Designing a Vehicle Restraint System for Nordic Conditions
(2024) MMKM05 20241Innovation
- 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
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- Joze Tavcar LU
- organization
- course
- MMKM05 20241
- year
- 2024
- 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
@misc{9162055, 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}}, }