EASIBridge: Ultra-Compact 4-Person Launchable Space-Frame Vehicle Bridge

EasiBridge是一种轻型桥架系统，可提供高达18米的单兵便携式桥架，重量低于6公斤/米。建议对现有系统进行重大扩展，将EasiBridge桥接能力从人员扩展到重型车辆，最高可达12吨。对于任何深度的湿（河）或干的缝隙，跨度不超过18米，提出了一种变革性的跨越缝隙的解决方案。轻质合金/复合桥由简单的模块化、单件式、用户便携式管状组件组成，是灾难恢复和紧急通道的理想选择。空间框架提供多种功能，包括：a)用于军事通道和民用灾难恢复的快速通道桥梁；b)在第一辆车辆到达之前的无工厂/隐蔽安装；半永久性桥梁，用于救灾和疏散；d)建筑框架-临时避难所)临时通道平台（脚手架）可扩展，具有多种外形组合。该项目将进一步推动所有新型车辆桥接技术的创新，改变游戏规则。用户便携式系统，不需要工厂或电力来操作或安装。空间框架通过轻型链接张拉得到增强，这是EasiBridge“LADX”人员桥的常见特点。空间框架组件比现有的贝利桥紧凑20倍。在所有节点路口引入的新型可拆卸接头将允许整个车辆桥梁通过拆卸人力进行组装和安装-不需要工具，车辆发射器，机械动力或液压起飞或部署。改变游戏规则的便携性和功能，用于军事访问和民用救援行动。空间框架桥几乎适用于所有轮式和履带式车辆组合。轻便、紧凑、模块化轨道，由单独操作人员组装。所有部件在1.5米（15公斤）厚的甲板板内运输。该项目将开发新设计的第一个全尺寸原型。新的研发工作将集中在分析设计上，以确认成员尺寸和端部连接细节。分装配原型的破坏性测试将证明可拆卸构建细节的可行性。在这个项目中开发的解决方案将被转移到许多更广泛的应用中。空间框架技术与EasiBridge发射平台的创新组合为快速访问和灾难恢复提供了革命性的新功能。还可以建造各种桥梁、建筑框架或访问平台。该项目将交付£37.5万，55%的申请人贡献。如果该项目证明技术可行性，BANAIR将为内部工具，市场可行性和最终销售开发提供进一步的商业投资。该项目将为广泛的军事和民用救援应用建立雄心勃勃的新型可拆卸桥接概念的技术可行性。“创新英国”拨款将加速一系列创新军用和民用接入系统的商业化。可以创造/保证50个全职工作。

EasiBridge is a lightweight bridging system offering man-portable spans up to 18m, with weights less than 6kg/m of span. A significant expansion of current systems is proposed, extending EasiBridge bridging capabilities from personnel to heavy vehicles, up to 12 Tonne capacity.A transformative gap-crossing solution is proposed for both wet (river) or dry gaps, of any depth, up to 18m span. Lightweight, alloy/composite bridges formed from a simple kit of modular, 1-piece, user-portable, tubular components -- ideal for disaster-recovery and emergency access.Space-frames offer multi-functions, including:a) rapid-access bridges for military access and civil disaster-recoveryb) plant-free/covert installation ahead of 1st vehicle-arrivalc) semi-permanent bridges for disaster-relief and evacuationd) building frameworks -- temporary shelterse) temporary access platforms (scaffolding) expandable with numerous profile combinations.This project will drive further, game-changing, innovation in all new vehicle-bridging variants. User-portable systems that do not require plant or power to operate, or install. Space-frames enhanced by lightweight link-tensioning -- common with EasiBridge "LADX" personnel-bridges.Space-frame components 20-times more compact than incumbent Bailey Bridges. New demountable joints introduced at all node intersections will allow entire vehicle bridges to be assembled and installed via dismounted manpower - no tools, vehicle-launchers, mechanical power or hydraulic take-offs required to function or deploy. Game-changing portability and functionality for Military access and Civilian Rescue Operations.Space-frame bridges cater for almost all wheeled and tracked vehicle combinations. Lightweight, compact, modular trackways, assembled by solo operatives. All components transported INSIDE 1.5m (15kg) deck-planks.This project will develop new designs to 1st full-scale prototypes. New R&D effort will focus on analytical design to confirm member sizing and end connection details. Destructive-testing of sub-assembly prototypes will prove viability of demountable build details.Solutions developed in this project will be transferable to numerous wider applications. The innovative combination of space-frame technology with EasiBridge launcher platforms provides revolutionary new capabilities for rapid access and disaster-recovery. A variety of bridges, building frameworks, or access platforms can also be constructed.This project will be delivered for £375,000, with 55% applicant contribution. Further commercial investment will be provided by BANAIR towards in-house tooling, market-feasibility and ultimate sales-exploitation if this project proves technical viability.This project will establish technical feasibility of ambitious new demountable bridging concepts for a huge range of military and Civilian rescue applications. An Innovate UK grant would accelerate commercialisation of an innovative range of military and civilian access systems. 50 full-time jobs could be created/secured.