Vehicle Door Storage Strap Rails for Adjustable Compartment Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vehicle storage compartments are limited by fixed walls that reduce the maximum size of objects that can be stored due to the inclusion of features like cup holders, making it difficult to accommodate items of various shapes and sizes.

Innovation Solution

A flexible strap system is deployed between guide rails within the storage compartment, adjustable via clips that allow for transitioning between stowed and deployed configurations, enabling flexible segmentation to accommodate various object sizes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If fixed walls are added to create cup holders, then storage organization is improved, but storage space is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage organizationVSAvoidstorage space

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The storage compartment is segmented using a flexible strap with clips that can be positioned at different locations along guide rails, creating adjustable sections without permanent fixed walls. This allows the space to be divided into organized sections while maintaining the ability to reconfigure or remove segments as needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The strap and clip assembly provides dynamic, adjustable segmentation rather than fixed walls. The clips can be moved along the guide rails to change the configuration and size of storage sections, allowing the same space to adapt to different storage needs and object sizes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If fixed segmentation is provided, then storage organization is improved, but adaptability is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage organizationVSAvoidaccommodation of various object sizes

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The segmentation system uses movable clips on guide rails that allow the strap position to be adjusted dynamically. This enables the storage compartment to reconfigure its internal layout according to different object sizes and shapes, providing both organization and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The guide rail system with adjustable clips serves multiple functions: it provides segmentation for organization, allows reconfiguration for different object sizes, and maintains clear access to stored items. The same structural elements support various storage configurations rather than being dedicated to a single fixed layout.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250333003A1Adjustable storage devices and methods for vehicles

Publication Date: 2025.10.30 GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

AI summary

Methods and adjustable storage devices are provided for vehicles. The devices include rails configured to be fixed within a storage compartment a door of a vehicle. A strap is disposed between the rails, a first clip secures a first end of the strap to the rails, and a second clip secures a second end of the strap to the rails. The position of the first clip along the rails is adjustable to transition the strap between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The strap is planar while in the stowed configuration and defines a loop extending from the rails while in the deployed configuration. The strap is configured to support an object while in the deployed configuration that is disposed within the loop and resting on a base wall of the storage compartment.