Deployable Portable Ramp Structure for Quick Assembly

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing ramps for jumping wirelessly controlled vehicles are cumbersome and difficult to assemble/disassemble, limiting their portability and versatility for gaming applications.

Innovation Solution

A lightweight, flexible plastic ramp system that can be easily assembled and disassembled, comprising two-dimensional ramp members and supports that convert into a three-dimensional configuration, allowing for quick setup and teardown, and includes features like hook and loop fasteners for secure attachment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional ramps are used for jumping wirelessly controlled vehicles, then the ramp provides stable support for vehicle jumping, but the ramp is cumbersome and difficult to assemble/disassemble, limiting portability

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of assembly and disassemblyVSAvoidstructural complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The ramp is divided into multiple segments including a ramp member and separate support structures that can be independently assembled. The support structure includes vertical supports and horizontal crossbars that can be separately positioned and connected to the ramp member, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly while maintaining structural integrity during use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The ramp system transitions from a static, fixed structure to a dynamic, adjustable configuration. The support structure can be easily assembled and disassembled, and the ramp member can be positioned at different angles, providing adaptability for various jumping scenarios while maintaining stability during operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If traditional ramps are used for jumping wirelessly controlled vehicles, then the ramp provides stable support for vehicle jumping, but the ramp is difficult to assemble and disassemble, reducing portability and versatility

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveportability and versatilityVSAvoidtime for assembly and disassembly

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The ramp is divided into multiple segments including a ramp member and separate support structures that can be independently assembled. The support structure includes vertical supports and horizontal crossbars that can be separately positioned and connected to the ramp member, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly while maintaining structural integrity during use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The ramp components are designed with pre-determined connection points and attachment mechanisms that enable quick assembly without requiring complex tools or procedures. The support structure can be rapidly configured and deployed, minimizing the time required for setup and teardown, thereby enhancing portability and versatility for gaming applications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Weight of moving object

If a lightweight flexible plastic ramp member is used, then the ramp becomes portable and easy to deploy, but the ramp must maintain structural stability during vehicle jumping

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveramp weightVSAvoidstructural stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Weight of moving objectVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The ramp is divided into multiple segments including a ramp member and separate support structures that can be independently assembled. The support structure includes vertical supports and horizontal crossbars that can be separately positioned and connected to the ramp member, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly while maintaining structural integrity during use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The ramp system combines lightweight flexible plastic material for the ramp member with rigid support structures made of stable materials. This composite approach allows the ramp to be lightweight and portable while maintaining structural stability during vehicle jumping through the combination of different material properties.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 3:

The ramp system transitions from a static, fixed structure to a dynamic, adjustable configuration. The support structure can be easily assembled and disassembled, and the ramp member can be positioned at different angles, providing adaptability for various jumping scenarios while maintaining stability during operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250229191A1Deployable portable ramp and methods

Publication Date: 2025.07.17 MATARAZZO ANTHONY

AI summary

A method of using a ramp for jumping wirelessly controlled vehicles comprising assembling one or more two-dimensional ramp supports into a three-dimensional configuration; coupling a two-dimensional ramp member to the one or more three-dimensional ramp supports to form a ramp with a three-dimensional ramp member; providing the ramp so that it is supported on a surface by the one or more three-dimensional ramp supports.