Modular Skate Component with Foam Core and Polymeric Outer Layer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Skate parks are expensive to build and maintain, and require extensive time and supervision for installation, necessitating a more efficient and cost-effective solution.
Innovation Solution
A modular skate system comprising a core made from a lightweight foam material and an outer layer of a different polymeric material, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly, with a connection system for attaching components, reducing the overall weight and installation time while maintaining structural integrity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional skate park structures are used, then structural integrity and durability are maintained, but construction time and installation costs increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The skate park structure is divided into modular components that can be manufactured separately and assembled quickly on-site. Each module maintains structural integrity through standardized connection systems while reducing overall installation time compared to traditional monolithic construction methods.
Solution Approach 2:
Modular components are pre-manufactured with attachment mechanisms already integrated, allowing for rapid assembly without extensive on-site construction work. The attachment components are prepared in advance during manufacturing, eliminating time-consuming field fabrication steps.
2Reliability
If traditional skate park construction methods are used, then durability is achieved, but construction costs and maintenance expenses increase
Solution Approach 1:
Dividing the structure into modular units reduces material waste, enables standardized manufacturing processes, and allows for efficient assembly. This segmentation lowers construction costs while maintaining durability through consistent quality control during manufacturing of individual modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The use of foam core materials with controlled density parameters provides structural adequacy at reduced weight and cost. The polymeric coating thickness and material properties are optimized to provide durability while minimizing material costs compared to traditional concrete or wood constructions.
3Productivity
If modular components with attachment systems are used, then installation time is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment functionality is extracted as separate, standardized components that can be independently manufactured and tested. This separation simplifies the overall system by allowing each attachment component to be optimized for its specific function without complicating the entire modular structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment components are designed with universal interfaces that can connect different module types through standardized mechanisms. This universality reduces the number of unique attachment designs needed, simplifying the overall system complexity while maintaining rapid installation capability across various configurations.
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AI summary
Described herein is a modular skate system that includes at least one modular skate component comprising a major surface, a core comprising a body formed from a first material, an outer layer formed from a second material, the outer layer surrounding at least a portion of the core, wherein the first material is different from the second material, and wherein the major surface comprises the outer layer.