Modular Wheeled Transport System for Heavy Load Maneuvering
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing loading and transporting solutions are inefficient, requiring multiple people to handle heavy loads, and often involve bulky, expensive, and complex devices that do not fully address the needs of industries and consumers.
Innovation Solution
A wheeled modular transportation system with a loading, unloading, and transportation device that includes modular attachments for reconfiguration, allowing a single person to transport heavy loads up to 1,000 lbs. and load them onto a vehicle, with enhanced stability and maneuverability on various terrains.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If tailgate lift devices are permanently installed at the rear end of a vehicle, then loading and unloading heavy items into the vehicle is facilitated, but the device becomes bulky, unsightly, expensive, and complex to install, operate and maintain
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the loading function into separate components: a portable intermediate device for gathering loads and a vehicle-mounted lift for final loading. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, reducing overall complexity while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
An intermediate loading device serves as a mediator between the ground and the vehicle lift. This intermediate device consolidates multiple small loads into a single platform, reducing the number of loading operations required and simplifying the overall process.
2Ease of operation
If portable devices such as carts and platform-type trolleys are used, then maneuverability is improved, but weight capacity is limited and configurations are pre-set and non-flexible
Solution Approach 1:
The intermediate device features adjustable components including height-adjustable handles and configurable platform arrangements. These dynamic adjustments allow the device to adapt to different load types and user needs while maintaining easy maneuverability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs universal coupling mechanisms that allow different platform configurations to be attached to the same base device. This multi-functionality enables a single base unit to serve multiple purposes across different applications and terrains.
3Force
If multiple people are used to transport heavy loads manually, then weight capacity is increased, but labor costs and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple loading operations into a single consolidated platform. By combining several small loads onto one intermediate platform, the system reduces the total number of trips and handling operations, thereby improving time efficiency while maintaining high weight capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The intermediate device enables continuous loading operations by allowing multiple items to be loaded simultaneously onto a single platform. This continuity eliminates the stop-start nature of individual item loading, reducing total operation time while handling heavy weights.
Data Source
AI summary
A modular transportation system including a transportation module with loading features, and methods of use. The transportation module comprising: a frame member having a front and a rear opposing ends, wherein the front end comprising an overhang member having an overhang portion protruding downwardly below the frame member; the overhang portion having at least one approach wheel; a base member comprising a plurality of ground wheels; a lifting assembly connected between the base member and the frame member; the lifting assembly configured to lift and lower the frame member relative to the base member; and a leg member comprising a leg body and at least one loading wheel; the leg body having a first end and a second end; the first end connected to the frame member; and the loading wheel connected to the second end. A cart and work cells reconfigure the system for specialty purposes.