Between-Seat Storage Layout for Utility Vehicle Cargo Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicles do not effectively utilize the space between the front and rear seats for loading items, leading to inefficiencies in cargo storage.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle design that includes a storage compartment located between the front and rear seats, supported by a first support frame extending along the rear surface of the seat backs and a second support frame coupled to the first frame in a cantilever manner, with a detachable attachment system to secure the storage compartment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the space between front and rear seats is left empty, then the vehicle structure is simple, but the cargo storage capability is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle interior space is segmented into distinct functional zones: the storage compartment is separated from the seating areas by being positioned between the front and rear seats. This segmentation allows the storage function to be independently configured without affecting the seating structure, thereby increasing cargo storage capability while maintaining relatively simple vehicle structure.
2Quantity of substance
If a storage compartment is added between seats, then cargo storage capability is improved, but the support structure complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support frame of the storage compartment is merged with the vehicle's existing body structure. The support frame is integrated into the vehicle body such that it utilizes the vehicle's structural framework, thereby providing necessary support for the storage compartment while avoiding the need for a completely separate and complex support system.
Solution Approach 2:
The support frame serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the storage compartment, integrates with the vehicle body structure, and potentially serves as mounting points for other vehicle components. This multi-functionality reduces the overall complexity of the support structure while maintaining cargo storage capability.
3Ease of operation
If the storage compartment is made detachable, then ease of operation is improved, but the reliability of attachment decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is designed with dynamic characteristics, allowing it to transition between a locked secure state during vehicle operation and an unlocked removable state when needed. The attachment mechanism includes locking features that engage securely during normal use but can be easily disengaged when removal is required, thus providing both reliability during operation and ease of operation when needed.
Data Source
AI summary
A utility vehicle 100 includes: a front seat 1 which includes a front seat back 11 and on which an occupant sits facing forward; a rear seat 2 which includes a rear seat back 21 adjacent to the front seat back 11 in the front-rear direction and is located rearward of the front seat 1 and on which an occupant sits facing rearward; and the storage 3 that is located between the front seat back 11 and the rear seat back 21 and stores an item.