Vehicle Bumper Integrated Storage Containers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle storage solutions, such as roof racks and rear storage devices, are impractical for accessing and loading bulky items, as they either require climbing or block cargo space, and are not designed to support substantial loads, limiting their utility and accessibility.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle bumper with integrated storage arrangements, featuring a bumper frame with storage spaces and function units like flip-type, drawer, and detachable storage containers, which can be easily installed at the front or rear end of a vehicle, providing additional storage without reducing cargo space and enhancing the bumper's strength.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a roof rack is installed to provide additional storage, then storage capacity is improved, but accessibility deteriorates as the driver must climb up to access items
Solution Approach 1:
The patent relocates storage from the roof (vertical dimension) to the bumper area (horizontal dimension near the driver), allowing items to be accessed at ground level without climbing, thus resolving the accessibility issue while maintaining additional storage capacity
2Quantity of substance
If a rear storage device is installed to provide additional storage, then storage capacity is improved, but cargo space access deteriorates as the device blocks the access
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the storage function from the rear cargo area by placing storage containers in the bumper region, separating the storage capacity function from the cargo access function, thereby allowing both to coexist without interference
Solution Approach 2:
The patent moves storage from the rear horizontal plane (blocking cargo access) to the bumper vertical structure, utilizing the vertical space of the bumper to provide storage that does not interfere with rear cargo door access
3Strength
If a rear storage device is permanently installed to enhance rigid support, then structural strength is improved, but installation complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a dynamic installation system where the storage container can be quickly attached and detached from the bumper using simple mounting mechanisms, allowing the structure to transition between installed and removed states without complex permanent modifications
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the installation parameter from permanent fixation to temporary attachment, using methods such as clips, latches, or quick-connect mechanisms that provide sufficient support strength during use but allow easy removal when needed, reducing overall system complexity
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AI summary
A vehicle bumper for a vehicle includes a bumper frame adapted for installing into one of a front end and a rear end of a vehicle to absorb impact in case of collision, and a function unit provided at the bumper frame. The function unit is incorporated with the bumper frame to form at least one of a flip type storage container, a drawer storage container and a detachable storage container for providing an additional storage to the vehicle, wherein the flip type storage container, the drawer storage container and the detachable storage container are located at different locations of the bumper frame, such that the flip type storage container, the drawer storage container and the detachable storage container are individually operated.