Snow Sliding Device Composition for Vibration Damping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing snow sliding devices such as skis and snowboards do not effectively account for varying conditions and fail to limit vibration satisfactorily, particularly under challenging conditions.
Innovation Solution
The devices incorporate a core and securing elements with a non-uniform composition of non-Newtonian materials that transition between different proportions, and an elongated core with flanks of varying compositions to enhance vibration damping and durability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If existing construction methods are used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but vibration damping performance deteriorates under challenging conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The core is constructed with varying material compositions at different locations - non-Newtonian material proportion varies from first position to second position, and different flanks have different compositions. This local variation optimizes vibration damping at specific locations while maintaining overall structural integrity, directly addressing the vibration problem without requiring complete redesign of the entire device.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses composite materials comprising both non-Newtonian and Newtonian materials in varying proportions throughout the core structure. This composite approach provides superior vibration damping characteristics compared to homogeneous materials, as the non-Newtonian material's shear-thickening properties actively respond to vibration forces while the Newtonian material provides structural stability.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If non-uniform non-Newtonian material composition is used, then vibration damping is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The core is divided into distinct segments or flanks, each containing different proportions of non-Newtonian and Newtonian materials. This segmentation allows for modular manufacturing where each flank can be prepared and then assembled into the complete core structure, simplifying the overall manufacturing process while maintaining the beneficial non-uniform material distribution for vibration damping.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention varies the proportion parameter of non-Newtonian material throughout the core structure. By controlling this parameter to change from first position to second position and between different flanks, the manufacturing process can be optimized to create regions with different damping characteristics without requiring completely different manufacturing methods for each region.
3Adaptability or versatility
If varying material proportions are used in different positions, then adaptability to varying conditions is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Different regions of the core are assigned different material compositions tailored to their specific functional requirements. The non-Newtonian material proportion varies from first position to second position and between different flanks, allowing each location to be optimized for its specific operational conditions while maintaining overall device coherence and reducing the need for multiple separate components.
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 results in snow sliding devices with reduced vibration and superior durability, providing a smoother ride and improved performance across varying snowy surfaces.
Implementation Method 1
at least a constituent of the one or more constituents transitions between a first composition at a first position and a second composition at a second position, the first composition includes a first proportion of a non-Newtonian material mixed with a second proportion of Newtonian material
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AI summary
A snow sliding device include a core, a plurality of securing elements including a base with a sliding surface, a top surface, and at least a sidewall, and one or more constituents, wherein at least a constituent of the one or more constituents transitions between a first composition at a first position and a second composition at a second position, wherein the first composition includes a first proportion of a non-Newtonian material mixed with a second proportion of Newtonian material, the second composition includes a third proportion of the non-Newtonian material mixed with a fourth proportion of Newtonian material, and the first proportion is different from the third proportion.