Vehicle Hook Arm Assembly With Waterproof Concealed Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle hooks lack storage functionality and are prone to theft and moisture ingress, posing risks to stored valuables.
Innovation Solution
A hook arm component with a detachable storage box and waterproof cavity, equipped with anti-theft mechanisms and sealing rings, integrated with a hook assembly for secure and dry storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If belongings are stored inside the vehicle hook, then storage function is provided, but the belongings may become damp and damaged due to lack of waterproofing
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle hook is divided into functional segments: the main hook body and a separate waterproof storage box. This segmentation allows the storage box to be specifically designed with waterproof properties while the main hook retains its original hanging function, resolving the contradiction by providing targeted waterproof protection where needed.
Solution Approach 2:
A waterproof storage box acts as an intermediary between the belongings and the external environment. The storage box with sealing structures (sealing rings, waterproof covers) mediates the interaction, protecting belongings from moisture while still allowing access when needed, thus resolving the contradiction between storage accessibility and waterproof protection.
2Adaptability or versatility
If general storage ways are used, then storage function is provided, but the possibility of losing belongings is higher due to attracting attention
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle hook is transformed into a multi-functional device by integrating a waterproof storage box. The hook now serves both its original purpose (hanging items) and provides secure concealed storage, making it a universal solution that addresses both storage convenience and security concerns simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
Waterproof and security features are concentrated in the storage box portion of the device, while the main hook body maintains its simple, inconspicuous design. This local quality approach allows the storage function to have enhanced security properties without making the entire device conspicuous or attracting unnecessary attention.
3Reliability
If a detachable storage box is integrated into the hook arm, then secure storage is provided, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storage box is designed to be detachable rather than permanently fixed, introducing dynamic reconfigurability to the device. Users can attach or detach the storage box based on their needs, allowing the device to adapt its complexity level - simple hook configuration when storage is not needed, and enhanced secure storage configuration when required.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage box is positioned within or alongside the hook arm structure, creating a nested arrangement where the storage functionality is integrated into the existing hook form factor. This nesting approach minimizes the increase in overall device complexity while providing the secure storage function.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a hook arm component with storage function, which includes a hook arm. One end of the hook arm is configured to connect to a vehicle body, and another end of the hook arm is provided with a hook. The hook arm is configured to connect to the vehicle body. A cavity is provided on one side of the hook arm configured to connect the vehicle body, and a storage box is provided inside the cavity. One end of the storage box is fixedly connected with a connector, and the storage box is detachably limited and clamped to the inside of the hook arm through the connector.