Porch mounted floor vault for securing packages
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing collapsible storage solutions for delivery packages occupy too much space when not in use and cannot accommodate large packages, and they become a hindrance when not in use, lacking a secure means to protect packages from theft.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible container with a keypad lock that can be mounted on a porch or in front of a house, which can be folded into a door mat when not in use, featuring a hinge mechanism for easy collapse and an electronic keypad for secure access, allowing for efficient storage and retrieval of packages.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a storage box is provided on the porch to store delivery packages, then packages can be securely stored, but the storage box occupies considerable space on the porch
Solution Approach 1:
The storage box is designed to be collapsible, transitioning between an expanded configuration for storing packages and a collapsed configuration that occupies minimal space. The collapsible walls allow the box to be compressed inward, reducing its footprint on the porch when not in use, while maintaining full storage capacity when expanded.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage box is divided into multiple collapsible wall sections that can independently fold inward. Each wall is segmented into panels that can be collapsed sequentially, allowing the entire structure to be compressed into a compact form while maintaining structural integrity during both expanded and collapsed states.
2Reliability
If a storage box is provided on the porch, then packages can be stored, but the storage box becomes a hindrance when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The storage box transitions from a static obstacle to a dynamic element that can be collapsed flat against the porch surface when not in use. This dynamic transformation eliminates the hindrance effect while preserving the storage function when needed, allowing seamless alternation between storage and clear porch access modes.
3Reliability
If a storage box is provided on the porch, then packages can be stored, but the storage box cannot accommodate large size packages due to space constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The collapsible design allows the storage box to expand to its maximum capacity when large packages need to be stored, and then collapse to a compact form afterward. This dynamic volume adjustment enables the box to accommodate packages of varying sizes, including large packages, without permanently occupying excessive porch space.
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AI summary
A collapsible container for receiving delivery packages is disclosed herein. The collapsible container comprises a bottom, and collapsible front and rear walls. Further, the collapsible container comprises sidewalls mounted to the front wall and the rear wall. Each of the sidewalls comprises a rail. Additionally, the collapsible container comprises an elongated rod slidable along the rails. The collapsible container comprises a top cover mounted to the rear wall. The top cover comprises a hook and an electronic keypad electronically mounted to the hook. The front wall and the rear wall are collapsed and the sidewalls and the top cover are placed over the front wall and the rear wall to form a flat structure such that the collapsible container can be used as a floor mat. The collapsible container provides an efficient and easy to use method for a user to secure delivery packages to their front porch.