Foldable Cargo Pouch with Weighted Lip for Vehicle Trunk Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a convenient and mess-free way to transport cargo such as mulch, dirt, hay, and equipment in vehicles like SUVs and passenger cars without damaging or dirtying them.
Innovation Solution
A cargo container with a waterproof, foldable pouch and lip that attaches to the vehicle using clips and straps, expanding to fill the cargo area, keeping cargo contained and clean by sealing off the vehicle interior during loading and unloading, and easily collapsible for storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If cargo is transported directly in the vehicle cargo area, then loading and unloading is convenient, but the vehicle interior becomes dirty and damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The cargo containment system divides the vehicle cargo area into two separate zones: a clean vehicle interior and a contained cargo area within the pouch. The pouch acts as a removable container that segments the cargo from the vehicle interior, allowing cargo to be loaded and unloaded without direct contact with the vehicle surfaces, thus preventing contamination and damage while maintaining operational convenience.
2Reliability
If a rigid cargo container is used, then cargo containment is effective, but the container cannot be easily stored when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch transitions from a rigid, structured form when loaded with cargo to a flexible, collapsible form when empty. The pouch material and construction allow it to maintain its shape and containment integrity during use, then collapse into a compact bundle for easy storage in the vehicle or elsewhere, eliminating the storage problems associated with rigid containers.
3Ease of manufacture
If the pouch opening size is fixed, then manufacturing is simplified, but the pouch cannot adapt to different vehicle sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch opening incorporates flexible components such as elastic bands, drawstrings, or gathered fabric that allow the opening size to dynamically adjust. This enables the same pouch design to accommodate various opening dimensions required by different vehicle cargo areas, providing versatility across multiple vehicle types while maintaining relatively simple manufacturing processes.
4Weight of moving object
If the lip is made lightweight, then the pouch is easier to handle, but the lip can be blown away by wind or snagged on cargo
Solution Approach 1:
The lip incorporates weighting material such as sand, metal, or other dense materials sewn into pockets within the lip structure. This added weight counteracts the effects of wind and cargo movement, keeping the lip stable and properly positioned during loading operations. The weighting is distributed to maintain balance while providing sufficient mass to prevent the lip from being displaced by external forces.
Data Source
AI summary
A cargo container configured to fit in a passenger vehicle is disclosed. Embodiments of the container is configured with attachments for attaching to the lip of the opening of a trunk or a hatchback, thereby sealing a substantial portion of the area of the opening. The sealing configuration effectively prevents contamination of the vehicle during loading of the container. Embodiments of the container may also include a lip configured to drape over the bumper of the vehicle during loading. Once loaded, the container may be closed and secured.