Wall-Mounted Cargo Caddy with Suspendable Containers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage systems for cargo boxes in vehicles often restrict access and prevent large items from occupying the full area due to their design, which either rest on the floor or obstruct the sidewalls, and lack adjustability and sway bracing.
Innovation Solution
A storage caddy system mounted to the forward wall of a cargo box with a frame assembly, mounting assembly, anchors, and tie-downs that suspend cargo above the floor, allowing for adjustability and secure attachment without interfering with tonneau covers, and includes removable containers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If storage systems rest on the cargo box floor, then storage capacity is provided, but large cargo such as drywall or plywood cannot extend over the full area of the cargo box
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system transitions from a floor-based configuration to a wall-mounted configuration, utilizing the vertical dimension of the cargo box. By mounting the storage assembly to the forward cargo box wall and suspending containers therefrom, the system frees up the entire cargo box floor area while maintaining accessible storage capacity in the vertical space.
2Ease of operation
If storage systems are mounted along a cargo box sidewall, then storage is provided, but equal access to the storage container from either side of the cargo box is precluded
Solution Approach 1:
The storage assembly is designed with a universal mounting capability that allows it to be installed on any cargo box wall (forward, rear, or sidewall) depending on the specific access and cargo configuration needs. The mounting assembly and support structure are configured to provide equal access from both sides when mounted on the forward wall, while also accommodating various mounting locations through adjustable support members.
3Reliability
If a storage system is rigidly mounted to the cargo box wall, then stable attachment is achieved, but variations in spacing between the storage system and the cargo box wall cannot be accommodated
Solution Approach 1:
The support members connecting the mounting assembly to the cargo box wall are designed with adjustable length capabilities, allowing the system to adapt to variations in spacing while maintaining stable attachment. This dynamic adjustment feature enables the storage assembly to be securely mounted regardless of the specific cargo box dimensions or wall thickness variations.
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AI summary
A storage caddy comprising: (a) a frame assembly; (b) a mounting assembly connected to the frame assembly, the mounting assembly being configured to attach the storage caddy to one or more walls of a cargo box of a vehicle; (c) one or more anchors connected to the frame assembly; and (d) one or more tie-downs extending from the one or more anchors and being configured to connect to one of the one or more walls, a floor, or both of the cargo box.