Commercial Vehicle Holding Device with T-Shaped Hook for Stanchion Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing holding devices for commercial vehicles, particularly those with tarpaulin structures, face challenges in quick and easy height adjustment to accommodate varying load dimensions, leading to time-consuming detachment and reattachment processes.

Innovation Solution

A holding device with a cuboid base body featuring T-shaped and L-shaped hooks for easy mounting and dismounting on stanchions, allowing for quick height adjustments and secure clamping, reducing assembly time and enhancing flexibility in load securing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If holding devices are firmly connected to stanchions with rivets, then connection strength is improved, but assembly time and ease of adjustment deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection strengthVSAvoidassembly time
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The holding device is divided into separate components: a base body and a load securing element, allowing independent assembly and adjustment. The base body can be firmly mounted to the stanchion while the load securing element can be quickly inserted or removed from the receiving space, enabling strength where needed without permanent fixation throughout.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The holding device transitions from a static, permanently riveted connection to a dynamic system where the load securing element can be inserted into or removed from the receiving space. This allows the connection to adapt between firmly mounted (when loaded) and easily adjustable (when empty), resolving the contradiction between strength and adjustability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Stability of the object's composition

If holding devices are firmly connected to stanchions, then stability is improved, but ease of operation for height adjustment deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting stabilityVSAvoidheight adjustment ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The holding device separates the mounting function (base body firmly connected to stanchion) from the load-securing function (element inserted into receiving space). This segmentation allows the base to remain stably mounted while the load-securing element can be easily adjusted in height by insertion or removal, without requiring detachment of the entire assembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables dynamic adjustment where the load securing element can be quickly inserted or removed from the receiving space to change height positioning. The base body remains stably mounted to the stanchion, providing a stable foundation that allows easy repositioning of the load-securing component without compromising overall stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If traditional fastening methods are used, then connection reliability is improved, but productivity during adjustment deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidadjustment speed
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The holding device divides the connection system into a permanently mounted base body and a removable load securing element. The base body maintains reliable connection to the stanchion, while the load securing element can be quickly inserted into or removed from the receiving space, enabling fast adjustment without compromising connection reliability where it is most needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from static, time-consuming fastening operations to a dynamic insertion/removal mechanism. The load securing element can be quickly inserted into the receiving space to secure loads or removed when adjustment is needed, significantly improving adjustment speed while the base body maintains reliable mounting to the stanchion.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3483047B1Holding device for a commercial vehicle, arrangement of a stanchion with a holding device, commercial vehicle, method for producing a holding device and method for mounting a holding device for locking on a stanchion
Publication Date: 2021.03.17 KOEGEL TRAILER GMBH
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a holding device (10) for a commercial vehicle for receiving a load securing element, in particular a load securing slat, wherein the holding device (10) has a cuboid base body (11) in which a receiving space (12) is formed, wherein a first transverse side (13) and/or a first longitudinal side (14) of the base body (11) is open for receiving the load securing element, wherein the base body (11) has several fastening means (17) for mounting on a stanchion (23) on an outer surface of a second longitudinal side (16), in particular a rear wall (26), wherein at least one fastening means (17) is formed by a T-shaped hook (18) with a longitudinal web and a transverse web, wherein the transverse web is connected to the base body (11) by the longitudinal web and extends along the second longitudinal side (16) of the base body (11).and the transverse web is formed by a first fastening lug (20) and a second fastening lug (21), wherein the longitudinal web is arranged between the first fastening lug (20) and the second fastening lug (21). The invention further relates to an arrangement of a stanchion with a holding device, a commercial vehicle, a method for manufacturing a holding device, and a method for mounting a holding device on a stanchion.