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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2022
Filed:
Aug. 13, 2020
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
David Brian Glickman, Southfield, MI (US);
Mark A. Wisneski, Dearborn, MI (US);
Lance Coley, Highland, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
This disclosure relates to a moveable reinforcement assembly for a motor vehicle, such as a motor vehicle with a front trunk (i.e., a 'frunk'). An example vehicle includes a front end assembly, a panel moveable relative to the front end assembly between a closed position and an open position, and a reinforcement assembly mounted to the panel and configured to interface with the front end assembly when the panel is in the closed position. The reinforcement assembly effectively absorbs and transfers loads applied thereto while also being moveable so as to not obstruct access to a front trunk.