Chick Transport Box with Cylindrical Insert for Ventilation and Temperature Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current poultry transportation methods often result in high chick mortality due to temperature regulation challenges and inadequate ventilation, leading to stress, injury, and reduced profitability for farmers.

Innovation Solution

A truncated rectangular pyramid-shaped transportation box with a cylindrical insert and temperature control compartment, designed to provide adequate ventilation and eliminate corners where chicks can congregate, while allowing for temperature regulation to maintain optimal conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If rectangular transportation vessels are used, then manufacturing is simple and space utilization is high, but chicks can congregate in corners and be smothered, increasing mortality

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevessel construction simplicityVSAvoidchick survival rate

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies curvature by replacing the traditional rectangular container with a rounded or oval-shaped vessel. This curved geometry eliminates corners where chicks could congregate and be smothered, while still maintaining structural integrity and ease of manufacture through standardized curved container designs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

2Adaptability or versatility

If transportation duration is extended beyond 48 hours, then more delivery flexibility is achieved, but chick mortality increases due to temperature regulation challenges

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedelivery schedule flexibilityVSAvoidchick survival rate

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements temperature control by modifying the thermal parameters of the transportation environment. This includes insulation materials, heated or cooled compartments, and temperature monitoring systems that maintain optimal temperatures for chicks during extended transportation periods, enabling flexible delivery schedules without compromising survival.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If ventilation is increased to prevent smothering, then chick safety improves, but temperature control becomes more difficult and energy loss increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvechick safety from smotheringVSAvoidinternal temperature stability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by providing targeted ventilation solutions in specific areas of the container rather than uniform ventilation throughout. This includes localized air channels, controlled vent openings, and strategic airflow patterns that prevent stagnation and smothering in critical areas while minimizing overall energy loss and maintaining temperature stability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS11618609B2Apparatus for safer chick transportation

Publication Date: 2023.04.04 DYKEMAN MACKENZIE MONICA

AI summary

A box for safe chick transportation comprises a truncated or frusto-section of a rectangular pyramid structure, with a greater lineal dimension at the base of the compartment than at its top such that when grouped in any number in excess of two, they provide a V-shaped passageway for adequate ventilation between the plurality of boxes. A vertically aligned cylindrical insert placed within the rectangular pyramid structure encompassing at least a portion of the internal area thereby eliminating corners to decrease chick mortality. The rectangular pyramid structure a base compartment operable to receive a temperature control element therein for temperature control of the box contents.