Hauling Beam with Rollers for Uneven Surface Loading

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for transferring heavy loads are inefficient and prone to damage, as they require multiple operations and equipment that is not adaptable to uneven surfaces, leading to increased loading and unloading times in logistics.

Innovation Solution

A hauling beam system comprising parallel slats, a support beam, a movable axle, rollers, and a wedge mechanism, along with a transporter frame, allows for longitudinal movement and adjustment to accommodate uneven surfaces, enabling efficient transfer and loading of heavy loads by utilizing a modular structure with flat materials and actuators for lifting and moving loads.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If traditional loading equipment and methods are used, then heavy loads can be transferred, but loading and unloading times are excessive and damage risk increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveloading and unloading speedVSAvoidloading and unloading time

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The loading system employs dynamic elements including movable rollers that can rotate to accommodate uneven surfaces, adjustable support beams that can move longitudinally, and a flexible slat structure that adapts to different load configurations. These dynamic components enable the system to respond to varying loading conditions in real-time, significantly reducing loading and unloading times compared to static traditional equipment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The loading system is divided into modular components including multiple parallel slats, separate support beams, individual rollers, and adjustable support arms. This segmentation allows each component to function independently and be optimized for specific tasks, enabling parallel operations that accelerate the loading process while reducing overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If traditional solid loading structures are used, then load transfer is reliable, but adaptability to uneven surfaces is poor

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveload transfer reliabilityVSAvoidadaptability to uneven surfaces

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The loading system utilizes a flexible assembly of thin slats that can bend and conform to uneven surfaces while maintaining structural integrity. The slats are connected in a way that allows relative movement, creating a flexible yet reliable structure that adapts to surface irregularities without compromising load transfer capability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

Rollers serve as intermediary elements between the loading beams and the ground or support surface. These rollers can rotate and adjust their position, mediating the interaction between the rigid beam structure and uneven surfaces, thereby maintaining reliable load transfer while accommodating surface variations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Strength

If multiple operations and equipment are used for load transfer, then heavy loads can be moved, but the process becomes complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheavy load handling capabilityVSAvoidnumber of operations and equipment

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges multiple functions into a single integrated loading beam structure that combines support, lifting, and movement capabilities. The loading beam itself incorporates rollers and support mechanisms, eliminating the need for separate equipment for each operation and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining heavy load handling capability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The loading beam is designed as a universal component that can perform multiple functions including supporting heavy loads, adapting to uneven surfaces, facilitating movement, and working with various load types. This multi-functionality reduces the number of specialized equipment needed and simplifies the overall loading process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system significantly reduces loading and unloading times by allowing for flexible movement and adjustment to uneven surfaces, minimizing damage and optimizing the use of loading space, while enabling the efficient transfer of heavy loads as a single unit.

Implementation Method 1

a wedge placed between the parallel slats and having a slot for the roller and a wedge tongue for connecting to the axle upon longitudinal movement of the parallel slats and the support beam

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectWedge: Wedge

Implementation Method 2

an axle and a roller coaxially attached to the support arm

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRoller: Roller

Data Source

PatentUS12151899B2Hauling transporter, hauling beam and method for loading

Publication Date: 2024.11.26 SIMEC SYST OY

AI summary

According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a hauling beam, which can be placed in connection with, a load to be moved, so that by moving the hauling beam the load can be moved. The hauling beam can be moved, for example, by dragging. The hauling beam described herein makes it possible to lift the load to be transferred on the rollers, wheels or rolls and to transfer the load.