Collapsible Pipe Trailer With Lift and Brake for Coil Handling
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for loading and unloading coils of flexible pipe require excessive manual labor and additional equipment, making the process inefficient and labor-intensive, especially due to the large and heavy nature of the coils.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible trailer system equipped with a lifting mechanism and a braking mechanism, which allows for the raising and lowering of coils or reels, facilitating easier deployment and unloading by reducing manual labor and enhancing operational efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional methods are used to load and unload coils of pipe, then the coils can be transported, but excessive manual labor and additional equipment are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the loading, transporting, and unloading functions into a single integrated trailer system. The trailer frame with drum assembly merges the transport vehicle and handling equipment into one unit, eliminating the need for separate cranes or forklifts that would otherwise be required to handle the heavy coils.
Solution Approach 2:
The trailer system performs its own loading and unloading operations without requiring external heavy equipment. The drum assembly rotates to automatically feed the coil onto the trailer during loading and to pay out the coil during unloading, making the system self-sufficient and eliminating manual labor requirements.
2Productivity
If heavy coils of pipe are handled manually, then transportation is possible, but the process becomes labor-intensive and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical handling with an automated mechanical system. The drum assembly with rotation mechanism automatically winds the coil during loading and pays it out during unloading, substituting human physical effort with a automated mechanical system that increases productivity while reducing manual labor to minimal operational controls.
3Ease of operation
If extra equipment is used for handling coils, then loading and unloading can be accomplished, but operational efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The trailer is designed as a multi-functional unit that can load, transport, and unload coils all in one operation. The drum assembly serves multiple purposes: it acts as a support structure during transport, a winding mechanism during loading, and a payout mechanism during unloading. This universality eliminates the need for multiple specialized equipment and sequential operations, thereby reducing operational time while maintaining full handling capability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system significantly reduces the need for manual labor and extra equipment, enabling safer and more efficient handling and deployment of heavy coils, improving operational efficiency and reducing the risk of accidents.
Implementation Method 1
a lifting mechanism coupled to the collapsible trailer frame. The lifting mechanism is configured to raise or lower a coil of pipe or a reel of pipe
Implementation Method 2
a braking mechanism configured to apply a braking force to the drum assembly or the reel of pipe
Data Source
AI summary
A system includes a collapsible trailer frame and a lifting mechanism coupled to the collapsible trailer frame. The lifting mechanism is configured to raise or lower a coil of pipe or a reel of pipe. The system also includes a braking mechanism.