Deformable Foam Wedging Insert for Roller Shutter Containment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current solutions for transporting objects of different sizes require multiple container and wedging insert sizes, leading to complex management and environmental issues with non-recyclable materials, especially when dealing with irregularly shaped items like rolled-up roller shutter aprons.
Innovation Solution
A wedging insert made of deformable foam with a constant external shape and variable internal geometry, featuring connecting means that can adapt to the object's dimensions and shape, ensuring proper maintenance and recyclability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple containers and wedging inserts of different sizes are used to transport objects of different dimensions, then the objects can be properly contained and protected, but the number of references increases and management becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single standardized container that can accommodate objects of different dimensions through the use of adjustable wedging inserts. The inserts can be reconfigured to match various object sizes, eliminating the need for multiple container sizes and reducing the number of references required for inventory management.
Solution Approach 2:
The wedging inserts are designed to be dynamically adjustable rather than fixed. This allows the same insert to be reconfigured for different object dimensions, providing adaptability without requiring multiple static insert types. The dynamic nature of the inserts enables them to respond to varying object sizes while maintaining a standardized container design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different types of wedging inserts are used for objects of different dimensions, then proper wedging can be achieved, but the multiplication of references and management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wedging insert is divided into multiple segments or modular components that can be reconfigured to match different object geometries. This segmentation allows a single insert design to adapt to various shapes and sizes by rearranging the modular elements, rather than requiring completely different insert types for each object configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The wedging insert design incorporates parameter changes that allow it to adapt to different object geometries. By modifying parameters such as the arrangement of wedging elements, their positions, or their orientations, a single insert type can accommodate various object shapes, reducing the need for multiple specialized insert designs.
3Reliability
If polystyrene dunnage inserts are used for wedging, then proper protection can be provided, but they are difficult to recycle and create environmental issues
Solution Approach 1:
The material parameter of the wedging insert is changed from polystyrene to a recyclable alternative material. This parameter change maintains the protective function and wedging capability while eliminating the environmental harm associated with polystyrene non-recyclability. The new material parameter enables both reliable protection and environmental sustainability.
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
The deformable foam wedging insert effectively adapts to various object sizes and shapes, simplifying management and ensuring proper containment, while being recyclable and environmentally friendly.
Implementation Method 1
at least these connecting means being deformable
Implementation Method 2
at least the connection means are elastic in nature and/or deformable by compression
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AI summary
The invention relates to a shimming insert (1) for an object (O) inside a container, comprising, on the one hand, an external part (2), having a constant external shape, intended to cooperate with the container, and comprising a frame (20) with sides (200; 201; 202; 203), on the other hand, an internal part (3), delimiting an internal cavity (4), having at least one variable geometry, and intended to cooperate with the object (O) and, on the other hand, a plurality of means for connecting the external part (2) to the internal part (3), at least these means for connecting (5; 5') being deformable.One (5) of the connecting means (5; 5') comprises, on the one hand, a first portion (50) extending between two consecutive sides (201, 202; 202, 203) of the frame (20), and connecting these two consecutive sides (201, 202; 202, 203), and, on the other hand, a second portion (51) extending between said first portion (50) and the internal portion (3), and connecting this first portion (50) and this internal portion (3). The invention further relates to an assembly comprising an object (O) including a roller shutter curtain and such a shim insert (1) for this object (O). The invention also relates to the use of such a shim insert (1) for shimming a roller shutter curtain.