Container assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
There was a lack of a reliable collapsible storage and transportation system for containers.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible support structure is introduced, featuring upper corner connectors rotationally connected with connector tubes, lower corner legs attached to sliders, and a central support assembly that is rotationally connected to all sliders, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional fixed container system is used, then structural stability is maintained, but mobility and storage flexibility are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure employs dynamic joints including rotatable connections at corner connectors and sliders, allowing the structure to transition between collapsed and assembled states. The rotatable joints enable the support structure to adapt its configuration while maintaining structural integrity during transformation
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure is divided into modular components including corner connectors, connector tubes, lower corner legs, and a central support assembly that can be independently assembled and disassembled. This segmentation enables flexible storage while maintaining reliability through precise reassembly of standardized components
2Ease of operation
If a collapsible support structure is implemented, then ease of assembly and disassembly is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional elements are merged into integrated components such as corner connectors that combine rotational joints with connection points for multiple members. The central support assembly merges vertical support, lateral bracing, and connection interfaces into a single integrated unit, reducing the number of separate parts to assemble
Solution Approach 2:
The corner connectors and connector tubes serve multiple functions including structural connection, rotational movement, and alignment guidance. The sliders provide both linear movement capability and structural support, reducing the need for separate components and simplifying the overall assembly process
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
This solution provides a reliable and efficient method for storing and transporting containers by enabling easy setup and teardown, enhancing mobility and storage flexibility.
Implementation Method 1
four upper corner connectors rotationally connected to one another with connector tubes
Implementation Method 2
A lower corner leg, attached to each of the upper corner connectors and to a slider. A central support assembly that is rotationally connected to all of the sliders
Data Source
AI summary
A collapsible support structure can be used with a container assembly. The collapsible support structure includes four corner connectors rotationally connected to one another with connector plates and a locking mechanism. A leg attached to each of the four corner connectors by a vertical tube. All legs are rotationally connected to a central support assembly which can rotate around a vertical axis.