Detachable Powered Board Bracket for Heavy-Load Haulers

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Solution Overview

Problem

Haulers such as wagons and carts struggle with moving heavy loads due to the lack of a power source, making the process difficult and inefficient.

Innovation Solution

A hauling vehicle equipped with a detachable power source, such as a motorized skateboard, that can be easily connected to the hauler for powered movement, and a bracket that allows for secure storage of the power source when not in use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a power source is added to the hauler to enable powered movement of heavy loads, then the hauling capability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehauling capabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The hauling system is divided into separate modular components: a hauler body and a detachable powered board. This segmentation allows the power source to be added only when needed for heavy loads, improving hauling capability while avoiding permanent complexity in the basic hauler structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The powered board serves multiple functions: it provides propulsion for heavy loads, can be detached for storage protection, and the bracket system allows the same structure to accommodate both powered and unpowered operation modes, enhancing versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If the power source is permanently attached to the hauler, then the powered movement is more stable, but the ease of storage and protection worsens

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepowered movement stabilityVSAvoidstorage convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The connection between the powered board and hauler is dynamic rather than fixed. The bracket system allows the powered board to be securely attached during operation for stable powered movement, and easily detached when not in use for protected storage, adapting to different operational states.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The power source (powered board) is extracted from the permanent structure of the hauler. It can be removed and stored separately in protected environments away from the elements, while the hauler itself can be stored outside without the power source vulnerable to weather damage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Productivity

If the powered board is always connected to the hauler, then the productivity is maintained, but the loss of time for setup and teardown increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehauling efficiencyVSAvoidsetup and teardown time

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket system is pre-configured on both the hauler and powered board, allowing for rapid connection and disconnection without complex assembly procedures. This preliminary preparation minimizes setup and teardown time while maintaining productivity when the powered configuration is needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12441229B1Hauling vehicle and method of use

Publication Date: 2025.10.14 BONAWANDT CRAIG RAYMOND

AI summary

A hauling vehicle includes (1) a hauler having a bed, (2) a powered board having a body, four wheels, a rechargeable battery, and a remote controller, and (3) a bracket which removably connects the powered board to the hauler so that the body of powered board is disposed below the bed of hauler. After use, the powered board can be easily disconnected from the hauler and stored in a safe protected location.