Portable Electric Ramp for Unaligned Surface Cargo Transport

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mobile lift technologies are inadequate for efficiently transporting cargo between inclined surfaces, as they lack a portable and electrically powered solution that can effectively bridge elevation differences between unaligned horizontal surfaces.

Innovation Solution

A portable, electrically powered transport apparatus comprising a mechanical structure that forms a ramp, consisting of pedestal structures, a track structure, a winch structure, and a control circuit, which converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to change the elevation of cargo between two horizontal surfaces with different elevations, using suction cups for secure attachment and pulley systems for motive force.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a portable, electrically powered transport apparatus is used to bridge elevation differences between unaligned horizontal surfaces, then the efficiency and security of cargo transportation is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecargo transportation securityVSAvoidapparatus structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The apparatus is divided into multiple pedestal structures that can be independently positioned and adjusted. Each pedestal supports a portion of the track structure, allowing the system to be assembled in modular sections to match the specific elevation differences and alignment requirements of the cargo transport scenario.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The track structure serves as an intermediary element connecting the pedestal structures and facilitating cargo movement. The winch structure acts as a mediator to provide controlled motive force, enabling secure cargo transportation while managing the complexity through specialized functional components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a temporary, adjustable ramp structure is formed to bridge elevation differences, then the adaptability to different surfaces is improved, but the structural stability may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesurface alignment adaptabilityVSAvoidramp structure stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The pedestal structures are designed to be adjustable and repositionable, allowing the ramp configuration to dynamically adapt to different elevation differences and surface alignments. The track structure can be configured in various arrangements to match the specific geometric requirements of the application while maintaining structural integrity through proper engineering design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Productivity

If electrical energy is converted to mechanical energy to change cargo elevation, then the productivity of cargo transport is improved, but the energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecargo transport efficiencyVSAvoidelectrical energy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The apparatus replaces manual or conventional mechanical lifting methods with an electrically powered winch system. The winch structure converts electrical energy to controlled mechanical force, enabling automated and efficient cargo elevation changes while providing precise control over the transport process to optimize energy utilization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables efficient and secure transportation of cargo between inclined surfaces by forming a temporary, adjustable ramp that bridges elevation differences, utilizing electrical energy to power the winch system and ensure stable and controlled movement.

Implementation Method 1

The portable transport apparatus is an electrically powered device. The portable transport apparatus converts electrical energy into mechanical energy used to change the elevation of the cargo between the first horizontal surface and the second horizontal surface.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectrical energy to mechanical energy conversion:

Implementation Method 2

using suction cups for secure attachment and pulley systems for motive force

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPulley: Pulley

Implementation Method 3

using suction cups for secure attachment

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSuction: Suction

Data Source

PatentUS11772936B1Portable transport apparatus

Publication Date: 2023.10.03 SINGH TINO

AI summary

The portable transport apparatus is a mechanical structure. The portable transport apparatus forms a ramp. The portable transport apparatus is a portable structure. The portable transport apparatus is a temporary structure. The portable transport apparatus transports cargo between a first horizontal surface and a second horizontal surface. By unaligned is meant that the elevation of the first horizontal surface is different from the elevation of the second horizontal surface. The portable transport apparatus is an electrically powered device. The portable transport apparatus converts electrical energy into mechanical energy used to change the elevation of the cargo between the first horizontal surface and the second horizontal surface.