Vehicular Lock Box With LATCH Anchoring for Secure Portability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle security systems fail to provide secure storage for valuables, as conventional lock boxes are either heavy and cumbersome or lack effective deterrents against theft, making them vulnerable to theft during transportation.
Innovation Solution
A lock box system that attaches to existing vehicle components using connectors, such as those in the LATCH system, featuring durable materials and insulation, with a locking mechanism and connectors that secure the box to the vehicle frame or seatbelt, providing resistance to break-in and fire.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If heavy strongboxes are used to provide security and durability, then protection against theft and damage is improved, but portability and ease of transport deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The lock box is divided into two separate portions: an upper portion containing the locking mechanism and a lower portion containing connectors. These portions can be attached to each other when needed for security, but separated when portability is required, resolving the contradiction between protection and portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The lock box transitions from a static heavy structure to a dynamic system where the two portions can be independently moved or attached. The connectors enable the box to adapt its configuration based on whether security or portability is the priority, making the system flexible rather than fixed.
2Ease of manufacture
If conventional lock boxes are used without integration to vehicle infrastructure, then ease of installation is improved, but security effectiveness deteriorates due to lack of deterrents
Solution Approach 1:
The lock box combines multiple security features into a single integrated system: durable materials for physical strength, insulation layers for fire and heat protection, and connectors that attach to existing vehicle infrastructure. This merging provides comprehensive security without requiring separate components or complex installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The connectors are designed to interface with existing vehicle components such as LATCH anchors, making the lock box universally applicable to various vehicle types without requiring vehicle-specific customization. This multi-functionality achieves both ease of installation and effective security.
3Strength
If durable materials are used to resist break-in attempts, then protection strength is improved, but weight and manufacturing complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The lock box employs composite construction combining durable outer materials for strength with insulation materials for thermal and fire resistance. This composite approach achieves high protection strength while managing weight and manufacturing complexity through the use of layered, function-specific materials rather than requiring a single complex material.
4Reliability
If the lock box remains attached to the vehicle during loading and unloading, then security is improved, but vulnerability during these operations increases due to presence of other people
Solution Approach 1:
The separable two-portion design allows the lock box to be quickly detached from the vehicle and repositioned to a more secure location during loading and unloading operations. The upper and lower portions can be separated and moved independently, enabling rapid response to changing security conditions without compromising the locked contents.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is a lock box that includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion includes a locking mechanism with a lock pad. The bottom portion includes one or more brackets and one or more arm rests. The arm rests include a base. Also disclosed is a lock box system that includes a lock box and one or more connectors. The lock box that includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion includes a locking mechanism with a lock pad. The bottom portion includes one or more brackets and one or more arm rests. The arm rests include a base.