Modular Shooting Range Segmentation for Rapid Deployment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shooting range systems lack flexibility and are not suitable for temporary or semi-permanent setups, as they are typically stationary and do not allow for easy adaptation to varying requirements or deployment in renovated indoor spaces.
Innovation Solution
A modular shooting range system composed of interconnecting units, including a front unit, bullet trap unit, and extension units, which can be easily assembled and disassembled to create a shooting range of any length, with air-tight sealing and ventilation systems for uniform airflow, and equipped with bullet-resistant materials for safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If permanent facilities are constructed on site for outdoor shooting ranges, then safety is improved by containing bullets, but flexibility and adaptability deteriorate due to fixed location and construction requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The shooting range system is divided into modular units (front unit, extension units, rear unit) that can be independently manufactured and assembled. Each unit functions as a complete module with integrated bullet trap, ventilation, and structural components, allowing the system to be configured in different lengths and arrangements while maintaining safety and functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static permanent construction to dynamic reconfigurable structure. The modular units can be assembled, disassembled, and reconfigured at different locations, enabling the shooting range to adapt to various site requirements while maintaining contained bullet paths through interconnected air-tight structures.
2Reliability
If indoor shooting ranges are constructed inside building structures, then safety is improved by enclosing the range, but flexibility deteriorates due to stationary location and renovation constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The shooting range is segmented into self-contained modular units that can be assembled in various configurations. This segmentation allows the system to be deployed in locations ranging from purpose-built facilities to renovated spaces, as each module is a complete functional unit that can be independently positioned and connected.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular units are designed with universal connection interfaces and standardized dimensions that allow them to function in multiple contexts. The same front unit, extension units, and rear unit can be assembled in different arrangements and deployed in various locations, serving both new construction and renovation scenarios with the same core components.
3Productivity
If shipping containers are aligned next to each other to create multiple shooting lanes, then productivity is improved by enabling simultaneous target practice, but adaptability deteriorates due to fixed configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses segmented modular units that can be assembled in parallel configurations to create multiple shooting lanes. Each unit maintains its own bullet trap, ventilation, and structural integrity, allowing independent functionality while contributing to the overall multi-lane capability. The modular nature enables easy reconfiguration if the number of lanes needs to be changed.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional elements (shooting lane, bullet trap, ventilation system, structural framework) are merged into integrated modular units. This merging allows the system to achieve high productivity through parallel operation of multiple lanes while maintaining adaptability, as the entire assembly can be reconfigured by rearranging the integrated modules rather than modifying individual components.
4Productivity
If prefabricated units are connected to create air-tight shooting range, then ventilation efficiency is improved by achieving laminar airflow, but device complexity increases due to connection and sealing requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The ventilation system is segmented into dedicated units within each module (front unit, extension units, rear unit) that work together to create controlled airflow patterns. The segmentation allows each module to contribute to the overall laminar flow while maintaining independence, reducing the complexity of controlling the entire ventilation system as a single integrated network.
Solution Approach 2:
Air-tight connections and sealing mechanisms are pre-integrated into the modular unit designs during manufacturing. The connection interfaces, sealing gaskets, and alignment features are prepared in advance, so that when modules are assembled on-site, the air-tight connections are achieved through straightforward assembly operations rather than complex field installation procedures.
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 modular system allows for rapid deployment and adaptation of shooting ranges, providing a safe and flexible environment for training, enabling users to practice in various configurations and scenarios, including extended lengths and multiple levels, while ensuring bullet containment and efficient ventilation.
Implementation Method 1
The air flow from the conditioning system is laminar across the shooting range. This means that the flow rate is uniform over the width and the height of the shooting range.
Implementation Method 2
The conditioning system is arranged to introduce fresh air through the front unit and to create a pressure in the shooting range for sucking air out of the shooting range through the rear unit.
Implementation Method 3
said bullet trap unit comprising a bullet trap system arranged for trapping bullets fired
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AI summary
Modular shooting range comprised of a plurality of interconnecting units, said interconnecting units each constituted by an elongated shipping container, said interconnecting units comprising one front unit being at least substantially open at only one of the opposite long sides thereof,one bullet trap unit comprising a bullet trap system arranged for trapping bullets fired, said bullet trap unit being at least substantially open at only one of the opposite long sides thereof, a plurality of extension units for extending a length of said shooting range, each of said plurality of extension units being at least substantially open at both of the opposite long sides thereof, wherein said interconnecting units are connected to each other via said open long sides, and wherein said plurality of extension units are arranged between said front unit and said bullet trap unit thereby forming a substantially closed shooting range.