Extendable Platform With Rotatable Wing For Screen Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing climbing screen systems face challenges in transportation due to size restrictions, requiring a police escort for pre-assembled systems and increased on-site assembly time for disassembled systems, which delays construction.
Innovation Solution
An extendable platform with a rotatable wing that can be configured to extend beyond 2.9m in length, allowing for easy transportation without a police escort and quick on-site assembly, featuring an extendable support structure, deck, and guard rail, with the wing secured to the support structure for safe operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the climbing screen system is transported pre-assembled, then the installation time is reduced, but a police escort is required due to width exceeding 2.9m
Solution Approach 1:
The platform is divided into a main body and a detachable wing section. During transportation, the wing is detached or folded back, reducing the overall width to under 2.9m and eliminating the need for a police escort. At the construction site, the wing is attached to extend the working width, thus resolving the contradiction between transportation constraints and installation efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The platform incorporates an extendable wing with rotational joints that allow dynamic adjustment between a retracted transportation configuration and an extended working configuration. This dynamic structure enables the platform to adapt its width based on operational requirements, satisfying both transportation regulations and productivity needs
2Length of moving object
If the climbing screen system is transported disassembled, then the width restriction is complied with, but the assembly time on-site increases
Solution Approach 1:
The platform is segmented into modular components including the main body and detachable wing. These segments are designed with standardized connection interfaces that enable rapid assembly on-site using simple fastening mechanisms, significantly reducing assembly time compared to traditional disassembled transport methods
Solution Approach 2:
The wing and main body are pre-configured with alignment features and quick-connect mechanisms during manufacturing. This preliminary preparation ensures that when components are transported separately, they can be rapidly assembled on-site without requiring complex alignment or specialized assembly equipment, thus minimizing assembly time
3Area of moving object
If the platform is extended beyond 2.9m, then the work surface area is increased, but the transportation requires special permission
Solution Approach 1:
The platform's work surface area is achieved through a modular design where the main body provides baseline workspace and the detachable wing extends the area when needed. During transportation, the wing is detached or folded, reducing the width to comply with standard road regulations and maintaining transportation flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The platform employs a dynamically extendable wing with rotational and telescopic mechanisms that allow the work surface area to be adjusted based on operational requirements. The wing can be extended at the construction site to provide adequate workspace while being retracted during transportation to maintain flexibility and comply with road width restrictions
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 platform reduces installation and disassembly time, minimizes the need for a police escort, and allows safe deployment at any height, enhancing construction efficiency and safety by providing a versatile and compact solution for climbing screen systems.
Implementation Method 1
an extending section which telescopes with respect to a main support member of the support structure
Implementation Method 2
the wing is rotatably secured to the extending section of the support structure
Data Source
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AI summary
A platform providing a work surface, the platform comprising: an extendable support structure (3); a deck (4) mounted on the support structure; a wing (5) rotatably secured to an extending section of the support structure, wherein: in a first configuration, the extending section is retracted and the wing (5) is inactive such that it does not define part of the work surface; and in a second configuration, the support structure is extended and the wing (5) is positioned to be supported by the support structure such that the deck and wing together define the work surface.