Front trunk including features for work and entertainment purposes

US12103495B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

• Michael John Harmon · Westland, US
• Erol Ozcelik · Old Bridge, US
• Hussain Z. Tajmahal · Detroit, US
• Benjamin Howard · Grosse Pointe Park, US
• Kathryn N. Cezar · Berkley, US
• Leyna Hirsch · Livonia, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 22, 2022
• Grant date: Oct 1, 2024
• Expiry date: Dec 21, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R2011/0085
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

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.