Vehicle Seatback Pouch with Segmented Compartments and Integrated Charger
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for retaining footwear and accessories in vehicles fail to securely and clearly display both items between individual or split seats, while also not allowing for phone charging and being prone to tipping or sliding during vehicle maneuvers.
Innovation Solution
A footwear and accessory retention pouch with a container having interior barriers for segregation, a rechargeable charger, and adjustable straps for secure attachment to head restraint support posts, ensuring organized, accessible, and stable storage with visibility and charging capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If footwear and accessories are placed on a seat in a vehicle, then they are easily accessible, but the seat cannot be used by a passenger and the items may tip over or slide off during braking
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch is divided into multiple compartments including a footwear compartment and an accessory compartment with separate barriers, allowing organized storage while maintaining stability during vehicle motion
Solution Approach 2:
The pouch combines multiple storage functions (footwear storage, accessory storage, and phone charging) into a single integrated unit that can be securely positioned between seats, eliminating the need for multiple separate items
2Reliability
If footwear and accessories are placed on the floor of the vehicle, then they are secure from tipping, but they are out of reach of the driver
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch utilizes the vertical space between seats rather than horizontal floor space, positioning items at an accessible height while maintaining security through the pouch structure and seat positioning
3Reliability
If a console holder is used between the seats, then footwear can be retained, but it interferes with vehicle controls and cannot serve as an armrest
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch creates a dedicated storage zone between seats that replicates the retention function of a console holder without occupying console space, preserving full console functionality while providing secure footwear storage
4Ease of operation
If footwear is stored in a bag or purse, then it is portable, but it does not provide clear visibility or secure retention during vehicle use
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch utilizes transparent or translucent materials for the container walls, allowing visual identification of stored footwear and accessories without requiring opening the pouch, while maintaining secure containment
Solution Approach 2:
The pouch employs separate compartments with interior barriers for footwear and accessories, providing organized storage that maintains visibility while preventing items from shifting or becoming entangled
5Quantity of substance
If a holder retains both shoes and accessories, then storage capacity is improved, but clear visibility and secure retention of both items simultaneously is difficult to achieve
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch is divided into distinct compartments including a footwear compartment with interior barriers and an accessory compartment on the cap, allowing both item types to be securely retained and clearly visible through transparent walls
Solution Approach 2:
The pouch utilizes vertical arrangement with the accessory compartment located on the cap portion above the main footwear compartment, maximizing visibility and secure retention in a compact configuration
Data Source
AI summary
A footwear and accessory retention pouch serves to segregate and retain footwear and accessories in an organized, accessible manner in a vehicle. The pouch is specially adapted for suspension between the seatbacks of a vehicle having individual or split seats. The pouch comprises a container defined by container sidewalls that form an opening at one end, and at least one interior barrier that segregates the container into chambers that receive footwear. A depressed cap covers the opening in the container. The depressed cap comprises cap sidewalls and a cap platform for retaining an accessory while the cap is covering the opening in container. A rechargeable recharging device operatively connects to the depressed cap for charging a communication device. A plurality of straps and a central adjustable cable are length adjustable and extend from the sidewalls of the container for fastening container between, behind, or in front of the vehicle seats.