Broad-Based Rocket Structure for Large Infrastructure Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rocket ships are limited in weight and volume capacity, unable to transport large structures like office buildings, restaurants, and business establishments, and do not support space tourism.
Innovation Solution
A broad-based rocket ship design with a dome and body structure, equipped with multiple rockets and a stable landing system, featuring an underground loading mechanism using an elevator and conveyor to transport large cargo and infrastructure into space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If existing rocket ship designs are used, then the rocket ship can launch and travel in space, but the weight and volume capacity is limited and cannot transport large structures
Solution Approach 1:
The rocket ship is divided into multiple levels (first level, second level, third level, fourth level) that can be stacked vertically. Each level can carry different types of cargo, supplies, or infrastructure modules. This segmentation allows the rocket to transport large quantities of diverse materials while maintaining structural integrity and balance during launch and space travel.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from horizontal cargo arrangement to vertical stacking of multiple levels. By utilizing the vertical dimension within the rocket's height constraint, the design maximizes cargo capacity without increasing the rocket's footprint or requiring larger launch infrastructure. The multi-level structure enables transport of office buildings, restaurants, condos, and other infrastructure that would be impossible in single-level designs.
2Quantity of substance
If the size of rocket ship is increased to carry more cargo, then the weight and volume capacity improves, but the structural stability and landing capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The circular poles are specifically positioned at the bottommost part of the rocket ship, concentrating the stabilization function at the landing interface rather than distributing it throughout the entire structure. This localized approach provides optimal landing stability without compromising the overall cargo capacity of the upper levels. The circular poles act as dedicated landing legs that bear the rocket's weight during touchdown while leaving the main body free for maximum cargo loading.
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional loading methods are used, then the loading process is simple, but the ability to load large structures and infrastructure is limited
Solution Approach 1:
An elevator system acts as an intermediary mechanism between the ground-level loading platform and the multi-level cargo compartments. The elevator vertically transports large structures, infrastructure modules, and heavy supplies from the ground up to their designated levels within the rocket. This intermediary loading system enables the rocket to accept bulky cargo that cannot be manually loaded or horizontally inserted, while maintaining a relatively simple automated process.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces traditional mechanical crane or forklift loading systems with an elevator-based vertical transport mechanism. The elevator system uses controlled vertical movement along guide rails to position cargo at different levels, substituting complex horizontal lifting and positioning mechanics with a simpler vertical ascent and descent system that is better suited for the rocket's cylindrical structure and weight distribution requirements.
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AI summary
A rocket ship consists of several fuel tanks and is surrounded with two levels of rockets, one from the top part for the detachable dome and one from the bottom part of the rocket ship for its main body. This structure of the rocket ship is detachable and will help it to travel longer distance in space. The broad-based rocket ship has its own loading and unloading mechanism with an underground accessway for the infrastructures and other cargo and supplies to be mobilized into the cargo bay. These cargos, supplies and infrastructure will be transported and be used in the rocket ship space travel. Specifically for the infrastructures loaded into the rocket ship, these will be unloaded into the space to serve another function of offering space and work tourism. With the functions mentioned, this does not limit the endless possibilities of broad-based rocket ship.