Parcel Load Carrier Locking Structure for Stable Superstructure Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing logistics systems for transporting parceled goods lack stability and ease of assembly, particularly in ensuring the superstructure remains securely attached to the dolly during transport.
Innovation Solution
A logistics system featuring a load carrier with locking protuberances and a superstructure with receptive cavities, along with vertical and horizontal locking interfaces, to securely attach and prevent displacement of the superstructure relative to the dolly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the superstructure is attached to the dolly using existing methods, then assembly is simple, but stability and resistance to lateral displacement are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is segmented into multiple locking protuberances distributed around the perimeter of the deck, each engaging with corresponding recesses in the superstructure. This segmentation provides stable attachment at multiple points while keeping each individual locking element simple in design.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking system engages in multiple dimensions: locking protuberances extend vertically from the deck surface and engage with recesses in the superstructure, preventing lateral displacement while maintaining simple horizontal assembly. The vertical dimension of the locking protuberances adds stability without complicating the horizontal assembly process.
2Ease of manufacture
If the superstructure is made from sheet material for ease of manufacture, then manufacturing is simple, but structural strength and support capability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The superstructure is constructed from sheet material that forms rigid panels and structural elements. The sheet material is shaped into a three-dimensional superstructure with vertical walls and horizontal surfaces that provide structural strength while maintaining the manufacturing advantages of using sheet material.
Solution Approach 2:
The superstructure combines sheet material with the rigid locking protuberances and recesses to create a composite structure. The sheet material provides the main body and branding surface, while the integrated locking features provide structural connection points, together achieving both ease of manufacture and sufficient strength.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the superstructure extends along the load carrying surface for branding purposes, then advertising capability is improved, but resistance to lateral displacement is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The superstructure is segmented into a branding section that extends along the load carrying surface and a locking section with recesses positioned at the perimeter. This segmentation allows the branding area to provide advertising capability while the separate locking recesses maintain structural stability and resistance to lateral displacement.
Data Source
AI summary
A novel logistics system (1000) featuring a load carrier (100) and a cooperating superstructure (200) is proposed for transporting parcels. The load carrier has a deck (110) with a top load carrying surface (111) and a flank (112). The load carrier also has a plurality of locking protuberances (114) that extend from and are arranged spaced apart from one another on the load carrying surface (111) of the deck (110). The superstructure is a merchandising unit that is made of sheet material. The superstructure has first section (230) which is configured to extend from the load carrying surface (111) of the load carrier (100). The superstructure also has a plurality of receptive cavities (221) for receiving the respective plurality of locking protuberances (114) of the load carrier (100).