Adjustable Binding Belt Set with Gear Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional modified carts require time-consuming and labor-intensive use of ropes, rubber belts, or mechanical tightening belts to secure goods, which is inefficient when loading multiple items.

Innovation Solution

An adjustable binding belt set with a handling bar, fastening component, and binding belt system that includes a gear mechanism and spring components to automatically tighten and secure loads, preventing rolling and swinging, allowing for efficient loading and unloading.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If rope, rubber belt or mechanical tightening belt is used to secure goods on the cart, then the goods can be prevented from falling, but the wrapping and unwrapping process consumes a lot of time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegoods securityVSAvoidwrapping time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The binding belt system employs a dynamic reel mechanism with gear-based control that allows the belt to be rapidly wound and unwound. The handling bar with switching component enables quick transition between winding and unwinding states, dramatically reducing the time required to secure or unload goods while maintaining reliable restraint during transport

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The invention replaces the manual wrapping operation with an automated reel-based mechanical system. The gear mechanism (including gear tuner, switching component, and spring component) substitutes for manual labor in winding the belt, converting a time-consuming manual process into a rapid mechanical operation that maintains goods security while minimizing time loss

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If the binding belt is made adjustable with automatic tightening function, then the loading efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveloading efficiencyVSAvoidmechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The binding belt system is divided into functionally independent modules: the reel mechanism for belt winding, the gear mechanism (gear tuner, switching component, spring component) for control, and the handling bar for operation. This segmentation allows each module to perform its specific function efficiently, improving loading productivity while keeping the overall system manageable through modular design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The gear mechanism serves multiple functions: it controls the winding direction, regulates the tightening force, and enables quick reversal for unwinding. The switching component with spring mechanism provides both locking and releasing functions. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate mechanisms, thereby improving productivity without proportionally increasing device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system allows for quick and secure loading of goods by automatically tightening the binding belt, reducing the time and effort required to manage multiple items, ensuring stable transport even on uneven surfaces.

Implementation Method 1

a spring component placed into the first spring hole, one end of the spring component selectively abutted against each of the first positioning depressions to control the motion of the gear tuner

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic force: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS8496417B1Adjustable binding belt set
Publication Date: 2013.07.30 GREAT TAIWAN MATERIAL HANDLING
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AI summary

An adjustable binding belt set includes a binding belt, a fastening component and a handling bar. The handling bar has a spine tube which is passing through an axial rod. A gear on the spine tube is engaged with a switching component. A first spring hole is defined on a handling component. The first spring hole has a spring component placed into and controls the engagement between the gear and the gear tuner. The fastening component includes a fastening base and a fastening slice. The fastening base has an assembling groove defined thereon. The fastening slice is pivoted on the assembling groove. A gear stopper is extruded from the fastening slice and engaged with the gear. The fastening slice further has a resisting part extruded therefrom. Thus, the binding belt is automatically or manually to fasten the goods on a cart when a user operates the handling bar.