High-Energy Flexible Net Impact Testing System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing impact testing platforms for high-energy flexible nets face challenges such as compromised slope stability during testing, limited applicability due to reliance on natural terrain, and inability to adjust initial impact load.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a vertical impact testing unit, a slope impact testing unit, an impact simulation unit, and an impact monitoring unit, which allows for ultra-high-energy impact tests and real-time monitoring of deformation and internal forces in the flexible net.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If a natural slope is used for impact testing, then the testing platform can be established with existing terrain, but the slope stability is compromised by vibrations from tests

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetesting platform establishmentVSAvoidslope stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The testing system is divided into separate modular components: a stable support structure, an adjustable slope module, and an impactor system. This segmentation allows the slope to be independently adjusted and replaced without affecting the overall stability of the testing platform, resolving the contradiction between ease of setup and slope stability during testing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

An adjustable slope module serves as an intermediary between the stable support structure and the impactor. This mediator allows the slope angle to be precisely controlled and adjusted during testing, eliminating the need to rely on natural slope variations while maintaining platform stability throughout the testing process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If a natural slope is used for impact testing, then the platform can be established quickly, but the applicability is limited by reliance on natural terrain

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveplatform establishment speedVSAvoidplatform applicability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The slope angle is made dynamically adjustable through a mechanical adjustment mechanism that allows continuous variation of the slope angle during testing. This dynamic capability enables the same platform to adapt to different testing requirements and terrain conditions, significantly improving versatility while maintaining quick setup through standardized modular components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The testing platform is designed with universal, multi-functional components that can be configured for different testing scenarios. The adjustable slope module, standardized impactors, and modular support structure allow the platform to perform multiple testing functions across various applications, eliminating dependency on specific natural terrain features.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Device complexity

If a fixed slope structure is used, then the platform structure is simple, but the capability to adjust initial impact load is lost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveplatform structureVSAvoidimpact load adjustment capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The impactor system incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through a lifting mechanism and release system that allow precise control of impactor position and release timing. This enables adjustment of the initial impact load and impact parameters without requiring complex structural changes to the overall platform, maintaining structural simplicity while achieving the desired adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 system enables efficient testing of high-energy flexible nets with adjustable impact conditions, providing comprehensive data for stress analysis and improving the accuracy of impact resistance evaluations.

Implementation Method 1

The lifting assembly is configured to lift the impactor performing the slope impact test to the impact assembly, and lift an impactor performing a vertical impact test to a predetermined position and release the impactor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectGravitation: Gravitation

Implementation Method 2

a height of the predetermined position is not less than 100 m, the impact angle of the impact assembly is in a range of 45° to 70°, and an impact velocity of the impactor performing the vertical impact test and the impact velocity of the impactor performing the slope impact test are not less than 35 m/s

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectGravitational potential energy to kinetic energy conversion: Gravitation

Implementation Method 3

the first flexible net and the second flexible net may be tested for impact resistance capability by the impact load test

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic deformation: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS12222331B1Systems and methods for impact testing and monitoring of high-energy flexible nets
Publication Date: 2025.02.11 RAILWAY ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTE CHINA ACADEMY OF RAILWAY SCIENCES CO LTD
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  • US12222331B1 patent drawing
  • US12222331B1 patent drawing

AI summary

Provided are a system and a method for impact testing and monitoring of a high-energy flexible net. The system includes a vertical impact testing unit, a slope impact testing unit, an impact simulation unit, and an impact monitoring unit. The vertical impact testing unit includes a vertically positioned gravity wall. The slope impact testing unit includes a wall slope positioned perpendicularly to a second side of the gravity wall. A first side of the gravity wall and a slope surface of the wall slope are securely provided with a flexible net, respectively. The impact simulation unit includes an impact assembly and a lifting assembly. The impact monitoring unit is configured to monitor a deformation result and an internal force change result of the flexible net.