Extruded Edge Protector with Securing Strips for Load Lifting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing edge protectors for loads and lifting members are not sufficiently effective in preventing damage during lifting operations and are not cost-effective to manufacture, while also not providing easy usage and reusability.
Innovation Solution
An edge protector with a load-bearing extruded compression member featuring radiused flanges and end retainers, which includes securing strip attachment members to secure the lifting member in place and prevent sliding, allowing for easy removal and reusability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional edge protectors are used, then protection is provided, but they are not cost-effective to manufacture and lack ease of use
Solution Approach 1:
The invention combines multiple protective features into a single integrated edge protector component. The extruded compression member with flanges, radiused center portion, end retainers, and securing strip attachment members are all merged into one unified structure that provides comprehensive protection while simplifying manufacturing compared to assembling multiple separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The edge protector is designed with multi-functionality to address various protection needs simultaneously. The flanges provide lateral protection, the radiused center portion prevents concentration of forces, the end retainers prevent sliding, and the securing strip attachment members prevent removal - all within a single device that protects both the load and lifting member.
2Reliability
If traditional edge protectors are used, then protection is provided, but they do not provide ease of use and reusability
Solution Approach 1:
The edge protector is pre-configured with end retainers and securing strip attachment members that are already in place before use. This preliminary preparation allows for quick installation and removal during lifting operations, enhancing ease of use and enabling efficient reuse without requiring assembly or modification each time.
Solution Approach 2:
The design allows the edge protector to maintain its protective function and structural integrity through multiple use cycles. The robust extruded compression member and integrated components are designed to withstand repeated installation, use, and removal without degradation, enabling the device to serve itself across multiple operations without requiring maintenance or replacement.
3Reliability
If the edge protector secures the lifting member firmly, then protection is improved, but the lifting member cannot be removed for reuse
Solution Approach 1:
The securing mechanism is designed with dynamic characteristics that allow it to provide firm protection during the lifting operation while enabling easy removal afterward. The securing strip attachment members hold the lifting member securely under load, but when the load is removed, the lifting member can be easily detached for reuse, balancing protection effectiveness with operational flexibility.
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AI summary
An edge protector for insertion between a load to be lifted and a lifting member which facilitates the lifting of the load, preventing damage to either the load or the lifting member. The edge protector has a pair of flanges which extend from a radiused or curved center portion. Each flange has an inner surface and an outer surface. A portion of each respective outer surface of each flange is spaced from and is essentially parallel to the inner surface of the respective flange.