Demountable Flood Barrier With Integrated H-Section Lid Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional demountable flood protection systems require numerous parts and removable stanchions, leading to time-consuming installation, storage challenges, and a high risk of parts being lost.
Innovation Solution
A demountable flood barrier design featuring a single removable part, where the barrier portion is secured by a lockable box with ties and pivotable strut portions that maintain a linear configuration, reducing the complexity of installation and storage requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional demountable flood protection systems use multiple removable parts and stanchions, then the system can be assembled and disassembled, but the installation time increases and the risk of losing parts increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate components (box, lid, stanchion, barrier portion) into an integrated unit where the lid itself serves as the support structure. The H-section profile integrates the mounting means, seal receiving means, and barrier portion receiving means into a single structural element, eliminating the need for separate stanchions and reducing the number of parts that need to be assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as a cover for the box, a stanchion for supporting the barrier portion, and an integrated mounting structure with H-section profile. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed while maintaining the demountable capability of the system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional demountable flood protection systems use multiple removable parts, then the system can be configured flexibly, but storage requirements increase and parts may be lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the stanchion function into the lid structure, eliminating separate stanchion components. The H-section profile integrates multiple functional elements (mounting means, seal receiving means, barrier portion receiving means) into a single structural component, reducing the total number of parts from multiple separate components to essentially one integrated unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The barrier portion is received within the H-section profile of the lid, and the seal is received within a recess in the lid. This nesting arrangement allows multiple functional elements to be contained within the primary structural component, reducing the number of separate parts that need to be stored and managed.
3Ease of operation
If conventional demountable flood protection systems use multiple removable stanchions, then the barrier can be supported and positioned, but the complexity of assembly increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the stanchion support function with the lid structure. The H-section profile provides both structural support and integrated mounting means for the barrier portion, eliminating the need for separate stanchion assembly steps and simplifying the overall assembly process.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid is segmented into functional zones: the H-section profile for barrier support, the recess for seal placement, and the locking mechanism for securing the barrier portion. This segmentation allows each functional element to be independently designed and positioned, simplifying the assembly process while maintaining support capabilities.
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AI summary
A demountable support comprises a box (1) having an open top, and a lid (3) hinged to the box and movable between a position in which the box is closed and a position in which the lid is substantially upright. A stay (13) is provided for maintaining the lid in the substantially upright position, the stay being contained within the box when the box is closed.