Modular Vehicle Impact Barrier for Rapid Deployment

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing methods for installing vehicle impact barriers require permanent embedding in the ground, which is costly, time-consuming, and damaging to surfaces, and are not feasible for temporary or rapid deployment, especially on elevated surfaces like concrete floors or paved areas.

Innovation Solution

A vehicle barrier apparatus comprising multiple support members with coupling members that transmit impact forces laterally between support members, allowing for rapid deployment and effective absorption of impact forces without the need for permanent embedding, featuring adjustable and pivotable components to enhance stability and flexibility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If permanent embedding of bollards is used to provide robustness and resilience, then the barrier strength and stability are improved, but the installation cost, time consumption, and surface damage increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebarrier strengthVSAvoidinstallation time

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The barrier system is divided into separate modular components: support members with ground engagement elements that can be independently positioned, and barrier members that attach to them. This segmentation allows rapid assembly without permanent installation, resolving the contradiction between strength and installation time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The support members are pre-equipped with ground engagement elements (such as weights or anchoring features) that enable immediate stabilization upon placement. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for time-consuming excavation and embedding operations while maintaining barrier robustness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Strength

If permanent embedding of bollards is used to provide robustness and resilience, then the barrier strength and stability are improved, but the installation cost and surface damage increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebarrier strengthVSAvoidinstallation ease

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the barrier into removable support members and barrier members, the system achieves both strength and ease of installation. Each module can be manufactured separately and assembled quickly on-site without specialized equipment or permanent modifications to the surface.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The barrier system uses relatively simple, replaceable components that can be quickly deployed and removed. The support members with ground engagement elements serve as temporary foundations that fulfill their function without requiring permanent installation infrastructure, reducing both cost and complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Stability of the object's composition

If embedded barriers are used to provide robustness, then the barrier stability is improved, but the removal process requires re-excavation which is time-consuming and damaging

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebarrier stabilityVSAvoidremoval ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The barrier system transitions from a static embedded structure to a dynamic removable one. The ground engagement elements are designed to provide stable anchoring during use but can be easily disengaged and removed, allowing the barrier to be repositioned or stored without damaging re-excavation operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The ground engagement elements are extracted from permanent embedded foundations and replaced with removable anchoring mechanisms. This extraction allows the barrier to maintain stability during operation while enabling easy removal and repositioning without re-excavation, directly resolving the contradiction between stability and removal ease.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

4Force

If traditional embedded barriers are used, then the barrier provides sufficient impact resistance, but the deployment flexibility and adaptability to different surfaces are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimpact resistanceVSAvoiddeployment flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ForceVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The support members are designed with universal ground engagement capabilities that work on multiple surface types (paved areas, floors, ground surfaces). The modular architecture allows the same basic component to be deployed in various configurations and locations, providing both impact resistance and deployment flexibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The ground engagement elements can be adjusted or modified to suit different surface conditions and impact requirements. Parameters such as weight, anchoring depth, and engagement mechanism can be changed to optimize performance for specific applications while maintaining versatility across different deployment scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS11613858B2Barriers

Publication Date: 2023.03.28 ATG ACCESS

AI summary

Barriers, such as vehicle impact barriers for placing upon an existing surface such as a road surface, or a paved surface, or a pedestrian surface. Surface-mountable and removable barriers are described for use as vehicle impact barriers. Such barriers may be employed for rapid deployment in a street, causeway or other route.