Under-Seat Storage Accessory with Removable Compartments
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Solution Overview
Problem
In vehicles without traditional rearward trunks, such as pickup trucks, minivans, and SUVs, there is a lack of innovative storage solutions for items like jumper cables, flashlights, and firearms, which are often not concealed, making the interior appear cluttered and increasing theft risks.
Innovation Solution
A storage accessory is designed for placement under the second row of seats, featuring a tray assembly with removable storage compartments that can be securely locked, providing concealed storage and the option to be used as a standalone box.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If storage containers are placed in visible areas for easy access, then ease of operation is improved, but the vehicle interior appearance deteriorates and theft risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storage compartment is extracted and placed in the under-seat space, removing it from the visible interior area while maintaining accessibility. This extracts the storage function from the main cabin space and relocates it to a concealed location, solving both the appearance and theft risk issues while preserving ease of access through the removable compartment design.
2Reliability
If storage compartments are made fixed for security, then reliability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The storage compartment transitions from a static fixed state to a dynamic removable state. The compartment can be securely attached to the tray assembly when security is needed, and easily removed when flexibility is required. This dynamic capability allows the system to adapt between security-oriented and flexibility-oriented usage scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage system is segmented into separable components: the removable storage compartment and the fixed tray assembly. This segmentation allows the compartment to be independently removed or secured, providing both reliability when attached and adaptability when removed, resolving the contradiction between fixed security and flexible configuration.
3Ease of operation
If under-seat space is left empty for seat comfort, then ease of operation is improved, but productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The storage solution utilizes the vertical dimension under the seat rather than occupying horizontal cabin space. By placing the tray assembly in the under-seat area, the design preserves seat accessibility and comfort while simultaneously creating productive storage capacity in an previously unused spatial dimension.
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AI summary
A storage accessory for placement under a vehicle seat. The storage accessory comprises a first storage compartment, a second storage compartment, and a tray assembly for supporting the first and second storage compartments. At least one of the first and second storage compartments is removable from the tray assembly to serve as a stand-alone storage box when removed from the vehicle. The at least one removable storage compartment includes a lock handle that permits the at least one removable storage compartment to be releasably and securely attached to the tray assembly.