Compressed Gas Inflatable Ornament for Hats
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing novelty items for expressing sports team support, such as hats, lack a mechanism to easily and visually extend and retract decorative elements, limiting their interactive and attention-grabbing potential.
Innovation Solution
An extending ornament apparatus comprising a compressed gas cartridge and valve, allowing an inflatable ornament to be mounted on a hat, which can be automatically extended and retracted using a manual activation device, providing a festive and unique display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed decorative element is mounted on a hat, then the structure is simple and stable, but the visual appeal and interactivity are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming a static decorative element into a dynamic one that can extend and retract. The inflatable ornament transitions from a compact retracted state to an extended inflated state, providing visual variety and interactivity while maintaining structural simplicity through the inflation mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements the nesting principle by placing the inflatable ornament inside a housing structure when retracted. The ornament is stored within the hat or mounting structure in a compact form, and only extends when inflated, allowing the decorative element to be contained within a small space when not in use.
2Ease of operation
If an inflatable ornament is added to a hat, then interactivity and visual impact are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses pneumatics by incorporating an inflatable ornament that can be inflated and deflated using compressed gas. This provides an simple yet effective mechanism for extending and retracting the decorative element, improving interactivity without requiring complex mechanical systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies the self-service principle through the manual activation device that allows the user to easily inflate and deflate the ornament themselves. The system is designed to be user-operated without requiring external assistance or complex control mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If a manual activation device is incorporated, then ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the activation mechanism as a separate, simple manual device that can be easily operated. The activation device is designed as a standalone component that interfaces with the inflation system, allowing users to control the ornament extension without complicating the overall structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables a convenient and visually striking way for fans to express support, offering a fun and attention-grabbing means to showcase team spirit through an inflatable ornament that can be easily extended and retracted, enhancing celebratory experiences.
Implementation Method 1
a compressed gas cartridge and valve having a release mechanism, the valve being connected to the compressed gas cartridge and configured to release compressed gas from the compressed gas cartridge upon activation of the release mechanism
Implementation Method 2
The apparatus may further comprise an inflatable ornament, and the compressed gas cartridge may be configured to inflate the inflatable ornament upon the activation of the release mechanism
Data Source
AI summary
An extending ornament apparatus may comprise a compressed gas cartridge and a valve having a release mechanism, the valve being connected to the compressed gas cartridge and configured to release compressed gas from the compressed gas cartridge upon activation of the release mechanism. The apparatus may further comprise an inflatable ornament, and the compressed gas cartridge may be configured to inflate the inflatable ornament upon the activation of the release mechanism. The inflatable ornament may be configured to be mounted on an object.