Modular Transport Frame Preventing Slippage of Elongated Elements
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing transport methods for elongated construction elements, such as beams and props, pose safety risks due to the potential for elements to slip during movement, and existing transport devices are bulky, costly, and inefficient in space usage.
Innovation Solution
A modular transport device comprising end modules with vertical main posts and horizontal support crosspieces, equipped with main and auxiliary closure walls to prevent slippage, and lifting members for crane handling, allowing adaptation to different lengths and stable stacking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If elongated elements are strapped together with several cables for transport, then they can be transported together on a transport truck, but there is a risk that an elongated element could slip during movement and escape from the strapping
Solution Approach 1:
The transport device is divided into modular components: end modules with vertical posts and horizontal support cross members, closing modules with closing walls, and support modules. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function - the closing walls prevent slippage while the modular structure enables easy assembly and adaptation to different element lengths
Solution Approach 2:
The transport device introduces an intermediary structure between the elongated elements and the transport truck. Instead of directly strapping elements to the truck bed, the device provides a dedicated platform with closing walls that physically contain the elements, eliminating the slippage risk associated with cable strapping
2Reliability
If a closed transport box is used to prevent slippage, then operator safety is improved, but the device has a large footprint and high manufacturing and use cost
Solution Approach 1:
Rather than using a single large closed box, the invention segments the containment structure into end modules and closing modules that can be assembled only when needed. The closing walls are positioned only at the ends of the elongated elements, providing slip prevention with minimal material and smaller footprint
Solution Approach 2:
The transport device transitions from a static closed box to a dynamic modular structure that can be assembled and disassembled. The closing modules can be positioned or removed based on the length and type of elements being transported, allowing the footprint to adapt to the actual needs rather than always occupying maximum space
3Reliability
If a closed transport box is used to prevent slippage, then operator safety is improved, but the manufacturing and use cost is high due to large unused volume
Solution Approach 1:
The closing walls are segmented into closing modules that only enclose the necessary volume around the elongated elements. This eliminates the large unused volume of a complete closed box while maintaining slip prevention functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The modular components can be disassembled and stored compactly when not in use, recovering the space that would otherwise be occupied by a permanent closed box structure. The device is discarded only when needed for transport, not as a continuous occupying structure
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AI summary
Transport device (1) configured to transport a plurality of elongated elements (9), the transport device (1) being modular and comprising a first end module (2A) and a second end module (2B) connected by a first closure module (6A) and a second closure module (6B), each end module (2A, 2B) comprising two vertical main posts (20) connected by a horizontal support crosspiece (21) so as to define a support plane (P1) and a frame (3) connected to the main posts (20), the frame (3) comprising at least one main closure wall (35) defining a stop plane (P2), parallel to the support plane (P1) and offset from the support plane (P1), to prevent an elongated element (9) from leaving the transport device (1) during movement of the transport device (1), each closure module (6A, 6B) having the shape of an elongated frame with two horizontal rails (61),each horizontal rail (61) being terminated at its ends by connecting members (63), each main post (20) comprising at least two connecting members (23) configured to cooperate with the connecting members of one of the closing modules (6A, 6B).,