Foldable Aquaplane with Telescopic Adjustability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current aquaplanes are large, difficult to carry, and primarily designed for single-person use, limiting their accessibility for general public entertainment.
Innovation Solution
A portable, foldable aquaplane design featuring a buoyancy device with interconnected head and body buoyancy elements, telescopic rods for adjustable height, and hooks for connecting multiple units, allowing multiple users and easy storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the aquaplane is designed as a large single-person device, then it provides sufficient stability and buoyancy for water skiing, but it becomes difficult to carry and store
Solution Approach 1:
The aquaplane is divided into multiple detachable buoyancy modules that can be connected together. Each module contains buoyancy chambers and can be independently handled, allowing the overall structure to be disassembled into smaller, more portable segments while maintaining sufficient total buoyancy when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The buoyancy modules are designed to nest within each other when not in use, with smaller modules fitting inside larger ones. This nested configuration dramatically reduces storage space and improves portability while allowing the modules to be expanded into a larger stable structure when deployed for water skiing.
2Device complexity
If the aquaplane is designed for single-person use, then it maintains a simple structure, but it limits accessibility for general public entertainment
Solution Approach 1:
The aquaplane modules are designed with universal connection interfaces and standardized attachment points that allow any number of modules to be connected in various configurations. This enables the same basic module design to serve single users, multiple users, or different water activities without requiring different structural designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The aquaplane structure transitions from a fixed single-person design to a dynamic multi-configuration system where modules can be added or removed based on user needs. The modular architecture allows the device to adapt its capacity and configuration dynamically, supporting anywhere from one to multiple users while maintaining structural simplicity through repeated use of standardized modules.
3Reliability
If the aquaplane uses a rigid fixed structure, then it provides stable performance, but it cannot be folded for convenient storage
Solution Approach 1:
The rigid structure is segmented into discrete buoyancy modules connected by flexible coupling mechanisms. Each module maintains its rigid internal structure for stability, while the connections between modules allow folding and compression. The segmentation enables the overall structure to collapse into a compact form for storage while preserving structural integrity during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The connections between rigid buoyancy modules utilize flexible elements such as foldable arms, hinges, or flexible membrane structures that allow the rigid components to be folded together. These flexible connection elements maintain structural stability when extended for use but enable compact folding for storage, resolving the contradiction between rigidity and foldability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates convenient carrying and storage, enables multiple users to engage in water skiing simultaneously, and provides adjustable seating and standing options for enhanced usability.
Implementation Method 1
a buoyancy device (9), a handle (2), foot pedals (3), and a seat cushion (5)... The buoyancy device (9) is composed of a head buoyancy component (1) and a body buoyancy component (13)...
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AI summary
Provided is a portable foldable aquaplane, comprising a buoyancy device (9), a handle (2), a pedal board (3) and a seat seat cushion (5), wherein the buoyancy device (9) comprises a head buoyancy component (1) and a body buoyancy component (13); the head buoyancy component (1) is connected to a front end of the body buoyancy component (13) in a foldable manner; the handle (2) is connected to the head buoyancy component (1) via a first telescopic rod (14); and the seat seat cushion (5) is connected to the body buoyancy component (13) via a second telescopic rod (15). By adjusting the height of the handle (2) and of the seat seat cushion (5), the aquaplane is not only capable of satisfying the requirements of riding on water in a standing state, but is also capable of satisfying the requirements of riding on water in a sitting state. The foldable structure of the aquaplane makes it easy to carry and store, and same can also provide sports and entertainment for both individuals and multi-players at the same time by means of a connection hook.