Dairy Trolley Adapter Brackets for Stable Container Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current trolleys for dairy product transport face challenges such as instability when partially filled, damage to fragile cream cases, and inefficiencies in stacking and packaging, leading to waste and increased carbon footprint.
Innovation Solution
A trolley with adapter brackets that securely attach containers to the top, allowing for flexible and stable transport of various-sized dairy products, reducing the need for packaging and increasing transport efficiency by up to 20%, thereby minimizing the number of transport trips and packaging usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional trolleys are used for dairy transport, then standard sizes are available for common products, but the trolleys cannot accommodate non-stackable products and have reduced filling efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The trolley is designed with a universal platform and adjustable support structures that can accommodate multiple product types including traditional dairy products, non-stackable products, and alternative packaging formats. This multi-functional design allows a single trolley type to serve various transport needs while maintaining high filling efficiency
2Adaptability or versatility
If cream cases are transported alongside other dairy products, then product variety is increased, but the fragile cream cases are prone to damage upon delivery
Solution Approach 1:
The trolley incorporates specialized localized features such as cushioned compartments, adjustable dividers, and protective positioning systems in specific areas where fragile cream cases are placed. These local modifications provide enhanced protection for delicate products while maintaining the overall structure's ability to handle various dairy products
3Reliability
If shrink wrapped milk cases are used to protect milk, then product protection is improved, but the percentage of filling of trolleys is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The trolley design includes dynamic adjustment capabilities with movable shelves, adjustable support elements, and flexible positioning systems that can adapt to the dimensions of shrink-wrapped milk cases. This dynamic configuration optimizes space utilization while maintaining product protection, thereby increasing trolley filling percentage despite the bulkier packaging
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AI summary
The invention relates to a trolley (100) for distributing dairy products with an upper portion comprising at least two substantially parallel struts and a pair of adapter brackets (200), which have first and second surfaces, for securing a container (300) to the upper portion of the trolley. The pair of adapter brackets is mounted on opposing sides of the trolley and cooperates so that the pair of first surfaces on each side of the trolley supports the bottom surface of the container from below, and the pair of second surfaces on each side of the trolley, engages with the corresponding sides of the container, so as to fixate the container at least in a direction substantially perpendicular to the parallel struts at said upper portion of the trolley. The invention has the ability to secure a container to the top of the dairy trolley, which decreases the need of packaging used for transport.