Vehicle Storage Assembly with Adjustable Support Body
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle storage solutions lack flexibility and efficient use of trunk space, as they do not effectively utilize the varying heights and surfaces within the cargo floor, leading to suboptimal storage capacity and accessibility.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle storage assembly with a cargo floor that can transition between open and closed positions, featuring a storage feature with a base, supporting members, and a support body that can move between positions, including a receiving portion and retention features, allowing for adjustable storage configurations and maximized space utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a fixed storage structure is used in the vehicle trunk, then the storage capacity is limited, but the flexibility and adaptability of storage configurations are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The storage assembly incorporates a support body that can move between multiple positions (first position, second position, and intermediate positions) along a trajectory, allowing the storage configuration to be dynamically adjusted based on user needs and cargo requirements, thereby resolving the contradiction between fixed storage capacity and configuration flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The storage assembly is divided into separable components including a base, supporting members, and a support body that can be independently positioned, enabling flexible reconfiguration of storage spaces while maintaining overall storage capacity
2Ease of operation
If the cargo floor is kept in a closed position to maximize trunk space, then the storage accessibility is improved, but the ability to create variable storage configurations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The cargo floor is designed to be movable between open and closed positions, while the support body can simultaneously adjust to different positions, allowing users to maintain accessibility by opening the cargo floor while preserving storage configuration flexibility through the adjustable support body position
3Quantity of substance
If the storage feature is raised to maximize vertical storage space, then the storage capacity is improved, but the noise level and potential instability increase
Solution Approach 1:
The support body can be dynamically positioned at different heights and locations, allowing it to be raised to maximize vertical storage space when needed, while also enabling it to be lowered or repositioned to minimize noise and ensure stability based on specific storage requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting members act as intermediaries between the base and the support body, providing controlled movement and positioning that allows the support body to be raised for maximum storage while maintaining stability and reducing noise through proper mechanical coupling
Data Source
AI summary
A storage assembly for a vehicle includes retention features that are operable between a first position and a second position. A receiving portion defines a first opening and a second opening. A support body is coupled to the receiving portion via at least one coupling member, and a retention member is operably coupled to the support body and is selectively coupled to the retention features.