SUV Trunk Storage Rack With Multi-Level Grocery Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Haphazard stacking of grocery bags in SUV trunks often results in fragile items being crushed or damaged, and groceries can fall out when the rear door is opened, due to the lack of proper separation and containment solutions.
Innovation Solution
A trunk-mounted storage rack system with multiple shelves, a safety net, and a clear plastic barrier that securely organizes grocery bags, preventing heavy items from crushing fragile ones and ensuring items remain inside the vehicle during transit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If grocery bags are stacked haphazardly in the trunk, then the storage space is utilized, but fragile items get crushed under heavy items and groceries can fall out when the rear door is opened
Solution Approach 1:
The trunk space is divided into multiple shelves (top shelf, center shelf, bottom shelf) that segment the storage area vertically. This segmentation allows heavy items to be placed on lower shelves and fragile items on upper shelves, preventing crushing while maintaining efficient space utilization. Each shelf acts as an independent compartment that secures items during transit.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention adds vertical dimension to the storage organization by implementing multi-level shelving. Instead of horizontal stacking that causes crushing, items are distributed across multiple vertical levels with clear plastic barriers and safety nets providing containment in the vertical and lateral dimensions, preventing items from falling out during door opening or transit.
2Reliability
If a multi-shelf storage system is implemented, then item separation and protection are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses clear plastic barriers and safety nets (thin film structures) to provide item containment and protection. These flexible containment elements are easier to install and adjust compared to rigid structural solutions, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining effective item protection across multiple shelves.
Solution Approach 2:
The shelving system is designed to be universally applicable to different SUV models, with the same basic shelf structure and support frame design used across multiple vehicle types. This universality reduces device complexity by avoiding model-specific customizations while still providing effective item protection through the standardized multi-shelf configuration.
3Adaptability or versatility
If shelves are designed to fit different SUV models, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support frames and shelves are designed as universal components that can be installed in multiple SUV models (Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, Nissan Rogue, Hyundai Tucson). The same shelf dimensions and support frame configurations serve multiple vehicle applications, significantly reducing manufacturing complexity while maintaining broad adaptability across different vehicle platforms.
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AI summary
A trunk mounted storage rack for sport utility vehicles (SUV) securely restrains grocery bags and prevents damage to fragile items contained therein. The trunk mounted storage rack includes a top shelf, a center shelf, a bottom shelf, an upper support frame, a center support frame, a lower support frame, a safety net, and a top-level barrier. The top shelf, the center shelf, and the bottom shelf are sized to closely fit in the trunk of the SUV. The center support frame suspends the top shelf over the center shelf. Similarly, the lower support frame suspends the center shelf and the top shelf over the bottom shelf. The upper support frame allows the top-level barrier and the safety net to mount onto the top shelf. The safety net prevents grocery bags from falling out of the back of the top shelf, the center shelf, and the bottom shelf.