Vehicle Console Box Layout for Multi-Row Tray Access
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing console boxes in vehicles limit access to storage spaces for passengers in different rows, making it difficult for those in the second row to use the upper tray and lower tray, and additional functions beyond storage are necessary.
Innovation Solution
A console box design with a main body featuring a first and second accommodation space accessible through separate openings, a rotatable cover, and a sliding tray that can be accessed from multiple directions, along with interchangeable trays that can include ventilation, drying, or cooling and warming units.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a single cover is used to close the console box, then the structure is simple, but only passengers in the first row can access the storage space conveniently
Solution Approach 1:
The cover is divided into two independent parts: a first cover for the first accommodation space accessible by first row passengers, and a second cover for the second accommodation space accessible by second row passengers. This segmentation allows each passenger group to access their designated storage space independently without interfering with the other.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a vertical dimension to accessibility by creating two separate cover openings at different heights and positions. The first opening is positioned for first row passenger access, while the second opening is positioned for second row passenger access, enabling multi-directional access to different storage compartments.
2Ease of operation
If the lower tray is configured as a drawer, then second row passengers can access it, but it may be blocked by the seat when opened
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is segmented into multiple independent trays (first tray, second tray, third tray) that can be accessed separately. The second tray is specifically designed as a drawer-type tray accessible from the rear, allowing second row passengers to access it without the seat blocking the opening motion.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a tray structure that acts as an intermediary between the storage space and the passenger. The tray can be pulled out to provide access to stored items, and its design allows it to be accessed from multiple directions, reducing interference from the seat structure.
3Quantity of substance
If multiple trays are added to increase storage capacity, then storage functionality is improved, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is divided into multiple independent trays (first tray, second tray, third tray) that can be individually accessed and removed. Each tray serves a specific storage purpose and can be independently manipulated, allowing for flexible organization while maintaining relatively simple individual tray structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The tray structure is designed to be multi-functional, serving as both a storage container and an access mechanism. The same tray structure is used throughout the console box, providing a universal design that simplifies manufacturing while enabling multiple storage compartments with different access methods.
Data Source
AI summary
A console box for a vehicle includes a main body having a first accommodation space accessible through a first opening and a second accommodation space accessible through a second opening; a cover mounted on the main body and opening and closing the first opening; a detachable tray mounted on or detached from the first accommodation space through the first opening; and a sliding tray entering and exiting the second accommodation space through the second opening, opening and closing the second opening, and sliding in the second accommodation space, wherein the first accommodation space and the second accommodation space are communicated with each other in the main body.