CN117207891A - Front luggage compartment comprising features for work and entertainment purposes - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a front luggage compartment comprising features for work and entertainment purposes. The present disclosure relates to a front luggage compartment that includes a plurality of features that may be used for work purposes, entertainment purposes, or both. In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle comprising: a front luggage compartment that establishes a cargo space; a first panel movable between a closed position in which the first panel covers the front luggage compartment and an open position in which the first panel exposes the front luggage compartment, wherein the first panel includes a first surface that faces 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 that when the first panel is in the open position, the electronic visual display is substantially perpendicular to a ground surface under the motor vehicle.

Description

Front luggage compartment comprising features for work and entertainment purposes

RELATED APPLICATIONS

The application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application No. 63/347,704 filed on 1, 6, 2022, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to a front luggage compartment that includes a plurality of features that may be used for work purposes, entertainment purposes, or both.

Background

Electrically powered vehicles are being developed that reduce or completely eliminate reliance on internal combustion engines. With the advent of motorized vehicles, many existing components in the vehicle engine compartment may become unnecessary. The available space obtained by removing these components leaves room for a front luggage compartment, which is a storage compartment located near the front of the vehicle, and is commonly referred to using the hybrid term "front trunk".

Disclosure of Invention

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle comprising: a front luggage compartment that establishes a cargo space; a first panel movable between a closed position in which the first panel covers the front luggage compartment and an open position in which the first panel exposes the front luggage compartment, wherein the first panel includes a first surface that faces 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 that when the first panel is in the open position, the electronic visual display is substantially perpendicular to a ground surface under the motor vehicle.

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle further comprising: a mount attached to or integrally formed with the first surface.

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to an automotive vehicle wherein the mount comprises a perforated hard fiber board (hardboard).

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle, wherein: the electronic visual display is rigidly attached to the first surface via the mount.

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle, wherein: when the first panel is in the open position, the first surface is inclined at an acute angle relative to the ground, and the electronic visual display is attached to the first surface via the mount such that the electronic visual display is rotatable relative to the first surface to a position in which the electronic visual display is substantially perpendicular to the ground.

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle further comprising: a shelf configured to slide between a deployed position in which a front edge of the shelf is substantially flush with a rear wall adjacent a top of the cargo space and a retracted position in which a front edge of the shelf is forward of the rear wall and rearward of a front of the cargo space.

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle, wherein above the shelf, the rear wall comprises a plurality of electrical outlets.

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle wherein below the shelf, the rear wall comprises perforated hard fiberboard.

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle further comprising: first and second flanges on opposite sides of the cargo space, wherein the first and second flanges each include a working surface that is substantially parallel to a floor of the cargo space.

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle, wherein the first flange and the second flange each comprise at least one cup holder adjacent to the working surface.

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle further comprising: a second panel that is movable independently of the first panel between a closed position in which the second panel covers the front luggage compartment and an open position in which the second panel exposes the front luggage compartment.

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle, wherein the second panel is rotatable about an axis adjacent a bottom edge of the second panel.

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle wherein the second panel includes an electrical outlet in an edge thereof such that the electrical outlet faces in a forward direction when the second panel is in the open position.

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle wherein the second panel is configured to slide forward and downward when moving from the closed position to the open position.

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle further comprising: a floor panel movable to a position at least partially forward of a front bumper of the motor vehicle when the second panel is in the open position.

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle, wherein the first panel is a hood of the motor vehicle and the second panel is a grille of the motor vehicle.

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a method comprising: moving a first panel to an open position such that an electronic visual display mounted to the first panel is substantially perpendicular to the ground, wherein the first panel is configured to selectively cover and uncover a front luggage compartment of a motor vehicle.

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a method wherein the electronic visual display is rigidly mounted to an underside of the first panel.

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a method wherein the electronic visual display is rotatable relative to the first panel.

In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a method, the method further comprising: a second panel is moved independently of the first panel, wherein the second panel is configured to selectively cover and uncover the front luggage compartment.

Drawings

Fig. 1 schematically shows an electrically powered vehicle.

Fig. 2 shows a front luggage compartment of an electrically powered vehicle.

Fig. 3 shows a side view of the shelf in a retracted position somewhat schematically.

Fig. 4 shows a side view of the shelf in a slightly schematic, unfolded position.

Fig. 5 shows another embodiment of a front luggage compartment of an electrically powered vehicle.

Detailed Description

The present disclosure relates to a front luggage compartment that includes a plurality of features that may be used for work purposes, entertainment purposes, or both. The disclosed features increase the usability of the front luggage compartment, and thus the vehicle as a whole, among other benefits that will be appreciated from the following description. In particular, many of the features discussed below are intended to make the front luggage compartment more available at a job site, travel picnic event, or the like.

Fig. 1 schematically shows a motor vehicle, which is here an motorized vehicle 10 ("vehicle 10"). The vehicle 10 may include any type of motorized driveline. In one embodiment, the vehicle 10 is a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). However, the concepts described herein are not limited to BEVs and may be extended to other motorized vehicles, including, but not limited to, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), fuel cell vehicles, and the like. Thus, although not specifically shown in this embodiment, the vehicle 10 may be equipped with an internal combustion engine that may be employed alone or in combination with other energy sources to propel the vehicle 10. In particular, certain aspects of the present disclosure may be applied to vehicles other than motorized vehicles including a front trunk, such as a mid-engine or rear-engine vehicle.

In the illustrated embodiment, the vehicle 10 is an electric-only vehicle propelled solely by electric power (such as by one or more electric machines 12), without any assistance from an internal combustion engine. The electric machine 12 may operate as an electric motor, a generator, or both. The electric machine 12 receives electrical power and provides rotational output torque to one or more drive wheels 14, such as through a transmission gearbox (not shown).

A voltage bus 16 electrically connects the motor 12 to a battery pack 18. The battery pack 18 is an exemplary motorized vehicle battery. The battery pack 18 may be a high voltage traction battery pack including one or more battery arrays 20 (i.e., a group of rechargeable battery cells) capable of outputting electrical power to operate the motor 12 and/or other electrical loads of the vehicle 10. Other types of energy storage devices and/or output devices may also be used to power the vehicle 10.

In the illustrated embodiment, the vehicle 10 is a pickup truck. However, the vehicle 10 may also be an automobile, van, sport utility vehicle, or any other type of vehicle.

As shown in fig. 1, the vehicle 10 includes a passenger compartment 22, a truck cargo compartment 24 positioned rearward of the passenger compartment 22, and a front luggage compartment 26 positioned forward of the passenger compartment 22. The truck cargo compartment 24 may establish a first cargo space of the vehicle 10 and the front luggage compartment 26 may establish a second cargo space of the vehicle 10. The front luggage compartment 26 may be referred to, or more broadly referred to, as the front cargo space using the hybrid term "front trunk".

The front luggage compartment 26 may provide additional cargo space that is not conventionally available in most conventional internal combustion powered vehicles. The present disclosure includes various features that increase the usefulness and usability of the front luggage compartment 26.

The front luggage compartment 26 is selectively covered by an opening and closing member assembly 28. In this example, the shutter assembly 28 is a split opening and includes two independently movable panels, a first panel 30 and a second panel 32, that are movable to cover and uncover the front luggage compartment 26. The front luggage compartment 26 may then be conveniently accessed through the first panel 30, the second panel 32, or both. In the illustrated example, the first panel 30 is a hood of the vehicle 10 and the second panel 32 is a grille of the vehicle 10. The first panel 30 and the second panel 32 are each independently movable between a closed position (fig. 1) and an open position (fig. 2) to selectively cover and uncover, respectively, the front luggage compartment 26. In particular, the first panel 30 may be disposed about a first axis A adjacent a rear portion of the first panel 30 ₁ Rotated to selectively cover and uncover the front luggage compartment 26 from above. In this example, the second panel 32 may surround a second axis a adjacent the bottom of the second panel 32 ₂ Rotated to selectively cover and uncover the front luggage compartment 26 from the front. The first panel 30 may be referred to as a hood panel and the second panel 32 may be referred to as a grille panel.

The second panel 32 may be sized and shaped to mate with a grille in an engine-driven vehicle model (such as a pick-up truck) to maintain the same appearance and allow the overall vehicle lineup to have substantially the same front end body structure. While the second panel 32 may be configured to appear identical to an engine-driven vehicle, the second panel 32 presents a solid surface configured to prevent water from entering the front luggage compartment 26. In this example, a solid surface is possible in the vehicle 10 because no engine cooling airflow is required.

FIG. 2 shows the first face in its respective open positionA plate 30 and a second panel 32. In this example, the first panel 30 and the second panel 32 move in generally opposite directions when moved to their respective open positions. In particular, referring to fig. 2, the first panel 30 has been positioned about the axis a relative to the closed position of fig. 1 ₁ Rotated back and up, while the second panel 32 has been rotated about axis a relative to the closed position of fig. 1 ₂ Rotates forward and downward. With both the first panel 30 and the second panel 32 in their respective open positions, the front luggage compartment 26 is accessible from above and from the front. In this example, axis A ₁ 、A ₂ Parallel to each other and perpendicular to the centerline of the vehicle 10. Axis A ₁ 、A ₂ Is representative. Axis A ₁ 、A ₂ Other locations of (c) are within the scope of the present disclosure.

The first panel 30 may be about an axis a via a pair of hinges 34 ₁ Rotated to selectively cover and uncover the top opening 36 of the front trunk 26. The hinge 34 may be provided by a stranded hinge, wherein one of the strands is curved. The hinge 34 may alternatively be provided by another type of hinge (such as a barrel hinge) or a link (such as a four bar link).

The first panel 30 includes a first surface 38 and a second surface 40 opposite the first surface 38. The first surface 38 is the underside of the first panel 30. The first surface 38 faces the forward luggage compartment 26 when the first panel 30 is closed. The second surface 40 provides an exterior of the vehicle 10, and in this example specifically provides a top of the cover. When the first panel 30 is open, the first surface 38 may be referred to as a front surface and the second surface 40 may be referred to as a rear surface. The first surface 38 and the second surface 40 extend laterally between the opposite side edges 42, 44 and also extend between the edges 46, 48. When the first panel 30 is closed, the edge 46 is a front edge and the edge 48 is a rear edge. When the first panel 30 is open, the edge 46 may be referred to as a top edge and the edge 48 may be referred to as a bottom edge.

The second panel 32 may be about an axis a via a pair of hinges 50 ₂ Rotated to selectively cover and uncover the front opening 52 of the front luggage compartment 26. The hinge 50 may be a twisted wire hingeProviding wherein one of the strands is curved. The hinge 50 may alternatively be provided by another type of hinge or link.

The second panel 32 includes a first surface 54 and a second surface 56 opposite the first surface 54. The first surface 54 faces the forward luggage compartment 26 when the second panel 32 is closed. The second surface 56 provides an exterior of the vehicle 10, and in this example specifically provides a grille. When the second panel 32 is open, the first surface 54 may be referred to as a top surface and the second surface 56 may be referred to as a bottom surface. The first surface 54 and the second surface 56 extend laterally between opposite side edges 58, 60, which in this example fit between opposite headlamps 62, 64. The first surface 54 and the second surface 56 also extend between edges 66, 68. When the second panel 32 is closed, the edge 66 is a top edge and the edge 68 is a bottom edge. When the second panel 32 is open, the edge 66 may be referred to as a front edge and the edge 68 may be referred to as a rear edge.

When the first and second panels 30, 32 are closed, the edge 66 is configured to fit against the first surface 38 to enclose the front luggage compartment 26 and seal the front luggage compartment 26 against the external environment. Specifically, as an example, edge 66 directly or indirectly abuts first surface 38 via a seal or gasket. In this embodiment, the first panel 30 does not include a member extending vertically downward from the first surface 38 adjacent the edge 46. In other words, the first panel 30 does not provide any portion of the grille of the vehicle 10.

The front luggage compartment 26 includes a floor 70, a rear wall 72, and opposed lateral side walls 74, 76 that provide boundaries for the front cargo space of the vehicle 10. Various items such as a tool box and a tablet computer rest on the floor 70, and various other items such as tools and chargers are attached to the rear wall 72.

The side flanges 78, 80 are accessible and available laterally outboard of the side walls 74, 76 when the first panel 30 is open. Side flanges 78, 80 extend laterally from an upper portion of a respective one of the side walls 74, 76 to the outside of the vehicle 10 and otherwise generally present a similar profile to the first panel 30 such that when the first panel 30 is closed, the first panel 30 overlaps and covers the side flanges 78, 80. In one example, the first panel 30 directly abuts the side flanges 78, 80 when the first panel 30 is closed. When the first panel 30 is open, the side flanges 78, 80 are configured to provide space. Referring to the side flange 80, the side flange 80 includes two cup holders 82 and a working surface 84. The side flanges 78 are similarly configured, but are opposed about the centerline of the vehicle 10. The working surface 84 is substantially parallel to the floor 70 of the front luggage compartment 26. The working surface 84 may be formed as a textured or finished surface configured to resist sliding of items placed on the working surface 84. In this regard, the working surface 84 may be considered a storage tray. The working surface 84 may alternatively be configured to receive a rubber pad. Work surface 84 may alternatively or additionally be configured to include or receive a wireless charging pad configured to charge a computing device or mobile device.

One aspect of the present disclosure relates to the presentation of an electronic visual display 86, such as a television or computer monitor, and which may display images and video for enjoyment by a user adjacent the front trunk 26, such as during a travel picnic or similar activity. In this example, an electronic visual display 86 is mounted to the first surface 38 of the first panel 30. When the first panel 30 is open, as shown in fig. 2, the electronic visual display 86 is substantially perpendicular to the ground G, and in particular, the screen 88 of the electronic visual display 86 is substantially perpendicular to the ground G, which increases the ease of viewing the electronic visual display 86. The ground G is the surface immediately below the wheels 14 of the vehicle 10, and may be concrete, pavement, grass, dirt, or the like. The ground G may be uneven. The term "substantially" is used herein to refer to an angle that is considered substantially near vertical, taking into account the fact that the vehicle 10 may be on an uneven ground G. In this regard, the first panel 30 is configured to rotate substantially 90 ° between the closed position and the open position such that the electronic visual display 86 is substantially perpendicular to the ground G when the first panel 30 is open. As another reference point, the screen 88 of the electronic visual display 86 is perpendicular to the plane containing the backplane 70 within an acceptable tolerance (such as ±3°).

The first surface 38 includes a section that includes a mounting member, in this example a perforated hard fiber board 90, to facilitate mounting one or more articles to the first surface 38. In this example, the electronic visual display 86 is mounted directly to the perforated hard fiberboard 90 or indirectly to the perforated hard fiberboard 90 via a separate mounting bracket. As an example, the perforated hard fiber board 90 may alternatively or additionally be used to store tools and equipment. In one example, a perforated hard fiber board 90 is mounted to the first surface 38. The perforated hard fiber board 90 includes equidistant holes configured to receive standard sized pegs, hooks, or other adapters configured to mount and store various items. In another example, the first surface 38 is integrally formed with equidistant holes corresponding to equidistant holes of a perforated hard fiber board.

Once mounted to the first surface 38, the electronic visual display 86 is rigidly attached to the first surface 38 via the perforated hard fiber plate 90 and/or another mount, and in this embodiment, the electronic visual display 86 is not configured to move relative to the first surface 38. In this manner, any movement of the electronic visual display 86 is controlled by movement of the first surface 38, which in turn is controlled by movement of the first panel 30.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a sliding shelf 92. The shelf 92 is slidable between a deployed position (fig. 2 and 4) and a retracted position (fig. 3). The shelf 92 may slide on a sliding rail similar to a drawer slide. The shelf 92 extends substantially the entire width between the flanges 78, 80. The front edge 94 of the shelf 92 includes a handle 96 configured to be grasped by a user's hand so that the user can slide the shelf 92 between the extended and retracted positions. The top surface 98 includes or is integrally formed with a working surface 100, which may be formed as a textured or finished surface configured to resist sliding of an article placed on the working surface 100. The working surface 100 may be provided by a rubber pad placed on the top surface 98. The work surface 100 may alternatively or additionally be configured to include or receive a wireless charging pad configured to charge a computing device or a mobile device.

The shelf 92 is slidable relative to the rear wall 72. In this example, the rear wall 72 includes a slot 102 sized and shaped to receive the shelf 92 when the shelf 92 is in the retracted position. In the retracted position, the front edge 94 is substantially flush with the upper portion 104 of the rear wall 72 and lies substantially in a common vertical plane. The upper portion 104 is vertically above the shelf 92 and, in this example, includes a plurality of electrical outlets 106 (fig. 2). The power outlet 106 facilitates charging items (such as computing devices or mobile devices) that may be placed on the shelves 92 as the shelves 92 are unfolded.

In this example, the shelf 92 is configured to only partially expand into the front luggage compartment 26. When deployed, the front edge 94 is forward of the rear wall 72 but rearward of the front luggage compartment 26. In one example, when deployed, the shelf 92 extends from the rear wall 72 a distance that is about 25% of the total depth of the front luggage compartment 26. Thus, the shelf 92 may serve as a useful storage location for a variety of relatively small items without significantly impeding access to the front luggage compartment 26.

With respect to power outlet 106, in this example, four 120 volt power outlets are shown. However, the upper portion 104 may include a different number or type of electrical outlets (including 240 volt outlets, USB-C outlets, etc.).

In this example, the second panel 32 includes, in addition to the power socket 106, a power socket 108 in the edge 66. In this regard, when the second panel 32 is in the open position, the first surface 54 is substantially parallel to the ground G and may function as a table top or workspace, and may function as a table, picnic table, travel picnic area, or the like. The power outlet 108 may conveniently charge an item (such as a tool, computing device, or mobile device) for use on the first surface 54. As with the power outlets 106, the type and/or number of power outlets 108 may be different. Although two power outlet locations have been discussed, the front luggage compartment 26 may include power outlets in additional locations.

The first surface 54 may be formed as a textured or finished surface configured to resist sliding of an item placed on the first surface 54. A rubber pad may be attached to or placed on the first surface 54. The first surface 54 may also include or incorporate a wireless charging pad.

Below the shelf 92, the rear wall 72 includes a section containing perforated hard fiberboard 110. Various items, such as tools and chargers, are shown mounted to the perforated hard fiber board 110. The charger may be connected to a power source of the vehicle 10. As an example, as with the perforated hard fiberboard 90, the perforated hard fiberboard 110 may be used for storing tools and equipment. Further, the perforated hard fiber board 110 may be mounted to the rear wall 72, or alternatively, the rear wall 72 may be integrally formed with equidistant holes corresponding to the equidistant holes of the perforated hard fiber board. The perforated hard fiber board 110 includes equidistant holes configured to receive standard sized pegs, hooks, or other adapters configured to mount and store various items.

In one embodiment, the first panel 30 and the second panel 32 are manually movable between an open position and a closed position. However, the first panel 30 and the second panel 32 may be automatically opened using a powertrain P that includes one or more powered actuators, gears, linkages, etc. In this case, the user may initiate opening and/or closing of the first panel 30 and the second panel 32 by initiating an open or close command on the key fob, on the user's mobile device, by a button on the exterior of the vehicle 10, and/or by a user interface in the passenger compartment 22. The powered actuator may hold the first panel 30 and the second panel 32 in place in the open and closed positions while powering the first panel 30 and the second panel 32. Alternatively or additionally, the hinges 34, 50 may cooperate with one or more detents and/or releasable latches configured to hold the first and second panels 30, 32 in the open and closed positions. For example, the edge 66 may include a releasable latch configured to engage a protrusion from the first surface 38 to retain the first panel 30 and/or the second panel 32 in the closed position.

Fig. 5 illustrates another embodiment that includes a number of alternative design features relative to the exemplary embodiment of fig. 1-4. Any of the alternative design aspects of fig. 5 may be incorporated into the exemplary embodiments of fig. 1-4.

Initially, the shelf 92 is not present in the embodiment of fig. 5. Further, with respect to the electronic visual display 86, in the embodiment of fig. 5, the electronic visual display 86 is not rigidly mounted to the first panel 30. In this embodiment, the first panel 30 is rotatable to an open position in which the first surface 38 is oriented at an acute angle relative to the ground G. To orient the electronic visual display 86 (particularly the screen 88) substantially perpendicular to the ground G, the electronic visual display 86 is configured relative to the first surface 38 about an axis a adjacent the top of the electronic visual display 86 ₃ And (5) rotating. In this example, axis A ₃ Parallel to axis A ₁ And A ₂ . In one example, when the first panel 30 is open, the first surface 38 is inclined at an angle between 60 ° and 80 ° relative to the ground G, and the electronic visual display 86 is configured about the axis a ₃ Rotated between 10 deg. and 30 deg.. In one particular example, when the first panel 30 is opened, the first surface 38 is inclined at an angle of 70 ° relative to the ground G, and the electronic visual display 86 is configured about the axis a ₃ Rotated 20 deg. so that the screen 88 is substantially perpendicular to the ground G.

Another alternative design aspect involves an alternative movement of the second panel 32 and corresponding options of the bottom panel 70. In fig. 5, the second panel 32 is configured to move to a downward open position generally forward of the front bumper 112 and slightly forward of the closed position. Fig. 5 shows the second panel 32 in an alternative open position. The hinge, link and/or track may guide the second panel 32 to move to the alternative open position. In an alternative open position, the edge 66 is below the floor 70 of the front trunk 26 such that the panel providing the floor 70 may slide forward from the front bumper 112. In this position, the floor 70 may serve as a table top or workspace and may serve as a table, picnic table, travel picnic area, or the like. The base plate 70 includes a handle 114 in a forward edge 116 thereof that is configured to be grasped by a user to slide the base plate 70 to the position of fig. 5. When the bottom panel 70 is in the position of fig. 5, the edge 66 of the second panel 32 may directly abut the bottom surface 118 of the bottom panel 70 and support the bottom panel 70 from the bottom. The floor 70 may be mounted on rails similar to drawer slides and is generally slidable between a first position (generally as shown in fig. 2) in which the floor 70 is entirely within the front luggage compartment 26 and provides a floor for the front luggage compartment 26, and a second position (such as the position of fig. 5) in which the floor 70 is at least partially forward of the front bumper 112.

In both embodiments, each of the surfaces of the front luggage compartment 26 and the panels 30, 32 (including the first surface 38, the first surface 54, the floor 70, the rear wall 72, and the side walls 74, 76) may be made of a polymeric material. However, other materials, including metallic materials, are also contemplated as falling within the scope of the present disclosure.

The various work surfaces discussed above (including surfaces 54, 84, 100, etc.) may include one or more embossments that establish one or more measuring scales to measure an article when positioned atop the work surface. Each of the working surfaces may include a cup holder, a storage tray, an electrical outlet, and the like. The front luggage compartment 26 may also be fitted with various storage compartments and other features, such as speakers for listening to music or other audio during travel picnics, work, or other activities, and interfaces for controlling the speakers. Any electronics, including an electrical outlet, may be electrically connected to and powered by the battery pack 18.

Further, the vehicle 10 may include a controller C (FIG. 1) that is part of an overall vehicle control module, such as a Vehicle System Controller (VSC), or alternatively, a stand-alone controller separate from the VSC. The controller C may be programmed with executable instructions for interacting with and operating various components of the vehicle 10. The controller additionally includes a processing unit and non-transitory memory for executing various control strategies and modes of the vehicle 10. As an example, the controller C may selectively direct power to the power outlets 106, 108, activate the electronic visual display 86, charge a power tool mounted to the perforated hard fiber plate 110, and/or command the power assembly P (if present) to turn on and off the first and second panels 30, 32, among other functions.

The electronic visual display 86 may be connected to a variety of devices and is capable of playing media commanded by those devices. For example, the electronic visual display 86 may be connected to the infotainment system of the vehicle 10 or another source (such as the Internet) or the user's mobile device via a wired or wireless connection to play still images/video.

It should be understood that terms such as "about," "substantially," and "substantially" are not intended to be borderless terms and should be construed as consistent with the manner in which those terms would be interpreted by those skilled in the art. Further, directional terms such as "forward", "rearward", "upward", "downward", "vertical", "horizontal", and the like are used with reference to the normal operating orientation of the vehicle and are for explanation purposes only and should not be otherwise construed as limiting.

Although different examples have particular components shown in the illustrations, embodiments of the disclosure are not limited to those particular combinations. Some of the features or components from one of the examples may be used in combination with features or components from another of the examples. In addition, the various figures of the disclosure are not necessarily to scale, and some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show certain details of particular components or arrangements.

Those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the above-described embodiments are exemplary and not limiting. That is, modifications of the present disclosure will fall within the scope of the claims. For that reason the following claims should be studied to determine their true scope and content.

Claims (15)

1. A motor vehicle, comprising:

a front luggage compartment that establishes a cargo space;

a first panel movable between a closed position in which the first panel covers the front luggage compartment and an open position in which the first panel exposes the front luggage compartment, wherein the first panel includes a first surface that faces 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 that when the first panel is in the open position, the electronic visual display is substantially perpendicular to a ground surface under the motor vehicle.

2. The motor vehicle of claim 1, further comprising:

a mount attached to or integrally formed with the first surface.

3. The motor vehicle of claim 2, wherein the mount comprises a perforated hard fiber board.

4. The motor vehicle of claim 2, wherein:

the electronic visual display is rigidly attached to the first surface via the mount.

5. The motor vehicle of claim 2, wherein:

the first surface is inclined at an acute angle with respect to the ground when the first panel is in the open position, and

the electronic visual display is attached to the first surface via the mount such that the electronic visual display is rotatable relative to the first surface to a position in which the electronic visual display is substantially perpendicular to the ground.

6. The motor vehicle of claim 1, further comprising:

a shelf configured to slide between a deployed position in which a front edge of the shelf is substantially flush with a rear wall adjacent a top of the cargo space and a retracted position in which a front edge of the shelf is forward of the rear wall and rearward of a front of the cargo space.

7. The motor vehicle of claim 6, wherein above the shelf, the rear wall includes a plurality of electrical outlets.

8. The motor vehicle of claim 6, wherein the rear wall comprises a perforated hard fiberboard below the shelf.

9. The motor vehicle of claim 1, further comprising:

first and second flanges on opposite sides of the cargo space, wherein the first and second flanges each include a working surface that is substantially parallel to a floor of the cargo space.

10. The motor vehicle of claim 9, wherein the first flange and the second flange each include at least one cup holder adjacent the working surface.

11. The motor vehicle of claim 1, further comprising:

a second panel that is movable independently of the first panel between a closed position in which the second panel covers the front luggage compartment and an open position in which the second panel exposes the front luggage compartment.

12. The motor vehicle of claim 11, wherein the second panel is rotatable about an axis adjacent a bottom edge of the second panel.

13. The motor vehicle of claim 12, wherein the second panel includes an electrical outlet in an edge thereof such that the electrical outlet faces in a forward direction when the second panel is in the open position.

14. The motor vehicle of claim 11, wherein the second panel is configured to slide forward and downward when moving from the closed position to the open position, and wherein the floor is movable to a position at least partially forward of a front bumper of the motor vehicle when the second panel is in the open position.

15. The motor vehicle of claim 11, wherein the first panel is a hood of the motor vehicle and the second panel is a grille of the motor vehicle.