Patent ID: 8286746
Filing Date: 2012-10-16
Classification: B62J,B62K

Abstract:
1. A front storage compartment structure for a vehicle having a vehicle body and a cover member covering part of the vehicle body, said front storage compartment structure comprising: a plate member mounted on the cover member, the plate member and the cover member cooperating to define a storage unit therebetween, said storage unit being open upwardly for receiving articles therein introduced from above; and a floor panel extending from said cover member for closing off a bottom portion of said storage unit; wherein: said cover member has a water drain hole formed therein for draining water from said storage unit, said water drain hole being located at a position below said floor panel; said plate member has a lower extension formed on a lower portion thereof which covers a portion of said cover member having said water drain hole formed therein; said lower extension of the plate member and said cover member define a water channel therebetween; and said water channel extends from the water drain hole obliquely upwardly and laterally in a transverse direction of the vehicle for guiding the water to said water drain hole.