Relocatable Modular Structure for Rapid Deployment and Versatile Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional shipping containers, including ISO containers, are limited by their dimensions, specialized lifting and moving requirements, and high cost, making them inadequate for military and humanitarian organizations needing a versatile, deployable, and affordable structure that can be easily configured for various uses.
Innovation Solution
A multipurpose relocatable structure with a framework, walls, ceiling, and floor system, featuring robust lifting and tie-down corners, an emergency escape hatch, and a configurable environmental control unit, designed to fit standard transportation vehicles and be easily deployable for versatile operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If standardized ISO containers are used for military and humanitarian operations, then shipping and transport efficiency is improved, but the structure lacks versatility and adaptability for various mission configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The structure is divided into modular components including interchangeable wall panels, doors, windows, and roofing sections that can be configured for different mission requirements. Wall panels can be removed or replaced to create different opening configurations, and the modular design allows rapid reconfiguration without requiring custom-built structures for each mission type.
Solution Approach 2:
The container structure is designed to serve multiple functions through standardized interfaces and universal mounting systems. The same basic container can be adapted for storage, living quarters, command centers, or equipment housing by simply changing external attachments and internal configurations rather than requiring different container types for each function.
2Productivity
If ISO containers are used for military operations, then standardized transport is improved, but specialized lifting and moving requirements increase operational complexity and cost
Solution Approach 1:
The container incorporates universal lifting points and standardized attachment interfaces that work with common military lifting equipment. The design includes integrated tie-down points and reinforcement structures that accommodate various lifting configurations without requiring specialized handling procedures or equipment for each container type.
3Productivity
If ISO-derivative designs are used for military applications, then transport compatibility is improved, but the price and cost effectiveness deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The design uses standard ISO container dimensions and specifications that can be manufactured by commercial shipyards using existing production lines and materials. This approach leverages economies of scale from commercial container manufacturing while maintaining military applicability, avoiding the need for custom-built expensive military-specific containers.
4Loss of time
If a structure is designed for rapid deployment, then operational response time is improved, but structural integrity and durability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The structure uses pre-fabricated modular panels and components that can be quickly assembled and secured to the container. Wall panels, doors, and windows are designed as discrete units that attach to standardized frames, allowing rapid installation while maintaining structural strength through proven connection methods and reinforcement at critical joints.
Data Source
AI summary
A multipurpose relocatable structure according to various embodiments comprises: (1) a floor; (2) a framework secured adjacent the floor, the framework comprising: (a) a plurality of corner posts, (b) a pair of upper end posts, and (c) a pair of upper side posts; (3) a ceiling pan secured adjacent the framework; (4) a plurality of walls secured adjacent the framework; and (5) a door comprising an access opening and a hatch disposed adjacent the access opening to selectively prevent passage of a person through the access opening.