Modular Extendable Trolley for Variable Industrial Bin Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing trolleys struggle to maintain stability and safety when transporting industrial bins of varying dimensions, as they are not easily adaptable in size or direction, posing challenges for personnel handling and requiring multiple trolley types for different sizes.
Innovation Solution
A modular extendable trolley with integrated mechanisms such as worm screw systems and articulated rod-crank systems allows for easy adjustment in both dimensions, enabling versatile configurations and efficient handling of industrial bins of multiple sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If standard-sized trolleys are used to transport larger MDRs, then the trolley can accommodate larger objects, but the stability and safety of the MDRs deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The trolley incorporates extendable side panels and adjustable platforms that can dynamically adapt to the dimensions of the MDR being transported. This dynamic adjustment allows the trolley to optimize its configuration for each specific load, ensuring proper support and stability while accommodating various sizes of industrial bins.
Solution Approach 2:
The trolley is divided into modular components including extendable side panels, adjustable platforms, and interchangeable modules. This segmentation allows the structure to be reconfigured based on the specific dimensions of the MDR, providing customized support and maintaining stability for different load sizes.
2Ease of manufacture
If fixed-dimension trolleys are used for multiple MDR sizes, then manufacturing and operation are simplified, but adaptability to different dimensions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The trolley employs modular components that can be easily assembled and disassembled. The extendable side panels, adjustable platforms, and interchangeable modules are designed as separate units that simplify manufacturing while enabling flexible configuration to match various MDR dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The trolley is designed as a universal platform capable of transporting MDRs of various sizes through its adjustable and extendable features. The same base structure serves multiple functions by accommodating different load configurations, eliminating the need for multiple specialized trolleys.
3Reliability
If multiple trolley types are purchased for different MDR sizes, then each trolley is optimized for its specific size, but investment cost and storage requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single trolley platform with extendable and adjustable components replaces the need for multiple specialized trolleys. The universal design maintains reliability for different MDR sizes while reducing the total quantity of equipment required.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic adjustability of the trolley allows one unit to perform the functions of multiple fixed-size trolleys, optimizing resource utilization while maintaining the reliability needed for different load configurations.
Data Source
AI summary
A modular extendable trolley (100) including a front module (1) of a loading and unloading floor, a rear module (2) of the loading and unloading floor, a connection module (3) between the front module (1) and the rear module (2), four wheels (4, 40, 4′, 40′) for the movement of the trolley, a drawbar (10) to give direction to the trolley, a tow hook (11) for hooking an additional trolley into a train of trolleys, wherein the front module (1) and the rear module (2) of the loading and unloading floor comprise extensible side portions (1′, 1″, 2′, 2″) and the connection module (3) comprises a longitudinal portion (3′) extendable to vary the dimensions of the trolley (100) itself.