Front Trunk Panel With Integrated Display and Work Features
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Solution Overview
Problem
The transition to electrified vehicles creates unused space in the engine compartment, which is not efficiently utilized for storage or functionality in conventional vehicles.
Innovation Solution
A front trunk with moveable panels, an electronic visual display, and additional features like a sliding shelf and power outlets, designed to provide a versatile cargo space for both work and entertainment purposes, enhancing usability in various settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the engine compartment components are removed to create a front trunk, then storage space is increased, but the vehicle loses traditional engine functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The front trunk is designed to serve multiple functions beyond simple storage. The first panel can function as both a closure for the trunk and a support surface for an electronic visual display. The space can accommodate storage containers, entertainment systems, or work surfaces depending on configuration needs, making the vehicle adaptable to different use cases whether for commuting, entertainment, or work purposes
2Adaptability or versatility
If an electronic visual display is mounted on the first panel, then entertainment functionality is added, but the panel structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The first panel serves dual purposes: as the closure lid for the front trunk and as a mounting surface for the electronic visual display. This eliminates the need for a separate support structure for the display, reducing overall complexity while adding entertainment functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure for the electronic visual display is integrated with the first panel itself. The panel includes a mounting surface or attachment mechanism built into its design, combining the structural element (panel) with the functional element (display support) into a single unified component
3Ease of operation
If moveable panels are used to cover the front trunk, then access flexibility is improved, but the sealing reliability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses moveable panels that can transition between closed and open positions to provide flexible access to the front trunk. The panels are designed with hinges or sliding mechanisms that allow easy manipulation while maintaining structural integrity
Solution Approach 2:
Sealing elements such as gaskets or weatherstripping are introduced as intermediary components between the moveable panels and the front trunk body. These sealing elements fill the gaps created by the moveable joints, preventing water, dust, or debris from entering the cargo space while allowing the panels to move freely
Data Source
AI summary
This disclosure relates to a front trunk including a number of features, which can be used for work purposes, entertainment purposes, or both. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a motor vehicle, including: a front trunk establishing a cargo space; a first panel moveable between a closed position in which the first panel covers the front trunk and an open position in which the first panel uncovers the front trunk, wherein the first panel includes a first surface facing the cargo space when the first panel is in the closed position; and an electronic visual display mounted to the first surface, wherein the first panel and the electronic visual display are configured such the electronic visual display is substantially perpendicular a ground surface beneath the motor vehicle when the first panel is in the open position.