Drive module separable from a cabin and vehicle comprising the drive module

Abstract

A vehicle includes: a cabin including an inner space formed on an inner side of the cabin and an opening formed at an end portion of the cabin; and a driving module coupled to the opening of the cabin and configured to supply a driving force to the cabin, in which the driving module includes an independent space formed on an inner side of the driving module and separated from the cabin.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a drive module separable from a cabin and a vehicle including the drive module. Background Art

[0002] Traditional vehicles are used as transportation means. In recent years, due to the development of communication technology and sensing technology, an autonomous driving system that can drive a vehicle without human intervention has become a reality. Therefore, the functions of a vehicle can be further extended from a transportation means and can be transformed into a public space.

[0003] In addition, in a smart city, a vehicle can not only be used as a simple transportation means, but also as a space providing a rest area for people. In addition, vehicles can gather together to form a structure serving as a public space.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a vehicle that can provide various functions in addition to being a transportation means.

[0005] The information included in the background art of the present disclosure is only for enhancing the understanding of the general background of the present disclosure, and should not be regarded as an admission or any form of suggestion that this information constitutes the prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Aspects of the present disclosure aim to provide a vehicle configured to provide a rest area or a public space in addition to being a transportation means through a cabin and a drive module, the drive module being configured to provide driving force to the cabin and separable from the cabin.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, the above and other objects can be achieved by providing a drive module configured to be separable from or connectable to an end portion of a cabin including an internal space, and the drive module being configured to supply driving force to the cabin when connected to the end portion of the cabin, the drive module including: wheels provided to contact the ground and configured to supply driving force; and a housing in which the wheels are received and the housing including a floor formed on an inner side of the housing, the housing being connected to the end portion of the cabin, wherein the housing includes an independent space formed on the inner side of the housing and separated from the cabin.

[0008] The housing may include: a wheel housing portion configured to receive the wheels in the wheel housing portion; and a top portion formed to extend upward from the wheel housing portion.

[0009] The housing may include a slide rail provided on an inner side of its top portion, wherein the slide rail may include a display movably provided thereon and the display being configured to transmit an image.

[0010] The display can be hinged to an end portion of the slide rail so as to be rotatable about the end portion.

[0011] The display is configured as a light-shielding film when located at one end portion of the slide rail, and is configured as an electronic display screen when located at the other end portion of the slide rail, and the electronic display screen is configured to allow images to be viewed from the outside.

[0012] The housing can include a storage space provided at its upper end portion, and the storage space is configured to allow the display to be stored therein, wherein the display can slide in the storage space and can extend out of the housing to be used as a light-shielding film.

[0013] The display can be a curved display.

[0014] The housing can include a seat provided on its inner side.

[0015] The seat can be rotatably provided on the inner side of the housing by a hinge.

[0016] The floor can include a flange panel provided on its inner side, wherein the flange panel can slide from the inner side of the floor and can extend out of the outer side of the floor.

[0017] The flange panel can extend out of the outer side of the floor when the drive module and the cabin are separated from each other to expand the independent space, and can be inserted into the cabin when the drive module is coupled to the cabin.

[0018] The wheel housing portion can have a shape extending toward the cabin, and the wheel housing portion can be coupled to the cabin from the outside of the cabin.

[0019] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle is provided, including: a cabin including an internal space formed on an inner side of the cabin and an opening formed at an end portion of the cabin; and a drive module coupled to the opening of the cabin and configured to supply driving force to the cabin, wherein the drive module includes an independent space formed on an inner side of the drive module and separated from the cabin.

[0020] The drive module can include: a wheel provided to contact the ground and configured to supply driving force; and a housing in which the wheel is accommodated and which includes a floor formed on an inner side of the housing, and the housing is coupled to the opening of the cabin.

[0021] The floor can include a flange panel provided on its inner side, and the flange panel is configured to slide from the inner side of the floor to extend out of the outer side of the floor, wherein the flange panel can be inserted into the cabin in a state where the drive module is coupled to the cabin.

[0022] The housing may include: a wheel housing portion configured to receive a wheel therein; and a top portion formed to extend upward from the wheel housing portion.

[0023] The housing may include a slide rail disposed on an inner side of its top portion, wherein the slide rail may include a display movably disposed thereon and the display is configured to transmit an image.

[0024] The wheel housing portion may have a shape extending toward a chamber, the chamber may include a recessed groove that is recessed inward and formed at a lower portion of an opening, and the wheel housing portion may be inserted into the recessed groove of the chamber so that a drive module can be coupled to the chamber.

[0025] The chamber may include a lifting portion disposed at its lower portion and the lifting portion is configured to separate the chamber from the ground. Wherein, the lifting portion may extend toward the ground to raise the chamber when the drive module and the chamber are separated from each other, and may be received in the chamber when the drive module and the chamber are coupled to each other.

[0026] The chamber may have two openings respectively formed at two opposite end portions thereof, and each drive module in a pair of drive modules may be coupled to a corresponding end portion of two opposite end portions of the chamber to supply a driving force to the chamber.

[0027] The methods and apparatuses of the present disclosure have other features and advantages that will be apparent from or more particularly set forth in the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description, which are incorporated herein and together serve to illustrate certain principles of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 is a view showing a state in which a drive module is separated from a chamber according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 2 is a view showing a drive module coupled to a chamber;

[0030] Figure 3 is a view showing a drive module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 4 and Figure 5 are views each showing an arrangement of a chamber separated from a drive module;

[0032] Figure 6 is a view showing the use of a drive module separated from a chamber;

[0033] Figure 7 and Figure 8 are views each showing alongFigure 3 A sectional view taken along line A-A in [description] and showing an exemplary embodiment of a method for storing a display;

[0034] Figure 9 A view showing the sliding of the flange panel of the floor of the drive module;

[0035] Figure 10 A view showing the state in which the drive module and the cabin are coupled to each other; and

[0036] Figure 11 A view showing the lifting of the cabin in a state where the cabin is separated from the drive module.

[0037] It will be appreciated that the accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale and present a somewhat simplified representation of the various features illustrating the basic principles of the present disclosure. Specific design features of the present disclosure as included herein (including, for example, specific dimensions, orientations, positions, and shapes) will be determined in part by the particular intended application and use environment.

[0038] In the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same or equivalent parts throughout several views of the present disclosure. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0039] Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments of the present disclosure, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described below. Although the present disclosure will be described in conjunction with the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, it should be understood that this specification is not intended to limit the present disclosure to those exemplary embodiments. On the other hand, the present disclosure is intended to cover not only the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, but also various alternatives, modifications, equivalents, and other embodiments that may be included within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0040] Hereinafter, the present disclosure will be described in detail through exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numerals will be used throughout the drawings to denote the same or similar parts, and their repeated description will be omitted.

[0041] When describing the exemplary embodiments included herein, the detailed description of the known art related to the present disclosure will be omitted when it is determined that such detailed description may obscure the gist of the present disclosure. In addition, it should be understood that the drawings are shown only for the purpose of easily describing the exemplary embodiments included in this specification, and thus, the technical concepts included in this specification are not limited by these drawings. Further, it should be noted that all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives included in the drawings fall within the spirit and technical scope of the present disclosure.

[0042] Meanwhile, in the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, terms such as "first" and / or "second" may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from other components.

[0043] In this specification, unless otherwise clearly specified in the context, the singular form of an expression also includes the plural meaning.

[0044] It should be understood that expressions such as "including" and "having" in this specification are intended to indicate the existence of the indicated features, quantities, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the existence or addition of one or more features, quantities, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0045] Hereinafter, the suffixes "module", "unit", and "part" of the components used in the following description are only provided for convenience in writing this specification. Therefore, the suffixes themselves do not have important significance or functions.

[0046] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "joined" to another component, the one component may be directly connected or joined to the other component, but it should be understood that other components may exist between them. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected to" or "in direct contact with" another component, it should be understood that no other components exist between them.

[0047] To control each function, the controller may include: a communication device configured to communicate with another controller or sensor; a memory configured to store an operating system, logical commands, and input / output information; and one or more processors configured to perform determinations, calculations, etc. required to control the corresponding functions.

[0048] Figure 1 is a view showing a state in which a drive module is separated from a cabin according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 2 is a view showing the drive module coupled to the cabin, and Figure 3 is a view showing a drive module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Reference Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3, the drive module 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can be attached to the cabin 300 and can be detached from the cabin. The cabin 300 includes an internal space formed therein, and the internal space is configured such that passengers can sit therein or goods can be loaded therein. Depending on the use of the cabin, various configurations can be built into the internal space. The cabin 300 itself may not have a driving force or may have a low driving force configured to drive the cabin 300 at a speed of 30 km / h or less. Therefore, the drive module 100 can be coupled to the cabin 300 to supply a driving force to the cabin 300.

[0050] The drive module 100 can be provided with wheels 110 configured to move the cabin 300. In addition, the drive module 100 can be provided with an electric motor configured to rotate the wheels 110. The cabin 300 can include auxiliary wheels provided at its lower part and rotated by the driving of the wheels 110 of the drive module 100, where the auxiliary wheels may not be self-driven. In addition, the cabin 300 can include auxiliary wheels provided at its lower part and configured to assist the cabin in traveling at a speed of 30 km / h or less.

[0051] Meanwhile, the drive module 100 can include a power storage device provided therein and configured to supply power to the electric motor, and the cabin 300 can also include a power storage device provided therein. When the drive module 100 and the cabin 300 are coupled to each other, the power storage devices provided in the drive module 100 and the cabin 300 are also electrically connected to each other. In the manner of the present invention, the power storage device provided in the cabin 300 can supply power to the electric motor provided in the drive module 100. In addition, the power storage device provided in the cabin 300 can discharge to charge the power storage device provided in the drive module 100.

[0052] Here, known connectors can be used as a means for electrically connecting the power storage devices to each other.

[0053] The drive module 100 and the cabin 300 can be coupled to each other by mechanical means. The opening 310 of the cabin 300 and the housing 130 are coupled to each other. The housing 130 includes a wheel housing portion 135 formed to protrude toward the cabin 300, and the cabin 300 includes a recessed groove 315 formed at the lower part of the opening 310 and recessed inward. Here, the wheel housing portion 135 is inserted into the recessed groove 315 of the cabin 300 so that the drive module 100 can be coupled to the cabin 300.

[0054] In addition, known methods for connecting certain objects to each other can be used to connect the drive module 100 to the chamber 300. For example, the drive module 100 may include a protruding flange formed on one of its surfaces, and the chamber 300 may include a groove formed therein and configured to receive the flange. Here, the flange is inserted into the groove so that the drive module 100 and the chamber 300 can be mechanically connected to each other.

[0055] In addition, the drive module 100 and the chamber 300 can be connected to each other electromagnetically. That is, in order to connect the drive module 100 to the chamber 300 using electromagnetic force, an electromagnet or a magnetic material can be provided in the drive module 100 or the chamber 300.

[0056] The drive module 100 is connected to an end portion of the chamber 300. Here, a single drive module 100 can be connected to one end portion of the chamber 300, or a pair of drive modules 100 can be connected to two opposite end portions of the chamber 300. When a single drive module 100 is provided, it is desirable to provide auxiliary wheels for the chamber 300, and when each of a pair of drive modules 100 is connected to a corresponding one of the two opposite end portions of the chamber 300, the chamber 300 does not need to be provided with auxiliary wheels.

[0057] In the case where auxiliary wheels are provided in the chamber 300, even if the drive module 100 cannot be used, the chamber 300 can be moved within a certain range by human power, or the position of the chamber 300 can be accurately adjusted by directly controlling the chamber 300.

[0058] The drive module 100 may include a drive module controller for controlling the drive module 100, and the chamber 300 may include a chamber controller for controlling the chamber 300. In addition, separation / connection between the drive module 100 and the chamber 300 can be performed by each of these two controllers.

[0059] When separating the drive module 100 from the chamber 300, the drive module 100 and the chamber 300 can be separated from each other by a controller provided in the drive module 100 or the chamber 300. When connecting the drive module 100 to the chamber 300, the drive module 100 and the chamber 300 can be connected to each other by a controller provided in the drive module 100 or the chamber 300.

[0060] Control the drive module 100 to move toward the chamber 300, and adjust the distance between the drive module 100 and the chamber 300 to enter a state where the drive module 100 and the chamber 300 are connected to each other, so that the drive module 100 can be connected to the chamber 300.

[0061] Meanwhile, when the driving module 100 and the cabin 300 are coupled to each other, the vehicle can be configured to move a passenger sitting in the cabin 300 or cargo loaded in the cabin 300.

[0062] When the driving module 100 and the cabin 300 are separated from each other, each of the driving module 100 and the cabin 300 can perform the following functions.

[0063] An interior space is formed in the cabin 300. For example, as Figure 4 shown, a plurality of cabins 300 can be arranged in a straight line. Alternatively, as Figure 5 shown, a plurality of cabins 300 can be arranged in a square shape to form a common space. Referring to Figure 11 , the cabin 300 includes a lifting portion 330 provided at a lower portion of the cabin 300 and the lifting portion is configured to separate the cabin 300 from the ground. When the driving module 100 and the cabin 300 are separated from each other, the lifting portion 330 extends toward the ground to raise the cabin 300. When the driving module 100 and the cabin 300 are fully coupled to each other, the lifting portion 330 can be received in the cabin 300.

[0064] The cabin 300 can form various common spaces depending on the objects loaded in the cabin 300. For example, when the company's new promotional products are loaded in the cabin 300, the cabin 300 can be used as a pop-up store. Alternatively, when artworks are displayed in the cabin 300, the cabin can be used as an art museum. As Figure 5 shown, it is also possible to generate a space in the central portion by arranging four cabins 300 vertically and horizontally, such that the central space can be used for private purposes.

[0065] The driving module 100 supplies driving force to the cabin 300, and the driving module 100 itself also forms an independent space 150 separated from the cabin 300. As described above, the driving module 100 includes not only the function of supplying driving force to the cabin 300 but also the function of forming an independent space.

[0066] For example, as Figure 6 shown, the driving module 100 can form a private space suitable for one or two persons. By using the wheels 110 built in the driving module 100 itself, the driving module 100 can be used as an independent means of transportation.

[0067] The driving module 100 may include a balance sensor embedded therein, and the balance sensor is configured to enable the driving module 100 to move or stop stably on the ground when the driving module 100 moves or stops. In addition, when the driving module 100 is separated from the cabin 300 and stops on the ground, the driving module 100 may use a support pin provided therein, and the support pin is configured to erect the driving module 100 on the ground. Here, when the driving module 100 stops, the support pin extends toward the ground to stably support the driving module 100 on the ground.

[0068] In the manner of the present invention, when the cabin 300 and the driving module 100 are coupled to each other, the vehicle can be used as a transportation means. In addition, when the cabin 300 and the driving module 100 are separated from each other, the cabin 300 itself can form a public space, and the driving module 100 itself can provide a rest area.

[0069] Hereinafter, the configuration of the driving module 100 will be described. The driving module 100 includes wheels 110 and a housing 130, and the wheels 110 supply driving force to the driving module 100 and the cabin 300. The wheels 110 are accommodated inside the housing 130, and specifically, the wheels are accommodated in a wheel housing portion 135, and the wheel housing portion is configured to accommodate the wheels therein.

[0070] In addition, the housing 130 includes a top portion 137, which is formed to extend upward from the wheel housing portion 135 and is configured to form the top of the driving module 100 or the vehicle.

[0071] Reference Figure 3 , one surface of the housing 130 is recessed inwardly and open to form an independent space 150 in the open space. The top portion 137, the wheel housing portion 135, and the floor 133 of the housing 130 form the independent space of the housing 130. One surface of the housing 130 may be coupled to the cabin 300 to connect the internal space of the cabin 300 to the independent space 150 of the housing 130.

[0072] Figure 7 is a diagram schematically showing a cross-section taken along line A-A in Figure 3 . Reference Figure 7 , the driving module 100 may include a display 190 provided therein, and the display is configured to transmit an image. Passengers in the vehicle or the driving module 100 can watch various videos such as movies or advertisements through the display 190.

[0073] The display 190 can be set to be movable within the housing 130 of the drive module 100. The housing 130 includes slide rails 180 provided on its inner side, and the slide rails 180 are provided on the inner side of the top portion 137. The display 190 can be set to be movable along the slide rails 180. Accordingly, the display 190 can move within the section where the slide rails 180 are formed.

[0074] The display 190 can perform various functions in the drive module 100 or in a vehicle. For example, when the display 190 is located at the other end portion of the slide rails 180 in a vehicle state where the cabin 300 and the drive module 100 are coupled to each other, the display 190 is configured as an electronic display screen that allows a static image or a video image to be viewed from the outside.

[0075] In other words, the display 190 is located at the rear portion of the vehicle and is in contact with the housing 130 of the drive module 100. In the manner of the present invention, a static image or a video image can be viewed from the outside through a transparent window formed in the housing 130.

[0076] A user can input a destination of the vehicle on the display 190, can input functions of the vehicle, or can play an advertisement.

[0077] In a vehicle state where the cabin 300 and the drive module 100 are coupled to each other, when the display 190 is located at one end portion of the slide rails 180, a static image or a video image can be transmitted to a passenger sitting in the drive module 100.

[0078] As an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, in a state where the cabin 300 and the drive module 100 are separated from each other, the display 190 can be located at one end portion of the slide rails 180 to transmit a static image or a video image to a passenger sitting in the drive module 100. At this time, the display 190 can also be used as a light-shielding film. That is, the display 190 covers a part of the open portion of the housing 130, thereby providing a light-shielding film.

[0079] In addition, the display 190 can be hingedly coupled to the slide rails 180 so that the display 190 can rotate at one end portion of the slide rails 180. In the manner of the present invention, the display 190 can rotate at various angles so as to completely block light from the outside according to a user's preference.

[0080] As described above, the display 190 provided in the driving module 100 may be provided in the independent space 150. However, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing 130 may include a receiving space 160 provided therein, and the receiving space is configured to allow the display 190 to be received therein. The receiving space 160 is provided at an upper end portion of the housing 130. By sliding the display 190, the display 190 can be received in the housing 130, or the display can be used by extending the display 190 outside the housing 130.

[0081] Referring to Figure 8 , the receiving space 160 is provided in the housing 130, the slide rail 180 is provided in the receiving space 160, and the display 190 is coupled to the slide rail 180. In the manner of the present invention, the display 190 can slide on the slide rail 180 to be received in the receiving space 160. In addition, the display 190 can be used in a state of extending outside the receiving space 160. In addition, the display 190 can extend outside the receiving space 160 to be used as a light-shielding film.

[0082] The display 190 may be a curved display including a curved surface, and the shape of the receiving space 160 formed in the housing 130 may be different according to the shape of the display 190.

[0083] Meanwhile, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 6 , the housing 130 may include a seat 140 provided on its inner side, and the seat is configured to allow a passenger to sit thereon. The seat 140 may be provided on the housing 130 through a hinge so as to be rotatable inside the housing 130. Therefore, a seat 140 on which a passenger can sit may be provided in the independent space 150 of the driving module 100. In the manner of the present invention, the seat 140 in the vehicle can be provided.

[0084] In addition, the floor 133 may include a flange panel 134 provided on its inner side, and the flange panel is configured to slide from the inner side of the floor 133 to extend outside the floor 133. Referring to Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 9 , the flange panel 134 can extend outside the floor 133 when the driving module 100 and the cabin 300 are separated from each other to expand the independent space 150. That is, the flange panel 134 can extend outside the floor 133 to provide an additional independent space 150, so as to be able to provide space for the passenger's extra luggage, space for the passenger's feet, or space for the passenger's pet.

[0085] Referring to Figure 10, the flange panel 134 can be inserted into the chamber 300 when the drive module 100 and the chamber 300 are coupled to each other. In addition, when the drive module 100 and the chamber 300 are coupled, the flange panel 134 can be inserted into the chamber 300, thereby achieving a more stable connection between the drive module and the chamber in a state where the drive module 100 and the chamber 300 are coupled to each other.

[0086] When the drive module 100 and the chamber 300 are coupled to each other, the wheel housing portion 135 can be inserted into the outside of the chamber, and the housing 130 and the chamber 300 can be coupled to each other. In this case, the flange panel 134 can also be inserted into the panel insertion groove 314 formed in the chamber 300, thereby stably supporting the connection state between the drive module 100 and the chamber 300.

[0087] A vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a chamber 300 including an internal space formed on its inner side and an opening 310 formed at its end portion; and a drive module 100 coupled to the opening 310 of the chamber 300 and configured to supply driving force to the chamber 300, wherein the drive module 100 includes an independent space 150 formed on the inner side of the drive module and separated from the chamber 300.

[0088] The drive module 100 may include: a wheel 110 provided to contact the ground and configured to supply driving force; and a housing 130 in which the wheel 110 is accommodated and which includes a floor 133 formed on the inner side of the housing, wherein the housing 130 is coupled to the opening 310 of the chamber 300.

[0089] The floor 133 may include a flange panel 134 provided on its inner side and configured to slide from the inner side of the floor 133 to extend to the outside of the floor 133, and the flange panel 134 can be inserted into the chamber 300 in a state where the drive module 100 is coupled to the chamber 300.

[0090] The housing 130 may include: a wheel housing portion 135 configured to allow a wheel to be accommodated therein; and a top portion 137 extending upward from the wheel housing portion 135.

[0091] The housing 130 may include a slide rail 180 provided on the inner side of the top portion 137, and the slide rail 180 may include a display 190 movably provided thereon and configured to transmit an image.

[0092] The wheel housing part 135 may have a shape extending toward the cabin. The cabin 300 may include a recessed groove 315 that is recessed inward and formed at the lower part of the opening 310, and the wheel housing part 135 may be inserted into the recessed groove 315 of the cabin 300 so that the drive module 100 and the cabin 300 can be coupled to each other.

[0093] The cabin 300 may include a lifting part 330 provided at its lower part and configured to separate the cabin 300 from the ground. Here, the lifting part 330 may extend toward the ground to raise the cabin 300 when the drive module 100 and the cabin 300 are separated from each other, and may be received in the cabin 300 when the drive module 100 and the cabin 300 are coupled to each other.

[0094] The cabin 300 may include two openings 310 respectively formed at two opposite end parts thereof, and each drive module of a pair of drive modules 100 may be coupled to a corresponding end part of two opposite end parts of the cabin 300 to provide driving force to the cabin 300.

[0095] It is obvious from the above description that the present disclosure provides a vehicle configured to be used as a means of transportation when the cabin and the drive module are coupled to each other. In addition, when the cabin and the drive module are separated from each other, the cabin itself may form a public space, and the drive module itself may provide a rest area.

[0096] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the vehicle may be referred to based on a concept including various means of transportation. In some cases, the vehicle may be interpreted based on a concept including not only various land transportation means (such as cars, motorcycles, trucks, and buses traveling on roads), but also various means of transportation such as airplanes, drones, ships, etc.

[0097] For ease of description and to accurately define the appended claims, the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "above", "below", "upward", "downward", "front", "rear", "back", "inner side", "outer side", "inward", "outward", "interior", "exterior", "internal", "external", "forward", and "backward" are used to describe such features with reference to the positions of the features of the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the term "connection" or its derivatives refers to both direct connection and indirect connection.

[0098] The term "and / or" may include combinations of multiple related listed items or any one of multiple related listed items. For example, "A and / or B" includes all three cases, such as "A", "B", and "A and B".

[0099] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, "at least one of A and B" may refer to "at least one of A or B" or "at least one combination in a combination of at least one of A and B". Further, "one or more of A and B" may refer to "one or more of A or B" or "one or more combinations in a combination of one or more of A and B".

[0100] In this specification, unless otherwise stated, the singular expression includes the plural expression, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0101] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, it should be understood that terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to specify the presence of the features, quantities, steps, operations, elements, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and do not exclude the possibility of adding or the presence of one or more other features, quantities, steps, operations, elements, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0102] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the respective components may be combined with each other to be implemented as one component, or some components may be omitted.

[0103] For purposes of illustration and description, the foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure has been presented. These descriptions are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present disclosure to the exact forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The exemplary embodiments were chosen and described in order to explain certain principles of the present disclosure and its practical applications so that others skilled in the art may make and utilize the various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and their various alternatives and modifications. The scope of the present disclosure is intended to be defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A drive module configured to be separable from or connectable to an end portion of a cabin including an internal space, and the drive module is configured to supply driving force to the cabin when connected to the end portion of the cabin. The drive module includes: Wheels, arranged to contact the ground and configured to supply driving force; And A housing, in which the wheels are accommodated and the housing includes a floor formed on the inner side of the housing. The housing is selectively connected to the end portion of the cabin, wherein the housing includes an independent space formed on the inner side of the housing and separated from the cabin.

2. The drive module according to claim 1, wherein, The housing further includes: A wheel housing portion configured to accommodate the wheels in the wheel housing portion; and A top portion formed to extend upward from the wheel housing portion.

3. The drive module according to claim 2, Among them, The housing further includes a slide rail provided on the inner side of the top portion, and wherein a display is movably mounted on the slide rail and the display is configured to transmit an image.

4. The drive module according to claim 3, wherein, The display is hinged to an end portion of the slide rail so as to be able to rotate around the end portion of the slide rail.

5. The drive module according to claim 3, wherein, The display serves as a light-shielding film when located at a first end portion of the slide rail, and serves as an electronic display screen when located at a second end portion of the slide rail. The electronic display screen is configured to allow the image to be viewed from the outside.

6. The drive module according to claim 1, Among them, The housing further includes a storage space provided at an upper end portion of the housing, and the storage space is configured to allow the display to be stored in the storage space, and wherein the display is configured to slide in the storage space and extend out of the housing to serve as a light-shielding film.

7. The drive module according to claim 6, wherein, The display is a curved display.

8. The drive module according to claim 1, wherein The housing further includes a seat that can be seated provided on the inner side of the housing.

9. The drive module according to claim 8, wherein, The seat is rotatably provided on the inner side of the housing by a hinge.

10. The drive module according to claim 1, Among them, The floor includes a flange panel provided on the inner side of the floor, and wherein the flange panel is configured to slide out from the inner side of the floor and extend to the outside of the floor.

11. The drive module according to claim 10, wherein, The flange panel extends to the outside of the floor in response to the drive module and the cabin being separated from each other, thereby expanding the independent space, and the flange panel is inserted into the cabin in response to the drive module and the cabin being connected to each other.

12. The drive module according to claim 2, wherein, The wheel housing portion has a shape extending toward the cabin, and the wheel housing portion is connected to the cabin from the outside of the cabin.

13. A vehicle, including: A cabin, including an internal space formed on the inner side of the cabin and an opening formed at an end portion of the cabin; And A drive module selectively connected to the opening of the cabin and configured to supply driving force to the cabin. Wherein, the drive module includes an independent space formed on the inner side of the drive module and separated from the cabin.

14. The vehicle according to claim 13, wherein, The drive module further includes: Wheels, arranged to contact the ground and configured to supply the driving force; and A housing, in which the wheel is received and which includes a floor formed on an inner side of the housing, and the housing is selectively coupled to the opening of the compartment.

15. The vehicle according to claim 14, Among them, the floor includes a flange panel disposed on an inner side of the floor, and the flange panel is configured to slide from the inner side of the floor to project to an outer side of the floor, and wherein the flange panel is inserted into the compartment in a state where the drive module is coupled to the compartment.

16. The vehicle according to claim 14, wherein, The housing further includes: a wheel housing portion configured to receive the wheel in the wheel housing portion; and a top portion formed to extend upward from the wheel housing portion.

17. The vehicle according to claim 16, Among them, the housing further includes a slide rail disposed on an inner side of the top portion, and wherein a display is movably mounted on the slide rail and the display is configured to transmit an image.

18. The vehicle according to claim 16, wherein, The wheel housing portion has a shape projecting toward the compartment, the compartment includes a recessed groove that is recessed inward and formed at a lower portion of the opening, and the wheel housing portion is inserted into the recessed groove of the compartment so that the drive module can be coupled to the compartment.

19. The vehicle according to claim 13, Among them, the compartment includes a lifting portion disposed at a lower portion of the compartment and the lifting portion is configured to separate the compartment from the ground, and wherein the lifting portion projects toward the ground to raise the compartment in response to the drive module and the compartment being separated from each other, and is received in the compartment in response to the drive module and the compartment being coupled to each other.

20. The vehicle according to claim 13, Among them, the drive module is a pair of drive modules, and the opening of the compartment is a pair of openings, and wherein the pair of openings are respectively formed at opposite two end portions of the compartment, and each drive module of the pair of drive modules is coupled to a corresponding end portion of the opposite two end portions of the compartment to supply a driving force to the compartment.

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