Reusable Container Support Beams for Cargo Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing container reinforcement methods, such as shelves and wooden strips, are either too specific for certain cargoes or lack stability and reusability, leading to inefficiencies and safety hazards in cargo transportation.
Innovation Solution
A method for mounting inner support beams in a container using channel steel beams with clamping lugs and support members, allowing for reusable and detachable installation on the container floor and side walls, enabling flexible adaptation to different cargoes and multiple transportation uses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If wooden strips are nailed to the floor and glued to the side wall to secure mounting, then the joint capability is strong, but the assembly and disassembly process becomes extremely difficult and time-consuming, and damage to the floor and wooden strips occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The support beam is divided into multiple segments with connection structures that can be independently assembled and disassembled. Each segment has standardized connection interfaces that simplify the assembly process while maintaining structural strength, eliminating the need for complex nailing and gluing operations.
Solution Approach 2:
Connection components such as bolts, screws, or specialized fasteners are introduced as intermediaries between the support beam and the container floor/walls. These intermediaries provide strong joint capability while enabling easy assembly and disassembly without damaging the container structure or the support beam itself.
2Reliability
If shelves are mounted in the container to reinforce fragile cargoes, then the cargo protection is improved, but the mounting difficulty increases, stability becomes poor, and the cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support beam structure is designed with universal connection interfaces that can be adapted to different cargo types and container configurations. The same basic structure provides protection for various cargo types without requiring custom-designed shelves, reducing mounting complexity and cost while maintaining reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable elements that allow it to adapt to different cargo requirements. This dynamic design enables the same structure to provide optimal protection for different cargo types without requiring complex custom mounting procedures.
3Adaptability or versatility
If wooden strips are used as disposable consumables for cargo reinforcement, then the adaptability to different cargoes is achieved, but the environmental friendliness deteriorates and quality control becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The support beam structure is designed to be reused across multiple transportation operations. After each use, the beams are recovered and can be repositioned or reconfigured for different cargo types, eliminating the need to discard them after a single use. This maintains adaptability while preventing material waste and improving quality control through consistent reuse of standardized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The standardized support beams can be used for multiple different cargo types through reconfiguration, providing the same adaptability as disposable wooden strips but with the advantage of being reusable. This universal design eliminates material waste while maintaining the ability to adapt to different cargo reinforcement needs.
4Strength
If a large number of steel nails are used to connect wooden strips to the floor, then the joint capability is strong, but the assembly process becomes extremely time-consuming and the container floor may be damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The connection process is segmented into standardized steps using pre-fabricated connection components. Instead of individually nailing numerous wooden strips, the segmented support beam structure uses standardized connection points that can be quickly assembled, dramatically improving assembly speed while maintaining joint strength.
Solution Approach 2:
Specialized connection components serve as intermediaries between the support beam and container structure, providing strong joints that can be assembled quickly without requiring numerous individual fasteners. This intermediary approach maintains joint capability while significantly improving assembly productivity.
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AI summary
A method for mounting an inner support beam of a container, including: fixing a bottom support beam (2) and a back support beam (8) to a container body in a reusable and detachable manner; supporting the bottom support beam (2) on a floor (1) of the container body, and supporting the back support beam (8) on a side wall corrugated plate (10). Since the bottom support beam and the back support beam in the container can be fixed in the reusable and detachable manner, allowing the inner support beam to be applied to different cargoes, and the inner support beam can be used repeatedly in multiple transportation operations. In addition, the present disclosure further provides a container including the inner support beam.