Modular Space Frame Assembly for Even Load Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing modular space frame assemblies are labor-intensive to assemble and often require a minimum number of components, leading to uneven load distribution and inefficiency in supporting high-load areas.
Innovation Solution
A modular space frame system utilizing a limited number of interchangeable components, featuring interconnection structures and elongate structural members that can be easily assembled and disassembled, allowing for customizable sizes and configurations, with diagonal chords and deck platforms to distribute load evenly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If traditional modular support systems use separate horizontal and vertical members with multiple fastening components, then structural stability can be achieved, but device complexity and assembly time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines horizontal and vertical support members into a single integrated modular unit with built-in fastening mechanisms. The horizontal member includes integrated vertical support legs and fastening components, eliminating the need for separate fastening parts and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining structural stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular support unit serves multiple functions simultaneously: the horizontal member provides structural support, the integrated vertical legs provide additional support, and the built-in fastening components enable connection to existing structures. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed.
2Strength
If traditional support systems require multiple separate components for horizontal and vertical support, then structural integrity can be maintained, but assembly time and labor costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The support system is divided into discrete modular units that can be independently assembled and configured. Each module contains integrated horizontal and vertical members with built-in fastening mechanisms, allowing for quick assembly without requiring multiple separate components to be assembled and fastened individually.
Solution Approach 2:
The horizontal and vertical members are pre-assembled into integrated modular units with built-in fastening mechanisms before delivery to the construction site. This preliminary assembly reduces on-site assembly time and complexity while maintaining structural integrity.
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional work platforms use fixed configurations, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to different construction sites is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The support system transitions from fixed configurations to dynamic, reconfigurable modular units. The integrated horizontal and vertical members can be assembled in various configurations and easily disassembled and repositioned to adapt to different construction site requirements while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through standardized modular components.
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AI summary
A modular space frame support system comprises at least one unit comprising at least four elongate structural members joined together using at least four interconnection structures; a plurality of diagonal chords attached to the at least four interconnection structures and connected to a single common interconnection structure; a further elongate structural member connected to and secured to at least two elongate structural members; wherein the plurality of diagonal chords of a first of the at least one unit can each have a length less than the plurality of diagonal chords of a second of the at least one unit; wherein each of the at least four interconnection structures comprise a first element, a second element, and a tubular section; wherein the tubular section can have a threaded inner portion, a first outer portion, and a second outer portion that can engage a securing structure.