Gabion deployment platform

Abstract

The present invention relates to a gabion deployment platform for storing a folded multi-compartment gabion and from which the gabion can be deployed, the deployment platform comprising: a base element for supporting the folded multi-compartmental gabion, the base element comprising a first member configured to extend along at least a part of a first side of said folded multi-compartment gabion, and a second member, extending transversely from said first member, said second member configured to extend along at least a part of a second side of said folded multi-compartmental gabion; and at least one retaining element, coupled at a first end thereof to said base element, said at least one retaining element being releasably attached, connected or retentively engaged, at least at one point of said at least one retaining element, by way of at least one releasable attaching, connecting or retentive engaging means, to a portion of a compartment of said folded multi-compartment gabion, said at least one retaining element configured to extend from said base element, over at least a portion of said folded multi-compartment gabion, said at least one retaining element serving to attach, connect or retentively engage a part of the gabion to the base element when the gabion is folded but to release the gabion from the base element when the gabion is deployed.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to a gabion containment apparatus comprising a gabion deployment platform and in particular to improvements in and relating to storing and / or deploying gabions.[0002]Gabions are generally structures of the type which comprise side wall panels, end panels and partition panels which connect the wall panels, and all the panels are usually rectangular and may be pivotally attached, connected together so that the structure can be moved between an expanded (or deployed) condition for use and a collapsed (or folded) condition for storage and transport. In the deployed condition, the structure is elongated and the panels define a row of cavities extending in the length direction of the structure, each cavity being defined by side panels and partition panels, apart from the end cavities which are defined by side panels, partition panels and end panels. These cavities can be filled with ballast or building materials so that the structure turn...

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Benefits of technology

The multi-compartmental gabion described in this patent is designed to make it easier to recover after deployment. It has openable side walls along its length, allowing the walls to be opened without needing to disassemble the entire gabion. The side walls can be opened by releasing a locking mechanism and pulling them apart. The ratchet mechanism is designed with an angled portion that makes it easier to insert the locking member into the hinge. The technical effect of this design is improved efficiency and ease of recovery after deployment.

Problems solved by technology

Whilst this has been satisfactory and will we believe continue to be satisfactory, the container itself may be bulky and / or heavy and require a large amount of space in a storage facility and / or in a transport vehicle.

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