Multi-Item Securing Device Junction Box Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing securing devices can only secure a single item at a time, limiting their effectiveness in protecting multiple valuable or dangerous items such as tools and sporting equipment from theft.

Innovation Solution

A securing device comprising a junction, a primary securing member, and multiple secondary securing members connected via link members, allowing the device to anchor to a stationary object and secure multiple mobile objects simultaneously.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a traditional single-item securing device is used, then the device structure remains simple, but the device can only secure one item at a time, reducing its versatility and productivity

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of items that can be secured simultaneouslyVSAvoidstructure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The securing device is divided into multiple independent securing members (primary and secondary) that can be attached to different items. Each securing member operates independently but connects to a common junction box, allowing multiple items to be secured simultaneously without requiring multiple separate devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The junction box serves as a universal connection point that can accommodate multiple securing members and link members simultaneously. This multi-functional design allows a single device structure to perform multiple securing functions, increasing versatility without proportionally increasing complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If multiple securing members are added to secure multiple items, then the number of secured items increases, but the load on each link member increases, potentially causing rupture

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of items secured simultaneouslyVSAvoidlink member load capacity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The load is segmented and distributed across multiple link members rather than concentrated on a single link member. Each link member only needs to bear the load of the item it directly connects, reducing the individual load capacity requirement while maintaining the ability to secure multiple items.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple securing members and link members are merged into a single integrated device system anchored at a common junction box. This merging allows the system to distribute the total load across multiple connection points, reducing the stress on any individual link member while securing multiple items simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11708708B1Securing device for tools and other objects

Publication Date: 2023.07.25 SCOGGIN DAVID

AI summary

This disclosure relates generally to securing/locking devices that enable the securing of multiple valuable items, such as tools, sporting equipment, and the like. Embodiments of securing/locking devices can include a primary link member such as a chain, rope, wire, or cable that connects a junction to a primary securing member, such as a cuff. The devices can further include secondary link members each connecting the junction to one or more secondary securing members. The primary link member can attach the device to an anchor, such as a trailer, a truck bed rail, a portion of a house, or similar. The secondary link members can attach the device to mobile objects, such as expensive tools and sporting equipment. Thus, the single securing/locking device can be used to secure multiple mobile objects to a relatively stationary anchor. Many different embodiments similar to or different than this specific securing device are possible.