Vehicle-Mounted Generator Cage with Hinged Lid
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage solutions for generators lack secure and convenient transportation and storage options, particularly for recreational and camping applications, where generators are vulnerable to theft and vandalism.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle-mounted cage system with a hinged lid and locking mechanism, designed to securely transport and store generators, utilizing a mesh material for visibility and ventilation, and a mount system for easy attachment to vehicles or trailers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If generators are transported without a secure storage system, then transportation is convenient and accessible, but generators are vulnerable to theft and vandalism
Solution Approach 1:
The generator is nested within a cage structure that is mounted on a vehicle. The cage acts as a protective container that secures the generator during transportation while maintaining ease of access when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle-mounted cage system serves multiple functions: it provides secure transportation, acts as a storage container, offers protection against theft and vandalism, and maintains accessibility for camping or remote power needs.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a secure cage system is used to protect generators, then theft and vandalism are prevented, but accessibility and convenience of use are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The cage lid is designed to be removable or openable, allowing dynamic access to the generator when needed for camping or remote power needs, while maintaining security during transportation.
Solution Approach 2:
The cage is divided into segments with a removable or openable lid, allowing selective access to the generator without compromising the overall security structure during transportation.
Data Source
AI summary
A generator storage system for securing and transporting a generator includes a vehicle that has a back side. A mount is coupled to the back side of the vehicle and a cage is coupled to the mount. A lid is hingedly coupled to the cage such that the lid selectively closes the cage. A generator is provided and the generator is positioned in the cage for transporting the generator.