MODULAR OBJECTS STORING DEVICE FOR VEHICLES

Abstract

A modular objects storing device for vehicles, comprising a hollow cuboidal body 1 with an open top developed to be positioned in alignment with driver’s seat and passenger’s seat of front portion of a vehicle, plurality of motorized clippers 3 secures the body 1 within the gap, a camera 4 detects dimensions of objects, a motorized drawer arrangement for properly accommodating the objects within the body 1, a Peltier unit for maintaining the determined temperature inside the body 1, and a temperature sensor detects temperature inside the body 1.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a modular objects storing device for vehicles that provide a means to the user for storing objects in between a driver's seat and passenger's seat of front portion of a vehicle in an easy and effective manner, thereby providing more space to the user inside the vehicle for storing objects.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] A storage device in a vehicle, like a trunk or cargo area, is essential for organizing and securing items such as, tools, and emergency kits. Thereby enhances safety by preventing loose objects from becoming hazards during driving and protects valuables from theft and environmental damage. Moreover, efficient storage optimization ensures ample space for passengers and luggage, making indispensable for maintaining a clean and clutter-free interior while optimizing the vehicle's functionality and convenience.

[0003] Traditionally Center Console is uses. The center console, located between the front seats, typically contains compartments or trays for storing small items like keys, coins, sunglasses, and mobile phones. But limited space result in overcrowding and difficulty finding items quickly. Additionally, items stored in the center console become disorganized or easily misplaced. Another traditional method is door pockets. However, many car doors feature built-in pockets or compartments for storing small items such as water bottles, maps, tissues, or umbrellas. Door pockets are often shallow and narrow, limiting the size and quantity of items that can be stored. Items may also shift or fall out when the door is opened or closed abruptly.

[0004] US8157312B2 discloses the present invention relates to a modular storage system for a vehicle is disclosed. The modular storage system includes an adjustable frame having a plurality of first posts, a plurality of second posts, a first beam connecting one of the plurality of first posts to another of the plurality of first posts, and a second beam connecting one of the plurality of second posts to another of the plurality of second posts. The first posts and second posts are each secured to a curved member. The modular storage system is attached to a rail on an interior of a vehicle. Various off-the-shelf storage components can be used with the system.

[0005] CN204323209U discloses the present invention relates to the utility model provides a kind of vehicle-mounted storing compartment case chock plug assembly. Described chock plug comprises the chock plug element and interface that are rotatably attached to described vehicle-mounted storing compartment case, and described interface is located in described storing compartment case to be connected described chock plug element and described storing compartment case. Described chock plug element is made up of from the projection of described handle handle and extension. Described projection has a pair flange be connected mutually with described interface. Described interface comprises hole further, multiple flank, the breach formed by described flank and the predetermined edge week of described interface for a pair, and the groove that a pair is formed by two flanks. Described flange aligns with described breach, so that when can go up chock plug element to be connected to storing compartment case in the hole that projection are inserted through storing compartment case interface, make described flange by described breach, described projection inserts described hole completely, thus, described handle clickwise is until described flange locks in groove automatically.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices exist that is capable of storing objects. However, these devices fail in providing a means to the user for storing objects in between a driver's seat and passenger's seat of front portion of a vehicle in an easy and effective manner and also fail in detecting temperature inside the device and accordingly provide means for maintaining an optimum temperature of the device.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of providing a means to the user for storing objects in between a driver's seat and passenger's seat of front portion of a vehicle in an easy and effective manner along with detecting temperature inside the device and accordingly provide means for maintaining an optimum temperature of the device.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of providing a means to the user for storing objects in between a driver's seat and passenger's seat of front portion of a vehicle in an easy and effective manner, thereby providing more space to the user inside the vehicle for storing objects.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting temperature inside the device and accordingly provide means for maintaining an optimum temperature of the device, preventing degradation of the stored objects.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is compact and reliable in nature.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention relates to a modular objects storing device for vehicles that is capable of storing objects in between a driver's seat and passenger's seat of front portion of a vehicle in an easy and effective manner, thus providing more for storing objects.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, A modular objects storing device for vehicles, comprising of a hollow cuboidal body with an open top developed to be positioned in alignment with driver's seat and passenger's seat of front portion of a vehicle, the body is configured with at least four elastic straps with hooks engaged on free-end of the straps for securing the body, plurality of motorized clippers arranged on peripheral portion of the body for securing the body within the gap, that is further accessed by a user for accommodating multiple objects within the body, a camera mounted within the body for capturing multiple images of the objects, the captured images by means of an artificial intelligence protocol encrypted for detecting dimensions of objects, a motorized drawer arrangement integrated within the body to extend/ retract for properly accommodating the objects within the body, a Peltier unit configured within the body, the camera detects objects placed in the body , and based on the detected object stored inside the body, a temperature to be maintained within each of the compartments and accordingly activates the Peltier unit for maintaining the determined temperature inside the body.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, proposed device further comprises of, a temperature sensor positioned within the body for detecting temperature inside the body , and in case the detected temperature mismatches the determined temperature, the Peltier unit for maintaining the determined temperature of the body in view of preventing degradation of the accommodated objects, an electronic nozzle is attached with a chamber stored with fragrance and configured on the body that is actuated by the microcontroller for dispensing the fragrance in view of eliminating bad odor/ smell from inner portion of vehicle, an battery is associated with the device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with the device.

[0016] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a modular objects storing device for vehicles.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0019] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises," and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having" and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0020] As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0021] The present invention relates to a modular object storing device for vehicles that is capable of providing a means to the user for storing objects in between a driver's seat and passenger's seat of front portion of a vehicle.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, a perspective view A modular objects storing device for vehicles is illustrated, comprising a hollow cuboidal body 1 with an open top developed to be positioned in alignment with driver's seat and passenger's seat of front portion of a vehicle, the body 1 is configured with at least four elastic straps with hooks 2 engaged on free-end of the straps, plurality of motorized clippers 3 arranged on peripheral portion of the body 1, a camera 4 mounted within the body 1, a Peltier unit (not shown in figure) configured within the body 1, and an electronic nozzle 5 is attached with a chamber configured on the body 1.

[0023] The device disclosed herein includes a hollow cuboidal body 1 with an open top that is developed to be positioned in alignment with driver's seat and passenger's seat of front portion of a vehicle. The body 1 is configured with at least four elastic straps with hooks 2 engaged on free-end of the straps for securing the body 1 in between gap of the two adjacent seats.

[0024] Upon positioning of the body 1 in alignment with driver's seat and passenger's seat, plurality of motorized clippers 3 arranged on peripheral portion of the body 1 are actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller for securing the body 1 within the gap. The motorized clippers 3 are operated by a pair of handles which are alternately squeezed together and released for griping the seat and are driven by the motor which makes the blades of clip to oscillate from side to side. Upon actuation of the motorized clippers 3 by the microcontroller the motor rotates the blade to oscillate in order to grip the seat for securing the body 1 within the gap. The body 1 is further accessed by a user for accommodating multiple objects within the body 1.

[0025] Upon accommodating multiple objects within the body 1, a camera 4 mounted within the body 1 by means of an artificial intelligence protocol encrypted within the microcontroller detects dimensions of objects. The camera 4 comprises of a processor that is encrypted with an artificial intelligence protocol and the camera 4 which upon activation captures multiple images of surroundings for detecting dimensions of objects.

[0026] The camera 4 comprised of a lens and a digital camera 4 sensor, wherein the camera 4 lens takes all the light rays rebounding around and utilizes the lenses to transmit them to a single point for creating a sharp image. When all of those light rays rebound back and meet together on the digital camera 4 sensor, creates a digital image and the processor performs various operations like pre-processing, feature extraction and classification which are then transmitted to the microcontroller in the form of a signal. The microcontroller processes the data to determine dimensions of objects.

[0027] Based on the determined dimensions of objects, the microcontroller actuates a motorized drawer arrangement integrated within the body 1 to extend/ retract for properly accommodating the objects within the body 1. The drawer arrangement consists of multiple plates that are overlapped to each other with a sliding unit, wherein upon actuation of the drawer arrangement by the microcontroller, the motor in the sliding unit starts rotating a wheel coupled via a shaft in clockwise/anticlockwise direction providing a movement to the slider in the drawer arrangement to extend/ retract for properly accommodating the objects within the body 1.

[0028] Upon proper accommodation of the objects within the body 1, based on the detected object stored inside the body 1, a temperature sensor positioned within the body 1 for detecting temperature inside the body 1 the microcontroller determines a temperature to be maintained within each of the compartments. Based on the determined temperature, the microcontroller activates a Peltier unit configured within the body 1 for maintaining the determined temperature inside the body 1. The Peltier unit consists of two semiconductor plates, known as Peltier plates, connected in series and sandwiched between two ceramic plates. When an electric current is applied to the Peltier unit, one side of the unit absorbs heat from its surroundings, while the other side releases heat, thereby maintaining the determined temperature inside the body 1.

[0029] The temperature sensor is composed of metal that generate an electrical voltage or resistance when experienced to temperature changes inside the body 1. The sensor works by measuring the voltage across the diode terminals. The resistance of the diode is detected and transformed into readable values in order to measure the temperature of the laptop body 1. The measured temperature is then converted into electrical signal which is received by the microcontroller. The microcontroller processes the measured temperature to compare the measure temperature with the determined temperature. In case the detected temperature mismatches the determined temperature, the microcontroller regulates working of the Peltier unit for maintaining the determined temperature of the body 1 in view of preventing degradation of the accommodated objects.

[0030] Further, an electronic nozzle 5 attached with a chamber stored with fragrance and configured on the body 1 is actuated by the microcontroller for dispensing the fragrance in view of eliminating bad odor/ smell from inner portion of vehicle. The electronic nozzle 5 works by utilizing electrical energy to automize the flow solution in a controlled flow pattern by converting the pressure energy of a fluid into kinetic energy, which increases the fluid's velocity to get dispensed. Upon actuation of nozzle 5 by the microcontroller, the electric motor or the pump pressurizes the fragrance within the chamber, increasing its pressure significantly. High pressure enables the solution to get dispensed out with a high force in the vehicle in view of eliminating bad odor/ smell from inner portion of vehicle.

[0031] Lastly, a battery is installed within the device which is connected to the microcontroller that supplies current to all the electrically powered components that needs an amount of electric power to perform their functions and operation in an efficient manner. The battery utilized here, is generally a dry battery which is made up of Lithium-ion material that gives the device a long-lasting as well as an efficient DC (Direct Current) current which helps every component to function properly in an efficient manner. As the device is battery operated and do not need any electrical voltage for functioning. Hence the presence of battery leads to the portability of the device i.e., user is able to place as well as moves the device from one place to another as per the requirements.

[0032] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the hollow cuboidal body 1 is positioned in alignment with driver's seat and passenger's seat of front portion of the vehicle. Upon positioning of the body 1 in alignment with driver's seat and passenger's seat, plurality of motorized clippers 3 are actuated by the microcontroller for securing the body 1 within the gap. The body 1 is further accessed by the user for accommodating multiple objects within the body 1. Upon accommodating multiple objects within the body 1, the camera 4 by means of an artificial intelligence protocol encrypted within the microcontroller detects dimensions of objects. Based on the determined dimensions of objects, the microcontroller actuates the motorized drawer arrangement to extend/ retract for properly accommodating the objects within the body 1. Upon proper accommodation of the objects within the body 1, based on the detected object stored inside the body 1, the temperature sensor detects temperature inside the body 1 the microcontroller determines the temperature to be maintained within each of the compartments. Based on the determined temperature, the microcontroller activates the Peltier unit for maintaining the determined temperature inside the body 1.

[0033] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to individuals skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A modular objects storing device for vehicles, comprising:

i) a hollow cuboidal body 1 with an open top developed to be positioned in alignment with driver's seat and passenger's seat of front portion of a vehicle, wherein said body 1 is configured with at least four elastic straps with hooks 2 engaged on free-end of said straps for securing said body 1 in between gap of said two adjacent seats;
ii) plurality of motorized clippers 3 arranged on peripheral portion of said body 1 that are actuated by an inbuilt microcontroller for securing said body 1 within said gap, that is further accessed by a user for accommodating multiple objects within said body 1 ;
iii) a camera 4 mounted within said body 1 for capturing multiple images of said objects, wherein said microcontroller processes said captured images by means of an artificial intelligence protocol encrypted within said microcontroller for detecting dimensions of objects, in accordance to which said microcontroller actuates a motorized drawer arrangement integrated within said body 1 to extend/ retract for properly accommodating said objects within said body 1 ;
iv) a Peltier unit configured within said body 1, wherein said microcontroller via said camera 4 detects objects placed in said body 1, and based on said detected object stored inside said body 1, said microcontroller determines a temperature to be maintained within each of said compartments and accordingly activates said Peltier unit for maintaining said determined temperature inside said body 1 ; and
v) a temperature sensor positioned within said body 1 for detecting temperature inside said body 1, and in case said detected temperature mismatches said determined temperature, said microcontroller regulates working of said Peltier unit for maintaining said determined temperature of said body 1 in view of preventing degradation of said accommodated objects.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein an electronic nozzle 5 is attached with a chamber stored with fragrance and configured on said body 1 that is actuated by said microcontroller for dispensing said fragrance in view of eliminating bad odor/ smell from inner portion of vehicle.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is associated with said device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with said device.

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