Movable Turf Modules with Integrated Resource Lines

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for cultivating turf on modular sports fields are inefficient and require extensive manual inspection and watering, lacking advanced resource distribution and environmental control systems.

Innovation Solution

Integration of module resource lines within the turf modules that connect to fixed resource connections for controlled distribution of resources such as water, temperature, gas, and nutrients, with sensors and computer systems for automated monitoring and adjustment, allowing for precise environmental control in both application and storage modes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If conventional watering techniques and repeated inspection methods are used for cultivating turf, then manual effort and time consumption increase, but the system lacks automated resource distribution capability

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveautomated resource distributionVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The turf field is divided into multiple movable modules, each equipped with integrated resource lines. This segmentation allows automated resource distribution to be implemented at the module level, reducing overall system complexity while enabling automation through modular, manageable units that can be independently controlled and maintained.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The resource lines are designed to distribute multiple resources (water, nutrients, gas) through a single integrated system. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate systems needed, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining high automation capability for resource distribution.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If movable turf modules are used instead of fixed turf fields, then flexibility and storage capability improve, but resource distribution consistency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemovability and storage capabilityVSAvoidresource distribution consistency

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The resource lines are integrated within the movable modules themselves, with connection points that nest into fixed infrastructure when modules are in position. This nesting design ensures consistent resource distribution by maintaining fixed connection points while allowing the modules to be moved and stored, thereby preserving both movability and distribution reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The modules are pre-equipped with integrated resource lines and connection points before deployment. This preliminary preparation ensures that when modules are moved into position, resource distribution can begin immediately with consistent flow, eliminating setup variability and ensuring reliability while maintaining adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If integrated module resource lines are implemented in movable modules, then resource distribution efficiency improves, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveresource distribution efficiencyVSAvoidmodule manufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

By dividing the turf field into standardized movable modules with integrated resource lines, manufacturing can be optimized through repetitive production of identical units. This segmentation allows for streamlined manufacturing processes, reducing complexity despite the advanced functionality of each module.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The modules are designed with uniform resource line configurations and standardized connection points. This homogeneity simplifies manufacturing by allowing mass production of identical units, reducing the complexity that would otherwise arise from customizing each module while maintaining high resource distribution efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #33Homogeneity

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enhances turf cultivation by providing consistent and optimized resource delivery, reducing manual effort and improving turf health through automated resource management and environmental control, enabling efficient maintenance and growth.

Implementation Method 1

The turf modules comprise integrated module resource lines that distribute resources to the turf

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFluid flow through conduits:

Data Source

PatentEP3036020B1Sports stadium with movable turf modules and associated method

Publication Date: 2021.01.27 NUTCRACKER SOLUTIONS AS

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AI summary

Sports stadium (1) with a turf field (3) and a surrounding spectators stand (9), wherein the turf field (3) is made up of a plurality of turf modules (5) supported on a fixed support base (7), the upper face of the turf modules (5) being turf. The turf modules are movable on the fixed support base (7), and movable between an application mode on the fixed support base (7) and a storage mode in a storage location (11). The turf modules (5) comprise integrated module resource lines (27) distributing resources to the turf and module resource connections(25) adapted to connect to a fixed resource connection (19). A method of cultivating turf on such modules is also disclosed.