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Ford Patents Foldable Sleep Platform and Roof Tent for Bronco

04.09.2026 20:42 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Ford Patents Foldable Sleep Platform and Roof Tent for Bronco
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Ford filed a patent for Bronco sleep accessories, including a foldable platform and roof tent with interior access. The application covers heated mattress and solar panels.

Ford has filed a patent application (US 2026/0233661 A1) for accessories that turn the Bronco SUV into a sleeping space. The first solution is a foldable platform that levels the area behind the front seats. The second is a tent mounted on the removable roof, accessible from the cabin.

According to the application, filed on August 13, the system includes a heated inflatable mattress and options for two sleeping spots below and two above, as well as cargo shelves and solar panels. Ford notes that filing patents is common practice to protect ideas, and the patent may be aimed at protecting the concept rather than production.

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Ford Patent Filing Shows Pop-Top Camper, Foldable Sleep Platform

04.09.2026 GearJunkie ISL Original source

Ford Patent Describes Sleeping Arrangements for Bronco

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