DEPLOYABLE AERODYNAMIC BED COVER SYSTEM

An active bed cover system (410) having at least one deployable panel (422) and at least one actuator (30). The deployable panel (422) extends and retracts based on vehicle requirements and provides reduction in vehicle drag, thereby reducing emissions and improving fuel economy. Additionally, it al...

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Main Authors POVINELLI, Anthony, J, MATTHEWS, Martin, R
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 18.10.2023
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Summary:An active bed cover system (410) having at least one deployable panel (422) and at least one actuator (30). The deployable panel (422) extends and retracts based on vehicle requirements and provides reduction in vehicle drag, thereby reducing emissions and improving fuel economy. Additionally, it allows for the system to retract within the tailgate (20) and/or cargo bed liner allowing for access to the bed and improved usability and aesthetics. The active bed cover provides a fully deployable system with object detection, declutching of the actuator to help prevent damage, and communication with the vehicle to determine proper deployment and function.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20200199742