Cargo Restraint Assembly for Corrugated Container Walls
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cargo restraint devices are less effective when used in shipping containers with corrugated walls, as they are designed for flat walls and fail to securely hold cargo, leading to shifting and potential damage during transport.
Innovation Solution
A cargo restraint assembly comprising a sleeve member with a base, support walls, and a ledge that defines a cavity for receiving an elongated support, along with a cargo restraint bracket that can be slidably engaged with the sleeve member to accommodate different wall configurations, including corrugated and flat walls, allowing securement to peaks or troughs of corrugated walls or flat surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional cargo restraint devices are used on flat walls, then securement is effective, but they fail to securely hold cargo on corrugated walls
Solution Approach 1:
The cargo restraint device incorporates a sliding mechanism that allows the restraint element to move dynamically along the wall surface. This enables the device to adapt its position to accommodate both flat walls and corrugated wall profiles (peaks and valleys), maintaining securement effectiveness across different wall configurations without requiring multiple specialized devices
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed with universal adaptability to function effectively on multiple wall types including flat walls, corrugated walls with peaks, and corrugated walls with valleys. The sliding mechanism and adjustable restraint element allow a single device design to serve multiple wall configuration scenarios, eliminating the need for different specialized devices for different wall types
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed restraint device is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate different wall profiles
Solution Approach 1:
The device employs a sliding mechanism that adds minimal complexity while enabling significant adaptability. The restraint element can slide along a guide track or rail to accommodate different wall profiles, providing the necessary adjustment capability with a relatively simple mechanical structure that doesn't require complex actuators or multiple components
Solution Approach 2:
The restraint device is divided into modular components including a mounting portion, a sliding mechanism, and a restraint element. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while working together as a system, making the overall device more manageable and easier to manufacture despite the added adaptability features
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AI summary
An assembly for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo in a container having corrugated or flat walls. The assembly comprises a cargo restraint device having a sleeve member having a base and defining a cavity for receiving an end of the elongated support. The base having a securing surface facing opposite the cavity for securing the sleeve member to the wall. The assembly also includes a bracket engageable with the sleeve member having a securing surface for securing the bracket to the wall adjacent the cargo restraint device.