Vehicle Cargo Mat with Sliding Frame for Easy Loading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cargo loading and unloading systems are cumbersome, difficult to operate, and lack durability, failing to efficiently facilitate loading and unloading in vehicles with restricted access.
Innovation Solution
A cargo loading and unloading system comprising a mat with adjustable longitudinal and cross members, featuring a low-friction base and high-friction surface, equipped with hook and loop fasteners for easy assembly and disassembly, allowing for compact storage and adaptable configuration to accommodate various cargo types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a flexible strip is added to the mat to facilitate loading and unloading, then the loading and unloading capability is improved, but the structure becomes complex and the flexible strip lacks durability
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate functional components: a mat for cargo support and longitudinal members for loading/unloading operations. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function effectively while maintaining simplicity in individual component design.
Solution Approach 2:
The longitudinal members act as intermediary tools between the user and the cargo, providing leverage and mechanical advantage for loading and unloading without requiring complex integrated mechanisms in the mat itself.
2Strength
If a rigid frame structure is used to support the mat, then the structural strength is improved, but the system becomes difficult to assemble and disassemble
Solution Approach 1:
The frame structure transitions from a fixed rigid assembly to a dynamic, reconfigurable structure using quick-connect couplings. This allows the frame to provide structural strength during operation while enabling easy assembly and disassembly when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection parameters between frame members are changed from permanent rigid connections to adjustable quick-connect couplings, allowing the structure to maintain strength during use while facilitating easy reconfiguration and assembly.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the mat is made large to accommodate various cargo sizes, then the adaptability is improved, but the storage space when not in use is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into a mat and separate frame members that can be independently stored. When not in use, the mat can be rolled up and the frame members disassembled, significantly reducing storage space while maintaining full cargo accommodation capability when deployed.
Solution Approach 2:
The mat transitions from a fixed large-size configuration to a compact rolled-up storage form. This dynamic transformation allows the system to provide large cargo accommodation during operation while minimizing storage volume when not in use.
4Productivity
If fixed longitudinal members are attached to the mat, then the loading and unloading effectiveness is improved, but the flexibility to reconfigure for different cargo types is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The longitudinal members are designed with dynamic positioning capability, allowing them to be attached at different locations on the mat and adjusted to different orientations. This provides loading effectiveness while maintaining reconfiguration flexibility for different cargo types.
Solution Approach 2:
The longitudinal members are designed as universal components that can serve multiple functions: providing loading leverage, acting as cargo stops, and serving as structural supports. Their ability to be repositioned and reconfigured allows them to adapt to different cargo configurations while maintaining loading effectiveness.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system enables effortless, durable, and versatile cargo handling, allowing for easy loading and unloading by minimizing effort and accommodating different cargo configurations while maintaining a compact form when not in use.
Implementation Method 1
The longitudinal members and the cross members are provided with hook and loop fasteners for joining the longitudinal members and the cross members to the mat
Implementation Method 2
a mat with adjustable longitudinal and cross members, featuring a low-friction base and high-friction surface
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AI summary
The present invention is a cargo loading and unloading system for a vehicle that facilitates easy loading and unloading of cargos by a simple, compact, flexible and long-lasting structure. Cargo loading and unloading system for a vehicle includes a mat, at least one front longitudinal member, at least one rear longitudinal member and at least one cross member. Mat is disposed on a surface of cargo storage area. Longitudinal members are disposed longitudinally on mat. Cross members are disposed transverse to longitudinal members on mat such that longitudinal members and cross members form a frame. The rear and front longitudinal members are in connection with mat and slides-in and slides-out mat on surface such that when slid out, cargo being loaded and unloaded and when slid in, cargo is transported.