公开(公告)号：US11696383B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-04

申请号：US16878790

申请日：2020-05-20

申请人： Magna Exteriors Inc.

发明人： Larry R. Erickson ,  Robert M. Horner

IPC分类号： H05B47/115 ,  H05B47/155 ,  H05B47/165 ,  H05B45/10 ,  B60Q1/46

CPC分类号： H05B47/115 ,  B60Q1/46 ,  H05B45/10

摘要： An illumination system and method of ground and other illuminating that comprises a plurality of sensors that scan/detect the exterior area around the vehicle and at least one controller, the system selectively turning on/off a series of lighting elements placed strategically around the vehicle to allow light to be directed to at least one ground or other surface at the persons at all times or any predetermined time. A controller is provided to activate ground lighting in coordination with sensor signals identifying where an individual or object are located in predetermined proximity to the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20210039722A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-11

申请号：US16880663

申请日：2020-05-21

申请人： Magna Exteriors Inc.

发明人： Chris Williamson ,  Robert M. Horner ,  Marc Cogswell ,  Larry R. Erickson ,  Brian Staley

IPC分类号： B62D33/027 ,  B60R3/02 ,  B60P7/08 ,  B60Q1/30 ,  B60R9/06

摘要： A modular gate combined with multiple functions which can be easily employed with existing tailgates without any hardware or mounting modifications to existing truck beds. There is provided a modular tailgate system having a tailgate portion in combination with a plurality of functions. The modular tailgate system integrates any combinations of at least two of the plurality of features without affecting existing body sides and/or existing truck beds. Integrated features include a multi-functional gate (e.g., swing, drop, etc), storage (e.g., normal, sealed, refrigerated, heated, etc), step(s), lighting (e.g., ingress/egress, bed interior, removable, trailer hitch, parking, etc), bed extension(s), power (e.g., 12 v and/or 110 v), tie downs (e.g., ratchets, anchors, etc), sawhorse, magnet(s), table(s), bench(es), seat(s), net(s), any other predetermined desired function, etc., and combinations thereof.

公开(公告)号：US20240317325A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-26

申请号：US18732381

申请日：2024-06-03

申请人： Magna Exteriors Inc.

发明人： Robert A. Selle ,  Robert M. Horner ,  Larry R. Erickson

IPC分类号： B62D33/027 ,  B60R3/02 ,  B62D33/03

CPC分类号： B62D33/0273 ,  B60R3/02 ,  B62D33/03

摘要： An articulating tailgate assembly with improved accessibility into a cargo bed of a vehicle, incorporating at least one door. The tailgate system provides a tailgate with a combination of predetermined plurality of functions for accessibility into the cargo bed of the vehicle and to improve functionality of the tailgate assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20230249760A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-10

申请号：US18191649

申请日：2023-03-28

申请人： Magna Exteriors Inc.

发明人： Robert A. Selle ,  Robert M. Horner ,  Larry R. Erickson

IPC分类号： B62D33/027 ,  B62D33/03

CPC分类号： B62D33/0273 ,  B62D33/03

摘要： An articulating tailgate assembly with improved accessibility into a cargo bed of a vehicle, incorporating at least one door. The tailgate system provides a tailgate with a combination of predetermined plurality of functions for accessibility into the cargo bed of the vehicle and to improve functionality of the tailgate assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20240229539A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-11

申请号：US18436620

申请日：2024-02-08

申请人： Magna Exteriors Inc.

发明人： Luyao Zhu ,  Marc Cogswell ,  Robert M. Horner

IPC分类号： E05F15/73 ,  B60J5/10 ,  B60R5/04 ,  B62D25/08 ,  E05F15/75 ,  E05F15/76

CPC分类号： E05F15/73 ,  B60J5/101 ,  B60J5/105 ,  B60R5/04 ,  B62D25/087 ,  E05F15/75 ,  E05F15/76 ,  E05Y2400/415 ,  E05Y2400/44 ,  E05Y2400/45 ,  E05Y2400/822 ,  E05Y2400/86 ,  E05Y2900/532 ,  E05Y2900/546

摘要： A multi-way liftgate assembly providing a plurality of dividers dividing the rear cargo area of a passenger vehicle into a plurality of secure areas assessable from a plurality of panels forming a liftgate to provide controlled access to one or more of those compartments. The vehicle operator has secure control of which portions of the cargo area can be selectively accessed. The multi-way liftgate assembly provides multiple secure openings to the cargo area of a vehicle that typically has only one secure opening to the cargo area.

公开(公告)号：US12024234B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-02

申请号：US18191649

申请日：2023-03-28

申请人： Magna Exteriors Inc.

发明人： Robert A. Selle ,  Robert M. Horner ,  Larry R. Erickson

IPC分类号： B62D33/03 ,  B60R3/02 ,  B62D33/027

CPC分类号： B62D33/0273 ,  B60R3/02 ,  B62D33/03

摘要： An articulating tailgate assembly with improved accessibility into a cargo bed of a vehicle, incorporating at least one door. The tailgate system provides a tailgate with a combination of predetermined plurality of functions for accessibility into the cargo bed of the vehicle and to improve functionality of the tailgate assembly.

公开(公告)号：US11975766B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-07

申请号：US17513459

申请日：2021-10-28

申请人： Magna Exteriors Inc.

发明人： Robert M. Horner ,  Larry R. Erickson ,  Andrew E. Sicherman ,  Michael S. Spagnuolo ,  Peter G. DeMarois ,  Brian Staley

IPC分类号： B62D33/027

CPC分类号： B62D33/0273 ,  B62D33/027

摘要： An access door for a vehicle including an open bed assembly including a front wall, two side walls and a rear wall. A door portion on one of the side walls of the liftgate opening on a substantially vertical hinged axis for providing side access to the truck bed.

公开(公告)号：US11927046B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-12

申请号：US17612114

申请日：2020-05-20

申请人： Magna Exteriors Inc. ,  Luyao Zhu

发明人： Luyao Zhu ,  Marc Cogswell ,  Robert M. Horner

IPC分类号： B60J5/10 ,  B60R5/04 ,  B62D25/08 ,  E05F15/73 ,  E05F15/75 ,  E05F15/76

CPC分类号： E05F15/73 ,  B60J5/101 ,  B60J5/105 ,  B60R5/04 ,  B62D25/087 ,  E05F15/75 ,  E05F15/76 ,  E05Y2400/415 ,  E05Y2400/44 ,  E05Y2400/45 ,  E05Y2400/822 ,  E05Y2400/86 ,  E05Y2900/532 ,  E05Y2900/546

摘要： A multi-way liftgate assembly providing a plurality of dividers dividing the rear cargo area of a passenger vehicle into a plurality of secure areas assessable from a plurality of panels forming a liftgate to provide controlled access to one or more of those compartments. The vehicle operator has secure control of which portions of the cargo area can be selectively accessed. The multi-way liftgate assembly provides multiple secure openings to the cargo area of a vehicle that typically has only one secure opening to the cargo area.

公开(公告)号：US20220242322A1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-04

申请号：US17612114

申请日：2020-05-20

申请人： Magna Exteriors Inc.

发明人： Luyao Zhu ,  Marc Cogswell ,  Robert M. Horner

IPC分类号： B60R5/04 ,  E05F15/75 ,  E05F15/76 ,  B60J5/10

摘要： A multi-way liftgate assembly providing a plurality of dividers dividing the rear cargo area of a passenger vehicle into a plurality of secure areas assessable from a plurality of panels forming a liftgate to provide controlled access to one or more of those compartments. The vehicle operator has secure control of which portions of the cargo area can be selectively accessed. The multi-way liftgate assembly provides multiple secure openings to the cargo area of a vehicle that typically has only one secure opening to the cargo area.

公开(公告)号：US20220161870A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-26

申请号：US17535041

申请日：2021-11-24

申请人： Magna Exteriors Inc.

发明人： Robert M. Horner ,  Larry R. Erickson ,  Robert A. Selle ,  Peter G. DeMarois ,  Michael S. Spagnuolo ,  Andrew E. Sicherman ,  Brian Staley

IPC分类号： B62D33/027 ,  B60R3/02 ,  B60Q1/44 ,  B60Q1/30 ,  B60Q1/32

摘要： A tailgate assembly including at least two tailgate panels that both move between a closed position, a plurality of intermediate open positions, and a fully open position, where the tailgate panels selectively separate and articulate from the back of the cargo bed to the sides of the cargo bed. The tailgate panels move out of the way to provide direct access to the cargo area floor. The tailgate panels articulate in a small envelope of space, improving access to the rear in a confined space at the rear of the vehicle and reducing the risk of contacting objects that may be behind the vehicle.