Inflatable Vehicle Partition for Fast Driver Isolation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle partitions require significant modification to a vehicle, incurring time and cost, to effectively isolate the driver from suspected virus or bacteria-infected patients during transportation.
Innovation Solution
A removable vehicle partition comprising an inflatable tube and vehicle body frame fixing bars, which can be easily mounted and detached without altering the vehicle structure, utilizing sealing pads and adjustable fixing bars for secure attachment and air circulation control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If vehicle modification is performed to mount an isolation partition, then isolation effectiveness is improved, but time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The isolation partition system is divided into separate modular components: inflatable tubes, fixing bars, sealing pads, and storage boxes. These can be independently assembled and installed without modifying the vehicle structure, enabling rapid deployment while maintaining effective isolation.
Solution Approach 2:
The partition components are pre-assembled into a complete isolation system that can be stored in the vehicle and quickly deployed when needed. The inflatable tubes are pre-positioned with fixing bars and sealing pads attached, allowing immediate installation without on-site construction or vehicle modification.
2Reliability
If vehicle modification is performed to mount an isolation partition, then isolation effectiveness is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The isolation partition uses inexpensive inflatable tubes and removable sealing pads that can be easily replaced if needed. These components are designed to be cost-effective alternatives to permanent vehicle modifications, providing reliable isolation at lower implementation costs.
Solution Approach 2:
By segmenting the isolation system into separate components rather than requiring integrated vehicle modification, the implementation cost is reduced. Each component can be sourced and assembled independently, avoiding expensive customization fees and professional installation requirements.
3Ease of operation
If the partition is made removable for easy installation, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing bars are pre-equipped with clipping mechanisms and the sealing pads are pre-attached to the inflatable tubes with adhesive. This preliminary preparation ensures that when the partition is installed, the connections are immediately secure and reliable, maintaining isolation effectiveness while enabling easy installation and removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The inflatable tube design uses air pressure to create a rigid, sealable barrier that can be easily inflated and deflated. The inflation process automatically expands the tube to engage with the sealing pads and fixing bars, ensuring reliable isolation while requiring minimal manual assembly effort.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and cost-effective isolation of drivers from infected patients by allowing easy installation and removal of the partition, maintaining vehicle integrity and ensuring safety through effective air sealing and circulation management.
Implementation Method 1
an inflatable tube, and at least one vehicle body frame fixing bar connected to the inflatable tube
Implementation Method 2
a sealing pad attached to the outside of the inflatable tube to closely connect the inflatable tube and the vehicle body
Implementation Method 3
The second fixing bar may include friction pads that are provided at both ends of the second fixing bar and adhere to the vehicle body
Data Source
AI summary
A removable vehicle partition is disclosed. In an embodiment a removable vehicle partition includes an inflatable tube and at least one vehicle body frame fixing bar connected to the inflatable tube and configured to fix the inflatable tube inside a vehicle body.