Preloaded Balloon Nozzle Adaptor for Multi-User Bursting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing balloon-bursting games are limited by their design for single-user participation, leading to reduced social interaction, increased waiting times for reloading balloons, and safety risks from sharp objects.
Innovation Solution
A preloaded balloon nozzle adaptor and a multi-user balloon bursting frame apparatus with integrated airway pipelines, sockets, and inflatable pumps, allowing for simultaneous participation of multiple users and rapid balloon replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single balloon nozzle is used per apparatus, then the device complexity is reduced, but the number of participants is limited and waiting time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The balloon nozzle system is segmented into multiple independent nozzles (at least two nozzles per apparatus) that can operate simultaneously. Each nozzle can be loaded with a balloon independently, allowing multiple participants to play at the same time without waiting for balloon replacement, thereby reducing waiting time while maintaining manageable device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The adaptor is preloaded with a balloon before being attached to the nozzle. This preliminary action allows the balloon to be prepared in advance, and when one balloon is used, the preloaded adaptor can be quickly swapped without requiring time-consuming balloon attachment procedures, significantly reducing waiting time between turns
2Device complexity
If small nozzles are used, then the device complexity is reduced, but balloons slip off before reaching burst capacity
Solution Approach 1:
The nozzle system is segmented into a nozzle component and a separate adaptor component. The adaptor serves as an intermediate element that provides a larger, more secure interface for balloon attachment. This segmentation allows the adaptor to handle balloon retention while the nozzle maintains its simple structure, solving the problem of balloons slipping off small nozzles
Solution Approach 2:
The adaptor acts as an intermediary between the balloon and the nozzle. It provides a secure attachment interface for the balloon while connecting to the nozzle, ensuring that balloons remain firmly attached during inflation and bursting activities, thereby improving reliability without complicating the overall device
3Device complexity
If manual balloon reloading is required, then the device complexity is reduced, but the time required for balloon replacement increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adaptor is preloaded with a balloon before being attached to the nozzle assembly. This preliminary loading action allows for rapid replacement - when one balloon is exhausted, the entire preloaded adaptor can be quickly swapped with another preloaded adaptor, eliminating the time-consuming process of manually attaching balloons to nozzles and significantly improving balloon replacement speed
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service balloon replacement through the preloaded adaptor design. Users can independently swap adaptors without requiring complex manual reloading procedures or specialized equipment, allowing rapid replacement while keeping the device simple and easy to operate
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enables efficient and simultaneous balloon bursting by multiple participants, reducing waiting times, enhancing social interaction, and eliminating safety risks from sharp objects.
Implementation Method 1
allows employment of basic inflatable pumps that need only fluidly connect to the balloon bursting frame apparatus
Implementation Method 2
fluidly connect to the balloon bursting frame apparatus with no special equipment to compress air
Data Source
AI summary
A balloon bursting frame apparatus is provided so as to have a plurality of outlet nozzles, each outlet nozzle operatively associates with an inlet of a balloon by way of a preloaded adaptor. The preloaded adaptor provides a barbed conduit with raised flanges that define a lock groove to which a retainer ring of connection mechanism can snap-connect to. The connection mechanism also provides a cable tie for cinching the inlet of the balloon securely in place.