Detachable Base Elements for Flexible Load Carrier Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing large load carriers with fixed connections between the pallet-shaped base and side walls are not flexible, making them unsuitable for different cargo sizes and requiring large storage spaces due to their fixed dimensions.
Innovation Solution
A large load carrier design featuring detachable base elements with different heights that can be connected to a pallet-shaped base and side walls, allowing for flexible adaptation to various sizes and enabling space-saving stacking and easy assembly/disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If side walls are firmly connected to the pallet-shaped base, then structural stability is improved, but flexibility and adaptability to different cargo sizes deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The base element is divided into a pallet-shaped base and separate side walls that can be detachably connected. This segmentation allows the side walls to be firmly connected when needed for stability, yet easily removed or reconfigured for adaptability to different cargo sizes and shapes.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection between the base element and side walls is designed to be dynamic rather than fixed. The detachable connection mechanism enables the structure to transition between a stable connected state for transport and a flexible disconnected state for storage or reconfiguration.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the pallet-shaped base is firmly connected to side walls, then the load carrier maintains its shape, but storage space requirements increase due to fixed dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the pallet-shaped base from the side walls through a detachable connection, the load carrier can be disassembled into compact components for storage. The base element maintains its shape when needed, but can be collapsed or stored in a space-saving manner when disassembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The side walls can be nested or folded against the pallet-shaped base when disconnected, creating a compact storage configuration. The base element serves as the core structure, with side walls that can be stored in a nested arrangement to minimize storage volume.
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional pallets are used without side walls, then simplicity and ease of manufacture are improved, but ability to transport loose cargo deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The base element is designed as a simple pallet-shaped base that can be manufactured using conventional methods, maintaining ease of manufacture. Side walls are added as separate detachable components that provide loose cargo transport capability when needed, without complicating the basic pallet structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The base element serves multiple functions: it can be used alone as a simple pallet for straightforward applications, or combined with detachable side walls to create an enclosed load carrier for loose cargo. This multi-functionality maintains simplicity while adding versatility.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a large load carrier (1) with a pallet-shaped base (2) and at least one side wall (4a). Furthermore, the large load carrier (1) is characterized by at least one base element (3a) which is at least partially made of plastic. The base element (3a) is detachably connected to the pallet-shaped base (2) at an edge region, and the at least one side wall (4a) is detachably connected to the base element (3a).