Fencing Storage Spool with Ground Stabilizing Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing temporary fencing systems are difficult to rewind and store after use, resulting in unwieldy bundles that are hard to handle, transport, and often end up discarded due to inefficiencies in handling and storage.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a spool mounted in a housing with a ground stabilizing plate and stake, allowing for secure positioning and easy rotation of the spool for efficient winding and unwinding of fencing material, using a wedge-shaped adapter and receiver for stability and a crank for manual rotation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If barrier fencing is delivered in rolls and cut to length, then the fencing can be installed efficiently, but after use it becomes difficult and time-consuming to rewind resulting in unwieldy bundles that are hard to handle, transport and store
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides a spool and housing assembly that is prepared in advance for receiving fence material. The plate with aperture is designed beforehand to align with the spool axis, enabling quick installation and rewinding operations without requiring complex preparation during the actual rewinding process.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing acts as an intermediary device between the fence material and the spool, providing a structured environment for winding. The plate serves as an intermediary mounting element that connects the spool assembly to the ground, facilitating easy installation and removal while maintaining spool stability during operation.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the spool is mounted in a housing with ground stabilizing plate and stake, then secure positioning and stability are achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into distinct functional segments: the plate for ground insertion, the housing for spool containment, and the spool itself for material winding. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and facilitates easy assembly and disassembly, reducing the perceived complexity despite providing stable positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The spool is nested within the housing, which is in turn mounted on the plate that inserts into the ground via the stake. This nested arrangement consolidates multiple functions (support, stabilization, rotation) into a compact integrated structure, achieving stability without proportionally increasing complexity.
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AI summary
A cylindrical cartridge used for the storage and protection of all types of barrier fencing. The device is designed to extend the life of barrier fencing, reduce waste and reduce cost. The cartridge has an interior hollow pipe shaft with rollers mounted to the shaft to create a spool. The spool shaft extends through the top of the cartridge and is fitted with a manually operated crank handle. A vertical slotted opening in the side of the cartridge of varying widths dependent on the barrier material being used allows the extraction and retraction of the barrier fencing. The bottom of the cartridge has an opening in the center equal to that of the interior dimension of the hollow shaft. The bottom opening allows for the mounting of the cartridge to a ground spike or stabilizing plate.