Modular Weapon Storage Racks with Gantry Handling

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing storage and handling systems for weapons in ships and land installations are bulky, heavy, and lack modularity and adaptability, leading to integration constraints and limited interoperability between ship storage facilities.

Innovation Solution

A modular storage and handling system comprising stackable, collapsible racks with a handling gantry, allowing for flexible configuration and adaptation to different missions, with modular elements forming a walkway to facilitate personnel movement and space optimization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If fixed storage structures are used, then weapons can be stored securely, but the system occupies all space even when empty and lacks adaptability

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity of weaponsVSAvoidadaptability to different missions

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The storage system is divided into multiple modular racks that can be independently configured and stacked. Each rack is a self-contained unit with standardized dimensions and interfaces, allowing the system to be segmented into different configurations based on mission requirements while maintaining security through consistent design standards across all modules.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The storage system transitions from fixed to dynamic through the use of collapsible racks that can be adjusted between extended storage positions and compressed compact positions. This dynamic capability allows the system to adapt its volume and configuration to different mission needs while maintaining structural integrity and security features.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If complex handling systems are implemented, then weapons can be handled efficiently, but the system becomes heavy and bulky

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehandling efficiencyVSAvoidweight of storage system

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSWeight of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The handling system is designed to be self-service through standardized interfaces and modular components that can be easily manipulated without complex machinery. The racks and storage units are configured to allow straightforward loading and unloading operations, reducing the need for heavy mechanical handling equipment while maintaining efficient weapon handling capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If standardized modular racks are used, then adaptability and interoperability improve, but structural complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinteroperability between ship storage facilitiesVSAvoidmodular structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The modular racks are designed with universal interfaces and standardized dimensions that enable them to serve multiple functions across different ship types and storage configurations. The same basic rack design can be used in various positions and combinations, providing interoperability between different ship storage facilities while actually reducing overall complexity through standardization rather than increasing it.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP3507190B1Modular storage room for storing and handling weapons in particular, and ship including such a storage room

Publication Date: 2021.10.13 NAVAL GRP

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AI summary

The invention relates to a modular storage room (2) for storing and handling weapons in particular, characterised in that it comprises a floor (5) provided with means for securing stacks (6, 7, 8, 9) of elongate racks for receiving weapons made up of individual racks (10, 11), stacked upon one another, and means in the form of a gantry crane (12) for handling said racks (10, 11).