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Designing a Vehicle Restraint System for Nordic Conditions

Kittel, Rasmus LU and Friberg, Teodor (2024) MMKM05 20241
Innovation
Abstract
This thesis explores how to design vehicle restraint systems specifically for Nordic
climates. Cargo trucks prematurely departing from loading bays can cause serious
damage to goods and personnel. To combat this problem vehicle restraint systems
are commonly used to physically keep the trucks in place. However, many of these
systems require permanent installations in front of the loading dock, making snow
removal difficult. This has led to many facilities in Nordic countries opting out of
using restraint systems altogether.
Based on identified requirements, standards, and literature over 100 product ideas
were generated and evaluated. Finally, one concept was chosen and further
developed. The chosen design was based on an already... (More)
This thesis explores how to design vehicle restraint systems specifically for Nordic
climates. Cargo trucks prematurely departing from loading bays can cause serious
damage to goods and personnel. To combat this problem vehicle restraint systems
are commonly used to physically keep the trucks in place. However, many of these
systems require permanent installations in front of the loading dock, making snow
removal difficult. This has led to many facilities in Nordic countries opting out of
using restraint systems altogether.
Based on identified requirements, standards, and literature over 100 product ideas
were generated and evaluated. Finally, one concept was chosen and further
developed. The chosen design was based on an already existing system but modified
to allow the whole product to be folded vertically when not in use. This significantly
reduced its footprint on the loading ground and enabled the use of snow ploughs.
Further development is recommended to include a more thorough risk assessment,
as there are some safety concerns with the current version. However, it is important
to note that the concept is in a proof-of-concept stage and that the final design and
functionality is subject to change. This thesis aims to lay the groundwork for any
further exploration of the product idea and hopes to help increase workplace safety
at Nordic logistics centres. (Less)
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author
Kittel, Rasmus LU and Friberg, Teodor
supervisor
organization
course
MMKM05 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
vehicle restraint systems, workplace safety, loading bays, cargo trucks, loading and unloading operations
language
English
id
9162055
date added to LUP
2024-06-19 10:33:43
date last changed
2024-06-19 10:33:43
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  abstract     = {{This thesis explores how to design vehicle restraint systems specifically for Nordic
climates. Cargo trucks prematurely departing from loading bays can cause serious
damage to goods and personnel. To combat this problem vehicle restraint systems
are commonly used to physically keep the trucks in place. However, many of these
systems require permanent installations in front of the loading dock, making snow
removal difficult. This has led to many facilities in Nordic countries opting out of
using restraint systems altogether.
Based on identified requirements, standards, and literature over 100 product ideas
were generated and evaluated. Finally, one concept was chosen and further
developed. The chosen design was based on an already existing system but modified
to allow the whole product to be folded vertically when not in use. This significantly
reduced its footprint on the loading ground and enabled the use of snow ploughs.
Further development is recommended to include a more thorough risk assessment,
as there are some safety concerns with the current version. However, it is important
to note that the concept is in a proof-of-concept stage and that the final design and
functionality is subject to change. This thesis aims to lay the groundwork for any
further exploration of the product idea and hopes to help increase workplace safety
at Nordic logistics centres.}},
  author       = {{Kittel, Rasmus and Friberg, Teodor}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Designing a Vehicle Restraint System for Nordic Conditions}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}