Warning Sign Device With Continuous Track Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional triangle warning signs lack stability when placed on uneven terrain, which can lead to instability and increased risk of accidents during vehicle overtaking.
Innovation Solution
A warning sign device equipped with a continuous track assembly that provides a large contact surface for improved ground gripping, allowing the sign to move and stand firmly at accident scenes, featuring a foldable design and integrated rotating wheels for enhanced stability and mobility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional triangle warning sign is placed on uneven terrain, then it can be quickly deployed, but it lacks stability and may tip over
Solution Approach 1:
The warning sign is divided into separable components: a collapsible triangular sign body and a continuous track base assembly. The sign body can be folded into a compact state for easy transport and quick deployment, while the continuous track base provides stable ground contact when deployed.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure transitions from point contact (traditional flat base) to linear contact (continuous track). By extending the support from a two-dimensional plane to a one-dimensional continuous track, the contact area with the ground is significantly increased, improving stability on uneven terrain while maintaining quick deployment capability.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the warning sign uses a large contact surface with the ground, then stability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The continuous track is designed as a flexible, thin-walled structure that can collapse into a compact form for transport and then expand to provide linear ground contact. This flexible track design achieves large contact surface area without requiring complex rigid structural components.
Solution Approach 2:
The continuous track assembly incorporates movable wheels and a collapsible design that transitions between a compact transport state and an expanded operational state. This dynamic structure allows the device to achieve stability when needed while maintaining simplicity and portability during transport.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention provides a warning sign device. The warning sign device comprises a sign body and a continuous track assembly. The continuous track assembly is disposed on the sign body.