Sliding Storage Compartment with Openable Closing Element for Extended Through-Loading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle seats and bench seats have limited through-loading capabilities, restricting the length of objects that can be loaded due to closed storage compartments and restricted access points.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating sliding storage compartments with openable closing elements that can be moved forward or extended to provide multiple loading options, allowing objects to be loaded from various sides and extending the through-loading length beyond the original compartment limits.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If the storage compartment is closed on all sides with solid side walls, then the storage compartment provides secure enclosed storage, but the through-loading length is limited and objects can only be loaded from above
Solution Approach 1:
The storage compartment is divided into a fixed rear portion and a movable front portion (sliding drawer). The closing element on the rear wall can be opened to allow through-loading from the cargo compartment, while the front drawer provides additional accessible storage. This segmentation enables both enclosed storage and extended through-loading capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The front portion of the storage compartment is designed as a sliding drawer that can move forward and backward. When pulled out, it extends the loading area beyond the vehicle seat, allowing longer objects to be loaded. The drawer includes a screen element that can be positioned to close off the front opening when not in use, maintaining security while enabling dynamic loading flexibility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the seat part is folded upwards to access the storage space from above, then vertical loading is enabled, but the horizontal through-loading capability is restricted by the locking plate position
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is segmented into multiple access points: the top opening (accessible when seat is folded), the rear opening (accessible when closing element is opened), and the front drawer (movable for extended access). This allows cargo to be loaded from different directions and accommodates various cargo lengths and shapes.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage compartment is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides enclosed storage when the closing element is closed, through-loading access from the cargo compartment when the closing element is open, and extended loading capability when the front drawer is pulled out. The screen element can be positioned to create different loading configurations, making the system universally adaptable to various loading scenarios.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a vehicle seat (100) or a bench seat (100') with at least one movable storage compartment (300A, 300B) arranged below the vehicle seat (100) or the bench seat (100'), which can be moved forward from its basic position (I) to an extension position (II) for loading with cargo. It is provided that the at least one sliding storage compartment (300A, 300B) has an openable closing element (301A) on its side adjacent to a cargo space, whereby the at least one sliding storage compartment (300A) can be loaded from above in its extension position (II) with a closing element (301A) in closed position (a) and in its basic position (I') with a closing element (301A) in open position (b) from the adjacent cargo space in a first through-loading function and in its extension position (II') with a closing element (301A) in open position (b) from the cargo space in a second through-loading function.