Bubble Toy With Peristaltic Pump and Isolated Electronics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing novelty toys that produce bubbles and smoke often leak due to overproduction and inadequate construction, leading to overheating and damage of internal electronics, and are limited in their ability to create bubbles, fog, and fog-filled bubbles simultaneously or independently.
Innovation Solution
A toy design that includes a bubble solution reservoir connected to a housing via a shaft, with a bubble producing engine and air producing device, a smoke cartridge connected to an air blower through an air channel, and a discharge nozzle with a film producing assembly, allowing for simultaneous or independent production of bubbles, smoke, and smoke-filled bubbles, featuring a recirculation channel to prevent solution leakage and a motor with a peristaltic pump for controlled bubble production.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the toy produces bubbles and smoke simultaneously or independently, then the versatility and functionality of the toy is improved, but the device complexity increases due to multiple components and systems required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (bubble production, smoke generation, and fog-filled bubble creation) into a single integrated toy device. The bubble solution reservoir, smoke cartridge, air blower, and discharge nozzle are merged into one unified system that can operate in multiple modes (bubbles only, smoke only, or fog-filled bubbles), thereby improving versatility while managing complexity through integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The toy is designed as a universal device capable of performing multiple functions: producing regular bubbles, generating smoke, and creating fog-filled bubbles. The same basic structure (reservoir, blower, nozzle) serves multiple purposes depending on the configuration of solution and smoke, allowing one device to replace what would traditionally require multiple separate toys.
2Productivity
If the toy produces excessive bubbles, then the productivity and entertainment value is improved, but the reliability deteriorates due to leakage into internal electronic components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent separates the electronic control components from the bubble solution pathway. The electronic components are housed in a protected compartment within the handle, physically isolated from the bubble solution reservoir and discharge mechanism. This extraction prevents solution leakage from compromising electronic functionality, thereby maintaining reliability even during high-productivity bubble production.
Solution Approach 2:
The design incorporates protective measures beforehand by creating a physical barrier between the bubble solution and electronic components. The sealed reservoir and controlled discharge mechanism prevent solution from reaching electronic parts, cushioning the system against potential leakage damage before it can occur.
3Duration of action of moving object
If the toy operates for extended periods, then the duration of action is improved, but the temperature increases causing overheating and frying of internal electronics
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic components are extracted and isolated in a separate compartment within the handle, away from the heat-generating elements (air blower motor and smoke cartridge heater). This physical separation prevents heat transfer to sensitive electronics, allowing the toy to operate for extended periods without overheating the internal components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent addresses thermal management by transitioning from a compact integrated layout to a spatially distributed arrangement. The heat-generating components and electronic components are positioned in different spatial zones within the device, utilizing the third dimension (internal volume distribution) to manage heat flow and prevent thermal damage during prolonged operation.
4Ease of manufacture
If the toy leaks solution and oil, then the reliability is worsened due to damage to electronics and waste of materials, but the manufacturing cost and ease of manufacture may be improved by simpler construction
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the electronic components into a protected compartment, physically separating them from the fluid handling pathways. This design choice, while slightly increasing assembly complexity, prevents solution and oil from contacting electronics, thereby dramatically improving reliability without requiring overly complex sealing mechanisms throughout the entire device.
Solution Approach 2:
The toy is segmented into distinct functional zones: a fluid handling zone (reservoir, channels, nozzle) and an electronic control zone (separated compartment). This segmentation allows each zone to be optimized independently - the fluid zone can use simple, easy-to-manufacture components while the electronic zone is protected from contamination, achieving both ease of manufacture and high reliability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The toy effectively produces bubbles, smoke, and smoke-filled bubbles while preventing leakage and overheating, with a durable design that extends its functionality and battery life, allowing for simultaneous or independent operation of these features and an aesthetically pleasing light and sound show.
Implementation Method 1
a motor with a peristaltic pump for controlled bubble production
Implementation Method 2
a smoke cartridge connected to an air blower through an air channel
Implementation Method 3
a discharge nozzle with a film producing assembly
Data Source
AI summary
A toy for producing bubbles, smoke, and smoke-filled bubbles, which includes a bubble solution reservoir connected to a housing via a shaft. A bubble producing engine and an air producing device, which is connected to an air duct, are secured within the housing. A smoke cartridge is connected to the air blower via an air channel, which channel flows through the air cartridge and joins with the air duct. A bubble and smoke discharge nozzle is secured to a second end of the air duct, and the nozzle includes a film producing assembly and a discharge orifice. A channel with a tubular structure has a first end is submerged within the solution reservoir and a second end is connected to the bubble film producing assembly. Smoke and air are pushed through the bubble film producing assembly to emit smoke-filled bubbles, smoke and bubbles through the discharge orifice.