Jeep designs a grille guard that converts into a bench
Grille guard protects radiator While making the vehicle look more rugged, Jeep may give them another use. The brand Stellantis has designed a grille guard that folds up to be used as a bench. This was disclosed in a patent application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on April 28, 2023, and published by the agency on October 31 this year. Jeep Grille Guard Bench Patent Pictures According to the patent document, the grille guard will be attached to the vehicle's main structure via a bracket with a pivot mechanism, allowing it to be moved from a traditional vertical position to a horizontal position for use as a bench. The design calls for a tubular structure similar to traditional grill guards, with one or more removable panels to provide a more comfortable seat. When folded down, the grille guard provides seating like an opening tailgate, but extends from the front of the vehicle instead of the…
Ford patents camera system that can tell on you
Ford may be using the system exclusively for its police fleet, but the patent application fails to clarify Ford wants to patent a system that automatically reports speeding vehicles to police. Police will then decide whether to start a pursuit of the suspect vehicle. For now, that’s all the app is. Security, closed-circuit and surveillance cameras are everywhere these days, sometimes capturing crimes in real time. If one of Ford's latest patents is approved, cameras on future vehicles could become an important tool for authorities to combat speeding. Of course, the idea raises countless questions about effectiveness, ethics, privacy, and more. The patent application, published by the Patent and Trademark Office on July 18, has a straightforward title. It's called "System and method for detecting speeding violations," and details how Ford envisions it working. The system would use onboard sensors on future Ford vehicles to detect other speeding vehicles. MORE: Is your car spying on you? If a speeding vehicle…
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