Modular Carrier Mounting for Flexible Vehicle Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Vehicle cabinetry is often too large, hard, and/or permanently installed, reducing the utility of the vehicle and/or the cabinetry itself.

Innovation Solution

A carrier mounting system comprising a carrier mounting subsystem and an environment mounting subsystem, allowing for easy coupling and decoupling of soft-sided carriers to various environments using mechanisms like daisy chain straps and mounting plates with fingers, enabling flexible and secure attachment to a single wall or two coupling points.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If cabinetry is made large and permanently installed, then storage capacity is improved, but vehicle utility and adaptability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage capacityVSAvoidvehicle utility

Core Design Contradiction:

Volume of moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The cabinetry system is divided into separate, modular components that can be independently installed and removed. The carrier and mounting subsystems are distinct units that can be configured in different arrangements within the vehicle, allowing flexible adaptation to various space requirements while maintaining storage capacity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The cabinetry system transitions from a static, permanent installation to a dynamic, reconfigurable arrangement. The mounting mechanisms allow the carrier to be easily installed, moved, and removed, enabling the system to adapt to changing vehicle uses and spatial needs while preserving adequate storage volume.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Stability of the object's composition

If cabinetry is made hard and permanently installed, then structural stability is improved, but ease of operation and cleaning deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidease of cleaning

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The cabinetry is segmented into a stable mounting structure and a separate removable carrier. The mounting subsystem provides structural stability when installed, while the carrier can be easily removed for cleaning or reconfiguration, combining structural integrity with operational ease.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting subsystem acts as an intermediary between the vehicle structure and the carrier. It provides stable attachment points while allowing the carrier to be easily installed and removed, facilitating both structural stability and ease of cleaning without compromise.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If multiple mounting points are used, then carrier security is improved, but installation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecarrier securityVSAvoidinstallation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting subsystem uses universal mounting plates and standardized attachment mechanisms that can be installed at multiple locations. These multi-functional components provide secure carrier attachment while simplifying installation through consistent design elements that reduce complexity despite the increased number of mounting points.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20260016120A1Carrier mounting systems

Publication Date: 2026.01.15 ASPEN FRONTIERS LLC

AI summary

Carrier mounting systems and methods for using the same are provided.