Vehicle front structure

The vehicle front structure addresses the inconvenience of accessing the front trunk by integrating a communication and transfer system, enhancing user convenience and safety.

JP2025002350APending Publication Date: 2025-01-09MAZDA MOTOR CORP
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Application Number
JP2023102460
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-06-22
Publication Date
2025-01-09

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Technical Problem

Existing vehicle designs require users to stop and open the bonnet to access the front trunk, which is inconvenient.

Method used

A vehicle front structure that includes a front trunk, compartment-side storage section, communication section, and transfer section, allowing luggage to be stored and retrieved without exiting the vehicle, with features like a belt conveyor or slide tray for seamless transfer between compartments.

Benefits of technology

Enhances user convenience by enabling luggage access and storage without stopping the vehicle, while also providing protection during collisions and preventing odor leakage or spillage.

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Abstract

To achieve improvement of user's convenience in a vehicle front structure including a front trunk.SOLUTION: A vehicle includes a front trunk 12, a glove box 11, a communication part 13, and a belt conveyor 14. The front trunk 12 is disposed at a front part of the vehicle and has a storage space 12a. The communication part 13 has a communication space 13a which allows communication between the storage space 12a of the front trunk 12 and a storage space 11a of the glove box 11. The belt conveyor 14 transfers luggage in an area ranging from a rear end of the communication space 13a in the communication part 13 and a front end of the storage space 12a in the front trunk 12.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a front structure of a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a vehicle with a trunk provided at the front. The trunk disclosed in Patent Document 1 is made of a resin material and is located under the bonnet at the front of the vehicle. A user can open the bonnet to put items in and take items out of the trunk. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] DE 102020106560 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, with the trunk disclosed in Patent Document 1, access to the trunk always requires stopping the vehicle and opening the hood, and therefore improvement is required from the viewpoint of user convenience.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and has an object to improve user convenience in a front structure of a vehicle equipped with a front trunk. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A vehicle front structure according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a front trunk, a vehicle compartment side storage section, a communication section, and a transfer section. The front trunk is disposed at the front of the vehicle, forward of the vehicle compartment, and has a front storage space capable of storing luggage. The vehicle compartment side storage section is disposed at the front of the vehicle compartment and has a vehicle compartment side storage space that allows luggage to be loaded and unloaded from the vehicle compartment side. The communication section has a communication space that communicates the front storage space with the vehicle compartment side storage space. The transfer section is a section capable of transferring stored luggage in the fore-and-aft direction within the communication space.

[0007] In the vehicle front structure according to the above aspect, the front storage space of the front trunk and the compartment-side storage space of the compartment-side storage section are connected by the communication section, so luggage can be stored in the front trunk from the compartment side as well. This allows passengers to store luggage in the front trunk without having to get out of the vehicle, realizing high convenience.

[0008] In addition, since the front structure of the vehicle according to the above aspect includes a transfer section, it is possible to take out luggage located in the communication space to the passenger compartment side. Therefore, regardless of the distance between the passenger compartment side storage section and the front trunk, luggage can be taken in and out from the passenger compartment side, realizing even higher convenience.

[0009] In the vehicle front structure relating to the above-mentioned aspect, the transport section may be arranged to enter the front storage space, and may be configured to be able to transport the luggage up to the entry area of ​​the transport section in the front storage space.

[0010] In the vehicle front structure according to the above aspect, since the transfer section is provided so as to enter the front storage space, it is also possible to store luggage from the storage section in the passenger compartment to the front trunk through the communication section. Therefore, more luggage can be stored than when the transfer section is provided only in the communication space. Also, it is possible to select a location for storing luggage from a wide area.

[0011] In the front structure of the vehicle relating to the above-mentioned aspect, the transfer section may have a rear end located at the connection point of the communication section with the passenger compartment side storage section or a location forward of that connection point, and a front end located at the connection point of the communication section with the front trunk or a location rearward of that connection point.

[0012] In the vehicle front structure according to the above aspect, the transfer section is provided in a range from the connection point of the communication section with the vehicle compartment storage section or a point in front of the connection point to the connection point of the communication section with the front trunk or a point behind the connection point, so that the length of the transfer section can be made shorter than when the transfer section is provided in a range wider than the above range. Therefore, even when an impact force is applied from the front during a frontal collision, the amount of penetration of the transfer section into the vehicle compartment can be kept small. Therefore, the vehicle front structure according to the above aspect is advantageous in terms of protecting occupants during a frontal collision.

[0013] In the vehicle front structure according to the above aspect, the transport section may have a positional deviation prevention section that prevents the luggage from shifting forward during transport.

[0014] In the vehicle front structure according to the above aspect, since the transfer section has the positional deviation prevention section, even if the luggage has a shape that is prone to rolling or is slippery, it is possible to smoothly transfer the luggage to the side of the compartment-side storage section. Also, even if the luggage is subjected to vibrations due to the vehicle traveling, it is possible to prevent the luggage from undesirably moving to the side of the front trunk.

[0015] In the vehicle front structure according to the above aspect, the transfer section may include a belt conveyor.

[0016] In the vehicle front structure according to the above aspect, a belt conveyor is used as the transport section, so that the baggage placed on the belt can be moved to any location in the communication space. The belt conveyor may be driven manually or by a motor or the like.

[0017] In the front structure of the vehicle relating to the above-mentioned aspect, the transport section may have a slide tray including a rail arranged along the direction in which the communicating space extends, and a tray movable along the rail on which the luggage is placed.

[0018] In the vehicle front structure according to the above aspect, a slide tray is used as the transport section, so that baggage placed on the tray can be moved to any desired location in the communication space.

[0019] In the vehicle front structure relating to the above-mentioned aspect, the passenger compartment side storage section may be a glove box provided in an instrument panel and having a lid that can be opened and closed relative to the passenger compartment side opening in the passenger compartment side storage space.

[0020] In the vehicle front structure according to the above aspect, since the existing glove box is used as the compartment-side storage section, it is not necessary to provide a new storage section. And since the glove box has a lid, it is not necessary to attach a lid to the opening of the storage section. Therefore, when the vehicle front structure according to the above aspect is adopted, it is possible to configure a communication structure between the passenger compartment and the front trunk without making major changes to the design of the vehicle.

[0021] In addition, in the front structure of the vehicle relating to the above-mentioned embodiment, the glove box having a lid is connected to the front trunk, so that it is possible to prevent odors from leaking from the front trunk into the passenger compartment and to prevent luggage from spilling into the passenger compartment. Effect of the Invention

[0022] The vehicle front structure according to each of the above aspects can improve user convenience. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram showing a front structure of a vehicle according to a first embodiment. FIG. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a belt conveyor. [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a part of a front structure of a vehicle relating to a second embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a part of a front structure of a vehicle relating to a third embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a part of a front structure of a vehicle relating to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing a part of a front structure of a vehicle relating to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a part of a front structure of a vehicle relating to a sixth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0024] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiment described below is an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described below except for the essential configuration.

[0025] [First embodiment] 1. Front structure of vehicle 1 The front structure of a vehicle 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG.

[0026] As shown in Fig. 1, the vehicle 1 according to this embodiment is provided with a front trunk 12 in the front part 1a forward of the dash panel 1c. As shown in Fig. 2, the front trunk 12 is disposed under the hood and has a storage space (front storage space) 12a capable of storing luggage. The storage space 12a of the front trunk 12 is open at the top (opening 12b).

[0027] As shown in Fig. 1, the vehicle 1 has an instrument panel 10 in the passenger compartment 1b behind the dash panel 1c. The instrument panel 10 is disposed in the front part of the passenger compartment 1b so as to extend in the left-right direction. The instrument panel 10 has a glove box 11 disposed in front of the passenger gap side part 1d.

[0028] 2, the glove box 11 has an accommodation space (vehicle compartment side accommodation space) 11a capable of accommodating luggage, and a lid 11b capable of opening and closing the opening of the accommodation space 11a on the vehicle compartment 1b side. The glove box 11 in this embodiment corresponds to a vehicle compartment side storage section.

[0029] 1 and 2, the vehicle 1 includes a communication part 13 that connects the front trunk 12 and the glove box 11. That is, in the vehicle 1 according to this embodiment, the storage space 12a of the front trunk 12 and the storage space 11a of the glove box 11 are in communication with each other through the communication space 13a of the communication part 13.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 2, in vehicle 1, inner bottom surface 12c of front trunk 12, inner bottom surface 13b of communication portion 13, and inner bottom surface 11c of glove box 11 are each formed as horizontal surfaces and are connected to each other without any steps.

[0031] In the longitudinal direction of the vehicle 1, a belt conveyor 14 is disposed in an area extending from the vicinity of the front end of the front trunk 12 to the vicinity of the rear end of the communication portion 13 (the vicinity of the connection point with the glove box 11). As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the belt conveyor 14 has a roller 14a disposed on the inner bottom surface 12c of the front trunk 12, a roller 14b disposed on the inner bottom surface 13b of the communication portion 13, a belt 14c stretched between the rollers 14a and 14b, and a motor 14d that applies a rotational driving force to the roller 14a. In this embodiment, the motor 14d is attached to the roller 14a disposed on the front side, but the motor 14d may be attached to the roller 14b disposed on the rear side.

[0032] 3, the belt conveyor 14 can transport the baggage 500 placed on the belt 14c in either the forward or backward direction. The belt conveyor 14 in this embodiment corresponds to a transport section.

[0033] 2.Effects In the front structure of the vehicle 1 according to this embodiment, the storage space 12a of the front trunk 12 and the storage space 11a of the glove box 11 are connected by the communication space 13a of the communication part 13, so that luggage can be stored in the front trunk 12 from the passenger compartment 1b side as well. This allows passengers to store luggage 500 in the front trunk 12 without getting out of the vehicle 1, realizing high convenience.

[0034] In addition, the front structure of the vehicle 1 includes the belt conveyor 14 disposed in the area from the front trunk 12 to the communication part 13, so that the luggage 500 located in the communication space 13a can be taken out to the passenger compartment 1b side. Therefore, regardless of the distance between the glove box 11 and the front trunk 12, the luggage 500 can be taken in and out from the passenger compartment 1b side, realizing further high convenience.

[0035] In addition, in the front structure of the vehicle 1, the glove box 11 is used as a compartment-side storage section, so there is no need to provide a new storage section. And, since the glove box 11 has a lid 11b, there is no need to take the trouble of attaching a lid to the opening of the newly provided storage section. Therefore, when the front structure of the vehicle 1 is adopted, it is possible to configure a communication structure between the compartment 1b and the front trunk 12 without making major design changes to the vehicle 1.

[0036] In addition, in the front structure of the vehicle 1, the glove box 11 having the lid 11b is connected to the front trunk 12, so that it is possible to prevent odors from leaking from the front trunk 12 toward the passenger compartment 1b and to prevent luggage 500 from spilling into the passenger compartment 1b.

[0037] In addition, in the front structure of the vehicle 1, the belt conveyor 14 is provided so as to enter the storage space 12a of the front trunk 12, so that the luggage 500 can be stored from the glove box 11 to the front trunk 12 through the communication part 13. Therefore, more luggage 500 can be stored than in the case where the belt conveyor 14 is provided only in the communication space 13a of the communication part 13. Also, it becomes possible to select a location for storing the luggage 500 from a wide area.

[0038] In addition, the front structure of the vehicle 1 employs the belt conveyor 14 as a transport section for transporting the luggage 500, so that the luggage 500 placed on the belt 14c can be moved to any desired location in the accommodation space 12a and the communication space 13a. In this embodiment, the belt conveyor 14 is driven by the motor 14d, but the belt conveyor 14 may be driven manually.

[0039] As described above, in the front structure of the vehicle 1 according to this embodiment, the luggage 500 can be stored in the storage space 12a of the front trunk 12 provided in the front part 1a of the vehicle 1 from inside the passenger compartment 1b.

[0040] [Second embodiment] The front structure of a vehicle according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 illustrates a part of the front structure of the vehicle. Portions not illustrated in Fig. 4 are the same as those in the first embodiment. In the following, repeated explanations of portions having the same configuration as those in the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0041] 4, the vehicle front structure according to this embodiment includes, as a transport section, a slide tray 24. The slide tray 24 includes a tray 24a, two rails 24b, and a plurality of carriages 24c.

[0042] The slide tray 24a is a plate-like member on which luggage can be placed. The slide rail 24b is laid in an area extending from the inner bottom surface 12c of the front trunk 12 to the inner bottom surface 13b of the communication section 13 (see FIG. 2). Only one rail 24b may be laid, or three or more rails 24b may be laid. The carriage 24c is attached to the lower surface of the tray 24a, and slides on the rail 24b in the front-rear direction.

[0043] Although detailed illustration is omitted in FIG. 4, the movement of the tray 24a may be performed by a drive source such as a motor, or may be performed manually by a passenger.

[0044] The vehicle front structure according to this embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, except that it is provided with a slide tray 24 as a transport section, and therefore can obtain the same effects as those of the first embodiment.

[0045] [Third embodiment] The front structure of a vehicle according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 illustrates a part of the front structure of a vehicle. Portions not illustrated in Fig. 5 are the same as those in the above-mentioned first embodiment. Also in Fig. 5, portions having the same configuration as those in the above-mentioned first embodiment are given the same reference numerals. Further, repeated explanations of portions having the same configuration as those in the above-mentioned first embodiment will be omitted.

[0046] 5, in the vehicle front structure according to this embodiment, a belt conveyor 34, which is a transfer section, is disposed only within the communication space 13a of the communication section 13. The belt conveyor 34 has rollers 34a and 34b, a belt 34c, and a motor (not shown), similar to the belt conveyor 14 of the first embodiment.

[0047] The rollers 34a, 34b are journaled on the inner bottom surface 13b of the communication part 13. The rear end 34d of the belt conveyor 34 is disposed slightly forward of the connection point between the communication part 13 and the glove box 11, and the front end 34e of the belt conveyor 34 is disposed slightly rearward of the connection point between the communication part 13 and the front trunk 12. Alternatively, the rear end 34d may be disposed at the connection point between the communication part 13 and the glove box 11, and the front end 34e may be disposed at the connection point between the communication part 13 and the front trunk 12.

[0048] The vehicle front structure according to this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the range in which the belt conveyor 34 is disposed, but other configurations are the same, so that the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

[0049] In addition, in the vehicle front structure according to this embodiment, the range of the belt conveyor 34 is shorter than that in the first embodiment, so that the amount of penetration of the belt conveyor 34 into the vehicle interior can be kept small even when an impact force is applied from the front during a frontal collision. Therefore, the vehicle front structure according to this embodiment is advantageous in terms of protecting occupants during a frontal collision.

[0050] [Fourth embodiment] The front structure of a vehicle according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 6. Fig. 6 illustrates a part of the front structure of a vehicle. Portions not illustrated in Fig. 6 are the same as those in the first embodiment. In the following, repeated explanations of portions having the same configuration as those in the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0051] 6, the front structure of a vehicle according to this embodiment includes a belt conveyor 44 as a transfer section. The belt conveyor 44 has rollers 44a and 44b, a belt 44c, a motor 44d, and a vertical wall section 44e.

[0052] The vertical wall portion 44e is attached onto the belt 44c and has a width substantially equal to that of the belt 44c. The vertical wall portion 44e has a predetermined height above the belt 44c and is configured not to come into contact with the peripheral wall of the communication portion. The vertical wall portion 44e is movable between an upper position above the roller 44a and an upper position above the roller 44b in conjunction with the running of the belt 44c driven by the motor 44d.

[0053] The vehicle front structure according to this embodiment has the same configuration as the first embodiment, except that the belt conveyor 44 has a vertical wall portion 44e, and therefore can obtain the same effects as the first embodiment.

[0054] In addition, in the vehicle front structure according to this embodiment, the vertical wall portion 44e of the belt conveyor 44 has a function of restricting the positional deviation of the luggage 500 placed on the belt 44c. That is, the vertical wall portion 44e in this embodiment corresponds to a positional deviation restricting portion. By adopting the belt conveyor 44 having the vertical wall portion 44e in this manner, even if the luggage 500 has a shape that is prone to rolling or is slippery, it is possible to smoothly transport the luggage 500 when attempting to take it out to the glove box 11 side.

[0055] Also, even if vibrations are applied to the belt 44c etc. while the vehicle is moving, it is possible to prevent the baggage 500 from undesirably moving towards the front trunk.

[0056] In this embodiment, the vertical wall portion 44e is used as an example of a positional deviation regulating portion, but other than this, a net-like member, a vertical bar, or the like may also be used.

[0057] [Fifth embodiment] The vehicle front structure according to the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7 illustrates a portion of the vehicle front structure. Portions not illustrated in Fig. 7 are the same as those in the first embodiment. Also in Fig. 7, portions having the same configuration as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals. Further, repeated explanations of portions having the same configuration as those in the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0058] 7, in the vehicle front structure according to this embodiment, the front trunk 22 has a partition 22b. The partition 22b divides the storage space 22a into two spaces 22a1 and 22a2.

[0059] One space 22a1 separated by the partition 22b is a space (first space) into which the belt conveyor 14 does not enter. Baggage is put into and taken out of the first space 22a1 by opening the hood.

[0060] On the other hand, the other space 22a2 separated by the partition 22b is a space (second space) to which the communication part 13 is connected and into which a part of the belt conveyor 14 enters. Luggage can be put in and taken out of the second space 22a2 by opening the hood, or can be put in and taken out from the glove box 11 (inside the passenger compartment) by using the belt conveyor 14.

[0061] The partition section 22b is formed of a plate-like member and is formed so as to partition up to a position higher than the belt conveyor .

[0062] The front structure of the vehicle in this embodiment has a similar configuration to that of the first embodiment, except that the storage space 22a of the front trunk 22 is divided into two spaces 22a1, 22a2 by a partition portion 22b, and therefore can obtain the same effects as those of the first embodiment.

[0063] Furthermore, in the front structure of the vehicle according to this embodiment, the storage space 22a is divided into two spaces 22a1, 22a2 by the partition portion 22b, so that luggage that is to be taken in and out from the passenger compartment while the vehicle is traveling can be stored in the second space 22a2, and other luggage can be stored in the first space 22a1, allowing the vehicle to be used in a manner suited to the user's usage.

[0064] Furthermore, because the partition 22b is formed of a plate-like member, it is possible to prevent baggage accommodated in the second space 22a2 from undesirably moving toward the first space 22a1 due to vibrations or the like during travel.

[0065] [Sixth embodiment] The vehicle front structure according to the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Fig. 8 illustrates a portion of the vehicle front structure. Portions not illustrated in Fig. 8 are the same as those in the first embodiment. Also in Fig. 8, portions having the same configuration as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals. Further, repeated explanations of portions having the same configuration as those in the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0066] As shown in FIG. 8, in the vehicle front structure of this embodiment, a portion of the bottom wall of the front trunk 32 is open (opening 32b), and a portion of the bottom wall of the communication portion 23 is also open (opening 23b).

[0067] In the first embodiment, the belt conveyor 14 was disposed on the inner bottom surfaces 12c, 13b of the front trunk 12 and the communicating portion 13 (see FIG. 2), but in this embodiment, the belt conveyor 54 is disposed so as to fit into the openings 32b, 23b. The rollers 54a, 54b of the belt conveyor 54 are disposed so that the upper surface of the belt 54c does not form any step with the upper edge portion facing the opening 32b of the front trunk 32 and the upper edge portion facing the opening 23b of the communicating portion 23.

[0068] The front structure of the vehicle in this embodiment has the same configuration as the first embodiment described above, except for the arrangement of the belt conveyor 54 relative to the front trunk 32 and the communication portion 23, and therefore can obtain the same effects as the first embodiment described above.

[0069] Furthermore, in the vehicle front structure according to this embodiment, the belt conveyor 54 is arranged to fit into the opening 32b of the front trunk 32 and the opening 23b of the communication part 23, improving the space efficiency in the vertical direction. That is, it is possible to store tall luggage while keeping the vertical height of the front trunk 32 and the communication part 23 low.

[0070] [Variations] In the first to sixth embodiments, the glove box 11 is used as the connection target of the communication part 13, 23 on the passenger compartment 1b side, but the present invention is not limited to this. A storage part other than the glove box may be provided on the upper or lower part of the instrument panel, and the communication part may be connected to the storage part. In this case, however, it is preferable to provide an openable lid on the storage part from the viewpoint of preventing odors from leaking out or luggage from spilling out.

[0071] In the first to sixth embodiments, the connection target of the communication parts 13, 23 on the passenger compartment 1b side is the glove box 11, so the passenger compartment-side storage part is arranged in the passenger seat-side part 1d of the passenger compartment 1b, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the passenger compartment-side storage part may be provided in a front part of the steering wheel on the instrument panel, or in a front part between the driver's seat and the passenger seat.

[0072] In the first to sixth embodiments, one front trunk 12, 22, 32 is provided in the front part 1a of the vehicle 1, but the present invention may be configured to provide multiple front trunks in the front part of the vehicle. In this case, at least one front trunk may be connected to the vehicle compartment side storage section via a communication part.

[0073] In the fifth embodiment, the storage space 22a of the front trunk 22 is divided into two spaces 22a1, 22a2 by the partition portion 22b. However, in the present invention, the storage space of the front trunk may be divided into three or more spaces.

[0074] In the first embodiment and the third to sixth embodiments, the belt conveyors 14, 34, 44, and 54 are used as an example of the transfer section, and in the second embodiment, the slide tray 24 is used as an example of the transfer section, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a transfer section may be used in which a ring-shaped wire rope is stretched over the area from the front trunk to the communication section, and a bag or the like capable of storing luggage is attached to a part of the wire rope. An air chute may also be used as the transfer section.

[0075] In the first embodiment and the third to sixth embodiments, the belt conveyors 14, 34, 44, and 54 extending linearly in the front-rear direction are used, but the present invention is not limited to this in terms of the arrangement of the belt conveyors. For example, it is also possible to use a curved conveyor, or to combine a linear conveyor with a curved conveyor. [Explanation of symbols]

[0076] 1 vehicle 1a Front 11 Glove box (vehicle compartment side storage area) 12,22,32 Front trunk 13,23 Communication part 14, 34, 44, 54 Belt conveyor (transport section) 24 Slide tray (transport section) 24a Tray 24b Rail 24c Carriage 34d rear end 34e front end 44e Vertical wall section (position misalignment control section)

Claims

1. a front trunk arranged at a front portion of the vehicle forward of a passenger compartment of the vehicle and having a front storage space capable of storing luggage; a compartment-side storage section disposed at a front portion of the passenger compartment and having a compartment-side storage space that allows luggage to be loaded and unloaded from the passenger compartment side; a communication portion having a communication space that communicates the front storage space and the vehicle interior storage space; A transport unit capable of transporting stored luggage in a forward and backward direction within the communication space; Equipped with Front structure of the vehicle.

2. The transfer section is provided to enter the front storage space and is configured to be able to transfer the luggage to an entry area of ​​the transfer section in the front storage space. The vehicle front structure according to claim 1 .

3. a rear end of the transfer section is disposed at a connection point of the communication section with the vehicle interior storage section or a point forward of the connection point, and a front end of the transfer section is disposed at a connection point of the communication section with the front trunk or a point rearward of the connection point, The vehicle front structure according to claim 1 .

4. The transport unit has a position shift regulation unit that regulates the forward position shift of the luggage during transport. The vehicle front structure according to claim 1 .

5. The transfer unit has a belt conveyor.

5. A vehicle front structure according to claim 1.

6. The transport unit has a rail disposed along a direction in which the communication space extends, and a slide tray including a tray movable along the rail and on which the luggage is placed.

5. A vehicle front structure according to claim 1.

7. The vehicle compartment-side storage section is a glove box that is provided in an instrument panel and has a lid that can be opened and closed relative to an opening of the vehicle compartment-side storage space on the vehicle compartment side.

5. A vehicle front structure according to claim 1.

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