Modular Ballistic Wall Panels with Integrated Energy Absorption
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing structural elements with honeycomb structures for protective structures are self-supporting during transport but do not provide enhanced protection after assembly, and require additional fillings like gravel or sand for improved protection.
Innovation Solution
The system comprises interconnectable structural elements with ballistic impact-proof wall panels and frames, using a form-fit, frictional, or clamping connection, allowing for detachable and replaceable panels with energy-absorbing materials and metallic plates for enhanced protection without additional fillings, enabling efficient maintenance and maximum impact protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a honeycomb structure is used to make structural elements self-supporting during transport, then the structural elements can be transported without additional support, but the honeycomb structure provides no or minimal beneficial effects after erection of the protective structure
Solution Approach 1:
The protective structure is divided into modular structural elements that can be independently transported and assembled. Each element contains wall panels with energy-absorbing materials that function independently after assembly, eliminating the need for the honeycomb structure to provide post-assembly protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective function is extracted from the honeycomb structure and transferred to the wall panels themselves. The wall panels are designed with integrated energy-absorbing materials that provide ballistic and explosive protection independently, removing the dependency on the honeycomb structure for post-assembly protection.
2Reliability
If additional gravel filling or sand filling is used to improve protection level, then the protective structure achieves higher protection levels, but the system becomes more complex and requires additional actions after assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The protective function is merged into the wall panels themselves through integration of energy-absorbing materials. This combines the structural and protective functions into a single integrated component, eliminating the need for separate filling materials and reducing system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall panels are constructed as composite structures combining rigid framing with energy-absorbing materials such as foam or other appropriate materials. This composite construction provides inherent protective capabilities without requiring additional fillings, simplifying the overall system.
3Reliability
If wall panels are individually attached to the frame, then the protective structure achieves maximum protection, but maintenance and replacement become difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system transitions from fixed individual attachments to a dynamic modular connection system. Panels are connected to the frame through standardized interfaces that allow for quick attachment and detachment, enabling easy maintenance while maintaining protection integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall panel system is segmented into modular units with standardized connection interfaces. This segmentation allows individual panels to be independently replaced without affecting the entire structure, significantly improving maintenance ease while preserving the protective function through the modular design.
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 provides a lightweight, efficient, and easily maintainable protective structure with maximum impact and force protection, allowing for panel replacement and energy absorption, ensuring continuous high-level protection against ballistic and explosive threats without the need for additional fillings.
Implementation Method 1
The wall panels comprise a projectile trapping material, and/or a metallic plate to be attached to the frame. The trapping material fills a substantial space of the panel. This trapping material absorbs the energy of bullets and/or bomb or grenade attacks.
Implementation Method 2
The wall panels can be connected to each other and/or to the frame with a form fit and/or a frictional connection.
Implementation Method 3
At least a portion of the wall panels and the frame can be connected by a male and female connection.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a system comprising structural elements to be assembled into a protective structure, wherein each structural element comprises a frame and a number of wall panels which are ballistic impact proof and/or provide force protection, wherein at least a portion of the wall panels is attached or is to be attached to the frame, wherein the panels are connected side by side on the frame without any space between the panels.