Under-Seat Storage Compartment With Drive Mechanism Clearance
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Solution Overview
Problem
The space beneath vehicle passenger seats is underutilized for storage, presenting an opportunity for increased storage capacity.
Innovation Solution
An under-seat storage system comprising a storage compartment connected to the seat via a bracket, allowing for multiple orientations to accommodate seats with varying configurations, and utilizing a fastener and locator pins for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a storage compartment is added beneath the seat, then storage capacity is improved, but the drive mechanism clearance is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The drive mechanism is nested within a well formed by the base wall of the storage compartment, allowing the storage compartment to be positioned above the drive mechanism while providing necessary clearance space
2Adaptability or versatility
If the bracket is designed for multiple orientations, then adaptability to different seat configurations is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is designed with multiple apertures and features that allow it to be installed in multiple orientations, enabling a single bracket design to accommodate various seat configurations and positions
Data Source
AI summary
A storage system configured for connection to a seat in a vehicle and including: a bracket that is configured for connection to the seat; a storage compartment that is configured to accommodate at least one personal article; and a fastener that is configured to connect the bracket to the storage compartment such that the bracket extends between the seat and the storage compartment.