Adjustable Trunk Shelf Mounting for Secure Vertical Cargo Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current solutions for SUV and COV cargo space organization fail to effectively utilize the vertical space and provide secure storage for items, as they do not adequately address the need for adjustable and secure compartmentalization within the trunk area.
Innovation Solution
A stowable trunk shelf system with a repositionable shelf, telescoping restraining bar, cargo netting, adjustable dividers, and a secure belt system that allows for customizable installation and use, providing secure storage and adjustable height and angle settings without requiring tools or hardware.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed shelf structure is used to organize cargo space, then items can be stored securely, but the vertical space and adaptability to different SUV/COV configurations are not effectively utilized
Solution Approach 1:
The shelf system employs dynamic components including telescoping legs that can extend and retract, an adjustable shelf height mechanism with multiple stop positions, and a foldable shelf surface that can transition between horizontal and vertical orientations. These dynamic features enable the same structure to adapt to different vehicle configurations and cargo requirements without requiring multiple fixed structures
Solution Approach 2:
The shelf system is divided into separate functional components: the shelf surface, support legs, restraining bars, and cargo netting can be independently adjusted or reconfigured. The support legs can be positioned at different locations, the shelf height can be changed by selecting different stops, and the cargo netting can be detached or repositioned, allowing flexible adaptation to various SUV and COV interior geometries
2Reliability
If the shelf is designed to be secure and stable during transit, then items remain in place, but the shelf cannot be easily stowed when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The shelf incorporates a foldable design where the shelf surface can be rotated from a horizontal cargo-carrying position to a vertical stowed position against the rear window or trunk wall. The support legs can be collapsed inward, and the cargo netting can be detached or folded away, transforming the structure from a stable cargo platform to a compact stowed configuration that does not interfere with trunk space
3Strength
If the shelf structure is made sturdy to support heavy items, then load-bearing capacity is sufficient, but the installation requires tools and hardware
Solution Approach 1:
The shelf system employs self-contained attachment mechanisms that do not require external tools or permanent hardware installation. The support legs feature self-adjusting feet that can be pressed against the vehicle floor to provide stable support, the shelf surface can be secured using friction-fit or snap-together connections, and the restraining bars can be attached to the shelf structure without requiring drilling or fastening operations
Data Source
AI summary
A trunk shelf system for mounting onto a seat back of a vehicle includes a support structure configured to be secured to the seat back, the support structure including at least a lower connection pin and an upper connection pin spaced apart from the lower connection pin, and a shelf mounted to the support structure. The shelf includes a lower clip and an upper clip, the lower clip being configured to be selectively mounted to either the lower or the upper pin to allow for the shelf to be mounted at different heights. The shelf is movable between a deployed position and a stowed position. When the shelf is in the stowed position, the lower clip is connected to the lower pin and the upper clip is connected to the upper pin, the upper and lower clips being structurally different from one another.