Modular Rail Protection Device with Telescopic Sliding Elements

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing rail protection devices are not modular, making them unusable when the length of the rail portion to be covered changes, requiring new devices to be cut or elements to be added/removed, which compromises protection against attacks.

Innovation Solution

A modular rail protection device that can be lengthened or shortened without adding or removing elements, allowing it to adapt precisely to the rail portion, with adjustable dimensions and a locking mechanism for secure installation, using sliding elements and a magnet system for secure positioning.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing rail protection devices are made of fixed sections cut according to predetermined intervals, then the devices can be manufactured with standard dimensions, but they become unusable when the rail portion length changes and require cutting or adding/removing elements which compromises protection

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to different rail lengthsVSAvoidprotection integrity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The protection device incorporates a telescopic mechanism with sliding elements that can dynamically adjust the length of the device along the rail. The first and second elements can slide relative to each other within guide grooves, allowing the device to extend or retract to match different rail lengths while maintaining continuous protection without gaps or exposed areas.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If rail protection devices are modified by cutting or adding elements to adapt to different lengths, then the devices can fit different rail portions, but the modification process requires workshop intervention and compromises protection against attacks

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedimensional adaptabilityVSAvoidinstallation simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The protection device is divided into multiple modular elements (first element, second element) that can independently slide and lock into position. Each element contains anchoring components and guide grooves, allowing the device to be assembled in different configurations without cutting or permanent modification, enabling quick adaptation to various rail lengths through simple positioning rather than complex manufacturing intervention.

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

The device provides effective protection against attacks by ensuring precise fit and secure installation, saving time and allowing for reuse, while preventing malicious manipulation or accidental removal.

Implementation Method 1

using sliding elements and a magnet system for secure positioning

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentEP3003775B1Protection device with modulable dimensions for an equipment anchoring rail

Publication Date: 2021.10.13 DAOUK ANTAR

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AI summary

The invention relates to a device for protecting a detachable equipment anchoring rail having adjustable dimensions, which is lockable, tamper-proof, reusable and consists of elements which are interconnected in such a way as to be secured and deployable and to provide, whatever the level of deployment thereof, all of the functions for protecting the rail against any type of aggression via a locking system.