Powered Trailer Movable Wall Bulk Material Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tractor-trailer arrangements are inadequate for efficiently and cost-effectively removing bulk materials, often requiring expensive equipment or time-consuming manual labor, which hampers operational efficiency and safety.
Innovation Solution
A powered trailer unit equipped with a movable wall and winch assembly that allows the wall to move back and forth along the trailer, utilizing a cable and pulley system to facilitate the removal of bulk materials, enhancing operational efficiency and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional tractor-trailer arrangements are used for hauling bulk materials, then the trailer can transport materials, but the removal of bulk materials requires expensive equipment or time-consuming manual labor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the wall movable instead of fixed. The wall can move between a first position (blocking the opening) and a second position (allowing material removal), enabling the trailer to adapt its structure dynamically for efficient material discharge without requiring expensive lifting equipment or manual labor.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the trailer structure by separating the wall from the main trailer body. The wall is configured as a distinct, movable component that can be independently positioned, allowing the opening to be controlled and facilitating rapid material removal while maintaining the integrity of the rest of the trailer structure.
2Productivity
If conventional trailer designs are used, then the structure is simple, but the ability to rapidly remove bulk materials is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic capability by making the wall movable between two positions. This single degree of freedom adds minimal complexity while dramatically improving material removal speed, as the wall can be quickly repositioned to open the discharge path without requiring complex mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring the wall to be movable and positioned at the opening. This preparatory design allows the trailer to rapidly transition from a closed transport state to an open discharge state without requiring complex operational procedures or additional equipment during the material removal process.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The powered trailer unit significantly reduces the time and cost associated with bulk material removal while ensuring safety, providing a competitive advantage by streamlining the process.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing a cable and pulley system to facilitate the removal of bulk materials
Data Source
AI summary
A powered trailer unit that includes a support frame, and a bed disposed on the support frame. The frame has a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a proximate end and a distal end. The first side has a first guide rail, with the movable wall movingly engaged therewith. There is a mover operatively engaged with the movable wall, the movable wall configured to be moved back and forth along the unit by operation of the mover.