Elevated Parking Storage Cabinet With Adjustable Freestanding Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage devices for vehicle parking spaces require attachment to permanent structures, which may not be feasible or desirable, lacking a standalone solution that allows vehicle access without modification.
Innovation Solution
A free-standing storage device with a housing assembly and base assembly that includes stabilizing brackets and adjustable legs, allowing it to be positioned without attachment to walls or ceilings, accommodating vehicle access and providing enclosed storage within a standard parking space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If wall or ceiling mounted storage devices are used, then storage capacity is provided, but attachment to permanent structures is required which may not be feasible or desirable
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device is divided into two main segments: a housing assembly containing the storage compartment and a base assembly providing support. This segmentation allows the storage device to be self-contained and free-standing, eliminating the need for attachment to permanent structures while maintaining storage capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
A base assembly with legs and stabilizing brackets acts as an intermediary between the storage housing and the ground. This intermediary structure provides stable support and positioning without requiring modification of permanent structures, thus enabling installation flexibility while maintaining storage functionality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If standalone storage device is used, then installation flexibility is improved, but stability may be compromised without wall or ceiling support
Solution Approach 1:
The base assembly incorporates stabilizing brackets at specific locations (corners) of the housing assembly. These localized stability features provide targeted support at critical points, ensuring structural stability without requiring continuous attachment to walls or ceilings.
Solution Approach 2:
The legs and stabilizing brackets are pre-configured in the base assembly to provide inherent stability. This preliminary structural arrangement ensures that the storage device maintains stability from installation onwards, eliminating the need for ongoing support from permanent structures.
3Stability of the object's composition
If fixed structure is used, then structural stability is provided, but adaptability to uneven ground and varying vehicle heights is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The legs of the base assembly are designed to be adjustable in length, transforming the fixed structure into a dynamic one. This allows the storage device to adapt to uneven ground conditions and varying vehicle heights while maintaining structural stability through the stabilizing brackets.
Data Source
AI summary
In general, in one aspect, a storage device is provided. The storage device provides lockable elevated storage. The storage device includes a housing assembly and a base assembly. The housing assembly includes a housing body, a strut, a door assembly, a door seal, and a hinge. The base assembly includes at least two left leg assemblies, at least two right leg assemblies, at least one horizontal transverse member, at least two horizontal longitudinal members, at least two first stabilizing brackets, and at least two second stabilizing brackets.