17886663. ADJUSTABLE BASE PLATE simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)

ADJUSTABLE BASE PLATE

Organization Name

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor(s)

Matthew B. Rutman of Canton MI (US)

Eric Scott Levine of Novi MI (US)

Michael M. Azzouz of Farmington MI (US)

Stuart C. Salter of White Lake MI (US)

Jeffrey R. Sturges of Grosse Pointe Farms MI (US)

William Wurz of San Francisco CA (US)

David Brian Glickman of Southfield MI (US)

ADJUSTABLE BASE PLATE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17886663 titled 'ADJUSTABLE BASE PLATE

Simplified Explanation

The adjustable base plate system described in the patent application includes two track structures that run along opposite sides of a vehicle cargo area to support at least one base plate with adjustable height capabilities.

• The first track structure and the second track structure each have a first tier track and a second tier track to allow for adjusting the distance between the base plate and the vehicle cargo area.
• The base plate has a first edge supported by the first track structure and a second edge supported by the second track structure.
• The system enables easy customization and adaptation to different cargo sizes and shapes in a vehicle.

Potential Applications

• Truck bed organization systems
• Cargo management in vans and SUVs
• Equipment mounting solutions for vehicles

Problems Solved

• Difficulty in securing and organizing cargo in a vehicle
• Limited flexibility in adjusting cargo space to accommodate different items
• Lack of stability and support for heavy or irregularly shaped cargo

Benefits

• Versatile and customizable cargo organization
• Improved safety and stability for transporting items
• Efficient use of space in vehicle cargo areas

Original Abstract Submitted

An adjustable base plate system includes a first track structure configured to extend along one side of a vehicle cargo area and a second track structure configured to extend along an opposite side of a vehicle cargo area. At least one base plate has a first edge and a second edge opposite of the first edge, wherein the first edge is supported by the first track structure and the second edge is supported by the second track structure. The first track structure and the second track structure each comprise at least a first tier track and a second tier track such that a distance between a bottom surface of the at least one base plate and a support surface of the vehicle cargo area can be adjusted.