Collapsible Truck Cargo Box With Hinged Walls for Easy Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing collapsible cargo utility boxes for pickup trucks lack versatility and ease of removal, failing to provide a design that allows for folding and easy transportation when not in use.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible cargo utility box with a housing featuring hinged sidewalls and a pivotable base, allowing it to transition between an in-use configuration for securing objects in a truck bed and a collapsed configuration for easy carrying and storage, utilizing adjustable clamps for secure attachment and an optional removable liner for enhanced portability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a cargo utility box is designed to be collapsible for easy removal and transport, then ease of operation and portability are improved, but structural strength and stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The cargo utility box employs hinged sidewalls that can transition between extended and retracted positions, allowing the structure to dynamically adapt between a strong, stable configuration during use and a compact, portable configuration for transport. The hinges maintain structural integrity while enabling movement, resolving the contradiction between strength and ease of removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The box is divided into modular components including hinged sidewalls, a base, and a lid that can independently move or be removed. This segmentation allows each component to contribute to structural strength when assembled while enabling easy disassembly and portability when separated, addressing both the strength and ease of operation requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the cargo utility box includes hinged sidewalls and pivotable base for collapsibility, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hinged sidewalls and pivotable base create a dynamic structure that can transition between multiple configurations (collapsed, expanded, angled positions). This dynamic design provides versatility for different storage needs and transport scenarios while using simple hinge mechanisms that minimize overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The collapsible design with hinged components enables the box to serve multiple functions: storage in various orientations, easy removal from truck beds, portable transport, and potential nesting. This multi-functionality achieves high adaptability without requiring multiple separate devices, thereby managing complexity effectively.
3Volume of moving object
If the cargo utility box is designed to fold down for compact storage, then space utilization is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The hinged sidewalls and pivotable base enable the box to transition between expanded and collapsed states, dramatically reducing storage volume when not in use. The hinge joints are designed with standard tolerances that accommodate normal manufacturing variations while maintaining functional collapse capability, thereby achieving volume reduction without excessive manufacturing precision requirements.
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AI summary
A collapsible cargo utility box for storing items is provided. The utility box comprises a housing having a front wall, a rear wall, and a pair of sidewalls forming an interior volume. An upper wall extends from the rear wall, wherein a lid is pivotally secured to the upper wall. A base forms the bottom section of the housing and is pivotally secured between the front wall and rear wall. The housing is movable between a collapsed configuration and an in-use configuration, wherein the in-use configuration the utility box can transport objects while secured within a bed of a truck and in the collapsed configuration the utility box is easily carried. A pair of cutouts are disposed on opposite sidewalls, wherein the cutouts receive the first or second sidewall in the collapsed configuration. A handle extends from the upper wall to allow for easy transport in the collapsed configuration.