Threaded Rod Fastening Element for Universal Load Carrier Securing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing devices for securing goods to be transported are limited by their inability to be universally used on different load carriers and are difficult to handle due to complex component interactions.

Innovation Solution

A device featuring a rod-shaped fastening element with a thread at its end for direct screw-mounting onto a load carrier, allowing secure fastening without additional components and supporting universal usability across various load carriers, including Euro pallets.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If multiple components and fastening elements are used to secure goods, then the securing strength is improved, but the device complexity and difficulty of handling increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecuring strengthVSAvoidnumber of components
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple functions (fastening to load carrier, engaging with goods, and securing mechanism) into a single integrated fastening element. This rod-shaped element features a first end for direct fastening to the load carrier and a second end with a retaining element for engaging with goods, eliminating the need for separate fastening components and reducing overall device complexity while maintaining securing strength

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The fastening element is designed with universal applicability to work with various load carriers without requiring specialized configurations. The rod-shaped design with standardized fastening capabilities allows the same component to be used across different load carrier types, reducing the need for multiple specialized fastening devices

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If specialized load carriers are used with specific fastening configurations, then the securing reliability is improved, but the adaptability to different load carriers deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecuring reliabilityVSAvoiduniversal usability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The fastening element is designed with universal applicability to work with various load carriers without requiring specialized configurations. The rod-shaped design with standardized fastening capabilities allows the same component to be used across different load carrier types, reducing the need for multiple specialized fastening devices

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If additional securing components like brackets and retaining elements are added, then the retention security is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveretention securityVSAvoidease of handling
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple functions (fastening to load carrier, engaging with goods, and securing mechanism) into a single integrated fastening element. This rod-shaped element features a first end for direct fastening to the load carrier and a second end with a retaining element for engaging with goods, eliminating the need for separate fastening components and reducing overall device complexity while maintaining securing strength

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS9850027B2Device for securing goods to be transported onto a load carrier
Publication Date: 2017.12.26 STRAUCH ALEXANDER
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AI summary

A device for securing goods (1) to be transported onto a load carrier (2), in particular a pallet (2), having a rod-shaped fastening element (3), which can be fastened to the load carrier (2), and a retaining element (4) for engaging with the goods (1) to be transported, said retaining element cooperating with the fastening element (3), is designed and developed, with regard to secure fastening of goods to be transported with universal usability and ease of handling, in such a way that a thread (5) for fastening to the load carrier (2) is formed at an end of the fastening element (3).