Trailer Floor Tubular Panels With Sliding Brackets
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional methods for securing loads on flatbed trailers, such as nailing fasteners into wood floor members, are inefficient and may not provide adequate strength or stability, particularly when handling heavy or irregularly shaped loads.
Innovation Solution
A trailer floor system comprising tubular floor panels with sliding brackets that engage pairs of parallel channels for secure load attachment, utilizing a suspension system and reinforced structures to distribute load evenly and prevent movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional nailing fasteners into wood floor members is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the load security and stability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The floor structure is segmented into modular components including I-beams, cross members, and floor members that can be independently manufactured and assembled. This segmentation allows for optimized load distribution while maintaining manufacturing simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses composite construction combining metal I-beams with wood floor members, creating a hybrid structure that leverages the strength of metal for load-bearing and the ease of working with wood for fastener installation and load securation.
2Reliability
If traditional nailing fasteners into wood floor members is used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the load distribution and stability are inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The floor is divided into discrete members (I-beams, cross members, floor members) that can be manufactured separately and assembled, allowing for quality control and standardized manufacturing processes while ensuring proper load distribution.
Solution Approach 2:
The I-beams and cross members are pre-assembled to create a rigid framework before adding floor members and loads. This preliminary structuring ensures proper load distribution pathways are established before cargo placement.
3Strength
If wood floor members are used for load securation, then the material is easy to work with, but the strength and durability are insufficient for heavy loads
Solution Approach 1:
The hybrid construction combines metal I-beams for primary load-bearing strength with wood floor members for secondary support and load contact surfaces, achieving high strength while maintaining ease of manufacture through standardized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The floor system is segmented into load-bearing metal components and load-contact wood components, allowing each material to perform its optimal function while simplifying the overall manufacturing process through modular assembly.
Data Source
AI summary
A trailer includes a floor engageable with a load, the trailer floor comprising a plurality of floor panels. Each floor panel comprises a plurality of tubular portions that are hollow inside to reduce weight. The tubular portions have an upper wall comprising pairs of parallel channels which slideably receive at least one sliding bracket for securing the load to the trailer.