A vehicle with a hinged cover

摘要

A vehicle such as an electric vehicle (see figure 1) includes a curved surface having an opening 31 formed therein, and a storage box 40 communicating with the outside of the cover through the opening. A lid 50 is disposed along the curved surface of the vehicle and can pivot about hinges 71 so as to open and close the storage box. The hinge includes a hinge pin 56 provided on either of the side wall of the storage box or the lid and a corresponding elongate aperture 42 on the other part. The hinge pin is fitted so that upon opening of the lid it both rotates and slides within the elongate aperture. The rear cover may include a stopper mechanism 72 for preventing the cover from being opened too far, where the stopper has a curved surface 59 for guiding the lid into place. There may also be a resilient arm 61 (see also figure 7) for keeping the lid open.