Frustoconical Floatation Device With Sensor-Triggered Annular Inflation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional floatation devices lack adaptability, stability, and comfort, posing risks in turbulent waters and failing to provide a secure fit for users of varying ages and sizes, with inadequate buoyancy distribution and limited response mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A floatation device with a frustoconical member, adjustable straps, and an inflatable annular strap equipped with sensors and an inflation mechanism that dynamically responds to water level and inclination data to trigger inflation and alert mechanisms for enhanced safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional passive floatation devices are used, then basic buoyancy is provided, but adaptability to changing water conditions and immediate response capability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The floatation device transitions from a static passive design to a dynamic active system with sensors (water level sensor, inclination sensor) and an inflatable annular strap that can automatically adjust and respond to changing water conditions and user status in real-time
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates feedback mechanisms through sensors that continuously monitor water level, inclination, and displacement data, processing this information to automatically trigger inflation when drowning conditions are detected, creating a closed-loop safety system
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional floatation devices are designed for universal use, then broader applicability is achieved, but secure and tailored fit for users of varying ages and sizes is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The device provides customized fit through locally adjustable components including adjustable straps for different body sizes and an inflatable annular strap that can be precisely inflated to match individual user contours, ensuring secure fit while maintaining universal applicability
3Volume of moving object
If traditional floatation devices are designed for compactness, then portability is improved, but adequate buoyancy distribution and stability in turbulent waters are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The floatation device is segmented into multiple functional components including a frustoconical floatation member for primary buoyancy, an inflatable annular strap for additional support and stability, and adjustable straps for securing, allowing compact storage while providing distributed buoyancy for enhanced stability when deployed
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Provides enhanced safety and stability by ensuring the user remains afloat, with rapid inflation and alert mechanisms to prevent drowning, while maintaining comfort and adaptability to changing water conditions.
Implementation Method 1
The floatation member having a top end and a bottom end opposite to the top end... provides buoyancy to keep individuals afloat in water
Implementation Method 2
an inflatable annular strap to extend around an upper region of the wearer... trigger the inflation mechanism to inflate the annular strap
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of a floatation device floatation assistance with an advanced safety mechanism are provided. The floatation device comprises a frustoconical floatation member defining a cavity to receive a lower region of a wearer. The floatation device comprises a pair of straps having a first end and an opposing second end. The floatation device further comprises an inflatable annular strap. The annular strap comprising an inflation mechanism and at least a water level sensor to measure a water level data and an inclination sensor to measure inclination data. The floatation device further comprises a memory to store instructions, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive the water level data and the inclination data, determine whether the wearer is drowning based on the water level data and the inclination data, and trigger the inflation mechanism to inflate the annular strap based on determining that the wearer is drowning.