Bag-Shaped Container for Bulk Goods on Log Wood Frames

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing container solutions for transporting bulk goods like woodchips and sawdust are inefficient due to the inability to securely and densely pack these materials on standard container frames, leading to unnecessary unloading journeys and cumbersome unloading processes.

Innovation Solution

A bag-shaped container with adjustable connection means that securely attach to container frames for log wood, allowing for efficient and secure transport of bulk goods without modifying the frame, and featuring a design that maximizes cargo space and stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If big bags are used to transport bulk goods on container frames, then the bulk goods can be contained, but the bulk material is blown away by air flow during transport and cannot be densely packed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontainment of bulk goodsVSAvoidcargo volume

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The bag-shaped container is made flexible and adaptable to the container frame structure, allowing it to conform to the available space and maximize cargo volume while maintaining containment integrity during transport

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The container uses a flexible bag-shaped structure that can be securely attached to the container frame, providing both containment and the ability to maximize space utilization through flexible positioning and shaping

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

2Quantity of substance

If container frames are modified with outside cladding to accommodate bulk goods, then cargo bay is provided, but technical modifications and additional equipment mounting are required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecargo bay capacityVSAvoidcontainer frame modification

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The solution separates the bulk goods containment function from the container frame structure by using a standalone bag-shaped container that attaches to the existing frame, avoiding modifications to the frame itself while still providing cargo bay capacity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The bag-shaped container acts as an intermediary element between the container frame and the bulk goods, providing the necessary containment and cargo capacity without requiring direct modification of the container frame structure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Stability of the object's composition

If container frames are not tiltable, then structural stability is maintained, but unloading becomes cumbersome requiring shovels or suction tubes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontainer frame stabilityVSAvoidunloading process

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of tilting the container frame to facilitate unloading, the solution inverts the approach by making the bag-shaped container itself tiltable or removable, allowing unloading through controlled tilting or detachment while the frame remains stable

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

4Reliability

If connection means are fixed at specific positions on the bag-shaped container, then secure attachment to container frame is achieved, but adaptability to different stanchion distances is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment securityVSAvoidcompatibility with different container frames

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The connection means are designed with adjustable or movable elements that can adapt to different stanchion distances while maintaining secure attachment, allowing the same container to be used with various container frame configurations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The connection means are designed to be universally compatible with different container frame types and stanchion arrangements, enabling the bag-shaped container to be securely attached across multiple applications and frame configurations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP2683627B1Transport container and method for transporting bulk goods

Publication Date: 2016.05.18 FRITZ EGGER GMBH & CO OG

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AI summary

The invention relates to a bag-shaped container (20, 60, 92, 112, 141) for bulk goods, especially woodchips and/or sawdust, with a lower part (22, 114) forming the bottom (24, 116) and with at least one side part (26, 118) connected to the lower part (22, 114) forming the side wall (28, 120), wherein the lower part (22, 114) and the side part (26, 118) are designed to keep inside bulk goods, and wherein the side wall (26, 118) forms two opposing faces (32, 34, 127, 128), wherein connection means (30) are provided for releaseably connecting each of the two opposing faces (32, 34, 127, 128) of the side wall (28, 120) with at least two stanchions (16, 86, 136) of a container frame (4, 82, 132, 140) for transporting log wood, wherein the distance between the connection means (30) matches with or is adjustable to match with the distance between the stanchions (16, 86, 136).