Interior Variable Vehicle Opening Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional vehicles are limited in their ability to open and expose internal spaces to the outside, and their seats are fixed, which restricts their functionality as autonomous driving technology evolves and modern vehicles are expected to transform into living spaces.
Innovation Solution
The internal variable vehicle features instrument panels that form an opening to expose the internal space to the outside, a movable seat, a guide on the vehicle's floor for seat movement, and a fixing module that allows the seat to be selectively fixed or released for external access, along with a side step for stable seating.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the ceiling is opened to expose the internal space to the outside, then the aesthetic purpose is achieved, but the functionality is limited and not practical
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle body opening is segmented into multiple independent panels (ceiling panel, side panels, instrument panels) that can be opened or closed separately. This allows the vehicle to transition between different states (fully closed, partially open, fully open) to serve multiple functions including aesthetic display, ventilation, and direct access to building interiors.
Solution Approach 2:
The opening structure is designed to be dynamic rather than static, with panels that can be selectively opened or closed based on operational requirements. The seat is also designed to be movable between fixed and movable states, allowing the system to adapt between traditional vehicle operation and building integration modes.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the seat is fixed to the floor, then the traditional vehicle structure is maintained, but the seat cannot move to the outside of the vehicle
Solution Approach 1:
The seat is designed with dual capability: it can be fixed to the floor for stable vehicle operation, and it can be moved to the outside of the vehicle when the opening is activated. The fixing module allows the seat to transition between these two states, enabling both traditional vehicle use and building integration modes.
Solution Approach 2:
The seat structure has different properties at different locations and times: when fixed, it provides stable seating; when moved, it enables external access. The fixing module creates local stability at the seat-floor connection point, while the overall system maintains adaptability through selective release of this connection.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the seat is made movable to the outside, then the vehicle can be docked into buildings, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The complex seat movement function is segmented into independent components: the guide structure that defines the movement path, the fixing module that secures the seat, and the driving member that powers movement. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the overall system architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide structure acts as an intermediary between the seat and the vehicle body, providing a defined path for seat movement while maintaining structural integrity. The guide mediates the complex interaction between the movable seat and the fixed vehicle structure, simplifying the overall system by providing a clear mechanical constraint.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the instrument panels form an opening, then the internal space is exposed to the outside, but the opening mechanism becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The instrument panel opening mechanism is segmented into multiple independent panels that can be opened or closed separately. Each panel is a discrete component that can be controlled independently, allowing the system to create different opening configurations (full opening, partial opening, selective panel opening) without requiring a complex monolithic mechanism.
Data Source
AI summary
An internal variable vehicle may include instrument panels provided on a side of an internal space of the vehicle, having a structure in which a portion thereof overlaps, configuring an embedding portion of the internal space when being developed, and forming an opening through which the internal space of the vehicle is externally exposed out of the vehicle when the portion thereof overlaps; a seat movable from the internal space of the vehicle to the outside; a guide provided on a floor of the internal space of the vehicle, and providing a path in which the seat is movable from the internal space of the vehicle to an opening side of the instrument panels; and a fixing module configured of fixing the seat to one point of the guide and releasing the fixing of the seat from the point of the guide when the seat is required to move to the outside of the vehicle through the opening of the instrument panels.