Flexible Frunk Trim Storage Box for Vibration Damping
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing frunk trim solutions fail to maintain articles in an orderly state and prevent noise caused by vibration and collisions within the storage space under the vehicle bonnet, as they are not effective in stabilizing items during vehicle travel.
Innovation Solution
A flexible storage box with foldable and expandable partition panels, held by magnetic or velcro fasteners, is mounted on the sidewall of the frunk trim, allowing it to adjust its size and maintain articles in stable positions by dividing the internal space into customizable compartments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a separate storage box is placed in the frunk trim, then articles can be stored, but the articles still vibrate and collide within the storage box, failing to reduce noise effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The storage box is divided into multiple compartments by partition walls, creating separate storage spaces for different articles. This segmentation prevents articles from moving freely and colliding with each other, thereby reducing vibration and noise while maintaining an organized storage structure
Solution Approach 2:
The storage box is constructed with flexible materials including a flexible body, flexible cover, and flexible partition walls. This flexibility allows the storage box to adapt to vibrations during vehicle operation while maintaining its structural integrity, reducing noise transmission, and preventing rigid collisions between articles
2Adaptability or versatility
If the frunk trim is designed as a fixed structure, then manufacturing is simple, but it cannot adapt to different storage needs and article sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The frunk trim incorporates a flexible cover that can be opened and closed, and partition walls that can be adjusted or repositioned. This dynamic design allows the storage space to be reconfigured for different article sizes and storage needs, while the flexibility of the materials maintains ease of manufacturing through simple molding processes
Solution Approach 2:
The storage space is divided into multiple compartments using partition walls that can be independently configured. This segmentation allows flexible arrangement of storage spaces to accommodate different article sizes and types, while each partition can be manufactured separately and assembled into the frunk trim structure
3Stability of the object's composition
If partition walls are added to divide storage spaces, then articles can be organized, but the structure becomes more complex and manufacturing difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The partition walls are made from flexible materials that can be molded into shape and attached to the frunk trim structure. This flexibility allows the partitions to maintain their position and organize articles effectively, while the material properties simplify manufacturing through standard plastic molding and attachment processes
Solution Approach 2:
The partition walls are designed as separate, modular components that can be independently manufactured and assembled into the frunk trim. This segmentation of the partition structure simplifies manufacturing by allowing each partition to be produced separately and then attached to create the desired storage configuration
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 flexible storage box effectively stabilizes articles during vehicle travel, preventing noise from collisions and maintaining order by expanding to accommodate items of varying sizes, while contracting to maximize storage space when not in use.
Implementation Method 1
flank and bottom surfaces of the connection portion is repeatedly bent along the center lines thereof in a manner that is directed inward the storage box, thereby forming a folding line on the connection portion
Implementation Method 2
a magnet or a velcro fastener is used as the first holding member holding member, the second holding member, and the third holding member
Implementation Method 3
a magnet or a velcro fastener is used as the first holding member holding member, the second holding member, and the third holding member
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a vehicle frunk trim. A storage-box accommodation space is formed on one side of the frunk trim, and a flexible storage box is mounted on an inside surface of a sidewall, positioned in the direction of the storage-box accommodation space, of a body portion. For use, the storage box may extend to a desired length from the storage-box accommodation space. Articles is put in order outside the storage box and is stored in the storage box without unoccupied spaces in the storage box. Thus, a state where the articles are put in order is maintained, and noise due to collision between the articles is reduced.