Aerospace Magnetic Survey Storage Box with Sun Shield and Stabilizing Feet

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current storage devices for data analyzers in aeromagnetic surveys lack sunlight shielding, making it difficult to observe electronic displays outdoors, and have unstable gravity centers when placed on rough ground, leading to toppling issues.

Innovation Solution

A storage device with a shielding structure to block sunlight, a moving structure with universal wheels for easy movement, and a support structure to stabilize the device on uneven surfaces, including a sun visor mechanism and adjustable support feet.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If the storage box is provided with a sun visor mechanism for sunlight shielding, then the display screen observation is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedisplay screen observationVSAvoidstorage box structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Illumination intensityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The storage box is divided into functional modules: a main storage box body, a separate accommodating box for accessories, and an integrated sun visor mechanism with independent control. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while maintaining overall system manageability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The sun visor mechanism is integrated directly into the storage box lid structure, combining the protective lid function with the sunlight shielding function in one unified component, reducing the need for separate shielding devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Ease of operation

If universal wheels are added to the storage box for easy movement, then the ease of operation is improved, but the stability on rough ground deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemovement capabilityVSAvoidplacement stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The storage box employs adjustable support feet that can be extended or retracted based on terrain conditions. On rough ground, the support feet extend to provide stable support, compensating for the mobility provided by universal wheels, thus maintaining stability while preserving movement capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If the accommodating box is made pull-out type for easy access, then the ease of operation is improved, but the gravity center stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveaccessibilityVSAvoidgravity center stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The accommodating box is designed with a pull-out mechanism that allows easy access to accessories, while the support feet provide dynamic stabilization to compensate for the shifting gravity center when the accommodating box is extended or retracted.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Productivity

If the storage box body is made larger to accommodate more equipment, then the productivity is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveequipment capacityVSAvoidhandling difficulty

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The storage system is divided into a main storage box body for equipment and a separate pull-out accommodating box for accessories. This segmentation allows the main body to remain compact and easy to handle while providing expanded storage capacity through the detachable accommodating box.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

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

Facilitates clear observation of electronic displays by shielding sunlight and stabilizes the device on various ground surfaces, allowing for secure handling and placement, enhancing usability during outdoor surveys.

Implementation Method 1

a first torsional spring is butted between the rotating rods and a box cover of the storage box body

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectTorsional spring: Torsion Spring

Implementation Method 2

a second torsional spring is butted between the pawl and the storage box body

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectTorsional spring: Torsion Spring

Implementation Method 3

a first spring is fixedly connected between the control block and the box cover of the storage box body

Methodology Applied