Segmented Cargo Holder with Angled Strap Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for securing cargo on pickup truck beds are either complex or expensive, failing to effectively prevent cargo from sliding during maneuvers.
Innovation Solution
A cargo holder with a body comprising a horizontally extending panel, a vertically extending panel, and an angled panel, secured using flexible straps with hooks, allowing for adjustable positioning and attachment to the vehicle, made from materials like fiberglass, carbon fiber, or metal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If complex securing arrangements are used to prevent cargo from sliding, then cargo security is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cargo holder is divided into separate functional panels (vertical panel, horizontal panel, and angled panel) that can be independently positioned and secured. This segmentation allows each panel to perform a specific function while simplifying the overall assembly and installation process compared to monolithic complex systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The cargo holder can be used in different orientations including inverted positions, where the horizontal panel can be positioned on top of or underneath the cargo depending on the specific securing needs. This inversion capability provides flexibility to adapt simple components to various complex cargo configurations.
2Reliability
If expensive securing devices are used to prevent cargo from sliding, then cargo security is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cargo holder uses different panel configurations in specific locations to address local securing needs. The vertical panel provides rearward support, the horizontal panel provides top or bottom engagement, and the angled panel facilitates strap attachment - each panel is optimized for its specific function rather than using a uniform expensive structure throughout.
Solution Approach 2:
The cargo holder employs simple panel structures that can be manufactured from inexpensive materials like wood, metal, or plastic. These panels are designed to be straightforward to fabricate and replace if needed, avoiding the need for expensive complex mechanisms while providing adequate securing functionality for the intended service life.
3Device complexity
If fixed-position securing devices are used, then device simplicity is improved, but adaptability to different cargo configurations decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The cargo holder is designed with adjustable and reconfigurable panels that can be positioned in multiple orientations. The horizontal panel can be placed above or below cargo, the angled panel can be positioned to accommodate different strap configurations, and the entire assembly can be inverted - providing dynamic adaptability to various cargo sizes, shapes, and weights while maintaining relatively simple panel construction.
Solution Approach 2:
The cargo holder panels serve multiple functions: the vertical panel provides rearward support and positioning, the horizontal panel provides engagement surfaces for both above and below cargo configurations, and the angled panel facilitates strap attachment in various orientations. This multi-functionality allows a single simple device design to handle diverse cargo securing requirements.
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AI summary
A cargo securing apparatus for holding cargo to the bed of a vehicle such as a pickup truck includes a one-piece body and straps. The body has a first horizontally extending portion, a second vertically extending portion and a third angled portion. The horizontal portion extends either under or over the cargo. The vertical panel extends along the end of the cargo. Straps are used to secure the body to the vehicle.