicle seats; external components of motor vehicles, such as vehicle front ends incorporating shock absorption and lighting systems, bumpers and bumper guards, mud guards, hub caps, baffles; protective molding rods; rearview mirrors; wheels; vehicle windscreens and windows; vehicle hoods and covers; cowlings; bodies for vehicles; safety devices for automobiles, including airbags; all the above components being intended for automobiles or motor vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; vehicles; electric vehicles Construction drafting; styling (industrial design); graphic arts designing; research and development for others, technical research, industrial design; scientific laboratory services, textile testing; testing of materials

Abstract

A control and display device for a vehicle includes a control element and an associated display area. In the display area are superimposed: a first layer that is opaque except for a translucent complex pictogram, the complex pictogram combining two separate elementary pictograms; two separate filtering areas, each filtering area having the shape of a corresponding single elementary pictogram, each filtering area transmitting wavelengths within a respective range, the respective ranges of wavelengths being disjoint; and a light source suitable for emitting within the respective different ranges of wavelengths, concomitantly or alternately. The two filtering areas are positioned between the light source and the complex pictogram on the opaque layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/14 - Digital output to display device
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable

Abstract

An exhaust gas treatment device for a motor vehicle has a housing, which defines an exhaust gas duct through which the exhaust gas flows, and an electric heating device which extends through the exhaust gas duct and through which exhaust gas flows. The electric heating device has a heating component attached to a carrier structure, the heating component being attached to the carrier structure, and first and second electrodes which are attached to the heating device and make electrical contact with the heating device. The first electrode extends as far as into a central region of the heating device, and the second electrode extends as far as into an edge region of the heating device, as viewed in the exhaust gas flow direction in the exhaust gas duct.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion

Abstract

A heater for a vehicle exhaust system includes a housing defining a fluid chamber, and the housing has a fluid inlet configured to receive fluid from a fluid supply and a fluid outlet. A helical body is positioned within the fluid chamber and a heater is integrated into the helical body to heat fluid supplied from the fluid supply such that heated fluid can be injected into a vehicle exhaust component via the fluid outlet. At least one sensor is integrated into the helical body to measure a fluid characteristic.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion

Abstract

An assembly for a motor vehicle has an exhaust gas-carrying pipe in which an adjustable element is arranged to control an exhaust gas flow through the exhaust gas-carrying pipe. An actuator is used to adjust the adjustable element. The actuator is connected in a planar manner to a vehicle structure via a connecting surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02M 26/12 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding exhaust gases to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture, e.g. by exhaust gas recirculation [EGR] systems characterised by means for attaching parts of an EGR system to each other or to engine parts
• F02M 26/28 - Layout, e.g. schematics with liquid-cooled heat exchangers
• F01N 5/02 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus combined or associated with devices profiting by exhaust energy the devices using heat
• F02M 26/52 - Systems for actuating EGR valves
• F02M 26/70 - Flap valves; Rotary valves; Sliding valves; Resilient valves

Abstract

An intrusion detection system for a vehicle includes a radar sensor, a calculator, and an alarm system adapted to generate an alarm, the radar sensor being adapted to detect the presence of a body within the vehicle, the calculator being adapted to categorize each detected body as either a “human” category or an “other” category and to trigger the alarm system only when at least one of the detected body(ies) is categorized as “human”. Also included is an associated vehicle and method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 25/31 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems of human presence inside or outside the vehicle
• B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
• G01S 13/04 - Systems determining presence of a target
• G01S 13/56 - Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds for presence detection

Abstract

A heating device for an exhaust system has an electrically conductive foamed part and at least one stabilization part for the foamed part. The foamed part includes two end faces, an outer circumference and at least one recess starting from the outer circumference and extending in the axial direction from one to the other end face. The recesses produce sections which are opposite each other at a distance and continue into each other, forming a current path as a resistance heating element. The stabilization part at least partially fills the recess and mechanically couples the sections to each other, but does not electrically couple them to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
• B01D 46/84 - Chemical processes for the removal of the retained particles, e.g. by burning by heating only
• B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
• F01N 3/027 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters using means for regenerating the filters, e.g. by burning trapped particles using electric or magnetic heating
• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors

Abstract

A display device for vehicle interiors includes a screen having an active front screen surface comprising a main area and a marginal area, and a decorative layer covering the marginal area and not covering the main area. The decorative layer is configured such that in a non-switched-on state of the screen in the marginal area, the marginal area is not visible through the decorative layer In a switched-on state of the marginal area, light emitted from the marginal area is visible through the decorative layer. Furthermore, a method of manufacturing such a display device is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details
• B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
• H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields

Abstract

A knee airbag cover for a vehicle includes a covering body configured to shield an airbag module from a passenger cabin. The covering body has an outer perimeter with an instrument panel facing side and a footwell facing side. The covering body also has an inner surface configured to face away from the passenger cabin and an outer surface configured to face toward the passenger cabin. The knee airbag cover further includes a footwell fastener. The footwell fastener is configured to attach a footwell so as to conceal the footwell fastener and an attachment of the covering body from the passenger cabin.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/206 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards in the lower part of dashboards, e.g. for protecting the knees
• B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
• B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks

Abstract

An exhaust component assembly for a vehicle exhaust system includes a housing defining an internal cavity configured to receive an exhaust gas after-treatment component. A first chamber is in fluid communication with the internal cavity upstream of the exhaust gas after-treatment component. A first nozzle introduces fluid into the first chamber and a first valve controls flow of the fluid from the first chamber into the internal cavity. A heat source is associated with the first nozzle or first chamber. A second chamber is in fluid communication with the internal cavity upstream of the exhaust gas after-treatment component, and the second chamber is a non-heated chamber. A second nozzle introduces fluid into the second chamber and a second valve controls flow of the fluid from the second chamber into the internal cavity. A controller controls the first and second valves based on at least one predetermined operating condition.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• F01N 3/02 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust
• F01N 5/02 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus combined or associated with devices profiting by exhaust energy the devices using heat
• B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes

Abstract

A heating device for an exhaust system has an electrically conductive heating component through which exhaust gas to be treated can flow and which is formed by one or more current-carrying lines forming a current path in the form of a resistance heating element. In addition, the heating device has at least one stabilization part which extends over at least a portion of the heating component, is arranged so as to be offset in the flow direction in relation to the heating component, and is mechanically coupled to the heating component in order to stabilize the latter in the flow direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05B 3/06 - Heater elements structurally combined with coupling elements or with holders

Abstract

A trim element includes at least one support layer having an inner face and an outer face and at least one functional layer of carbon material extending over at least part of the inner face and/or over at least part of the outer face of the support layer. A part of the functional layer defines a pattern having at least one conductive area of carbon material and at least one non-conductive area formed by a through-opening in the functional layer, the conductive area being powered by a current source electrically connected to the conductive area, the pattern forming at least a part of an electrical circuit arranged to perform a function.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• H05K 1/03 - Use of materials for the substrate
• H05K 1/09 - Use of materials for the metallic pattern
• B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
• B32B 9/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups
• B32B 9/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance

Abstract

A mixer assembly for a vehicle exhaust system includes a mixer shell defining an internal cavity, wherein the mixer shell includes an upstream end configured to receive exhaust gases and downstream end, and a reactor positioned within the internal cavity. The reactor has a reactor inlet configured to receive injected fluid and a reactor outlet that directs a mixture of exhaust gas and injected fluid into the internal cavity. An inlet baffle is mounted to the upstream end of the mixer shell. The inlet baffle includes at least one opening that directs exhaust gas into at least one exhaust gas inlet to the reactor and a plurality of bypass openings that direct exhaust gas to bypass entry into the reactor. The inlet baffle includes a crowned portion that curves away from the reactor to provide for an increased open area within the internal cavity between the inlet baffle and the reactor.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• F01N 13/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features
• B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
• B01F 23/213 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing liquids into gaseous media by spraying or atomising of the liquids
• B01F 25/313 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows wherein additional components are introduced in the centre of the conduit
• B01F 25/421 - Static mixers in which the mixing is affected by moving the components jointly in changing directions, e.g. in tubes provided with baffles or obstructions by moving the components in a convoluted or labyrinthine path

Abstract

A mixer assembly for a vehicle exhaust system includes a mixer shell defining an internal cavity and an inlet reactor positioned within the internal cavity. The inlet reactor has a fluid inlet, a first exhaust gas inlet, and a second exhaust gas inlet. An inlet baffle is mounted to an upstream end of the mixer shell. The inlet baffle includes a first opening that directs exhaust gas into the first exhaust gas inlet, a scoop that directs exhaust gas into the second exhaust gas inlet, and a plurality of bypass openings that direct exhaust gas to bypass entry into the inlet reactor.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion

Abstract

A mixer assembly for a vehicle exhaust system includes a mixer shell defining an internal cavity, wherein the mixer shell includes an upstream end configured to receive exhaust gases and downstream end. A reactor is positioned within the internal cavity and has a reactor inlet configured to receive injected fluid and a reactor outlet that directs a mixture of exhaust gas and injected fluid into the internal cavity. A flow diverter is associated with the reactor to direct exhaust gas bypassing the reactor to mix with the mixture exiting the reactor outlet prior to exiting the downstream end of the mixer.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly

Abstract

A trim element includes at least one support layer having an inner face and an outer face and at least one functional layer made from a carbon material extending over at least part of the inner face or over at least part of the outer face of the support layer. At least part of the functional layer defines at least one heating element formed by a pattern that includes at least one conductive area made from carbon material and at least one nonconductive area formed by a through opening in the functional layer, the conductive area being supplied by a current source electrically connected to the conductive area.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
• B32B 9/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups
• B32B 9/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
• H05B 3/26 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor mounted on insulating base

Abstract

An image capture device having a housing containing a first image capture apparatus configured to acquire images in a first wavelength range, the first image capture apparatus being a thermal camera or a thermal photographic apparatus, a second image capture apparatus configured to acquire images in a second wavelength range disjoint from the first wavelength range, and an illumination system for emitting radiation in the second wavelength range. The image capture device includes a thermal isolation partition interposed between the first image capture apparatus and the illumination system so as to thermally isolate the first image capture apparatus from the illumination system.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/235 - Circuitry for compensating for variation in the brightness of the object
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras

Abstract

A sanitizing cup that is advantageously used in a vehicle interior. The sanitizing cup includes a cup base and a sanitizing compartment extending at least partially from the cup base. The sanitizing compartment has a sanitizing area which can be used to sanitize an object, such as a user's face mask. The sanitizing cup also includes a hand sanitizer dispenser extending at least partially from the cup base, from the sanitizing compartment, or from both of the cup base and the sanitizing compartment. A combined hand and mask sanitizing cup provides enhanced in-vehicle disinfection capabilities.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/26 - Accessories
• A61L 2/00 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
• A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation

Abstract

An exhaust system includes a housing having an internal cavity defining an exhaust gas passage extending along an axis, at least one exhaust gas aftertreatment component positioned within the internal cavity, and an inlet cover mounted to the housing to provide an open internal area that is upstream of the internal cavity. The inlet cover has a contoured outer surface that includes an inlet opening and at least one sensor opening that is configured to receive an exhaust gas sensor. An inlet tube is mounted to the inlet cover at the inlet opening. A plate is positioned upstream of the at least one gas aftertreatment component and within the open internal area. The plate has a curved surface with a plurality of openings.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/24 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by constructional aspects of converting apparatus
• F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
• F01N 13/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features

Abstract

An injection assembly for a vehicle exhaust system includes a housing defining a fluid cavity, a doser mounted to the housing and configured to inject a fluid into the fluid cavity, and a valve to control flow of the fluid. The valve is moveable between an open position and a closed position. A resilient member is configured with a biasing force to bias the valve to the closed position. The biasing force is overcome when fluid is heated downstream of the valve and exceeds a predetermined pressure level to allow backflow into the fluid cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion

Abstract

A sanitizing shield for a vehicle includes a separation surface configured to at least partially shroud a shielded seat. The separation surface has an inner seat facing side and an outer shielding side. The sanitizing shield includes a sanitization station coupled to the separation surface. The sanitizing shield can have one or more of a hand sanitizer dispenser, an air purifier, and/or an ultraviolet-C(UVC) sanitizer. The sanitizing shield provides for improved physical separation within the passenger cabin while enhancing the sanitization potential available to rear passengers of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/26 - Accessories
• B60J 9/04 - Air curtains
• B60R 15/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of sanitation devices
• A61L 2/00 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
• A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation
• A61L 9/20 - Ultraviolet radiation
• B60H 3/00 - Other air-treating devices

Abstract

A locking device that includes: a locking element, movable between a locked position and an unlocked position and being forced to its locked position, a pin, and an actuator of the pin, the pin being configured to move the locking element from the locked position to the unlocked position when the actuator is actuated by changing the shape of a shape memory element. The pin is movable between: an extended position, in which it moves the locking element from its locked position to its unlocked position, and a retracted position, in which it releases the movement of the locking element to its locked position.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 83/30 - Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like for glove compartments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a storage compartment for a motor vehicle. The storage compartment has an improved mechanism for opening and closing a lid. The storage compartment is particularly suitable for a passenger compartment, such as a storage compartment in an armrest of a center console or as a glove compartment.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/63 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by swinging arms
• B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space

Abstract

A vehicle interior panel includes a decorative layer having a decorative side, a sensor, a wireless charger, and a light source. The sensor is configured to detect a mobile device situated on the decorative side of the decorative layer, and the wireless charger is configured to create a wireless charging area on the decorative side of the decorative panel. The light source is configured to display a trace sequence that is located between the mobile device and the wireless charging area to help a user locate the wireless charging area.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters
• H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
• B60Q 3/70 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose
• B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners
• B60Q 3/20 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors mounted on specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments

Abstract

An injection assembly for a vehicle exhaust system includes a housing defining a fluid cavity, a doser mounted to the housing and configured to inject a fluid into the fluid cavity, and a valve to control flow of the fluid. The valve is moveable between an open position and a closed position. A resilient member is configured with a biasing force to bias the valve to the closed position. The biasing force is overcome when fluid is heated downstream of the valve and exceeds a predetermined pressure level to allow backflow into the fluid cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• F02M 31/12 - Apparatus for thermally treating combustion-air, fuel, or fuel-air mixture for heating electrically
• F02M 19/06 - Other details of fuel conduits

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a control element, which can be arranged on a capacitive surface, for controlling a function of the capacitive surface, comprising a carrier structure, a rotary element rotatable about an axis of rotation with respect to the carrier structure, comprising at least one electrically conductive area, at least one electrically conductive contact element arranged on the carrier structure, wherein the contact element comprises a contact area which is arranged at least in some areas on an underside of the control element, so that the contact area, when the control element is arranged on the capacitive surface, is arranged at least partially touching the capacitive surface, wherein the electrically conductive area of the rotary element is in contact with a contact element in at least one rotational position of the rotary element. The rotary element can be moved along the axis of rotation with respect to the carrier structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
• H01H 19/08 - Bases; Stationary contacts mounted thereon
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• H01H 19/14 - Operating parts, e.g. turn knob

Goods & Services

Sliders of metal for vehicle seats Filters for cleaning cooling air, for motors and engines; sparking plugs for internal combustion engines; igniting devices for internal combustion engines; anti-pollution devices for motors and engines; ball bearing rings; glow plugs for Diesel engines; fuel economizers for motors and engines; silencers for motors and engines; filters (parts of machines, motors or engines); injectors for engines; cooling radiators for motors and engines; catalytic converters; Pneumatic pumps for automobile seats; automotive exhaust pipes; machines for cleaning parts and components of motor vehicles; catalytic converter systems for motor exhausts; automobile exhaust lines; exhaust mufflers; injection systems for exhaust lines; injectors for vehicle exhaust systems; reductant product injectors for exhaust systems; heating and pre-heating devices for exhaust lines; cooling devices for exhaust systems; mixers and agitators for exhaust systems; burners for exhaust systems; energy generator, namely, energy generating cells; exhaust system parts comprising sensors and actuators; motor and actuator control and regulating apparatus; vehicle body control and regulating apparatus; transmission control units (parts of machines and motors) for vehicles; generators; generator regulators; radiator grilles for land, air and water vehicles; compressors and component parts therefor; condensers (ignition parts for motors); distribution valves (parts of motors); spark plug sockets (motor parts); pumps (motor parts) for windshield washing installations; pumps (motor parts) for lens washing installations; coolant pumps (parts of motors); vacuum pumps (parts of motors); pneumatic devices (parts of machines and parts of motors) for adjusting and regulating the level of beam lights; switching devices, namely, hydraulically-operated switches; mechanical and hydraulic devices (parts of machines and parts of motors) for adjusting and regulating the level of beam lights; diagnostic tool (parts of machines and motors) for leak detection, filling, assembly and dismantling, flushing of air conditioning installations and parts thereof; fuel pumps Automatic steering apparatus for vehicles; vehicle radios; thermostats for vehicles; voltage regulators for vehicles; electric apparatus for adjusting and regulating the level of beam lights; pressure control apparatus; speed checking apparatus; sensors for detecting the operating state and environment of vehicles, vehicle interiors and vehicle components, such as drive motors, chassis, heating and cooling systems; leak detectors; light bulb control units; motor temperature control devices; motor temperature regulating devices; engine diagnostic apparatus; electric seat adjuster devices; electric steering wheel adjuster devices; electric rearview mirror adjuster devices; level monitor devices; level regulating devices; voltage transformers; sockets, plugs and other contacts [electric connections]; fuses; fuse boxes; cable assemblies; terminals (electricity); vehicle passenger safety devices, namely, devices for the monitoring, controlling and triggering thereof; cruise control systems; speed control devices; distance warning systems; remote control systems; batteries (cells); on-board computers; battery starter cables; battery chargers, rectifiers, power packs, beam adjusters, current and voltage meters, vehicle geometry control devices, motor test devices for detecting rotational speed, for calibrating the ignition point, stop angle indicating instruments, compression testers; battery terminals; rotating lights; electric clock generators, notably electric and electronic turn indicator lights; electric relays; switches and switch units, namely, switchboxes, electric, hydraulic switches, push switches, rocker switches, push button switches, rotary switches, pull switches, hazard warning light switches, direction indicator switches, dipped-beam headlights, brake light switch, windshield wiper and washer switch, steering column switch, door switch, starter switch, glow plug switch, short circuit switch, direct current and alternating current switch, water and oil level pressure controllers and switches, transmission switches; reflectors and reflective warning panels; electric power lines for lamps; electric power distributors for lamps; accumulators; electric ignition and extinguishing devices for vehicle motors; hazard lights; warning strobe lights; emergency or warning light bars for vehicles; control units (electric and electronic) for LED beam lights; control units (electric and electronic) for LED lamps; regulating units (electric and electronic) for LED headlights; regulating units (electric and electronic) for LED lamps; control units (electric and electronic) for lens washing apparatus; control units (electric and electronic) for lens wiping apparatus; switches and detectors (electric and electronic) for lens wiping apparatus; electromechanical and electric parts for interior and exterior rearview mirrors; central locking systems for vehicles; software for operating vehicle parts; software for operating control units; object recognition software; data assessment software; software for operating beam lights; headlamp adjustment software; software for calibrating headlights; regulating software; navigating, audiovisual, measuring, detecting apparatus and instruments; electronic apparatus, devices and instruments for manual or voice management of audio, video apparatus, telephony, temperature, seats, driving assistance, vehicle navigation; automotive computers and network control units, all with multimedia functions, namely, audio, video, rear view, for in-vehicle diagnostics and online traffic information, navigation, on-board diagnostics, traffic, entertainment and communications, including electronic messaging displays and enabling connectivity to global computer networks and related accessories for use therewith; wireless communication devices for voice and data, and/or Internet, online or e-mail connection whose units are part of the central processing unit; telephony devices; voice-controlled personal assistants; docks for telephones; central processing unit for processing information, data, sound, images; registered software for in-vehicle diagnostics and online information regarding traffic, traffic and navigation information, entertainment and communications, including wireless voice and audio options, e-mail displays and connectivity to global computer networks; recorded computer software for processing and analyzing data inside and outside a land vehicle; internal and external vehicle sound analysis software; software for active reduction of vehicle interior noise; recorded data analysis software for driver assistance; recorded computer software for processing distance measurements; recorded computer software for processing and analyzing visual or audio data; recorded computer software for biometric, voice and facial recognition; recorded computer software for processing biometric data; electronic biometric data processing boxes; electronic data processing boxes; data transmitters; recorded artificial intelligence software for vehicles; recorded artificial intelligence software for data analysis; computer security threat analysis software for data protection; driver assistance software for driving vehicles including adaptive cruise control, lane tracking systems, lane departure assist, collision warning and avoidance systems and blind spot detection; recorded computer software for integrated electronic systems for hazard and collision avoidance for vehicles, autonomous vehicle driving, parking assistance, braking assistance; computer programs intended to vehicles autonomous navigation; recorded computer software for autonomous vehicle driving control systems; downloadable computer applications for remote management of autonomous vehicles; computer programs for controlling autonomous vehicles; multimedia sound chips; processors for digital signal processing; digital signal processing chips; video control chips; electronic circuit cards; interfaces for combining infrared data and memory card interfaces and accessories; sensors; detectors; biometric, voice and facial recognition apparatus and devices; biometric recognition sensors; detection apparatus and instruments; radars; electronic devices for detecting movement, heat and objects; speed sensors and detectors; thermal sensors; ultra sound sensors; detection and distance measurement apparatus; interfaces for detectors; measuring devices, namely, pollution sensors, air quality sensors and exhaust system temperature sensors; haptic systems, kinesthetic systems and electronic systems in land vehicles for the provision of driving assistance; haptic electronics integrated in a motor vehicle seat; haptic communication devices; kinesthetic sensor devices; AM/FM tuners; wireless FM receivers; analogue and digital audio and video receivers; antennas; amplifiers; audio speakers; stereo tuners; loudspeakers; audio headphones and earphones; acoustic exciters; audio amplifiers; noise and sound reduction, suppression or amplifying apparatus; display screens; displays including touch screens; cameras; reversing cameras; thermal imaging cameras; biometric recognition cameras; microphones, and plug-in modules for voice communications; power sockets including USB; augmented reality headsets; vehicle batteries; electric batteries for vehicles, parts and components of batteries and electric batteries for vehicles; fuel cells; land vehicle battery box; electronic mirrors with cameras; integrated electronic hazard and collision avoidance systems for motorists comprising sound, light or vibration alerts for interior parts of motor vehicles; electrical and electronic cables; light conducting filaments; LED wires; downloadable software applications; interfaces (for computers); memory cards; electronic data media; flash memories; flash memory cards; static exciters; tire pressure measuring apparatus; commutation switches Air filters for air-conditioning; air-conditioning installations for vehicles; heaters for vehicles; air conditioners for vehicles; lights for vehicles; vehicle headlights; vehicle reflectors; heat regenerators; vehicle lighting apparatus; cooling apparatus for vehicles; ventilation apparatus for vehicles; apparatus and filters for air treatment in vehicles; air purifiers; control units for heating apparatus; control units for air conditioning apparatus; regulating units for heating apparatus; regulating units for air conditioning apparatus; parts of beam lights for vehicles; rear lights for vehicles; heating and defrosting apparatus for vehicles especially for nozzles, windshield washer containers, windshields, vehicle door locks, outside rearview mirrors; gas discharge lamps; organic light emitting diode (OLED) lighting apparatus for indoor and outdoor lamps; ice boxes; evaporators; vents (air inlets for vehicles); vaporizers for vehicle exhaust systems Headrests for vehicle seats; reversing alarms for vehicles; Air bags (safety devices for automobiles); seat covers for vehicles; door panels for land vehicles; direction indicators other than headlights; vehicle dashboards; consoles in the nature of vehicle passenger compartments; motor vehicle seats and their controls; vehicle seat component parts, namely, sliders not of metal; upholstery for vehicles; rotating vehicle seats; vehicle seats equipped with heating devices; vehicle seats equipped with massaging devices; fuel tanks and hydrogen tanks for land vehicles; fuel tank caps; acoustic signaling devices for vehicles, in particular warning horns, horns; brakes for land vehicles and components therefor, in particular brake linings, brake pads, brake shoes, brake discs, brake drums, brake master cylinders, wheel brake cylinders, brake calipers, brake hoses, brake lines, brake cables, brake boosters; vacuum pumps for braking systems; parking brakes; windshield washers (parts of vehicles) and parts therefor; windshield wiper installations and parts therefor, namely, windshield wiper blades, transmission rods, combined windshield wiper and washer apparatus, namely, apparatus consisting primarily of windshield wiper and washer apparatus; lens washer installations and headlight wipers (parts of vehicles); internal and external rearview mirrors; window winding mechanisms for vehicles; valves for headlight cleaning installations; steering wheels; body parts, in particular calender grilles, front and rear and roof vehicle spoilers, front and rear vehicle aprons, front and rear trim panels, vehicle side sills, mudguards and door sills, hub caps, flaps for vehicles; protective vehicle parts for antennas or radars, namely, radomes; vehicle trailers and parts therefor; control and regulating apparatus for brakes and traction control apparatus for land vehicles (vehicle parts); regulating devices and transmission regulators for vehicles; steering mechanisms for vehicles; anti-theft alarm devices; security devices for vehicles; vehicle immobilizers; transmission switches; windshield wiper motors; vehicle cigarette lighters; Vehicle ceiling coverings; vehicle door coverings; coverings of textile or plastic materials, including fabric substitutes, for vehicle interiors; vehicle seats with haptic devices, sound devices, light devices, touchscreen devices; onboard compressed hydrogen tanks, onboard liquid hydrogen tanks; support frames for onboard hydrogen tanks; pipework for onboard hydrogen tanks; valves and pressure regulators for onboard hydrogen tanks; hydrogen tanks for stationary application for filling vehicles Semi-processed polymer resins; semi-processed polymer resins based on natural fiber-type natural materials; polymer foam; carbon fiber; waterproof packings; clutch linings Textile materials; fabrics for textile use; linings (textile); coated fabrics; fabrics for covering; fabrics of textile materials and coated fabrics producing light; plastic materials (fabric substitutes); waterproof textile products; coated fabrics; fabrics of mixed fibers; insulating textiles Installing, servicing and repairing onboard computers, software for automobiles and network control units; servicing and maintenance services for motor vehicles Services for providing access to computer applications; providing access to a global computer network Design and development of onboard computers for automobiles, software for automobiles and network control units; advice concerning the design and development of onboard automobile computers, software for automobiles; provision (rental) of software; maintenance of software; Software as a Service [SaaS]; platform as a service [PaaS]; research in the field of the science of materials; testing of materials; advice with respect to energy saving; interior design of vehicles; technical project studies; surveying (engineering work); engineering; technical research, mechanics research; industrial research and analysis services; research and development of new products for third parties; the aforesaid services being conneted with vehicles

Abstract

A method for customizing and activating a personal virtual assistant (PVA) in a motor vehicle. The method includes: activating a PVA management system, determining a customized mode of use of the personal virtual assistant, and activating the customized mode of use of the personal virtual assistant. A device for carrying out the method is also included.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10L 15/22 - Procedures used during a speech recognition process, e.g. man-machine dialog
• G10L 15/08 - Speech classification or search

Abstract

An air vent includes a housing, first and second air ducts, a first vane, and a set of vanes. The air ducts convey respective volumetric flows of air through the housing so that each volumetric flow exits the respective air duct in a different intersecting direction so that the flows of air collide after exiting the air ducts. A vane located along one of the air ducts is moveable to vertically change a perceived air discharge direction. A set of vanes includes at least one vane located in each air duct and is moveable to horizontally change the perceived air discharge direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/34 - Nozzles; Air-diffusers
• F24F 13/072 - Outlets for directing or distributing air into rooms or spaces, e.g. ceiling air diffuser of elongated shape, e.g. between ceiling panels
• F24F 7/04 - Ventilation with ducting systems

Abstract

A fastener having two branches extending on either side of a median plane, each branch carrying a tongue, the tongues defining between them a throat between the two branches. When the fastener is reversed with respect to another identical fastener, their respective median planes forming a non-zero angle between them, one branch of the fastener having its distal portion in contact with at least one of the two tongues of the other fastener and its outer face in contact with an inner face of one branch of the other fastener, the distal portion of the other branch of the fastener is substantially in contact with the distal portion of the other branch of the other fastener.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16B 21/07 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the socket has a resilient part
• A44B 17/00 - Press-button or snap fasteners
• F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners

Abstract

The ejection device comprises: - a thrust device (14) translatably movable along a first axis (A1), - an ejection member (28) translatably movable along a second axis (A2) different from the first axis (A1), - a transfer device (26) which connects the thrust device (14) and the ejection member (28), and comprises a drive chain (40) comprising at least two drive links (42) translatably movable in a sliding direction. The ejection device further comprises an adjustment shim (50) mounted on the thrust device (14), the adjustment shim (50) comprising an adjustment surface (64) forming an adjustment angle (σ), the drive chain (40) being mounted on the adjustment surface (64).

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 33/44 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor with means for, or specially constructed to facilitate, the removal of articles, e.g. of undercut articles
• B29C 45/40 - Removing or ejecting moulded articles

Abstract

An exhaust aftertreatment system for use with an over-the-road vehicle is disclosed. The exhaust aftertreatment system includes a flash-boil doser mounted to an exhaust conduit and a catalyst coupled to the exhaust conduit. The flash-boil doser configured to inject heated and pressurized reducing agent into an exhaust passageway defined by the exhaust conduit for distribution throughout exhaust gases passed through the exhaust conduit. The catalyst configured to react the reducing agent with the nitrous oxide in the flow of exhaust gases to provide treated exhaust gases with a reduced nitrous oxide amount.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors

Abstract

A vehicle exhaust system includes an upstream exhaust component comprising at least a first catalyst having a first outer dimension, a downstream exhaust component comprising at least a second catalyst having a second outer dimension, and a mixer that connects the upstream and downstream exhaust components. The mixer comprises a first portion associated with an outlet from the first catalyst and a second portion associated with an inlet to the second catalyst. The first portion includes a swirl component having a first length and the second portion includes an additional component having a second length. A connection interface between the first and second portions allows the upstream and downstream exhaust components to be arranged in different positions relative to each other. A combined length of the first and second lengths is adjusted relative to the first and second outer dimensions to achieve a desired position of the upstream and downstream exhaust components relative to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion

Abstract

A latch assembly for a vehicle, in applications such as an armrest console or a glove box, includes a shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator. The SMA actuator includes an actuator housing, an SMA wire, and an actuator lever arm. The actuator lever arm is configured to pivotably rotate or linearly translate with respect to the actuator housing upon activation of the SMA wire. A connecting link is coupled to the actuator lever arm. The connecting link is configured to translate linearly along a connecting link axis when the actuator lever arm pivotably rotates or linearly translates. A striker is coupled to the connecting link and configured to rotate about a striker axis to engage a closing surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 81/04 - Electrical
• E05B 83/32 - Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like for console boxes, e.g. between passenger seats
• E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means

Abstract

An exhaust system includes an exhaust duct having an internal surface defining an exhaust gas passage extending along an axis. At least one sensor opening is in the exhaust duct and is configured to receive an exhaust gas sensor. A wall is positioned within the exhaust gas passage to extend at least partially around the at least one sensor opening. The wall has an inner wall surface defining an internal volume. An inlet pipe ring is in fluid communication with the internal volume, and the inlet pipe ring extends from a first end open to the internal volume to a second end this is also in fluid communication with the internal volume. The inlet pipe ring includes a plurality of inlet apertures.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
• F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus

Abstract

A mixer for a vehicle exhaust system, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a mixer outer shell defining an internal cavity configured to receive engine exhaust gases, the mixer outer shell having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A baffle is associated with one of the first and second ends. The baffle comprises a body that includes at least one sensor area formed within the body.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust
• F01N 13/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors

Abstract

An exhaust aftertreatment system for use with over-the-road vehicle is disclosed. The exhaust aftertreatment system includes a reducing agent mixer with a mixing can and a heated doser unit configured to inject heated reducing agent into the mixing can for distribution throughout exhaust gases passed through the mixing can. Heating of reducing agent may be selectively applied based on a variety of inputs to a controller.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
• F01N 3/029 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters using means for regenerating the filters, e.g. by burning trapped particles by adding non-fuel substances to exhaust
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion

Abstract

A privacy screen for a vehicle that can provide for an enhanced passenger experience. The privacy screen includes a blocking body configured to at least partially shroud a shielded seat of the vehicle. The blocking body has an inner seat facing surface, an outer shielding surface, and a concave contour that is configured to extend at least partially around the shielded seat. The privacy screen further includes a passenger enhancement feature that is configured to be controllable via input from a passenger of the vehicle that is remote from a driver of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/90 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
• B60R 13/08 - Insulating elements, e.g. for sound insulation
• E06B 9/36 - Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with vertical lamellae

Abstract

A visualization system that includes a support member, defining an outer surface and an inner surface, and a visualization device having at least one display device extending on the inner surface of the support member and at least one image acquisition device. The acquisition device includes an image sensor and a base and is movable in relation to the support member between a deployed position, in which the base extends mainly on the outer surface side of the support member, and a retracted position, wherein the base extends mainly on the inner surface side of the support member.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 1/074 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for retracting the mirror arrangements to a non-use position alongside the vehicle
• B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks

Abstract

A trim element having a covering layer containing at least one opaque area preventing the passage of light and at least one backlit area translucent so as to enable the passage of light, the trim element further including at least one light source and at least one reflective surface extending opposite the light source and being arranged to reflect the light emitted by the light source toward the backlit area. The light source is attached to the covering layer opposite the opaque area, and the reflective surface extends opposite the covering layer to reflect light emitted by the light source toward the backlit area.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners
• B60Q 3/62 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides
• B60Q 3/82 - Switches specially adapted for vehicle interior lighting, e.g. switching by tilting the lens
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems

Abstract

A trim element having a coating layer defining an outer surface and an inner surface, the coating layer including at least two distinct backlit pattern areas separated by at least one opaque area preventing the passage of light from the inner surface to the outer surface. The trim element includes at least one light source for each backlit pattern area, the light source being fixed on the inner surface of the coating layer facing an opaque area while being spaced apart from the corresponding backlit pattern area. The trim element has one light guide per backlit pattern area.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60Q 3/14 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for dashboards lighting through the surface to be illuminated
• B60Q 3/217 - Doors, e.g. door sills; Steps
• B29D 11/00 - Producing optical elements, e.g. lenses or prisms
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
• B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
• B60Q 3/62 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides
• B60Q 3/68 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using ultraviolet light
• B60Q 3/64 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides for a single lighting device
• B60Q 3/66 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides for distributing light among several lighting devices
• B60Q 3/60 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects
• B60Q 3/258 - Rear-view mirrors
• F21Y 109/00 - Light sources with light-generating elements disposed on transparent or translucent supports or substrates
• F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources

Abstract

A vehicle interior panel includes a diffuser spanning an air discharge opening. The diffuser has a spiral slot formed therethrough such that changing an axial distance between opposite ends of the slot changes an air flow capacity of the diffuser. The diffuser has an elegant and simplified design and can be made as one piece from a sheet material. Air is discharged from the diffuser radially and substantially equally in all radial directions. The diffuser can also function to provide ambient light from a light source and/or to deliver an air freshening agent to the passenger cabin.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/34 - Nozzles; Air-diffusers
• B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant

Abstract

A vehicle air vent manual control assembly can be equipped at a passenger compartment of an automobile. Example installations include at an instrument panel, at a B-pillar, and at a rear center console. The vehicle air vent manual control assembly includes a knob through which a user can manipulate a first set of air directive vanes, a second set of air directive vanes, and a shutoff flap. Pivotal movement of a shaft via the knob prompts movement of the first set of air directive vanes. Translational movement of the shaft via the knob prompts movement of the second set of air directive vanes. And rotational movement of the shaft prompts movement of the shutoff flap.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23L 17/12 - Devices for fastening the top or terminal to chimney, shaft, or flue
• B60H 1/34 - Nozzles; Air-diffusers

Abstract

A modular display assembly that can easily be installed in a vehicle interior part. The modular display assembly includes a carrier panel having an outer frame and a recessed display region, a display panel situated in the recessed display region of the carrier panel, a diffuser layer that at least partially covers the recessed display region at a location spaced from the display panel to thereby create an optical transmission layer between the display panel and the diffuser layer, and a surface panel that at least partially covers the diffuser layer. The surface panel at least partially rests against the outer frame of the carrier panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
• B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
• B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments
• B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A sewing assembly to make a seam along a determined path on a surface of a part. The sewing assembly includes a mask adapted to be fixed to the part and a sewing machine, the mask having a guide groove adapted to be superimposed on the path. The sewing machine includes a base and a head. The head has at least one needle, a part support foot and a guide, the guide including a front guide and a rear guide arranged to interact with the mask and spaced apart from each other along the guide groove. The at least one needle and the support foot are engaged in the groove between the front guide and the rear guide.

IPC Classes  ?

• D05B 35/02 - Work-feeding or work-handling elements for sewing machines, not otherwise provided for for facilitating seaming; Hem-turning elements; Hemmers

Abstract

A sealing member for a powder slush molding apparatus includes an elastomeric main body comprising a head portion, an anchor portion, and a neck portion extending between and joining the head portion and the anchor portion. The head portion of the sealing member defines at least one interior channel that is centered on a midline of the elastomeric main body and which has a polygonal sectional shape. The polygonal sectional shape of the at least one interior channel, and its location on the midline, permits the head portion of the sealing member to attain a measure of compressibility that helps limit the force needed to compress the head portion without rendering the sealing member too flexible that it cannot adequately retain its shape. The sealing member is useful in establishing a seal between a shell and a powder box of a powder slush molding apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 41/34 - Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations
• B29C 41/18 - Slush casting, i.e. pouring moulding material into a hollow mould with excess material being poured off

Abstract

A backlit vehicle interior panel includes a non-polymeric decorative layer and a mask layer. The mask layer includes an aperture formed through a layer of opaque material. The decorative layer can be a wood layer that is part of a wood sheet complex that overlies the mask layer. A blind hole is formed in the decorative sheet complex and extends through the decorative layer. The blind hole is aligned with the aperture. Light from a light source passes through the aperture of the mask layer and the aligned blind hole of the sheet complex to partly define an illuminated symbol along at outer surface of the panel. The illuminated symbol can be generated through the decorative layer even when the decorative layer is opaque, and the symbol can have sharper features than can be produced through a translucent decorative layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
• B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners
• B32B 7/023 - Optical properties

Abstract

A component for a mixer of a vehicle exhaust system, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a doser mount comprising a curved body having a center boss with a doser opening defining a doser axis. The curved body includes at least a first mating surface configured to receive a first mixer shell defined by a first dimension and a second mating surface configured to receive a second mixer shell defined by a second dimension different than the first dimension.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors

Abstract

A vehicle exhaust system component, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a housing defining an internal cavity to receive exhaust gases, at least one first catalyst received within the internal cavity, at least one filter positioned within the internal cavity downstream of the at least one first catalyst, and at least one second catalyst received within the internal cavity downstream of the at least one filter. A mixer has an inlet that receives exhaust gases exiting the at least one filter and an outlet that directs exhaust gases into the at least one second catalyst. One or more of the at least one first catalyst, the at least one second catalyst, and the at least one filter are serviceable.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• B01D 53/90 - Injecting reactants
• B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
• F01N 3/021 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters
• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors

Abstract

An exhaust line for a vehicle includes a muffler extending in an axial direction and having a circumferential wall, and a particulate filter arranged upstream of the muffler. The muffler has a chamber having a lateral inlet in the circumferential wall and at least one pipe having a microperforated portion extending in the axial direction and having a sound damping effect. The microperforated portion is arranged in the chamber, and the pipe extends out of the chamber. The muffler is configured such that exhaust gas flows via the lateral inlet radially through the microperforated portion into the pipe and via the pipe out of the muffler. Furthermore, a vehicle having such an exhaust line is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 1/02 - Silencing apparatus characterised by method of silencing by using resonance

Abstract

A vehicle interior panel includes a decorative layer formed from a material that blocks transmission of a range of wireless communication frequencies. Perforations are formed through the material so that the decorative layer permits wireless communication through the panel. The perforations may be formed in a pattern so that an illuminated pattern is displayed at a decorative side of the panel when backlit. The perforations can be made non-visible and enable the use of carbon fiber and other conductive materials in the decorative layer without sacrificing wireless communication capability.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 3/24 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by an apertured layer, e.g. of expanded metal
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 3/26 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 38/04 - Punching, slitting or perforating
• B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
• B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments

Abstract

A vehicle includes a compartment mounted to a frame of the vehicle. The compartment includes a box coupled to the frame in a fixed position relative to the frame and a latch system coupled to the box to allow a user to access the box. The latch system includes a shape-memory alloy wire guided by a pulley during actuation of the latch system.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 7/06 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space mounted on or below dashboards
• E05B 47/02 - Adaptation of locks, latches, or parts thereof, for movement of the bolt by electromagnetic means
• E05C 5/00 - Fastening devices with bolts moving otherwise than only rectilinearly and only pivotally or rotatively
• E05C 9/04 - Arrangement of simultaneously-actuated bolts or other securing devices at well-separated positions on the same wing with two sliding bars moved in opposite directions when fastening or unfastening

Abstract

An exhaust aftertreatment system for use with over-the-road vehicle is disclosed. The exhaust aftertreatment system includes a reducing agent mixer with a mixing can and a doser configured to inject heated and pressurized reducing agent into the mixing can for distribution throughout exhaust gases passed through the mixing can.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors
• F01N 3/10 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust

Abstract

A mixer for a vehicle exhaust system includes a mixer housing that defines an interior cavity for engine exhaust gases, and which includes a doser opening formed within a wall of the mixer housing. A cone has a cone inlet opening aligned with the doser opening and a cone outlet into the interior cavity. A diverter has at least one first opening that is open to the interior cavity and a second opening that surrounds the cone outlet. Exhaust flow is directed by the diverter to the cone inlet opening to be mixed with a fluid injected through the doser opening.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors
• B01F 23/213 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing liquids into gaseous media by spraying or atomising of the liquids
• B01F 25/10 - Mixing by creating a vortex flow, e.g. by tangential introduction of flow components
• B01F 25/314 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows wherein additional components are introduced at the circumference of the conduit
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• B01F 25/00 - Flow mixers; Mixers for falling materials, e.g. solid particles

Abstract

A support device having a receiving surface, a first holding element and a second holding element, the first holding element being movable relative to the receiving surface, the support device including a blocking device having at least one blocking element movable between a release position and at least one blocking position and further including at least one constraint element urging the blocking element towards its release position. The blocking element moves towards its blocking position when the support device is subjected to a blocking acceleration greater than or equal to a predetermined acceleration. The blocking element interacts with a blocking surface in the blocking position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
• B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

The invention relates to a decorative component (20) for a vehicle comprising at least one decorative part (21) comprising at least one decorative structural element (22), the decorative structural element (22) being located at a predetermined position of the decorative component (20), at least one encapsulating layer (26) having a first visible surface and a second surface opposite the first visible surface, the decorative structural element (22) being incorporated inside the encapsulating layer (26) between the first visible surface and the second surface in a direction of thickness (Z), defined by the distance separating the first visible surface from the second surface, the encapsulating layer (26) being made of polyurethane and being translucent.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 3/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by a layer folded at the edge, e.g. over another layer
• B32B 3/26 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
• B32B 3/30 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 15/095 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising polyurethanes
• B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
• B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
• B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
• B32B 27/34 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyamides
• B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters
• B32B 27/40 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyurethanes
• B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles

Abstract

The invention relates to an exhaust system (16) for an internal combustion engine, having an exhaust line (20) from which a bypass line (22) branches at a branch point (26), wherein the bypass line (22) discharges into the exhaust line (20) again downstream of the branch point (26). The exhaust system (16) has an exhaust pipe (28) which forms the exhaust line (20) upstream and downstream of the branch point (26) and comprises at least one lateral opening (34) at the branch point (26), and has a gas-conducting inlet unit (50) in the bypass line (22), wherein the inlet unit (50) fully surrounds the exhaust line (20) in the region of the opening (34). The inlet unit (50) is in fluid connection with the exhaust line (20) such that exhaust can be guided from the exhaust line (20) into the inlet unit (50) and thus into the bypass line (22). The invention furthermore relates to a vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/02 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust
• F01N 5/02 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus combined or associated with devices profiting by exhaust energy the devices using heat
• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
• F01N 13/14 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features having thermal insulation
• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly

Abstract

A removable console for use in a row of vehicle seating includes a base and receptacles formed along the base. One of a plurality of interchangeable and accessory modules can be attached to the console base in each receptacle and optionally powered by the console base when installed. A latch holds each installed accessory module in the respective receptacle. Each latch can include electrical contacts to power an installed module.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
• B60N 2/75 - Arm-rests