Vehicle Shelving System Using Flexible Net Base and Adhesive Mounting

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing shelving systems for vehicles are bulky, heavy, and inflexible, making them difficult to assemble, dismantle, and store, and they do not efficiently utilize space.

Innovation Solution

A shelving system comprising vertical rods and a net base that can be easily attached and detached from the vehicle's interior wall without tools, using a rail and hook-and-eye system for secure connection, allowing for flexible configuration and space-efficient storage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional shelf fastening systems are used, then secure storage is achieved, but the system becomes bulky and heavy

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure storageVSAvoidsystem weight

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSWeight of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional rigid shelf structures with flexible net bases made of plastic mesh. The net base consists of a grid-like structure that can flex and adapt to different shapes while maintaining load-bearing capacity, significantly reducing weight compared to solid metal or wood shelves

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces complex mechanical fastening systems with simple adhesive mounting. Instead of using bolts, screws, or complex locking mechanisms, the shelf system uses adhesive pads or tape to attach the net base to the vehicle interior wall, reducing both weight and complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If traditional shelf fastening systems are used, then secure storage is achieved, but assembly and dismantling become complicated

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure storageVSAvoidassembly and dismantling ease

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The shelf system is divided into modular components: vertical support rods, horizontal crossbars, and net base sections. Each component can be independently assembled and disassembled by simply connecting or separating the parts, eliminating the need for complex assembly procedures or special tools

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces complex mechanical fastening systems with simple adhesive mounting. Instead of using bolts, screws, or complex locking mechanisms, the shelf system uses adhesive pads or tape to attach the net base to the vehicle interior wall, reducing both weight and complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If bulky shelf parts are used, then secure storage is achieved, but space utilization becomes inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure storageVSAvoidstorage space efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional rigid shelf structures with flexible net bases made of plastic mesh. The net base consists of a grid-like structure that can flex and adapt to different shapes while maintaining load-bearing capacity, significantly reducing weight compared to solid metal or wood shelves

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The shelf system is designed to be dynamically adjustable rather than fixed. The net base can be repositioned, reconfigured, or removed entirely based on changing storage needs, allowing the same system to adapt to different cargo configurations and maximize space utilization in various scenarios

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP2644448B1Shelving system

Publication Date: 2018.11.28 ALLSAFE JUNGFALK

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AI summary

The shelf system (R) has bottom grid (9,13,14) comprising connecting elements (12.1-12.3) suitable for detachable connection with vertical bar (5.1-5.6). The bottom grid has wall connector (10) for releasable connection with inner wall (1-4). The vertical bars at each end have a hard layer (15,16) suitable for releasably attaching to rail (7,8).