Vehicle Seat Storage Panel Brackets for Secure Frame Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage panel attachment systems for vehicle seats suffer from lack of solid attachment, inefficient space utilization, passenger discomfort, and increased risk of panel shifting and item dislodgment during accidents due to inadequate attachment methods.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a storage panel with top and bottom brackets that securely attach to the vehicle seat frame structure using through holes and fasteners, eliminating the need for flexible straps and minimizing movement during vehicle operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If flexible attachment methods (straps, ties, bungie cords, hook-and-loop mechanisms) are used to attach storage panels to vehicle seats, then installation is simple and flexible, but attachment solidity is insufficient leading to panel shifting and item dislodgment during accidents
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is divided into separate components: brackets that attach to the seat frame structure and a storage panel. This segmentation allows the bracket to provide solid structural attachment while the panel remains a separate functional element, resolving the contradiction between simple installation and reliable attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket acts as an intermediary component between the storage panel and the seat frame structure. It provides a rigid connection point that transfers loads effectively, enabling both easy installation (by attaching to existing frame points) and high reliability (through rigid structural connection).
2Reliability
If attachment mechanisms are placed on the front and back of the seat, then storage panel can be secured, but passenger comfort is reduced due to discomfort caused by attachment components
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism is extracted from the seat upholstery surfaces (front and back) and relocated to the seat frame structure. This removes the harmful effect of attachment components contacting passengers while maintaining secure attachment through the rigid frame structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment system moves from a two-dimensional surface attachment (on seat upholstery) to a three-dimensional structural attachment (on frame elements). This dimensional change allows secure attachment without interfering with passenger comfort in the seating area.
3Reliability
If rigid attachment structures are used to ensure stability, then attachment solidity improves, but device complexity increases due to additional brackets and mounting holes
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is designed as a universal component that can attach to various points on the seat frame structure using standard fastening methods. This multi-functionality allows a single bracket design to provide stable attachment in multiple locations, reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket design uses standardized hole patterns and attachment parameters that can be adapted to different seat frame configurations. By changing only the positioning parameters rather than the fundamental bracket structure, stability is maintained while complexity is minimized.
4Ease of manufacture
If storage panels are attached using conventional methods, then installation is straightforward, but space utilization is inefficient leading to wasted storage capacity
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system allows the storage panel to be dynamically positioned and secured at optimal locations on the seat frame structure. This flexibility enables efficient space utilization while maintaining straightforward installation through the same bracket mechanism.
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AI summary
A system for attaching a storage panel to a vehicle seat may include a storage panel with a defined plane, top surface, and bottom surface, with at least one mounting hole passing from the top surface to the bottom surface. Additionally, the system may also include at least one top bracket with a first lip to attach to a seat frame structure. The system may also include a bottom bracket with a section to attach to the seat frame structure.