A patent recently filed by Honda reveals an innovative approach to storage: a hidden compartment in the rear bumper of electric vehicles. This technical concept aims to exploit the available space in an original way, offering new possibilities for EV users.
Honda accelerates its commitment to the sector electric vehicles, marking its territory with bold concepts and a promise of accessibility. During CES 2024, the firm unveiled the 0 Series, prototypes evoking a futuristic vision, with a launch on the market planned for 2026. At the same time, the manufacturer is announcing EVs at more affordable prices, aiming to facilitate the adoption of this technology. This strategy reflects a double ambition: innovate in design and functionality while making electric mobility more accessible.
At the heart of this innovation, Honda explore features which improve the efficiency and use of electric vehicles. The company recently patented a storage concept located in the rear bumper of EVs, taking advantage of otherwise unused space. This device could not only increase the available storage space but also offer practical solutions for modern problems, such as securing packages.
Honda has just filed a patent for a trunk integrated into the bumpers of its electric vehicles
In its quest for innovation, Honda seeks to review the layout of electric vehicles by considering ingenious storage space directly integrated into the rear bumper of its vehicles. A patent recently filed by the manufacturer reveals a system integrated into the rear bumper. This idea takes advantage of the specific architecture of EVswhere the battery housed in the floor frees up space at the bumper. The envisaged device is in the form of a sliding drawer, easily accessible and designed to store various objects, emergency tools to sports equipment, including shopping bags, thus maximizing the available space without encroaching on the main trunk.
This innovative concept also suggests a potential use as secure delivery point for packages, aligning with changing consumption patterns and the growth of online commerce. By offering a lockable compartment and isolated from the rest of the vehicle, Honda anticipates the future needs of users, seeking both practicality and safety. The patent describes a system that could be equipped with its own locking mechanism and eventually, climate control. This can ensure the protection of stored objects against temperature variations, a significant advantage for the storage of sensitive products such as certain medicines or simply food.
Source: US Patent and Trademark Office