Foldable Container Side Panel Reinforcement for Bulge Resistance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing foldable containers with steel pipe reinforcement in the side panels face limitations in bending resistance and deformation, leading to potential bulge deformation failures under heavy loads, especially when exposed to temperature variations, which compromises safety and service life.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a foldable container design featuring interconnected reinforcement members, such as steel pipes, that form a ring-shaped integral body when side panels are upright, with strategically placed reinforcement members between inner and outer panels, and utilizing interlocking structures like T-shaped wedges and dovetail pieces to enhance strength and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If steel pipes are built in the side panels for reinforcement, then the bending resistance of the side panels is improved, but the side panels still cannot reach the maximum width or height and will protrude or turn white when greatly deformed
Solution Approach 1:
The side panel is divided into multiple regions with reinforcement members strategically positioned. The reinforcement members are segmented into multiple components (first reinforcement members, second reinforcement members, third reinforcement members) that work together to provide comprehensive support across different areas of the side panel, preventing localized failure.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple reinforcement members of different orientations are combined within the side panel structure. First reinforcement members (horizontal), second reinforcement members (vertical), and third reinforcement members (diagonal) are integrated to create a comprehensive reinforcement system that addresses bending forces from multiple directions simultaneously.
2Adaptability or versatility
If larger reserved distance is maintained between steel pipe ends and side panel ends for thermal expansion, then the adaptability to temperature variations is improved, but the bending resistance is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple reinforcement members are combined in a coordinated arrangement where first, second, and third reinforcement members work together. This merging provides comprehensive structural support that maintains bending resistance even when larger clearance distances are maintained for thermal expansion accommodation.
Solution Approach 2:
Reinforcement members are strategically positioned at specific locations within the side panel rather than uniformly distributed. This allows optimized placement that provides maximum structural support while accommodating thermal expansion requirements in different regions of the side panel.
3Ease of manufacture
If steel pipes are placed horizontally or vertically in side panels, then the manufacturing ease is improved, but the reinforcement effect is limited and cannot cover the entire side panel area
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcement system is segmented into multiple types of reinforcement members with different orientations (horizontal, vertical, diagonal). This segmentation allows each type to be manufactured and installed relatively simply while collectively providing comprehensive coverage and reinforcement across the entire side panel area.
Solution Approach 2:
The reinforcement structure transitions from single-dimensional (horizontal or vertical only) to multi-dimensional by incorporating first reinforcement members (horizontal), second reinforcement members (vertical), and third reinforcement members (diagonal). This multi-dimensional arrangement provides comprehensive reinforcement coverage while maintaining manufacturing feasibility.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a foldable container. The container comprises a base (5) and two pairs of side plates (1, 2, 3, 4). The side plates are connected to the base in a manner such that the side plates can be folded relative to the base. Each of the side plates is provided with at least one first reinforcement member (6). Where the side plates are in an upright state, the first reinforcement members of the adjacent side plates are mutually connected so as to form an annular integral body. By means of the structure of the reinforcement member, the strength of the side plates of the foldable container is improved, and the defect where the side plates turn white, and even bulge, deform and fail when the foldable container bears a heavy load is overcome.