Deployable Trailer Walls for Fast-Setup Mobile Obstacle Courses
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile obstacle courses are time-consuming to set up, require labor-intensive preparation, and are limited by space, failing to provide enjoyable exercise options for people in remote areas due to their inflexible and cumbersome nature.
Innovation Solution
A deployable mobile trailer and activity structure with rotatable walls and actuable pistons that can be easily set up on various surfaces, expanding the activity space by deploying multiple walls and activity devices, allowing for quick configuration and reconfiguration without the need for special preparation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional mobile obstacle courses are used, then exercise activity is provided, but setup is time-consuming and labor-intensive requiring two or more people
Solution Approach 1:
The obstacle course is divided into modular components (walls, activity devices, panels) that can be independently assembled and configured. This segmentation allows for faster setup by enabling parallel assembly of different modules and simplifies transportation as each module can be handled separately.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates deployable walls with rotatable and telescopic capabilities, allowing the structure to be quickly transformed from a compact transport state to an expanded activity state. The dynamic components enable single-person operation through mechanical self-deployment mechanisms.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional mobile obstacle courses are used, then exercise activity is provided, but the setup is limited by space and requires special preparation
Solution Approach 1:
The obstacle course system is designed with universal components that can be configured for multiple exercise activities and deployed on various surfaces without special preparation. The standardized interfaces and modular design allow the same base structure to support different activity devices and wall configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The deployable walls can change their physical parameters (length, angle, position) to adapt to different ground conditions and space available. The telescopic and rotatable mechanisms allow the structure to accommodate varying environmental conditions while maintaining structural integrity.
3Area of stationary object
If fixed-size obstacle courses are used, then structure is simple, but activity space is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The obstacle course incorporates deployable walls with rotatable and telescopic capabilities, allowing the structure to be quickly transformed from a compact transport state to an expanded activity state. This dynamic expansion multiplies the usable activity space without requiring a proportionally larger transport structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The compact configuration allows smaller components to be nested within or alongside larger structures during transport, maximizing space utilization. The activity devices can be stored within or attached to the wall structures, creating a space-efficient compact form that expands to provide extensive activity space when deployed.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a flexible and efficient way to create a larger, customizable activity space for exercise and recreation, enhancing user experience by simplifying setup and accommodating different environments, thus addressing the limitations of existing systems.
Implementation Method 1
The deployable end wall also includes an actuable piston coupled to the deployable end wall and the frame and operable to move the deployable end wall between its retracted position and its deployed position
Implementation Method 2
A first elongate deployable wall rotatably attached to a first side of the frame... The first elongate deployable wall has a retracted position and a deployed position such that the first elongate deployable wall is moveable between the retracted position and the deployed position
Data Source
AI summary
A deployable mobile trailer with multiple deployable walls is disclosed. The mobile trailer includes wheels rotatably coupled to a base and a frame attached to the base. The frame has vertical supports attached to the base and a top frame assembly disposed at a top end of the vertical supports. First and second elongate deployable walls are rotatably attached to respective first and second sides of the frame. The first and second walls include and are movable between respective retracted and deployed positions. A deployable end wall is rotatably attached to an end of the frame and has a retracted position and a deployed position between which it is movable. Multiple activity devices are removably attached to the top frame assembly, the first elongate deployable wall, the second elongate deployable wall, or the deployable end wall. A mobile activity structure and method for operating a mobile deployable activity structure are also provided.