Reusable Pallet Wrapping Cart with Insertable Arms

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Solution Overview

Problem

Applying reusable pallet wrapping devices is tedious and requires more manpower due to the challenge of positioning and maintaining the wrapping device while fastening fasteners, making the process longer and more labor-intensive.

Innovation Solution

A cart with lower arms that insert into pallet openings and a wrapping device holder with foldable panels and pegs for easy attachment and application of reusable wrapping devices, allowing for efficient positioning and securing of the wrapping device around pallet loads.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If reusable wrapping devices are applied manually with traditional methods, then the wrapping device can be positioned and fastened, but the process is tedious and requires more manpower and time

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of positioning and fastening wrapping deviceVSAvoidtime and manpower required for applying wrapping device

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The wrapping device is divided into separate functional components: a wrap body with multiple fasteners, a holder for positioning, and a cart with lower arms for support. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and assembled efficiently during application.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The holder acts as an intermediary device between the operator and the wrapping device. It pre-positions the wrap body and fasteners in the correct orientation, making the fastening process simpler and faster while reducing manual manipulation requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If multiple fasteners are used to secure the wrapping device, then the wrapping becomes more secure, but the fastening process becomes more complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity of wrapping device attachmentVSAvoidcomplexity of fastening process

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple fasteners are pre-attached to the wrap body before application. The holder pre-positions these fasteners in the correct orientation and location, so that during application, the fasteners simply need to be engaged with the pallet structure rather than manually positioned and attached.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The holder combines multiple positioning functions into a single device: it holds the wrap body, positions multiple fasteners, and guides the entire assembly during application. This merging reduces the overall complexity despite using multiple fasteners.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the wrapping device is positioned manually while fastening, then flexibility is maintained, but maintaining position during fastening is challenging and reduces efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility in positioning wrapping deviceVSAvoidefficiency of wrapping application process

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The holder serves as a mediator that maintains the wrapping device in the correct position throughout the fastening process. It provides structural support and positioning guidance, allowing the operator to focus on fastening without continuously adjusting the wrap body position.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The cart with lower arms provides self-positioning capability by inserting into pallet openings to establish the correct height and position. This self-service positioning reduces the need for manual adjustment during the fastening process while maintaining adaptability to different pallet configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11498733B2Apparatus and methods for applying reusable wrapping device on palletized materials

Publication Date: 2022.11.15 WANG HUALONG

AI summary

Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to apparatus and methods for applying reusable wrapping device on goods to be transported on a transportation carrier, such as a pallet. More particularly, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a cart and wrapping device holder assembly for applying reusable pallet wrapping devices over palletized materials.