Mobile Data Destruction Layout for On-Site Drive Grinding

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing methods for destroying sensitive data on computer components require secure transportation of components from the collection site to a remote destruction site, which is cumbersome and inefficient for large numbers of components.

Innovation Solution

A vehicle-mounted data destruction system with a grinding device, separator, and conveyor that allows on-site destruction of computer components, utilizing a hammer mill to pulverize components into small particles within a soundproof enclosure.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If computer components with sensitive data are transported to a remote destruction site, then data destruction can be performed, but the logistical complexity and security risks increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata destruction reliabilityVSAvoidlogistical complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of transporting components to a destruction site, the patent inverts the approach by bringing the destruction system to the components. The mobile destruction system travels to locations where computer components are stored, eliminating the need for secure transportation and complex logistics while maintaining reliable data destruction capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

Solution Approach 2:

The mobile destruction system is designed as a universal platform that can destroy various types of computer components (hard drives, servers, storage devices) in multiple locations. This multi-functional capability eliminates the need for separate destruction facilities at different sites, reducing overall logistical complexity while ensuring reliable data destruction across diverse environments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If a large number of computer components are collected for transport, then data destruction can be performed in bulk, but the time and resources required for collection and transport increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata destruction throughputVSAvoidcollection and transport time

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile destruction system performs preliminary actions by positioning itself at the storage location before components need to be destroyed. This allows components to be destroyed in situ without requiring collection and transport time, while the system remains available for continuous bulk destruction operations across multiple locations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

By inverting the traditional approach and bringing the destruction capability to the components rather than transporting components to destruction facilities, the system eliminates collection and transport time entirely. Bulk destruction is achieved by processing multiple components at each location visited, maintaining high throughput without the time loss associated with logistics.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

3Reliability

If computer components are transported securely, then data destruction can be performed remotely, but the cost and complexity of secure transport increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure data destructionVSAvoidease of implementation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies inversion by making the destruction system mobile rather than transporting components. This approach maintains secure data destruction by ensuring components are destroyed in controlled environments, while dramatically simplifying implementation by eliminating the need for specialized secure transport infrastructure, tracking systems, and associated protocols.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

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

Enables efficient on-site destruction of sensitive data without the need for secure transportation, reducing logistical challenges and protecting the environment from noise and fumes.

Implementation Method 1

The vacuum source is operable to create a vacuum pressure that draws computer components from the supply bin into the separator

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectVacuum pressure: Vacuum

Implementation Method 2

The grinding device could be a hammer mill or other equivalent type of grinding device

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical grinding: Abrasion

Implementation Method 3

The separator could be a cyclone separator or other equivalent type of separator

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCyclone separation: Cyclone Separation

Data Source

PatentUS20250238008A1Vehicle Transported sensitive data destruction system

Publication Date: 2025.07.24 CRAFTSMEN IND INC

AI summary

A vehicle transported sensitive data destruction system includes a grinding device positioned below a separator in an enclosure of the vehicle. Computer components to be destroyed are supplied to the separator and fall from the separator and into the grinding device where the components are ground into refuse particles. Refuse particles from the grinding device fall into a receptacle beneath the griding device. To accommodate the vertical arrangement of the separator, grinding device and receptacle in the vertical height of the vehicle enclosure, an opening is provided through the floor of the enclosure to accommodate the receptacle positioned below the grinding device.