Modular Recreational Tracks With Lightweight Composite Riding Surfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing recreational vehicle tracks, such as skate parks and motocross tracks, face challenges with modular constructions that are either heavy and require heavy machinery for installation or have limited dimensions and structural capacity, and existing composite tracks are not suitable for larger-scale motocross applications due to manufacturing processes.
Innovation Solution
A system of interconnected modules comprising a metallic supporting structure, fiber-reinforced plastic riding surface, and a coated surface layer, allowing for quick assembly and disassembly, with a manufacturing process using adaptive moulding and resin infusion to enhance structural integrity and versatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If modular concrete tracks are used, then structural integrity is improved, but weight increases and heavy machinery is required for installation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs composite materials consisting of a metallic supporting structure combined with fiber-reinforced plastic riding surfaces. This composite construction achieves the required structural integrity for motorized vehicles while significantly reducing the overall weight compared to solid concrete modules, thereby eliminating the need for heavy machinery during installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The track is divided into separate modular components including the metallic supporting structure and fiber-reinforced plastic riding surface that can be manufactured independently and assembled together. This segmentation allows for lighter individual components that can be easily transported and installed without requiring heavy machinery.
2Ease of operation
If composite tracks are used, then ease of installation is improved, but dimensions and structural capacity are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The track system is segmented into modular components with standardized connection interfaces, allowing modules to be easily assembled and disassembled. The metallic supporting structure and fiber-reinforced plastic riding surface can be separated and manufactured independently, enabling flexible configuration of various track dimensions and capacities without requiring heavy machinery.
Solution Approach 2:
The use of composite materials provides both lightweight properties for easy installation and high structural capacity to support motorized vehicles. The fiber-reinforced plastic combined with metallic supports creates a material system that simultaneously achieves ease of handling and sufficient strength for diverse track configurations.
3Manufacturing precision
If traditional moulding processes are used, then manufacturing precision is improved, but adaptability to different shapes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a universal moulding process that can produce multiple different track shapes and configurations using the same basic moulding technique. The adaptive moulding approach allows a single moulding process to create various track geometries by adjusting mould configurations, thereby achieving both manufacturing precision and adaptability to different shapes.
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AI summary
Modules, riding surfaces and method for assembling a recreational track and tracks constructed therewith. Tracks, particularly a pump track, skate park, mountain bike or motocross track, can be constructed with a combination of interconnected or individual modules made of a supporting structure and a riding surface of various shapes and dimensions.