Adjustable Tipper Endwall Assembly for Tool Storage and Bulk Unloading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Tipper vehicles face challenges in securely transporting and storing tools and cargo due to spatial constraints and the need for flexible adaptation of front wall assemblies, which often result in damage to tools and difficulty in unloading bulk materials.
Innovation Solution
A flexible front wall assembly for tipper vehicles featuring adjustable wall elements and fastening systems that allow for secure placement of tools on either side, integrated lashing strips, handle holders, and a roll-up tarpaulin system, enabling easy adjustment and retrofitting to accommodate various cargo types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If pole tools are placed on the floor of the loading platform, then they are located in the area of bulk material, but the poles can be damaged or break due to leverage forces and bulk material removal becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent moves pole tools from the horizontal plane (floor of loading platform) to the vertical plane (front wall assembly), specifically positioning them above the bulk material level. This dimensional transition eliminates contact between the tools and bulk material while maintaining easy accessibility through strategically placed holders on the front wall.
2Quantity of substance
If handled tools are carried on the inside of the front wall, then storage is provided, but access is difficult and damage cannot be ruled out
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates distinct local zones on the front wall assembly with different functions: upper regions for storing handled tools, middle regions for pole tool holders positioned above bulk material, and lower regions for bulk material loading. This spatial differentiation optimizes both storage capacity and accessibility for each tool type.
3Reliability
If a fixed front wall is used, then the tipper bed is limited and the cab is protected, but flexibility for different cargo types is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The front wall assembly is divided into multiple independent, adjustable components including removable panels, adjustable-height holders, and reconfigurable mounting positions. This segmentation allows the structure to maintain its protective function while adapting to different cargo types and operational requirements through simple reconfiguration.
4Stability of the object's composition
If wall elements are fixed in position, then structural stability is provided, but adaptability for different tool storage positions is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates adjustable and repositionable wall elements with multiple mounting positions along the front wall assembly. These elements can be moved between predetermined positions to accommodate different tool storage requirements while maintaining structural integrity through robust fastening mechanisms at each position.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an end wall assembly (100) for a tipper truck, comprising a lower wall section (110) extending over the entire width of the end wall and including an upper, substantially horizontally extending mounting section (112), a right and a left vertical upright (120, 122) which define the end wall at least partially on both sides; and at least two wall elements (130, 140) which can be mounted between the vertical uprights (120, 122); wherein an upper wall element (140) comprises a vertical wall section (142) and a substantially horizontally extending mounting section (144); wherein a lower wall element (130) comprises a vertical wall section (132) and an upper and a lower substantially horizontally extending mounting section (134, 136);and wherein the lower of the wall elements (130) can be mounted, in particular screwed, in at least two positions relative to the lower wall section (110) and the upper of the wall elements (140) by means of the fastening sections (112, 134, 136, 144) and fastening elements (146) between the lower of the wall sections (130) and the upper of the wall elements (140).