ice-capades Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Future Ford Pickups May Get Extendable Rail Assembly https://fordauthority.com/2023/04/future-ford-pickups-may-get-extendable-rail-assembly/ Ford Motor Company has filed a patent for an extendable rail assembly that could be used in future Ford trucks, Ford Authority has learned. The patent was filed on October 19th, 2021, published on April 20th, 2023, and assigned serial number 0118953. As is the case with some of the aforementioned patents, this new filing outlines a new way to increase the cargo carrying capabilities of future Ford pickups, this time by using a rail assembly that actually retracts into the bed of a pickup, storing it out of the way when it’s not needed. When users need the rails to store or secure cargo, they can easily extend from that retracted position, as we can see in these patent drawings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 That's cool! That would give you some place high to tie your tall items down and keep them in place. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 This makes more sense of a system I saw in a focus group a few months ago. Picture 3 removable panels sitting atop the rails. Each one can be removed independently and used as a table or bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 1 hour ago, akirby said: This makes more sense of a system I saw in a focus group a few months ago. Picture 3 removable panels sitting atop the rails. Each one can be removed independently and used as a table or bench. Similar to a 3 piece bed cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Now that is innovative. But looking at it, it makes you wonder why it took so long for them to come up with that idea. Very cool. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Can use it as a clothes hanger for people who live off the grid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slemke Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 On 4/21/2023 at 11:41 AM, silvrsvt said: Can use it as a clothes hanger for people who live off the grid Not a bad idea for camping, either. Hang the wet gear over the rails to dry. I was thinking they could be used as a frame for a fabric topper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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