Modular Plate-Goods Rack Structure for Compact Return Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing transport and storage racks for plate-shaped goods, such as windows and glass panes, are expensive, require significant storage space, and are not easily adaptable for return transport due to their complex designs and material usage, limiting their cost-effectiveness and flexibility.
Innovation Solution
A transport rack system comprising two support elements with a standing strip that can be removably attached to a base plate, connected by a crossbar with adjustable slots for stability and ease of assembly, allowing for cost-effective production and disassembly, enabling compact return transport and use with single-use pallets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If complex transport racks with joints and profiled steel are used, then structural stability is improved, but manufacturing cost and storage space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The transport rack is divided into separate components: support elements, standing strips, and crossbars that can be independently manufactured and assembled. This segmentation simplifies each individual component while maintaining overall structural stability through their coordinated assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional elements are combined into simple plate structures. The support elements serve as both structural supports and mounting surfaces, while the standing strips integrate the functions of vertical support and connection interfaces, reducing the need for separate joint components.
2Reliability
If traditional transport racks with welded fastening means are used, then fixation to pallets is improved, but adaptability to different pallet types deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The standing strips are designed with universal attachment capabilities that can accommodate different pallet types and configurations. The removable fastening means can be adapted to various pallet structures, making the transport rack system versatile across different shipping platforms while maintaining reliable fixation.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening system transitions from fixed welded connections to removable and adjustable attachments. This dynamic approach allows the same support element to be securely fixed to different pallet types by adjusting the positioning and method of attachment, rather than requiring custom-welded solutions for each pallet type.
3Strength
If heavy-duty transport racks are used, then load-bearing capacity is improved, but return transport cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The transport rack is segmented into modular components that can be disassembled after use. This allows the heavy load-bearing elements to be separated from the base plate and pallet, enabling more efficient return transport where only the essential support elements need to be transported back for reuse, while the pallets can be returned empty or with lighter loads.
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AI summary
A transport rack and/or storage rack for standing transport and/or standing storage of plate-shaped goods, such as windows or doors, includes at least two support elements. A standing strip is arranged on a first end of each of the support elements and is removably fastenable, resting on a floor plate. The support elements are connected to each other by at least one crossbar placed on the support elements and the standing strip is aligned perpendicularly to the crossbar. The support elements are single or multi-part plates, having two leaning edges approaching each other at an acute angle away from a base side arranged on the standing strip.