Transport Container Plug-in Holding Unit for Versatile Load Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing transport systems face challenges in efficiently transporting and storing a variety of objects, particularly larger items and small parts, due to limited space and the need for multiple containers, which complicates handling and increases costs.
Innovation Solution
The transport system incorporates a plug-in system component designed as a holding unit that can be detachably inserted into receiving shafts on the container, expanding the usable transport and storage capacity by allowing additional objects to be fixed externally or internally, using adaptable holding units with clamping or gripping mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple transport containers are used to transport various objects, then the transport capacity and versatility are improved, but the handling complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a standardized receiving shaft system that can accommodate different plug-in components (holding units, information carriers, coupling devices) on a single transport container. This multi-functional interface allows one container to serve multiple purposes, replacing the need for multiple specialized containers and reducing handling complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics through the detachable plug-in system where holding units can be dynamically added or removed from the receiving shaft based on transport needs. This dynamic configuration allows the transport container to adapt its capacity without requiring permanent modifications or multiple fixed containers.
2Ease of manufacture
If the transport container is designed with fixed internal structure, then the manufacturing simplicity is improved, but the adaptability for different objects deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by separating the transport container into a simple fixed base structure and detachable plug-in holding units. The base container maintains manufacturing simplicity while the modular holding units provide adaptability, as they can be independently designed and attached only when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving shaft acts as an intermediary element that connects the simple fixed container structure with the adaptable holding units. This mediator interface enables the container to maintain structural simplicity while still providing versatile attachment capabilities through the standardized plug-in system.
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional objects are attached to the transport container, then the transport versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The standardized receiving shaft design serves as a universal interface that can accommodate various plug-in components (holding units for tools, information carriers for data, coupling devices for handles). This universality allows diverse objects to be attached through a single consistent mechanism, preventing complexity from increasing proportionally with versatility.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a transport system (1) which comprises a transport container (2) and at least one holding unit (4), wherein at least one accommodating shaft (36) is formed at a lower container part (13) of the transport container (2), in which the holding unit (4) can be releasably inserted. The holding unit (4) is provided with an article-holding device (56), by means of which it is possible to detachably fix an additional object (5) that is to be transported together with the transport container (2) to the holding unit (4). In this way, the usable transport capacity of the transport container (2) can be increased.