Pyrotechnic Support Apparatus With Modular Dividers And Pegs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pyrotechnic devices lack safety and efficiency in handling and firing, posing risks to technicians due to improper handling and organization of pyrotechnic components.
Innovation Solution
A pyrotechnics support apparatus with a sturdy HDPE base structure, selectively insertable dividers, and T-shaped pyro pegs for organizing wiring and electric matches, along with built-in handles for safe and efficient transportation and firing, addresses the safety and efficiency concerns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If pyrotechnic devices are handled without a structured support apparatus, then handling is simpler, but safety and organization deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The support apparatus is divided into modular components including a base structure, multiple dividers, tab members, and pyro pegs. Each component serves a specific function: dividers create separate compartments for different pyrotechnic devices, tab members provide attachment points, and pyro pegs organize wiring. This segmentation allows the system to maintain safety through organized structure while remaining adaptable and manageable.
2Ease of operation
If pyrotechnic devices are stored without dividers, then the structure is simpler, but organization and security deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The dividers are designed to be selectively insertable and removable from the base structure through slots in the tab members. This dynamic configuration allows the pyro technician to adjust the number and position of dividers based on the specific pyrotechnic devices being handled. When organization is needed, dividers are inserted; when simplicity is preferred, they can be removed, providing flexibility in the system.
3Reliability
If wiring and electric matches are not organized, then handling is faster, but safety and precision deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The pyro pegs are pre-positioned on the base structure at strategic locations where wiring and electric matches need to be organized. This preliminary arrangement of organizational elements allows for efficient cable management during the pyrotechnic operation. The pegs provide ready-made attachment points that reduce the time needed for organizing wiring during actual use, as the organizational infrastructure is already in place before the pyrotechnic sequence begins.
4Strength
If the base structure is made from heavier materials for increased strength, then structural integrity improves, but portability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The base structure is constructed from composite materials that provide high strength-to-weight ratio. The structure incorporates reinforced sections at critical load-bearing points while using lighter materials in non-critical areas. This composite approach allows the apparatus to maintain the structural integrity needed to safely support pyrotechnic devices while remaining light enough for easy transport and repositioning by the pyro technician.
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AI summary
A pyrotechnics support apparatus includes a base structure with side walls connected to end walls to define an internal cavity. A tab member extends at an angle from each of the end walls across a width of the end walls. The tab members each include a plurality of slots. A plurality of dividers are selectively connectable to the base structure in the slots in the tab members and between the end walls. The support apparatus provides a sturdy foundation for the safe and precise firing of an array of pyrotechnic devices and is specifically configured to increase efficiency and safety.