Rotatable Bar Bomb Disarming Device Remote Alignment
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Current explosive ordnance disposal processes are cumbersome and expose operators to risk for extended periods due to manual setup and operation of X-ray and disruptor systems, requiring significant time and increasing operator vulnerability.
Innovation Solution
A remote-controlled bomb disarming device with a rotatable bar and servo motor allows for remote operation of a Percussion Activated Non-electric (PAN) disrupter system, enabling the alignment and operation of X-ray, laser, and bomb disarming devices from a safe distance, reducing operator exposure through a carriage with adjustable arms and a disarming device controller.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual operation of X-ray and disruptor systems is used, then device complexity is reduced, but operator exposure time increases and safety decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the X-ray device, disruptor barrel, laser sight, and circular mount into a single integrated remote-controlled system. The servo motor rotates the circular mount to position different components in line with the disruptor barrel, allowing multiple functions to be performed remotely without manual intervention between steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The circular mount acts as an intermediary mechanism that positions the X-ray device, disruptor barrel, and laser sight in precise alignment. The servo motor controls the rotation of the circular mount to bring each component into the operational position, enabling remote operation while maintaining accuracy.
2Productivity
If manual setup and operation procedures are followed, then ease of operation is improved, but productivity decreases due to extended exposure time
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a dynamic circular mount that can be rotated by a servo motor to position different components (X-ray device, disruptor barrel, laser sight) in sequence. This dynamic repositioning allows rapid transition between operational phases without manual intervention, significantly reducing the time operators must remain near the explosive device.
Solution Approach 2:
The X-ray device is positioned and operated first to analyze the explosive device structure before the disruptor barrel is brought into position. The laser sight is pre-aligned with the disruptor barrel through the circular mount rotation, so that when the disruptor needs to be fired, the alignment is already established, eliminating time-consuming manual aiming.
3Measurement precision
If multiple components are manually positioned and aligned, then measurement precision is improved, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The circular mount merges the positioning and alignment functions for the X-ray device, disruptor barrel, and laser sight into a single rotational mechanism. By rotating the circular mount, all components are brought into precise alignment with the disruptor barrel's line of fire, ensuring accuracy while eliminating the need for separate manual alignment procedures for each component.
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 solution significantly reduces operator exposure and enhances safety by allowing for rapid, precise, and remote operation of the bomb disarming device, minimizing the time spent near suspected explosive devices and reducing the risk of accidents during the disposal process.
Implementation Method 1
The rotatable bar rotated by a servo motor, the servomotor being remotely operable
Implementation Method 2
The laser face having a laser capable of a laser beam visible to a remote viewing device
Implementation Method 3
The x-ray face having an x-ray device attached
Data Source
AI summary
A device and method for remote-controlled explosive ordnance disposal using an explosive ordnance disposal device that includes a carriage adjustably attached to a device frame having a rotatable bar. The rotatable bar including at least a laser face, an x-ray face, and a disarm device face; the rotatable bar rotated by a servo motor, the servomotor being remotely operable. The laser face having a laser capable of a laser beam visible to a remote viewing device. The remote viewing device co-mounted to the laser face and remotely viewable. The x-ray face having an x-ray device attached to it. The disarm device face having a bomb disarming device attached; wherein the carriage and the rotatable bar may be remotely adjusted such that upon remote rotation the laser, x-ray and bomb disarming device share an aligned orientation and placement for operation.