Ford invents retractable exhausts

[enzoalec92]

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38036111/ford-patent-exhaust-tips-retractable/

"Retractable Exhaust Tips Star in New Ford Patent
The point of the 'exhaust tip retract module,' or ETRM, is to protect it during off-road driving.

• Don't worry, the "where's the problem, we have a solution" squad over at Ford has been busy, apparently, with figuring out a way to make your truck's exhaust tips disappear.
• Well, at least retract back into the safety of the rear of the truck when you're going off-roading, for example, in order to allow for better departure angles.
• The idea is called ETRM, for "exhaust tip retract module," and it appears in an application Ford filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office..

It's nuts what some people will hang off of their truck's rear bumper. A new Ford patent shows that strange ideas can be a part of the entire back end of a truck. Say hello to the retractable exhaust tailpipe.

While this kind of chrome turtle head has elicited its share of ridicule online, it's not like having an exhaust tip that doesn't stick out as far is a worthless idea. Especially when installed on a truck that is going to see some off-road time, thinking about departure angles is a worthwhile experience. Ford's patent even says a system like this "reduces a probability of vehicle tailpipes contacting a ground surface in an off-road condition."

Ford calls this invention the "exhaust tip retract module," or ETRM. The idea here, as Ford takes great pains to point out in its patent application, which was published earlier in October, is not just to extend the tailpipe, but to retract it to protect it. The ETRM "enables the exhaust tips to be retracted a certain length when in an off-road mode in order to take the exhaust tips out of the way and changing the limiting component to be a rear bumper instead of the tips," the application reads, after talking about two other, similar patents for retractable exhaust tips that didn't solve the off-road problem. Ford really thinks it's solving a problem here.

What are the benefits of a tailpipe that moves instead of just building the exhaust system so that the tips don't stick out in the first place? you might ask. The obvious answer is that Ford knows how worried some truck drivers are about how they might appear to the outside world if their exhaust tips don't poke out. Or, in Ford's words, "the application of this system does not interfere with the looks, styling, or aesthetics of a vehicle."

Ford's ETRM patent was filed in both the U.S. and Europe, according to CarBuzz, which first surfaced the application, so if Ford ever wants to build a real-world ETRM, it might do so on both markets. It is worth noting, though, that a lot of European cars have faux tailpipes due to insurance policies. If the actual tailpipes are too close to the rear bumper, a small rear-end accident can cost more if the exhaust system gets damaged."

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Just like side mirrors turning into cameras and key-operated ignitions turning into start buttons, this is yet another "solution" to a problem faced by what I imagine to be virtually no one. After all, serious off-roaders would have installed skid plates and lift kits to curtail the problem, while casual drivers won't be bringing their stock Broncos to places like Moab anytime soon.

Yet, Ford went ahead and blew their R&D budget on this, just so they can likely justify jacking up the price of their trucks in the name of "innovation", just as with a certain electronics manufacturer removing features under the same guise. *cough* 🍎 *cough* 🙄

Maybe it's just me being a boomer, but the car industry always comes up with ways to make me lose faith LOL. 🤦‍♂️

 

[Watwheels]

"Hey, your exhaust pipe is having an erecctiion...is that to make up for something on your body?"

[1fast1]

48 minutes ago, Watwheels said:

"Hey, your exhaust pipe is having an erecctiion...is that to make up for something on your body?"

That's what she said. 

[kobayashiGT]

1 hour ago, enzoalec92 said:

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38036111/ford-patent-exhaust-tips-retractable/

"Retractable Exhaust Tips Star in New Ford Patent
The point of the 'exhaust tip retract module,' or ETRM, is to protect it during off-road driving.

• Don't worry, the "where's the problem, we have a solution" squad over at Ford has been busy, apparently, with figuring out a way to make your truck's exhaust tips disappear.
• Well, at least retract back into the safety of the rear of the truck when you're going off-roading, for example, in order to allow for better departure angles.
• The idea is called ETRM, for "exhaust tip retract module," and it appears in an application Ford filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office..

It's nuts what some people will hang off of their truck's rear bumper. A new Ford patent shows that strange ideas can be a part of the entire back end of a truck. Say hello to the retractable exhaust tailpipe.

While this kind of chrome turtle head has elicited its share of ridicule online, it's not like having an exhaust tip that doesn't stick out as far is a worthless idea. Especially when installed on a truck that is going to see some off-road time, thinking about departure angles is a worthwhile experience. Ford's patent even says a system like this "reduces a probability of vehicle tailpipes contacting a ground surface in an off-road condition."

Ford calls this invention the "exhaust tip retract module," or ETRM. The idea here, as Ford takes great pains to point out in its patent application, which was published earlier in October, is not just to extend the tailpipe, but to retract it to protect it. The ETRM "enables the exhaust tips to be retracted a certain length when in an off-road mode in order to take the exhaust tips out of the way and changing the limiting component to be a rear bumper instead of the tips," the application reads, after talking about two other, similar patents for retractable exhaust tips that didn't solve the off-road problem. Ford really thinks it's solving a problem here.

What are the benefits of a tailpipe that moves instead of just building the exhaust system so that the tips don't stick out in the first place? you might ask. The obvious answer is that Ford knows how worried some truck drivers are about how they might appear to the outside world if their exhaust tips don't poke out. Or, in Ford's words, "the application of this system does not interfere with the looks, styling, or aesthetics of a vehicle."

Ford's ETRM patent was filed in both the U.S. and Europe, according to CarBuzz, which first surfaced the application, so if Ford ever wants to build a real-world ETRM, it might do so on both markets. It is worth noting, though, that a lot of European cars have faux tailpipes due to insurance policies. If the actual tailpipes are too close to the rear bumper, a small rear-end accident can cost more if the exhaust system gets damaged."

 

I won't say this is a new invention at all lah. hahaha. If they can make a combustion engine without an exhaust, that's an invention. 😂

[enzoalec92]

5 minutes ago, kobayashiGT said:

I won't say this is a new invention at all lah. hahaha. If they can make a combustion engine without an exhaust, that's an invention. 😂

Can lah, just delete everything from your headers onwards and emit it straight from the cylinder head lor; guaranteed instant public enemy #1 among your neighbours!

[enzoalec92]

1 hour ago, Watwheels said:

"Hey, your exhaust pipe is having an erecctiion...is that to make up for something on your body?"

More like

"Is that your car's extendable exhaust or is it just happy to let me ride in it?" 😏

or

"Is that your car's retractable exhaust or is it just because it's really cold today?" 😂

Edited November 2, 2021 by enzoalec92
Wrong emoji and additional thought after posting LOL

[Jamesc]

I have never looked at an exhaust and thought I wish that could retract!

Its the most useless thing to put on a car.

[Jamesc]

Retractable exhaust.

That's what you always needed but just never knew.

Once you get it you will never drive a car without one in your whole life.

Edited November 2, 2021 by Jamesc

[Jamesc]

Ford should stop wasting money on electric cars and put all their R and D budget into making better retractable exhaust.

Electric cars don't need an exhaust.

Unless you connect a pipe to the back seat where my MIL sits and channel her exhaust gas away from the cabin and out the back of the car.

Edited November 2, 2021 by Jamesc

[Jamesc]

Ford invent the retractable exhaust when we moving to electric cars.

It boggles the mind.

[Volvobrick]

Not yet April 1st..... Ford is early in sharing their joke. 

[Inlinefour]

1 hour ago, Jamesc said:

Ford should stop wasting money on electric cars and put all their R and D budget into making better retractable exhaust.

Electric cars don't need an exhaust.

Unless you connect a pipe to the back seat where my MIL sits and channel her exhaust gas away from the cabin and out the back of the car.

R and D for electric car basically is Reverse and Drive 🤣🤣🤣

 

bo liao 🤫🤫🤫

[DOBIEMKZ]

1 hour ago, Jamesc said:

Ford should stop wasting money on electric cars and put all their R and D budget into making better retractable exhaust.

Electric cars don't need an exhaust.

Unless you connect a pipe to the back seat where my MIL sits and channel her exhaust gas away from the cabin and out the back of the car.

Your MIL emits toxic fume!?

[DOBIEMKZ]

1 hour ago, Jamesc said:

Ford should stop wasting money on electric cars and put all their R and D budget into making better retractable exhaust.

Electric cars don't need an exhaust.

Unless you connect a pipe to the back seat where my MIL sits and channel her exhaust gas away from the cabin and out the back of the car.

Let her emits. It can be an effective cockroach repellant.

[Jamesc]

9 minutes ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

Your MIL emits toxic fume!?

Yes poison gas.

[Jamesc]

3 minutes ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

Let her emits. It can be an effective cockroach repellant.

Some one in MCF complain got cockroach in their car.

Maybe can rent my MIL for a few hours to fumigate his car.

Since fellow MCF member can fren fren price lah.

[DOBIEMKZ]

20 minutes ago, Jamesc said:

Some one in MCF complain got cockroach in their car.

Maybe can rent my MIL for a few hours to fumigate his car.

Since fellow MCF member can fren fren price lah.

Hehe  Thanks a lot for the offer!

But do you think she can be put to better use like what this video conveys?: 

 

[Jamesc]

5 minutes ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

Hehe  Thanks a lot for the offer!

But do you think she can be put to better use like what this video conveys?: 

 

Can if your car is modified to run on natural gas.