This disclosure relates to a vanity mirror for a vehicle, such as a motor vehicle. An example vanity mirror includes a layer of shatter resistant material, a layer of metallic plating attached directly to the layer of shatter resistant material, a layer of adhesive material, and a glass layer attached to the layer of metallic plating via the layer of adhesive material. The disclosed vanity mirror is relatively easy to manufacture and performs well even under extreme temperature conditions (i.e., as low as −40 and as high as 120° C.) without exhibiting deformations such as bumps, cracks, or other distortions.
This disclosure generally relates to a headrest assembly, seat, and a method of use. In the disclosure, a head restraint is moveable from an upright position to a folded position by movement of either the push-button or a lever. The disclosed arrangement provides two ways to fold a head restraint, and can further be integrated with another assembly, such as a seat back folding assembly. The disclosed arrangement is further configured to resist vibration, leading to a tighter, more stable design, which provides increased customer satisfaction.
A sun visor according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a magnetic switch, and a vanity including a light. The light is configured to turn on and off when the magnetic switch is activated and deactivated. The sun visor further includes a vanity cover moveable between an open position and a closed position. Further, movement of the vanity cover relative to the vanity is configured to activate and deactivate the magnetic switch.
A console assembly for a vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a touch-sensitive panel providing at least one touch-sensitive switch, and a circuit electrically connected to the at least one switch. The circuit is configured to receive one or more inputs from the touch-sensitive panel and issue commands to control one or more aspects of the vehicle.
B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
B60Q 3/64 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides for a single lighting device
B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
B60Q 3/74 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for overall compartment lightingArrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for overall compartment lighting in combination with specific lighting, e.g. room lamps with reading lamps
An exemplary cup holder assembly includes a frame and a cup support connected to the frame and configured to expand and collapse relative to the frame. The cup support includes a plurality of segments integrally and flexibly connected together.
B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
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Headrest assembly including locking arrangement reducing BSR
This disclosure generally relates to a headrest assembly for a seat in a vehicle. In particular, the headrest assembly includes a locking arrangement that reduces, if not completely eliminates, buzz, squeak, and rattle (BSR). An exemplary headrest assembly includes, among other things, a rod including a recess and which is configured to connect the headrest assembly to a seat back. The headrest assembly also includes a head restraint having a locking portion configured to selectively engage the recess to set a vertical position of the head restraint relative to the rod. Further, at least one of the recess and the locking portion is tapered. Tapering the recess and/or the locking portion ensures that there will be two opposed points of contact between the recess and the locking portion, thereby reducing, if not eliminating, BSR between the two elements.
This disclosure generally relates to a bushing arrangement for a headrest assembly of a seat in a vehicle. In one example of the present disclosure, the headrest assembly includes a rod configured to connect the headrest assembly to a seat back, and a head restraint. The head restraint includes a bushing configured to contact the rod and a spring configured to impart a force on an outer surface of the bushing. This arrangement allows a user to smoothly raise and lower the head restraint, and increases the stability of the head restraint relative to the rod.
A headrest assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a head restraint including a push-button and a lever rotatable by a pull cable. The head restraint is moveable from an upright position to a folded position by movement of the push-button or the lever. This disclosure also relates to a seat and a method of use.
A vanity mirror (26) includes a layer of shatter resistant material (28), a layer of metallic plating (30) attached directly to the layer of shatter resistant material (28), a layer of adhesive material (32), and a glass layer (34) attached to the layer of metallic plating (30) via the layer of adhesive material (32). The vanity mirror (26) is relatively easy to manufacture and performs well even under extreme temperature conditions without exhibiting deformations such as bumps, cracks, or other distortions. A sun visor assembly (20) for a motor vehicle comprising the vanity mirror (26) and a method for making the same are disclosed.
B60J 3/02 - Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreensSun visors for vehicles adjustable in position
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
A sun visor assembly for a vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a visor configured to be mounted in a vehicle and pivotable between a first position and a second position. A display is mounted on the visor. The display is pivotable between a stowed position and a viewing position relative to the visor.
A cup holder assembly(32) with an expandable cup support(36,38) may be used in a motor vehicle. A cup holder assembly(32) includes a frame(34) and a cup support (36,38) connected to the frame(34) and configured to expand and collapse relative to the frame(34). The cup support(36,38) includes a plurality of segments(44,46,48) integrally and flexibly connected together.Thus, the cup holder assembly(32) takes up less space within an armrest(28,30) or a console(22), the armrest(28,30) or console(22) can be designed smaller and lighter.
B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
A sun visor according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a magnetic switch, and a vanity including a light. The light is configured to turn on and off when the magnetic switch is activated and deactivated. The sun visor further includes a vanity cover moveable between an open position and a closed position. Further, movement of the vanity cover relative to the vanity is configured to activate and deactivate the magnetic switch.
This disclosure generally relates to a headrest assembly for a seat in a vehicle. In particular, the headrest assembly includes a locking arrangement that reduces, if not completely eliminates, buzz, squeak, and rattle (BSR). An exemplary headrest assembly includes, among other things, a rod including a recess and which is configured to connect the headrest assembly to a seat back. The headrest assembly also includes a head restraint having a locking portion configured to selectively engage the recess to set a vertical position of the head restraint relative to the rod. Further, at least one of the recess and the locking portion is tapered. Tapering the recess and/or the locking portion ensures that there will be two opposed points of contact between the recess and the locking portion, thereby reducing, if not eliminating, BSR between the two elements.
A headrest assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a head restraint including a push-button and a cam rotatable by a pull cable. The head restraint is moveable from an upright position to a folded position by movement of the push-button or the cam.
B60N 2/853 - Head-rests movable or adjustable tiltable characterised by their adjusting mechanisms, e.g. electric motors
F16C 1/18 - Arrangements for transmitting movement to or from the flexible member in which the end portion of the flexible member is laid along a curved surface of a pivoted member
A headrest assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a rod configured to connect the headrest assembly to a seat back. The rod includes a first vertical portion and a second vertical portion, which each have a plurality of recesses. The headrest assembly further includes a head restraint including a pushing plate having a first locking portion and a second locking portion. The first and second locking portions selectively engage the recesses of the first and second vertical portions, respectively, to adjust a vertical position of the head restraint.
A console assembly for a vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a touch-sensitive panel providing at least one touch-sensitive switch, and a circuit electrically connected to the at least one switch. The circuit is configured to receive one or more inputs from the touch-sensitive panel and issue commands to control one or more aspects of the vehicle.
B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
B60Q 3/64 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides for a single lighting device
B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
B60Q 3/74 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for overall compartment lightingArrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for overall compartment lighting in combination with specific lighting, e.g. room lamps with reading lamps
A sun visor assembly for a vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a visor having a transparent portion and a circuit configured to control at least one function of the visor. The visor is pivotable between a first position and a second position.
B60J 3/02 - Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreensSun visors for vehicles adjustable in position
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
B60J 3/04 - Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreensSun visors for vehicles adjustable in transparency
B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
A bushing arrangement for a headrest assembly (26) of a seat in a vehicle. The headrest assembly (26) includes a rod (30) configured to connect the headrest assembly (26) to a seat back (24), and a head restraint (28). The head restraint (28) includes a bushing (66) configured to contact the rod (30) and a spring (68) configured to impart a force on an outer surface of the bushing (66). This arrangement allows a user to smoothly raise and lower the head restraint (28), and increases the stability of the head restraint (28) relative to the rod (30).
An example multi-chamber beverage container includes a first chamber containing a first fluid, a second chamber containing at least one second consumable item different than the first fluid, and a tab attached to a connector. The connector extends through the second chamber. The example multi-chamber beverage container further includes a first seal between the first chamber and the second chamber. The first seal is attached to the connector and is configured to be broken in response to activation of the tab to move the connector such that the first chamber and the second chamber are in fluid communication.
B65D 81/32 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
B65D 8/00 - Containers having a curved cross-section formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor
B65D 51/28 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
B65D 85/72 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials
A headrest assembly (26) according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes a head restraint (28) configured to rotate from a first locked position to a second locked position to incline the head restraint (28) relative to a seat back (24). Further, the head restraint (28) is configured such that rotation of the head restraint (28) beyond the second locked position causes the head restraint (28) to become urged back to the first locked position. The head restraint (28) includes a ratchet assembly (32) having a pawl (40) and pawl spring (52), and the pawl spring (52) includes a first section (64) and a second section (68). The first section (64) of the pawl spring (52) is configured to contact the pawl (40) when the head restraint (28) is rotated from the first locked position to the second locked position, and the second section (68) of the pawl spring (52) is configured to contact the pawl (40) when the head restraint (28) is rotated beyond the second locked position.
A headrest assembly includes a head restraint (28) including a push-button (32) and a lever rotatable by a pull cable (36). The head restraint (28) is moveable from an upright position to a folded position by movement of the push-button (32) or the lever. This disclosure also relates to a seat (20) and a method of use. The arrangement of the headrest assembly reduces the number of component parts relative to prior designs, which provides a relatively compact arrangement leading to reduce cost and increase manufacturability.
A headrest assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes a head restraint configured to rotate from a first locked position to a second locked position to incline the head restraint relative to a seat back. Further, the head restraint is configured such that rotation of the head restraint beyond the second locked position causes the head restraint to become urged back to the first locked position. The head restraint includes a ratchet assembly having a pawl and pawl spring, and the pawl spring includes a first section and a second section. The first section of the pawl spring is configured to contact the pawl when the head restraint is rotated from the first locked position to the second locked position, and the second section of the pawl spring is configured to contact the pawl when the head restraint is rotated beyond the second locked position.
A headrest assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes a head restraint configured to rotate from a first locked position to a second locked position to incline the head restraint relative to a seat back. Further, the head restraint is configured such that rotation of the head restraint beyond the second locked position causes the head restraint to become urged back to the first locked position. The head restraint includes a ratchet assembly having a pawl and pawl spring, and the pawl spring includes a first section and a second section. The first section of the pawl spring is configured to contact the pawl when the head restraint is rotated from the first locked position to the second locked position, and the second section of the pawl spring is configured to contact the pawl when the head restraint is rotated beyond the second locked position.
A seat (20) for motor vehicle and a headrest assembly (26), wherein the headrest assembly (26) comprises a head restraint (28) including a push-button (32) and a cam (78) rotatable by a pull cable (36). The head restraint (28) is movable from an upright position to a folded position by movement of the push-button (32) or the cam (78). Thereby the head restraint (28) can be folded in two ways and further integrated with another assembly.
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
A headrest assembly is provided. The headrest assembly (26) includes a rod (30) configured to connect the headrest assembly (26) to a seat back (24). The rod (30) includes a first vertical portion (50) and a second vertical portion (52), which each have a plurality of recesses (56,58). The headrest assembly (26) further includes a head restraint (28) including a pushing plate (60) having a first locking portion (62) and a second locking portion (64). The first and second locking portions (62,64) selectively engage the recesses (56,58) of the first and second vertical portions (50,52), respectively, to adjust a vertical position of the head restraint (28).
This disclosure relates to a headrest assembly including, among other things, a rod configured to couple the headrest assembly to a seat back. The rod includes two vertical portions and a horizontal portion extending along a rotation axis between the two vertical portions. The horizontal portion includes a first flat surface and a second flat surface. The headrest assembly further includes a head restraint configured to rotate relative to the rod between a use position and an adjustment position. The headrest assembly further includes a clip having a first flat surface and a second flat surface. The clip is configured such that (1) when the head restraint is in the use position, the first flat surface of the clip is in direct contact with the first flat surface of the horizontal portion and the first flat surfaces of the clip and the horizontal portion lie in a first common plane. Further, the clip is configured such that (2) when the head restraint is in the adjustment position, the second flat surface of the clip is in direct contact with the second flat surface of the horizontal portion and the second flat surfaces of the clip and the horizontal portion lie in a second common plane.
An adjustable headrest wherein the headrest independently moves along the substantially vertical axes of the mounting rods in response to a first-applied substantially vertical force applied to the headrest when the button I simultaneously actuated, and further wherein the headrest independently moves along the substantially horizontal axis of the slide rail in response to a second-applied substantially horizontal force applied to the headrest when the button is simultaneously actuated.
A folding headrest is disclosed, supported by a mounting rod bar beam, comprising a headrest shell connected to a housing, wherein the housing is pivotably supported on a shaft fixed to the mounting rod, wherein the housing is preloaded for rotation with respect to the shaft by a first torsion spring, an actuating button connected to in sliding communication with the headrest shell, the button in contact with a pushrod, wherein the pushrod passes within into the housing, a force direction-changing L-shaped lever pivot arm pivotably connected to pivotably disposed on the housing, wherein the longitudinal axis of the pushrod is substantially orthogonal to a plane containing the axis of rotation of the force direction-changing lever, a locking lever pivotably connected to pivotably disposed on the housing.
An adjustable headrest wherein the headrest independently moves along the substantially vertical axes of the mounting rods in response to a first-applied substantially vertical force applied to the headrest when the button is simultaneously actuated, and further wherein the headrest independently moves along the substantially horizontal axis of the slide rail in response to a second-applied substantially horizontal force applied to the headrest when the button is simultaneously actuated.
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