Vehicular Storage Assembly with Movable Receptacle and Wireless Charger
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicular storage assemblies face a tradeoff between providing enclosed storage space and other functionalities, such as charging electronic devices, without negatively impacting the available space in the vehicle's interior compartment.
Innovation Solution
A storage assembly with a movable storage receptacle and integrated wireless charger that allows for the charging of electronic devices while maintaining an enhanced volume of enclosed storage space and separate compartments without encroaching on other uses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate storage compartments are provided to enable grouping of different stored articles, then organization capability is improved, but the amount of space available for other purposes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The storage assembly is divided into multiple separate compartments (first compartment, second compartment, third compartment) that can be independently configured. Each compartment can be used to store different types of articles, enabling organization while optimizing the use of available space within the overall storage assembly structure.
2Volume of stationary object
If a large volume of enclosed storage space is provided to enable enclosed storage of a large volume of articles, then storage capacity is improved, but the amount of space that could be used for other purposes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless charger is integrated within the storage assembly structure, nested among the compartments. This allows the charging functionality to be housed within the existing storage space without requiring additional external space, thereby maintaining large enclosed storage volume while adding charging capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage assembly serves multiple functions: it provides enclosed storage space for articles through its compartments and simultaneously provides wireless charging capability for electronic devices. This multi-functionality allows a single structure to deliver both storage and charging services without requiring separate dedicated spaces for each function.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient charging of electronic devices within the storage assembly while optimizing space usage, providing both ample storage and functional flexibility.
Implementation Method 1
A wireless charger can be disposed and configured to charge the electronic device if the electronic device is disposed at the upper recessed storage area.
Data Source
AI summary
A storage assembly can include a housing defining an interior space, a top surface, a front surface, and an upper recessed storage area defined at the top surface. A moveable storage receptacle can define a movable storage area. The movable storage receptacle can include a front exterior surface that defines a part of the front surface of the housing. The moveable storage receptacle can be configured to move between a closed position in which the moveable storage area is disposed within the interior space of the housing, and an open position in which at least a portion of the moveable storage area is disposed beyond the interior space of the housing. A wireless charger can be disposed and configured to charge an electronic device when the electronic device is disposed at the upper recessed storage area.