Barrier With Upside Down Joint For Maintenance Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional barriers require disassembly of end systems to access and remove internal support members, which is cumbersome and interferes with the barrier's structure, limiting ease of maintenance and accessibility.
Innovation Solution
A barrier design featuring pivotally engaged upper and lower connectors, a junction support member, and a bridge connector that allows the internal support member to be removed with minimal interference, maintaining structural integrity and ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional barrier design is used with integrated support members, then structural strength is maintained, but accessibility for maintenance and removal becomes difficult requiring disassembly of end systems
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier is divided into modular sections with distinct components: barrier portions, end systems, and support members. The support members are segmented into removable internal support members and external support structures, allowing independent access and maintenance without disassembling the entire barrier system.
Solution Approach 2:
The internal support members are extracted as separate, removable components from the barrier structure. The junction apparatus is designed to hold these support members in place during normal operation but allows for their easy removal when maintenance is needed, eliminating the need to disassemble end systems.
2Ease of repair
If support members are made removable for ease of maintenance, then accessibility improves, but structural strength and stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The junction apparatus provides dynamic connectivity, allowing the barrier to transition between different operational states. During normal use, the junction apparatus securely holds support members to maintain structural integrity. During maintenance, the same junction apparatus allows easy removal and reinstallation of support members without compromising overall barrier strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The barrier is designed with pre-configured access pathways and junction apparatus that are prepared in advance for support member removal. The end systems and junction apparatus are预先 designed with features that facilitate quick release and reattachment of support members, eliminating the need for complex disassembly procedures.
3Ease of operation
If end systems are disassembled to access support members, then support member removal becomes possible, but time loss and operational disruption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier system is pre-configured with accessible junction apparatus and support member interfaces that are ready for maintenance operations. The design includes pre-positioned access points and quick-release mechanisms that eliminate the need for time-consuming disassembly of end systems during maintenance.
Solution Approach 2:
The junction apparatus and support member design enable maintenance personnel to perform support member removal and installation independently without requiring disassembly of other barrier components. The system is designed to be self-sufficient for routine maintenance operations.
Data Source
AI summary
The present barrier includes barrier portions engaged to each other by a junction apparatus that includes first and second upper connectors and first and second lower connectors. A junction support member extends between the upper connectors and lower connectors. The junction support member is spaced from and adjacent to the upper connectors. A bridge connector bridges the spacing between the upper end of the junction support member and the upper connectors.