公开(公告)号：US20220063507A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-03

申请号：US17001758

申请日：2020-08-25

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： William J. Kistler ,  Santiago Bonilla Véliz ,  Srinath Vijayakumar ,  Ed Wilson ,  Keith Daugherty ,  Dawn Piechocki

IPC: B60R9/06 ,  B62D33/027 ,  B60R9/02

Abstract: This disclosure relates to various modules for use relative to a cargo area of a pickup truck. The modules are configured to provide the cargo area with additional functionality, such as providing a storage compartment or a support for one or more electronic components. The cargo area can be customized by mounting specific modules at one of a number of predetermined locations within the cargo area.

公开(公告)号：US11447075B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-20

申请号：US17001758

申请日：2020-08-25

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： William J. Kistler ,  Santiago Bonilla Véliz ,  Srinath Vijayakumar ,  Ed Wilson ,  Keith Daugherty ,  Dawn Piechocki

IPC: B60R9/06 ,  B62D33/023 ,  B60R9/02 ,  B62D33/027 ,  B60R11/00 ,  B62D33/03

Abstract: This disclosure relates to various modules for use relative to a cargo area of a pickup truck. The modules are configured to provide the cargo area with additional functionality, such as providing a storage compartment or a support for one or more electronic components. The cargo area can be customized by mounting specific modules at one of a number of predetermined locations within the cargo area.

公开(公告)号：US12172603B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-24

申请号：US18460865

申请日：2023-09-05

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Stuart C. Salter ,  David Brian Glickman ,  Dawn Piechocki ,  Dennis Yee ,  Darshan Arun Nayak

IPC: B60R3/02 ,  B62D33/03

Abstract: Various vehicle systems are proposed for accessing and utilizing vehicle cargo spaces on vehicles equipped with a tailgate assembly. The vehicle systems may include deployable and/or rotatable stairgate systems, deployable step systems, etc. designed for the accessing the vehicle cargo spaces. The proposed systems may include various deployment mechanisms that enable the stairgate/step systems to slide, pivot, rotate, swing, and/or otherwise adjust for providing ease of access and increased flexibility when stepping up to access the vehicle cargo space.

公开(公告)号：US11780373B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-10

申请号：US17367756

申请日：2021-07-06

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Stuart C. Salter ,  David Brian Glickman ,  Dawn Piechocki ,  Dennis Yee ,  Darshan Arun Nayak

IPC: B60R3/02 ,  B62D33/03

CPC classification number: B60R3/02 ,  B62D33/03

Abstract: Various vehicle systems are proposed for accessing and utilizing vehicle cargo spaces on vehicles equipped with a tailgate assembly. The vehicle systems may include deployable and/or rotatable stairgate systems, deployable step systems, etc. designed for the accessing the vehicle cargo spaces. The proposed systems may include various deployment mechanisms that enable the stairgate/step systems to slide, pivot, rotate, swing, and/or otherwise adjust for providing ease of access and increased flexibility when stepping up to access the vehicle cargo space.