Securing beams and shortenable straps for columnar containers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Columnar transport containers face challenges in securing loads during transport due to bulk materials behaving like fluids, leading to potential tipping, slipping, and damage to the containers, with existing solutions often being costly or causing damage to the containers.
Innovation Solution
A loading unit arrangement featuring column-shaped transport containers on rectangular pallets with securing beams and shortenable securing means that are aligned to secure the containers against displacement and tipping, using a combination of fixed and adjustable securing elements to distribute force effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If known securing methods use specially manufactured fasteners, then the securing effectiveness is improved, but the cost increases greatly and the complexity of the device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The securing system is divided into modular components: transport pallets with integrated securing beams, and separate shortenable securing means. This segmentation allows the use of simple, standard components rather than complex specialized fasteners, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining securing effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The securing beams are integrated into the transport pallets and can serve multiple functions: providing attachment points for securing means, distributing loads, and maintaining structural integrity. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate specialized fasteners, reducing device complexity.
2Ease of manufacture
If other securing methods are used, then the cost is reduced, but the transport containers suffer from denting or tearing
Solution Approach 1:
The securing beams are positioned and configured in advance to distribute securing forces evenly across the transport containers. This pre-positioning prevents concentrated loads that would cause denting or tearing, protecting the containers from damage while using cost-effective standard securing means.
Solution Approach 2:
The securing system uses shortenable securing means that can adjust their length and force distribution parameters. By optimizing these parameters, the system achieves effective securing with standard components rather than expensive specialized fasteners, reducing cost while preventing container damage through proper force distribution.
3Device complexity
If bulk materials are not adequately secured, then the complexity of securing means is reduced, but the transport containers tip over or slip during transport
Solution Approach 1:
The securing beams are pre-installed on the transport pallets in optimal positions before loading. This preliminary action ensures that when bulk materials are loaded, the securing means can be quickly and simply attached to prevent tipping and slipping, maintaining stability without requiring complex securing systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The securing beams act as intermediaries between the transport pallets and the bulk materials. These simple beam structures provide attachment points for securing means, enabling effective stabilization of bulk materials without requiring complex securing mechanisms, thus maintaining stability with minimal complexity.
4Stability of the object's composition
If more securing means are used to prevent tipping and slipping, then the stability is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The securing beams are merged with the transport pallets to form an integrated securing structure. This combination allows multiple securing functions to be achieved through a unified simple system rather than multiple separate complex components, maintaining stability while minimizing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The shortenable securing means allow adjustment of securing parameters (length, tension, position) to optimize stability. By adjusting these parameters rather than adding more complex securing components, the system achieves enhanced stability with minimal increase in device complexity.
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
This solution effectively secures columnar transport containers with minimal and commonly available means, preventing tipping and slipping, while avoiding damage to the containers, and allows for efficient use of space and flexible loading configurations.
Implementation Method 1
The first and second shortenable securing means are arranged to run around the cargo unit, essentially lying against the cargo unit
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AI summary
The present invention proposes a load unit (1) and an arrangement (23) of load units for securing columnar transport containers (9). The load unit comprises a plurality of columnar transport containers and a plurality of substantially rectangular, preferably square, transport pallets (10), wherein at most two of the transport pallets are arranged one behind the other along the longitudinal direction (7) and at most two of the transport pallets are arranged one behind the other along the transverse direction (8), with one of the columnar transport containers being arranged on each transport pallet in a manner that prevents displacement. At least one securing bar (11) is arranged in front of each transport container, and a first and second shortenable securing element (14, 15) extend from a front to a rear tensioning point (16, 18, 20, 21) around the load unit via at least one securing bar.For a displacement-proof arrangement, locks (30, 31) can be provided which are arranged in front of or behind the transport pallets.