Modular Vehicle Console for Powered Media Storage and Data Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle consoles lack enhanced features for storing and powering electronic media devices, providing data communication, and offering versatile storage solutions.
Innovation Solution
A modular vehicle console with a base, housing, and removable modules that include storage compartments, power ports, data communication ports, and a lid, allowing for the integration of electronic media devices and offering interchangeable modules such as a soft cooler, service module, biometric security lockbox, wireless speaker, and trash bin.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional vehicle console is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it lacks enhanced features for storing and powering electronic media devices
Solution Approach 1:
The console is divided into separate functional modules including a housing module, power supply module, data communication module, and storage compartment. Each module can be independently manufactured and then assembled, allowing the system to provide enhanced functionality while maintaining manufacturing efficiency through modular production processes
Solution Approach 2:
The console housing integrates multiple functions into a single structure: it provides physical storage for electronic media devices, houses power ports for charging, includes data communication ports for connectivity, and offers structural support. This multi-functional design increases versatility without proportionally increasing complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If power ports and data communication ports are added to the console, then functionality for electronic devices is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power ports and data communication ports are integrated into the console housing structure rather than being separate add-on components. The housing is designed with built-in receptacles for power adapters and data ports, merging the communication and power functions into the main structural element, thereby reducing overall system complexity
3Adaptability or versatility
If a modular console with removable modules is implemented, then versatility and adaptability are improved, but the ease of manufacture decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The console is designed with clearly defined modular components that can be manufactured separately using standardized processes. Each module has defined interfaces and connection points that simplify the assembly process, allowing different configurations to be manufactured efficiently through modular production rather than custom assembly
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design uses universal connection interfaces and standardized mounting mechanisms that work across different module types. This allows the same base housing and connection system to accommodate various module configurations, simplifying the manufacturing process through standardization while maintaining high versatility
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle console includes a base, a housing supported on the base, the housing comprising a first storage compartment for storing at least one electronic media device and an access opening, and at least one power port provided in the first storage compartment for supplying power to the at least one electronic media device. The vehicle console also includes at least one data communication port provided in the first storage compartment for communicating with a vehicle device to share control of the at least one electronic media device, and a lid provided on the housing for covering the access opening of the storage compartment in a closed lid position.