The present invention provides a control module (10) for controlling powered operation of a platform (2) for a vehicle compartment (101) that is movable between a first position in which the platform engages a moveable structure (102) of the vehicle (100) and a second position; wherein the control module (10) is configured to control movement of the platform (2) from the second position to the first position by first controlling a powered actuation means (5) to move the platform (2) from the second position through the first position and into a third position, and then controlling the powered actuation means (5) to move the platform (2) from the third position into contact with the moveable structure (102) to thereby bring the platform (2) into the first position.

To provide a light-blocking member that can be easily folded. Wire 12 is bendable and deformable, and is attached to sheet member 11 so as to surround an outer peripheral part of substantially rectangular sheet member 11. Handle members 14 and 15 are attached to both ends of one side of sheet member 11, and are fixed to wire 12.

The invntion provides a tonneau cover device. The tonneau cover device includes a tonneau cover installed on the rear portion of the vehicle and a tonneau cover bracket attached to the rear end portion of the tonneau cover, and the tonneau cover bracket extends in the width direction of the vehicle. A columnar portion serving as a rotation axis of the tonneau cover and a handle portion arranged in front of the columnar portion in the front-rear direction of the vehicle and extending downward are included.

A tonneau system for use with a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a frame and a tonneau cover having a plurality of tonneau sections moveable between a folded position and an unfolded position. The tonneau cover includes solar energy-receiving material secured to a top exposed surface of at least two of the tonneau sections. The solar energy-receiving material moves with their corresponding tonneau sections between the unfolded and folded positions. A battery, transformer, and/or electrical cabling system may be included within the circuit for power storage and conversion.

A carrier element is configured to securely store a foldable wheelchair that is mountable in an ambulette or other vehicle without interfering with passenger space in the vehicle.

A carrier element is configured to securely store a foldable wheelchair that is mountable in an ambulette or other vehicle without interfering with passenger space in the vehicle.

A robotic vehicle includes: a robotic vehicle body defining a storage compartment; a lid for closing the storage compartment; and an opening mechanism installable on an exterior of the robotic vehicle body connecting the lid to the robotic vehicle body for actuating the lid between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the opening mechanism comprising: a semi-tubular body coupled to an outer surface of the lid, the semi-tubular body including a first rotational plate disposed at a first edge thereof; and an actuator disposed inside of the semi-tubular body and coupled to the exterior of the robotic vehicle body, the actuator being operatively coupled to an inner surface of the first rotational plate, the actuator being configured to impart a torque onto the first rotational plate, thereby causing the semi-tubular body to pivot and actuate the lid for providing access to the storage compartment.

A robotic vehicle includes: a robotic vehicle body defining a storage compartment; a lid for closing the storage compartment; and an opening mechanism installable on an exterior of the robotic vehicle body connecting the lid to the robotic vehicle body for actuating the lid between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the opening mechanism comprising: a semi-tubular body coupled to an outer surface of the lid, the semi-tubular body including a first rotational plate disposed at a first edge thereof; and an actuator disposed inside of the semi-tubular body and coupled to the exterior of the robotic vehicle body, the actuator being operatively coupled to an inner surface of the first rotational plate, the actuator being configured to impart a torque onto the first rotational plate, thereby causing the semi-tubular body to pivot and actuate the lid for providing access to the storage compartment.

A delivery container is designed to fit into the rear passenger compartment of a vehicle, such as an autonomous vehicle (AV) that makes deliveries without a human driver. The delivery container has a drawer that can move from one side of the delivery container near a first rear door to the other side of the delivery near the opposite rear door. A single load of items can be accessed from the same side of the AV, or two different loads may be accessed from the same side. The drawer can automatically or manually move items from one side of the vehicle to the other.

A cargo management system for a cargo area of a vehicle includes a first retention feature and a second retention feature. The first retention feature is formed in a first panel structure of the cargo area and adapted to support a first end of a support member. The second retention feature is formed in an opposing second panel structure of the cargo area and adapted to support an opposed second end of the support member. The first and second retention features are configured to inhibit movement of the support member in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle while also allowing the support member to move laterally past one of the first and second retention features into a space defined by a respective panel structure.