Modular Vehicle System With Open-Top Container
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modular vehicle systems face challenges in storing and transporting unused mission modules, as conventional closed containers make it difficult to easily attach or remove these modules without modifications.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle system design featuring a driving module, interchangeable mission modules, and a cuboid container with an open ceiling for easy insertion and removal of mission modules, along with transport means and power/data connections to enable flexible deployment and operation within the container or on the driving module.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional closed containers are used to store mission modules, then the container provides protection and secure storage, but the mission modules cannot be easily attached or removed without modifications
Solution Approach 1:
The container is segmented into an open top design, separating the protective enclosure from the access point. This allows the container to provide secure storage through its enclosed structure while enabling easy attachment and removal of mission modules through the open top, eliminating the need for modifications.
2Adaptability or versatility
If mission modules are stored in containers, then transportability is improved, but the container design must be modified to accommodate module insertion
Solution Approach 1:
The top closure element is extracted or removed from the container design, creating an open top configuration. This allows mission modules to be directly inserted into the container without requiring modifications to the container structure, while the container still provides protective enclosure on all other sides for secure transportability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple mission modules are manufactured separately, then vehicle customization is enabled, but storage and logistics become more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The container is designed as a universal storage solution that can accommodate multiple different mission modules through its open top design. This single container structure serves multiple functions by being able to store various customized mission modules, simplifying logistics and storage while maintaining vehicle customization capabilities.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a vehicle system having a driving module, at least one mission module (1) and at least one container (2). The driving module has a receptacle which can receive at least one aforementioned mission module (1). As a result of the receiving possibility, various mission modules (1) can be received, depending on requirement. Thus, the mission is built up modularly in the same driving module. According to the invention, the container (3) is configured to be box-shaped and closed on all sides by walls, with the exception of the top (2). Furthermore, the mission module (1) is configured to be open on all sides, with the exception of the top (2), and the top (2) of the mission module (1) is designed to be closed by a wall. As a result, a modular mission module (1) is produced, which can optionally be received in a container (3) or in the receptacle in the driving module.