Trunk Storage Device with Mat-Pass Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicle trunk storage devices are lacking, causing small objects to roll and tumble during driving, leading to noise and potential damage, with existing solutions failing to effectively secure items like fluids and tools.
Innovation Solution
A trunk storage device comprising a planar base and a storage unit attached via a connection portion, allowing the mat to pass through, securing the device and providing a spaced area for the storage unit above, which can be installed by sliding the base under the trunk mat and positioning the storage unit over it.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If items are placed loosely in the trunk, then storage flexibility is improved, but items roll and tumble causing noise and damage
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the trunk space into segmented storage units (containers, bins, or compartments) that can be independently positioned and secured. Each segment holds specific items, preventing them from rolling freely while maintaining organizational flexibility. The modular nature allows users to configure storage segments according to different storage needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces an intermediary securing mechanism (such as elastic straps, bungee cords, or adjustable anchors) that acts as a mediator between the storage units and the trunk environment. This intermediary system restrains items within designated storage areas, preventing harmful rolling and tumbling while allowing easy access and reconfiguration.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a storage device is secured under the trunk mat, then stability is improved, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device is designed with pre-positioned attachment points, integrated mounting features, or pre-installed securing mechanisms that enable straightforward installation. The base unit comes prepared with connection interfaces that align with standard trunk mounting locations, allowing users to secure the device under the mat without complex assembly steps or specialized tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention incorporates self-securing features such as self-adhesive mounting surfaces, self-latching mechanisms, or friction-fit components that allow the storage device to be installed and secured without additional fasteners or complex procedures. The device essentially installs itself through simple placement and engagement actions.
3Ease of operation
If the connection portion forms spacing for mat passage, then ease of installation is improved, but structural strength may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connection portion is constructed using composite materials or hybrid structures that combine flexibility (to allow mat passage through the spacing) with strength (to maintain secure attachment). This may involve using reinforced polymers, metal-composite hybrids, or multi-layer constructions that provide both the necessary compliance for installation and the structural integrity for long-term durability.
Data Source
AI summary
A trunk storage device is provided. The trunk storage device may have a base constructed to be substantially planar, a storage unit attached to an edge of the base, and a connection portion connecting the storage unit to the base. The connection portion may provide a spacing between the base and the storage unit to allow passage of a mat positioned at a bottom of a vehicle trunk.