Retractable Partition Hook and Support for Stable Space Division
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing retractable interior partitions for transport vehicles face challenges in occupying minimal space, maintaining effective blocking in both division and retracted positions, and providing adequate thermal insulation and humidity control, especially during transport vibrations.
Innovation Solution
A retractable compartmentalization system with a pivoting partition that includes a handling and blocking mechanism featuring a support for the division position and a hook for the retracted position, where the hook is retractable into the partition's thickness, allowing for easy control and minimizing space usage, combined with a complementary socket and spring mechanisms for secure positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the partition is made retractable against the ceiling to save space, then the space occupation is reduced, but the partition becomes unstable and vibrates during transport
Solution Approach 1:
The partition system employs dynamic positioning capabilities, allowing the partition to be retracted against the ceiling when not in use to minimize space occupation. The system transitions between extended (stable) and retracted (space-saving) positions based on operational needs, resolving the contradiction between space efficiency and stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The partition's position parameter is changed between two states: extended position for stability during transport and retracted position for space saving. The controlled movement mechanism enables parameter transformation while maintaining stability in both positions through proper engagement with ceiling and floor structures.
2Volume of moving object
If the lock is made retractable to reduce space occupation, then the device complexity is reduced, but the blocking effectiveness in division position is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is extracted from the partition body and integrated into the ceiling structure. The lock engages with complementary elements on both the partition and ceiling, allowing the partition to be securely locked in the division position while remaining retractable against the ceiling when not in use, thus maintaining both blocking effectiveness and space efficiency.
3Ease of operation
If the hook is made accessible from both sides for easy control, then the ease of operation is improved, but the hook occupies additional space when retracted
Solution Approach 1:
A control cable or rod acts as an intermediary element, transmitting the operator's input from one side of the partition to the hook mechanism on the other side. This allows the hook to be controlled from either side of the partition while maintaining a compact design that minimizes space occupation when retracted.
4Ease of operation
If the partition is made lightweight for easy handling, then the ease of operation is improved, but the thermal insulation and humidity control are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The partition employs composite construction combining lightweight structural elements with thermal insulation layers. The frame provides structural strength and ease of handling, while integrated insulation panels maintain thermal and humidity control performance, resolving the contradiction between weight and insulation effectiveness.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system simplifies handling between division and retracted positions, ensures secure blocking in both states, reduces space occupation, and maintains thermal and humidity control, enhancing usability and safety in transport vehicles.
Implementation Method 1
spring mechanisms for secure positioning
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AI summary
A retractable compartmentation system, comprising a partition and a pivoting means. The system includes a support (511) adopting an extended position in which the support (511) can be supported against a second wall of the space or leaving the partition movable, and also a hook (320) for holding the distal part of the partition to the first wall, relative to the pivoting means, when it is in the retracted position, the hook (320) adopting a fixed position under the action of an operator engaging the hook in a grip on the first wall to hold the partition in the retracted position, and adopting a release position under the action of an operator pulling a control accessible on the face of the partition opposite the hook.The hook is connected to the support by a connecting rod which brings the support into the extended position by retracting the hook, and conversely extracts the hook from the thickness of the partition by retracting the support, the control of the hook comprising a traction means in flexible material mounted sliding in a slot in the partition to follow the hook during its extraction and disappear during its retraction.