Dual-Holder Cargo Handling for Variable Article Arrangements
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cargo handling apparatuses lack convenience in handling articles of varying arrangements and sizes, requiring separate devices for different arrangements, which complicates management and reduces operation efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A holding device with dual holders, one for the upper surface and one for the side surface, allows for stable gripping and selective operation based on article arrangement, enabling flexible handling of articles regardless of their configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate devices are used for different article arrangements, then handling capability for specific arrangements is improved, but device complexity and management difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device is designed with a universal structure that can handle multiple article arrangements (vertical, horizontal, inclined) using the same device. The holder can selectively engage with articles in different orientations through its geometric shape, eliminating the need for separate specialized devices for each arrangement type.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding device incorporates movable and adjustable components that allow it to adapt its configuration dynamically based on the article arrangement. The holder can be positioned and oriented differently to accommodate various article configurations, providing flexible handling capability without requiring multiple fixed-purpose devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate devices are used for different article arrangements, then handling capability for specific arrangements is improved, but management convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By designing a single universal holding device that can handle multiple article arrangements, the system simplifies management operations. Operators no longer need to select between multiple specialized devices based on article configuration, reducing operational complexity and improving management convenience while maintaining full handling capability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If multiple holders operate simultaneously on an article, then handling stability is improved, but interference between holders increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device applies different holding forces and engagement methods to different parts of the article based on local characteristics. The holder engages with specific portions of the article (such as the upper surface or side surfaces) with appropriate force, providing stable handling while minimizing interference by concentrating action on specific local areas rather than applying uniform force across the entire article.
Data Source
AI summary
According to one embodiment, a holding device includes a first holder configured to hold an upper surface of an article, and a second holder configured to hold a side surface of the article. The holding device performs at least a first operation of the first and second holders holding the article, and a second operation of only the first holder holding the article.