Articulated Barrier Panel Slope Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing barrier fields, such as stair railings and fall railings, are not adaptable to varying slopes, requiring on-site assembly and limiting their application to specific inclines.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a joint connection system that allows for adjustable angles between the struts and rods, enabling the barrier field to be assembled at any slope without the need for on-site adjustments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If the bars are firmly connected to the struts using welding, screws, rivets, or nails, then the structural strength and stability are improved, but the adaptability to different gradients is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidadaptability to different gradients

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The barrier field employs articulated connections that allow dynamic adjustment of the angle between struts and rods. The connection system includes a first articulated connection between the first strut and rod, and a second articulated connection between the second strut and rod, enabling the barrier to adapt to various gradients while maintaining structural integrity through controlled movement and positioning.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Manufacturing precision

If the barrier field is custom-made for specific gradients, then the precision and suitability for the application are improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing time are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegradient precisionVSAvoidassembly complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The barrier field is divided into modular components including first strut, second strut, rod, and articulated connections that can be assembled in different configurations. This segmentation allows the same standardized components to be assembled for different gradients without custom-making entire barrier fields, reducing both manufacturing complexity and assembly time while maintaining precision through the articulated connection design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If the barrier field is assembled on-site for specific gradients, then the adaptability to site conditions is improved, but the installation time and labor requirements are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesite condition adaptabilityVSAvoidinstallation time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The barrier field components are designed with pre-configured articulated connections that enable quick assembly on-site. The first and second struts with integrated articulated connection mechanisms allow workers to rapidly assemble the barrier field to match site gradients without extensive custom fabrication, significantly reducing installation time while maintaining adaptability to different terrain conditions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4545726A1Barrier panel, barrier and articulated joint

Publication Date: 2025.04.30 WINDORFER KLAUS

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AI summary

The invention relates to a barrier field (100) comprising: a first strut (102); a second strut (104); at least one rod (106); and at least one hinge connection (108); wherein the at least one hinge connection (108) pivotally connects the at least one rod (106) to the first strut (102) or to the second strut (104).