Wall-Mounted Impact Plate With Angled Shock Absorbers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing impact absorption and redirection systems lack efficient and economical designs that incorporate wall-mounted plates with shock absorbers for energy dissipation, particularly for training purposes in fighting sports, and do not allow for easy replacement of damping characteristics without disassembly.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising wall-mounted plates with angled members and shock absorbers between them, where the plates are made of materials like wood or steel for damping properties, and can be easily installed and maintained, with shock absorbers made of materials like rubber or foam for energy dissipation, and can be replaced to adjust damping characteristics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If traditional impact absorption systems are used, then they can provide basic impact resistance, but they lack efficient and economical designs with wall-mounted plates and shock absorbers for energy dissipation
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the impact absorption function into separate components: wall-mounted plates provide structural support while shock absorbers handle energy dissipation. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, achieving efficient energy dissipation without excessive overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Shock absorbers act as intermediary elements between the impacting object and the wall-mounted plates. These intermediaries dissipate impact energy through controlled deformation, protecting the rigid plate structure while providing economical energy absorption.
2Adaptability or versatility
If shock absorbers are permanently attached to the system, then structural integrity is maintained, but replacement to change damping characteristics requires disassembly
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs dynamic shock absorbers with limited rotation, limited deformation, and limited displacement capabilities. These dynamic features allow the shock absorbers to be easily removed and replaced without damaging the wall-mounted plates, enabling adjustment of damping characteristics while maintaining structural integrity during use.
Solution Approach 2:
By allowing replacement of shock absorbers with different damping characteristics, the system can change its energy absorption parameters based on training requirements. Different shock absorber types can be installed to adjust the damping properties without modifying the permanent structure.
3Loss of energy
If complex impact absorption systems are designed, then better energy dissipation is achieved, but manufacturing and installation become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the impact absorption function into simple, manufacturable components: standard wall-mounted plates and off-the-shelf shock absorbers. This segmentation enables easy manufacturing of each component using conventional methods and simplifies installation by allowing modular assembly without specialized procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The shock absorbers are designed as replaceable, cost-effective components that can be easily manufactured and installed. Rather than creating a complex permanent structure, the system uses affordable shock absorbers that can be replaced when worn, providing economical impact energy absorption.
4Loss of energy
If shock absorbers have unlimited movement, then they can absorb more energy, but they lose structural stability and control
Solution Approach 1:
The shock absorbers are designed with three types of limitations: limited rotation, limited deformation, and limited displacement. These dynamic constraints allow the shock absorbers to absorb impact energy through controlled movement while maintaining structural stability and preventing excessive or uncontrolled motion that would compromise system integrity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system effectively absorbs and redirects impacts, allowing for efficient energy dissipation and easy maintenance, while being cost-effective and adaptable to different training needs without requiring disassembly.
Implementation Method 1
the shock absorbers can dissipate energy from impacts
Implementation Method 2
A system comprising wall-mounted plates with angled members and shock absorbers between them, where the plates are made of materials like wood or steel for damping properties
Implementation Method 3
the plates are made of materials like wood or steel for damping properties
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AI summary
A system for absorbing and redirecting impact including a plates assembly and a damping assembly is disclosed herein. The plates assembly includes a first plate being attached to a wall. The first plate and a second plate having a plurality of openings. The openings receive straps to tether the second plate to the first plate. The damping assembly includes a padding being attached to a front side of the second plate. A plurality of angled members are attached to a rear side of the second plate and to a front side of the first plate. The plurality of angled members receive shock absorbers therein. The damping assembly is configured to absorb and redirect impacts.