Transport Vehicle with an Expandable Cargo Bay™
The Transport Vehicle with an Expandable Cargo Bay™ was developed to meet the demands of the cargo market head-on. Featuring a multi-axis expandable cargo bay that adjusts in height, width, and length, this product can transform its capacity to match nearly any load. Powered by hydraulic actuators with a centralized push-button control panel, it allows operators to expand or retract the cargo space in minutes. Its modular compartments and precision guide rail system provide secure, customizable configurations, while the galvanized steel-grade housing ensures long-term durability against rust and harsh conditions. Designed to be both scalable across truck classes and versatile for commercial and military use, the Transport Vehicle with an Expandable Cargo Bay™ reduces downtime, streamlines fleet operations, and even offers a design ideal for toy and model applications.
PRODUCT FEATURES & BENEFITS
Special features
Multi-axis expandable cargo bay that extends in height, width, and length for maximum load flexibility
Hydraulically powered actuators for smooth, rapid deployment and retraction under load
Centralized electronic control panel with push-button operation
Modular design with expandable and sub-expandable compartments for mixed cargo needs
Precision guide rail and fastener system ensures secure locking and reliable alignment
Compact travel footprint with large, expanded capacity for road efficiency and site versatility
Scalable platform adaptable to light, medium, and heavy-duty truck chassis
Built with galvanized steel-grade housing to maximize durability and resist rust, corrosion, and harsh environmental conditions
Rapid reconfiguration reduces downtime between military missions or cargo delivery runs
Maintenance-friendly layout with easy access to actuators and guide systems
Built-in fastener rails for tie-downs, shelving, or mission-specific equipment integration
Easy to add weatherproofing and sealing options for sensitive or climate-controlled cargo
Reduces fleet size and operational costs by covering multiple payload profiles with one vehicle
Versatile platform engineered for both commercial logistics and military mission requirements
Able to minimize design to make the product ideal for toy, RC, and model manufacturers
PRODUCT DETAILS
The Transport Vehicle with an Expandable Cargo Bay™ is engineered from the ground up as a rugged, mission-ready expandable cargo system. The core structure uses a galvanized steel-grade housing to maximize durability and resist rust, corrosion, and harsh environmental exposure. Precision guide rails and an integrated fastener-rail system form the mechanical backbone, keeping sliding panels square, aligned, and positively locked under vibration and heavy loads. This structural approach lets the Transport Vehicle with an Expandable Cargo Bay™ offer a compact travel footprint yet deliver a substantially larger usable bay when deployed. This makes this product ideal for operators who need high capacity on-site but low drag and profile on the road.
At the heart of the Transport Vehicle with an Expandable Cargo Bay’s™ motion is a hydraulically powered actuation suite paired with intelligent electronics. Telescoping hydraulic actuators handle the heavy lifting for height, width, and length expansion while digital valves and pressure sensing keep motions smooth and controlled. A centralized electronic control panel provides push-button operation and status readouts. The guide-rail geometry and fastener engagement are engineered for repeatable alignment so that every deployment results in consistent sealing, load-bearing capacity, and tie-down integrity
The Transport Vehicle with an Expandable Cargo Bay™ is simple and easy to operate through a system of hydraulic actuators connected to guide rails and slidable panels that allow the cargo bay to expand or contract along multiple axes. When activated, the actuators extend or retract the panels in coordination with the guide-rail system, ensuring proper alignment and secure engagement. Fastener rails and locking members hold the panels in place once extended, maintaining structural integrity under load and vibration. The expansion and retraction process is managed through an electronic control panel, which allows the operator to initiate and monitor movements. This design enables the cargo housing to transition between a compact form for travel and an expanded form for increased capacity with consistent and reliable operation.
This product’s modularity opens immediate practical use-cases. For commercial fleets, one example is a regional carrier that carries palletized goods one day with the expanded width and length, then retracts for densely packed urban multi-stop deliveries the next. This sizing flexibility reduces deadhead trips and the need for multiple vehicle types. In military logistics, the Transport Vehicle with an Expandable Cargo Bay™ can convert from a troop-transport footprint to a palletized resupply bay or a communications or equipment shelter in the field, with rapid reconfiguration between mission legs. Emergency response teams can deploy a mobile clinic or supply hub at disaster sites, using the built-in fastener rails for shelving, stretchers, or refrigeration modules. And because the mechanism is scalable and the design can be minimized accordingly, toy and model manufacturers can create functional replicas that demonstrate these engineering concepts at consumer scale.
This product’s modularity opens immediate practical use-cases. For commercial fleets, one example is a regional carrier that carries palletized goods one day with the expanded width and length, then retracts for densely packed urban multi-stop deliveries the next. This sizing flexibility reduces deadhead trips and the need for multiple vehicle types. In military logistics, the Transport Vehicle with an Expandable Cargo Bay™ can convert from a troop-transport footprint to a palletized resupply bay or a communications or equipment shelter in the field, with rapid reconfiguration between mission legs. Emergency response teams can deploy a mobile clinic or supply hub at disaster sites, using the built-in fastener rails for shelving, stretchers, or refrigeration modules. And because the mechanism is scalable and the design can be minimized accordingly, toy and model manufacturers can create functional replicas that demonstrate these engineering concepts at consumer scale.
Materials needed to produce the Transport Vehicle with an Expandable Cargo Bay™:
Galvanized steel or stainless steel
High-strength aluminum alloys
Reinforced composites or polymers
Hydraulic actuators and telescopic cylinders
Hydraulic pumps, valves, and hoses
Precision guide rails and fastener
Locking mechanisms and safety latches
Electronic control panel with buttons
Microcontrollers/PLC
Various sensors
Weatherproofing seals and gaskets
Paints, primers, and coatings
Fasteners
Bolts
Welds
Adhesives
The Transport Vehicle with an Expandable Cargo Bay™ can elevate your product portfolio to new heights. We are seeking a long-term arrangement with a company to manufacture, market, and/or distribute this new technology based on the acquisition of the intellectual property rights . Contact us below
Contact Us
Our VP of Business Development, Amy Schleicher, is ready to answer any questions you may have.
Phone: 913-201-8025
E-mail: Amy@bankonip.com
Patent Information
Patent 12,179,847
Inventor Highlight
Mr. Michael Ghaemi holds United States Utility Patent No. 12,179,847 filed on June 16th, 2022, and issued on December 31st, 2024. This patent for the Transport Vehicle with an Expandable Cargo Bay™ expires in 2042, commensurate with the filing date. This patent has 15 claims that protect the exclusive design and function of the Transport Vehicle with an Expandable Cargo Bay™.
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