Roller Blind Storage Box for Vehicle Cargo Security
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing solutions for covering luggage compartments in station wagons, such as roller blinds, pose a security risk as they can be used by potential thieves to access the vehicle, as they can be used to store objects and provide a view into the compartment.
Innovation Solution
A storage box is designed to be integrated under the roller blind, comprising a front carrier, rear carrier, and a storage tarpaulin, with detachable end pieces and a hook system, allowing for secure storage of items without obstructing the compartment's volume when not in use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If objects are placed on the surface of the roller blind for storage, then storage space is provided for lighter items, but security is compromised as thieves can use this to access the vehicle
Solution Approach 1:
The storage function is extracted from the roller blind surface and transferred to a separate storage box located in the recesses of the side walls. This removes the security risk associated with objects visible on the blind surface while preserving the storage capability for lighter items.
Solution Approach 2:
A storage box serves as an intermediary container between the roller blind and the items to be stored. This mediator provides secure storage space without requiring items to be placed on the blind surface, thus maintaining security while enabling storage.
2Reliability
If a storage box is integrated under the roller blind, then secure storage is provided, but the compartment volume is reduced when the storage box is deployed
Solution Approach 1:
The storage box is segmented into a compact rolled-up state and an unrolled storage state. When not in use, it is confined to a small space in the recesses; when needed, it unrolls to provide storage surface area without significantly impacting the main compartment volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage box utilizes the vertical dimension by rolling up into a compact cylinder that fits in wall recesses, then unrolls horizontally to provide storage surface. This dimensional transformation allows secure storage while minimizing impact on compartment volume.
3Ease of operation
If the storage box is made detachable with sliding blocks and jaws, then ease of installation and removal is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system uses dynamic elements including sliding blocks that move along guide rails and resilient jaws that can open and close. This allows the storage box to be easily installed and removed while maintaining secure attachment during use, balancing operational ease with structural integrity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The storage box provides a secure and space-efficient solution for storing lighter items like clothing or luggage under the roller blind, ensuring the compartment's full volume is available while preventing unauthorized access.
Implementation Method 1
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AI summary
A storage box (1) is arranged under the roller blind of the vehicle's cargo area cover, particularly in a station wagon, in the recesses (3) for the cover in the side wall (2) on both sides of the cargo area. It serves for storing lightweight items for passenger use. The invention is characterized in that the storage box (1) is formed by a front support (6), a rear support (7), and a storage liner (8) which is attached at one end elongated to the front support (6) and at the opposite end elongated to the rear support (7). The front support (6) has a front end piece (10) at both ends, and the rear support (7) has a rear end piece (11) at both ends. The rear end piece (11) of the rear support (7) can be detachably attached to the front end piece (10) of the front support (6).