Glass Transport Trailer Rigid Beam Load Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing glass transport trailers face inefficiencies due to additional load and lack of structural support from enclosures like A frames and tarps, which do not contribute to load distribution to the wheels and towing vehicle.
Innovation Solution
A trailer design featuring an elongated deck with a rigid beam that extends longitudinally, attaching wheels and a coupler at opposite ends, transferring load from the deck to the wheels and towing vehicle, and providing a planar surface for supporting glass plates perpendicular to the deck axis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If A frames and tarps are added to provide enclosure for glass plates, then glass protection and coverage are improved, but trailer load increases without providing structural support
Solution Approach 1:
The A frame is merged with the trailer chassis structure, making it an integral load-bearing component rather than a separate non-structural element. This integration allows the A frame to contribute to load distribution while still providing the necessary enclosure and protection for glass plates.
Solution Approach 2:
The A frame serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support for load distribution, encloses the glass plates for protection, and integrates with the chassis system. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate non-structural enclosing elements.
2Device complexity
If traditional deck structures are used without integrated load-bearing beams, then deck simplicity is maintained, but load distribution efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The longitudinal beam is merged with the deck structure to form an integrated load-bearing system. This combination creates a more efficient load distribution mechanism while maintaining relative structural simplicity through the unified design.
Solution Approach 2:
The deck structure is segmented into distinct load-bearing components (deck and longitudinal beam) that work together. This segmentation allows for optimized load paths while maintaining overall structural simplicity.
3Strength
If non-structural enclosures like A frames are added, then glass plate support is provided, but these structures add to trailer load without distributing weight to wheels and towing vehicle
Solution Approach 1:
The A frame is merged with the chassis structure to create an integrated load-bearing system. This ensures that the strength provided by the A frame for glass plate support is directly connected to the load distribution path that transfers weight to the wheels and towing vehicle.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated A frame-chassis structure performs multiple functions: providing strong support for glass plates while simultaneously serving as part of the load distribution system that transfers forces to the wheels and towing vehicle.
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AI summary
A trailer for carrying plate glass has an elongated deck and an elongated rigid beam that extends above the deck. The beam supports plate glass transported by the trailer. The deck and the beam may be made from aluminum.