Portable Admission System for Container Cooling Unit Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for accessing cooling units on containers are limited by the need for stacking only two containers high due to accessibility issues, leading to potential losses if cooling units fail and cannot be quickly exchanged or repaired.
Innovation Solution
A portable admission system comprising carriable profiles with a foot piece, guiding elements with a pinion and toothed rack, and support elements that allow the system to be assembled and elevated manually, enabling access to cooling units at any desired height without external cranes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If containers are stacked two high to enable access to cooling units, then accessibility to cooling units is improved, but container stacking efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the container stack into segments by inserting a portable admission system between containers, allowing access to cooling units without reducing the number of containers stacked. The admission system acts as a separate accessible segment that bridges the gap between stacked containers.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable admission system serves as an intermediary structure between stacked containers, providing a platform and access path to cooling units without requiring the containers themselves to be positioned at accessible heights. This mediator enables full container stacking while maintaining serviceability.
2Productivity
If containers are stacked higher than two high to improve productivity, then container stacking efficiency is improved, but accessibility to cooling units deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from vertical accessibility (requiring containers to be at low heights) to horizontal accessibility by deploying the admission system outward from the container stack. The platform extends in a different dimension, allowing workers to reach cooling units without reducing stack height.
3Ease of operation
If a portable admission system is deployed to provide access to elevated areas, then accessibility is improved, but assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The admission system is divided into modular segments (profiles, support elements, guiding elements) that can be assembled incrementally. Each segment is independently manageable, reducing the cognitive and physical complexity of assembly compared to a monolithic structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates adjustable and movable components that adapt to different container configurations and heights. This dynamic design allows the same basic structure to be assembled in various configurations without requiring completely different assembly procedures for each scenario.
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
Enables independent stacking and servicing of containers with cooling units at any height, reducing the risk of losses due to failed cooling units and providing a flexible, portable solution for reaching elevated areas.
Implementation Method 1
A toothed rack extends along the profiles in their longitudinal direction. A guiding element for connection with a working platform is connected to rolling elements. The guiding element further includes a pinion for meshing into the toothed rack and a transmission for driving the pinion.
Implementation Method 2
A guiding element for connection with a working platform is connected to rolling elements
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AI summary
An admission system, particularly for containers, with a raiseable platform. The system includes towers of carryable profiles with at least one longitudinal recess adapted for interference by at least one steering element. Each profile has an end portion adapted for interference with other carryable profiles. The profiles have the same cross-section and can be joined. Interlocking elements are placed between the profiles for joining. A toothed rack extends along the longitudinal direction of the profiles. A guiding element for connection with a working platform is connected to the at least one steering element and includes a pinion meshing with the toothed rack and a transmission for driving the pinion. Support elements are provided for attaching the profiles to a structure or other profiles. The invention also includes a method for assembly of such a system, a profile, a guiding element and support elements for such a system.