Vehicle front trunk utility systems

US11142129B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

• Richard Howard · Brighton, US
• Roger Hicks · Dearborn, US
• Mark McChesney · Saline, US
• Russell Allan Sims · Grosse Ile Township, US
• William K. Moore · Beverly Hills, US
• Ehab Kaoud · Livonia, US
• Joshua Edward Brooker · Dearborn, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 19, 2019
• Grant date: Oct 12, 2021
• Expiry date: Nov 11, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60Y2200/141
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

This disclosure details vehicle front trunk utility systems for increasing the usefulness of front truck cargo spaces. In exemplary embodiments, a vehicle front trunk utility system includes a utility table that may be deployed between a first configuration in which the utility table functions as a floor liner of a cargo space of the front trunk and a second configuration in which the utility table functions as a tabletop or work space that extends away from the cargo space. The utility systems of this disclosure may additionally or alternatively include various other utility features including but not limited to storage compartments, lighting, battery and stereo interface panels, power outlets, etc.