17886694. CARGO ORIENTATION AND ALIGNMENT simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
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CARGO ORIENTATION AND ALIGNMENT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Stuart C. Salter of White Lake MI (US)
Brendan Diamond of Grosse Pointe MI (US)
David Brian Glickman of Southfield MI (US)
Eric Scott Levine of Novi MI (US)
William Wurz of San Francisco CA (US)
Matthew B. Rutman of Canton MI (US)
CARGO ORIENTATION AND ALIGNMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17886694 titled 'CARGO ORIENTATION AND ALIGNMENT
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an adjustment system for a vehicle cargo area that includes a base plate, at least one accessory supported by the base plate, and a controller that receives input from sensors to determine the position of the accessory and recommend adjustments for increased aerodynamic efficiency.
- The system includes a base plate that serves as a support for accessories within the vehicle cargo area.
- At least one accessory is mounted on the base plate, and its position is determined by sensors.
- The controller processes sensor input to recommend adjustments to the position of the accessory for improved aerodynamic efficiency.
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry for improving fuel efficiency and reducing drag in vehicles.
- Transportation industry for optimizing cargo placement in trucks and trailers.
Problems Solved
- Inefficient aerodynamics in vehicles due to improper positioning of accessories in the cargo area.
- Lack of automated systems for adjusting accessory positions for optimal aerodynamic performance.
Benefits
- Increased fuel efficiency in vehicles.
- Improved aerodynamics for reduced drag and better performance.
- Automated system for easy adjustment of accessory positions.
Original Abstract Submitted
An adjustment system includes at least one base plate, at least one accessory supported by the at least one base plate, and a controller that receives input from at least one sensor. The controller determines a position of the at least one accessory on the at least one base plate and makes a recommendation to adjust a position of the at least one accessory within the vehicle cargo area to increase aerodynamic efficiency.
