Integrated pick up truck bed
US11492836B2 · kind B2 · utility
3Cited by
9References
15Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/26
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle cargo compartment system includes an electric outlet mounted within an accessible location within a vehicle cargo compartment and a sensor assembly mounted proximate the electric outlet within the cargo compartment for detecting a presence of an electrical power cord. The cargo compartment system integrates powered features such as an electric outlet, powered tailgate and the powered top that utilizes environmental information gathered by various sensors on the vehicle in combination with predefined actions to simplify use and automate operation.
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