Front spare box structure and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a front spare box structure and a vehicle. The front spare box structure comprises a box body arranged in an accommodating space at the head of a vehicle body; the bearing plate is positioned below the box body; the driving mechanism is partially arranged on the bearing plate, the driving mechanism comprises a motor and a power transmission element, one end of the power transmission element is fixed to the bottom of the box body, and the other end of the power transmission element is in driving connection with the motor; and the motor can drive the power transmission element to drive the box body to horizontally move towards the outside of the vehicle body. Due to the design that the front spare box structure is horizontally opened, under the condition that the length of a vehicle body is not increased, the space of a front suspension area of the vehicle is effectively utilized, and meanwhile a more convenient article storing and taking mode is provided for a user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle technology, specifically to a front trunk structure and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the automotive industry, users are paying increasing attention to mobile storage needs while traveling. Currently, most new energy vehicles on the market use a flip-top design for their front storage compartments. However, for multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), the limited front suspension space results in low space utilization for flip-top storage compartments. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the front trunk structure to provide a design that efficiently utilizes the vehicle's interior space and facilitates easy access to items. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a front trunk structure and a vehicle.

[0004] This application provides a front trunk structure, the front trunk structure comprising: a trunk body disposed within a accommodating space at the front of a vehicle body; a support plate located below the trunk body; and a drive mechanism partially disposed on the support plate. The drive mechanism includes a motor and a power transmission element, one end of which is fixed to the bottom of the trunk body, and the other end of which is driven and connected to the motor. The motor is capable of driving the power transmission element to move the trunk body horizontally outward from the vehicle body.

[0005] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the power transmission element includes a steering component and a first transmission belt. The steering component is disposed on the support plate. One end of the first transmission belt is fixed to the bottom of the housing. The other end of the first transmission belt achieves steering by abutting against the steering component. The other end of the first transmission belt is connected to the motor drive. The motor can drive the first transmission belt to move the housing horizontally to the outside of the vehicle body.

[0006] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the power transmission element further includes a second transmission belt, one end of which is fixed to the bottom of the housing, and the other end of which is connected to the motor drive. The motor can drive the second transmission belt to move the housing horizontally into the vehicle body.

[0007] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, a fixing part is further included, which is fixedly disposed at the bottom of the box body. One end of the first transmission belt connected to the bottom of the box body is fixed to the fixing part, and one end of the second transmission belt connected to the bottom of the box body is fixed to the fixing part.

[0008] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the power transmission element includes a telescopic rod, one end of which is connected to the bottom of the housing, and the other end of which is connected to the motor drive. The motor can drive the telescopic rod to move the housing horizontally to the outside of the vehicle body.

[0009] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, a first slide rail is further included. The first slide rail includes a fixed side and a sliding side. The fixed side of the first slide rail is fixed to the support plate, and the sliding side of the first slide rail is fixed to the bottom of the box. The sliding side of the first slide rail moves along the fixed side of the first slide rail to provide guidance for the movement of the box.

[0010] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, two first slide rail fixed sides are arranged parallel to each other on the support plate, and each first slide rail fixed side is located on both sides of the power transmission element.

[0011] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, a reinforcing plate is further included, disposed at the bottom of the box body, the reinforcing plate being fixedly connected to the box body for supporting the box body.

[0012] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the system further includes a second slide rail, which has a fixed side and a sliding side. The sliding side of the second slide rail is fixed to both sides of the housing, and the fixed side of the second slide rail is fixed to the receiving space in the head of the vehicle body. The second slide rail is used to guide the movement of the housing.

[0013] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, the steering component is rotatable about its own axis, and when the first transmission belt moves, the first transmission belt drives the steering component to rotate.

[0014] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, a control unit is also included, which is used to receive user instructions and control the opening or closing of the enclosure.

[0015] This application also provides a vehicle including the aforementioned front trunk structure.

[0016] This application discloses a front trunk structure and a vehicle, which offer the following advantages: The front trunk structure includes a box located at the front of the vehicle body, a support plate below it, and a drive mechanism partially mounted on the support plate. The drive mechanism consists of a motor and a power transmission element, with one end fixed to the bottom of the box and the other end connected to the motor. The motor can drive the box to move horizontally outward from the vehicle body. The horizontally opening design of the front trunk structure effectively utilizes the space in the front suspension area of ​​the vehicle without increasing the vehicle's length, while providing users with a more convenient way to store and retrieve items.

[0017] Other features and advantages of this application will become apparent from the following detailed description, or may be learned in part from practice of this application.

[0018] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of a front trunk structure according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the housing and the first slide rail of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the bearing plate and the drive mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a top view schematic diagram of a front trunk structure according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of a front trunk structure according to the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a right-side view of a front trunk structure according to this utility model.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0027] 1. Front trunk structure;

[0028] 10. Housing; 20. First slide rail; 21. Sliding side of the first slide rail; 22. Fixed side of the first slide rail; 30. Bearing plate; 40. Drive mechanism; 41. Motor; 42. Power transmission element; 421. First transmission belt; 422. Steering component; 423. Second transmission belt; 50. Second slide rail; 51. Sliding side of the second slide rail; 60. Reinforcing plate; 70. Fixing part; 80. Camera. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided to make this application more comprehensive and complete, and to fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art.

[0030] Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Numerous specific details are provided in the following description to give a thorough understanding of embodiments of this application. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the technical solutions of this application can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or other methods, components, apparatuses, steps, etc., can be employed. In other instances, well-known methods, apparatuses, implementations, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring various aspects of this application.

[0031] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the technical features involved in the various embodiments described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present application.

[0032] It should be noted that "multiple" in this article refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0033] With the development of the automotive industry, users have placed higher demands on vehicle storage capacity. Currently, most new energy vehicles on the market adopt a flip-top design for their front trunks. Flip-top trunks require flipping upwards to open, which occupies vertical space in the vehicle's headroom and may even require additional space to ensure the flip-top can be fully opened. However, for multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), given the relatively compact space in the front suspension area, this flip-top trunk structure has low space utilization efficiency.

[0034] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a front trunk structure 1 and a vehicle, wherein a front trunk structure 1 is provided in the accommodating space at the front of the vehicle. The front trunk structure 1 can slide horizontally out from the front of the vehicle relative to the vehicle body, thereby reducing the occupancy of the accommodating space at the front of the vehicle, so that more space can be used to store items, increasing the overall storage space of the vehicle, and making it easier for users to store and retrieve items.

[0035] Specifically, refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of a front trunk structure according to this utility model. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the housing and the first slide rail of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the support plate and the drive mechanism of this utility model. The front trunk structure 1 includes a trunk body 10, a support plate 30, and a drive mechanism 40. The trunk body 10 is located within the accommodating space at the front of the vehicle body. The size of the trunk body 10 can be adjusted according to the size of the accommodating space to ensure full utilization of the accommodating space. The support plate 30 is located below the trunk body 10, responsible for bearing the weight of the trunk body 10 and serving as the mounting base for the drive mechanism 40. The support plate 30 has sufficient strength and stability to ensure that the trunk body 10 remains stable when loaded with heavy objects. The drive mechanism 40 is partially disposed on the support plate 30, with part of the drive mechanism 40 located between the bottom of the trunk body and the support plate 30. The drive mechanism 40 includes a motor 41 and a power transmission element 42, with the power transmission element 42 at least partially located between the bottom of the trunk body and the support plate 30. One end of the power transmission element 42 is fixed to the bottom of the trunk body 10, and the other end is driven by the motor 41. Driven by the motor 41, the power transmission element 42 can drive the trunk body 10 to move horizontally outward from the vehicle body. The horizontal opening mechanism of the front trunk structure 1 allows the trunk body 10 to be opened without occupying the space above it, thus providing more storage space and making it easier for users to store and retrieve items.

[0036] Reference Figure 3 The power transmission element 42 transmits the power from the motor 41 to the housing 10, enabling horizontal movement of the housing 10. The power transmission element 42 includes a steering component 422 and a first transmission belt 421. The steering component 422 is mounted on the support plate 30. One end of the first transmission belt 421 is fixed to the bottom of the housing 10, and the other end of the first transmission belt 421 abuts against the steering component 422 to achieve a 180° turn, thus changing the direction of movement during power transmission. The end of the first transmission belt 421 is connected to the motor 41, forming a drive connection. The motor 41 can drive the first transmission belt 421 to move the housing 10 horizontally to the outside of the vehicle body. Specifically, when the motor 41 starts, the motor 41 pulls one end of the first transmission belt 421 in the first direction. The first transmission belt 421 turns after passing around the steering component 422. The other end of the first transmission belt 421 moves in the second direction, where the first direction is to move into the vehicle body and the second direction is opposite to the first direction. The other end of the first transmission belt 421 drives the housing 10 to move horizontally to the outside of the vehicle body, realizing the opening operation of the housing 10.

[0037] See also Figure 3The steering component 422 can rotate around its own axis. When the first transmission belt 421 moves, the first transmission belt 421 contacts the steering component 422 through friction, thereby driving the steering component 422 to rotate. Through the rotation of the steering component 422, the first transmission belt 421 can bend and turn under lower stress, reducing friction and wear, and extending the service life of the first transmission belt 421. The steering component 422 can be a pulley, etc.

[0038] Continue to refer to Figure 3 The power transmission element 42 also includes a second transmission belt 423 to ensure that the housing moves horizontally and completes the closing operation of the housing. One end of the second transmission belt 423 is fixed to the bottom of the housing 10, and the other end of the second transmission belt 423 is directly connected to the motor 41. When the housing 10 is open, the motor 41 is started, and the motor 41 pulls the second transmission belt 423 in a first direction. The second transmission belt 423 pulls the housing 10 to move horizontally in the first direction, which is towards the interior of the vehicle, thereby realizing the closing operation of the housing 10.

[0039] The front trunk structure 1 utilizes the cooperation of a first transmission belt 421 and a second transmission belt 423, enabling the motor 41 to achieve bidirectional horizontal movement of the trunk body 10. When the front trunk body 10 needs to be opened, the motor 41 drives the first transmission belt 421, moving the trunk body 10 outwards from the vehicle body; when the front trunk body 10 needs to be closed, the motor 41 drives the second transmission belt 423, moving the trunk body 10 inwards from the vehicle body and back into the vehicle body. Simultaneously, the self-locking mechanism of the motor 41 ensures that the trunk body 10 is securely locked after closing, preventing accidental opening. By setting up the drive mechanism 40, users can easily open and close the trunk body 10 via the motor 41 without manual operation, improving ease of use. The first transmission belt 421 and the second transmission belt 423 can be belts, ropes, chains, etc.

[0040] Continue to refer to Figure 3 The front trunk structure 1 includes a fixing part 70, which is securely installed on the bottom of the trunk body 10. One end of a first drive belt 421 connected to the bottom of the trunk body 10 is fixed to the fixing part 70, and one end of a second drive belt 423 connected to the bottom of the trunk body 10 is fixed to the fixing part 70. The fixing part 70 provides a reliable fixing point for the first drive belt 421 and the second drive belt 423, ensuring that the first drive belt 421 and the second drive belt 423 will not shift or loosen from the bottom of the trunk body during movement. The fixing part 70 can be a separately installed component; in other embodiments, the fixing part 70 can be part of the bottom of the trunk body 10. The connection between the first drive belt 421 and the second drive belt 423 and the fixing part 70 can be achieved by adhesive bonding, snap fasteners, pins, etc., without limitation. Similarly, the fixing of the fixing part 70 to the bottom of the trunk body 10 can be achieved by bolts, pins, welding, etc., without limitation.

[0041] The power transmission element 42 transmits the power from the motor 41 to the cargo box 10, enabling horizontal movement of the cargo box 10. The power transmission element 42 includes a telescopic rod (not shown). One end of the telescopic rod is connected to the bottom of the cargo box 10, and the other end is driven by the motor 41. The motor 41 drives the telescopic rod to extend and retract, converting this action into horizontal movement of the cargo box. Specifically, when the motor 41 is activated, the telescopic rod extends, pushing the cargo box 10 horizontally outwards from the vehicle body, thus opening the cargo box 10. When the motor 41 is activated, the telescopic rod retracts, pulling the cargo box 10 horizontally inwards from the vehicle body, thus closing the cargo box 10. Driven by the motor 41 and utilizing the telescopic rod's extension and retraction characteristics, the power transmission element 42 enables the automatic horizontal opening and closing of the front cargo box 10, allowing users to more easily control its opening and closing, improving ease of use and operational intelligence. Furthermore, the compartment 10 opens from the front of the vehicle, making it easier for users to easily store and retrieve items from the front of the vehicle.

[0042] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The front trunk structure 1 also includes a first slide rail 20, which is arranged horizontally from the inside of the vehicle body to the outside. The first slide rail 20 includes a first slide rail fixed side 22 and a first slide rail sliding side 21. The first slide rail fixed side 22 is fixed to the support plate 30, providing a fixed track reference to ensure that the position of the first slide rail 20 on the support plate 30 will not shift. The first slide rail sliding side 21 is fixed to the bottom of the trunk 10 and can move smoothly along the track of the first slide rail fixed side 22. When the trunk 10 needs to be opened or retracted from the inside of the vehicle, the first slide rail 20 provides guidance for the movement of the trunk 10, ensuring that the movement of the trunk 10 is linear and avoiding deviation or swaying, thereby improving the stability of the trunk 10's movement.

[0043] Continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 Two first slide rail fixed sides 22 are arranged parallel to each other on the support plate 30, with each first slide rail fixed side 22 located on both sides of the power transmission element 42. This makes the connection between the housing 10 and the power transmission element 42 more stable and less likely to fall off during sliding. Preferably, the two first slide rail fixed sides 22 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the power transmission element 42, which can balance the load inside the housing 10. No matter where the load is located in the housing 10, it can ensure that each side of the housing 10 has a corresponding first slide rail 20 to support the load, avoiding tilting or shaking of the housing 10 due to uneven weight distribution.

[0044] Reference Figure 1The front trunk structure 1 also includes a reinforcing plate 60, which is disposed at the bottom of the trunk body 10. The shape of the reinforcing plate 60 is adapted to the contour of the bottom of the trunk body 10 so that the reinforcing plate 60 fits better against the bottom of the trunk body 10. The reinforcing plate 60 is fixedly connected to the trunk body 10 to support the trunk body 10. By fixing the reinforcing plate 60 to the bottom of the trunk body 10, the overall structural strength of the trunk body 10 is improved. Under heavy loads, it can prevent the trunk body 10 from deforming or being damaged. At the same time, the reinforcing plate 60 helps to improve the stability of the trunk body 10 and reduce the tilting or shaking of the trunk body caused by uneven load. The connection between the reinforcing plate 60 and the trunk body 10 can be achieved by welding, bolting, riveting, bonding or other mechanical or chemical methods to ensure that the reinforcing plate 60 can be firmly attached to the bottom of the trunk body 10.

[0045] See also Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a top view schematic diagram of a front trunk structure according to the present invention. The front trunk structure 1 also includes a second slide rail 50, which is arranged horizontally from the inside of the vehicle body to the outside of the vehicle body. The second slide rail 50 includes a second slide rail fixed side (not shown) and a second slide rail sliding side 51. The second slide rail fixed side is fixed in the receiving space of the front of the vehicle body, and the second slide rail sliding side 51 is fixed on the sides of both sides of the trunk 10. The second slide rail sliding side 51 cooperates with the second slide rail fixed side to realize the sliding function. The second slide rail 50 provides guidance for the movement of the trunk 10. When the trunk 10 needs to be opened or closed, the second slide rail sliding side 51 slides along the second slide rail fixed side to ensure that the movement of the trunk is smooth and directional, and to prevent unnecessary swaying or deviation of the trunk 10 during movement. At the same time, it can reduce the direct contact between the trunk 10 and other parts of the vehicle body, thereby protecting the trunk 10 and the vehicle body from wear or damage.

[0046] The front trunk structure 1 also includes a control unit, which receives user commands and controls the opening of the motor 41 of the drive mechanism 40, thereby opening or closing the trunk 10. (See also...) Figures 4 to 6 , Figure 6This is a right-side view schematic diagram of a front trunk structure according to the present invention. The length h2 of the trunk body 10 ranges from 530mm to 560mm, and the length h2 of the trunk body 10 can be 808mm, 824mm, etc. The width h2 of the trunk body 10 ranges from 790mm to 840mm, and the width h2 of the trunk body 10 can be 540mm, 546.36mm, etc. The height h3 of the trunk body 10 ranges from 220mm to 260mm, and the height h3 of the trunk body 10 can be 245.85mm. When the trunk body 10 is opened, the maximum travel distance to the outside of the vehicle body does not exceed the length h2 of the trunk body 10 itself, that is, the horizontal travel distance of the trunk body when it is opened is 200mm to 260mm. The control unit can be designed with multiple positions, allowing the cabinet 10 to stop opening at several different locations according to the user's needs. Each position corresponds to a specific opening size of the cabinet 10. For example, when only a small number of items need to be retrieved, a smaller opening distance can be selected, making it convenient to retrieve items while maintaining the safety and privacy of other items inside the cabinet 10. When larger items need to be stored or retrieved, the cabinet 10 can be fully opened. The control unit is designed with multiple positions to meet different user needs.

[0047] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a bottom view of a front trunk structure according to the present invention. A camera is installed on the side of the trunk 10 facing the outside of the vehicle body to record the road conditions in front of the vehicle, identify road signs, traffic signals, pedestrians and other vehicles, etc.

[0048] This application also provides a vehicle including the aforementioned front trunk structure.

[0049] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up (provided)" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0050] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application. Therefore, any changes or modifications made in accordance with the claims and description of this application should fall within the scope of this patent application.

Claims

1. A front trunk structure, characterized in that, The front trunk structure includes: The box body is located within the storage space at the front of the vehicle body; A support plate, located below the housing; The drive mechanism is partially mounted on the support plate. The drive mechanism includes a motor and a power transmission element. One end of the power transmission element is fixed to the bottom of the housing, and the other end of the power transmission element is connected to the motor. The motor can drive the power transmission element to move the housing horizontally to the outside of the vehicle body.

2. The front trunk structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power transmission element includes a steering component and a first transmission belt. The steering component is disposed on the support plate. One end of the first transmission belt is fixed to the bottom of the housing. The other end of the first transmission belt achieves steering by abutting against the steering component. The other end of the first transmission belt is connected to the motor drive. The motor can drive the first transmission belt to move the housing horizontally to the outside of the vehicle body.

3. The front trunk structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The power transmission element also includes a second transmission belt, one end of which is fixed to the bottom of the housing, and the other end of which is connected to the motor drive. The motor can drive the second transmission belt to move the housing horizontally into the vehicle body.

4. The front trunk structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: A fixing part is fixed to the bottom of the box body. One end of the first transmission belt connected to the bottom of the box body is fixed to the fixing part, and the other end of the second transmission belt connected to the bottom of the box body is fixed to the fixing part.

5. The front trunk structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power transmission element includes a telescopic rod, one end of which is connected to the bottom of the box, and the other end of which is connected to the motor drive. The motor can drive the telescopic rod to move the box horizontally to the outside of the vehicle body.

6. The front trunk structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The first slide rail includes a first slide rail fixed side and a first slide rail sliding side. The first slide rail fixed side is fixed to the support plate, and the first slide rail sliding side is fixed to the bottom of the box. The first slide rail sliding side moves along the first slide rail fixed side to provide guidance for the movement of the box.

7. The front trunk structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, Two first slide rails are arranged parallel to each other on the support plate, with each first slide rail fixed side located on both sides of the power transmission element.

8. The front trunk structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A reinforcing plate is provided at the bottom of the box body and is fixedly connected to the box body to support the box body.

9. The front trunk structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The second slide rail includes a fixed side and a sliding side. The sliding side is fixed to both sides of the box, and the fixed side is fixed in the accommodating space at the head of the vehicle body. The second slide rail is used to guide the movement of the box.

10. The front trunk structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The steering component can rotate around its own axis. When the first transmission belt moves, the first transmission belt drives the steering component to rotate.

11. The front trunk structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The control unit is used to receive user commands and control the opening or closing of the enclosure.

12. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the front trunk structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 11.

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