Label Holder Rod Locking Mechanism for Transport Baskets
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current label holders on transport containers are easily removable and used as handling handles, leading to frequent tearing, which results in bins being unable to be labeled properly, occupying storage space, and causing supply flow disruptions and losses.
Innovation Solution
A label holder device with a first rod and a second rod that extends in a different direction from the axis, allowing the ends to penetrate into elongated orifices and lock the first rod in rotation, preventing it from being torn off when used as a handle, using bent, crushed, or welded end portions for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the label holder is made easily removable for simple mounting, then the mounting operation is easy, but the label holder can be easily torn off when used as a handling handle
Solution Approach 1:
The label holder is divided into two separate components: a mounting element with mounting ears that attaches to the container, and a label-retaining element that holds the label. This segmentation allows the mounting element to provide secure attachment while the label-retaining element maintains label positioning, resolving the contradiction between easy mounting and secure attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting ears act as an intermediary component between the label holder and the transport container. These ears engage with corresponding mounting features on the container to provide a secure mechanical connection, preventing the label holder from being torn off when used as a handle while maintaining simple mounting procedures.
2Reliability
If the label holder remains attached to the transport tray, then proper labeling is maintained, but the label holder cannot be used as a handling handle
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the mounting function (providing secure attachment to the container) from the label-retaining function, the design allows the label holder to remain firmly attached while operators can still access and manipulate the label area without detaching the entire assembly. The mounting ears provide secure attachment while the label-retaining element allows for label handling.
3Reliability
If the label holder is securely locked to prevent removal, then attachment stability is improved, but mounting complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The label holder assembly is segmented into a mounting element with simple mounting ears and a label-retaining element. The mounting ears engage with corresponding features on the transport container in a straightforward manner, providing secure attachment without requiring complex locking mechanisms, thus maintaining simplicity while ensuring reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting ears are designed to self-align and engage with the mounting features on the transport container. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for complex alignment procedures or additional locking steps, providing secure attachment while keeping the mounting process simple and intuitive.
Data Source
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AI summary
The device (1) has a rod (3) with two ends (4) that are penetrated in elongated openings (5) of a transport bag, and another rod (6) connected to the former rod. The later rod is directly and indirectly fixed to the transport bag to rotationally block the former rod. Each of the two ends of the former rod has an end portion (10) extending in a direction different to an axis of the former rod. The ends of the former rod are introduced in the openings, and lock the former rod through the rotation of the former rod in the openings.