Chaise Lounge Lock-Box With Solar-Powered Secure Valuables Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge at pools and beaches is the risk of theft and damage to valuables due to the need to keep them unattended, limiting the leisure experience and exposing devices to water and sand.
Innovation Solution
An outdoor chaise lounge with an integrated lock-box featuring a mechanical or electromechanical lock, powered by a photovoltaic device, allowing users to securely store valuables and communicate wirelessly for ordering services.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users leave valuables unattended at pools and beaches, then they can enjoy leisure activities freely, but the valuables are exposed to theft and damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the valuables from the user's possession and places them in a separate secure storage compartment (lock-box) that is integrated into the chaise lounge. This allows users to enjoy leisure activities without carrying wallets or devices while maintaining security through the locked compartment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the storage function with the chaise lounge structure by integrating a lock-box compartment into the furniture itself. This merging of storage and leisure furniture eliminates the need for separate carrying items while providing secure storage during relaxation activities.
2Reliability
If users keep valuables close for security, then theft risk is reduced, but the leisure experience is limited due to constant monitoring required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the need for users to actively monitor their valuables by extracting them into a secure lock-box compartment. The mechanical or electromechanical locking system provides passive security, allowing users to fully engage in leisure activities without maintaining visual contact or constant attention to their belongings.
3Ease of operation
If mobile devices are used for entertainment and communication, then leisure experience is enhanced, but devices are exposed to water and sand damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts mobile devices from the user's direct possession and places them in a protected environment within the lock-box compartment. This separation protects devices from water and sand exposure while maintaining access through the locking mechanism, allowing uninterrupted entertainment and communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent provides protective measures beforehand by designing a sealed lock-box compartment that prevents water and sand from reaching electronic devices. This prior protection allows users to enjoy water-based leisure activities without risking damage to their electronic equipment.
4Ease of operation
If electromechanical locks are used in the lock-box, then convenience of access is improved, but energy is required to power the lock system
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the photovoltaic panel serve multiple functions: it provides structural integration into the chaise lounge and simultaneously generates electrical energy to power the electromechanical lock system. This multi-functionality converts the energy requirement from a drawback into a self-sufficient feature.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service by using the photovoltaic panel to automatically generate and store electrical energy in an integrated battery, which then powers the electromechanical lock system without requiring external power sources or user intervention for energy management.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution minimizes the risk of theft and damage while enhancing the leisure experience by providing a secure storage for valuables and enabling convenient communication and charging of devices.
Implementation Method 1
If an electromechanical lock is used, the outdoor chaise lounge may include a photovoltaic device to convert light into electricity to charge a rechargeable battery used to power the electromechanical lock.
Data Source
AI summary
An outdoor chaise lounge including a lock-box integrated therein. The chaise lounge may have a photovoltaic device mounted to a portion of a seat member where a user rests his or her head, and the lock-box may be positioned below a foot portion of the seat member. The foot portion of the seat member may be configured to be rotated upwards to enable a user to access the lock-box. In an embodiment, electronic devices may be integrated into a member of the chaise lounge, such as a leg member, frame member, or armrest, and be configured to enable a user to order food, beverages, attendants, or perform other communications with a billing or other system of a venue (e.g., hotel, cruise ship, etc.) via a wireless communication.