Inflatable Portable Chair With Integrated Pump and Air-Chamber Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Collapsible chairs, especially those inflated by pumps or lung power, are not convenient for transport and use in various settings due to their bulkiness and lack of ease in quick inflation at desired locations.
Innovation Solution
A portable chair apparatus featuring a hollow, collapsible chair made of flexible material with an integrated air pump for quick inflation and deflation, including a receptacle for storing the chair in a collapsed condition, allowing for easy transport and rapid setup at any location.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If the chair is made collapsible and inflatable, then it becomes more portable and easier to transport, but it loses stability and comfort during use
Solution Approach 1:
The chair is divided into multiple independent air chambers (seat cushion, backrest, armrests) that can be inflated separately. This segmentation allows the chair to maintain structural integrity while remaining collapsible, as each chamber provides localized support and stability when inflated.
Solution Approach 2:
The chair uses pneumatic air chambers instead of rigid structural elements. When inflated, these chambers provide the necessary structural support and stability. The integrated pump system enables quick inflation and deflation, making the chair portable while maintaining stability during use.
2Loss of time
If the chair includes an integrated pump for quick inflation, then inflation time is reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pump, battery, and control mechanisms are integrated into a single compact unit attached to the chair. This merging of components reduces the overall system complexity while enabling quick inflation. The pump is positioned to efficiently inflate all air chambers through a unified system.
Solution Approach 2:
The chair includes an integrated pump system with battery power that enables self-inflation without requiring external assistance or complex manual assembly. The user simply activates the pump, and the system automatically inflates the necessary chambers, reducing time loss while keeping operation simple.
3Productivity
If the chair is designed for quick deflation and collapse, then it becomes more portable, but it loses comfort and support during use
Solution Approach 1:
The chair is segmented into multiple air chambers that can be independently controlled. This allows selective inflation of comfort-critical areas (seat cushion, backrest) while maintaining quick deployment capability. The segmentation enables the chair to provide adequate support where needed while remaining portable.
Solution Approach 2:
The chair transitions dynamically between collapsed and inflated states. The air chambers are designed to inflate to specific pressure levels that provide comfort and support. The system allows for adjusted inflation levels, enabling the chair to adapt between quick deployment mode and comfortable seating mode.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient and rapid deployment of a comfortable seating solution in various settings, such as airports and events, by allowing easy inflation and deflation of the chair, enhancing usability and portability.
Implementation Method 1
an air pump attached to the chair for introducing air into the chair interior to inflate the chair
Data Source
AI summary
Portable chair apparatus includes a hollow, collapsible chair and a receptacle attached to the chair for containing the chair when it is in collapsed condition. An electrically operated air pump is used to alternatively inflate or deflate the chair.