Balloon Deflation Regulator With Adhesive Puncture Noise Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional balloon deflation methods, such as puncturing or manual untying, generate loud noises and pose health risks, especially for noise-sensitive individuals, and are inconvenient and messy.
Innovation Solution
A balloon deflation regulator with a perforating pin and adhesion panel that controls the deflation process by securing the balloon and regulating air escape through a designated aperture, reducing noise and ensuring safe disposal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the balloon is punctured with a sharp object, then the balloon deflates rapidly, but loud popping noise is generated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a regulator device as an intermediary between the puncture point and the external environment. This device includes a valve mechanism that controls the rate at which air escapes from the balloon, mediating the deflation process to reduce noise while maintaining reasonable deflation speed
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of air flow rate during deflation by using a adjustable valve mechanism. The valve allows control over the cross-sectional area through which air escapes, thereby adjusting the flow rate parameter to balance between deflation speed and noise reduction
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the balloon knot is untied manually, then noise is reduced, but the process is time-consuming and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-attaching the regulator device to the balloon before deflation is needed. The device includes a pre-positioned valve and sealing mechanism that is ready to control air flow immediately when activated, eliminating the time-consuming manual untying process
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the knot-tying function entirely by using a valve-based sealing mechanism instead of a traditional knot. The valve can be closed to seal the balloon and opened for controlled deflation, removing the need for manual knot manipulation and significantly reducing the time required
3Productivity
If the balloon is punctured, then deflation is achieved, but the balloon flies unpredictably and is difficult to locate
Solution Approach 1:
The regulator device serves as an intermediary that remains attached to the balloon throughout the deflation process. This device acts as an anchor point, preventing the balloon from flying away unpredictably while still allowing efficient deflation through the controlled valve mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by attaching the regulator device to the balloon before deflation. This pre-attachment ensures the balloon remains controlled and locatable throughout the entire deflation process, while the valve mechanism enables efficient air evacuation
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AI summary
A noise attenuating balloon deflation regulator has a body with an adhesive panel on one side which adheres to an inflated balloon. A perforating pin is inserted through an aperture in the body and punctures an attached, inflated balloon. Because the region surrounding the puncture is held stationary by the adhesion panel, the puncture in the balloon cannot grow into a tear. The balloon deflates as air escapes through the aperture in the body of the deflation regulator.