Flexible Storage Safe with Internal Cable Locking Cage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage cases lack a universal solution for securely and unobtrusively storing valuables in both mobile and immobile structures, as they are often expensive, heavy, and lack effective security features to prevent theft, especially when used in vehicles where they can be easily recognized and tampered with.
Innovation Solution
A portable and fixed storage safe with a tamper-resistant outer shell and internal locking mechanism, concealed from view, that can be securely mounted to structures using tie-downs and brackets, providing a rigid or semi-rigid housing for the storage case, which remains obscured from plain view, utilizing high-strength cables and locks to deter theft.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional safes are used to secure valuables, then security and protection are improved, but weight and portability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The safe is divided into two main components: an outer shell that provides structural protection and mounting capability, and an inner locking cage that provides security. This segmentation allows the security function to be concentrated in the lightweight inner cage while the outer shell provides minimal structural support, reducing overall weight compared to conventional integrated safes.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner locking cage is nested within the outer shell, with the inner cage containing the valuables and locking mechanism, while the outer shell provides additional protection and mounting capability. This nested structure allows both components to work together while minimizing material usage and weight.
2Reliability
If conventional safes are used to secure valuables, then security and protection are improved, but portability and ease of relocation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The separable design of the outer shell and inner locking cage allows the user to transport the inner cage containing valuables independently from the outer shell, which remains mounted in the vehicle. This segmentation enables portability while maintaining security during relocation.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner locking cage can be extracted from the outer shell for independent transport. The mounting brackets and tie-down points are designed to allow easy removal and reinstallation of the entire safe assembly at different locations, enhancing portability.
3Ease of operation
If storage cases are made visible for easy access, then ease of operation is improved, but theft risk and security deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The outer shell is designed with a generic, non-descriptive appearance that does not indicate its security function, while the inner cage contains the specialized locking mechanism and valuables. This local differentiation allows the exterior to blend in for security while the interior provides secure access.
Solution Approach 2:
The outer shell serves as a preliminary layer of protection that conceals the true nature and contents of the safe before any theft attempt occurs. This preliminary concealment prevents potential thieves from identifying the target, while the inner cage provides the actual security barrier.
4Reliability
If mounting mechanisms are made visible for secure attachment, then reliability is improved, but concealment and theft deterrence deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting brackets are designed to be installed on the outer shell, separating the mounting function from the concealment function. The tie-down points and brackets can be positioned to secure the safe effectively while remaining hidden when the safe is closed, achieving both mounting security and concealment.
Solution Approach 2:
The outer shell has a smooth, uniform exterior surface without visible mounting hardware, while the mounting brackets are positioned on the interior or recessed areas. This local differentiation maintains the concealed appearance while ensuring secure attachment to the vehicle structure.
Data Source
AI summary
A storage safe formed from a flexible fabric having a generally rectangular closeable outer shell, at least one longitudinal cable conduit channel and at least one latitudinal cable conduit channels and a plurality of wire cables of predefined length substantially disposed within said cable conduit channels wherein said longitudinal and latitudinal cables traverse the interior surfaces of the outer shell and further wherein said wire cable ends extend beyond said cable conduit channels; adjustable cable locks in operative contact with each wire cable end; at least one storage container disposed within said outer shell, wherein the wire cables are positioned within said wire conduit channels are drawn down upon and tightened on said storage container to form a wire cage and said each adjustable cable lock engages the opposite end of said wire cables end to securely lock the wire cables in place and further comprising a plurality of voids on a lower surface thereof and a separate cable segment and adjustable lock for securing said safe to a structure tie down.