Segmented Housing for Hazardous Liquid Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for securely storing and protecting liquid hazardous materials, particularly flammable liquids, are cumbersome and difficult to transport due to their large size and requirement for complex assembly, which complicates storage and firefighting efforts.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising a housing with a front protective wall that can be pre-attached to the storage container for transport, along with rear, side, and fluid-permeable platform components, allowing for efficient storage and protection during transport and assembly, and incorporating features like flame arresters and a collection region to manage spills and fires.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a complete housing with all protective walls is assembled before transport, then storage safety is improved, but transportability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into separate components (front protective wall, rear protective wall, side protective walls) that can be transported independently and assembled only when needed for storage. This allows the storage container to be easily transported without a complete housing, while still enabling full protection when assembled for storage purposes.
Solution Approach 2:
The front protective wall is designed with a transport receiving means that allows it to be pre-attached to the storage container for transport. This preliminary attachment provides some protection during transport without requiring the complete housing assembly, and enables easy disassembly when storage is needed.
2Reliability
If protective walls are added to the storage container, then safety against spills and fires is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The protective housing is segmented into separate wall components that can be independently handled, stored, and assembled. This reduces the complexity of handling and assembly compared to a single integrated housing structure, while still providing comprehensive protection against spills and fires.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective walls are designed to serve multiple functions: they protect against spills, contain fires, and can be assembled or disassembled based on operational needs. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate safety devices, simplifying the overall system while maintaining comprehensive protection.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the housing is made non-combustible, then fire resistance is improved, but weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The housing components are designed to be non-combustible to provide fire resistance, which is a critical safety parameter for storing hazardous materials. While this material choice increases weight, the segmented design allows for optimized weight distribution and reduced overall mass compared to a complete enclosed housing.
4Reliability
If the front protective wall is pre-attached for transport, then transport safety is improved, but assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The front protective wall is pre-attached to the storage container using a transport receiving means before transport. This preliminary action ensures transport safety by providing front protection during handling and transport, while the attachment mechanism is designed for easy removal when storage is needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanism between the front protective wall and storage container is designed to be dynamic - easily attachable for transport and easily removable for storage. This dynamic connection simplifies the assembly process by allowing quick transition between transport and storage configurations.
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
Enables secure, efficient storage and transport of liquid hazardous materials while preventing spills and facilitating firefighting by containing leaks and managing heat radiation, thus enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a fluid-permeable platform (50) which is designed as a supporting surface for the storage container (80) within the device (1), and a collection region (70) which is connected in a fluid-conducting manner to an inner region of the housing (10, 20, 30, 40, 50)
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AI summary
A device for securely storing liquid hazardous material. The device includes a housing for receiving a storage container for the liquid hazardous material. The housing has a rear protective wall which is designed to protect a rear side of the storage container, a first and a second side protective wall which are designed to protect two side walls of the storage container, and a front protective wall which is designed to protect a front side of the storage container, and a fluid-permeable platform which is designed as a supporting surface for the storage container within the device, and a collection region which is fluidically connected to an inner region of the housing. The front protective wall is designed to be arranged on the storage container in order, when the storage container is received in the device, to form the housing.