Adjustable Wheel Retaining Brackets for Secure Machine Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wheeled machines transported on platforms are prone to damage due to inadequate securing, leading to potential rolling or falling during transport.
Innovation Solution
A wheel retaining apparatus comprising a pair of angled brackets and a retaining rod, where the brackets are spaced to accommodate the wheel and the rod is inserted between them to secure the wheel, preventing movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional securing methods are used, then the structure is simple, but the wheel can roll freely causing damage during transport
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus is divided into separate components: a pair of brackets that can be positioned independently on the platform and a retaining rod that connects them. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while maintaining overall simplicity of the system.
Solution Approach 2:
The brackets are pre-positioned on the platform at appropriate spacing before the wheel is secured. This preliminary positioning ensures that when the retaining rod is inserted, it automatically engages both brackets and the wheel in the correct configuration, eliminating the need for complex adjustment mechanisms during securing.
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed spacing brackets are used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate various wheel sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The brackets are designed to be movable along the platform rather than fixed in position. This dynamic positioning capability allows the brackets to be spaced apart at different distances according to the specific wheel size being secured, providing versatility without requiring multiple predetermined bracket configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The same bracket design can be used for various wheel sizes by simply adjusting the distance between brackets. This universal design eliminates the need for different bracket types or configurations for different wheel dimensions, maintaining simplicity while achieving adaptability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the retaining rod is rigid and fixed length, then manufacturing is simple, but it cannot fit different bracket spacings
Solution Approach 1:
The retaining rod is divided into multiple segments or sections that can be extended or collapsed. This segmentation allows the rod to be manufactured in standard lengths using simple processes, while the segmented structure enables it to adapt to different bracket spacings by adjusting the extension state of individual segments.
Solution Approach 2:
The retaining rod incorporates a telescopic or adjustable mechanism that allows it to dynamically change its effective length. This dynamic capability enables a single rod design to accommodate various bracket spacings without requiring custom-manufactured rods for each spacing configuration.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to wheel retaining apparatuses, kits, and methods of using the same. The wheel retaining apparatus may be used to secure and/or transport any number of wheeled machines.