Pivoting Stop Element for Transport Vehicle Transverse Securing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing transport vehicle designs, particularly truck trailers, face complexities in handling and coupling transverse safety devices due to the need for specialized connections and adapters, which can lead to cumbersome and non-compatible systems when dealing with differently designed longitudinal struts.
Innovation Solution
A transport vehicle design featuring a counter-hook mechanism that allows for adjustable positioning and secure fixing of the transverse safety device on longitudinal struts, with a pivoting stop element and latching system to accommodate various strut shapes and sizes, enabling easy and reliable attachment of transverse securing means.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a hook is used to engage the longitudinal strut, then the stop device can be fixed to the strut, but the stop element cannot be properly positioned for coupling the transverse securing means
Solution Approach 1:
The stop element is designed to be pivotable relative to the hook, transforming from a static component to a dynamic one. This allows the stop element to be positioned in different orientations - during coupling it can be pivoted away to provide access, and during operation it returns to its functional position, thereby simplifying the coupling operation without adding complex positioning mechanisms.
2Reliability
If the transverse securing device is under tension, then it provides secure fixation, but the hook and stop element become difficult to detach
Solution Approach 1:
The stop device is divided into two functional parts: the hook that engages the longitudinal strut and the stop element that couples the transverse securing means. This segmentation allows the stop element to be independently manipulated - it can be pivoted away from the hook to facilitate detachment even when the transverse securing device remains under tension, thereby maintaining reliability while improving ease of operation.
3Reliability
If specialized adapters are used for keyhole openings, then secure connection is achieved, but the coupling process becomes cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The stop element is designed with a universal coupling interface that can accommodate different types of transverse securing means without requiring specialized adapters. The pivotable design and standardized opening allow various securing devices to be coupled in a uniform manner, eliminating the need for keyhole adapters and reducing coupling time while maintaining connection security.
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AI summary
The object of the invention is a transport vehicle, in particular a semi-trailer truck, with a cargo space (1, 3, 4, 5) enclosed by side walls (1, 4, 5), a transport area (3), and optionally a roof area, and with at least one transverse securing device (8, 9; 10, 9) with end-side stop devices (9) for positionally variable attachment of a transverse securing element (8, 10) to opposing longitudinal struts (7) of the side walls (1). Each stop device (9) has a hook (11) extending over the associated longitudinal strut (7) and a stop element (13) for coupling with the transverse securing element (8, 10). According to the invention, the stop element (13) is designed to pivot towards and away from the hook (11) attached to the longitudinal strut (7).