Beam Profile Fixing Assembly for Rapid Rigid Tent Joints
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tent modules are cumbersome to set up and assemble, lack flexibility, and often require separate ballistic protection, which is expensive and difficult to transport and deploy.
Innovation Solution
A fixing device comprising plate elements with lug portions and clamping mechanisms that securely connect beam profiles, allowing for rapid assembly and integration with ballistic modules and containers, enhancing stability and connectivity between tent modules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional tent modules are used, then the structure can be assembled, but the setup process is time-consuming and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing device is divided into multiple plate elements (first plate element, second plate element, third plate element) that can be separately assembled and then connected together, allowing for modular and rapid assembly of the tent frame structure
Solution Approach 2:
The lug portions are inserted into recessed channels of the beam profiles, creating a nested connection structure that simplifies assembly while maintaining structural integrity and rigidity
2Stability of the object's composition
If traditional fixing methods are used, then beam profiles can be connected, but the junctions lack sufficient rigidity and stability
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple plate elements are combined and secured together at the beam profile junctions, creating a unified fixing structure that enhances both the rigidity and stability of the frame connections
Solution Approach 2:
The plate elements are pre-configured with lug portions and recessed channels that align with the beam profiles, allowing for quick connection that immediately provides structural rigidity without requiring additional reinforcement
3Object-affected harmful factors
If separate ballistic protection is added, then protection is achieved, but transport and setup become more cumbersome and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The ballistic protection functionality is merged with the existing beam profile structure through the fixing device, eliminating the need for separate ballistic wall constructions and reducing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing device serves multiple functions: it provides structural connection, ensures frame rigidity, and integrates ballistic protection capabilities, replacing what would traditionally require multiple separate components
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AI summary
A fixing device (10) for fixing two beam profiles (3,4) comprising recessed channels (11), the fixing device (10) comprising a first plate element (12) comprising a contact side (15) configured to abut a contact side (16,17) of a second and a third plate element (13,14). The plate elements further comprising lug portions (18,24,24') configured to be inserted into a respective recessed channel (11). The contact side (16,17) of the second and the third plate element (13,14) configured to pivotably abut the contact side (15) of the first plate element (12).