Sliding Vehicle Storage Door With Fold-Out Support Panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicles lack efficient storage solutions that maximize space utilization and protect goods in the passenger seat region while ensuring driver visibility and safety.
Innovation Solution
A storage apparatus with a door slidably coupled to a vehicle's back panel, featuring a support structure that unfolds or folds with the door, including first and second support panels that can intersect or parallel to the door, and a hinge system to stabilize and expand storage space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a door is slidably coupled to the back panel to create storage space, then storage capacity is improved, but the door may interfere with driver visibility and safety
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is designed to be dynamically adjustable, allowing it to be unfolded when storage space is needed and folded when the door is in the closed position. This dynamic configuration ensures that the support structure does not interfere with driver visibility when not in use, while providing adequate storage support when activated.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure is divided into multiple segments (first support panel and second support panel) that can be independently positioned. This segmentation allows the structure to be configured in different states - unfolded for storage support or folded against the door for a streamlined profile that does not obstruct the driver's view.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a support structure is added to support the door, then structural stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is integrated with the door assembly, where the first and second support panels are connected to each other and to the door. This merging of components creates a unified structure that provides stability while minimizing the number of separate parts, thereby reducing overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure incorporates movable joints and connecting mechanisms that allow it to adapt its configuration based on the door's position. This dynamic design enables the structure to provide maximum stability when needed while folding into a compact form when not in use, avoiding the need for overly complex fixed support mechanisms.
3Volume of moving object
If the support structure is unfolded to intersect the door, then storage space is maximized, but the structure occupies more vehicle interior space
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure transitions between folded and unfolded states based on storage requirements. When unfolded, it creates additional storage volume by extending into the passenger seat region. When folded, it retracts against the door, minimizing its footprint and freeing up interior space for passenger comfort or other uses.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure utilizes the third dimension by extending perpendicular to the door surface when unfolded, creating storage volume without significantly increasing the lateral or vertical footprint within the vehicle cabin. This dimensional approach allows maximum storage capacity while minimizing interference with the vehicle's overall interior layout.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a storage apparatus that includes a door, slidably coupled to a back panel of a vehicle. The storage apparatus includes a support structure, connected to the door, that can be unfolded or folded in conjunction with movement of the door and supports the door.