Securing Device With Notched Support For Sheet Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing securing devices for packing apparatuses face issues with increased waste and manufacturing costs due to separate sheets and complex manufacturing processes, and require multiple work processes for assembly and disassembly, which can lead to breakage during cargo handling.
Innovation Solution
A securing device comprising a pallet, a sheet with through holes, and spacers that secure the sheet to the pallet using couplers, allowing for easy separation of the sheet without removing the couplers, reducing waste and manufacturing costs, and minimizing the number of work processes during unpacking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate sheets are used to secure the box to the pallet, then the box can be securely fastened, but waste and manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the sheet and pallet into a single integrated structure where the sheet is formed as an integral part of the pallet. This merging eliminates the need for separate securing sheets, reducing material waste while maintaining the securing function through the integrated design that includes securing protrusions and recesses.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated pallet-sHEET structure serves multiple functions: it provides the base pallet structure, acts as the securing sheet, and includes built-in securing mechanisms with protrusions and recesses. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate securing components, reducing both material waste and manufacturing complexity.
2Reliability
If complex manufacturing processes are used to create the securing device, then the securing structure can be more robust, but manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the pallet and sheet into a single integrated component, the patent reduces manufacturing steps. Instead of producing separate pallets and sheets and then assembling them, the integrated structure is produced as one piece, simplifying the manufacturing process while maintaining structural robustness through the unified design.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated pallet-sHEET structure is divided into functional segments including securing protrusions, securing recesses, and support portions. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized for its specific function while being manufactured as a single integrated piece, reducing overall manufacturing complexity.
3Reliability
If multiple work processes are required for assembly and disassembly, then the securing can be more secure, but the number of work processes and potential breakage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The securing mechanism is segmented into reversible connecting portions that can be easily engaged and disengaged. The securing protrusions and recesses are designed as separate, modular elements that can be connected and disconnected in a single simple operation, reducing the number of work processes required while maintaining securing reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting portions are designed to be dynamically reversible, allowing the sheet to be quickly attached to and detached from the pallet without complex procedures. This dynamic design enables secure fastening during transport and easy separation for reuse, reducing work processes and the risk of breakage.
Data Source
AI summary
A securing device includes a base and a sheet placed on the base. The sheet includes a hole. A securing support is disposed opposite the hole of the sheet. A coupler secures the sheet to the base through the securing support. The securing support includes a contact face that contacts the coupler. The contact face includes a notch through which the securing support is removed from the coupler to separate the base from the sheet without removing the coupler.