Modular Trailer Wall Assembly With Adjustable Load Partitioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing utility trailer solutions fail to securely contain and organize loose loads, provide limited load tie-down options, and often require permanent or insecure attachment methods, lacking versatility and adaptability to different trailer sizes and loads.
Innovation Solution
A modular trailer wall system made of aluminum with detachable and adjustable partitions, tie-downs, and brackets that attach to existing trailer structures, allowing secure containment and organization of loads, with minimal tooling required for installation and removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If modular walls are made from wood materials, then ease of manufacture is improved, but durability and weather resistance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies composite materials by combining aluminum framing structure with wood or composite panel faces. The aluminum frame provides structural strength, corrosion resistance, and durability, while the wood or composite panels provide aesthetic appeal and ease of manufacture. This composite construction resolves the contradiction by leveraging the strengths of both materials.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes extruded aluminum profiles with specifically engineered cross-sectional geometries that incorporate built-in attachment features. By changing the structural parameters of the aluminum extrusions to include integrated mounting mechanisms, the system achieves both ease of assembly and enhanced durability without requiring additional fasteners or complex installation procedures.
2Stability of the object's composition
If walls are permanently attached to the trailer deck, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability and ease of removal deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system employs dynamically adjustable connections that can transition between locked and unlocked states. The extruded aluminum profiles include integrated attachment features that securely lock the walls to the trailer deck during transport, then can be quickly released for removal or reconfiguration. This dynamic attachment mechanism resolves the contradiction by providing both stability during use and adaptability for reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall system is divided into modular panel sections that can be independently attached and detached. Each panel features standardized connection points that allow for stable attachment when assembled, but enable easy removal and reconfiguration. The segmented design resolves the contradiction by allowing the system to be stable when needed while maintaining adaptability through modular reconfigurability.
3Device complexity
If tie-down options are limited to basic configurations, then device complexity is reduced, but load security deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The extruded aluminum wall profiles are designed with multiple integrated functions: structural support, attachment to trailer deck, panel-to-panel connection, and built-in load tie-down capabilities. The same extrusion that provides structural integrity also incorporates attachment features and tie-down points, eliminating the need for separate components. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by providing comprehensive load security without increasing device complexity.
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AI summary
A modular trailer wall system for containing loads. The trailer system is detachably attached to a deck of a utility trailer, the deck and wall system being adapted to be towed by a vehicle. The wall system has two side walls extending upwardly from the pair of lateral edges of the deck. A front wall extends upwardly from the leading edge of the deck. A removable, adjustably located partition extends upwardly from the deck. The removable partition is adapted to extend between the two side walls at a position that lies above or ahead of the trailing edge of the deck. Locking mechanisms detachably attach the removable partition in its upright position to one or more of the side walls. Attachment mechanisms detachably secure the wall system to the deck.