Integrated Spool Transporter for Rough Terrain Cable Payout
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing spool transport systems face challenges in navigating uneven terrain and efficiently loading and unloading cable reels/spools, often requiring additional vehicles and cumbersome trailers.
Innovation Solution
A spool transporter vehicle equipped with a boom loader and spool retaining devices, allowing for direct loading and secure transportation of cable reels/spools over rough terrain, and enabling payout operations at the destination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional reel transport trucks are used, then a single spool can be transported, but the vehicle has difficulty navigating uneven terrain and requires additional vehicles for movement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the trailer and truck into a single integrated spool transporter vehicle. The vehicle includes a frame with spool retaining devices that can directly hold spools, eliminating the need for separate trailers. This merging of functions allows the vehicle to navigate uneven terrain independently without requiring additional vehicles for trailer transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The spool transporter vehicle is designed with multi-functionality to handle both transport and spool retention operations. The vehicle can carry multiple spools on its frame and navigate various terrains, replacing the need for specialized trailers and multiple vehicles. This universal design improves adaptability while reducing overall system complexity.
2Quantity of substance
If trailers are used for spool transport, then multiple spools can be carried, but the trailers are cumbersome to move and require additional vehicles
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the spool carrying capability directly into the truck vehicle itself through a frame with multiple spool retaining devices. This eliminates the separate trailer component that causes maneuverability issues. The vehicle can now carry multiple spools while maintaining its own mobility and ease of operation on uneven terrain.
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional loading methods are used, then spools can be loaded onto trailers, but the loading process requires cranes or other heavy equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The spool transporter vehicle is equipped with a self-contained loading system including a boom and winch mechanism that can load spools directly onto the vehicle frame without requiring external cranes or heavy equipment. This self-service capability simplifies the loading process and reduces the need for additional complex equipment.
4Productivity
If multiple vehicles are used for transport and trailer movement, then spools can be transported, but operational efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of multiple vehicles into a single integrated spool transporter. The vehicle can transport multiple spools independently without requiring separate trailers or additional vehicles for movement, thereby improving productivity and operational efficiency while reducing the total number of vehicles needed.
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AI summary
A spool transporter is provided. The spool transporter includes a vehicle comprising a cab and a frame with front and rear wheels operatively coupled to the frame and at least two spool retaining devices coupled to a top surface of the frame. Each spool retaining device is configured to retain a spool/reel wound with and retaining cable and each spool retaining device may be rotatable. The spool transporter includes a loader coupled to the top surface of the frame for loading spools/reels onto the at least two spool retaining devices. The vehicle is configured to perform a crabwalk maneuver and/or U-turn maneuver. each spool retaining device is rotatable. The vehicle may also include leveling component to level the frame when the vehicle is on an incline.