Foldable Housing With Pivot Axes For Compact Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing foldable housing designs are inefficient in terms of space utilization and assembly/disassembly, particularly when transitioning between use and transport positions, and often lack adequate noise, dust, and explosion protection for heavy machinery like shredders.
Innovation Solution
A foldable housing with a ceiling and two walls aligned parallel to each other, featuring pivot axes that allow for compact folding and easy assembly/disassembly, including an opening in the ceiling for object insertion and a 'accordion' folding mechanism, which simplifies transport and deployment while providing noise, dust, and explosion protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the housing is designed as a fixed structure to provide adequate noise, dust, and explosion protection, then protection effectiveness is improved, but transportability and adaptability to various locations deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into multiple modular components including a base element, wall elements, and ceiling elements that can be folded and assembled at different locations. Each wall element consists of multiple wall parts connected by pivot axes, allowing the structure to be segmented for compact transport yet reconfigured into a complete protective enclosure when deployed.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing transitions from a static protective structure to a dynamic, foldable system using pivot axes and hinges that enable movement between transport and operational positions. The wall parts and ceiling parts can rotate around pivot axes to transform the housing from a compact folded state to an expanded protective enclosure, providing both transportability and protection effectiveness.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the housing is designed as a foldable structure to improve transportability and adaptability, then transportability is improved, but assembly complexity and structural stability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is segmented into standardized modular components (base element, wall elements with multiple wall parts, ceiling elements) that can be independently manufactured and assembled. Each segment contains integrated pivot axes and connection points that simplify the assembly process, reducing overall complexity despite the foldable design.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall parts are nested within each other when folded, with wall parts rotating around pivot axes to collapse into a compact configuration. The ceiling parts similarly fold down over the walls, creating a nested, space-efficient transport configuration that minimizes assembly requirements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the housing is designed as a foldable structure to improve transportability, then transportability is improved, but the interior space volume deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The housing utilizes dynamic folding mechanisms with pivot axes that allow the structure to expand from a compact transport configuration to a spacious operational enclosure. The wall parts and ceiling parts rotate around pivot points to create maximum interior volume when deployed, providing adequate space for housing large machines while maintaining compactness during transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The folding mechanism operates in multiple dimensions, with wall parts rotating around vertical pivot axes and ceiling parts folding down over the walls. This multi-dimensional folding approach maximizes the expansion ratio between transport and operational states, creating sufficient interior space volume when deployed.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple pivot axes are used to enable folding and compact transport, then transportability is improved, but the number of components and assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple pivot axes are integrated into unified hinge assemblies that connect wall parts to each other and to the base element. The ceiling parts are connected to wall parts through integrated hinge mechanisms, merging multiple rotational joints into consolidated components that reduce the total number of separate parts while maintaining the folding capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The pivot axes serve multiple functions: they enable folding for transportability, provide structural support when deployed, and act as connection points between modular components. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized components, simplifying the overall assembly despite the complex folding requirements.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a foldable enclosure (1) with a ceiling (2) and two walls (3, 4) arranged on opposite sides of the enclosure, which in a use position of the enclosure (1) are aligned parallel to each other, each wall consisting of two wall parts (7, 8, 10, 11) which are coupled to each other via a first and a second pivot axis (9, 12), wherein a wall part (8, 11) adjoining the ceiling (2) is coupled to the ceiling (2) via a third and fourth pivot axis (14, 16).To create an alternative foldable enclosure that provides a larger interior space surrounded or enclosed by wall and ceiling sections, the invention provides that the ceiling (2) consists of two ceiling sections (13, 15) coupled to each other via a fifth pivot axis (17), wherein a first ceiling section (13) is coupled to a wall section (8) via the third pivot axis (14) and a second ceiling section (15) is coupled to another wall section (11) via the fourth pivot axis (16). The invention further relates to a method for erecting a foldable enclosure (1) and the use of this enclosure (1).