Honda motor co., ltd. (20240208591). ADJUSTABLE CARGO AREA PARTITION FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract
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ADJUSTABLE CARGO AREA PARTITION FOR VEHICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ricky Jukuei Hsu of Rancho Palos Verdes CA (US)
Chris Jaeyoung Lah of Irvine CA (US)
Romain Daniel Charles Mivelle of Los Angeles CA (US)
Franco Corral of Los Angeles CA (US)
Jean-Hugues Tuan Huy Nguyen of Los Angeles CA (US)
ADJUSTABLE CARGO AREA PARTITION FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240208591 titled 'ADJUSTABLE CARGO AREA PARTITION FOR VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a vehicle with a movable panel that separates the cab portion from the cargo portion. This panel can be adjusted to change the size of the cargo area by covering or uncovering a gap between two portions.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Vehicle with a movable panel to adjust cargo area size
- Panel has two portions - one covering a gap and one away from the gap
- Panel moves longitudinally to vary cargo space
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in various types of vehicles such as trucks, vans, or SUVs to provide flexibility in cargo space based on the user's needs.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for customizable cargo space in vehicles, allowing users to adapt the storage area according to the size of the items they need to transport.
Benefits:
- Increased flexibility in cargo space
- Efficient use of vehicle storage
- Enhanced usability for different types of cargo
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include logistics companies, delivery services, and transportation businesses that require versatile cargo space in their vehicles to optimize their operations.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the movable panel in the vehicle work to adjust the cargo area size? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different types of vehicles?
Frequently Updated Research: There may be ongoing research in the automotive industry related to optimizing cargo space in vehicles for better efficiency and usability.
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle includes a cab portion, a cargo portion, and a panel arranged separating the cab portion from the cargo portion and extending vertically from a floor of the vehicle. the panel is configured to move in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle to vary a size of the cargo portion. the panel includes a first portion extending vertically upwardly from the floor towards a roof and defining a gap therebetween, and a second portion configured to selectively cover the gap and adapted to be arranged at a first position and a second position. in the first position, the second portion extends vertically from the first portion to cover the gap, and in the second position, the second portion is arranged away from the gap.
