18071401. RETRACTABLE DOUBLE WIDTH EXPANDING CAMPER SHELL simplified abstract (Rivian IP Holdings, LLC)

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RETRACTABLE DOUBLE WIDTH EXPANDING CAMPER SHELL

Organization Name

Rivian IP Holdings, LLC

Inventor(s)

Philipp J. Wolf of Dana Point CA (US)

RETRACTABLE DOUBLE WIDTH EXPANDING CAMPER SHELL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18071401 titled 'RETRACTABLE DOUBLE WIDTH EXPANDING CAMPER SHELL

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an apparatus with a platform supported by a vehicle's side and actuators supporting a roof structure to hold the platform over the vehicle's side.

  • The platform is designed to be supported by the side of a vehicle.
  • The actuators are configured to support a roof structure.
  • The roof structure is coupled with the platform to hold it over the side of the vehicle.

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in:

  • Roof racks for vehicles
  • Mobile platforms for loading and unloading cargo

Problems Solved

This technology solves issues such as:

  • Limited space for carrying items on vehicles
  • Difficulties in loading and unloading cargo from vehicles

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Increased storage capacity for vehicles
  • Ease of loading and unloading cargo

Potential Commercial Applications

A potential commercial application for this technology could be:

  • Manufacturing and selling roof rack systems for various types of vehicles

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be existing roof rack systems for vehicles that provide additional storage space.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact vehicle aerodynamics?

This article does not address how the addition of the platform and roof structure may affect the aerodynamics of the vehicle.

What materials are used in the construction of the platform and roof structure?

The article does not specify the materials used in the construction of the platform and roof structure.


Original Abstract Submitted

Disclosed are embodiments for providing an apparatus including a platform configured to be supported by a side of a vehicle and one or more actuators configured to support a roof structure, wherein the roof structure is coupled with the platform to support the platform over the side of the vehicle.