Modular Blast Control Blanket with Integrated Anchoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current blast protection systems are cumbersome, expensive, and provide inadequate protection at connection points, making them impractical for large-scale applications and inconvenient to assemble, especially in environments requiring rapid deployment.
Innovation Solution
A flexible, modular barrier system using integrated anchoring systems for blast control blankets and curtains that can be easily assembled and disassembled, featuring a rail system, hydraulic masts, and articulating handling systems for deployment, and can be customized to fit various environments and equipment sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If modular blast protection systems are used, then portability and adaptability are improved, but assembly complexity and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple blanket panels into a single integrated modular unit with internal connections already established. This merging approach maintains adaptability through modularity while eliminating the assembly complexity of connecting separate panels, as the units are pre-integrated yet can be easily deployed as complete functional modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The blanket panels are pre-assembled and pre-connected into modular units before deployment. The connections between panels are established in advance during manufacturing, so that during field deployment, operators only need to deploy complete functional modules rather than assemble individual panels, significantly reducing assembly time and complexity.
2Weight of moving object
If modular blast protection systems are used, then portability is improved, but assembly time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary assembly of multiple blanket panels into integrated modular units during manufacturing. This pre-assembly eliminates field assembly steps, allowing operators to deploy complete functional modules directly, thereby reducing assembly time while maintaining the portability benefits of modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The overall protection system is segmented into discrete modular units that can be independently handled and deployed. Each module is self-contained with pre-established connections, allowing for rapid deployment by simply positioning and securing the complete modules rather than assembling individual components in the field.
3Ease of operation
If connection points are used to join panels, then modular assembly is enabled, but protection strength is weakened at connection points
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple blanket panels into a single integrated unit with internal connections established during manufacturing. This approach maintains the modular assembly advantage while eliminating weak connection points, as the panels are permanently bonded or mechanically integrated into a unified structure that distributes blast forces evenly across the entire assembly rather than concentrating stress at connection points.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses composite construction methods where multiple blanket panels are combined with reinforcing materials or structural elements at the panel interfaces. This composite approach maintains modular assembly capabilities while significantly strengthening the connection regions to match or exceed the strength of the individual panels, eliminating the weak point vulnerability.
4Manufacturing precision
If custom-sized covers are used, then protection fit is improved, but manufacturing cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the protection system into standardized modular units with fixed dimensions. These modules can be configured in different arrangements to fit various equipment sizes and shapes, eliminating the need for custom manufacturing while achieving adequate protection fit through modular configuration rather than custom tailoring.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular blanket units are designed with universal dimensions and connection interfaces that can be used across multiple applications and equipment types. This universality allows the same standardized modules to protect different sized equipment by varying the number and arrangement of modules, eliminating custom manufacturing requirements while maintaining appropriate protection fit for each application.
Data Source
AI summary
A relatively lightweight, modular, blast control system utilizes a plurality of fabric panels that may be joined to form a matrix to protect or control a blast.