Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates generally to a storage assembly. More particularly but not exclusively, the present subject matter relates to a storage assembly for a charger unit of a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Generally, in a vehicle, one or more batteries being used in or as energy storage devices are kept in a secured storage in the vehicle. Also, a charger unit may be required for connecting the battery and electricity mains power supply and to enable charge transfer from the said power (for example, charging station/household power supply) to the battery when the battery gets discharged or during the time of new installation of the battery. This is especially true in case of electric vehicles. The charger units are mainly of two types off-board chargers and on-board chargers.
[0003] Generally, the on-board chargers are placed along with the battery in the vehicle. However, they are not cost effective in the sense that they require complex configuration and delicate maintenance. While on the other hand, the off-board chargers are easy to carry along during travel and can be configured to be more robust in construction. The off-board chargers can be detachably connected to the energy storage device or the battery for charging purposes. However, the off-board chargers being generally bulky in size are not convenient to be carried by the user every time the user disembarks or parks the vehicle. This is because there are chances of getting damaged by the saw dust, water or introduction of any foreign material by natural events or anthropogenic activities while being carried around by the user. However, leaving the offboard charger in a vehicle may not always be a safe option. This is especially true for vehicles which may not always have lockable access such as doors. For example, there may not always be provision for lockable doors or secured access for a user or occupant in case of Light Commercial Vehicles, three wheelers or open type multi wheel vehicles like jeeps, tractors or other commercial vehicles like mini trucks. It therefore becomes a challenge to place, store or install the charger unit at a convenient location in a secure manner whereby such a configuration can be applied commonly across all the vehicle variants.
[0004] Further, it is observed that some users tend to park vehicles having such chargers away from their usual habitats which leads to chances of theft or even sabotaging the charger unit owing to malicious anthropogenic activities. Therefore, the users have no choice but to carry these bulky chargers along with them. Furthermore, there is a need to position the charger in such a location that it is equally applicable for cargo and passenger variants. In addition to secure placement, storage and/or installation of the charger, it is also crucial to have the provision for such placement, storage and/or installation of the charger in proximity with the energy storage devices so that energy losses during charging are kept at minimum.
[0005] Therefore, there is a need for at least a storage in the vehicle that can be used to secure the charger while ensuring ease of access, handling, storage and removal of the charger and the battery with minimalistic effort as per the convenience of the user or during assembly and maintenance. It is also desirable to achieve the above without substantially altering the architecture of a vehicle to save costs and time for manufacturing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] The details are described with reference to an embodiment of a storage assembly along with the accompanying figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference similar features and components.
[0007] Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of the present storage assembly.
[0008] Figure 2(a), 2(b) and 2(c) illustrate front, side and top view respectively of an embodiment of the storage assembly.
[0009] Figure 3(a) illustrates a front view of an embodiment of the storage assembly showing a plane A-A . Figure 3(b) illustrates a side cut view of an embodiment of the storage assembly across the plane A-A with the side member installed. Figure 3(c) illustrates a side cut view of an embodiment of the storage assembly across the plane A-A without the side member.
[00010] Figure 4(a) illustrates an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the storage assembly. Figure 4(b) illustrates an exploded side view of an embodiment of the storage assembly.
[00011] Figure 5(a) illustrates a front perspective view of an embodiment of the bracket assembly on the side member comprising seat frame member of the storage assembly. Figure 5(b) illustrates a front view of an embodiment of the bracket assembly on the side member comprising seat frame member of the storage assembly. Figure 5(c) illustrates a side view of an embodiment of the bracket assembly on the side member comprising seat frame member of the storage assembly. Figure 5(d) illustrates a top perspective view of an embodiment of the bracket assembly on the side member comprising seat frame member of the storage assembly.
[00012] Figure 6(a) illustrates an exploded front view of an embodiment of the bracket assembly and the side member comprising seat frame member of the storage assembly. Figure 6(b) and 6(c) illustrate front, perspective, and bottom view of various mounting brackets used in the bracket assembly.
[00013] Figure 7(a) illustrates a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the bracket assembly mounted on the side member comprising seat frame member. Figure 7(b) illustrates the front, perspective, and bottom view of various mounting brackets used in the bracket assembly in the alternate embodiment.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[00014] The present subject matter relates generally to a storage assembly for a vehicle. The storage assembly comprises a top member , a bottom member, a one or more side members defining a storage space having an energy storage device and its charging unit . In one aspect of the invention, the energy storage device is used for powering the vehicle. The storage assembly has an access control device configured to control access to the storage space.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[00015] Generally, in a vehicle with an off-board charger unit, a charger unit is often kept near the battery storage when not in use. In the said scenario, the charger unit is generally disposed in front or rear portion of the vehicle that are often exposed to the outside environment which increases the chances of wear and tear or theft of the charger unit. Further, the charger unit is to be carried along with the user while travelling over longer distances. In a scenario where the battery is getting recharged, the charger unit is placed at a distance away from the battery i.e., mains power supply or charging station due to which some power loss occurs due to long cable length connecting the battery and the charger unit. Further, the charger may undesirably occupy utility space while charging as it does not have a designated storage or placement.

[00016] In addition, the deployment of an energy storage device in a covered structure for protecting its components like the battery, Battery Management Systems and/or associated electronics/electricals is also required. Therefore, compact packaging of the energy storage device and its charger unit should be done efficiently without compromising on its safety and accessibility.

[00017] Therefore, there is a need for secured storage of the energy storage device and its charger unit in a vehicle, which overcomes all the above problems. A storage assembly with a mounting arrangement for the energy storage device and its charger unit is required that overcomes the above problems related to safety, accessibility, storage, minimum cable wire harness of the charger, accessibility to the charging slot by the user while giving minimum removal time for its components with minimalistic effort in case of maintenance.

[00018] In order to achieve one or more of the above-mentioned objectives and other related objectives, the present invention provides a storage assembly comprising an energy storage device as a power source, a charger unit disposed at a safe and secure location in the proximity of the energy storage device. Particularly, the storage assembly can be used to hold the charger where it can be disposed with the use of mounting brackets or any other suitable means. Also, the mounting location and mounting configuration of the storage assembly facilitates ease of accessibility, assembling, securing, maintenance and serviceability while also taking care of cooling of the storage space inside the storage assembly with the help of a set of vents.

[00019] In one embodiment of the present invention, a storage assembly for a vehicle is provided including a top member, a bottom member, at least one side member, an energy storage device for providing power to the vehicle, a charging unit for supplying energy to the energy storage device and an access control device. The top member, the bottom member and the at least one side member are configured to define a storage space where the energy storage device and the charging unit are disposed. The access control device is responsible for controlling access to the storage space having the energy storage device and the charging unit.

[00020] In another aspect of the present subject matter, the at least one side member includes one or more upper edge. The top member is disposed on the upper edge of the side member and is configured to provide secure access to the storage space upon operation of the access control device.

[00021] In another embodiment of the present subject matter, the side member is forming part of a partition member of the body of the vehicle. Accordingly, the side member can also be a panel member in addition to the partition member of the body of the vehicle.

[00022] In another embodiment of the present subject matter, the top member is a top surface forming part of the storage assembly. The top member can also be a seat for an occupant of the vehicle mounted on the side members. The seat can be variously installed for example, pivotably, slidably, and/or detachably onto the top of the storage assembly. This will provide ease of access to at least the energy storage device and the charging unit. In another aspect of the invention, the storage assembly can also accommodate other items, for example, tool box, cleaning items or any other desired and compatible items as deemed fit by a user of the vehicle.

[00023] In another aspect of the present subject matter, the storage assembly comprises the side members being configured to provide secure access to the storage space upon operation of the access control device.

[00024] In one embodiment of the present subject matter, the bottom member of the storage assembly is a part of the floor of the vehicle.

[00025] In another aspect of the present subject matter, the energy storage device comprises an outer cover, a one or more batteries placed within the outer cover, a control unit for controlling charging and discharging of the batteries and at least a pair of mounting means on the outer cover for removably disposing the energy storage device within storage space of the storage assembly.
[00026] In another aspect of the present subject matter, the storage assembly includes the one or more batteries disposed inside the storage space by a plurality of mounting means for removably disposing the batteries device within the storage space. In another aspect of the invention, the batteries in the storage assembly, whether within the energy storage device or directly installed in the storage assembly, are chargeable batteries.

[00027] In another aspect of the present subject matter, the charging unit comprises a plurality of connectors, an input wire and an output wire. The input wire has at least one connector capable of connecting the charging unit to an energy source, for example, charging station or other electrical mains supply. The output wire has at least one connector for connecting the charging unit to the energy storage device or batteries for supplying energy from the energy source to the energy storage device or batteries.

[00028] In one embodiment of the present subject matter, the input wire of the charging unit has a length of at least one meter and is retractably arranged in the storage assembly.

[00029] In another aspect of the present subject matter, a plurality of vents is disposed on the storage assembly for thermal regulation of the storage space.

[00030] In another embodiment of the present subject matter, the top member comprises a seat for seating an occupant of the vehicle wherein the seat can be configured to provide secure access to the storage space in the storage assembly upon operation of the access control device.

[00031] In another aspect of the present subject matter, the charging unit is removably disposed inside the storage space on a bracket assembly, said bracket assembly being removably installed within the storage space. The bracket assembly comprises a plurality of mounting brackets, said plurality of mounting brackets being removably connected to the top members and/or side members of the storage assembly and being capable of supporting the charging unit.

[00032] In another embodiment of the present subject matter, the top member of the storage assembly is a seat for seating an occupant of the vehicle and is configured to provide secure access to the storage space upon operation of the access control device and wherein the bottom member is a part of the vehicle floor supporting the storage assembly. In this embodiment, the side members include a plurality of seat frame members supporting the seat on top, said seat frame members being installed on the vehicle floor. The side members also include one or more panel members being attached to the seat frame members laterally enclosing the storage space in the storage assembly. The bracket assembly is removably installed on the seat frame members using the mounting brackets substantially conforming to an outer profile of the charger unit to accommodate the charger unit within the storage assembly.

[00033] In another embodiment of the present subject matter, the charger unit has a cuboidal outer profile and the mounting brackets have a U-shape profile to support the charging unit from at least three sides. The mounting brackets have at least two ends that are removably connected to at least two of said seat frame members. In another embodiment, the mounting brackets include frame brackets shaped in a curved profile on one side conforming to the round profile of the seat frame member and being mounted on said seat frame member. The mounting brackets further comprise support brackets which are detachably attached to the frame brackets on the other side of the frame brackets.

[00034] In another embodiment of the present subject matter, the energy storage device is disposed below the bracket assembly, said bracket assembly being detachably attached to the side members of the storage assembly. In another aspect of the subject matter, the bracket assembly is pivotably mounted on one of the side members of the storage assembly. In another aspect of the subject matter, the plurality of mounting brackets for supporting the charging unit are removably connected to a first inner surface of the storage assembly and pivotably connected to a second inner surface of the storage assembly thereby enabling access to the energy storage device disposed below the bracket assembly.

[00035] In yet another embodiment of the present subject matter, the access control device is a lock being operable to restrict and enable the secured access to the storage space in the storage assembly.

[00036] The embodiments of the disclosed invention will now be described in detail with reference to an embodiment in a light commercial electric vehicle along with the accompanying drawings. However, the disclosed invention is not limited to the present embodiments.

[00037] Fig. 1 illustrates a perspective front view of an embodiment of a storage assembly 101 according to the present invention. The storage assembly 101 is placed at a desirable location in the vehicle (not shown). In another aspect of the subject matter, the storage assembly 101 is located in the front portion of the vehicle while being adjacent to an occupant seat or forming part of it. There is no limitation as to accommodate the storage assembly as the same can be deployed on any other part of the vehicle including passenger’s seat. The storage assembly 101 has a top member 102 which is detachably, slidably and/or pivotably connected to the upper edge of one or more side members 104. Further, in some cases as shown in Figure 1, the top member 102 can also be a seat 102s, which is detachably, slidably and/or pivotably attached to the top member 102 of the storage assembly 101. The storage assembly 101 also includes the side members 104 which can be seat frame members 104sf (as shown in Fig. 4(a)) and 104pm panel members (as shown in Fig. 4(a)) in the storage assembly 101. The side members 104 comprise a plurality of vents 101V for thermal regulation of the storage space 108 (not shown) inside the storage assembly 101 by enabling air circulation. Further, a bottom member 103 is placed at the bottom of the storage assembly 101 for supporting the storage assembly 101. The bottom member 103 can also be part of the vehicle floor 103p (not shown) which supports the storage assembly 101.

[00038] Fig. 2(a), 2(b) and 2(c) illustrate front, side and top view of an embodiment of the storage assembly 101 respectively. The figures indicatively show a storage space 108 inside the storage assembly 101 which is used to hold an energy storage device 105 (as shown in Fig. 4(a)) and a charging unit 106. In some cases, the storage space 108 can also accommodate smaller items components like toolbox, cleaning clothing or other useful stuff that the driver or the passenger may deem fit subject to size restrictions. The storage assembly 101 includes the top member 102 (or as seat 102s shown in Fig. 2(b)); side member 104 (shown in Fig. 2(c)) and bottom member 103 [or as vehicle floor 103p shown in Fig. 2(b) and 2(c)] configured to define the storage space 108 of the storage assembly 101.

[00039] Figure 3(a) illustrates a front view of an embodiment of the storage assembly depicting a plane A-A. Figure 3(b) illustrates a side cut view of this embodiment of the storage assembly across A-A axis with the side member 104 installed. The figure depicts the placement of the charger unit 106 that is used for supplying energy for charging the energy storage device 105 (not shown). Figure 3(c) illustrates a side cut view of an embodiment of the storage assembly across A-A axis without the side member 104 showing the charger unit 106. The charger unit 106 is disposed in a lateral orientation with the help of the bracket assembly 109 . The present mounting location of the charging unit 106 ensures ease of accessibility, recharging and serviceability to the customer. The charging unit can be easily secured in the storage assembly 101 during recharging or while operating the vehicle or while the vehicle is parked.

[00040] Figure 4(a) illustrates an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the storage assembly 101 comprising a top member 102, said top member supporting a seat 102s. One or more side members 104 used to define the storage space 108 covers the storage assembly 101 laterally. Said side member 104 include side frame members 104sf and panel member 104pm. The energy storage device 105 (not shown) having one or more batteries 105B which are mounted with the help of one or more mounting means 105D (not shown) and are controlled by a control unit 105C (not shown). The bracket assembly 109 is detachably installed on seat frame members 104sf using mounting brackets 109a. The charger unit 106 is disposed on and supported by one or more brackets 109a of the bracket assembly 109. Figure 4(b) illustrates an exploded side view of an embodiment of the storage assembly 101 showing the seat 102s abutted to the top member 102. Further, the side member 104 of the storage assembly is used to define the storage space 108 (not shown) of the storage assembly 101 along with the top member 102 and bottom member 103. The charger unit 106 is shown with its input wire 106bw with its input connector 106b. Said input connector 106b is connected to an energy source (not shown) such as electricity mains or a charging station whereby the input wire 106bw connects the charging unit 106 to the said energy source (not shown) . Furthermore, the charger unit 106 has an output wire 106cw having an output connector 106c which connects the charger unit 106 to energy storage device 105 for supplying power to it. The storage assembly 101 has an opening for allowing the input wire 106bw to be disposed outside of the storage assembly 101 while being connected to the charging unit 106 during charging operation and while the storage assembly 101 remains securely closed using the access control device 107. It is to be noted that, in one aspect of the invention, the input wire 106bw is disposed in the vehicle in a retractable manner using a known cable collector or roller (not shown) actuated by a spring mechanism (not shown) that can be elongated and shortened based upon the distance between the vehicle and energy source such as a mains supply point or charging board of a charging station. The cable collector for input wire with or without the spring mechanism may be disposed within the storage assembly 101 or disposed outside of the storage assembly at an appropriate place in the vehicle. This relieves the user of having to fold and unfold the wire which may often be a cumbersome process. This also ensures that no part of the input wire 106bw remains unrolled or unfolded between the charger unit 106 and the energy source (not shown) thereby avoiding undesirable hindrance or tripping of any person around the vehicle while charging is in operation. Also, the battery 105B of the energy storage device 105 is mounted using one or more mounting means 105D.

[00041] Figure 5(a), 5(b), 5(c) and 5(d) illustrate a perspective, front, side and top view, respectively, of an embodiment of the bracket assembly 109 mounted on the seat frame member 104sf of the side member 104. The charger unit 106 is disposed using the plurality of mounting brackets 109a in the storage assembly 101. The charger unit 106 is shown having an input wire 106bw and an input connector 106b. The charger unit also has an output wire 106cw and an output connector 106c.

[00042] Figure 6(a) illustrates an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the bracket assembly 109 mounted on two sides on the seat frame member 104sf of the side member 104 of the storage assembly 101. The charger unit 106 is shown to have two connectors i.e., an input connector 106b and output connector 106c. The plurality of mounting brackets 109a are used to support the charging unit 106 above the energy storage device 105 while being within the storage assembly. The pair of mounting brackets 109a are designed laterally and longitudinally such that the said arrangement corresponds to the outer shape of the charger unit 106 in order to effectively receive it. The charger unit 106 is disposed horizontally on the pair of mounting brackets 109a in the bracket assembly 109. The pair of mounting brackets 109a are fixed on the bracket assembly 109 with the help of fasteners. Figure 6(b) shows a plurality of frame brackets 109aa shaped in a curved profile on one side in order to get effectively placed on the seat frame 104sf and having holes on the other side for being detachably attached to the support brackets 109ab. Figure 6(c) illustrates a plurality of support brackets 109ab that are detachably connected to the plurality of frame brackets 109aa by means of fasteners in the bracket assembly 109. The said support brackets 109ab can be also be pivotably connected to the seat frame 104sf through the support brackets 109aa. For example, the support brackets 109aa may comprise hinges on one side facing the seat frame 104sf thereby enabling pivotable mounting of the bracket assembly 109 on the seat frame 104sf. This configuration will enable ease of access to the energy storage device 105. This may help in battery swapping for replacement in one aspect of the invention wherein the energy storage device 105 comprises swappable batteries without fully detaching the bracket assembly 109 but only pivotably opening it after removing the charging unit 106.

[00043] Figure 7(a) illustrates a front perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the bracket assembly 109 being mounted on the seat frame 104sf wherein the one the support bracket 109ab is elongated with additional length to be supported on an additional side of the seat frame 104sf compared to the mounting on two sides as shown in Figure 5(a). This configuration may be used for providing stronger support to the charger unit 106. Figure 7(b) illustrates the top, front and side view of the support brackets 109ab used in the alternate embodiment of the bracket assembly. The said arrangement will be further beneficial in safeguarding the charger unit 106 from external shocks owing to the jerks from the vehicle inertia caused on the road. This would also be beneficial in case of heavier charging unit 106 is used for larger capacity energy storage device 105.

List of Reference numerals:
101: Storage assembly
101V: Vents
102, 102s: Top member
103, 103p: Bottom member
104, 104sf, 104pm: Side member
104A Upper Edge of side member
105: Energy storage device
105A: Outer cover
105B: Battery
105C: Control Unit
105D: Mounting means
106: Charging unit
106b: Input Connector
106bw: Input wire
106c: Output connector
106w Output wire
107: Access control device
108: Storage space
109: Bracket assembly
109a: Mounting brackets
109aa: Frame brackets
109ab Support brackets
, Claims:1. A storage assembly (101) for a vehicle (100), said storage assembly (101) comprising:
a top member (102, 102s),
a bottom member (103, 103p),
a one or more side members (104, 104sf, 104pm),
an energy storage device (105) for providing power to the vehicle,
a charging unit (106) for supplying energy to said energy storage device (105), and
an access control device (107); wherein
said top member (102, 102s), said bottom member (103, 103p) and said one or more side members (104, 104sf, 104pm) of said storage assembly (101) are configured to define a storage space (108);
said energy storage device (105) and said charging unit (106) are disposed within said storage space (108); and
said access control device (107) is configured to control access to said storage space (108).

2. The storage assembly (101) as claimed in claim 1, wherein
said one or more side members (104, 104sf, 104pm) include one or more upper edge (104A);
said top member (102, 102s) is disposed on said one or more upper edge (104A) of said one or more side members (104, 104sf, 104pm); and
said top member (102, 102s) is configured to provide said access to the storage space (108) upon operation of the access control device (107).

3. The storage assembly (101) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one of the side members (104, 104sf, 104 pm) is a part of a partition wall of a body of said vehicle.

4. The storage assembly (101) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said top member (102, 102s) is configured to be pivotably disposed on the storage assembly (101).

5. The storage assembly (101) as claimed in claim 1 wherein said one or more side members (104, 104sf, 104pm) is configured to provide said access to the storage space (108) upon operation of the access control device (107).

6. The storage assembly (101) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bottom member (103, 103p) is a part of a floor of said vehicle.

7. The storage assembly (101) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said energy storage device (105) comprises
an outer cover,
one or more batteries (105B) placed within said outer cover;
a control unit (105C) for controlling charging and discharging of said batteries (105B);
at least a pair of mounting means (105D) provided on the outer cover (105A) for removably disposing said energy storage device (105) within said storage space (108).

8. The storage assembly (101) as claimed in claim 1 wherein said energy storage device (105) include one or more batteries (105B) disposed inside said storage space (108) using a plurality of mounting means (105D) for removably disposing said energy storage device (105) within said storage space (108).

9. The storage assembly (101) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said charging unit (106) comprises a plurality of connectors (106b, 106c), an input wire (106bw) and an output wire (106cw) wherein the input wire (106bw) has at least one connector (106b) capable of connecting the charging unit (106) to an energy source and said output wire (106cw) has at least one connector (106c) for connecting said charging unit (106) to said energy storage device (105) for supplying energy from said energy source to said energy storage device (105).
10. The storage assembly (101) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the input wire (106bw) of said charging unit (106) has a length of more than one metre and said input wire (106bw) is retractably arranged in said vehicle (100).
11. The storage assembly (101) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of vents (101V) is disposed on the storage assembly (101) for thermal regulation of said storage space (108).
12. The storage assembly (101) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the top member (102, 102s) comprises a seat (102s) for seating an occupant of said vehicle, said seat (102s) being configured to provide said access to the storage space (108) upon operation of the access control device (107).
13. The storage assembly (101) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the charging unit (106) is removably disposed inside the storage space (108) on a bracket assembly (109) removably installed within said storage space (108) wherein:
said bracket assembly (109) comprises
a plurality of mounting brackets (109a), said plurality of mounting brackets (109a) being removably connected to one or more of top member (102, 102s) and side members (104, 104sf, 104pm) of the storage assembly (101) and being capable of supporting said charging unit (106).
14. The storage assembly (101) as claimed in claim 13 wherein
the top member (102, 102s) of the storage assembly (101) is a seat for seating an occupant of the vehicle, said seat being configured to provide said access to the storage space (108) upon operation of the access control device (107);
the bottom member (103, 103p) is a part of a vehicle floor, said part of the vehicle floor supporting the storage assembly (101),
the side members (104, 104sf, 104pm) include a plurality of seat frame members supporting the seat on top and being installed on said vehicle floor, one or more panel members, said panel members being attached to said seat frame members laterally enclosing the storage space (108) in said storage assembly (101);
said bracket assembly (109) is removably installed on said seat frame members using said mounting brackets (109a), said mounting brackets (109a) substantially conforming to an outer profile of the charger unit to accommodate the charger unit (106) within the storage assembly (101).
15. The storage assembly (101) as claimed in claim 14, wherein
the charger unit (106) has a cuboidal outer profile;
the said mounting brackets (109a) have a U-shape profile to support the charging unit (106) from at least three sides; and
said mounting brackets (109a) have at least two ends that are removably connected to at least two of said seat frame members.
16. The storage assembly (101) as claimed in claim 13 wherein
said energy storage device (105) is disposed below said bracket assembly (109); and
said bracket assembly (109) is pivotably mounted on one of said side members (104, 104sf, 104pm) of the storage assembly (101) thereby enabling access to said energy storage device (105) disposed below said bracket assembly (109).
17. The storage assembly (101) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the access control device (107) is a lock, said lock being operable to restrict and enable said access to said storage space (108) in said storage assembly (101).