公开(公告)号：US20180072353A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：US15260714

申请日：2016-09-09

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Jack MARCHLEWSKI ,  Joshua R. HEMPHILL ,  Robert REINERS ,  Dragan B. STOJKOVIC

IPC: B62D33/027 ,  B60R3/00

CPC classification number: B62D33/0273 ,  B60R3/007 ,  B62D29/008 ,  B62D33/03

Abstract: In one example, a tailgate assembly is provided that includes a front panel and a top panel adjacent to the front panel. A top cover is disposed on the upper panel and extends along the tailgate. A cover on the tailgate defines a T-shaped track that extends along the tailgate. The T-shaped track is configured to slidably receive a fastening element, and includes opposing lips spaced above a bottom track surface. The lips are configured to retain the fastening element.

公开(公告)号：US20170361756A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-21

申请号：US15186637

申请日：2016-06-20

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Jack MARCHLEWSKI ,  Joshua R. HEMPHILL ,  Dragan B. STOJKOVIC ,  John COMIEZ

IPC: B60P7/08 ,  B62D33/023

CPC classification number: B60P7/0807 ,  B62D33/0207 ,  B62D33/023

Abstract: A pickup-truck box includes a bed and a sidewall connected to a longitudinal side of the bed. The sidewall includes an inner panel, an outer panel, and a top rail. The top rail defines a stake-pocket hole and extends between the panels to define a sidewall interior. A stake-pocket bracket includes a tubular body defining an opening. The bracket is disposed within the sidewall interior with a first side of the tubular body secured to the inner panel at a location that vertical aligns the opening with the hole to receive an object within the opening.

公开(公告)号：US20170080844A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US14858269

申请日：2015-09-18

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Joshua Robert HEMPHILL ,  Jack MARCHLEWSKI

IPC: B60P7/08

CPC classification number: B60P7/0807

Abstract: A retaining apparatus includes a base member having a first protrusion engaging an edge of a fixed plate and a floating hinge connected to the base member. The retaining apparatus also includes a pivotable plate member pivotally connected to the hinge. The pivotable plate member also defines a second protrusion engaging an opposing edge of the fixed plate. The pivotable plate member actuates to clamp the fixed plate between the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

公开(公告)号：US20190337441A1

公开(公告)日：2019-11-07

申请号：US15972289

申请日：2018-05-07

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Jack MARCHLEWSKI ,  Vince Anthony CHIMENTO ,  Robert REINERS ,  Jeffrey GRAY

IPC: B60P7/08 ,  B60P1/00

Abstract: This disclosure details tie down systems for securing cargo within vehicle cargo spaces. An exemplary tie down system may include a corner bracket mounted in a corner of the cargo space. The corner bracket may include a plurality of openings for tying down cargo at different heights within the cargo space.

公开(公告)号：US20190315210A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-17

申请号：US15951803

申请日：2018-04-12

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Dragan B. STOJKOVIC ,  Colleen Marie HOFFMAN ,  Jack MARCHLEWSKI ,  Joshua Robert HEMPHILL ,  Ronald M. LOVASZ ,  Mathias A. HUBER

IPC: B60J7/11 ,  B60R9/058 ,  B60J7/14

Abstract: A vehicle including a passenger compartment having a roof support framework including a pair of roof rails, a header and at least one roof bow. A roof including several rigid removable roof panels is removably assembled to the roof support framework. Pins are removably assembled to the roof rails or to brackets attached to the roof rails that extend through the roof panels. A roof rack or cargo carrier is removably attached to upper ends of the pins and is spaced above the roof panels. A method of assembling a roof rack to a vehicle is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20190176714A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-13

申请号：US15835960

申请日：2017-12-08

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Jack MARCHLEWSKI ,  Joshua Robert HEMPHILL ,  Dragan STOJKOVIC ,  Robert REINERS ,  Jeffrey GRAY

IPC: B60R9/06 ,  B60R9/02

CPC classification number: B60R9/06 ,  B60R9/00 ,  B60R9/02 ,  B60R9/10 ,  B60R2011/004 ,  B60R2011/008

Abstract: An article rack includes a base mountable to a top rail of a truck box, a carrier, and a linkage pivotally connected to the base and the carrier. A drive mechanism of the rack has a first wheel fixed to the base, a second wheel fixed to the carrier, and an endless loop trained around the wheels such that pivoting of the linkage about the base pivots the carrier about the linkage.

公开(公告)号：US20190084491A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US16192246

申请日：2018-11-15

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Dragan B. STOJKOVIC ,  Jack MARCHLEWSKI ,  Joshua Robert HEMPHILL ,  Stephen William GALLAGHER ,  Colleen Marie HOFFMAN

IPC: B60R9/06 ,  B60P3/14 ,  B60R9/10 ,  B60R5/04 ,  B62D33/027 ,  B62D33/03 ,  B60P7/08 ,  B60R11/06 ,  B60R11/00

Abstract: A vehicle tailgate includes an internal panel, a pair of side panels, and a tie-down bracket. The internal panel extends between the pair of side panels. The pair of side panels are rotatably secured to a cargo bed. The tie-down bracket is secured to an exterior of the internal panel. The tie-down bracket defines first and second C-channels that extend in a direction from a first to a second of the side panels.

公开(公告)号：US20190039501A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-07

申请号：US15670498

申请日：2017-08-07

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Joshua Robert HEMPHILL ,  Jack MARCHLEWSKI ,  Dragan B. STOJKOVIC ,  Jeffrey GRAY ,  Robert REINERS

IPC: B60P7/135 ,  B60P7/08 ,  B62D33/037 ,  B60R11/02

Abstract: An entertainment support system is attached to a pickup truck having a plurality of receptacles in sidewalls of a truck box spaced above a truck bed. The entertainment support system includes a first mount having a first horizontal arm extending between opposing sidewalls of the truck box, and a vertical arm extending orthogonal to the first horizontal arm. The entertainment support system further includes a second mount including a second horizontal arm extending between the opposing sidewalls parallel to and spaced from the first horizontal arm.

公开(公告)号：US20190031072A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-31

申请号：US15660369

申请日：2017-07-26

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Jack MARCHLEWSKI ,  Vincent Anthony CHIMENTO ,  Dragan B. STOJKOVIC ,  Joshua Robert HEMPHILL ,  Robert REINERS

IPC: B60P1/00 ,  B62D33/023

Abstract: A winch is mounted in a pick-up truck bed having a floor, sidewalls, and a front wall. The sidewalls each include at least one receptacle that are each adapted to receive a connector. A frame includes a beam that is held spaced from the floor and extends in a transverse direction across the truck bed. The beam may be arcuate or straight and is connected to right and left connectors on right and left ends of the beam. The connectors may be connected directly to the receptacles or may be connected through right and left rails to the receptacles. The winch is attached to a winch mounting plate provided on the beam and is used to facilitate loading and unloading objects.

公开(公告)号：US20180361944A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-20

申请号：US15627622

申请日：2017-06-20

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Jack MARCHLEWSKI ,  Joshua Robert HEMPHILL ,  Robert REINERS ,  Dragan B. STOJKOVIC ,  Jeffrey GRAY

IPC: B60R9/10 ,  B60R9/06 ,  B62D33/02

Abstract: A bicycle rack is attached to a pickup truck having a plurality of receptacles in sidewalls of a truck box spaced above a truck bed. The bicycle rack comprises a bicycle receiver attached to a set of arms. A pair of connectors are attached to the arms to detachably assemble the arms to the receptacles with the arms and the receiver being held in a position spaced from the bed. A method is disclosed for transporting a bicycle with a pickup truck by providing connectors attached to the arms that are detachably assembled to the receptacles by sliding the connectors downwardly relative to the receptacles. The bicycle and bicycle rack do not require support from the truck bed and do not obstruct the truck bed.