Rotatable Base for Vertical Bin Orientation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for setting up and orienting large objects like bins and tanks at work sites are inefficient, particularly when dealing with granular materials, as they require manual maneuvering to position outlet ports correctly, which is cumbersome and often obstructed by other equipment, and do not allow for flexible conduit configurations.
Innovation Solution
A transportable apparatus with a rotatable base that allows the main body to be raised to a vertical orientation and rotated to position the outlet port at a desired location, enabling flexible orientation and efficient material dispensing without the need for extensive manual maneuvering.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the bin is raised to vertical orientation on a fixed trailer, then the bin can be transported and set up at work site, but the outlet port orientation is fixed and cannot be adjusted to desired location
Solution Approach 1:
The base is made rotatable about a vertical axis, transforming the fixed orientation system into a dynamic one. This allows the bin to be rotated to different orientations after being raised vertically, enabling the outlet port to be positioned at any desired location around the bin without requiring complex trailer maneuvering.
2Ease of operation
If manual maneuvering is used to position outlet port, then orientation can be adjusted, but the process is cumbersome and obstructed by other equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable base enables the bin to be self-oriented after vertical raising. The bin's own weight and structure are utilized to facilitate rotation about the vertical axis, eliminating the need for external manual maneuvering or complex positioning operations that would be obstructed by other equipment.
3Area of stationary object
If the bin is transported horizontally on trailer, then transport is simplified, but the ground area occupied at work site is maximized
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into two functional segments: the trailer for horizontal transport and the rotatable base for vertical positioning and orientation. This segmentation allows the bin to be transported horizontally on the trailer and then raised vertically on the rotatable base, minimizing ground footprint while simplifying the raising operation through the base's rotational capability.
Data Source
AI summary
A transportable apparatus has a main body configured to be transported in a horizontal orientation, and then raised to a vertical orientation in a working position. A base is mounted on the bottom end of the main body such that the main body rests on the base in the working position, and such that the base is carried at a rear end of the main body when the main body is in a horizontal transport position supported on. The base is rotatable about a vertical base axis such that the main body can be rotated with respect to the base about the base axis. A frame and wheels can be pivotally attached to the main body to transport the main body and then be stored in a vertical orientation along a wall of the man body in the working position.