Modular Cabin Structure for Radiation Shielding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing manned vehicle cabin structures for special environments require substantial alterations and increased costs when adapting to varying radiation exposure levels, and existing solutions struggle to provide comprehensive shielding while maintaining operational efficiency and visibility.
Innovation Solution
A modular cabin structure with a monocoque design using metal plates and lead glass, featuring a separable bottom plate and three-dimensional coupling system, which can be easily attached and detached from the vehicle body, providing effective radiation shielding while maintaining visibility and protecting electronic equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If shielding members are attached to a common vehicle, then radiation shielding capability is improved, but the difficulty to cover the entire vehicle completely and increase shielding capabilities increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cabin is separated from the vehicle body as an independent module with its own shielding structure. The cabin includes a front shield, rear shield, left shield, right shield, and floor shield that collectively provide comprehensive radiation protection. This segmentation allows the shielding to be optimized for the operator's specific needs without complicating the entire vehicle structure.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If substantial alteration is needed to change shielding capabilities, then radiation protection is improved, but the cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cabin module is designed as a universal unit that can be attached to various vehicle types (trucks, buses, vans) without requiring vehicle-specific modifications. The standardized coupling mechanism and modular shielding structure allow the same cabin design to serve multiple applications, reducing development and manufacturing costs while maintaining effective radiation protection.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a cabin structure is designed for special environment use, then radiation protection is improved, but the weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shielding structure applies radiation protection locally where it is most needed - around the operator's position and control systems. The shield components are strategically positioned to provide maximum protection with minimum material usage, rather than uniformly thickening the entire cabin structure. This localized approach reduces overall weight while maintaining effective radiation protection.
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
The solution allows for efficient adaptation of vehicles into special environment use with enhanced radiation shielding capabilities, reduced weight, and maintained visibility, while preventing the ingress of harmful substances and protecting electronic components, thus enhancing operational safety and cost-effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
the cabin is formed as a casing body having a protection structure... having a space for accommodating an operator who operates the operation terminal or an occupant... the casing body has a coupling and fastening part on a bottom side thereof for secure attachment to the vehicle body
Data Source
AI summary
A cabin 14 is formed as a casing body with a protection structure. The casing body is partitioned and separable from the vehicle body and has on a bottom side thereof support pillars 42 for secure attachment to the vehicle body 13 with restraint at least in planar coordinate directions.