Abstract
The main aim of the article is to present three concepts of load handling devices, adjusted to light goods vehicles of the weight up to 3.5 t. The design issue commissioned by Poczta Polska - the Polish Post was analysed. On the basis of the analysis the design assumptions were taken to design a device. The construction and the method of operation of the design structures suggested by the author were discussed. All the concepts were compared with one another with the use of a SWOT analysis.
Highlights
The process of the goods unloading may be aided with the use of stationary and mobile devices
The problem that is the subject of the article was reported by the Lublin branch of PocztaPolska (Polish Mail hereinafter referred to as PP)
The first conception is a mobile platform with scissor lift driven by an electric motor
Summary
The process of the goods unloading may be aided with the use of stationary and mobile devices. The most vital one is the independence from accessibility of mobile reloading devices in the target unloading or reloading place It fastens the whole process of goods transportation [3 and 4]. Loading platforms are often installed on semitrailers or trailers Such devices are designed to elevate goods placed on the pallets, in carts, baskets, cases, containers, packets and others. It must be stressed out, though, that the use of a loading platform eliminates the most burdensome and laborious part of work connected with reloading [6 and 7]. The aim of this article is to present three conceptions of devices realising the procedure of goods reloading, with special attention paid to construction and mode of operation of the described mechanisms. All concepts are compared and, with the use of the SWOT analysis, the best one is chosen
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