Ladder Carrier System With Pouch Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Transporting ladders, especially long and heavy ones, is often unsafe and uncomfortable due to their unwieldy nature, increasing the risk of collisions and damage.
Innovation Solution
A ladder carrier system comprising a pouch assembly with integrated straps and a shoulder strap assembly, designed to attach to the upper portion of a horizontally positioned ladder, allowing for safe, comfortable, and controlled transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If ladders are carried by hand, then no additional equipment is needed, but the transport becomes unwieldly and unsafe
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier system divides the ladder transport function into separate components: a padded pouch assembly with straps for securing the ladder, and a separate shoulder strap assembly for carrying. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while working together to solve the overall transport problem.
Solution Approach 2:
The padded pouch assembly acts as an intermediary between the ladder and the user's body. It provides a secure attachment point for the ladder while distributing the weight and providing cushioning, thereby mediating the interaction between the heavy ladder and the user during transport.
2Reliability
If heavy ladders are carried by hand, then no equipment is required, but the risk of collisions and damage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier system incorporates a padded pouch assembly that is positioned between the ladder and the user's body during transport. This beforehand cushioning protects both the user from the ladder's weight and the ladder from accidental damage during handling, thereby improving transport safety before any incident can occur.
Solution Approach 2:
The padded pouch assembly serves as a protective intermediary layer between the ladder and the user's body. It secures the ladder in place while cushioning against collisions and preventing direct contact between the heavy ladder and the user, thereby reducing the risk of damage and improving safety.
3Ease of operation
If ladders are transported without a carrier system, then the device complexity remains low, but the user experiences discomfort and difficulty
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier system is segmented into distinct functional components: a pouch assembly for securing the ladder and a shoulder strap assembly for carrying. This segmentation allows the system to be assembled and configured to match the user's specific needs, improving ease of operation while maintaining manageable complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier system incorporates adjustable and flexible elements, such as straps that can be positioned at different locations along the ladder and a padded pouch that can accommodate various ladder sizes. This dynamic adaptability allows the system to be customized for different transport scenarios, improving ease of operation despite the added complexity.
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AI summary
A multi-strap device used to carry a ladder in a horizontal orientation. The ladder carrier system is comprised of central straps configured to attach to the upper rail of a ladder with an integrated handle and pouch. The central straps comprise a cinch strap to secure the ladder from opening or extending. Straps outboard the central straps are configured to further secure the ladder for transport and to provide anchor points for the attachment of a shoulder strap. The pouch contains one or more integrated pockets to store straps when the system in not deployed.