A trim element having a body and a guiding device integral with the body and including a transversal wall and a flap connected to the transversal wall by a hinge. The flap is movable relative to the transversal wall between a closed position and an opened position. The guiding device has an overmolded structure including a transversal wall portion extending in the thickness of the transversal wall and a flap portion extending in the thickness of the flap. The guiding device further includes a net, having one end overmolded by the transversal wall portion and one central portion overmolded by the flap portion.
B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement 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 21/16 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
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TRIM ELEMENT COMPRISING AN IMAGE PRODUCING UNIT DISPLAYING A FLOATING IMAGE
The present invention relates to a trim element (1) of a vehicle, comprising a covering (4) having a semi-reflective plate (14) defining at least one display area (19), a decorative element (20) and a first image producing unit (6) that emits light beams reflected on the display area. The distance (De), measured in the direction of the light beam emitted by the first image producing unit (6) and separating the first image producing unit from the semi-reflective plate (14), is less than the corresponding distance (Dr), measured in the direction, and in the opposite direction, of said corresponding light beam reflected by the semi-reflective plate, separating the semi-reflective plate from the decorative element (20), a virtual image being created between the decorative element and the semi-reflective plate.
B60K 35/21 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays
B60K 35/215 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays characterised by the combination of multiple visual outputs, e.g. combined instruments with analogue meters and additional displays
The present invention relates to a vehicle trim element (1) comprising a coating element (4) comprising a semi-reflective plate (14) defining at least one display area (19), a decorative element (20), and a first image-producing unit (6) arranged to emit light beams towards the display area, the light beams being reflected from the display area. The coating element comprises a second image-producing unit (35) backlighting the decorative element (20) in order to display luminous areas on the decorative element (20), the second image-producing unit (35) being synchronized with the first image-producing unit (6) so as to give a 3D effect to the image displayed in the display area (19).
B60K 35/21 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays
B60K 35/215 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays characterised by the combination of multiple visual outputs, e.g. combined instruments with analogue meters and additional displays
The present invention relates to a vehicle trim element (1) comprising a coating element (4) that has a semi-reflective plate (14) which forms part of a visible outer surface of the trim element (1) and defines at least one display area (20), the trim element (1) further comprising an image generating unit (6) extending opposite the display area (20) and arranged to display images on the display area (20), the images emitted by the image generating unit (6) being reflected on the display area (20). The semi-reflective plate (14) comprises a first portion (24) having a first reflectivity R1 and a second portion (26) having a second reflectivity R2 that is strictly less than the first reflectivity R1.
B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
B60K 35/21 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays
The structural framework (26) comprises: a first bar (40) and a second bar, extending substantially in a first direction; and a third bar and a fourth bar, which are fastened to the first and second bars and extend substantially in a second direction, which is not parallel to the first direction. The structural framework further comprises an opening, defined by the first and second bars and by the third and fourth bars. The dashboard (24) also comprises at least one surface panel (28, 30, 32), fastened to the structural framework (26) so as to close the opening.
A trim element assembly having a carrier member and a second member element. The carrier member includes a first protrusion with at least one hook portion. The second member element includes a second protrusion having at least one first branch, at least one second branch, and at least one bottom. The first protrusion cooperates with the second protrusion and extends between the at least one first branch and the at least one second branch along a longitudinal direction. The at least one bottom extends in regard to the first protrusion along a transversal direction and the hook portion is arranged in regard to the second member element in the opposite transversal direction. Associated assembling methods are also provided.
A detection device that includes: a substrate having a first and a second side; a force sensor, attached to the first side of the substrate so as to cover a first area; and a conductive track extending on the first side from the force sensor. The detection device further includes: a layer of a first rigid adhesive, attached to the second side of the substrate, so as to cover a second area; the first and second areas being arranged opposite one another; and two through slots in the substrate, surrounding the second area, with the conductive track arranged between the two slots.
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
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
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HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE DEVICE AND VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE DEVICE
A human-machine interface device that includes a touch-sensitive device having a touch-sensitive surface, a rotatable control knob axially movable between a high position, an intermediate position, and a low position, the control knob being electrically connected with the touch-sensitive surface permanently via a first contact element. The control knob is electrically connected with the touch-sensitive surface via a second contact element in the high position and the intermediate position but not in the low position, and the control knob is electrically connected to the touch-sensitive surface via a third contact element in the upper position but not in the intermediate position and the low position.
G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
G06F 3/039 - Accessories therefor, e.g. mouse pads
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TRIM ELEMENT COMPRISING A MOBILE ELEMENT AND A WIRE ELEMENT MOVABLE WITH THE MOBILE ELEMENT
A trim element having a wire element and a guiding device. A mobile portion of the wire element moves between a deployed position, wherein the mobile portion extends along a first path, and a retracted position, wherein the mobile portion extends along a second path. The guiding device includes a guide surface, with the mobile portion being separated from the guide surface in the deployed position and matching the shape of the guide surface in the retracted position. The guiding device has a constraint element movable between a separated position and a constraint position, wherein the constraint element moves the mobile portion toward the guide surface.
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
H02G 3/36 - Installations of cables or lines in walls, floors or ceilings
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Human-machine interface device and vehicle comprising such a human-machine interface device
A human-machine interface device includes a touch panel having a front surface intended to be visible to a user and a rear surface, the touch panel being configured to detect an interaction of the user with the touch panel and being resiliently deformable, and a plurality of actuators arranged behind the touch panel, each actuator being controllable between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration wherein the actuator deforms an area of the touch panel located opposite the actuator by forming a bump protruding from the front surface of the touch panel. The human-machine interface device has at least one configuration wherein several actuators in the extended position together define a single control element protruding from the front surface of the touch panel.
A molded electronic device having a flexible film and electrical connection tracks arranged on the film and configured to be connected to conductive elements of a flexible connector, made of elastomer. The device includes a connector support molded onto the film and electrical connection tracks in order to form walls adapted to hold the connector.
H01R 12/79 - Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connecting to rigid printed circuits or like structures
H01R 13/50 - BasesCases formed as an integral body
H01R 43/18 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing bases or cases for contact members
A dashboard crossbeam assembly for a vehicle includes a dashboard crossbeam with a first longitudinal portion, preferably made of plastic-containing material, the first longitudinal portion forming a plurality of fastening interfaces. Each fastening interface has a recess for receiving a lug. The dashboard crossbeam assembly further includes at least one fastening tab having at least one lug received in one of the recesses forming a fastening interface.
A dashboard crossmember assembly (10) for a vehicle (V) comprises a dashboard crossmember (12) with a first longitudinal portion (16), which is made of a first material, and a second longitudinal portion (14), which is made of a second material, preferably different from the first material. The first and second longitudinal portions (14, 16) are fitted one inside the other. The dashboard crossmember assembly (10) further comprises a fastening coupling (56) for fastening the first and second longitudinal portions (14, 16) together. The fastening coupling (56) is fastened to the first longitudinal portion (16) and to the second longitudinal portion (14). The fastening coupling (56) extends outside the first and second longitudinal portions (14, 16), preferably in contact with at least part of each of the first and second longitudinal portions (14, 16).
A set of dashboard crossbeam assemblies for a vehicle includes a first and a second dashboard crossbeam assemblies for the vehicle, each dashboard crossbeam assembly having a crossbeam, whereof at least one first longitudinal portion is made of a plastic-containing material and comprises a plurality of first fastening interfaces of fastening tabs. The first and second dashboard crossbeam assemblies are different, the first longitudinal crossbeam portions of the first and second dashboard crossbeam assemblies being identical.
A method for transmitting computer content of a transmitting communication terminal to a display screen arranged in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The method includes the following steps: a) determining the identifications of the zones wherein the transmitting communication terminal and a destination communication terminal are located, b) coupling the transmitting communication terminal to a display screen, c) storing an identification of the transmitting communication terminal and an identification of the destination communication terminal according to the coupling step, d) generating a request to transmit computer content to the destination communication terminal, e) determining the identification of the display screen located in the zone wherein the destination terminal is located, and f) transmitting the computer content to the display screen coupled to the destination communication terminal.
A vehicle crossmember extends in a longitudinal direction and includes a first portion having a first portion tube made of metal, and a second portion having a body made of plastic. A coupling end of the second portion has a second portion tube made of metal, overmolded by the body, and the first portion tube is welded to the second portion tube.
The invention relates to a mould comprising a device (22) for ejecting a part (4) formed on a first mould portion (20), the ejection device (22) comprising: - an ejection element (26) that is translationally movable in an ejection direction (A), and - at least one wedge (28) that is translationally movable in a displacement direction (B) that is different to the ejection direction (A). The ejection device (22) has at least one drive configuration in which the movement of the ejection element (26) drives the movement of the at least one wedge (28), and a disengaged configuration in which the at least one wedge (28) is not driven by the movement of the ejection element (26) in the ejection direction (A). The wedge (28) comprises a protrusion, and the ejection element (26) comprises at least one slot (56) with a displacement portion and a disengagement portion.
B29C 33/48 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with means for, or specially constructed to facilitate, the removal of articles, e.g. of undercut articles with means for collapsing or disassembling
B29C 45/44 - Removing or ejecting moulded articles for undercut articles
A retractable table system that includes a main support for mounting on a trim element of a vehicle, a table having an auxiliary support and a table top supported by the auxiliary support, the auxiliary support being movably mounted on the main support so that the table can move between a retracted position and an extended position of the table, and a storage delimiting a storage space and having an access opening for accessing the storage space, wherein the storage is linked to the table in such a way that the storage space is reduced when the table is in the retracted position and the storage space is increased when the table is in the extended position.
A trim element for a vehicle is proposed, comprising: a first layer comprising a surface defining a first outer surface of the trim element and an opposite surface, a decorative element arranged on the first layer, a light source arranged on the first layer, a power supply circuit for the light source, the power supply circuit being arranged on the first layer, and a transparent or translucent second layer at least partially coating the light source to direct light from the light source towards a second outer surface of the trim element which is other than the first outer surface.
B60Q 3/20 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for lighting specific fittings of passenger or driving compartmentsArrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors mounted on specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments
The invention relates to a trim assembly (100) comprising a dashboard (102) having an edge (106), and an assembly part (104) that interlocks with the dashboard (102), the assembly part (104) comprising a locking device (118) that is movable between a first locked position (P1) and a second unlocked position (P2). The assembly (100) is characterised in that it comprises a lever (122) for actuating the locking device (118) of the assembly part (104), the actuating lever (122) making it possible to move the locking device (118) from its first position to its second position, and an opening (136) for accessing the actuating lever (122) associated with the assembly part (104), the access opening (136) being located on the edge (106) of the dashboard (102).
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
B62D 25/14 - Dashboards as superstructure sub-unit
F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
F16B 5/12 - Fastening strips or bars to sheets or plates, e.g. rubber strips, decorative strips for motor vehicles, by means of clips
F16B 2/22 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material
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DEVICE FOR EJECTING A MOULD, COMPRISING A CHAIN WITH SLIDING LINKS AND AN ADJUSTMENT SHIM
An ejection device having a pushing device that can be moved in translation along a first axis, an ejection element is translatable along a second axis different from the first axis, and a transfer device connecting the pushing device and the ejection element. The transfer device includes a transmission chain having at least two transmission links which are translatable in a sliding direction. The ejection device further includes an adjustment wedge mounted on the pushing device, the adjustment wedge having an adjustment surface forming an adjustment angle, with the transmission chain being mounted on the adjustment surface.
B29C 33/44 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with means for, or specially constructed to facilitate, the removal of articles, e.g. of undercut articles
22.
TRIM ELEMENT COMPRISING A DISCRETE HEATING ELEMENT MADE OF CARBON MATERIAL
The vehicle trim element (1) comprises at least one support layer (2), comprising an inner face (6) and an outer face (8), and at least one heating element (4) extending over a part of the inner face (6) or over a part of the outer face (8) of the support layer (2). The heating element (4) comprises at least one discrete continuous carbon element (10) consisting of a carbon material extending continuously in an uninterrupted way from a first edge (12) to a second edge (14), and a connecting device electrically connected with the carbon element (10), said connecting device being suitable for being electrically connected to a source of current.
B32B 9/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
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
A door assembly for a vehicle that includes a support part and a top part mounted on the support part. One of the support part and of the upper part has a welding hole, and the other has a welding boss inserted into the welding hole along a direction of welding. The support part has at least one snap-fit slot. The upper part has at least one clip inserted into the snap-fit slot. The or each snap-fit slot and the or each clip are arranged so as to lock the upper part along a direction of immobilization perpendicular to the direction of welding and in position along the direction of welding.
A vehicle trim element and method for manufacturing the trim element. The method includes the steps of: supplying a substrate comprising natural fibers and thermoplastic fibers entangled together, supplying a first layer comprising a base layer and provided with at least one reinforcing and/or decorative element, and compressing the first layer against the substrate. The method also includes, prior to compression, aligning the first layer and the substrate by aligning a first positioning element of the substrate and a second positioning element of the first layer arranged outside the at least one reinforcing and/or decorative element.
A vehicle trim element that includes a support layer having an inner face and an outer face, and at least one functional layer of conductive material extending opposite at least part of the inner face and/or the outer face of the support layer. At least part of the functional layer defines at least one pattern that includes at least one conductive area and at least one non-conductive area formed by a through opening in the functional layer. The pattern forming at least part of an electrical circuit being arranged to perform a function of interacting with a passenger of the vehicle on an external surface of the trim element. The conductive material of the functional layer is conductive paint.
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
B32B 33/00 - Layered products characterised by particular properties or particular surface features, e.g. particular surface coatingsLayered products designed for particular purposes not covered by another single class
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
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
A display assembly for a vehicle, the assembly including: a trim element; a display device; and a rotational actuator for the display device. The display device is movable in rotation relative to the trim element according to a first axis of rotation between a rest position and at least a first inclined position. The display device is movable in rotation relative to the trim element according to a second axis of rotation, distinct from the first axis of rotation, between the rest position and at least a second inclined position. The rotational actuator is configured to move the display device between the rest position and the first inclined position and vice versa, or between the rest position and the second inclined position and vice versa.
The invention relates to a liner element (1) which defines an outer surface (2) that forms a visible region of the liner element, said liner element comprising a first appearance layer (4) that forms a first region of the outer surface (2) in which only said first appearance layer (4) is visible, and a second appearance layer (6) that forms a second region of the outer surface (2) in which only said second appearance layer (6) is visible. The outer surface comprises a transition region extending between the first region and the second region, the first appearance layer (4) extending over the second appearance layer (6) and comprising a plurality of openings (20) closed by the second appearance layer (6) in said transition region such that the first appearance layer (4) and the second appearance layer (6) are visible in said transition region.
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.
B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners
B60Q 3/66 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides for distributing light among several lighting devices
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VEHICLE TRIM COMPONENT AND PRODUCTION PROCESS FOR SUCH TRIM
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.
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
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Assembly for a vehicle interior comprising at least one armrest and vehicle interior comprising such an assembly
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus 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
B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
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.
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.
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.
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 modulatingNon-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 3/14 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for dashboards lighting through the surface to be illuminated
B60Q 3/62 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
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Assembly part for connecting a dashboard to a body part of a vehicle
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.
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.
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.
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.
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-drawingApparatus therefor using multilayered preforms or sheets
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement 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
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Control panel intended to be arranged inside the passenger compartment of a vehicle and control assembly comprising the control panel
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.
B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
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
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.
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
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Electronic device and method for monitoring the behavior of a driver with driving a vehicle, related electronic supervision system and computer-readable medium
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).
B60Q 3/70 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose
G06V 40/10 - Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestriansBody parts, e.g. hands
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
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
46.
VEHICLE TRIM ELEMENT AND CORRESPONDING FABRICATION METHOD
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.
C09D 167/00 - Coating compositions based on polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chainCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Equipment for motor vehicles and component parts of motor vehicles, namely, components for vehicle interiors in the nature of 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 , namely, upholstery; step plates in the nature of steps for attachment to vehicles; steering wheels; gearbox levers; seats for automobiles and accessories therefor, namely, fitted seat covers, headrests, safety belts for vehicle seats, safety harnesses for vehicle seats; external components of motor vehicles, namely, vehicle front ends in the nature of vehicle bumpers incorporating shock absorption and lighting systems, bumpers and bumper guards, mud guards, hub caps, baffles; protective molding rods other than parts of motors and engines; rearview mirrors; wheels; vehicle windscreens and windows; vehicle engine hoods and fitted vehicle engine hood covers; cowlings being structural components of vehicles; bodies for vehicles; safety devices for automobiles, namely, airbags; all the above components being intended for automobiles or motor vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water, namely, automobiles, aircraft, sailboats; vehicles, namely, automobiles; electric vehicles, namely, automobiles Construction drafting; styling, namely, industrial design; graphic arts designing; scientific research and development for others
48.
Control and display device, in particular for a vehicle
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.
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.
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.
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
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
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
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
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.
H04N 23/52 - Elements optimising image sensor operation, e.g. for electromagnetic interference [EMI] protection or temperature control by heat transfer or cooling elements
52.
TRIM ELEMENT COMPRISING A HEATING ELEMENT MADE FROM A CARBON MATERIAL
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.
B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof 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
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.
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.
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.
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).
B29C 33/44 - Moulds or coresDetails 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
57.
Vehicle visualization system comprising an acquisition device movable between a deployed position and a retracted position
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.
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
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.
B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners
B60Q 3/62 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting 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 mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
59.
Trim element comprising two independent backlit areas
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.
B60Q 3/14 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for dashboards lighting through the surface to be illuminated
B29D 11/00 - Producing optical elements, e.g. lenses or prisms
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof 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 interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides
B60Q 3/68 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using ultraviolet light
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
B60Q 3/66 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting 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 interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects
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.
D05B 35/02 - Work-feeding or work-handling elements for sewing machines, not otherwise provided for for facilitating seamingHem-turning elementsHemmers
61.
Support device for a nomad electronic device comprising a blocking device
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.
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
62.
DECORATIVE COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME
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.
B32B 3/04 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer 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 comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer 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
B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
The invention relates to a method for producing vehicle trims, comprising the provision of identical trim parts (4) and the manufacturing, using said trim parts (4), of first trims (2) provided with a molded portion (6) on the front face (4A) of their trim part (4) and second trims (15) without a molded part (6) on the front face (4A) of their trim part (4), the production of each first trim (2) comprising a step of piercing an injection orifice (14) passing through the trim part (4), the positioning of the trim part (4) in the mold (46) and the injection of a molding material into the mold on the side of a rear face (4B) of the trim part (4) such that the molding material passes through the injection orifice (14) to form a molded part (6) on a front face (4A) of the trim part (4).
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
B29C 70/74 - Moulding material on a relatively small portion of the preformed part, e.g. outsert moulding
B29C 70/78 - Moulding material on one side only of the preformed part
64.
VEHICLE TRIM COMPONENT COMPRISING A FUNCTIONAL ELEMENT AND AN AERATOR
Vehicle trim component (10) comprising at least one functional element (12) and at least one aerator (14) for aerating the passenger compartment of the vehicle, the aerator (14) comprising at least one duct for conveying a gas flow, the duct defining an opening (26) for diffusing the gas flow, the conveying duct extending in a main direction, the aerator (14) being 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 (26) for diffusing the gas flow extending around the periphery of at least one portion of the functional element (12).
A control system that includes a tactile surface and at least a control member fixed to the tactile surface and rotatable relative to the tactile surface around a first direction which is substantially perpendicular to the tactile surface between at least two selection positions. The control member includes at least a first sensor element integral in rotation with the control element, the first sensor element being coupled to the tactile surface in all selection positions of the control element. The first sensor element forms an interrupted ring defining at least one interruption area decoupled from the tactile surface on the control element.
B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
A control system including a touch-sensitive surface and an actuator fixed to the touch-sensitive surface, the actuator having a control element rotatable relative to the touch-sensitive surface between at least two selection positions. The actuator has a first sensor element rotationally fixed to the control element and coupled to the touch-sensitive surface in all selection positions, and a second sensor element. The control element is translationally movable relative to the touch-sensitive surface between a selected position and a release position. The second sensor element is rotationally fixed to the element and uncoupled from the touch-sensitive surface in the selected position and coupled to the touch-sensitive surface in the release position.
Leather and imitation leather; leathercloth; leather
straps. Textile materials; fabrics for textile use; coated fabrics
for use in the manufacture of leather goods; fabrics of
textile materials and coated fabrics producing light.
68.
Compact coanda effect ventilation device for motor vehicle incorporating a control module provided with a control panel
A ventilation device includes at least one aerator having a channel capable of conveying an air flow from an inlet opening to an outlet opening, a hollow air guiding core housed in the channel and defining two air guiding surfaces delimiting, with this channel, two flow paths capable of transporting, respectively, to the outlet opening, first and second quantities of air from the inlet opening, a fin mounted so as to be able to pivot upstream from the core and arranged so as to make it possible to adjust the ratio between the first and second quantities of air, depending on the position of same, and a control module incorporated at least partially into the core of at least the aerator and having a control panel constituted at least partially by a downstream end wall of the core and being provided with a control device.
The invention concerns an assembly part (10) for connecting a dashboard (12) to a body part (14) of a vehicle (50), the assembly part (10) comprising: a first male portion (16) able to engage with the dashboard (12), and a second, female portion (15) able to engage with the body part (14) of the vehicle (50) through an adjustable one-directional approach movement, the male portion (16) being substantially flat and extending in a longitudinal direction (X) from a first end (16A) in contact with the female portion (15) to a second, hook-shaped free end (16B), the male portion (16) and/or the female portion (15) being configured to prevent a translational movement between the dashboard and the body part when the male portion (16) is engaged with the dashboard (12) and the female portion (15) is engaged with the body part (14).
B62D 25/14 - Dashboards as superstructure sub-unit
B62D 65/14 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components the sub-units or components being passenger compartment fittings, e.g. seats, linings, trim, instrument panels
F16B 21/06 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action
70.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING YAWNING OF A VEHICLE DRIVER
A method for detecting yawning of a driver in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The method includes: capturing images of at least part of the face of the driver, analyzing the images captured by an image analysis module in order to detect an opening of the driver's mouth, recording sound in the passenger compartment of the vehicle using at least one microphone, detecting a yawn of the driver using a yawn detection module based on the results of the image analysis and the sound recording, an opening of the mouth potentially corresponding to a yawn being considered an actual yawn if it is done in combination with a sound level in the passenger compartment, during the opening of the mouth, below a determined sound threshold.
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
G10L 25/51 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination
A module trim element having a body defining an upper bearing surface, at least one first covering element defining a first upper bearing surface, mounted rotating about a first axis of rotation between a retracted position and at least one deployed position, and at least one second covering element defining a second upper bearing surface and mounted rotating about a second axis of rotation between a retracted position and at least one deployed position. The first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation are substantially parallel and extend at different heights relative to the body, with at least one of the upper bearing surfaces being a flexible surface and at least another one of the upper bearing surfaces being a rigid surface.
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
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
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
72.
System and method for the detection of a second vehicle in a detection zone of a first vehicle
A detection system designed to be mounted in a first vehicle. The detection system has a detection device configured to detect the presence of a second vehicle in a detection zone of the first vehicle, an alert device configured to generate a first stimulus perceptible by the driver of the first vehicle if a second vehicle is present in the detection zone, and a monitoring device configured to detect a reaction by the driver of the first vehicle in response to the first stimulus. The alert device is configured to generate a second stimulus in case of reaction by the driver of the first vehicle in reaction to the first stimulus.
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
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
Leather and imitation leather; leathercloth; leather straps Textile materials completely or partially coated in plastic, namely, leatherette, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated knits, and vinyl textiles for use in the manufacture of seats and panels garnitures; textile materials for use in ambient and functional lighting to create static and dynamic effects, namely, leatherette, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated knits, and vinyl textiles for use as a textile in the manufacture of seats and panels garnitures; textile materials for seamless integration, light dead front effect, disappear effect, black panel effect, namely, leatherette, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated knits, and vinyl textiles for use as a textile in the manufacture of seats and panels garnitures; textile materials for color adjustable blacklighting and disappearing effects, namely, leatherette, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated knits, and vinyl textiles for use as a textile in the manufacture of seats and panels garnitures; textile materials for use in creating high definition patterns and free lighting design positioning, namely, leatherette, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated knits, and vinyl textiles for use as a textile in the manufacture of seats and panels garnitures; textile materials compatible with human machine interface applications, namely, leatherette, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated knits, and vinyl textiles for use as a textile in the manufacture of seats and panels garnitures; textile materials with customizable lighting design with PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) light guides and reflectors in a light box system, namely, woven PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) optical fibers, for use as a textile in the manufacture of seats and panels garnitures; textile materials with PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) woven optical fibers for slim packaging, namely, woven PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) optical fibers, for use as a textile in the manufacture of seats and panels garnitures; fabrics for textile use; coated fabrics for use in the manufacture of leather goods; fabrics of textile materials and coated fabrics producing light all for the manufacture of ambient and functional lighting products, blacklighted panels, door panels, instrument panels, center consoles, human machine interfaces, PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) light guides and reflectors, and PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) woven optical fibers
Disclosed is an air vent comprising a housing configured to guide an air flow from an air inlet to an air outlet, an air guide arranged at least partly within the housing such that the air guide and the housing define a first air channel and a second air channel, a regulating flap arranged between the air inlet and the air guide, configured to regulate a ratio between a first partial air flow through the first air channel and a second partial air flow through the second air channel, a first and second shutoff element arranged at least partly within the housing. The first shutoff element is configured to shut off the first partial air flow without shutting off the second partial air flow and the second shutoff element is configured to shut off the second partial air flow without shutting off the first partial airflow.
A safety device for a vehicle adapted to be arranged facing an airbag, the safety device including: a channel suitable for guiding the airbag, the channel delimiting a central opening for deployment of the airbag, a panel at least partially covering the central opening when the airbag is in an uninflated state, and a net having a first plane-portion being entrapped in the channel and a second plane-portion being entrapped in the panel. The net further includes a third portion extending between the first plane-portion and the second plane-portion, at least a part of the third-portion being entrapped in a receiving portion of the channel, wherein the receiving portion includes at least a portion of reduced thickness.
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
B60R 21/216 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member comprising tether means for limitation of cover motion during deployment
B60R 21/16 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
76.
Trim element comprising a double sided functional element
A trim element having a functional element that includes a first outer surface and a second outer surface, opposite the first outer surface along a thickness direction of the functional element, the first outer surface having at least one display or control device relative to at least one function of the vehicle. The second outer surface includes a holder device for a nomadic electronic apparatus on the second outer surface.
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
The invention relates to a control and display device (10), in particular for a vehicle, comprising a control element (28; 30) and an associated display area (38). In the display area (38) are superimposed a first layer (54) that is opaque apart from a translucent complex pictogram (56), the complex pictogram (56) combining two separate elementary pictograms (58; 60); and two distinct filtering areas (48; 50), each filtering area (48; 50) being in the shape of a corresponding single elementary pictogram (58); 60), each filtering area (48; 50) transmitting wavelengths in a respective range, the respective wavelength ranges being separate; and a light source (40) suitable for emitting in the respective different wavelength ranges, concomitantly or alternately. The two filtering areas (48; 50) are positioned between the light source (40) and the complex pictogram (56) on the opaque layer (54).
A frame for a display device extends in a main plane. The frame includes a plurality of segments coupled to one another, including at least a first segment having at least one injection orifice allowing the injection of an optical adhesive. The plurality of segments defines an opening therebetween delimited by a plurality of inner edges facing each segment, including at least a first inner edge of the first segment. The first segment includes an injection channel having a first end and a second end. The first end is fluidly connected to the injection orifice, and the second end forms the first inner edge of the first segment.
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
79.
Inner organ for a vehicle, having a retractable shelf
An inner organ for a vehicle, including a retractable shelf, extending between a free end and an end for connecting to a movement mechanism, and deployable between a retracted position and a deployed position. The movement mechanism includes: at least one first rail, extending between a lower end and an upper end; for each first rail, a cursor movable along this first rail, and coupled to the connecting end of the shelf; and an element for blocking the shelf in the deployed position. The blocking element is connected to the connecting end of the shelf by a pivot link, is movable along a second rail, and cooperates in the deployed position with a wall arranged at the connecting end of the shelf.
Leather and imitations of leather; Leathercloth; Leather laces. Textile material; Fabrics for textile use; Lining fabric of textile; Coated fabrics for use in the manufacture of leather goods; Light-emitting textile fabrics and coated fabrics.
A motor vehicle dashboard crossbeam extends between A posts of the structure of a motor vehicle substantially in a transverse direction of the motor vehicle and includes an end section to be fastened to an A post, an intermediate section, and a fastening opening. The end section has a rectangular cross-section, the intermediate section has a circular cross-section, and the fastening opening extends through the end section and is configured for fastening the end section to the A post.
The invention relates to a method for customising and activating a personal virtual assistant (PVA) in a motor vehicle, involving: - activating a PVA management system, - determining a personalised mode of use for the personal virtual assistant, and - activating said personalised mode of use for the personal virtual assistant.
The fastener has two branches (20) extending on either side of a median plane (P), each branch (20) bearing a tongue (44), the tongues (44) defining, between them, a throat (46) between the two branches (20). When the fastener is reversed with respect to another identical fastener (112), their respective median planes (P, P') forming a non-zero angle between them, one branch (20) of the fastener (12) having its distal portion (28) in contact with at least one of the two tongues (144) of said other fastener (112) and its outer face (20B) in contact with an inner face (120A) of one branch (120) of said other fastener (112), the distal portion (28) of the other branch (20) of the fastener is essentially in contact with the distal portion (128) of the other branch (20) of said other fastener (112).
A trim element having a body and a covering element extending over part of the body. The covering element includes at least two substantially rigid panels connected to one another by a flexible branch forming a bending line of the panels relative to one another and fastened to the body by a fastening edge forming a hinge between the panels and the body, the covering element being deformable around the bending line. The covering element hinges between a retracted position, in which the panels of the covering element are pressed against the body, and a deployed position, in which the panels are moved away from the body, the covering element defining a storage volume with the body in the deployed position.
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
B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
85.
ENERGY ABSORPTION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE AND ASSOCIATED STRUCTURAL ELEMENT
This system (18) for absorbing energy for a vehicle in the event of an impact comprises: - a support (20), - a convex flexible membrane (22) attached to the support (20), having an inner surface (24) defining, with the support (20), an inner volume (26) and an outer surface (28) opposite the inner surface (24), and - a plurality of absorption elements (30) extending outwards from the outer surface (28) of the membrane (22).
A trim element that includes a supporting element having a main surface extending between two opposite edges, a lining layer covering the main surface and the edges of the supporting layer, and a skin surrounding the lining layer. At least one of the edges includes a reinforcing element movably mounted relative to the supporting element between a retracted position and a deployed position wherein at least one portion of the reinforcing element protects from the main surface in such a way as to reduce the length of the portion of the reinforcing element extending in relation to the main surface, the projecting portion being surrounded by the lining layer.
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 41/20 - Shaping by coating a mould, core or other substrate, i.e. by depositing material and stripping-off the shaped articleApparatus therefor for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 41/22 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
B32B 15/04 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 15/08 - 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
B29K 75/00 - Use of polyureas or polyurethanes as moulding material
B29K 105/04 - Condition, form or state of moulded material cellular or porous
B29K 705/00 - Use of metals, their alloys or their compounds, for preformed parts, e.g. for inserts
B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Thermoplastic compound; thermoplastic elastomers; compounds
based on powders, pellets, pastes, liquids or granules of
plastic for use in the automotive industry; polymer-based
compounds; unprocessed plastics. Airbags for vehicles; vehicle airbag parts and components;
airbag deployment system component part, namely triggering
channel.
88.
Natural fibers and powdery polypropylene homopolymer based composition
A composition that includes: (a) from 65 to 85% by weight of polypropylene homopolymer in powder form, the average particle size of which is micrometric, (b) from 14 to 30% by weight, preferably 14 to 25% by weight, of natural fibers less than or equal to 2 mm in length, and (c) from 1 to 3% by weight of compatibilizer, its uses for the preparation of a composite material by extrusion, wherein this composite material is useful for preparing a part by injection, in particular a vehicle part whose rigidity is improved.
An outlet device for ventilating a vehicle interior by generating an outlet flow, the outlet device including: a housing with an inner housing surface, a central body which is rotatably mounted on the housing, wherein the central body has a first air-guide surface for generating a first partial volume flow and a second air-guide surface for generating a second partial volume flow, wherein the second air-guide surface lies contrary to the first air-guide surface, and a first arrangement of fins and a second arrangement of fins, wherein the fins of the first and second arrangement of fins are rotatably mounted on the central body and wherein the vertical fins of the first arrangement extend from the first air-guide surface and the fins of the second arrangement extend from the second air-guide surface.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Unprocessed thermoplastic compound for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; unprocessed thermoplastic elastomers for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries; Unprocessed thermoplastic compounds based on powders, pellets, pastes, liquids or granules of plastic for use for use in manufacturing in the automotive industry; Polymer-based compounds, namely, unprocessed thermoplastic elastomers for use in manufacturing in a wide variety of industries Airbags for vehicles; vehicle airbag structural parts and components; vehicle airbag deployment system structural component part, namely, triggering channel in the nature of airbag triggering units
91.
Method and installations for processing a veneer and corresponding veneer
A method and processing station for producing a veneer having two parallel opposed faces and including at least one lignocellulosic layer made of lignocellulosic fibers having a grain extending along the opposed faces of the veneer. The processing station carries out the method by applying a compressive force to the veneer along at least one direction extending along the opposed faces of the veneer so as to mechanically compress the lignocellulosic fibers.
B27D 1/00 - Joining wood veneer with any materialForming articles therebyPreparatory processing of surfaces to be joined, e.g. scoring
B27M 1/02 - Working of wood not provided for in subclasses , e.g. by stretching by compressing
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 21/10 - Next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 21/14 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood board or veneer
B27N 3/18 - Auxiliary operations, e.g. preheating, humidifying, cutting-off
92.
Airbag system for a vehicle and method for manufacturing the airbag system
An airbag system for a vehicle includes: (i) an airbag chute module which forms a guide to direct an airbag deployment provided with a through-opening, (ii) a deployment panel being movable between a through-opening closing position in which the deployment panel covers at least partially the through-opening and an airbag deployment position in which the deployment panel enables the airbag deployment through the through-opening, and (iii) at least a flexible retention net having a first plane-portion disposed within the airbag chute module, a second plane-portion disposed within the deployment panel and a third portion which extends from the first and second plane-portions. The third portion of the flexible retention net includes an overmolded area.
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated conditionArrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
B60R 21/16 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
93.
Method for preparing a composite material made from natural lignocellulosic fibers having improved rheological properties and reduced emissions of odors and volatile organic compounds
A method for preparing a composite material that includes the steps of: (i) heat treating natural lignocellulosic fibers at a temperature of 130 to 320° C. for 2 minutes to 24 hours in an atmosphere oxygen-deficient in and in the presence of water vapor, and (ii) mixing the heat treated natural lignocellulosic fibers with at least one thermoplastic polymer in the molten state and whose melting point is less than or equal to 230° C. The method is useful for producing vehicle parts from a composite material having natural lignocellulosic fibers with reduced volatile organic compound odor emissions.
The device (4) for fastening a first part (1) and a second part (2) comprises: - a female element (6) that is intended to be fastened to the first part (1) and comprises a housing (14), - a male element (8) that is intended to be fastened to the second part (2) and comprises a stem (28) comprising a body (32), a foot (30) and a head (34), the head (34) having a transverse dimension (e3), - a retaining element (18) that defines, in the housing (14), a passage (36), the transverse dimension (e4) of which is less than the maximum transverse dimension (e3) of the head (34). The male element (8) comprises a stop surface (40), the female element (6) or the retaining element (18) comprising a complementary stop surface (42), said stop surface (40) cooperating with said complementary stop surface (42) in a fastening configuration.
The invention relates to a storage device comprising an opening panel (20) which is mounted on a body (10) such that it moves between an open position providing access to a storage compartment and a closed position, said opening panel comprising: locking means (41, 42) that can be moved between a locked position in which they can cooperate with complementary means (12) arranged on the body in order to hold the opening panel in the closed position, and an unlocked position in which they allow the opening panel to move from the closed position to the open position; and an actuating mechanism (50) allowing the locking means to be driven into the locked position and comprising a push-button (60) that can move between a projecting position and a retracted position, said mechanism (50) comprising a lever (51) which is pivotably mounted on the opening panel and can be driven when the button is pressed such as to cause the locking means to move into the unlocked position.
A vehicle trim element having a body defining the outer surface of the trim element. At least part of the body is deformable so as to cause a modification of the shape of the outer surface. The body includes a deformable guide surface extending in a first direction (Y). The trim element further includes at least one actuating element cooperating with the guide surface in an actuating zone, the guide surface adopting the shape of the actuating element in the actuating zone. The actuating element is movable relative to the body in the first direction (Y) such that the body deforms when the actuating element is moved. The actuating element is formed by a part of an information display device.
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
97.
Vehicle trim comprising a display screen and manufacturing method
A vehicle trim includes a support, a display screen fixed on the support, and a covering that covers the screen, the covering having a visible front face and a back face turned toward the screen. An image generated by the screen is visible on the front face of the covering. The covering has an optical layer applied on the screen with no empty space between the optical layer and the screen.
B60Q 3/14 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for dashboards lighting through the surface to be illuminated
B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners
98.
COMPACT COANDA EFFECT VENTILATION DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE INCORPORATING A CONTROL MODULE PROVIDED WITH A CONTROL PANEL
The present invention concerns a ventilation device comprising at least one aerator (3, 4) comprising a channel capable of conveying an air flow from an inlet opening to an outlet opening, a hollow air-guiding core (13) housed in said channel and defining two air-guiding surfaces delimiting, with this channel, two flow paths capable of transporting, respectively, to said outlet opening, first and second quantities of air from said inlet opening, a fin mounted so as to be able to pivot upstream from said core (13) and arranged so as to make it possible to adjust the ratio between the first and second quantities of air, depending on the position of same, and a control module (40) incorporated at least partially into the core (13) of at least said aerator (3, 4) and comprising a control panel (41) constituted at least partially by a downstream end wall (13A) of said core (13) and being provided with control means (44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49).
An outlet device is provided. In operation, the outlet device generates an outlet flow and includes: a housing with an inner surface forming a channel which extends between an air inlet orifice and an air outlet orifice, a first air-directing surface which together with a first inner surface section forms a first air channel, a second air-directing surface which lies contrary to the first air-directing surface and which together with a second inner surface section forms a second air channel, a first flap which is pivotable around a first adjustment axis which runs transversely the housing centerline and a second flap which is pivotable around a second adjustment axis which runs transversely the housing centerline, an adjustment device which comprises a control device and a coupling device, wherein the coupling device is actuatable by the control device and couples the pivoting motions of the first flap and the second flap.
A motor vehicle dashboard crossbeam includes a tubular beam provided to extend between the A posts of the structure of the motor vehicle substantially in a transverse direction of the motor vehicle and a first and second fastening opening in the longitudinal direction, the first opening being formed through the beam and the second opening being formed through a fastening member attached on an end section of the beam. The end section can have a rectangular cross-section.
