Compartmentalized Tote Recess Tab Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bin systems for industrial assembly are inefficient in moving multiple parts through conveyor systems due to the difficulty in securely and efficiently transporting bins of varying sizes and shapes.
Innovation Solution
A compartmentalizable tote system with recesses and tabs on the side walls for securing bin inserts, allowing for customizable and stable retention of multiple bins of different sizes, which can be easily stacked and moved.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If bins of varying sizes and shapes are transported on conveyor systems, then the versatility of the transport system is improved, but the stability and security of bin retention deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The tote is divided into multiple compartments through recesses in the side walls, allowing different bins to be securely positioned in separate sections. This segmentation enables the single tote to accommodate multiple bins of varying sizes while maintaining stable retention for each bin type.
Solution Approach 2:
The compartmentalization system provides a dynamic solution where the tote structure adapts to different bin configurations through its recess design. The recesses can accommodate bins of various dimensions, allowing the transport system to dynamically adjust to different part types and quantities without compromising retention stability.
2Productivity
If multiple bins are secured within a single tote, then the productivity of the conveyor system is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The tote is divided into multiple compartments through recesses in the side walls, allowing different bins to be securely positioned in separate sections. This segmentation enables the single tote to accommodate multiple bins of varying sizes while maintaining stable retention for each bin type.
Solution Approach 2:
The compartmentalized tote design serves multiple functions: it secures bins of varying sizes, maintains organization during transport, and integrates with existing conveyor systems. This multi-functionality increases productivity without requiring entirely new transport equipment, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity.
3Ease of operation
If bins are retained using traditional methods, then the ease of operation is maintained, but the reliability of bin security during transport deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The tote is divided into multiple compartments through recesses in the side walls, allowing different bins to be securely positioned in separate sections. This segmentation enables the single tote to accommodate multiple bins of varying sizes while maintaining stable retention for each bin type.
Solution Approach 2:
The recess structure provides self-aligning retention where bins naturally settle into the designated compartments during loading. This self-service mechanism ensures reliable bin security without requiring complex locking mechanisms or additional operational steps, maintaining ease of operation while improving reliability.
Data Source
AI summary
A compartmentalization system for an industrial tote includes a base; side walls, which include recesses for retaining bins within the tote; and end walls. The tote may include eight recesses in each side wall for receiving a pair of inserts on a bin. The bins typically include two or four tabs. The bins that are used with the tote system include a base, opposed side walls, and end walls that define the interior of the bin. Typically, a lip formed at the top of the side and end walls to improve strength and stability. The tabs are formed on the exterior of at least one side wall. The tab is inserted into the recess in the tote. Each tab includes a riser that is substantially normal to the sidewall and a tab formed at the end of the riser so that the tab is spaced apart from the sidewall.