18473847. RACK SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A RACK simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
Contents
- 1 RACK SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A RACK
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 RACK SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A RACK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
RACK SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A RACK
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Marcel Grein of Geilenkirchen (DE)
RACK SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A RACK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18473847 titled 'RACK SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A RACK
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a rack system for a commercial vehicle cargo space with adjustable shelves that can tilt for more efficient and ergonomic use.
- The rack system includes at least one shelf and an adjusting device for changing the shelf's position.
- The adjusting device allows the shelf to tilt at a greater angle in transport mode compared to loading and unloading mode.
- The shelf's load surface faces away from the access side of the rack in transport mode.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries such as logistics, transportation, and delivery services where efficient use of cargo space is crucial.
Problems Solved
1. Inefficient use of cargo space in commercial vehicles. 2. Lack of ergonomic design for loading and unloading cargo in vehicles.
Benefits
1. Increased efficiency in organizing and transporting goods. 2. Improved ergonomics for workers handling cargo in commercial vehicles.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Efficient Cargo Rack System for Commercial Vehicles" could be used in delivery vans, trucks, and other commercial vehicles to optimize cargo space and improve workflow.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be adjustable shelving systems in storage warehouses or industrial settings, but the specific design for commercial vehicle cargo spaces may be unique.
Unanswered Questions
How does the adjusting device work to change the shelf's position?
The exact mechanism of the adjusting device and how it allows the shelf to tilt at different angles is not detailed in the abstract.
Are there any safety features incorporated into the rack system?
It is not mentioned whether the rack system includes any safety features to prevent items from falling off the shelves during transport or while adjusting the shelf position.
Original Abstract Submitted
A rack system for a cargo space of a commercial vehicle having a rack with at least one shelf and at least one adjusting device for adjusting the shelf about a pivot axis extending in the width direction of the rack between a loading and unloading setting and a transport setting, In order to provide a rack system that can be used more efficiently and more ergonomically, the adjusting device is designed in such a way that a tilt angle of the shelf in the transport setting is greater than in the loading and unloading setting, and a load surface of the shelf in the transport setting faces away from an access side of the rack.
