Built-In Air Pump Tent Structure for Fast Outdoor Inflation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Inflatable tents require external pumps for inflation, which are inconvenient due to their labor-intensity, time-consuming nature, and the need for a household alternating current power source, making outdoor inflation inefficient and cumbersome.
Innovation Solution
An air support and air rib combined tent with a built-in air pump assembly inside the air rib framework that automatically inflates the tent, eliminating the need for external pumps and providing a detachable power source for convenience and quick inflation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If an external electric pump is used for inflation, then inflation speed and efficiency are improved, but device complexity and portability are worsened due to the need to carry additional equipment and power sources
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the air pump, power source, and control system into an integrated built-in assembly that is permanently installed within the tent structure. This eliminates the need to carry separate external pumps and power sources, resolving the contradiction by combining multiple functions into a single integrated system that maintains inflation efficiency while improving portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The built-in air pump assembly is nested within the tent structure itself, with the pump body, power source, and control components housed inside the tent framework. This nesting approach allows the inflation system to be stored within the product it serves, eliminating additional carrying requirements while maintaining full inflation functionality.
2Device complexity
If manual inflation is used, then device complexity is reduced, but inflation time and labor intensity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The tent is equipped with a self-service inflation system where the built-in pump automatically inflates the air ribs when activated by a simple control switch. This eliminates the need for manual pumping while maintaining system simplicity, as the automation handles the time-consuming inflation process without requiring complex external equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical pumping action with an electrically-driven pump system. The built-in motorized pump substitutes for manual labor, automatically performing the inflation function that previously required significant physical effort and time, thereby resolving the contradiction between simplicity and inflation speed.
3Power
If household alternating current power source is used, then pump power is sufficient for fast inflation, but adaptability to outdoor environments is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The built-in power source is designed to be universally adaptable to various outdoor power sources. The system can accept power from multiple sources including built-in rechargeable batteries, solar panels, or external power inputs, making it versatile for different camping environments. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by maintaining sufficient pump power while adapting to diverse outdoor conditions without requiring household alternating current.
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 built-in air pump assembly allows for automatic and quick inflation, saving labor and time, improving inflation efficiency, and enabling convenient use without additional equipment, with deflation valves reducing storage volume and weight.
Implementation Method 1
a pump body arranged inside the main body
Implementation Method 2
The air outlet of the pump body is communicated to the inner cavities of the air ribs
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AI summary
An air support and air rib combined tent is provided, including air support tent cloth; an air rib framework formed by connecting a plurality of hollow air ribs to each other, wherein the air support tent cloth wraps around the air rib framework; a built-in air pump assembly arranged in at least one air ribs, wherein the built-in air pump assembly includes a detachable power source, a pump body, and a control switch; deflation valves arranged on the air ribs. The tent is provided with the built air pump assembly, so that the tent does not require an external air pump for inflation. No manual inflation is required, so that the labor is saved, automatic inflation is implemented, and the inflation is quicker. Compared with manual inflation, the air support and air rib combined tent greatly improves the inflation efficiency and saves the inflation time.