Canoo. has been granted a patent for a reconfigurable electric truck body featuring a front trunk that converts into a worktable, an extendable bed with barn door tailgates, a foldable sidewall table, and a side step with a sliding drawer. These elements enhance functionality and cargo accessibility. GlobalData’s report on Canoo gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Canoo, Battery pack swapping was a key innovation area identified from patents. Canoo's grant share as of July 2024 was 63%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Reconfigurable electric truck body with extendable features
The granted patent US12030558B2 outlines a versatile vehicle body design that incorporates multiple functional features aimed at enhancing utility and convenience. Key components include a front trunk that transforms into a worktable when its cover is rotated down, an extendable bed with barn door tailgates that can enclose an extended cargo area, and a sidewall table that unfolds from the bed's sidewall. Additionally, the design features a sliding drawer with a retractable cover that serves as a side step, equipped with an anti-skid surface for safety. The extendable bed can be adjusted between retracted and extended positions, while the barn door tailgates and inner gates provide flexible access to the cargo area.
Further specifications detail the functionality of the front trunk, which includes a storage space with a movable cover that can also serve as a worktable surface. This cover features panels that can be adjusted to create an extended work surface. The trunk is equipped with electrical outlets, including USB connections, and a wireless charging pad. The cargo bed design includes a bottom surface, sidewalls, and a bed extender that can be manually adjusted. The barn door tailgates are designed for stability in various open positions, and the inner gates can pivot to enhance cargo enclosure. The sidewall of the cargo bed is also designed to create additional work surfaces through selective movement and unfolding of hinged segments, while a sliding drawer within the sidewall offers convenient storage options. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive vehicle body structure that integrates work and storage functionalities.
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