Modular Anti-Impact Protection Composite Bollard
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current anti-impact protection solutions face issues such as permanent deformation under modest impacts, height limitations, and compatibility with hygiene standards, especially in food and pharmaceutical environments, due to material fragility, oxidation, and exposure of fastenings.
Innovation Solution
A modular anti-impact protection system comprising a main module with a polymeric plastic outer body and inner body, designed for elastic energy absorption, featuring a hollow conformation for reduced stress on anchorage means, and a modular design allowing height adjustment and easy maintenance, with sealing to prevent liquid infiltration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If metal protection bollards are used, then impact resistance is improved, but surface oxidation and cutting/snagging hazards occur
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses a composite structure combining a polymeric outer body with a metal inner core. The polymeric material provides oxidation resistance and eliminates cutting hazards, while the metal core provides structural strength and impact resistance. This composite approach resolves the contradiction between strength and surface safety.
Solution Approach 2:
The polymeric outer body acts as a flexible protective shell that covers the metal structure, preventing direct contact between users and sharp metal edges while also protecting the metal from oxidation. The shell maintains the structural integrity provided by the metal core.
2Strength
If painted metal protections are used, then impact resistance is improved, but oxidation areas are created after scratching
Solution Approach 1:
The polymeric outer body replaces the painted metal surface with an inherently oxidation-resistant material. This eliminates the problem of paint chipping and oxidation areas, maintaining hygiene standards even after impacts or scratches.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If hollow polymer tubes are used, then oxidation resistance is improved, but impact resistance is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The invention combines hollow polymer tubes with a metal inner core. The hollow polymer provides oxidation resistance and flexibility, while the metal core provides the necessary impact resistance and structural strength that hollow polymer alone cannot achieve.
4Stability of the object's composition
If fastening flanges are used, then anchorage stability is improved, but exposed fastenings create snagging hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The polymeric outer body extends to cover the fastening flange and anchorage components, creating a continuous protective shell that eliminates exposed sharp edges and snagging hazards while maintaining the stabilizing anchorage function.
5Ease of repair
If modular design is used, then ease of maintenance is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The protection system is divided into modular segments that can be independently replaced. The outer body, inner core, and anchorage components are separate modules that can be maintained or replaced independently, simplifying maintenance while the standardized interfaces minimize the complexity increase.
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 system effectively absorbs impact energy, reduces stress on anchorage means, and maintains hygiene standards by preventing liquid and dirt infiltration, while allowing for adjustable height and easy maintenance, enhancing compatibility across various sectors.
Implementation Method 1
designed for elastic energy absorption
Data Source
AI summary
A modular anti-impact protection, comprising a main module (10), comprising: an outer body (11), which has at least one internal cavity; an inner body (12), provided with at least one internal cavity, and configured to be inserted at least partially into the cavity of the outer body (11).