Transport Container Handle Positioning for One-Handed Dual Carry
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing transport containers for notes of value are not designed to be easily carried individually or together with another container using a single hand, requiring additional aids or complex assembly to change handling positions.
Innovation Solution
A transport container with a handle that can be shifted between two positions, allowing it to be carried alone or with another container using a single hand, featuring a loop handle design with a connecting element that engages in a guide rail, and a restoring spring to maintain the handle in position, facilitating comfortable one-handed transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the handle is fixed in a single position, then the container can be carried individually, but it cannot be easily carried together with another container using one hand
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is made movable relative to the container body through a guide rail system. The handle can be shifted between a first position for individual carrying and a second position for dual-container carrying, transforming a static structure into a dynamic one that adapts to different usage scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle structure is separated into movable and fixed parts. The handle itself is movable while the guide rail in the container body remains fixed, allowing independent movement of the handle to different positions without affecting the container body structure.
2Ease of operation
If the handle is shifted to a different position for dual-container transport, then one-handed carrying of two containers becomes possible, but additional assembly work is required
Solution Approach 1:
A restoring spring is integrated into the handle mechanism that automatically returns the handle to its original position after being shifted. This self-service feature eliminates the need for manual repositioning or assembly work, allowing users to quickly switch between carrying modes without time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide rail is pre-configured with specific positions (first and second positions) that are optimized for different carrying scenarios. The handle can be directly shifted to these pre-determined positions without requiring assembly steps, reducing the time and effort needed to change handling modes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a divisible container design is used with latching elements, then two sub-containers can be connected together, but the structure becomes more complex and requires additional latching mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The movable handle serves multiple functions: it acts as a carrying handle for individual containers, serves as a connection point for dual-container carrying, and can be positioned in different locations based on usage needs. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate latching elements required in divisible container designs.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and comfortable transportation of one or two containers using a single hand, reducing the need for additional aids and simplifying the handling process by adjusting the handle's position without assembly, thus enhancing user efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a restoring spring to maintain the handle in the original position
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AI summary
The invention relates to a transport container, in particular for storing securities, comprising a container body (12, 12a, 12b) that has at least one storage area (36, 36a, 36b) for storing the securities and a handle (16, 16a, 16b) connected to the container body (12, 12a, 12b). The handle (16, 16a, 16b) and the container body (12, 12a, 12b) are connected by way of at least one connection element (38, 38a, 38b). The handle (16, 16a, 16b) is disposed such that it moves relative to the container body (12, 12a, 12b) by way of the connection element (38, 38a, 38b). The invention further relates to an arrangement comprising two transport containers.