Land vehicles: bodies and tops inventions 09/06

20060208517 - Console box: A console box having a table of a vehicle and disposed between a pair of seats for a passenger is disclosed. The console box, includes: 1) a box body having a receptor space; 2) a lid configured to cover the receptor space of the box body, and 3) a table...

20060208518 - Easy-to-use safety net device: The invention relates to a safety net device with a housing, in which a winding shaft is rotationally mounted. The winding shaft is pretensioned by a spring motor in the direction of winding of a safety net which is fixed to the winding shaft. The other edge of the safety...

20060208519 - Tailgate assembly and method of operating the same: A tailgate assembly and method of operating the same. The assembly includes a door portion movable between a closed position and an open position. An extendable spoiler is operably attached to the door portion. An extendable floorbed is operably attached to the door portion. The floorbed may be extended when...

20060208520 - Seat assembly with automatic stow feature: A seat assembly for use with a vehicle having a vehicle body includes a seat bottom that is configured to be pivotably mounted to the vehicle body, a seat back pivotally connected to the seat bottom, a seat back latch associated with the seat back for inhibiting movement of the...

20060208521 - Display devices: There is disclosed an improved sheet form member or appliqué (10) which finds particular use as an automotive vehicle display panel or instrument panel. The sheet form member (10) comprises at least one, and preferably two, upstanding portions or rims (12) integrally formed thereon, the/each portion (12) having a height...

20060208522 - Removable vehicle seat cowl: A removable vehicle component, such as a seat cowl, including a body configured to couple to a vehicle in a first position wherein the body covers a portion of a seat of the vehicle and in a second position, such as connected to the vehicle windshield, wherein the body does...

20060208523 - Device for locking a filler neck compartment cover and mehtod of mounting the locking device: In a locking device for locking a filler neck compartment cover of a vehicle, which can be moved into an open position and into a closed position, a locking element is provided for blocking the filler neck compartment cover in the closed positions and a servo drive is provided for...

20060208524 - Tonneau cover system: A support frame clamp for a truck bed tonneau covering system comprises a hanger, slidably adjustable within a support bow configured to span two side rails of a truck bed to support a tonneau cover over the truck bed. A clamp assembly is operable to engage a portion of one...

20060208525 - Tonneau truck cover opening system: A system to assist in opening a Tonneau truck cover, having: a housing configured to be mounted to an interior side wall of a pickup truck underneath of a Tonneau truck cover; a biasing mechanism in the housing; and a support in contact with the biasing mechanism, wherein the biasing...

20060208526 - Covering system of a truck: An apparatus for opening and closing a cover of a truck is disclosed. The apparatus includes a rotatable shaft that can be connected to multiple supports in order to provide a torsion force to each of the supports to pivotably rotate the supports and the cover between an opened position...

20060208527 - Door handle and closing system for the door of a vehicle: A door handle is mounted on the outside of a vehicle door in a deflectable fashion, and a sensor for detecting a manual deflection of the door handle relative to the vehicle door is arranged in the door handle. It is possible to trigger a vehicle function electrically with the...

20060208528 - Hinge for vehicle hood: A hinge is provided suitable for attaching a hood to a car or truck. The hinge includes generally tubular members sharing a common axis of rotation. Elastomeric elements interposed between the tubular members provide isolation between the parts of the hinge. Relative rotation between the tubular members compresses the elastomeric...

20060208529 - Door lift conversion kit for existing vehicles: A retrofit vehicle door lift conversion kit adapted for lifting a vehicle door vertically that fits as a conversion kit replacing factory door hinges on a variety of different types of existing vehicles. A door attaching arm is mounted to a fixed chassis plate by a double axis connector for...

20060208530 - Side visor cover for vehicle: [Solving Means] A cover is attached on a vehicle side visor 21 provided along a window frame 14 of a vehicle door. The cover 31 comprises: a cover attachment portion 32 which can be attached on an outer surface of the side visor and has a lower edge along a...

20060208531 - Camper-utility trailer assemblies: A camper-utility trailer assembly has a convertible trailer and at least one enclosure structure communicating therewith. The convertible trailer is convertible between a stowed configuration and a set-up configuration. In at least one of the configurations, the convertible trailer has at least one flexible shelf extending laterally therefrom. The flexible...

20060208532 - Wind stop device: A wind stop device, in particular for a convertible, includes a multi-part wind partition and a multi-part cover partition. A left and a right cover partition part can be folded about a cover partition folding axis and at the same time a left and a right wind partition part can...

20060208533 - Poultry coop trailer and a method of transporting poultry therein: A vehicle and method for transporting poultry. The vehicle comprises a coop trailer having a trailer section which can carry a number of tiers of poultry cages on its bed and having a vertically oriented tarpaulin system mounted thereon. The tarpaulin system includes tarpaulins which are suspended from a cable...

20060208534 - Construction element and a vehicle frame comprising such a construction element: An elongate construction element (1; 19, 20) including a first elongate profile (2) with a first section (2′) located in a first plane and a second section (2″) located in a second plane different from the first plane, a second elongate profile (3) with a first section (3′) located in...

20060208535 - Side-on collision beam for a motor vehicle: A side impact beam for a motor vehicle comprising a beam part having a closed section and an insertion part provided in the beam part....

20060208536 - Methods for modifying truck cabs and doors: A method is provided for modifying a cab assembly of a Class 5 or higher truck. The cab assembly includes a cab. The cab has an original cab height from a cab bottom end to a cab top end thereof. The cab includes a bottom region, a window region located...

20060208537 - Vehicle center pillar structure: A vehicle body includes a center pillar structure including an outer reinforcement having an outer wall and two side walls defining a channel. Two reinforcements are located within the channel, each rigidly interconnecting the outer wall with a respective one of the sidewalls. A tension panel preferably interconnects the two...

20060208538 - Vehicle tool guide structure: A vehicle body supporting structure arrangement is disclosed that includes an inner body member, an outer body member a manually operated mechanism and a tool guide tube. The inner body member has an inner aperture. The outer body member has an outer aperture that is offset with respect to the...

20060208539 - Vehicle body attachment part, intermediate product and method of producing such vehicle body attachment part: A vehicle body attachment part for a motor vehicle, in particular a roof module, comprises a large-area outer skin having first and second large-area outer skin portions that are formed from different materials. The vehicle body attachment part also includes a rear carrier layer that receives the outer skin. The...

20060202498 - Vehicle rear tray structure: A rear tray 1 separates a vehicle room and a trunk from each other and includes a closed section part 6 formed integrally with the rear tray 1, the closed section part 6 extending in the width direction of a vehicle and having a polygonal section shape. In the rear...

20060202499 - Sound insulating composite part: The present invention relates to a sound-insulating composite part, particularly for motor vehicles, comprising a heavy layer (7) and at least one layer (8) made of open-pored, elastic absorbing material. Multiple webs (9) are molded onto the heavy layer (7), which are made of the material of the underlay, the...

20060202500 - Vehicle tailgate lift assist support structure: A vehicle tailgate lift assist support structure is disclosed that includes a vehicle rear end structure, a vehicle tailgate and a lift assist device. The vehicle rear end structure includes first and second walls that extend generally perpendicular to one another. A hinge reinforcement bracket has first and second reinforcing...

20060202502 - Sliding visor: A visor (20) has a visor core (30,140) with a channel (36,100) for receiving a polymeric slide (54,130) fixedly coupled to a visor pivot rod (22) via a detent spring (56,120) to allow the visor to be adjustably moved along and rotated around the pivot rod....

20060202501 - Retractable sun visor and full windshield cover: A multifunction, retractable sun shielding apparatus. A retractable screen, a housing configured to receive and contain the retractable screen upon retracting the screen, and a drive mechanism attached to longitudinal edges of the screen, and configured to drive the screen in directions of retraction and deployment. A power switch may...

20060202503 - Golf cart cover with integrated storage boot: A golf cart cover includes a top surface, and left, right, and rear flaps extending downward from the top surface to enclose the golf cart. One or more of the flap may be individually rolled-up and stored in a storage boot on the cart when not in use. Each boot...

20060202504 - Hydraulic drive system for vehicle roofs: The invention relates to a hydraulic drive system used for the covers of vehicle openings, in particular for vehicle roofs with a construction that can be opened. In said system, the actuator that is designed to displace the cover is supplied with a bulk current, whose target value is determined...

20060202505 - Folding top for a cabriolet vehicle: The invention relates to a folding top for a cabriolet vehicle, comprising a first roof part (1) which rests on a rear element (10) of the vehicle, which can be opened, in the closed covering position, a second roof part (2) which is pivotably mounted on the vehicle and is...

20060202506 - Security screen door for vehicles and a locking system therefor: A security screen door (1) for vehicles comprises a frame (2) forming an opening, at least one sliding section (10, 12) within the frame and a quick action lever (21) on an inside of the door for locking and unlocking the door via a first lock (20). The sliding section...

20060202507 - Vehicle sliding door opening and closing apparatus: A drive unit which operates in a first direction based on operation of a door opening and closing control unit so as to unfasten a latch of a full-opening latch unit is connected to a half-opening stopping unit being displaced from a state where the half-opening stopping unit is made...

20060202508 - Airflow control devices based on active materials: An airflow control device comprises a body and an active material in operative communication with the body. The active material, such as a shape memory material, is operative to change at least one attribute in response to an activation signal. The active material can change its shape, dimensions and/or stiffness...

20060202509 - Dump body: The present disclosure relates to a dump body for a transport vehicle, in particular for the transportation of bulk material, which can be pivoted around a pivot axis between a support position and an upwardly pivoted ejection position by means of a drive device and which consists of a body...

20060202510 - Loading floor: Floor of loading, unloading and/or storage spaces, for instance of trucks, comprising a number of slats that are reciprocally movable in loading/unloading direction by means of a drive, a series of cross beams supporting the slats and a number of fixedly positioned main girders extending in the loading/unloading direction and...

20060202511 - Crash energy absorption member: o

20060202512 - Hood lift mechanisms utilizing active materials and methods of use: A hood lift mechanism for reversibly increasing the energy absorption capability at appropriate force levels of a vehicle hood includes a vehicle hood; an active material in operative communication with the vehicle hood, wherein the active material comprises a shape memory alloy, a ferromagnetic shape memory alloy, a shape memory...

20060202513 - Side impact load transmitting structure: A side impact load transmitting structure includes: a vehicular seat disposed in a cabin; a tunnel portion that is disposed such that it protrudes upward into the cabin and extends in a front-rear direction of a vehicle body; a load transmitting member including a load receiving portion that is disposed...

20060202514 - Vehicle cab slide pivot: The present invention is a vehicle or machine cab slide and pivot apparatus for safely improving the view of the operator in the cab. The invention includes a slide rail assembly, a rotational assembly, and an operator compartment. The slide rail assembly is attached to and runs horizontally along a...

20060202515 - Vehicle body mount assembly: A mount assembly having a first carrier and a first insulator disposed about the first carrier for isolating movement of a frame relative to a vehicle body in a first direction. A second carrier engages the first carrier for coupling the second carrier to the first carrier. A second insulator...

20060202516 - Cowl cover with integrated washer fluid passageway: A cowl cover is produced with an integrated washer fluid passageway using a gas-assisted injection molding process. The cowl cover has a single unitary layer that is defined between upper and lower surfaces. The washer fluid passageway is formed in the single unitary layer between the upper and lower surfaces...

20060202517 - Vehicle body structure: A vehicle body structure is provided that includes a vehicle body panel and a mounting bracket fixedly attached to the vehicle body panel. The vehicle body panel includes a main panel portion defining an exterior fascia surface of a vehicle and a panel mounting flange extending from the main panel...

20060202518 - Vehicle roof structure: A vehicle roof structure is disclosed that includes a front roof rail, a pair of front roof rail braces and a pair of A-pillars. First ends of the front roof rail braces are fixedly coupled to opposite ends of the front roof rail. The pair of A-pillars each has an...

20060202519 - Unitized vehicle rear body structure: A unitized vehicle rear body structure is disclosed that includes a vehicle floor and a structural support member. The structural support member is fixed to the vehicle floor and extends longitudinally within the vehicle rear body structure. The structural support member includes a generally U-shaped support element and an upper...

20060202520 - Vehicle roof structure: A vehicle roof structure is disclosed that includes a center roof rail, a pair of center roof rail braces and a pair of inner side roof rail panels. The center roof rail supports a mid-portion of a vehicle roof. The pair of center roof rail braces has first and second...

20060202521 - Vehicle roof: A vehicle roof, comprising an opening roof panel, which can be moved from a first, closed roof position into a second, fully opened roof position, the roof panel being held essentially parallel to the rest of the vehicle roof and at a distance from the rest of the vehicle roof...

20060197351 - Slide out cargo floor: A floor assembly for a cargo space of an automotive vehicle includes a floor support adapted to be mounted in the cargo space. A floor panel is mounted on the floor support for movement along a predetermined path of travel from a first position totally within the cargo space to...

20060197353 - Vehicle instrument panel having movable storage compartment: An instrument panel for a vehicle defines a cavity. A storage console is selectively movable within the cavity to provide enhanced accessibility of stored items within the storage console. In an exemplary embodiment, the storage console is a drawer that is selectively movable from a stowed position inside the cavity...

20060197352 - Cargo box assembly and method of use thereof: A cargo box assembly and method of use thereof, wherein a cargo box is mounted within the bed of a pickup truck, and wherein the cargo box may be moved between a stored position at the forward end of the truck bed and a tailgate position at the rear end...

20060197354 - Media windshield for two-wheeled vehicle: A windshield for bicycles and scooters. The windshield includes a media player, such as a compact disc player, that may be operated while riding a bicycle or scooter....

20060197355 - Cabriolet vehicle comprising a retractable top: A convertible vehicle has a carbody having a rear top compartment with a top compartment lid. A retractable top is connected to the carbody and stowed in the top compartment when open. Its back bow is placed onto the top compartment lid in a closed position of the top. A...

20060197356 - Integral doghouse fastener with retaining feature: An automotive door panel fastener assembly is provided including a substrate and a doghouse structure molded thereon. The doghouse structure includes a doghouse floor, a doghouse ceiling, a first doghouse sidewall having a first forward end and a first rearward end, a second doghouse sidewall having a second forward end...

20060197357 - Vehicle door system: A vehicle door assembly combines features from cargo door systems and sliding door systems to provide remote access and keyless entry on both side and rear vehicle door assemblies. The vehicle door assembly includes a first door panel and a second door panel that cooperate to cover a rear or...

20060197358 - Hydraulic synchronization of slide-out for recreational vehicle: A hydraulic synchronization system for a slide-out portion of a recreational vehicle has two cylinders spaced apart and reversed in orientation with respect to one another at opposite sides of the slide-out portion. The bore sides of the cylinders are connected and the rod sides of the cylinders are connected...

20060197359 - Side structure for vehicle body: A vehicle side portion structure, which is applied to a vehicle body, has a pillar that is arranged at the side of a vehicle body and which extends in the substantially up and down directions of the vehicle; and a side door turnably supported around a door hinge attached to...

20060197360 - Multi-piece roof with reinforcement: A roof for a sleeper compartment truck is built from a plurality of pieces of manageable size while minimizing the required labor and waste of material required for construction....

20060197361 - Automotive floor panel assembly: In an automotive floor panel assembly (1) comprising a floor panel (1M) stamp-formed of sheet metal and including a longitudinal floor tunnel (2) extending longitudinally in a laterally central part of the floor panel and a lateral floor tunnel (3) extending laterally across the longitudinal floor tunnel, a first reinforcement...

20060197351 - Slide out cargo floor: A floor assembly for a cargo space of an automotive vehicle includes a floor support adapted to be mounted in the cargo space. A floor panel is mounted on the floor support for movement along a predetermined path of travel from a first position totally within the cargo space to...

20060197353 - Vehicle instrument panel having movable storage compartment: An instrument panel for a vehicle defines a cavity. A storage console is selectively movable within the cavity to provide enhanced accessibility of stored items within the storage console. In an exemplary embodiment, the storage console is a drawer that is selectively movable from a stowed position inside the cavity...

20060197352 - Cargo box assembly and method of use thereof: A cargo box assembly and method of use thereof, wherein a cargo box is mounted within the bed of a pickup truck, and wherein the cargo box may be moved between a stored position at the forward end of the truck bed and a tailgate position at the rear end...

20060197354 - Media windshield for two-wheeled vehicle: A windshield for bicycles and scooters. The windshield includes a media player, such as a compact disc player, that may be operated while riding a bicycle or scooter....

20060197355 - Cabriolet vehicle comprising a retractable top: A convertible vehicle has a carbody having a rear top compartment with a top compartment lid. A retractable top is connected to the carbody and stowed in the top compartment when open. Its back bow is placed onto the top compartment lid in a closed position of the top. A...

20060197356 - Integral doghouse fastener with retaining feature: An automotive door panel fastener assembly is provided including a substrate and a doghouse structure molded thereon. The doghouse structure includes a doghouse floor, a doghouse ceiling, a first doghouse sidewall having a first forward end and a first rearward end, a second doghouse sidewall having a second forward end...

20060197357 - Vehicle door system: A vehicle door assembly combines features from cargo door systems and sliding door systems to provide remote access and keyless entry on both side and rear vehicle door assemblies. The vehicle door assembly includes a first door panel and a second door panel that cooperate to cover a rear or...

20060197358 - Hydraulic synchronization of slide-out for recreational vehicle: A hydraulic synchronization system for a slide-out portion of a recreational vehicle has two cylinders spaced apart and reversed in orientation with respect to one another at opposite sides of the slide-out portion. The bore sides of the cylinders are connected and the rod sides of the cylinders are connected...

20060197359 - Side structure for vehicle body: A vehicle side portion structure, which is applied to a vehicle body, has a pillar that is arranged at the side of a vehicle body and which extends in the substantially up and down directions of the vehicle; and a side door turnably supported around a door hinge attached to...

20060197360 - Multi-piece roof with reinforcement: A roof for a sleeper compartment truck is built from a plurality of pieces of manageable size while minimizing the required labor and waste of material required for construction....

20060197361 - Automotive floor panel assembly: In an automotive floor panel assembly (1) comprising a floor panel (1M) stamp-formed of sheet metal and including a longitudinal floor tunnel (2) extending longitudinally in a laterally central part of the floor panel and a lateral floor tunnel (3) extending laterally across the longitudinal floor tunnel, a first reinforcement...