Air Freight Pallet Segmentation Guide Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Air freight containers and pallets face challenges in securely transporting items due to partial loading, which leads to increased costs and damage during transport, as existing solutions like false bottoms and space dividers restrict volume and do not effectively prevent slipping or falling.
Innovation Solution
An air freight container or pallet with a planar bottom and side wall, featuring guide devices and connecting elements with latching devices that allow flexible segmentation and securing of items, enabling secure fixing and adjustment to prevent slipping, particularly for hazardous goods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If false bottoms or space dividers are installed fixedly in air freight containers or on pallets, then items can be secured against slipping, but large-volume goods cannot be transported effectively and packing density is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The fixed false bottom or space divider is segmented into individual adjustable elements (such as adjustable dividers or modular blocks) that can be repositioned according to the size and shape of items. This allows the securing structure to adapt to different cargo configurations while maintaining stability during transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The static fixed false bottom is replaced with dynamic adjustable elements that can be moved and repositioned. These elements can be adjusted in height, position, or configuration to accommodate various item sizes, particularly large-volume goods, while still providing effective securing against slipping during transport.
2Adaptability or versatility
If air freight containers or pallets are only partly loaded, then transport costs increase due to volume-based pricing, but existing securing methods are ineffective for preventing damage
Solution Approach 1:
The cargo space is divided into multiple adjustable segments or zones using movable dividers and positioning elements. This allows efficient utilization of partial loading scenarios by creating optimized compartments for different items, maximizing space utilization while maintaining effective securing for each segment.
Solution Approach 2:
The securing system allows adjustment of multiple parameters including element position, height, spacing, and configuration. These parameter changes enable adaptation to various partial loading scenarios, optimizing both space utilization and securing effectiveness for different cargo arrangements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If modifying existing certified container or pallet types is done, then new certification is required which is costly and time-consuming, but flexibility in adapting to different transport needs is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The container or pallet system is divided into certified base structures and separate adjustable accessory elements. The base structure maintains its certification, while the modular accessories can be added or configured without requiring recertification, enabling customization for different transport needs while avoiding costly certification processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs universal adjustable elements that can serve multiple functions and adapt to various cargo types. These multi-functional components can be configured in different ways to meet diverse transport requirements while maintaining compatibility with the certified base structure, eliminating the need for multiple specialized certified designs.
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AI summary
The invention relates to an air freight container and/or air freight pallet with a flat bottom wall and/or side wall, at least two guide devices arranged on the bottom wall and/or side wall, two connecting elements, wherein a fastening region assigned to a first end of the connecting element in each case extends over part of the connecting element, and a fixing element for fixing an item to be transported transportable by means of the air freight container and/or air freight pallet, wherein the fixing element is connected at the first end thereof to the fastening region of one connecting element and at the second end thereof, which is opposite the first end, is connected to the fastening region of the other connecting element, the connecting elements each have, at a second end arranged opposite the first end, a latching device designed for latching into the corresponding guide device, and at least one guide device is formed in such a way that the latching device can be latched into the guide device at different, spaced-apart positions along the planar extent of the bottom wall and/or side wall.