Rotating Seat Back Cover Storage for Space-Saving Article Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional vehicle seat back covers with storage pockets face issues such as small items escaping through mesh configurations and inefficient space utilization when no items are stored, as the storage pockets protrude and do not effectively utilize the inner space.
Innovation Solution
A seat back cover design featuring a rotation plate on the rear side that forms a storage section upon rotation, which is automatically closed by an elastic support member when items are removed, allowing for efficient space utilization and easy storage access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a mesh storage pocket is used, then articles can be stored in the back cover, but small articles may escape through the mesh
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a rotatable plate that can dynamically change the configuration of the storage section. When the plate rotates, it transforms the open mesh structure into a closed configuration, preventing small articles from escaping while maintaining storage capability for various sizes of items.
2Ease of operation
If a storage pocket protrudes to the rear side when no articles are stored, then articles can be easily accessed, but utilization of the inner space is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The storage section is designed to be dynamically adjustable through rotation of the plate. When not in use, the plate rotates to allow the storage section to retract flush with the back cover surface, maximizing inner space utilization. When needed, the plate can be rotated to protrude outward for easy article access.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic support member automatically returns the plate to its retracted position after use, eliminating the need for manual intervention to restore the storage section. This self-service mechanism ensures the storage section consistently returns to space-efficient configuration.
3Volume of stationary object
If a rotation plate is provided to form a storage section, then space utilization is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The back cover is segmented into a fixed portion and a rotatable plate portion. This segmentation allows the storage section to be independently movable, enabling space optimization without requiring complete redesign of the entire back cover structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic support member acts as an intermediary between the rotatable plate and the back cover body. It provides the necessary support and restoring force, simplifying the connection mechanism while enabling the rotational movement required for space optimization.
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 rotation plate design ensures easy storage and retrieval of items while minimizing space wastage by automatically closing when items are removed, enhancing the functionality and productivity of the seat back cover.
Implementation Method 1
the rotation plate is automatically rotated by elasticity of an elastic support member to make close contact with the back cover
Data Source
AI summary
Proposed is a seat back cover having a storage section for a vehicle, in which a rotation plate is provided on a rear side of the seat back cover to form the storage section according to a rotation of the rotation plate as necessary, a storage rotation plate is rotated to conveniently form the storage section only when an article is stored so that various articles may be easily stored in the storage section, and the rotation plate is automatically rotated by elasticity of an elastic support member to make close contact with the back cover when all the articles of the storage section are taken out so that a space of a seat may be efficiently utilized.