Shyft Group has been granted a patent for a cargo vehicle with a unique bulkhead door system. The design includes upper and lower bulkhead door bearing slide assemblies that allow for smooth movement of the door between open and closed positions. GlobalData’s report on Shyft Group 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 Shyft Group, Intelligent access control systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. Shyft Group's grant share as of February 2024 was 88%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Cargo vehicle with movable bulkhead door bearing slide assembly
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11926367B2) discloses a cargo vehicle with a unique design featuring a bulkhead with an opening and a movable bulkhead door that can be opened and closed. The bulkhead door is equipped with upper and lower bulkhead door bearing slide assemblies, each including carriages that allow for movement between extended and retracted positions. The lower bulkhead door bearing slide assembly also includes a float assembly to facilitate downward movement. Additionally, the patent describes the use of pins and bushings for coupling the components and ensuring smooth operation.
Furthermore, the patent details the arrangement of ball bearings in the slide assemblies, emphasizing their vertical orientation in the upper bulkhead door bearing slide assembly and transverse orientation in the lower bulkhead door bearing slide assembly. The design also includes a driver compartment, a cargo compartment, and the positioning of the bulkhead between these compartments. The patent highlights the perpendicular orientation of the upper and lower bulkhead door bearing slide assemblies, enhancing the functionality of the cargo vehicle. Overall, the patent showcases a novel cargo vehicle design with innovative features aimed at improving efficiency and ease of use in cargo transportation.
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