Integrated Fluid Delivery in Play Monoliths
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional play structures require complex site layout and construction coordination, leading to issues like misplaced hardware, high construction costs, and rigidity that makes them difficult to customize for unique site conditions.
Innovation Solution
The use of mountable panels or monoliths with integrated fluid delivery and dispersion systems, allowing for customizable play structures that can be easily assembled and adapted to different site topographies, while incorporating water dumping capabilities for enhanced entertainment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional standpipe systems are used in play structures, then water delivery capability is achieved, but device complexity and construction coordination requirements increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the water delivery function directly into the play structure components (monoliths/panels) by integrating fluid delivery elements, eliminating the need for separate standpipe systems. This integration reduces the number of discrete components and simplifies construction coordination while maintaining water delivery capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The monoliths/panels serve multiple functions simultaneously: they provide structural support, define play spaces, and incorporate water delivery and dispersion capabilities. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for dedicated standpipe systems, reducing overall device complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional play structures are built with standardized layouts, then manufacturing and assembly are simplified, but adaptability to unique site conditions is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The play structure is divided into modular monoliths/panels that can be independently configured and assembled. This segmentation allows the structure to be adapted to unique site conditions while maintaining simplified manufacturing and assembly processes for each individual module.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows for dynamic configuration of monoliths/panels during assembly, enabling the structure to be adapted to different site topographies and conditions. The modular design permits flexible arrangement while keeping individual component manufacturing simple.
3Productivity
If heavy equipment lifts are used for assembly, then heavy components can be installed, but construction time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the structure into smaller monoliths/panels, the patent eliminates the need for heavy equipment lifts during assembly. These smaller components can be manually handled and assembled, significantly reducing construction time and equipment requirements while maintaining structural integrity.
Data Source
AI summary
A fluid delivery system includes a fluid delivery element configured to contain a volume of fluid and release such fluid; a static fluid flowing element positioned adjacent to the fluid delivery element and configured to receive at least a portion of the volume of fluid from the fluid delivery element; and a fluid dispersion element positioned adjacent to the static fluid flowing element and configured to engage with at least a portion of the volume of fluid from the static fluid flowing element, wherein the static fluid flowing element provides a non-linear pathway for the portion of the volume of static fluid from the fluid delivery element to the fluid dispersion element.