Flared Folding Utility Vault Structure for Stable Expansion

1Strength

If concrete utility vaults are used, then strength and stability are improved, but weight and transportation cost increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevault strengthVSAvoidvault weight

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The vault is divided into multiple panels that can be hinged together, allowing the structure to be transported in smaller, lighter segments and assembled on-site. This segmentation reduces the weight of individual transport units while maintaining the overall strength of the complete vault structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite material construction for the vault panels, combining materials that provide both structural strength and reduced weight compared to traditional concrete. This allows the vault to maintain its load-bearing capacity while significantly reducing transportation weight.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

2Stability of the object's composition

If concrete utility vaults are used, then stability is improved, but ease of installation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevault stabilityVSAvoidinstallation ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The vault is divided into multiple panels that can be hinged together, allowing the structure to be transported in smaller, lighter segments and assembled on-site. This segmentation reduces the weight of individual transport units while maintaining the overall strength of the complete vault structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The vault incorporates hinged connections between panels that allow for flexible assembly and adjustment during installation. These hinges enable workers to connect panels in various configurations and make adjustments as needed, significantly improving installation ease compared to rigid concrete vaults.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Weight of moving object

If plastic or composite utility vaults are used, then weight and transportation cost are reduced, but stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevault weightVSAvoidvault stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Weight of moving objectVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The vault is divided into multiple panels that can be hinged together, allowing the structure to be transported in smaller, lighter segments and assembled on-site. This segmentation reduces the weight of individual transport units while maintaining the overall strength of the complete vault structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite material construction for the vault panels, combining materials that provide both structural strength and reduced weight compared to traditional concrete. This allows the vault to maintain its load-bearing capacity while significantly reducing transportation weight.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

4Ease of operation

If plastic or composite utility vaults are used, then ease of transportation is improved, but stacking benefit deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetransportation easeVSAvoidstacking stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The vault is divided into multiple panels that can be hinged together, allowing the structure to be transported in smaller, lighter segments and assembled on-site. This segmentation reduces the weight of individual transport units while maintaining the overall strength of the complete vault structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The vault incorporates hinged connections between panels that allow for flexible assembly and adjustment during installation. These hinges enable workers to connect panels in various configurations and make adjustments as needed, significantly improving installation ease compared to rigid concrete vaults.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

5Ease of manufacture

If straight and rigid side walls are used, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but adaptability for future equipment deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidspace adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The vault incorporates hinged connections between panels that allow for flexible assembly and adjustment during installation. These hinges enable workers to connect panels in various configurations and make adjustments as needed, significantly improving installation ease compared to rigid concrete vaults.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The vault is divided into multiple panels that can be hinged together, allowing the structure to be transported in smaller, lighter segments and assembled on-site. This segmentation reduces the weight of individual transport units while maintaining the overall strength of the complete vault structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Flared Folding Utility Vault Structure for Stable Expansion

Solution Overview

Problem

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Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

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2Stability of the object's composition

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3Weight of moving object

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4Ease of operation

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5Ease of manufacture

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