Hinged Water Bucket Target for Ladder Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water dumping game apparatuses are overly large, complex, difficult to set up, and expensive, with prior art designs being cumbersome and inefficient in their construction and operation.
Innovation Solution
A water dumping apparatus featuring an open-top container hingedly attached to a base, connected to a standard ladder, with a target that tilts or rotates backward upon projectile impact, utilizing a shielding device and adjustable components to control the tipping point, allowing for efficient water dispensing and adaptable gameplay.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a bucket type container mounted on a standard with a target on a stationary or moveable arm member is used, then the water dumping function is achieved, but the apparatus becomes overly large and complicated in construction
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus is divided into separate functional components: a base for stability, a container with integrated hinge mechanism for water dispensing, and a target for interaction. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, reducing overall complexity while maintaining functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge mechanism is integrated directly into the container structure, eliminating the need for separate arm members and complex mounting systems. The target is attached to the container itself, merging multiple functions into a single unified structure that reduces parts count and assembly complexity.
2Reliability
If a complex release mechanism with moveable arm member is used, then water dumping is activated by projectile impact, but the apparatus becomes difficult to set up and use
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge mechanism is designed to automatically activate the water dumping function when the container is struck by a projectile. The impact force directly causes the container to rotate on the hinge, eliminating the need for complex release mechanisms, sensors, or manual activation steps. This self-activating design significantly simplifies operation.
3Reliability
If traditional water dumping apparatus design is used, then water can be dumped on participant, but the apparatus is expensive to manufacture and ship
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of mounting the container on a complex support structure with the target on a separate arm, the design inverts the arrangement by integrating the target onto the container itself and using a simple base with hinge mechanism. This inversion simplifies the overall structure, reduces material requirements, and makes the apparatus more compact for shipping while maintaining water dispensing 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
The solution provides a compact, easy-to-set-up, and cost-effective water dumping system that effectively directs water onto a participant while offering adjustable settings for varying gameplay conditions, enhancing user safety and experience.
Implementation Method 1
The force of a projectile (such as a ball, flying disk, or bean bag) striking the target located on the arm member activates the release mechanism
Implementation Method 2
The container is connected with a base utilizing a hinge type connection, the container tilts or rotates backward on the hinge axis
Data Source
AI summary
A water dumping game apparatus and method for using the same. The apparatus consists of a water bucket type container with target adapted to be filled with water and hinged connected with a base. The base is configured for attachment with a support apparatus such as a ladder or standard having a horizontal member. The force of a projectile striking the target causes the hinge to pivot and tilt the container so as to dump water on a subject dousee positioned adjacent and below the container.