Body body joining structure

By designing the body engaging structure of the detachable drive module and space module, the problem of high cost of replacing the body structure when the PBV custom service type changes is solved, and the space utilization and mobility convenience of traditional mobile houses are improved.

CN119911333APending Publication Date: 2025-05-02HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202411475250.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-10-31
Filing Date
2024-10-22
Publication Date
2025-05-02

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Technical Problem

The prior art is difficult to effectively reduce the cost of replacing the body structure when the type of customized service based on dedicated vehicles (PBV) changes, and traditional mobile houses have problems such as narrow space and difficulty in moving after installation.

Method used

A engaging structure of the vehicle body is designed, including a detachable drive module and a space module. The space module can be moved independently and engaged with the drive module. The modules are coordinated by a sensor control unit to realize autonomous driving and space expansion.

Benefits of technology

It realizes flexible replacement of the body structure and effective utilization of resources, reduces initial cost and tire flat points problems, and improves the space utilization and mobility convenience of traditional mobile houses.

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Abstract

A vehicle body joining structure includes: a driving module detachably mounted at a front portion of a lower vehicle body of a vehicle; and a space module detachably mounted on the lower vehicle body, in which the space module is selected from a plurality of space modules of different shapes, is engageable with the lower vehicle body, is movable independently, and is engageable to the drive module to move in groups with the drive module, and the space modules can be interchanged with other space modules selected according to the shapes and purposes of the space modules in the plurality of space modules with different shapes.
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[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2023-0147708, filed on October 31, 2023, which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The invention relates to a joint structure of a vehicle body. Background Art

[0004] The automotive industry has recently introduced a new vision of future mobility to enable dynamic, people-centric future cities. One of these future mobility solutions is the Purpose-Built Vehicle (PBV), a purpose-based mobility vehicle.

[0005] An example of a PBV may be an environmentally friendly mobile vehicle based on an electric vehicle (EV). The PBV may provide various customized services to users through autonomous driving, whether unmanned or manned, during transportation from a departure point to a destination.

[0006] The body of a PBV may include an underbody (also referred to in the industry as a chassis frame, rolling chassis, or skateboard), and an upper body assembled to the underbody.

[0007] Here, the upper body may have various forms based on the type of customized service of the PBV. For example, the PBV may be used as a call-type vehicle, in which a cabin is provided at the front and rear of the upper body. Also, the PBV may be used as a cab-type vehicle, in which a cab is provided only at the front of the upper body. Also, the PBV may be used as a delivery-type vehicle having a cabin (or drive module) at the front of the upper body and a luggage room (or space module) at the rear.

[0008] According to the conventional technology, as described above, the cost of changing the upper vehicle body structure may increase based on various customized services of PBV. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a vehicle body joint structure that can be changed into various types of vehicle bodies based on the customized service type of PBV. Summary of the invention

[0009] The present invention relates to a vehicle body joint structure, and a specific embodiment relates to a vehicle body joint structure, which may include a drive module and a space module in a private vehicle (PBV).

[0010] An embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle body joint structure, wherein a drive module and a space module of the vehicle body can be detachable, the space module can be used as a detachable structure for various purposes and recycled, and the drive module can be detached during vehicle driving.

[0011] According to one embodiment, a vehicle body joining structure is provided, which includes: a drive module that can be removed from the front of the lower body of the vehicle; and a space module that has various shapes and is detachably mounted on the lower body, wherein the space module is joined to the lower body, is capable of moving independently, is joined to the drive module to communicate / cooperate with the drive module to move in groups, and is capable of being changed and replaced based on the shape and purpose of the space module.

[0012] The lower body is equipped with at least one replaceable battery for storing energy consumed by the space module.

[0013] The space module is equipped with a detachable controller, which controls the devices installed on the lower body, the drive module or the space module and performs calculations on the devices.

[0014] The space module is equipped with a detachable integrated thermal management device, which is arranged outside the space module and can perform cooling, heating and air conditioning in the space module, or cool the devices in the space module.

[0015] The space module is equipped with cameras for closed-circuit television (CCTV) and autonomous driving; space lighting devices for external lights and flashlights; and a solar roof for converting light energy into electricity.

[0016] The structure also includes a detachable dolly integrated module, which is disposed at the front of the lower vehicle body and driven by an in-wheel motor to move the space module when the space module is mounted on the lower vehicle body.

[0017] The trolley integrated module may include trolley autonomous driving electronic devices that enable low-speed autonomous driving and propulsion.

[0018] The structure also includes a rear wheel suspension device, which is provided at the rear of the lower vehicle body or the rear of the drive module and enables the space module to move.

[0019] The driving module includes a driving autonomous driving device and a driving lighting device which enable the driving module to travel and drive autonomously.

[0020] The space module is equipped with external air bags to absorb shock when the drive module and the space module collide with each other.

[0021] In the space module, additional space modules are connected to the sides of the space module by lateral connecting structures.

[0022] The rear wheel suspension device and the trolley integrated module are sequentially coupled to the rear of the driving module.

[0023] The driving module sensor is arranged at the rear of the driving module, and the space module sensor is arranged at the front of the space module. The distance and angle signals between the driving module and the space module are measured by mutual sensing of the driving module sensor and the space module sensor to be transmitted to the sensor control unit.

[0024] The sensor control unit controls the motor and wheels provided on the drive module according to the measured distance and angle signals.

[0025] The additional space module is also arranged at the rear end of the space module, wherein the additional space module is installed with an additional trolley integrated module and a rear wheel suspension device, and a rear connecting structure is installed between the space module and the additional space module and at the upper end of the detachable trolley integrated module to move the space module.

[0026] The space modules are used as expansion spaces by connecting them in a row or at right angles to each other using a connecting structure.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the completed structure can be standardized and used in various spaces, can be used for various purposes through subscription services, and can also be used for access services such as banking, libraries, healthcare, shopping, etc.

[0028] Furthermore, by applying a combination of reusable drive modules and trolley integrated modules, resources can be used efficiently.

[0029] Furthermore, unlike a camper van that is used only during camping and is stored separately, by applying a space module that can be used even when the vehicle is stopped, the parking space can be used as a living space.

[0030] Tires, suspension and drive units can be installed only when necessary, increasing initial cost and flat spot issues on tires.

[0031] The space modules can be assembled with each other and easily moved by a driving device arranged underneath them to achieve automatic assembly, thereby improving the shortcomings of traditional mobile houses, such as narrow space and difficulty in moving after installation.

[0032] In addition, when applied to transportation vehicles such as articulated buses or bimodal trams, embodiments of the present invention can address the inefficiency problems that occur when the number of transport vehicles is based on time zones but not simultaneously in a variable manner by adding connection modules, and can improve turning radius, driving ability, climbing performance and other issues through the steering and drive functions of the trolley integrated module. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a joining structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a space module joined to a lower vehicle body in a joining structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a method of joining an additional space module to a space module using a lateral connection structure in a joining structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing a dolly integrated module installed at the front part of the lower vehicle body in the vehicle body joint structure according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing a driving module in a joint structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention, the driving module including an autonomous driving device and a lighting device;

[0038] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram showing an external airbag installed in a space module in a joint structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a method of joining an additional space module to a space module using a rear connection structure in a joining structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing a process of joining a driving module and a rear wheel suspension device to a stopped space module in a joining structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Fig. 9 In a vehicle body joint structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 an enlarged view of section "A" to which the rear wheel suspension assembly and the front portion of the lower body are joined;

[0042] Fig.10 In a vehicle body joint structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 An enlarged view of section "B" in FIG. 1 , to which the drive module and the front portion of the lower body are connected;

[0043] Fig.11 is a schematic diagram showing a process of joining a trolley integrated module and a rear wheel suspension device to a space module in a joining structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Fig.12 In a vehicle body joint structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig.11 An enlarged view of the "C" section, to which the trolley integrated module and the front portion of the lower vehicle body are connected;

[0045] Fig.13 is a schematic diagram showing a process of controlling module positions through detection of a drive module sensor and a space module sensor in a joint structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Fig.14 is a schematic diagram showing that a virtual trolley integration module is further provided between a space module and an additional space module in a vehicle body joint structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Fig.15 In a vehicle body joint structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig.14 An enlarged view of a portion "D" in which a trolley integrated module, a drive module and a rear wheel suspension device are joined to each other;

[0048] Fig.16 It is shown Fig.15 Bottom view of the.

[0049] The following reference numerals may be used in conjunction with the accompanying drawings to describe various features of embodiments of the present invention, wherein:

[0050] 1000: Vehicle 100: Space Module

[0051] 120: Camera 130: Space lighting device

[0052] 140: Solar roof 150: External airbag

[0053] 161, 162 or 163: Space module sensor

[0054] 200: Driver module

[0055] 220: Driving autonomous driving device 240: Driving lighting device

[0056] 260: Drive striker 261, 262 or 263: Drive module sensor

[0057] 270: Rear wheel striker 300: Lower body

[0058] 320: Basic battery 330: Replaceable battery

[0059] 340: Space striker 345: Controller

[0060] 350: Integrated thermal management device 360: Space latch

[0061] 400 or 900: Additional space module 500: Lateral connection structure

[0062] 600: Trolley integrated module

[0063] 620: Autonomous driving electronic device for trolleys

[0064] 660: Carriage integrated striker 680: Carriage integrated latch

[0065] 700 or 990: Rear wheel suspension system 790: Rear wheel latch

[0066] 800: Rear connection structure 940: Sensor control unit

[0067] 950: Additional trolley integrated module 960: Motor

[0068] W: Wheel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0069] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily practice the present invention. The present invention can be implemented in various forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0070] Furthermore, in several embodiments, the same reference numerals are used to representatively describe components having the same configuration in each embodiment, and only components different from that embodiment are described in other embodiments.

[0071] It should be understood that the drawings are schematic and not drawn to scale. In order to clearly and easily interpret the drawings, the sizes and proportions of the components in the drawings are relatively enlarged or reduced. This arbitrary size is illustrative only and not restrictive. In addition, the same reference numerals are used to represent similar features of the same structure, element or component shown in two or more drawings. When describing an element as being "on" or "above" another element, it should be understood that the element can be directly "on" another element or "above" another element with a third element interposed therebetween.

[0072] The embodiment of the present invention specifically represents an embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, the schematic diagram can be modified in various ways. Accordingly, the embodiment is not limited to the specific shape of the parts shown, and can include shapes modified during production, for example.

[0073] Hereinafter, a joining structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0074] Figure 1 Schematic diagram schematically showing a joining structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] refer to Figure 1 , the joint structure of the vehicle body of the vehicle 1000 according to one embodiment of the present invention can be applied to, for example, a purpose-based mobile vehicle (or a private vehicle, hereinafter referred to as a “PBV”).

[0076] The PBV can be used as a living module vehicle based on an electric vehicle, which provides users with various customized services during the trip from a departure place to a destination.

[0077] In one embodiment, the PBV can be manufactured in a single-box design with a large interior space. In addition, the PBV can also apply face-to-face seats to the interior space.

[0078] The PBV's body was suitable for small-volume production of various vehicle models with a small number of components and could be manufactured in a variety of shapes and sizes.

[0079] In addition, the body of the PBV may include a skateboard-type lower body 300 (generally referred to as a “rolling chassis” or a “chassis frame” by those skilled in the art), and upper bodies 100 and 200 assembled to the lower body 300 .

[0080] The lower body 300 may be mounted with components such as a battery assembly or a driving motor, etc. In addition, the upper body 100 or 200 may be a body-in-white (BIW) coupled to the lower body 300 and may include a spacious passenger compartment or a luggage room.

[0081] The joining structure of the vehicle body according to one embodiment of the present invention may be a structure in which an upper vehicle body of various shapes and purposes is applied to a lower vehicle body based on a customized service type of PBV.

[0082] To this end, the joint structure of a vehicle body according to one embodiment of the present invention may be an upper vehicle body, and includes a driving module 200 and a space module 100 .

[0083] In one embodiment of the present invention, the driving module 200 may include a cab-type front compartment. The driving module 200 may be detachable from the front of the lower vehicle body 300 .

[0084] In one embodiment of the present invention, the space module 100 may include a rear cabin or a luggage room. The space module may be disposed on the top of the lower vehicle body and may be detached from the rear of the drive module.

[0085] Here, the space module 100 can be detached in a vertical direction from the rear upper portion of the lower vehicle body 300. In addition, the space module 100 can be detached in a front-rear direction of the vehicle body from the rear portion of the driving module 200. The space module 100 can be manufactured in various shapes based on the purpose of the PBV.

[0086] The space modules 100 may be coupled to the lower vehicle body 300 , independently move, coupled to and communicate / cooperate with the driving module 200 , thereby moving in groups, and changed and replaced based on the shape and purpose of the space modules 100 .

[0087] Figure 2FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a space module joined to a lower vehicle body in a joining structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0088] refer to Figure 2 , the lower body 300 may be installed with at least one removable battery 320 or 330 for storing energy consumed by the space module 100. The battery may include a basic battery 320 that stores energy consumed by the space module, and a replaceable battery 330 that can be added when a large amount of energy is consumed.

[0089] In addition, the space module 100 may be installed with a detachable controller 345 that controls and calculates devices installed at the lower body 300, the drive module 200, or the space module 100. The controller 345 may be a computer device implemented as at least one processor operating based on a set program.

[0090] In addition, the space module 100 may be provided with a detachable integrated thermal management device 350 disposed outside the space module 100. The integrated thermal management device 350 may be used for cooling, heating and air conditioning in the space module 100, or cooling an energy storage device in the space module 100, etc.

[0091] The space module 100 may be installed with a camera 120 which is used as a closed circuit television (CCTV) when the vehicle is stopped and as an autonomous driving device when the vehicle is moving. The camera 120 may be provided on an upper side of the space module 100 .

[0092] In addition, the space module 100 may be installed with a space lighting device 130 used as an external light or a flash light.

[0093] In addition, the space module 100 may be installed with a solar roof 140 which is provided on an outer surface and is used to convert light energy into electrical energy.

[0094] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a joining structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention in which an additional space module is joined to a space module by using a lateral connection structure.

[0095] like Figure 3 As shown, space modules 100 of various uses and shapes may be connected to each other to use the connected space modules 100 as an expansion space.

[0096] In the space module 100, an additional space module 400 may be connected to a side of the space module 100 by using a lateral connection structure 500. The space module 100, the lateral connection structure 500, and the additional space module 400 may be connected and communicated with each other at the connection portion.

[0097] Figure 4 1 is a schematic diagram showing a dolly integrated module installed at the front part of a lower vehicle body in a vehicle body joint structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0098] refer to Figure 4 The vehicle body joint structure according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a trolley integrated module 600. The detachable trolley integrated module 600 may be disposed at the front of the lower vehicle body 300 and may be driven by an in-wheel motor to move the space module 100 when the space module 100 is mounted on the lower vehicle body 300.

[0099] The trolley integrated module 600 may include a trolley autonomous driving electronic device 620 that can achieve low-speed autonomous driving and driving.

[0100] The joint structure may further include a rear wheel suspension device 700, which is installed at the rear of the lower body 300 and enables the space module 100 to move smoothly. The rear wheel suspension device 700 may provide a driving force, or rotate to assist the space module 100 in moving.

[0101] like Figure 4 As shown, when moving at a low speed and short distance, the space module 100 can move smoothly by using the trolley autonomous driving electronic device 620 to drive the trolley integrated module 600 and adding a rear wheel suspension device 700 placed at the rear of the lower body 300. Tires can be installed when the space module 100 moves, thereby improving the flat spot problem and maintaining the installation state of the tires when the vehicle is not parked for a long time. Therefore, the position of the space module 100 can be moved or set for sun position, crime prevention or privacy protection.

[0102] Figure 5 1 is a schematic diagram showing a driving module in a joint structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention, the driving module including an autonomous driving device and a lighting device.

[0103] refer to Figure 5 The driving module 200 may include a driving autonomous driving device 220 and a driving lighting device 240 that enable the driving module 200 to drive and drive autonomously. When the space module 100 moves a medium distance at a medium speed, the joint structure may also include a replaceable battery 320 to increase the pure electric driving range (or all-electric range (AER)).

[0104] The structure may include a driving module 200 and move it, wherein the driving module 200 includes a driving autonomous driving device 220 and a driving lighting device 240, thereby independently performing autonomous driving.

[0105] Figure 6 1 is a schematic diagram showing an external airbag installed in a space module in a joint structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0106] like Figure 6 As shown, the space module 100 may be installed with an external air bag 150 for absorbing a shock occurring when the driving module 200 and the space module 100 collide with each other.

[0107] When the space module 100 moves at high speed and over long distances, the joint structure may further include a trolley integrated module 600 that is differentiated based on the structural weight and installed at the front of the lower body 300. The vehicle may travel through communication and cooperative control among the trolley integrated module 600, the drive module 200, and the space module 100, and the vehicle may add a replaceable battery 320 by considering the all-electric range (AER).

[0108] Figure 7 FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a method of joining an additional space module to a space module by using a rear connection structure in a joining structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0109] like Figure 7 As shown, the additional space module 900 may be connected to the rear of the space module 100 via the rear connection structure 800 .

[0110] When there are more people to load or a larger space is needed after moving, the space module 100 can be moved. In this example, the space module 100 can be moved by installing the rear connection structure 800 on the trolley integrated module 600 and connecting the additional space module 900 thereto. After moving the space module 100, the additional space module 900 can be connected to the side of the space module 100, and then Figure 3 Use as shown.

[0111] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing a process of coupling a driving module and a rear wheel suspension device to a stopped space module in a coupling structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 9 In the joint structure of the vehicle body according to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 An enlarged view of the portion "A" in which the rear wheel suspension device and the front portion of the lower body are connected; and Fig.10 In a vehicle body joint structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 An enlarged view of section "B" where the drive module and the front portion of the lower body are connected to this section.

[0112] refer to Figures 8 to 10 The rear wheel suspension device 700 may be installed with a rear wheel latch 790 , and the space module 100 may be installed with a space striker 340 . The space striker 340 may be installed on the body 310 of the space module 100 .

[0113] The rear wheel suspension device 700 and the driving module 200 may be connected to each other (see Figure 8 In this state, the rear wheel suspension device 700 can be moved backward to the space module 100, and the rear wheel latch 790 and the space striker 340 can be fastened to each other, so that the rear wheel suspension device 700 can be engaged to the space module 100 (see Figure 8 position (b)).

[0114] Then, the rear wheel suspension device 700 and the space striker 340 can be released from each other, and the rear wheel suspension device 700 can thus be moved to the opposite side of the space module 100. Then, the space latch 360 and the driving striker 260 of the driving module 200 can be fastened to each other, and thus, the space module 100 and the driving module 200 can be engaged with each other (see Figure 8 The driving striker 260 may be mounted on the body 210 of the driving module 200 .

[0115] Fig.11 is a schematic diagram showing a process of joining a trolley integrated module and a rear wheel suspension device to a space module in a joining structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig.12 In a vehicle body joint structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig.11 An enlarged view of the "C" section, to which the trolley integrated module and the front portion of the lower vehicle body are joined.

[0116] refer to Fig. 9 , 11 12, the trolley integrated module 600 may be installed with a trolley integrated striker 660, and the space module 100 may be installed with a space latch 360. The trolley integrated striker 660 may be installed on the body 610 of the trolley integrated module 600.

[0117] The trolley integrated striker 660 and the space latch 360 may be engaged with each other, so that the driving module 200, the rear wheel suspension device 700 and the trolley integrated module 600 may be connected to each other (see Fig.11 In this state, the rear wheel suspension device 700 can be moved backward to the space module 100, the trolley integrated striker 660 can thus be connected to the space latch 360, and accordingly, the rear wheel suspension device 700 can be fastened to the space module 100 (see Fig.11 position (b)).

[0118] The trolley integrated latch 680 can be released from the rear wheel striker 270, thereby disengaging from the trolley integrated module 600, and the drive module 200 and the rear wheel suspension device 700 are thus moved to the opposite side of the space module 100. In addition, the rear wheel latch 790 of the rear wheel suspension device 700 and the space striker 340 of the space module 100 can be engaged with each other, and accordingly, the drive module 200 and the rear wheel suspension device 700 can be engaged to the space module 100 (see Fig.11 position (c)).

[0119] Fig.13 1 is a schematic diagram showing a process of controlling module positions by sensing of a driving module sensor and a space module sensor in a joint structure of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0120] refer to Fig.13 , the driving module sensor 261, 262 or 263 may be disposed at the rear of the driving module 200, and the space module sensor 161, 162 or 163 may be disposed at the front of the space module 100. The distance and angle signals between the driving module 200 and the space module 100 may be measured by mutual sensing of the driving module sensor 261, 262 or 263 and the space module sensor 161, 162 or 163 to be transmitted to the sensor control unit 940.

[0121] The sensor control unit 940 can control the motor 960 and the wheel W provided at the driving module 200 through the measured distance and angle signals. The angle, distance and speed of the driving module 200 can be adjusted by the movement and rotation of the wheel W, and the driving module 200 can be stably fastened to the space module 100.

[0122] Fig.14 is a schematic diagram showing a vehicle body joint structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a virtual trolley integration module is further provided between the space module and the additional space module; Fig.15 In a vehicle body joint structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig.14 An enlarged view of a portion "D" in which a trolley integrated module, a drive module and a rear wheel suspension device are joined to each other; Fig.16 It is shown Fig.15 Bottom view of the.

[0123] refer to Figures 14 to 16 , the additional space module 900 may also be disposed at the rear end of the space module 100 , and the space module 100 and the additional space module 900 may be connected to each other via the rear connection structure 800 .

[0124] A virtual trolley integration module 950 may be further disposed between the space module 100 and the additional space module 900 .

[0125] The rear wheel suspension device 700 and the front portion of the lower vehicle body 300 may be engaged with each other by fastening the rear wheel striker 270 and the trolley integrated latch 680 to each other. The trolley integrated latch 680 may be mounted on the vehicle body 610 of the trolley integrated module 600. The rear wheel striker 270 may be fastened to the trolley integrated latch 680 by its rotation. Therefore, when the driving module 200 and the space module 100 are engaged with each other, the rotation radius may be reduced by giving an angle.

[0126] As described above, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the completed structure can be standardized and used in various spaces, can be used for various purposes through subscription services, and can also be used for access services such as banking, libraries, health care, shopping, etc.

[0127] Furthermore, by applying a combination of reusable drive modules and trolley integrated modules, resources can be used efficiently.

[0128] Furthermore, unlike a camper van that is used only during camping and is stored separately, by applying a space module that can be used even when the vehicle is stopped, the parking space can be used as a living space.

[0129] Tires, suspension and drive units can be installed only when necessary, increasing initial costs and tire flat spots.

[0130] The space modules can be assembled with each other and easily moved by a driving device arranged underneath them to achieve automatic assembly, thereby improving the shortcomings of traditional mobile houses such as narrow space and difficulty in moving after installation.

[0131] Furthermore, when applied to vehicles such as articulated buses or bimodal trams, embodiments of the present invention can address inefficiencies that occur when the number of transport vehicles is based on time zones and not simultaneously by adding connection modules in a variable manner, and improve turning radius, drivability, gradeability, and other issues through the steering and drive functions of the trolley integrated module.

[0132] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and all equivalent modifications that can be easily modified by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs are intended to fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle body joint structure, the joint structure comprising: a drive module detachably mounted on a front portion of the underbody of the vehicle; as well as A space module is detachably mounted on the lower body, wherein the space module is selected from a plurality of space modules of different shapes, can be engaged with the lower body, can move independently, can be engaged to the drive module to move in groups with the drive module, and can be interchanged with other space modules of the plurality of space modules of different shapes selected according to the shape and purpose of the space module.

2. The joint structure according to claim 1, further comprising a replaceable battery mounted on the lower vehicle body, the replaceable battery being configured to store energy consumed by the space module.

3. The joint structure according to claim 1 further includes a detachable controller installed on the space module, and the detachable controller is configured to control a device installed on the lower vehicle body, the drive module or the space module, and perform calculations on the device.

4. The joining structure according to claim 1 further includes a detachable integrated thermal management device arranged on the outside of the space module, and the detachable integrated thermal management device is configured to perform cooling, heating and air conditioning in the space module, or to cool the device in the space module.

5. The joining structure according to claim 1, further comprising: a camera mounted on the space module configured to function as a closed circuit television (CCTV) and an autonomous driving device; space lighting fixtures configured for use as exterior lights and flashlights; as well as A solar roof is configured to convert light energy into electrical energy.

6. The joining structure according to claim 1, wherein: The driving module includes a driving autonomous driving device and a driving lighting device configured to enable the driving module to autonomously travel and drive. 7 . The joining structure of claim 1 , further comprising an external air bag provided on the space module, the external air bag being configured to absorb shock in a case where the driving module and the space module collide with each other.

8. The joint structure of claim 1, further comprising an additional space module connected to a side of the space module by a lateral connection structure.

9. The joining structure according to claim 1, further comprising: a drive module sensor disposed at the rear of the drive module; as well as A space module sensor is disposed at the front of the space module.

10. The joining structure according to claim 9, wherein: The distance and angle signals between the driving module and the space module are measured by mutual sensing of the driving module sensor and the space module sensor to be transmitted to a sensor controller.

11. The joining structure according to claim 10, wherein: The sensor controller is configured to control the motor and wheels provided on the driving module according to the measured distance and angle signals.

12. A vehicle body joint structure, the joint structure comprising: a drive module detachably mounted on a front portion of the underbody of the vehicle; a space module detachably mounted on the lower vehicle body, wherein the space module is selected from a plurality of space modules of different shapes, can be engaged with the lower vehicle body, can be independently moved, can be engaged with the drive module to move in a group with the drive module, and can be interchanged with other space modules of the plurality of space modules of different shapes selected according to the shape and purpose of the space module; as well as A detachable dolly integrated module is provided at the front portion of the lower vehicle body and is configured to be driven by an in-wheel motor to move the space module in a state where the space module is mounted on the lower vehicle body.

13. The joining structure according to claim 12, wherein: The detachable trolley integrated module includes a trolley autonomous driving electronic device, which is configured to enable low-speed autonomous driving and driving.

14. The joint structure according to claim 12, further comprising a rear wheel suspension device provided at a rear portion of the lower vehicle body or a rear portion of the driving module, the rear wheel suspension device being configured to enable the space module to move.

15. The joining structure according to claim 14, wherein: The rear wheel suspension device and the detachable dolly integrated module are sequentially coupled to the rear of the driving module.

16. The joint structure according to claim 14, further comprising an additional space module disposed at the rear end of the space module, wherein: The additional space module is installed with an additional trolley integrated module and the rear wheel suspension device, and wherein the space module is moved by installing a rear connection structure between the space module and the additional space module and at an upper end of the detachable trolley integrated module.

17. The joining structure according to claim 16, wherein: The space module and the additional space module are configured to be used as an expansion space by connecting the space module and the additional space module in a row or at right angles to each other using the rear connection structure.

18. The joint structure of claim 12, further comprising a replaceable battery mounted on the lower vehicle body, the replaceable battery being configured to store energy consumed by the space module.

19. The joint structure according to claim 12, further comprising a detachable controller mounted on the space module, the detachable controller being configured to control a device mounted on the lower vehicle body, the drive module or the space module, and to perform calculations on the device.

20. The joining structure according to claim 12 further includes a detachable integrated thermal management device arranged on the outside of the space module, and the detachable integrated thermal management device is configured to perform cooling, heating and air conditioning in the space module, or to cool the device in the space module.

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