Roller Deck Barrier with Insertable Locks for Load Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for securing objects on roller decks, such as castor decks, fail to provide effective barriers that consider occupational safety and ergonomics, leading to potential movement and instability of objects.
Innovation Solution
A device with securing devices that include insertion sections and support sections, along with a connecting mechanism, is used to create a barrier by engaging with the openings in the roller deck, allowing positive locking and mechanical connection between securing devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If roller elements are used to enable smooth movement of objects, then movement efficiency is improved, but object stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier device is divided into multiple independent securing devices that can be individually inserted into openings in the roller deck. Each securing device operates independently to provide localized restraint while allowing the overall roller deck system to maintain its smooth movement capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The securing devices act as intermediary elements between the roller deck and the objects being transported. These intermediaries engage with the roller deck openings to provide stability without interfering with the rollers' ability to facilitate smooth movement.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a barrier is provided to restrict object movement, then object stability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The securing devices are designed to be dynamically insertable and removable through the openings in the roller deck. This dynamic capability allows the barrier to be deployed when needed while maintaining ease of operation during normal transport activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design of individual securing devices allows for selective deployment. Operators can insert or remove individual securing devices as needed, maintaining ease of operation while providing stability when required.
3Stability of the object's composition
If securing devices are inserted into openings to create barrier, then object stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier system is segmented into multiple identical or standardized securing devices that can be independently inserted into openings. This segmentation simplifies the overall design by using repeated modular units rather than a single complex structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The securing devices are designed with universal applicability to fit standard openings in the roller deck. This universality reduces device complexity by using standardized components that can be deployed across multiple locations without requiring custom designs.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device (1) for providing a barrier for objects (200) resting on a roller deck (100), wherein the roller deck (100) has a loading surface (102) provided with openings (104), wherein roller elements (106) for supporting the objects (200) protrude from the openings (104), and wherein the roller elements (106) are each rotatably arranged about a vertical axis (108) and about a horizontal axis (110), the device (1) comprising at least two locking devices (10), each having an insertion section (20) for insertion into one of the openings (104) of the roller deck (100) and a support section (26) for resting on an area of the loading surface (102) surrounding the opening (104), and a connecting device (50) for providing a mechanical connection between two locking devices (10) of the at least two locking devices (10).