Floor-Standing Piñata With Inflatable Support and Weighted Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Attaching a filled piñata to a ceiling can be difficult, especially when it has a certain mass, making it cumbersome to use.
Innovation Solution
A piñata design featuring a base with a receptacle and an inflatable cylinder that allows it to be placed on the floor, eliminating the need for ceiling attachment, with a base that can be filled with liquid for stability and a hollow body that can be filled with treats, and a cylinder that can be inflated for support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the piñata is filled with sweets to increase its mass, then it becomes more stable when placed on the floor, but it becomes difficult to attach to the ceiling
Solution Approach 1:
The piñata is divided into separate components: a base part that can be filled with liquid for stability, a receptacle, an inflatable cylinder for support, and a hollow body for treats. This segmentation allows each component to serve its specific function independently, resolving the contradiction between stability and ease of attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses an inflatable cylinder that can be filled with air to provide structural support and stability to the piñata. This pneumatic support mechanism eliminates the need to attach the filled piñata to the ceiling, as the inflatable cylinder provides sufficient stability when placed on the floor.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the piñata is made with sufficient mass to remain stable, then it stays upright during use, but it requires ceiling attachment which is difficult to implement
Solution Approach 1:
The inflatable cylinder serves as a pneumatic support structure that provides the necessary stability and upright positioning for the piñata without requiring complex ceiling attachment mechanisms. The cylinder can be inflated to provide structural rigidity and support the weight of the filled hollow body.
Solution Approach 2:
The base part can be filled with liquid to provide counterweight that stabilizes the piñata in an upright position. This liquid-filled base acts as a counterweight system that balances the piñata without requiring attachment to the ceiling.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the piñata is designed to be filled with treats, then it serves its celebratory purpose, but it becomes cumbersome to handle when attached to the ceiling
Solution Approach 1:
The hollow body is separated as a distinct component that can be filled with treats through a filling opening. This segmented design allows the hollow body to be filled independently before being assembled with the base and cylinder, making handling easier and maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of attaching the filled piñata to the ceiling from above, the invention inverts the approach by placing the piñata on the floor with the base down and the hollow body containing treats positioned above. This inversion eliminates the need for ceiling attachment while preserving the filling capability.
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
Enables easy and stable placement of the piñata on any surface, simplifying handling and ensuring it remains upright during use.
Implementation Method 1
The cylinder is filled with air and may have a connection for an air pump
Implementation Method 2
The base can be filled, for example, with a liquid such as water, which provides good stability
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AI summary
Piñata (8) comprising a foot section (1) with a base surface, a top surface arranged opposite to the base surface and a closable opening for filling the foot section (1), a receptacle arranged on the top surface of the foot section (1), an inflatable cylinder (3) attachable to the receptacle, and a hollow body (5) having a filling opening (6) that can be attached to the cylinder (3).