Interior Ski Rack Structure for Stable In-Vehicle Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Skis transported inside a vehicle often rattle and bounce, potentially causing damage and posing safety risks during accidents, as they are not securely organized or secured.
Innovation Solution
A ski rack designed to be removably secured to the backside of an automobile seat, featuring a sloped front section and an elevated flat back section with guide members and fastening mechanisms like hook and loop fasteners and straps, allowing skis to be oriented with bindings facing up or down and securely fastened.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If skis are placed randomly inside a vehicle, then it is easier to load them, but they will rattle and bounce around causing damage and safety risks
Solution Approach 1:
The ski rack is divided into multiple compartments or sections that can independently hold different skis. Each compartment provides individual containment, preventing skis from moving freely while maintaining easy access for loading and unloading operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The ski rack system employs nested structures where smaller containment elements are placed within larger framework components. This allows multiple skis to be organized in a compact arrangement that prevents movement while maximizing space utilization and facilitating easy loading.
2Reliability
If skis are secured tightly to prevent movement, then safety and damage prevention improve, but installation and removal become more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The ski rack incorporates dynamic fastening mechanisms that can be easily engaged and disengaged. The system transitions between a secured state for transport and an open state for loading, allowing tight fixation during transit while maintaining simple installation and removal operations through movable or adjustable fastening elements.
Solution Approach 2:
Intermediary fastening components such as straps, clips, or latches are introduced between the ski rack structure and the skis. These intermediaries provide the securing function during transport but can be quickly released to facilitate easy installation and removal without requiring complex mechanical operations.
3Reliability
If skis are transported on an exterior roof rack, then they are stable, but they are exposed to dirt, grime, and chemicals
Solution Approach 1:
The ski transport function is extracted from the exterior environment and relocated to the interior of the vehicle. By removing skis from exposure to external contaminants like dirt, grime, and road chemicals, the system maintains stability through internal rack structures while protecting ski surfaces from harmful environmental factors.
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle interior serves as an intermediary protective environment between the skis and external contaminants. This intermediate space shields skis from direct exposure to harmful external factors while the ski rack system within this protected environment maintains proper ski positioning and stability during transport.
Data Source
AI summary
A ski rack configured for an interior of a vehicle is described. Embodiments of the ski rack include a main body and at least one strap. The ski rack can be adapted to secure to a backside of a rear seat in a vehicle and receive one or more pairs of skis thereon. The main body of the ski rack can include a front section sloping up to a second flat section. The at least one strap can be located in the second section and can be implemented to secure the pairs of skis to the ski rack.