Combination front luggage case and washing liquid reservoir
The modular front trunk system, utilizing staggered ribs and rubber seals, solves the integration problem of a large detergent storage space at the front of the vehicle, achieving stable fluid flow and temperature isolation, thus enhancing the user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411381628.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-08-07
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies make it difficult to effectively integrate large detergent storage spaces at the front of a vehicle without affecting the use of the storage space, especially for vehicles with front trunks or front storage areas.
A modular front luggage compartment system is designed, including first and second shell components that form a detergent reservoir and a storage area for items. Rubber seals and a staggered rib structure provide a fluid flow path and temperature isolation. Combined with a detergent pump and a drain section, the system enables efficient storage and use of detergent.
It enables efficient storage and use of large-volume detergents without taking up additional storage space, reduces vibration and noise, provides temperature isolation and fluid stability, and enhances the user experience for vehicle passengers.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] The information provided in this section is for the purpose of presenting the general background of this disclosure. The work of the currently named inventors, to the extent described in this section, and in all aspects of that description which at the time of filing may not be regarded as prior art, is neither expressly nor implicitly considered prior art to this disclosure. Technical Field
[0002] This disclosure relates to technology for vehicles having a front trunk or frunk, and more specifically to a combined front trunk and detergent reservoir for vehicles. Background Technology
[0003] Most vehicles include a passenger compartment, a motor compartment, and storage areas. Storage areas are commonly used for storing spare tires, tools, luggage, groceries, and / or similar items. Storage areas can take the form of a rear compartment or "luggage box," a front luggage box or "front trunk," or simply a trunk. Luggage boxes are typically located near the rear wheels or at the rear of the vehicle. In some cases, the luggage box is placed above or behind the vehicle's gas cylinders. Conversely, the front luggage box is usually placed between the front wheels of the vehicle.
[0004] Whether a vehicle offers a trunk or a front trunk largely depends on the powertrain option. Vehicles with the motor located in front of the passenger compartment offer a trunk. Vehicles with the motor located at the rear of the passenger compartment offer a front trunk. In either case, the storage area is provided with a hatch or cover that secures items loaded in the trunk or front trunk. Summary of the Invention
[0005] A front trunk system for a vehicle according to this disclosure includes a first housing member comprising a base wall forming a detergent reservoir and a plurality of side walls, the base wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. A liquid inlet is fluidly connected to the detergent reservoir. A second housing member is mated with the first housing member. The second housing member includes a base wall portion and a plurality of side wall portions that commonly define an item storage area, the base wall portion having an inner surface portion and an outer surface portion, the item storage area extending into the detergent reservoir. The second housing member is sealed to the first housing member. The outer surface of the base wall includes a plurality of resilient mounting members that support the front trunk system within the vehicle.
[0006] Among other features, the liquid inlet is fluidly connected to the washing liquid reservoir.
[0007] Among other features, an isolation barrier is provided between the first housing member and the second housing member.
[0008] Among other features, the isolation barrier is a rubber seal provided around the base wall portion of the second housing member.
[0009] Among other features, the rubber seal extends around the base wall portion along one of the multiple sidewall portions of the second housing member.
[0010] Among other features, at least one of the inner and outer surfaces supports a plurality of ribs that extend into the detergent reservoir.
[0011] Among other features, the inner surface of the base wall includes a first plurality of ribs extending into the detergent reservoir, and the outer surface of the base wall portion includes a second plurality of ribs extending into the detergent reservoir.
[0012] Among other features, the first plurality of ribs intersect with the second plurality of ribs to form a meandering flow path through the washing liquid reservoir.
[0013] Among other features, the detergent pump is fluidly connected to the detergent reservoir.
[0014] Among other features, a liquid drain extends from the item storage area through a washing liquid reservoir, and the liquid drain is configured to selectively release fluid from the item storage area.
[0015] According to a non-limiting example, a vehicle includes a body that partially defines a passenger compartment. An engine hood is disposed in front of the passenger compartment. A front luggage compartment system is disposed in front of the passenger compartment and selectively covered by the engine hood. The front luggage compartment system includes: a first housing member including a base wall and a plurality of side walls forming a detergent reservoir; and a second housing member mating with the first housing member. The second housing member includes a base wall portion and a plurality of side wall portions that commonly define an item storage area extending into the detergent reservoir. The second housing member is sealed to the first housing member.
[0016] Among other features, a liquid inlet is connected to one of a plurality of sidewalls of the first housing member, and the liquid inlet is fluidly connected to a washing liquid reservoir.
[0017] Among other features, an isolation barrier is provided between the first housing member and the second housing member.
[0018] Among other features, the isolation barrier is a rubber seal provided around the base wall portion of the second housing member.
[0019] Among other features, the rubber seal extends around the base wall portion along one of the multiple sidewall portions of the second housing member.
[0020] Among other features, the base wall includes an inner surface and an outer surface, and the base wall portion includes an inner surface portion and an outer surface portion, with at least one support of the inner surface and the outer surface extending into a plurality of ribs in the detergent reservoir.
[0021] Among other features, the inner surface of the base wall includes a first plurality of ribs extending into the detergent reservoir, and the outer surface of the base wall portion includes a second plurality of ribs extending into the detergent reservoir.
[0022] Among other features, the first plurality of ribs intersect with the second plurality of ribs to form a meandering flow path through the washing liquid reservoir.
[0023] Among other features, the detergent pump is fluidly connected to the detergent reservoir.
[0024] Among other features, a liquid drain extends from the item storage area through a washing liquid reservoir, and the liquid drain is configured to selectively release fluid from the item storage area.
[0025] The present invention also discloses the following technical solutions:
[0026] Option 1. A front luggage compartment system for a vehicle, comprising:
[0027] A first housing component includes a base wall forming a detergent reservoir and a plurality of side walls, the base wall having an inner surface and an outer surface;
[0028] A liquid inlet, fluidly connected to the washing liquid reservoir; and
[0029] A second housing member paired with the first housing member, the second housing member including a base wall portion and a plurality of side wall portions that jointly define an item storage area, the base wall portion having an inner surface portion and an outer surface portion, the item storage area extending into the detergent reservoir, the second housing member being sealed to the first housing member, wherein the outer surface of the base wall includes a plurality of resilient mounting members that support the front luggage compartment system in the vehicle.
[0030] Option 2. The front trunk system according to Option 1, wherein the liquid inlet is connected to one of the plurality of sidewalls of the first housing member.
[0031] Option 3. The front luggage compartment system according to Option 1 further includes: providing an isolation barrier between the first housing member and the second housing member.
[0032] Option 4. The front luggage compartment system according to Option 3, wherein the isolation barrier is a rubber seal provided around the base wall portion of the second housing member.
[0033] Option 5. The front luggage compartment system according to Option 4, wherein the rubber seal extends around the base wall portion along one of the plurality of side wall portions of the second housing member.
[0034] Option 6. The front luggage compartment system according to Option 1, wherein at least one of the supports on the inner surface and the outer surface extends into a plurality of ribs in the detergent reservoir.
[0035] Option 7. The front trunk system according to Option 6, wherein the inner surface of the base wall includes a first plurality of ribs extending into the detergent reservoir, and the outer surface of the base wall portion includes a second plurality of ribs extending into the detergent reservoir.
[0036] Option 8. The front luggage compartment system according to Option 7, wherein the first plurality of ribs intersect with the second plurality of ribs to form a meandering flow path through the detergent reservoir.
[0037] Option 9. The front trunk system according to Option 1 further includes: a detergent pump fluidly connected to the detergent reservoir.
[0038] Option 10. The front luggage compartment system according to Option 1 further includes: a liquid drain extending from the item storage area through the detergent reservoir, the liquid drain being configured to selectively release fluid from the item storage area.
[0039] Option 11. A vehicle comprising:
[0040] The passenger cabin is partially restricted in the vehicle body;
[0041] The engine hood, which is positioned in front of the passenger compartment; and
[0042] A front luggage compartment system, disposed in front of the passenger compartment and selectively covered by the engine hood, the front luggage compartment system comprising:
[0043] A first housing component includes a base wall forming a detergent reservoir and a plurality of side walls; and
[0044] A second housing member is paired with the first housing member, the second housing member including a base wall portion and a plurality of side wall portions that jointly define an article storage area extending into the detergent reservoir, the second housing member being sealed to the first housing member.
[0045] Option 12. The vehicle according to Option 11 further includes: a liquid inlet connected to one of the plurality of sidewalls of the first housing member, the liquid inlet being fluidly connected to the wash liquid reservoir.
[0046] Option 13. The vehicle according to Option 11, further comprising: providing an isolation barrier between the first housing member and the second housing member.
[0047] Option 14. The vehicle according to Option 13, wherein the isolation barrier is a rubber seal provided around the base wall portion of the second housing member.
[0048] Option 15. The vehicle according to Option 14, wherein the rubber seal extends around the base wall portion along one of the plurality of side wall portions of the second housing member.
[0049] Option 16. The vehicle according to Option 11, wherein the base wall includes an inner surface and an outer surface, and the base wall portion includes an inner surface portion and an outer surface portion, wherein at least one of the inner surface and the outer surface extends into a plurality of ribs in the wash liquid reservoir.
[0050] Option 17. The vehicle according to Option 16, wherein the inner surface of the base wall includes a first plurality of ribs extending into the wash liquid reservoir, and the outer surface of the base wall portion includes a second plurality of ribs extending into the wash liquid reservoir.
[0051] Option 18. The vehicle according to Option 17, wherein the first plurality of ribs intersect with the second plurality of ribs to form a meandering flow path through the wash liquid reservoir.
[0052] Option 19. The vehicle according to Option 11 further includes: a wash fluid pump fluidly connected to the wash fluid reservoir.
[0053] Option 20. The vehicle according to Option 11 further includes: a liquid discharge section extending from the item storage area through the detergent reservoir, the liquid discharge section being configured to selectively release fluid from the item storage area.
[0054] Further applicability of this disclosure will become apparent from the detailed description, claims, and drawings. The detailed description and specific examples are intended for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description
[0055] This disclosure will be more fully understood from the specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, in which:
[0056] Figure 1 This is a right-side perspective view of a vehicle including a front trunk system with a combined front trunk and a detergent reservoir, according to this disclosure.
[0057] Figure 2Based on this disclosure Figure 1 Top view of the front luggage compartment system;
[0058] Figure 3 Based on this disclosure Figure 2 A cross-sectional side view of the front luggage compartment system; and
[0059] Figure 4 Based on this disclosure Figure 3 A downward-facing perspective glass view of the front luggage compartment system.
[0060] In the accompanying drawings, reference numerals may be reused to identify similar and / or identical elements. Detailed Implementation
[0061] Modern vehicles include numerous surfaces that require regular and frequent washing while on the move. In addition to directing washer fluid to the windshield, it can also be directed to mirror surfaces, camera surfaces, and / or sensor surfaces. This large number of additional surfaces necessitates significantly more washer fluid than is typically provided in a vehicle. Adding large reservoirs to the front of the vehicle is particularly challenging for vehicles that include a front trunk or front storage area. The combined front trunk and washer fluid reservoir described in this article provides a solution for carrying large volumes of washer fluid without adversely affecting storage space.
[0062] According to this disclosure, the vehicle is generally designated as 10. Vehicle 10 includes a body 12, which partially defines a passenger compartment 14. Vehicle 10 includes a hood 16 pivotally mounted to the body 12 located in front of the passenger compartment 14. The hood 16 selectively covers a front luggage compartment system 30. As will become clearer herein, the front luggage compartment system 30 defines a front storage compartment for vehicle 10. The aspects described in this disclosure are applicable to a variety of powertrain systems, including internal combustion engines, hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles.
[0063] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 And continue to refer to Figure 1 The front luggage compartment system 30 includes a first housing member 32 and a second housing member 34. The second housing member 34 is nested within the first housing member 32. The first housing member 32 includes a base wall or bottom surface 40 and a plurality of side walls 42. The plurality of side walls 42 includes a front side wall 44, a rear side wall 46, a first side side wall 48, and a second side side wall 50. The first housing member 32 includes an inner surface 51 and an outer surface 52. The inner surface 51 of the base wall 40 and the plurality of side walls 42 define a detergent reservoir 54.
[0064] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4The front sidewall 44 includes a first recess 56 forming a first support surface 58, and the rear sidewall 46 includes a second recess 60 forming a second support surface 62, a third recess 64 forming a third support surface 66, and a fourth recess 68 forming a fourth support surface 70. A first resilient mounting member 72 is disposed on the first support surface 58, a second resilient mounting member 74 is disposed in the second support surface 62, a third resilient mounting member 76 is disposed on the third support surface 66, and a fourth resilient mounting member 78 is disposed on the fourth support surface 70.
[0065] The first resilient mounting member 72, the second resilient mounting member 74, the third resilient mounting member 76, and the fourth resilient mounting member 78 can take various forms, including rubber mounts, elastomer mounts, silicone mounts, spring-based mounts, or other devices capable of providing support and vibration isolation. In other words, in addition to supporting the front luggage compartment system 30 within the vehicle body 12, the resilient mounting members also provide vibration isolation. Specifically, the first resilient mounting member 72, the second resilient mounting member 74, the third resilient mounting member 76, and the fourth resilient mounting member 78 isolate vibrations that can be caused by the movement of detergent in the detergent reservoir 54, preventing them from being transmitted into the passenger compartment 15 and perceived by the passengers.
[0066] refer to Figure 3 And continue to refer to Figure 2 The second housing member 34 includes a base wall portion 80 and a plurality of side wall portions 82. The plurality of side wall portions 82 include a front side wall portion 84, a rear side wall portion 86, a first side wall portion 88, and a second side wall portion 90. The front side wall portion 84 includes a first step member 92, and the rear side wall portion 86 includes a second step member 94. When the second housing member 34 is placed within the first housing member 32, the first step member 92 and the second step member 94 are nested with a first recess 56 and a second recess 60. The second housing member 34 includes an inner surface portion 98 and an outer surface portion 100. The inner surface portion 98 of the base wall portion 80 and the plurality of side wall portions 82 define an article or cargo storage area 102. The outer surface portion 100 of the base wall portion 80 and the plurality of side wall portions 82 form components of the detergent reservoir 54.
[0067] according to Figure 3 As illustrated in the present disclosure, the front cargo compartment system 30 includes an isolation barrier 104 disposed between a first housing member 32 and a second housing member 34. The isolation barrier 104 isolates detergent in a detergent reservoir from cold temperatures that may exist in the cargo storage area 102. The isolation barrier 104 is illustrated in the form of a rubber seal 106 extending around the inner surface 51 of the detergent reservoir 54. Figure 3As shown, a rubber seal 106 exists between the first recess 56 and the first step member 92, and between the second recess 60 and the second step member 94, forming a temperature-insulating interface between the inner surface 51 of the first housing member 32 and the outer surface portion 100 of the second housing member 34 to prevent the washing liquid in the washing liquid reservoir 54 from freezing.
[0068] refer to Figure 4 The first housing member 32 includes a liquid inlet 110 extending outward from the rear sidewall 45. The specific location of the liquid inlet 110 may vary depending on the vehicle model and design variations, and should not be considered limited to being located on the rear sidewall. In the illustrated example, as... Figure 2 As shown, the inlet 110 extends to the second sidewall 50 and is provided with an inlet 112. The first housing member 32 is also illustrated as including an outlet 114 connected to the wash pump 116. The wash pump 116 is selectively activated to deliver wash fluid from the wash fluid reservoir to a selected surface to be washed. The selected surface may be a window, mirror, laser sensor, radar sensor, or the like. The specific selected surface to be washed may vary depending on the vehicle model and selected vehicle characteristics. The second housing member 34 is also illustrated as supporting the wash fluid sensor 118, which provides feedback to the vehicle occupant regarding the wash fluid level in the wash fluid reservoir 54.
[0069] Continue to refer to Figure 4 According to this disclosure, the first housing member 32 includes a first plurality of ribs 126 that project upward from the inner surface 51 of the base wall 40. The second housing member 34 includes a second plurality of ribs 128 that project downward from the outer surface portion 100 of the base wall portion 80. The first plurality of ribs 126 and the second plurality of ribs 128 provide barriers to fluid flow in the detergent reservoir 54, and are positioned to reduce sloshing and associated noise. Reducing noise associated with fluid sloshing in the detergent reservoir 54 improves the passenger experience in the vehicle 10.
[0070] According to aspects of this disclosure, the second plurality of ribs 128 includes a first plurality of rib elements 132 and a second plurality of rib elements 134. Each of the first plurality of rib elements 132 extends from the outer surface portion 100 of the base wall portion 80 between the front sidewall portion 84 and the rear sidewall portion 86, forming a plurality of channels (not individually labeled). The second plurality of rib elements 134 extend from the base wall portion 80 between adjacent elements of the first plurality of rib elements 132.
[0071] According to this disclosure, the second plurality of rib elements 134 are interleaved with the first plurality of rib elements 126, and protrude upward from the base wall 40 of the first housing member 32. Through this arrangement, the first plurality of ribs 126 and the second plurality of ribs 128 establish a first meandering flow path 138 in the washing liquid reservoir 54. Figure 3 ) and the second meandering flow path 140 ( Figure 4 To reduce swaying caused by steering, sudden acceleration, and / or sudden deceleration, the first meandering flow path 138 and the second meandering flow path 140 slow down the movement of fluid in the wash liquid reservoir 54.
[0072] According to this disclosure, the cargo storage area 102, in addition to storing cargo, can be used as a refrigerator during tailgate gatherings or other functions. In this regard, the second housing member 34 includes a liquid discharge section 144 that extends through the first housing member 32 into the surrounding environment. Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the liquid drain section 144 includes a drain port 146, which is secured to the first housing member 32 with threaded fasteners 148. A first seal 150 prevents fluid from leaking from the cargo storage area 102 into the detergent reservoir 54, and a second seal 152 prevents liquid from escaping from the detergent reservoir 54 into the surrounding environment along the drain port 146. A drain plug 156 disposed in the base wall portion 80 of the cargo storage area 102 ensures that liquid remains in the second housing member 34 until it needs to be drained.
[0073] The foregoing description is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit this disclosure, its application, or use. The broad teachings of this disclosure can be implemented in various forms. Therefore, while this disclosure includes specific examples, its true scope should not be so limited, as other modifications will become apparent upon examination of the drawings, specification, and the following claims. It should be understood that one or more steps within the method may be performed in a different order (or simultaneously) without altering the principles of this disclosure. Furthermore, while each of the embodiments described above is described as having certain features, any one or more of those features described with respect to any embodiment of this disclosure can be implemented and / or combined with features of any other embodiment, even if such combination is not explicitly described. In other words, the described embodiments are not mutually exclusive, and the arrangement of one or more embodiments with each other remains within the scope of this disclosure.
[0074] Spatial and functional relationships between components (e.g., between modules, circuit elements, semiconductor layers, etc.) are described using various terms, including “connection,” “joint,” “link,” “adjacent,” “next to,” “on top of,” “above,” “below,” and “set.” Unless explicitly described as “direct,” when describing the relationship between the first and second components in the above disclosure, the relationship can be a direct relationship in which no other intervening components exist between the first and second components, or it can be an indirect relationship (spatially or functionally) between the first and second components. As used herein, at least one of the phrases A, B, and C should be interpreted using non-exclusive logic or signifying logic (A or B or C) and should not be interpreted as meaning “at least one of A, at least one of B, and at least one of C.”
Claims
1. A front luggage compartment system for a vehicle, comprising: A first housing component includes a base wall forming a detergent reservoir and a plurality of side walls, the base wall having an inner surface and an outer surface; A liquid inlet, which is fluidly connected to the washing liquid reservoir; as well as A second housing member paired with the first housing member, the second housing member including a base wall portion and a plurality of side wall portions that jointly define an item storage area, the base wall portion having an inner surface portion and an outer surface portion, the item storage area extending into the detergent reservoir, the second housing member being sealed to the first housing member, wherein the outer surface of the base wall includes a plurality of resilient mounting members that support the front luggage compartment system in the vehicle.
2. The front trunk system of claim 1, wherein the liquid inlet is connected to one of the plurality of sidewalls of the first housing member.
3. The front luggage compartment system according to claim 1, further comprising: Provides an isolation barrier between the first housing member and the second housing member.
4. The front luggage compartment system of claim 3, wherein the isolation barrier is a rubber seal provided around the base wall portion of the second housing member.
5. The front luggage compartment system of claim 4, wherein the rubber seal extends around the base wall portion along one of the plurality of side wall portions of the second housing member.
6. The front luggage compartment system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the inner surface and the outer surface supports extend into a plurality of ribs in the detergent reservoir.
7. The front luggage compartment system of claim 6, wherein the inner surface of the base wall includes a first plurality of ribs extending into the detergent reservoir, and the outer surface of the base wall portion includes a second plurality of ribs extending into the detergent reservoir.
8. The front luggage compartment system of claim 7, wherein the first plurality of ribs are interleaved with the second plurality of ribs to form a meandering flow path through the detergent reservoir.
9. The front luggage compartment system according to claim 1, further comprising: A detergent pump, which is fluidly connected to the detergent reservoir.
10. A vehicle comprising: The passenger cabin is partially restricted in the vehicle body; The engine hood is positioned in front of the passenger compartment; as well as A front luggage compartment system, disposed in front of the passenger compartment and selectively covered by the engine hood, the front luggage compartment system comprising: The first housing component includes a base wall forming a detergent reservoir and a plurality of side walls; as well as A second housing member is paired with the first housing member, the second housing member including a base wall portion and a plurality of side wall portions that jointly define an article storage area extending into the detergent reservoir, the second housing member being sealed to the first housing member.