Portable Skid Assemblies with Telescoping Support for Rapid Deployment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for providing temporary connectivity, such as sport stadiums and disaster relief areas, require heavy and cumbersome structures that are difficult to set up and transport, lacking a lightweight and portable option for efficient communication support.
Innovation Solution
A portable skid assembly with a frame, telescoping support assembly, levelling jacks, and integrated connectivity equipment, allowing for quick deployment and easy transportation, including wheels and ballast for stability, and various power sources for electronic components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If traditional temporary structures or utility trailers are used to support connectivity equipment, then the equipment can be supported and provide connectivity, but the structures weigh thousands of pounds, require specialized transportation, have significant footprints, and require significant time to set up
Solution Approach 1:
The skid assembly is divided into modular components including a base frame, support assembly with telescoping members, and detachable connectivity equipment. This segmentation allows the system to be lightweight yet maintain stability through proper modular configuration and assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The support assembly incorporates telescoping members that can dynamically adjust between extended and retracted positions. When extended, they provide sufficient height and stability for connectivity equipment; when retracted, they minimize footprint and weight for portable deployment.
2Ease of operation
If traditional temporary structures or utility trailers are used to support connectivity equipment, then the equipment can be supported and provide connectivity, but they require specialized transportation and have significant footprints
Solution Approach 1:
The telescoping support members nest within each other when retracted, and the connectivity equipment can be positioned to utilize the vertical space efficiently. This nesting approach minimizes the horizontal footprint while maintaining transportation readiness.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescoping support assembly dynamically adjusts its configuration based on operational needs. In transport mode, members are retracted to minimize footprint; in operational mode, they extend to provide necessary equipment height and stability, eliminating the need for specialized transportation.
3Productivity
If traditional temporary structures or utility trailers are used to support connectivity equipment, then the equipment can be supported and provide connectivity, but they require significant time to set up
Solution Approach 1:
The skid assembly is pre-configured with the support structure, leveling mechanisms, and connectivity equipment mounted in ready positions. This preliminary preparation allows for rapid deployment without complex assembly steps, as components are pre-positioned for immediate operational readiness.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescoping support members can be quickly extended or retracted as needed, providing rapid adaptability to different deployment scenarios without requiring complex assembly or disassembly procedures, thus maintaining simple operation despite functional versatility.
Data Source
AI summary
Portable skid assemblies are shown and disclosed. In some embodiments, the portable skid assemblies include a frame having two or more pockets sized to receive the fork of a forklift, telehandler, or pallet jack. The portable skid assemblies additionally include a support assembly having a base attached to the frame and at least one support member that moves vertically relative to the base between a retracted position suitable for at least one of storage or transport, and an extended position where the skid assembly is configured to communicate wireless signals.