Modular Stadium Pitch Storage for Multifunctional Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for converting stadiums into multifunctional facilities are complex, expensive, and unsuitable for already built stadiums, and they complicate turf maintenance due to deep pits and vertical storage of self-supporting units.
Innovation Solution
A sports stadium design with a first level having self-supporting units that can be horizontally and vertically moved, utilizing a pit for storage on a second level, allowing rapid conversion into a multifunctional infrastructure with independent load paths for platforms, enabling turf care without affecting stands or playing space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If self-supporting units are stored vertically in a deep pit, then the pitch can be removed and stored, but the maintenance of the stored turf becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from vertical storage in a deep pit to horizontal storage on a lower level. The self-supporting units are moved horizontally along the first level and/or second level through horizontal movement means, and between both levels through a pit with vertical movement means, rather than being stored vertically in a deep pit. This dimensional change simplifies turf maintenance while enabling multifunctional conversion.
2Adaptability or versatility
If technical solutions are implemented for converting stadiums into multifunctional facilities, then the stadium can be used for multiple purposes, but the solutions are very complex and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the pitch into a plurality of self-supporting units that can be independently moved and stored. This segmentation allows for simpler individual units to be handled by automated movement means, reducing overall system complexity while enabling multifunctional conversion of the stadium.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements horizontal movement means for moving self-supporting units on the first level and vertical movement means for moving units between levels. These dynamic, automated movement systems replace complex manual conversion processes, reducing operational complexity while enabling versatile stadium usage.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing stadiums are converted into multifunctional facilities, then the stadium can serve multiple purposes, but the conversion process is not feasible with existing solutions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal conversion system that can be applied to existing stadiums. The horizontal movement means and vertical movement means are designed to work with self-supporting units that can be configured in various arrangements, making the system adaptable to different stadium layouts and existing structures, thereby improving conversion feasibility.
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AI summary
Stadium comprising a first level (1) with a pitch (120) divided into a plurality of self-supporting units (4), a second level (2) under the first level (1) which houses the plurality of self-supporting units (4), both levels (1,2) being arranged in communication through a pit (3), horizontal movement means (26) of each self-supporting unit (4), and vertical movement means (15) of each self-supporting unit (4) in the pit (3) comprising a first platform (5') which can be moved in the pit (3) between an initial position aligned with the first level (1), closing the pit (3), and an end position, and a second platform (14) which can be moved in the pit (3) between an initial position aligned with the first platform (5') when said first platform (5') is located in the end position and an end position, with the second platform (14) aligned with the second level (2).