Vehicle-integrated removable storage pack

A vehicle comprising having a door with an interior surface is provide. The interior surface of the door includes a first plurality of clips. The vehicle also includes a removable storage pack having a plurality of pockets for storing items and a second plurality of clips configured to selectively engage with the first plurality of clips to removably affix the removable storage pack to the interior surface of the door.

INTRODUCTION

The disclosure relates to vehicle storage. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a removable storage pack that is integrated into a vehicle.

Vehicles typically include multiple types of storage for individuals to use, such as a center console, one or more door pockets, and the like. When individuals get into a vehicle they may remove multiple items, such as a wallet, keys, smartphone, and the like from their pockets and place these items in various available storage locations. Likewise, when the individual gets out of the vehicle, they must gather their items from the various storage locations. Gathering up these items from the disparate available storage locations can take time and slow down the egress of the individual from the vehicle. In addition, in some cases, one or more of the items are accidentally left behind in the vehicle.

SUMMARY

In one exemplary embodiment, a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a door having an interior surface and a first plurality of clips disposed on the interior surface of the door. The vehicle also includes a removable storage pack having a plurality of pockets for storing items and a second plurality of clips configured to selectively engage with the first plurality of clips to removably affix the removable storage pack to the interior surface of the door.

In addition to the one or more features described herein the interior surface of the door comprises a wireless charging surface configured to at least partially overlap one of the plurality of pockets of the removable storage pack when the removable storage pack is affixed to the interior surface of the door.

In addition to the one or more features described herein the wireless charging surface is configured to wirelessly charge an electronic device stored in the at least one of the plurality of pockets.

In addition to the one or more features described herein the second plurality of clips is configured to selectively engage with one another to removably affix the removable storage pack to an individual.

In addition to the one or more features described herein one or more of the second plurality of clips are disposed on adjustable straps connected to the removable storage pack.

In addition to the one or more features described herein the adjustable straps are configured to adjust a fit of the removable storage pack to an individual when the removable storage pack is affixed to the individual.

In addition to the one or more features described herein the adjustable straps are slidably affixed to the removable storage pack via adjustable clamps that are configured to permit the adjustable straps to move in an up/down direction to further customize the fit of the removable storage pack to the individual.

In addition to the one or more features described herein the interior surface of the door includes one or more hooks that are configured to engage with one or more loops of the removable storage pack to removably affix the removable storage pack to the interior surface of the door.

In one exemplary embodiment, a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes an interior surface and a first plurality of clips disposed on the interior surface. The vehicle also includes a removable storage pack having a plurality of pockets for storing items and a second plurality of clips configured to selectively engage with the first plurality of clips to removably affix the removable storage pack to the interior surface.

In addition to the one or more features described herein the interior surface comprises a wireless charging surface configured to at least partially overlap one of the plurality of pockets of the removable storage pack when the removable storage pack is affixed to the interior surface.

In addition to the one or more features described herein the wireless charging surface is configured to wirelessly charge an electronic device stored in the at least one of the plurality of pockets.

In addition to the one or more features described herein the second plurality of clips is configured to selectively engage with one another to removably affix the removable storage pack to an individual.

In addition to the one or more features described herein one or more of the second plurality of clips are disposed on adjustable straps connected to the removable storage pack.

In addition to the one or more features described herein the adjustable straps are configured to adjust a fit of the removable storage pack to an individual when the removable storage pack is affixed to the individual.

In addition to the one or more features described herein the adjustable straps are slidably affixed to the removable storage pack via adjustable clamps that are configured to permit the adjustable straps to move in an up/down direction to further customize the fit of the removable storage pack to the individual.

In addition to the one or more features described herein the interior surface includes one or more hooks that are configured to engage with one or more loops of the removable storage pack to removably affix the removable storage pack to the interior surface.

In addition to the one or more features described herein the interior surface is disposed on a rear portion of a driver's seat.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, its application or uses.

Turning now to an overview of the aspects of the disclosure, embodiments of the disclosure include a storage pack that is removably affixed to the interior of a vehicle. In exemplary embodiments, when affixed to the interior of a vehicle the storage pack is integrated with the trim of the vehicle such that the compartments of the storage pack are accessible. The storage pack is configured to be worn by an individual when it is not affixed to the interior of the vehicle. In exemplary embodiments, the removable storage pack enables an individual to quickly egress from the vehicle without having to gather their belongings from multiple storage locations.

Referring now toFIG.1, a schematic diagram of a vehicle100for use in conjunction with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. The vehicle100includes a plurality of doors102that are used for occupant/driver ingress and egress from the vehicle100. In one embodiment, the vehicle100also includes a hatchback104that is used to access a storage area of the vehicle100.

Referring now toFIG.2A, a schematic diagram of an interior of a door202of a vehicle in accordance with an exemplary embodiment is shown. As illustrated, the door202includes a plurality of clips204and a hook206that are configured to selectively attach a removable pack (not shown) to the door202. In one embodiment, the door202also includes a wireless charging surface208that is configured to wirelessly charge capable electronic devices that are disposed within proximity of the wireless charging surface208.

Referring now toFIG.2B, a schematic diagram of an interior of a door202of a vehicle having a removable storage pack210in accordance with an exemplary embodiment is shown. The removable storage pack210includes a plurality of clips214that are configured to engage with the clips204, shown inFIG.2A, to affix the removable storage pack210to the door202. The removable storage pack210also includes a loop216that is configured to engage with the hook206, shown inFIG.2A, to affix the removable storage pack210to the door202. In one embodiment, the removable storage pack210includes one or more adjustable straps220that are configured to selectively control the size of openings218of the removable storage pack210. In one embodiment, the openings218are configured to receive arms of an individual when the removable storage pack210is worn by the individual.

The removable storage pack210includes a plurality of pockets212that are configured to hold items such as phones, wallets, keys, water bottles, etc. In exemplary embodiments, pockets212are accessible to an individual inside the vehicle when the removable storage pack210is affixed to the door202. In one embodiment, at least one of the pockets212is configured to at least partially overlap with the wireless charging surface208, shown inFIG.2A, when the removable storage pack210is affixed to the door202. As a result, an electronic device placed in a pocket that overlaps the wireless charging surface208, can be wirelessly charged while stored in the pocket212.

Referring now toFIG.3a schematic diagram of a removable storage pack310in accordance with an exemplary embodiment is shown. As illustrated, the removable storage pack310has been disengaged from the door of a vehicle and is being held by a user. The removable storage pack310includes a pocket312that is configured to hold one or more items such as phones, wallets, keys, water bottles, etc. The removable storage pack310also includes a plurality of clips314that are configured to selectively engage with one another and with the clips204, shown inFIG.2A.

Referring now toFIG.4a schematic diagram of an individual400wearing a removable storage pack410in accordance with an exemplary embodiment is shown. As illustrated, the removable storage pack410includes a plurality of pockets412that are configured to hold items such as phones, wallets, keys, water bottles, etc. In exemplary embodiments, the pockets412are accessible to an individual400while wearing the removable storage pack410.

The removable storage pack410includes a plurality of clips414that are configured to selectively engage with one another to secure the removable storage pack410to the individual400. In exemplary embodiments, the clips414are disposed on adjustable straps422that are configured to adjust the fit of the removable storage pack410to the individual400. In one embodiment, the adjustable straps422are slidably affixed to the removable storage pack410via adjustable clamps424that are configured to permit the adjustable straps422to selectively move in an up/down direction to further customize the fit of the removable storage pack410to the individual400.

In exemplary embodiments, the removable storage pack is configured to provide an accessible storage solution to an individual that can be utilized both inside a vehicle and outside of the vehicle. When the removable storage pack is positioned inside a vehicle, it provides pockets of various sizes for miscellaneous items in an easily accessible location. When taken out of the vehicle, the clips that secure the inside a vehicle to the vehicle are used as chest clips for the individual to use as a backpack. As a result, an individual can quickly and easily transition to and from being inside the vehicle without having to gather their belongings. The removable storage pack can be customized in a variety of sizes and colors to accommodate user preferences and sizes.

Although shown as affixed to an interior surface of a vehicle door, the removable storage pack can be designed into the seatback trim of a vehicle, or into other suitable locations within a vehicle. In one embodiment, the removable storage pack is configured to affix the rear surface of a driver's seat of the vehicle and includes pockets configured to hold diapers, wipes, etc. for parents of young children.

In exemplary embodiments, means other than mechanical clips may be used to secure the removable storage pack to the interior of the vehicle. For example, the clips may be replaced with one or more magnets that removable secure the removable storage pack to the interior of the vehicle when in the stowed position. In addition, the magnets are configured to affix to one another to secure the removable storage pack to a user when in the un-stowed position.