Pyramidal Wall Sections With Integrated Solar Energy Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current modular wall systems lack the ability to efficiently create lightweight, space-efficient structures for quick deployment in emergency response situations, particularly in remote locations, and do not effectively utilize solar energy for power generation.
Innovation Solution
A modular pyramid wall system featuring a light-collecting unit with an inverted pyramid shape, incorporating carbon fiber sheets and conductive frames for structural support, and integrated solar panels with a bird bone core for airflow and increased surface area, along with a capacitor wall section for energy storage, allowing for efficient energy harvesting and storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If modular wall systems use traditional flat panel designs, then manufacturing and assembly are simple, but the structures are heavy and not space-efficient for quick deployment
Solution Approach 1:
The wall system is divided into modular panels that can be independently manufactured and assembled. Each panel is a self-contained unit with standardized connection interfaces, enabling rapid deployment while reducing individual panel weight and overall structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The pyramid-shaped panels are designed to nest within each other during storage and transport, with smaller panels fitting into spaces between larger ones. This nesting configuration maximizes space efficiency and reduces the volume required for quick deployment operations
2Use of energy by moving object
If solar panels are integrated into wall sections, then energy generation capability is improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The solar panels are integrated directly into the wall panel structure itself, combining the structural function with the energy generation function. This merging eliminates the need for separate mounting systems and reduces overall system complexity while maintaining portability and ease of assembly
Solution Approach 2:
The wall panels serve multiple functions simultaneously: they provide structural support, enable rapid assembly through standardized connections, and generate electrical energy through integrated solar cells. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed and simplifies the overall system
3Area of stationary object
If pyramid shape is used for wall sections, then surface area for solar collection is increased, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The pyramid surface is segmented into multiple flat panel faces that meet at standardized angles. This segmentation allows each face to be manufactured using conventional flat panel techniques with standard tolerances, while the overall pyramid configuration provides the increased surface area needed for effective solar collection
Solution Approach 2:
The pyramid panels are designed with asymmetric geometries that optimize solar exposure from multiple directions. The specific angular relationships between faces are calculated to maximize energy collection while maintaining manufacturability through standardized cutting and assembly processes
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
The system enables rapid deployment of lightweight structures with enhanced solar energy collection and storage, reducing wind resistance and fuel costs while providing a self-sustaining power source, improving energy efficiency and storage capacity.
Implementation Method 1
The light-collecting unit has one or more outer light-collecting panel facing inward. The light-collecting unit also includes a first plurality of inner, light-collecting panels facing outward and a second plurality of inner, light-collecting panels facing inward.
Implementation Method 2
The light-collecting unit may also include a light emitting element, such as an LED or fiber optic cable end. The light emitting element may provide infrared light to the light-collecting unit.
Data Source
AI summary
A light-collecting unit having an inverted pyramid shape is described. The light-collecting unit has one or more outer light-collecting panel facing inward. The light-collecting unit also includes a first plurality of inner, light-collecting panels facing outward and a second plurality of inner, light-collecting panels facing inward. A flower base is configured to support the first plurality of inner, light-collecting panels and the second plurality of inner, light-collecting panels. The first plurality of inner, light-collecting panels is disposed on an outer facing side of the flower base and the second plurality of inner, light-collecting panels is disposed on an inner facing side of the flower base. The light-collecting unit may also include a light emitting element, such as an LED or fiber optic cable end. The light emitting element may provide infrared light to the light-collecting unit. The light emitting element may provide the light using pulse-wave modulation.