Balloon Capsule Progressive Release Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Large balloons experience significant impact and are difficult to control during dynamic launching, complicating operations with dynamic launching vehicles due to instantaneous release from a roller constraint.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a remotely controlled bundling part and sequential release of constraint ropes to gradually lift a balloon capsule, replacing the roller with a progressive release mechanism to reduce impact and enhance control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a roller apparatus is used to constrain and release the balloon instantly, then the release process is simple and fast, but the balloon experiences large impact and becomes difficult to control
Solution Approach 1:
The constraint apparatus is divided into multiple constraint parts (first constraint part, second constraint part, etc.) arranged sequentially along the balloon's length. These parts are released in sequence rather than simultaneously, segmenting the single instant release into multiple staged releases. This reduces the impact on the balloon while maintaining operational simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The constraint parts are pre-positioned along the balloon capsule at specific locations before launch. The sequential release mechanism is pre-configured to release from the first constraint part toward the second constraint part. This preliminary arrangement enables controlled progressive release without complex real-time adjustments during the critical release moment.
2Loss of time
If the balloon is released instantly from the roller constraint, then the launching process is quick, but the balloon rises fast and causes large impact
Solution Approach 1:
The single instant release is segmented into multiple sequential releases through the first constraint part, second constraint part, and subsequent parts. Each constraint part releases at a different time as the balloon rises, extending the total release duration. This progressive release significantly reduces the impact force on the balloon while the entire process remains efficient.
Solution Approach 2:
The sequential constraint release mechanism acts as a cushioning system that gradually reduces the constraint force on the balloon. Instead of abrupt release causing shock, the multiple constraint parts provide a stepped cushioning effect, allowing the balloon to adapt to each release stage and reducing overall impact.
3Productivity
If the balloon moves a long distance before arriving above the launching vehicle, then the dynamic launching is efficient, but the balloon status becomes difficult to control and cooperate with
Solution Approach 1:
The constraint apparatus is designed to be controllable and adjustable during the balloon's rise. The release process can be monitored and controlled in real-time, allowing the launching vehicle to adjust its position and coordination based on the balloon's actual status. This feedback mechanism enables efficient launching while maintaining controllability and cooperation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The method reduces impact and improves control over the balloon's flight, simplifying operations by allowing a gradual and controlled ascent, making the process safer and more manageable for onsite staff.
Implementation Method 1
Inflate the first capsule part until the first capsule part flies away from the ground
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AI summary
The present invention relates to the aerospace application field, and provides a method for flying a large balloon. In the method, a constraint apparatus is disposed on a balloon capsule to replace a roller, and the constraint apparatus is released progressively in a release process of the balloon capsule, so that the balloon capsule is released progressively and slowly before rising above a pod. This greatly reduces the impact in a flying process, makes it easier to control a flying status of the balloon capsule, and also makes related operations of onsite staffs simpler and controllable.