Utility Vehicle Bonnet Storage Box Rear Windshield Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional utility vehicles face difficulties in accessing storage boxes due to interference between fixed windshields and box covers, leading to complex and costly windshield structures.
Innovation Solution
A utility vehicle design where the box cover is positioned behind the windshield, allowing for easy access from the interior of the riding space without rotating or detaching the windshield, with a simple fixed windshield configuration and a detachable box cover that uses engagement projections and latch lock mechanisms for easy operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the windshield is of a fixed type, then the structure is simple and cost is reduced, but the windshield interferes with the box cover to inhibit opening
Solution Approach 1:
The patent repositions the box cover in the longitudinal dimension of the vehicle, placing it behind the windshield rather than above it. This spatial reconfiguration allows the fixed windshield to remain in place while the box cover can be accessed and opened from the rear, eliminating interference between the two components.
2Ease of operation
If the windshield is of a rotatable or foldable type, then the box cover can be opened, but the windshield structure becomes complicated and cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the opening function from the windshield structure itself and transfers it to the box cover positioning system. By placing the box cover behind the windshield and enabling access from the rear, the windshield can remain a simple fixed structure while the box cover opening capability is achieved through its detachable design and rear access mechanism.
3Volume of stationary object
If the box cover is positioned above the windshield, then the storage box volume is maximized, but the windshield must be rotated or detached to access the storage box
Solution Approach 1:
The patent repositions the box cover in the longitudinal dimension, placing it behind the windshield rather than above it. This allows the storage box to maintain substantial volume while being accessible from the rear of the riding space, eliminating the need to rotate or detach the windshield for access.
Data Source
AI summary
A utility vehicle has a riding space surrounded with a ROPS, a bonnet, and a windshield. The utility vehicle includes a storage box disposed in a bonnet chamber covered with the bonnet. The storage box includes a box body having an opened upper end, and a detachable box cover disposed substantially flush with the bonnet and covering, from above, the box body. The box cover has a front edge positioned behind a lower end of the windshield.