Modular Block Storage Frame for Variable Container Sizes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing block bearing arrangements face challenges in achieving mechanical stability and adaptability to different container sizes, leading to inefficiencies in container storage and handling.
Innovation Solution
A flexible framework arrangement is developed, utilizing node elements and straps to form a rectangular structure that allows for easy adaptation to various container sizes, with node elements providing stability and supporting container holding devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the container storage spaces have a large footprint to accommodate different container sizes, then adaptability is improved, but space utilization deteriorates due to wasted space
Solution Approach 1:
The frame arrangement is segmented into separate node elements and support elements that can be independently configured. The node elements remain fixed while the support elements (beams, columns, diagonals) can be selectively added or removed to create storage spaces of varying footprints, allowing adaptation to different container sizes without wasting space
2Stability of the object's composition
If the container storage spaces are designed with fixed dimensions to ensure mechanical stability, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability to different container sizes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The frame arrangement is divided into stable node elements and adjustable support elements. The node elements provide fixed structural stability while the support elements can be reconfigured to create storage spaces of different dimensions, allowing both mechanical stability and adaptability to different container sizes
Solution Approach 2:
The frame arrangement transitions from a fixed structure to a dynamic, reconfigurable structure. The support elements can be added, removed, or repositioned to adapt the storage space dimensions while the node elements maintain structural stability throughout the reconfiguration process
3Area of stationary object
If custom frame structures are designed for each container size to optimize space utilization, then space utilization is improved, but device complexity and production effort deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The node elements are designed as universal components that can serve multiple functions and be used in various configurations. The same node elements can support different arrangements of support elements to create storage spaces for different container sizes, eliminating the need for custom frame structures for each container type and reducing production effort
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AI summary
A block storage arrangement (1) is described, comprising several container receiving spaces (2), a loading space (3) arranged below the container receiving spaces (2), and a frame arrangement (4) between the container receiving spaces (2) and the loading space (3). The aim is to achieve a high degree of flexibility in the construction of such a block storage arrangement. For this purpose, the frame arrangement (4) is provided with node elements (5) arranged at the corners of the container receiving spaces (2), with each pair of adjacent node elements (5) being detachably connected by a common support (6, 7).