Luggage Hidden Storage Compartment Expandable Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional expandable luggage designs do not provide convenient access to items like laptops or notebooks during security checks, as they require the luggage to be fully open, exposing items to impacts when stored in outer compartments.
Innovation Solution
An expandable luggage with a concealable storage compartment at the expandable portion, featuring a zipper mechanism that allows the compartment to be exposed only when expanded, providing easy access without opening the entire luggage, and incorporating a pocket portion that can be placed within the main compartment for protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If items are stored in the main storage space of the luggage, then the items are protected from impacts, but the luggage must be opened completely to access items during security checks, which is inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The luggage is divided into multiple compartments: a main storage space and a separate outer compartment. The outer compartment can be opened independently from the main storage space, allowing selective access to frequently accessed items without opening the entire luggage. This segmentation enables convenient access during security checks while maintaining protection for items in the main storage space.
2Ease of operation
If items are stored in an outer compartment of the luggage, then easy access is possible, but the items are susceptible to impacts because they are located at or near the outermost portion
Solution Approach 1:
The outer compartment is designed as a nested structure within the main body of the luggage, positioned between the exterior surface and the main storage space. This nesting arrangement allows the outer compartment to provide easy access while being protected by the main luggage body from external impacts. Items in the outer compartment benefit from the cushioning effect of the luggage structure without requiring complete opening for access.
3Volume of stationary object
If the luggage is expanded to carry additional items, then storage capacity increases, but no additional functions or uses are provided for the expanded portion
Solution Approach 1:
The expandable portion of the luggage is designed to serve multiple functions: it can be expanded to increase overall storage capacity for bulk items, or it can be kept compact while providing access to the outer compartment for frequently accessed items. This multi-functionality allows the expandable portion to adapt to different travel needs, providing both expanded storage and convenient access functionality without requiring full expansion.
Data Source
AI summary
A luggage container includes: a main compartment; a cover portion coupled to the main compartment and configured to be open or closed via a first opening/closing mechanism element to expose or cover the main compartment; an expandable portion extendingly coupled to the main compartment, the expandable portion comprising a second opening/closing mechanism element; and a storage compartment comprising an opening portion formed at the expandable portion and a pocket portion extending from the opening portion such that the pocket portion of the storage compartment is located in the main compartment.