Pallet Transfer Apparatus Handle Pulling Folding Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hand pallet transfer apparatuses occupy large volumes when not in use, making them inconvenient to store and transfer due to their fixed shape and size.
Innovation Solution
A pallet transfer apparatus with a handle pulling type folding structure, featuring adjustable vertical support units, a horizontal bar-shaped handle, and an elastic member that unlocks the locked state upon handle pulling, allowing for easy folding and storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the pallet transfer apparatus uses a fixed structure, then it provides stable support for pallets, but it occupies large space when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus is divided into multiple support units (first and second support units) that can be segmented and folded relative to each other. The connection bar connects these units in a way that allows them to be separated and reconfigured, enabling the apparatus to transition from an extended stable structure to a compact folded structure for storage.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus incorporates dynamic elements including rotatable connection bars and movable handle units that allow the structure to change its configuration. The connection bar can rotate to change the angle between support units, and the handle unit can move between extended and retracted positions, enabling transformation from a stable working structure to a compact storage form.
2Strength
If the pallet transfer apparatus has a large volume structure, then it can support pallets effectively, but it requires large storage space when not used
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus employs a nesting principle where the handle unit can be retracted into the space between the support units when folded. The connection bar rotates to allow the handle unit to nest within the overall structure, minimizing the external volume required for storage while maintaining the structural integrity and load-bearing capacity when deployed.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic connection bar allows the apparatus to maintain its load-bearing geometry when in use while collapsing into a compact configuration for storage. The rotatable joint enables the structure to transition between these two states, preserving strength during operation and minimizing volume during storage.
3Volume of moving object
If the pallet transfer apparatus uses a folding structure, then it reduces storage space, but it requires additional components and complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The folding capability is achieved through segmentation of the apparatus into discrete support units connected by a connection bar. This modular segmentation allows each unit to remain relatively simple in structure while the overall system gains folding capability through the standardized connection interface between segments.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic connection bar serves as a multi-functional element that simultaneously provides structural support, enables folding motion, and connects multiple support units. By consolidating these functions into a single dynamic component, the overall structural complexity is managed despite the added folding capability.
4Stability of the object's composition
If the handle is fixed in position, then the structure remains stable, but the height cannot be adjusted for different operations
Solution Approach 1:
The handle unit is designed with dynamic movement capability along the connection bar, allowing it to be positioned at different heights while maintaining structural stability. The movable handle can slide or rotate along the connection bar to achieve different operational heights, and the connection bar's rigid structure ensures stability is maintained regardless of the handle's position.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle unit is segmented from the main support structure, allowing it to move independently while remaining connected through the connection bar. This segmentation enables the handle to be repositioned for different operations without compromising the stability of the overall support structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient folding and storage of the apparatus when not in use, minimizing space requirements and enhancing usability by allowing for adjustable height and simple operation.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic member which is provided at the support frame
Data Source
AI summary
A pallet transfer apparatus with a handle pulling type folding structure includes a moving body unit which includes a pair of deformed fitting type horizontal support units which are arranged parallel at regular intervals and is configured to move by loading a pallet on a pair of the horizontal support units; a height adjusting body unit which includes a pair of vertical support units which are connected in a vertical direction from each of a pair of the horizontal support units, wherein the heights of the vertical support units can be adjusted; and a folding adjusting unit which includes a horizontal bar-shaped handle connected to the top of each of a pair of the vertical support units.