Aspects of the present invention relates to an adaptable load floor assembly (2), to a vehicle storage compartment (10), to a vehicle (1) and to a control system (8) for controlling the load floor assembly (1). The vehicle (1) includes a storage compartment (10) with a load floor (20), a rear opening (11), a door (12) for selectively closing the opening (11) and a platform (3) hinged to the load floor (20) and located within the storage compartment (10) when the door (12) is closed. In use and when the door (12) is open, the platform (3) is pivotable from a retracted position in which the platform (3) partially obstructs the opening (11) and a deployed position in which the platform (3) extends out of the opening (11) to provide an extension to the load floor (20). The platform (3) is operated automatically by an actuator (5) and the free end of the platform (3) is supported by a tether (6). The vehicle (1) includes a control unit (8) for controlling the movement of the platform (3) in accordance with safety criteria to avoid damage.
Adaptable storage
2017-09-21
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B60R Fahrzeuge, Fahrzeugausstattung oder Fahrzeugteile, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen , VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR |