The strangest car patents

Mechanical engineering is a highly competitive niche and, in order to be in demand, manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to make their car models more efficient, easier to use and more attractive to buyers. To this end, design, development and technology centers are working on pilot projects, which are often patented to protect their ideas in the future.

Many of the ideas are being implemented, but there are also those that remain at the level of ideas. We've put together the strangest patents that have been filed for you.

Perfume diffusion system

A system that releases the passengers' favorite scents inside the vehicle. The system works via a smartphone. The main task of the perforated system is to neutralize unpleasant odors in the cabin. In case the system detects an attempt to steal the vehicle, the device sprays a small amount of tear gas. Owner: Toyota Motor Corp., Year: 2017.

Electric vehicle air generator

Using the power of air to generate electricity. Such an accessory can help increase the autonomy of an electric vehicle. Although it is worth considering the negative impact on aerodynamics. Owner: Peter W. Ripley, Year: 2012

Folding telescopic tail

Of course, the idea of ​​stretching the “tail” of the car will have a positive effect on reducing the aerodynamic coefficient, although no one is sure of the practicality of such an effort. Owner: Toyota Motor Corp, Year: 2016.

Hood

Something like the sticky paper used for insects, the hood of a car will hold a pedestrian in the event of a collision, avoiding more serious injury. Owner: Google LLC & Waymo LLC, Year: 2013.

Laser windshield cleaning

A laser system that will replace traditional wipers by cleaning the windshield from rainwater. Owner: Tesla, Year: 2016.

Asymmetric machine

The idea is to expand the possibilities of personalizing the appearance of the car, which would create a different design for each side. Owner: Hangu Kang, Year: 2011.

Rotating luggage "racetracks"

A treadmill that connects the luggage compartment to the vehicle cab. Using it, passengers have easy access to their luggage without leaving the vehicle and opening the trunk. Owner: Ford Global Technologies LLC, Year: 2017.

Built-in bike

In a busy area where it will be difficult to drive a car, the developers suggest just park the car and change to a bicycle. But it will be stored inside the car, but not in the trunk. Owner: Ford Global Technologies LLC, Year: 2016.

Flying car wash (drone)

Autonomous drone. who can wash the car without making any movements. Something like an automatic washing machine, but without the need to install it. Owner: BMW, Year: 2017.

"Aerocar"

A flying car made of materials that change shape and facilitate the transition from road to air mode. Owner: Toyota Motor Corp, Year: 2014.

Mobile meeting room

Part of the car, with the ability to turn into an autonomous vehicle for business meetings on the go. Owner: Ford Global Technologies LLC, Year: 2016.

Headlight for "communication" with pedestrians

A device that displays pedestrian signals on the road so that they can cross intersections more safely. Owner: LLC "Watz", Year: 2016.

The front of the car that rotates

Instead of conventional doors, the entire front of the car rotates to make it easier for passengers to enter and leave the passenger compartment. Owner: Alamagny Marcel Antoin Clement, Year: 1945.

Vertical parking

The idea of ​​car parking in order to maximize the use of space in densely populated areas. Owner: Leander Pelton, Year: 1923.

Coffee maker for car

A device for grinding and brewing coffee directly in the car. Owner: Philip H. English, year: 1991.

Portable car toilet

A system that allows passengers to cope with the need for a special compartment in the car without stopping the movement of the car. Owner: Jerry Paul Parker, Year: 1998.

Cute seat belt

A plush animal that is worn on a seat belt and allows children to hug it while traveling. Owner: SeatPets LLC, year: 2011.

 Rear seat space divider

A portable partition for the rear seats, which helps children protect their personal space and not quarrel with each other. Owner: Christian P. von der Heide, Year: 1999.