Modular Vehicle Storage Inserts for Flexible Compartment Layouts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage systems in motor vehicles do not allow for the systematic accommodation of different external components, such as beverage containers, storage boxes, or cargo, in a center console compartment.
Innovation Solution
A storage system with uniform external geometry system inserts that can accommodate different internal space divisions, allowing interchangeable storage of various loads, featuring handles for easy transport and removable lids, and compartments tailored for specific items like bottles or food.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a storage system uses fixed internal compartments, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability to different storage needs deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is divided into modular components: a fixed receptacle structure and removable inserts with different internal configurations. Each insert can be independently selected and exchanged based on storage needs, while the receptacle maintains structural stability. This segmentation allows the system to combine the stability of fixed structures with the flexibility of interchangeable components.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces dynamic exchangeability through removable inserts that can be taken out and replaced. While the receptacle remains stationary and structurally stable, the inserts provide dynamic adaptability - users can change the internal configuration by swapping inserts with different compartment arrangements, thereby adapting the storage system to varying needs without compromising structural integrity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specialized storage compartments are provided, then adaptability to different items is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The receptacle is designed as a universal container that can accommodate multiple types of inserts with different internal configurations. Rather than creating multiple specialized receptacles for different items, the system uses a single universal receptacle structure that becomes adaptable through the interchange of inserts. This reduces overall device complexity by consolidating the fixed structural elements while providing versatility through modular inserts.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple inserts with different internal compartment arrangements are created as copies of the same basic insert structure. Each insert copy is tailored for specific storage needs (e.g., beverage containers, food items, cargo) but maintains the same external dimensions and interface with the receptacle. This allows the system to provide specialized storage configurations without increasing the complexity of the fundamental receptacle design.
3Ease of operation
If the storage system allows easy removal and repositioning of components, then ease of operation is improved, but structural stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the storage unit into a stable fixed receptacle and removable inserts. The receptacle maintains structural stability as it remains fixed in the vehicle, while the inserts are designed for easy removal and repositioning. This segmentation allows components with different stability and mobility requirements to coexist in the same system.
Solution Approach 2:
The insert acts as an intermediary between the user's need for mobility and the receptacle's structural stability. The insert can be easily removed and repositioned by the user, yet when installed, it provides a stable interface for storing items. The insert mediates between the fixed stable structure and the need for operational flexibility, allowing easy repositioning without compromising the overall structural integrity of the storage system.
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AI summary
A storage system for a motor vehicle, with a plurality of system receptacles; a plurality of system inserts. The system inserts have a uniform external geometry. Each system receptacle has a receiving space corresponding to the external geometry of the system inserts, such that each system insert can be positioned in each system receptacle. At least two of the plurality of system inserts have a different insert space division arranged within the uniform external geometry.