Storage unit with adjustable volume

By designing foldable and expandable rigid storage units, the problems of cumbersome installation and space occupation of rear cargo box closure devices in light trucks are solved, achieving flexible volume adjustment and a simple user experience.

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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2022555998
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2020-03-19
Filing Date
2021-03-18
Publication Date
2026-07-01
Estimated Expiration
2041-03-18

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The installation and removal of the rear cargo box closure device on existing light trucks is cumbersome, takes up space and affects loading, and cannot adjust the volume according to cargo requirements.

Method used

A foldable and expandable rigid storage unit, comprising a front wall, rear wall, side walls, and top wall, is designed and hinged together. It can be manually or automatically adjusted to the desired volume and is suitable for vehicle platforms.

Benefits of technology

The storage unit occupies minimal space when not in use, and its volume can be adjusted as needed when in use, simplifying the installation and removal process without affecting cargo loading.

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Abstract

A rigid expandable storage unit comprising a front wall and a rear wall positioned adjacent to the front wall in a folded state and configured to be deployed opposite the front wall, the rear wall having an opening configured to be covered. Side walls made of at least one section are provided, positioned adjacent to the front wall in the folded state and extending between the front and rear walls in the deployed state. A roof is positioned adjacent to the front wall in the folded state and extends to enclose a volume formed between the front, rear, and side walls. In the folded state, the expandable storage unit occupies a minimal area of ​​the surface or platform on which it is mounted, and transformation of the storage unit from the folded state to the deployed state and vice versa can be handled manually or automatically.
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