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US 11,904,742 B2Granted
Autonomous vehicle configurable for transportation of passengers and cargo
AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC
InventorsMichael John Harmon, Robert Walker
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Abstract
This disclosure relates to an autonomous vehicle configurable for transportation of either passengers, cargo, or both. The various aspects of this disclosure, which include moveable seat assemblies, a door arrangement, and storage bins, among other things, provide the vehicle with increased functionality and versatility, leading to more efficient vehicle use.
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A vehicle, comprising:
- an interior space between a floor and a ceiling vertically spaced-apart from the floor;
- and
- a seat assembly configurable between a seating position in which the seat assembly provides at least one seat and a stowed position in which the seat is stowed adjacent the ceiling, wherein the seat assembly is configured such that moving the seat assembly from the seating position to the stowed position includes raising the seat along a linear path of movement, wherein the linear path of movement is inclined relative to a true vertical direction;
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- a lift assembly configured to lift the seat assembly along the linear path of movement, wherein the lift assembly includes a shaft having a central axis arranged along the linear path of movement, and a carriage connected to the seat assembly and configured to travel along the shaft.
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