Movable Base for Aircraft Engine Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for installing and removing aircraft engines are complex, costly, and require specialized carriages with integrated lifting means, limiting versatility and increasing the risk of errors when handling different engine types.
Innovation Solution
A movable base with adjustable side arms and integrated lifting mechanisms that can tilt and lift equipment, allowing for the use of a single base with multiple cradles, reducing logistical and financial burdens by enabling efficient transport, installation, and removal of various engine types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a carriage with integrated lifting means is used, then lifting capability is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into two independent parts: a movable base for transport and a separate receiving cradle for engine support. The movable base includes lifting means that can independently lift the cradle, eliminating the need for integrated lifting in the cradle itself. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while reducing overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable base is designed as a universal platform that can transport various types of equipment including different engine models. The side arms can be adjusted to accommodate different dimensions, and the lifting means can handle different weights, making the base adaptable to multiple applications without requiring specialized integrated lifting systems for each equipment type.
2Ease of operation
If specialized carriages with integrated lifting means are used, then lifting capability is improved, but adaptability to different engine types deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The movable base features dynamic adjustability with side arms that can move relative to each other to modify spacing. This allows the base to adapt its configuration to different engine dimensions and weights. The lifting means can be adjusted to match different load requirements, providing both lifting capability and versatility for various engine types.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable base serves as a universal transport and lifting platform that can accommodate multiple engine types through adjustable side arms and configurable lifting mechanisms. Rather than requiring specialized carriages for each engine type, the universal base provides adaptability while maintaining full lifting capability through its independent lifting means.
3Adaptability or versatility
If separate transport means and lifting means are provided, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The movable base merges the transport function and lifting function into a single integrated unit. The base includes rolling means for transport and lifting means for vertical movement, both contained within one structure. This consolidation provides the adaptability of separate systems while reducing the complexity of managing multiple independent devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable base is designed as a multi-functional device that combines transport capabilities (rolling means) with lifting capabilities (lifting means) in a single universal platform. This allows the same device to perform both transport and lifting operations for various equipment types, providing adaptability without requiring multiple specialized devices.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a movable base for transporting equipment by land, in particular aeronautical equipment. The movable base comprises a frame including two side arms designed to move parallel to one another and means for rolling on the ground, which are connected to the frame. Each side arm comprises lifting means designed to move the equipment vertically and to tilt same between the side arms.