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Mitra , J Electr Eng Electron Technol 2016, 5:1
http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2325-9833.1000120
Research Article
Iron Man Suitcase
Mitra M*
Abstract
Iron Man Suitcase is a new portable system and an advanced
feature of an Iron Man Suit that can fold itself into a suitcase
and can be deployed almost anywhere for use. It utilizes various
advanced mechanism and motors to unpack by itself to assemble
into Iron Man Suit. Unlike traditional Iron Man Suit, it does not has
interlocking large plates instead it has inter-weaving bands of small
plates, lowering defenses, but allowing it to be collapsed into a
much smaller size, roughly the size of a suitcase, when not in use.
Iron Man Suitcase is a sophisticated system designed to carry, protect
and charge armors. In many ways the case is a subset of the armor
using many of the same technologies to keep the suit mobile.
Keywords
Bullet proof; Compact; Explosive resistant; Hard; Heavy armor; Iron man;
Iron man suit; Impenetrable; Impervious; Resistant; Suitcase; Suit
Introduction
Traditional Iron Man Suit is constructed from a strong material,
which has interlocking large plates, which is capable of protecting its
wearer from projectiles, such as bullets, and including a hydraulic
mechanism and a power source, which enables the suit wearer to do
mechanical work, such as pushing or lifting heavy objects, using the
hydraulic mechanism.
Iron Man suitcase armor is also powered heavy-metal set pieces.
This suit is built as a base for experimenting on newer and better
transport features for Iron Man Suits, so that user would be able to
don them faster than before. It specializes in smoother transport, and
it is collapsed into a suitcase and can be deployed anywhere, allowing
user access to the suit especially in a civilian environment [1].
Working Principal
Iron Man Suit is an apparatus that comprises of a full body
clothing article constructed at least in part from a strong material
capable of protecting the wearer of said full body clothing article from
projectiles; at least one hydraulic mechanism associated with the
full body clothing article and carried by the wearer; a power source
associated with and carried on the full body clothing article, wherein
the power source is capable of supplying power to the hydraulic
mechanism, which, when actuated, enables the wearer of the full body
clothing article to do mechanical work using hydraulic mechanism;
and at least one sensor associated with the full body clothing article
and capable of detecting the body movement of the wearer of the full
body clothing article [2].
*Corresponding author: Mitra M, IEEE member, Alumnus with Electrical
Engineering Department University of Bridgeport 126 Park Avenue, Bridgeport,
CT – 06604, USA, E-mail: manu.ieee@gmail.com
Received: October 06, 2015 Accepted: January 23, 2015 Published: January
28, 2016
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Iron Man Suitcase Design Hypothesis
In Compact Iron Man Suit, plates are thinner than the regular
plating of Iron Man armor, and have a weaker armor composition to
reduce the weight of the stored suit.
First, let’s create a set of assumptions about creating a Suitcase
version of the armor. Since the primary factor would be to eliminate
weight even if it meant losing protection as well as firepower. We would
have to 1. Cut the amount of every item 2. Cut the weight of every item.
3. Eliminate the items that aren’t necessary in a portable suit.
Starting with the baseline of two hundred and twenty five pounds
for the Iron Man suit, we would have to eliminate the amount of
the plating. If fifty percent of the heavy plating and protection is
eliminated, the suit would be cut to roughly around one hundred and
twelve (112.5) pounds. (It would probably be higher because Iron
Man suit isn’t just armor plating. But for ease of calculation).
Second, in order to eliminate the weight further we have to
remove the weight of the actual plating, and this is probably the most
important part of the design of our Suitcase armor. We have to use
a variety of metals in the weapon systems. One choice for a lighter
metal alloy to replace the Gold-Titanium alloy of the Iron Man suit
would be Magnesium. Magnesium is the lightest structural metal and
is half the weight of Titanium, and while Magnesium is difficult to
work with certainly we can figure out how to make it work for the
suit.
However, a key disadvantage to using a Magnesium alloy
would be the lower level of protection Magnesium would provide
in comparison to Titanium. Magnesium just isn’t as strong a metal.
However, there are processes that can increase the strength of a metal
(even if they are in the experimental phase). We can use one of these
processes like High Pressure Torsion (HPT). When a metal, like
aluminum plating, is slowly pressed between two mega-sized anvils,
the molecules are forced closer together creating denser, stronger
plating. That’s HPT. In some cases the aluminum has increased its
strength 3-fold making the plating equal to some of the strongest
steels known. Hypothetically, this same process could be applied to
magnesium, giving a much stronger metal and creating a better level
of protection than just a regular Magnesium alloy, while also keeping
its lightweight properties.
Now, going back to our calculation, if the plating utilizes the above
magnesium alloy then we could remove the above weight figure in half
again because magnesium is half the weight of Titanium. Now our
portable Suitcase would weigh roughly about fifty six (56.25) pounds.
Lastly, if we eliminated the flight system, reduced the size of the
Weapon system, and eliminated other support systems we would
create more weight savings and create a portable enough suit for easy
transport. On the conservative side - if we eliminate sixteen (16.25)
pounds (for ease of calculation) then we could make the argument the
case weighs roughly 40 pounds [3].
Armor Proficiencies
The Iron Man Suitcase is an emergency Suit. It lacks of heavy
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weapons. Like the other Iron Man platforms which are powered by
self-contained energy source, portable Iron Man Suit relies on own
power source, thus having a more limited amount of power and a
power source is installed in the armor.
Essentially, the suit is only meant for usage in a civilian environment
when away from the primary Iron Man platforms, and not geared for
regular use on the more dangerous missions Iron Man may go on.
Against terrorists or emergency non-armor attacks, the suit would serve
adequately, but against Arc-powered opposition, the suit would be
woefully outmatched. The suit's thin connected armor plates would serve
to stop most forms of small-arms fire, smaller scale explosives, energy-
based attacks, and high temperatures. However, more powerful weapons
are shown to have extreme damaging effects against the suit.
Although it is an obsolete compared to the other Iron Man platforms,
the suit shines in portability and its ability to be quickly deployed in any
location from a small suit-case into a full suit of armor with 100% body
coverage, offensive capabilities, and limited functionalities.
Despite the downsides, that it could still have impressive strength
with large-scale damage, suggesting a high reliability. It also cannot
exceed certain speeds during flight for the chance of tumbling out of
control or not being able to maneuver adequately [4].
Iron Man Suitcase Deployment
The suitcase is armed by means of a key attached to a chain on the
case's handle. Once armed, the bottom of the case is stepped on while
on the ground, causing the case to spring open, flip up, and slide into
several sections as shown in the Figure 2. The armored gauntlets with
handles rotate into place for the user to grab while stepping into the
open armored boots. The handles protruding are grabbed and pushed
into the gauntlets which wrap around his wrists.
The main section of the suit is lifted onto his chest where the
power source cover is attached to his chest and initializes the main
deployment. The underlying leg mechanics and motors wrap around
his legs while the plates covering his back go over his shoulders. The
next stage of deployment is initiated when user pulls the gauntlets off
of the main assembly and away from his body, extending fully out.
The underlying arm mechanics and motors are extended with it
and wrap around his arms while the armor plates slide into place to
be deployed. The leg and waist armor plates slide down and begins
wrapping around the underneath assembly. The armor plates slide
down the assembly and into place before rotating flat to cover the
different sections of his body such as his legs and arms. As the arm
plates flatten, the gauntlets fit into place and the repulsors begin
receiving power from the Power Source.
Chest plates slide across and flatten to provide torso, waist, and
back protection while the power source lights up to begin supplying
full power to the suit. The shoulders and neck plates slide and lock
into place as the helmet pieces are brought up from the back and fit
around User’s head.
The deployment is complete when the faceplate slides closed and
seals, as the helmet and HUD receive power and finish initializing.
The entire process should have been completed in roughly 18-20
seconds, which while being incredibly quick, User is immobile and
vulnerable during that time, and thus the suit can only be deployed
when a safe moment is found and utilized [5].
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Control Mechanism Analysis
The Iron Man Suitcase contains various stepper motors and
control systems that is used for folding and unfolding of suitcase.
Stepper motors are nice because with each "step," they move a
fixed angle. These motors produce lot of torque and are able to move
heavier objects than a servo motor. One downside with the stepper
motor is the fact that it does not detect if the object does not move; it
just keeps going until program tells it to stop moving. However, this
type of motors may seem reasonable for this project [6].
The static half-torus can be used for strength, and would be joined
to the torso exoskeleton by a rigid set of struts. Half torus with an
inner coaxial cylinder excised, tentative diameter of cylindrical hole.
The inner steel hollow sphere is where the arm goes through, just
beyond the actual shoulder. Rings of little stepper motors on both
front and hidden edges of half-torus, gripping inner hollow sphere.
Stepper motors have outer ring rotor, inner stator, and rubberized
omni wheel "teeth" to move the inner sphere. Inner sphere will of
course be attached to a rigid exoskeleton matching the upper arm
dimensions, up to the elbow joint. The omni wheel design is required
for the teeth to allow frictionless motion axial to the rotation direction
[7].
Iron Man Suitcase Drawings
Iron man suitcase drawings are listed below (Figures 1-6).
Advantages of Iron Man Suitcase
I. This suitcase isn’t just a storage unit. It is part of the actual
armor plating. That works in its favor, because user doesn’t
need to wear any parts before-hand.
II. The armor does not have a complete feel to it. It looked as if it
were only half of the armor User normally wore.
III. It obviously includes the strength actuators (easily pushing
the car out of the way with nothing more than a gentle thrust).
IV. The suit is durable but not nearly as tough as traditional Iron
Man Suit
V. This includes the power cells that can be mounted on hips, the
gloves, the boots and the faceplate. These components alone
weights over one hundred pounds. The chest plate and its
power components weighed another hundred pounds.
VI. Iron Man suitcase is a technological wonder just like the suit.
Figure 1: Figure depicts an Iron Man Suitcase (packed).
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Figure 2: Figure depicts after the case is stepped on causing the case
to spring open, flip up, and slide into several section and the armored
gauntlets with handles rotate into place for the user to grab while stepping
into the open armored boots.

Figure 6: Figure depicts the mechanics and motors and direction of the
inter weaving bands of plates that are extended with it and wrap around
his arms while the armor plates.

VII. These allowed the suitcase to move as if it weighed less and is

as easy to handle as a normal business case.
VIII. The suitcase is armored and able to withstand any casual
Figure 3: Figure depicts that inter-weaving bands of small plates and explosive ordinance. It is also armed with a variety of defensive
underlying mechanics and motors. mechanisms to prevent anyone from opening the case.
Conclusion
Based on the above hypothesis and illustrations explained, Iron
Man Suitcase can be built using the mechanics and motors.
Iron Man Suitcase is an advanced feature and portable system
and is useful in causal explosive ordinance.
Author(s) Claim is:
1. A foldable Iron Man Suitcase apparatus comprising: a full body clothing article
constructed at least in part from a strong material capable of protecting the
wearer from projectiles; at least one hydraulic mechanism associated with it
and carried by the wearer; a power source associated, wherein the power
Figure 4: Figure depicts the underlying chest mechanics and motors wrap source is capable of supplying power to hydraulic mechanism, which, when
around his arms while the plates covering chest completely. actuated, enables the wearer to do mechanical work; and at least one sensor
associated with it and capable of detecting the body movement of the wearer.

2. One choice for a lighter metal alloy to replace the Gold-Titanium alloy of
the Iron Man suit would be Magnesium. Magnesium is the lightest structural
metal and is half the weight of Titanium.

3. Essentially, the suit is only meant for usage in a civilian environment, and
not geared for regular use on the more dangerous missions that may go
on. Against terrorists or emergency non-armor attacks, the suit would serve
adequately.

4. The suitcase is armed by means of a key attached to a chain on the case's

handle. Once armed, the bottom of the case is stepped on while on the
ground, causing the case to spring open, flip up, and slide into several
sections. The armored gauntlets with handles rotate into place for the user to
grab while stepping into the open armored boots. The handles protruding are
Figure 5: Figure depicts the underlying body mechanics and motors wrap grabbed and pushed into the gauntlets which wrap around his wrists.
around while the plates covering his front and back go over his shoulders
5. The Iron Man Suitcase contains various stepper motors and control systems
wrapping around the underneath assembly.
that is used for folding and unfolding of suitcase.

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IEEE member, Alumnus with Electrical Engineering Department University of
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