Cargo Handling Apparatus TRIZ Cases

A portable support structure with a winch system removes power packs from wind turbine housings, eliminating permanent fuel pipelines.

A mooring cleat uses a funnel-shaped slot leading to a chamber to catch and secure a line with a stopper.

Replacing chemical bonding with welded mechanical fastening reduces corner structure weight and assembly complexity for LNG carriers.

Segmenting frame and chain motion reduces water penetration into the recovery apparatus while maintaining high extraction speed.

Threaded clamp adjusts removable step height along dock posts, accommodating water level changes while maintaining safe access.

A wind turbine blade support uses a hinge to tilt blades into hub alignment, reducing offshore installation time and vessel costs.

Angled rung pads and overhead handgrips distribute foot pressure and provide leverage, resolving ascent difficulties in rough water conditions.

Autonomous buoys collect subsurface hydrocarbon samples using integrated measurement and storage components.

Rotating the seal eliminates stick-slip effects to improve compensation precision and reliability.

Active thrusters on a submerged lifting tool generate opposing torque to prevent fiber rope twisting and entanglement during deep-sea hoisting.

Belt suspension eliminates ignition sources in explosive atmospheres by towing the tractor mechanically, ensuring stability during offshore material handling.

Segmented rails with dynamic ballasts stabilize against wave movements, enabling precise vessel capture despite unpredictable displacements.

A structural load diverter protects fluid transfer connectors from mechanical stress during operation.

Elevated outboard decks clear main deck surfaces to prevent synthetic rope wear while maintaining mooring stiffness across varying vessel sizes.

An electrohydraulic device integrates a rotor-driven pump around an extender to supply hydraulic fluid for marine vessel actuation.

A control system adjusts coupling stiffness between a vessel and monopile to stabilize orientation during marine installation.

A reel mechanism winds and unwinds medium lines to connect support structures with moving vessels.

Segmented ramp modules replace fixed structures, resolving the trade-off between operational versatility and hull complexity.

A hinged connecting structure supported by hydraulic cylinders moves heavy reels between a laying vessel and an auxiliary platform.

A submersible platform uses low-pressure gas tanks to adjust buoyancy chambers for stable aquatic payload deployment.

Composite gantry crane employs latch structures and adhesive end housings to resolve the contradiction between structural strength and portability.

Sensors detect inclination changes in a pivoting bridge, triggering hydraulic cylinders to move the cabin vertically and maintain fixed step distances.

Force actuators swivel the column around orthogonal axes to maintain vertical orientation during vessel pitch and roll movements.

Sliding link mechanism resolves the contradiction between compact storage volume and structural stability during use.

Rotational joints and winch parking lower mooring lines to the seafloor, enabling safe disconnection in high sea states while mitigating impact loads.

A gunwale sliding section integrates into a marine vessel stern using rail assemblies for smooth horizontal motion.

Computer-controlled mooring lines position mother ships to create sheltered lee areas, reducing hazardous vessel motion during offshore cargo transfer.

Disposable flexible liners inside cargo tanks eliminate chemical cleaning between shipments, reducing turnaround time and preventing sea pollution.

Alternating triangular inflatable frames form an upward arc that straightens under weight, preventing sagging and buckling during rapid passenger evacuation.

An elastomeric skirt absorbs impact forces from marine craft bows, preventing frame damage and reducing maintenance needs.

Motor-generator drives loads and regenerates energy, replacing complex hydraulic systems to reduce maintenance costs.

Carrier vessel arms lower the upper structure onto a buoyant lower structure, eliminating expensive crane vessels and complex mooring operations.

A marine crane uses a compressive support arm to brace the transverse beam during lifting operations.

Vertical actuator group synchronizes loading platform with wave motion, preventing cargo collision and eliminating jack-up costs.

A stern-facing seat integrates a movable backrest to expose a rear storage compartment without entering the cockpit.

A watercraft lifting apparatus uses a pivot mechanism and ballast arm assembly to raise heavy loads from the water surface.

Layered glass wool insert with matching wrapper prevents convection voids in cooled tank walls.

Dismantle fluid conveying pipes and suspend them from the platform structure to eliminate horizontal storage clutter while maintaining maintenance access.

Replacing hydraulic cylinders with luffing cables and winches increases maximum load capacity while maintaining compact storage for heavier lifting operations.

Temporary buoyancy tanks allow towing of deep-draft offshore wind structures in restricted water depths, resolving stability versus transport contradictions.

Coordinated rotary actuators on pivotable arms maintain constant platform inclination, replacing complex chain transmissions that increase system volume.

A watercraft crane tower sits inside the hull contour to minimize radar cross section while allowing boom rotation.

Sheet metal corner piece anchors in insulating foam to absorb thermal stresses, resolving manufacturing complexity while maintaining tank tightness.

A subsea equipment motion restraining system uses trolleys and engagement members to guide vertical travel.

Segmented buoyancy in a hydrocarbon loading hose maintains a submerged W-shape, enabling increased separation distances without reinforcing pull-in equipment.

Counterweighted articulated branches rotate around multiple axes to follow ship movements, reducing stress on fluid-tight connections.

Nested smooth and folding hoses seal hatch openings to prevent rain contamination during bulk carrier loading operations.

A recovery cradle with a rear lateral extension guides vehicle entry.

Segmenting the fish pump and winch drum on an independent bearing race parks bulky components without obstructing general crane operations.