Pivotable Dashboard Barrier for Vehicle Foot Space Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicles face issues with objects falling into the foot space due to jerks during travel, and pets hiding in this space, which can distract the driver and compromise safety.
Innovation Solution
A pivotable system with a pivot structure attached to the dashboard, controlled by a rotation control device, which can be adjusted to block or provide access to the foot space, preventing objects from falling and pets from hiding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the foot space is left open and accessible, then the user can easily place and access objects, but objects may fall into the foot space due to vehicle jerks and pets may hide there
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies a movable partition wall that can dynamically change its position between a retracted state (allowing full foot space access) and an extended state (blocking the foot space). This dynamic structure resolves the contradiction by allowing the system to adapt its configuration based on whether object storage or foot space accessibility is the priority at any given moment.
Solution Approach 2:
The partition wall acts as an intermediary element between the cargo storage compartment and the foot space. It provides a controllable barrier that prevents objects from falling into the foot space while still allowing the foot space to remain accessible when needed, thus mediating between the two conflicting requirements.
2Ease of operation
If the foot space is left open and accessible, then the user can easily access objects, but pets may escape and hide into the foot space causing distraction
Solution Approach 1:
The movable partition wall provides a dynamic barrier that can be extended to prevent pets from accessing the foot space. When the partition is in the extended position, it blocks the opening to the foot space, preventing pets from hiding there while still allowing the foot space to be accessed when the partition is retracted.
3Reliability
If a structure is added to control foot space access, then objects and pets are prevented from entering the foot space, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The partition wall serves multiple functions: it acts as a barrier to prevent objects and pets from entering the foot space, it can serve as a structural support, and it can be integrated with the existing vehicle interior design. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby minimizing the increase in device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The pivotable partition wall can be designed to move automatically or through simple manual operation, reducing the need for complex control mechanisms. The self-weight of the partition or simple spring mechanisms can provide the necessary force for movement, eliminating the need for motors or complex actuation systems.
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AI summary
A system for a vehicle is provided to control vehicle foot space access. The system includes a pivotable system associated with a dashboard of the vehicle. The pivotable system includes a pivot structure rotatably attached to a pivot point on the dashboard of the vehicle. The pivot structure controls an access to a foot space associated with at least one seat of the vehicle and the foot space corresponds to the dashboard of the vehicle. The pivotable system further includes a rotation control device associated with the pivot point on the dashboard of the vehicle. Further, the rotation control device controls a rotation of the pivot structure about the pivot point.