公开(公告)号：US11738691B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US17246105

申请日：2021-04-30

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Christopher Robert Westfall ,  John Granger Opfer ,  Adam C. Carlson ,  Matthew Williams ,  Samuel Martin Hoff

IPC: B60R7/04

CPC classification number: B60R7/043

Abstract: A vehicle storage system includes a base that is configured to be disposed on seating assemblies within a rear seating space. A first partition is coupled to the base, and the first partition extends along a first edge of the base. A second partition is spaced from the first partition. The second partition is coupled to the base and extends along a second opposing edge of the base. A cross member is coupled to a top edge of each of the first partition and the second partition. The cross member extends adjacent to a headliner.

公开(公告)号：US20220348145A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-03

申请号：US17246105

申请日：2021-04-30

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Christopher Robert Westfall ,  John Granger Opfer ,  Adam C. Carlson ,  Matthew Williams ,  Samuel Martin Hoff

IPC: B60R7/04

Abstract: A vehicle storage system includes a base that is configured to be disposed on seating assemblies within a rear seating space. A first partition is coupled to the base, and the first partition extends along a first edge of the base. A second partition is spaced from the first partition. The second partition is coupled to the base and extends along a second opposing edge of the base. A cross member is coupled to a top edge of each of the first partition and the second partition. The cross member extends adjacent to a headliner.

公开(公告)号：US20190337440A1

公开(公告)日：2019-11-07

申请号：US15971155

申请日：2018-05-04

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Christopher Robert Westfall

IPC: B60P7/08 ,  F16B21/09

Abstract: A vehicular module attachment assembly includes a vehicular cabin module having a peg that includes a foot. A locking device is slidably coupled to the peg. A slot is formed in a cabin floor including first and second grooves configured to retain the foot. The locking device adjusts between an unlocked position, wherein the peg is slidable between the first and second grooves, and a locked position, wherein the peg is retained in the second groove

公开(公告)号：US20250065810A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-27

申请号：US18948892

申请日：2024-11-15

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Christopher Robert Westfall ,  John Granger Opfer ,  Adam C. Carlson ,  Matthew Williams ,  Samuel Martin Hoff

IPC: B60R7/04 ,  B60R5/04

Abstract: A vehicle storage system includes a base that is configured to be disposed on seating assemblies within a rear seating space. A first partition is coupled to the base, and the first partition extends along a first edge of the base. A second partition is spaced from the first partition. The second partition is coupled to the base and extends along a second opposing edge of the base. A cross member is coupled to a top edge of each of the first partition and the second partition. The cross member extends adjacent to a headliner.

公开(公告)号：US11623574B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-11

申请号：US17583695

申请日：2022-01-25

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Anthony Prozzi ,  Tyler Carpenter ,  Jeremy John Malick ,  John Galin ,  Christopher Robert Westfall ,  Andres Almeida Senatore ,  Daniel Boccuccia ,  Siddharthan Selvasekar

IPC: B60R7/04 ,  B60N2/856 ,  B60N2/015 ,  B60N2/06 ,  B60N2/30 ,  B60N2/02

Abstract: A vehicle module system is disclosed. The system includes a track assembly operably coupled with a body of a vehicle. One or more modules may be removably and slidably coupled with the track assembly. The modules include base structure defining an attachment point. A rail feature is disposed along a bottom portion of the base structure. An attachment feature having a retainer for removably coupling to the attachment point to the base structure.

公开(公告)号：US10889193B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-12

申请号：US16217811

申请日：2018-12-12

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Christopher Robert Westfall ,  Rathi Kannan Munukur ,  Christopher W. Bell ,  John Paul Gibeau

IPC: B60L53/14 ,  B60L53/35 ,  H02J50/90 ,  B60L53/16 ,  B60L53/30 ,  H02J7/34

Abstract: An electrically-propelled vehicle includes a traction battery and a conductive charging pad disposed beneath the vehicle and electrically coupled to the battery. The charging pad is configured to transfer power from at least one contact extension disposed at a charge station to charge the battery. A height from ground of the charging pad is configured to cause electrical engagement of the contact extension as a result of the vehicle entering a parking space proximate the charge station.

公开(公告)号：US20190338942A1

公开(公告)日：2019-11-07

申请号：US15971433

申请日：2018-05-04

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Christopher Robert Westfall

IPC: F21V33/00 ,  B60Q3/12 ,  F24F13/32 ,  F24F7/04

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for distributing indirect lighting and airflow to an individual passenger in a motor vehicle. That apparatus includes a vent body having an air inlet and an air outlet. An air valve is carried on the vent body. The air valve is displaceable between an open position and a closed position. A flexible air guide carried on the vent body is adapted to direct air from the air outlet toward the individual passenger.

公开(公告)号：US20190255985A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-22

申请号：US15899134

申请日：2018-02-19

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Christopher Robert Westfall

IPC: B60P7/08 ,  E05B19/00 ,  B65D63/14

Abstract: A cargo management system includes a support, having a plurality of receivers, a key, including a tongue that may be inserted into one receiver of the plurality of receivers and a locking mechanism releasably securing the key to the support and the tongue in the receiver. A first point of a strap is captured between the tongue and the receiver and extended over the cargo to be transported. A second key is then inserted into a second receiver to secure a second point of the strap and thereby hold the cargo in position on the support.

公开(公告)号：US12179707B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-31

申请号：US18220438

申请日：2023-07-11

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Christopher Robert Westfall ,  John Granger Opfer ,  Adam C. Carlson ,  Matthew Williams ,  Samuel Martin Hoff

IPC: B60R7/04 ,  B60R5/04

Abstract: A vehicle storage system includes a base that is configured to be disposed on seating assemblies within a rear seating space. A first partition is coupled to the base, and the first partition extends along a first edge of the base. A second partition is spaced from the first partition. The second partition is coupled to the base and extends along a second opposing edge of the base. A cross member is coupled to a top edge of each of the first partition and the second partition. The cross member extends adjacent to a headliner.

公开(公告)号：US20230347829A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-02

申请号：US18220438

申请日：2023-07-11

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Christopher Robert Westfall ,  John Granger Opfer ,  Adam C. Carlson ,  Matthew Williams ,  Samuel Martin Hoff

IPC: B60R7/04

CPC classification number: B60R7/043

Abstract: A vehicle storage system includes a base that is configured to be disposed on seating assemblies within a rear seating space. A first partition is coupled to the base, and the first partition extends along a first edge of the base. A second partition is spaced from the first partition. The second partition is coupled to the base and extends along a second opposing edge of the base. A cross member is coupled to a top edge of each of the first partition and the second partition. The cross member extends adjacent to a headliner.