Straddle Rail Cargo Vehicle Multimodal Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current multimodal transportation systems face inefficiencies and environmental pressures due to the lack of seamless connection between different transportation modes, such as road, railway, and air logistics, leading to congestion and resource shortages during loading and unloading operations.
Innovation Solution
A straddle-type multimodal transportation interworking system that includes a rail system connecting ports and logistics centers, a cargo vehicle with anti-collision devices, and a processor-controlled transfer apparatus to efficiently transfer goods loading devices between transportation tools and vehicles, reducing the need for road trucks and enhancing movement on rail beams.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If road container trucks are used for goods loading device drayage between ports and logistics centers, then flexibility and accessibility are improved, but transportation efficiency decreases and ground transportation pressure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a rail-based cargo vehicle system as an intermediary between ports and logistics centers. The cargo vehicle with transfer apparatus serves as a mediator that can efficiently transport goods loading devices while maintaining flexibility through its ability to interface with different transportation modes (rail, road, air) at various logistics centers.
Solution Approach 2:
The cargo vehicle is designed with multi-functionality to operate across different transportation modes. It can be transferred between rail beams, road vehicles, and air transport, making it a universal solution that maintains flexibility while improving overall transportation efficiency through optimized rail-based movement.
2Adaptability or versatility
If road container trucks are used for goods loading device drayage, then door-to-door delivery capability is improved, but environmental pollution and ground transportation pressure increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical road truck system with a rail-based cargo vehicle system for the main transportation leg between ports and logistics centers. This substitution reduces environmental pollution and ground transportation pressure while maintaining door-to-door delivery capability through the universal transfer capability at logistics centers.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from ground-based road transport to elevated rail transport, utilizing a different spatial dimension. The rail beams are positioned above ground level, allowing cargo vehicles to move overhead, thereby reducing ground transportation pressure and environmental impact while maintaining delivery versatility.
3Reliability
If multiple separate transportation modes operate independently, then mode-specific optimization is improved, but seamless interconnection and overall system efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The cargo vehicle is designed as a universal platform that can interface with multiple transportation modes (rail, road, air) while maintaining its core functionality. This multi-functionality enables seamless interconnection between different modes without sacrificing the optimized performance of each individual mode.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple separate transportation modes into an integrated multimodal system. The cargo vehicle serves as a common element that combines rail transport, road transport, and air transport capabilities, creating a unified system that achieves seamless interconnection and improved overall efficiency.
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AI summary
A straddle-type multimodal transport interconnecting system, at least comprising: a railway system (30), a freight transport multiple-unit train (140), a transfer apparatus (32), and a processor. The freight transport multiple-unit train (140) can be movably provided on railway beams (170) of the railway system. The transfer apparatus (32) is used for transferring a goods loading device (33) from a transportation tool to a position under the freight transport multiple-unit train (140), and loading same to the freight transport multiple-unit train or unloading the goods loading device (33) from the freight transport multiple-unit train (140) and transferring same to the transportation tool. The processor is connected to the freight transport multiple-unit train and the transfer apparatus.