Metal Plastic Container With Louver And Wheels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage containers are inefficient to manufacture and assemble, and lack ease of use features.
Innovation Solution
A container design featuring a peripheral wall made from a single sheet of metal with plastic connectors and a plastic bottom, incorporating rotatable wheels, a removable lid with latches, and a carrying handle for improved mobility and usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional multi-piece metal containers are manufactured and assembled, then structural strength is maintained, but manufacturing efficiency and assembly ease deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple metal pieces into a single sheet metal structure that forms the peripheral wall, bottom, and lid of the container. This single sheet metal piece is connected to plastic components (bottom and lid) to create an integrated container structure, eliminating the need for multiple separate metal pieces and reducing assembly steps while maintaining structural integrity.
2Ease of operation
If traditional stationary storage containers are used, then storage capacity is provided, but ease of operation and mobility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the container from a stationary object to a mobile one by attaching rotatable wheels to the base. This allows the container to be easily moved and tilted for pouring or accessing contents, providing dynamic functionality while the plastic material and wheel design help manage the overall weight for improved maneuverability.
3Ease of manufacture
If simple container designs are used, then ease of manufacture is improved, but adaptability and versatility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a multi-functional container that can serve multiple purposes: storage, transportation (with wheels and handle), pouring (with spout and tilt capability), and stacking (with recessed lid design). The combination of metal and plastic materials, along with integrated features like the latch mechanism and rotatable wheels, provides versatile functionality while maintaining manufacturing efficiency through the use of a single sheet metal piece.
Data Source
AI summary
A container includes a peripheral wall having a first side, a second side, and a third side formed from a single sheet of metal material. The sheet of metal material has opposite first and second connecting ends. A plastic connector is connected to the first connecting end and the second connecting end of the sheet metal, and a plastic bottom is connected with a bottom end of the peripheral wall. Another aspect provides a container that includes a sheet of metal having a louver formed therein and a plastic structure having opposing surfaces that define a receiving space therebetween. At least one of the surfaces has a projection thereon and the louver are received within the receiving space. An edge of the louver engages with the projection to prevent the louver from being removed from the receiving space.