Reinforced Housing Module for 90° Tilted Road Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing prefabricated housing modules face transportation restrictions due to dimensional limitations, requiring special permits or escorts for widths greater than 8.5 feet, and there is a need for solutions that can expand living space without additional construction or adaptation at the deployment site.
Innovation Solution
A prefabricated and reinforced housing module designed to be transported in a 90-degree tilted manner, utilizing standard maritime transport containers, with reinforced structures and dimensions that comply with conventional transport regulations, allowing for easy deployment without special permits.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the housing module width is increased to provide more living space, then the habitable area is improved, but the transportation compliance deteriorates as it exceeds the 8.5 feet width limit for conventional trucks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dimensionality change by rotating the housing module 90 degrees from its conventional orientation. The module is designed with a rectangular base that can be tilted onto its long side, transforming the transport profile from a wide flat configuration to a narrower vertical configuration. This allows the module to comply with the 8.5 feet width limit while maintaining its full habitable area when deployed in its original orientation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by providing a transport mechanism that enables the module to be rotated between its habitable orientation and a tilted transport orientation. The module includes structural features such as pivot points and support elements that allow it to dynamically change its configuration for transport versus deployment, adapting its dimensional characteristics to different operational requirements.
2Length of moving object
If special permits are obtained for widths between 8.5 and 12 feet, then the transportation capability is improved, but the complexity and cost increase due to additional regulatory requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves the regulatory complexity by using dimensionality change to bring the module width below the 8.5 feet threshold. By tilting the module onto its long side during transport, the effective width is reduced to comply with standard truck dimensions, eliminating the need for special permits and escorts while maintaining full habitable space when deployed.
3Length of moving object
If the housing module is designed to be transported tipped at 90°, then the transportation compliance is improved, but the structural integrity during transport deteriorates due to increased lateral forces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent addresses structural integrity during tilted transport by implementing dynamic support features. The module includes lateral support structures, tie-down points, and a tilted platform configuration that stabilizes the module during transport while maintaining structural strength. These features prevent excessive lateral movement and distribute forces throughout the structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring the module with transport-specific structural reinforcements and orientation features before deployment. The module is designed with built-in support elements and attachment points that are activated during tilted transport to maintain structural integrity, and these same features are designed to be engaged or disengaged as needed during deployment.
4Area of stationary object
If multiple modules are joined together to provide larger living space, then the habitable area is improved, but the transportation requirements worsen as each additional module requires separate transport logistics
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by designing the housing as individual modular units that can be independently transported and then joined together at the deployment location. Each module is a self-contained unit with standardized connection interfaces, allowing multiple modules to be separately transported using conventional logistics and then assembled to create larger habitable spaces without requiring complex coordinated transport for the complete structure.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a prefabricated and rein-forced housing module, designed to be transportable by convention-al transport means on conventional transport routes, such as road trucks, maritime transport and similar. The housing module comprises a generally rectangular main structural frame that defines two lateral sides, two ends, a floor and a roof of the housing module and the dimensions of the transportable module, wherein the housing module also comprises external attachments or fittings on a lateral side thereof, facing outwards on the respective side, to define a transport side with the aim of enabling the module to be transported on that side tipped at 90°.