Cargo Handling Apparatus TRIZ Cases
- Pontoon Fuel Tender for Marine Vessel Stern Straddling
A pontoon fuel tender straddles a marine vessel stern to supply fuel via a truss-mounted reservoir and flexible line.
- Shipboard Winch Maintains Constant Line Tension for Probe Depth Control
Computer-controlled winch eliminates line tangling and collision risks by maintaining minimal constant tension without communication cables.
- Motion Compensating Pile Upender for Offshore Wind
Controllable actuators adjust the support position along the monopile length to minimize crane loads and expand weather windows.
- Receiving Assembly Stabilizes Seagoing Vessel During Deployment
A receiving assembly with a U-shaped profile and elastic material blocks rotational and translational movements of suspended seagoing vessels.
- Substrate Transport Sensor Displacement Monitoring
A substrate transport sensor detects positional displacement of wafers during module transitions to enable early failure estimation.
- Hydrocarbon Connector Automatic Valve Closure Mechanism
A hydrocarbon duct connector uses compressed springs to automatically close internal valves upon disconnection.
- Ship Transfer Winch System for Safe Cargo Handling
A retractable winch system transfers cargo between ships and platforms using integrated cable tension control.
- Movable Passenger Bridge with Direct Transfer Access
Hydraulic cylinders adjust section angles to absorb height differences while an entry module provides direct access, reducing travel time.
- Box Sampler Launching Device with Rail-Mounted Stabilization
Hydraulic power units drive sliding wheels along fixed rails to stabilize box samplers during rough sea operations, eliminating manual stabilization risks.
- Offshore Platform Boom Lifting via Subplatform Extension
Moving a subplatform alters the boom extension line length to pivot the boom, eliminating costly mobilization of specialized lifting vessels.
- Cable Winch Drive Unit Axial Split for Compact Width
Splitting the motor and gear mechanism along the drum axis reduces radial width while maintaining winding control and maintenance access.
- Buoyant Apparatus Collision Detection Using Acceleration Sensors
Acceleration sensors in a buoyant apparatus identify collisions with unknown objects, generating warning signals to prevent water ingress.
- Stern-Mounted Dinghy Holding Device with Hook Coupling
Hook-shaped outriggers lock into receiver shafts to secure dinghies, freeing forward view and onboard space.
- Movable Stern Hatch for Boat Swim Platform and Compartment Access
Hydraulic actuators pivot the stern hatch upward or downward, resolving the trade-off between passenger accessibility and compartment floodability.
- Automatically Retractable Marine Ladder with Cantilever Weight
A retractable marine ladder pivots on a support tube to provide water access.
- Active Heave Compensation Damping Control for Offshore Cables
A damping control system adjusts cable tension via an actuator to stabilize payloads during vessel motion.
- Towing Device With Adjustable Gripping Elements For Tubular Objects
Segmented gripping elements replace continuous belts to reduce wear on fragile tubular objects while maintaining consistent traction force.
- Articulated Ramp Buoyancy for Marine Vehicle Launching
Buoyancy means stabilize an articulated ramp free end relative to water surface, enabling automated launching and recovery of marine vehicles in rough seas.