Specialty Vehicle Acquisition Corporation

Gm Global Technolgoy Operations, Inc.

Asc Corporation

Magna E-car Systems Limited Partnership

Robert Gordon Storc

James Edward Robertson

Mostafa Rashidy

George Wolenter

George Albert Corder

Leon F Van Eden

Carl W Wellborn

Arthur L MacNee

Robert M Hunt

R Donald Hollinger

Rajiv K Gupta

Grzegorz Kardasz

Theodore G Porter

Zsolt Almasi

Roger W Novotny

Jean-Yves St Gelais

Bhavin Narshi Mandalia

Floyd Thomas Elder

Gerald F Tobin

In an aspect, the invention is directed to a vehicle chassis for a vehicle that is at least partly driven by an electric motor, wherein the vehicle chassis incorporates a battery pack that acts as a structural member of the chassis.

Vehicle with structural battery pack

A structural reinforcement system is provided for an automotive vehicle. In another aspect of the present invention, an upper structural beam is employed which extends in a cross-vehicle direction adjacent to a vehicle belt-line. A further aspect of the present invention employs an upper structural beam with a recessed central portion. Yet another aspect of the present invention uses a structural reinforcement system in a convertible roof vehicle.

Structural reinforcement system for an automotive vehicle

A structural seat system is provided for an automotive vehicle. In another aspect of the present invention, a structural beam is employed which extends in a cross-vehicle direction spaced above a vehicle floor. A further aspect of the present invention provides a passenger seat with a recessed configuration. Yet another aspect of the present invention uses a structural reinforcement and seat system in a convertible roof vehicle.

Structural seat system for an automotive vehicle

A structural reinforcement system is provided for an automotive vehicle. In another aspect of the present invention, a structural beam is employed which extends in a cross-vehicle direction spaced above a vehicle floor. A further aspect of the present invention provides a cross-vehicle reinforcement beam inside another structural member. Yet another aspect of the present invention uses a structural reinforcement system in a convertible roof vehicle.

Structural system for a convertible automotive vehicle

A retractable pillar is used in a convertible vehicle. In another aspect of the present invention, a pillar is automatically retracted and extended. A further aspect of the present invention rotates at least a portion of the pillar during its movement. In still another aspect of the present invention, a retractable B-pillar provides weatherstrip sealing to a door-mounted window.

Retractable pillar for convertible vehicle

In accordance with the present invention, an open air system for a motor vehicle includes a forward flexible roof portion with a pair of tracks, a rear flexible roof portion with a pair of tracks, a seal between the forward and rear roof portions, at least one movement mechanism and at least one actuator. Other aspects of the present invention include forming a barrier with the rear roof section between a passenger area and a cargo area of a vehicle.

Automotive vehicle open air system

A pick up truck configuration is adaptable for carrying a cargo load longer than the cargo box and preferably at or above the wheel covers protruding into the cargo box. An adaptable pick up truck configuration includes a cab portion and a cargo box. A box panel portion is pivotally connected to a front wall of the cargo box and is movable to a generally horizontal position in which the box panel portion partially overlies and is supported by the wheel covers. The cargo box includes a cargo box opening when the box panel portion is in the generally horizontal position. A cab panel portion is pivotally mounted to the cab portion and is movable between a generally vertical closed condition and a generally horizontal open position. The cab portion has a cab opening when the cab panel portion is in the generally horizontal position and the cab opening is at least partially aligned with the cargo box opening. Thus, the pick up truck configuration is adaptable to carry the cargo load longer than the cargo box through both the cab portion and the cargo box and also advantageously can carry a wider load above the wheel covers.

Adaptable pick up truck configuration

A tow line arrangement for a motor vehicle that includes a pair of self-storing tow lines located behind the bumper and characterized in that each of the tow lines has a handle connected through a ring at the free end of the tow line so that the rings of the two tow lines can be combined at the longitudinal center line of the vehicle and thereby allow a straight-ahead tow by another vehicle.

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Rochester Hills, MI, United States of America

Robert Gordon Storc