Social project · logistics · pilot

Expanding hitch box

A hitch box that can open up more room for luggage and a simple work space.

Pilot · partners wanted

Problem

Aid actions and field events often lack space for equipment. Fixed trailers can be too large and the boot too small.

Solution

We are preparing a pilot of an expanding hitch box: compact in transit, expanding upward and rearward on site. With partners we set safe-use rules. Structural details are discussed away from the public site.

Your role

  • Aid / event logistics partner
  • Transport and equipment-care volunteer
  • Load-safety coordinator

Aid actions and field events often lack space for equipment. Fixed trailers can be too large and the boot too small.

We are preparing a pilot of an expanding hitch box: compact in transit, expanding upward and rearward on site. Structural details are discussed away from the public site.

Who it is for

  • Aid organisations and field volunteers
  • Local event organisers
  • Volunteer fire brigades and civilian services
  • Logistics and transport volunteers

First stage

  • Pilot scenario with one logistics partner
  • Safe expand-and-stow procedure
  • Small load test with feedback
  • Agree on how to run it with the partner

Foundation model

The foundation prepares the programme, pilot rules and partner cooperation under a social licence for the variable-shape volume family. The field partner handles safe use on site. Technical details and contracts are discussed off the public site.

How you can help

Choose how to get involved - email or (soon) online form.

Volunteering

We are looking for volunteers: logistics, transport, documentation and field support (2–5 people).

Placements, theses and research

For outstanding candidates: placements in every format (on-site, remote, hybrid), research commissions, sponsorship of engineering, master's and doctoral theses, and joint research with a university.

Waitlist

Updates for aid organisations and fire brigades.

Donate to the pilot

Support preparation of the first stage and materials for participants.

Pilot partner

Aid organisation, fire brigade or municipality - joint hitch-logistics scenario.

Partners sought

Aid organisations

Aid organisations

Volunteer fire brigades and civilian services

Volunteer fire brigades and civilian services

Event organisers

Event organisers

Local government units

Local government units

Action plan

30 days

  • Publish the card and call for logistics partners
  • Draft safe-expand procedure

90 days

  • Pilot protocol with one partner
  • Load test with a small group
  • Draft partner note

Example social uses

  • Moving gear to an aid action without a large trailer
  • A simple work space at a local event
  • Logistics support for fire brigades and volunteers
  • Safe loading and unloading drills

Partnership

We seek partners for the pilot: aid organisations, fire brigades and event organisers. The partner handles safe use; the foundation prepares the programme and cooperation rules.
  • Aid organisations
  • Volunteer fire brigades and civilian services
  • Local event organisers
  • Local government units

We are looking for volunteers and academic partners

Across all foundation projects we seek volunteers for field work, documentation, education, logistics and participant care.

For outstanding candidates we offer placements in every format: on-site, remote and hybrid, as well as research commissions, sponsorship of engineering and master's theses, doctoral work and joint research with universities and student research groups.

Write to foundation@aimindllc.com with a short note on your interests and availability.

Foundation licence - variable-shape volumes

The LEGACY AND INNOVATION foundation declares a licence from the inventor for the family of solutions known as variable-shape volumes (including MFE - Mobile Frame Extension), for statutory pilots.

We describe the family and social uses - not a product catalogue and without disclosing protected design details. Licence contracts and UPRP documentation are discussed individually with partners.

Selected rights (editorial description): e.g. PL 241247 B1 (method of changing building surfaces of volume structures using an expandable frame). Rights overview: UPRP PDF.

Download UPRP rights overview (PDF)