Inflatable Floating Wave System with Modular Power Nozzle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional surfing attractions require rigid structures for stability, which limits their portability, ease of assembly, and adaptability to different water depths and conditions.
Innovation Solution
An inflatable floating wave system with a modular power and nozzle configuration that allows the system to float on water, reducing the need for a rigid support structure and enabling operation in various water depths, featuring a self-buoyant power module and adjustable nozzle assembly for efficient water injection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If rigid structures are used to support the ride surface, then stability is improved, but portability and ease of assembly deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses inflatable structures made of flexible materials to replace rigid support structures. The inflatable base and vertical walls form a stable platform when inflated, providing the necessary structural support while maintaining portability and ease of assembly through deflation and storage.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses pneumatic inflation to create structural support. Air pressure within the inflatable elements provides the rigidity and stability needed to support the ride surface and water flow, eliminating the need for heavy rigid frameworks while maintaining structural integrity.
2Stability of the object's composition
If rigid ground or support structure is used, then stability is improved, but adaptability to different water depths and conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The inflatable structure can be dynamically adjusted by changing the inflation pressure and volume of different sections. This allows the platform to adapt to varying water depths and conditions while maintaining stability, as the structure can be reconfigured for different operational environments.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes physical parameters such as inflation pressure, volume, and structural configuration to adapt to different water depths and conditions. By adjusting these parameters, the platform maintains stability across various operational environments without requiring rigid fixed structures.
3Stability of the object's composition
If substantial infrastructure is used to support the floating attraction, then stability is improved, but device complexity and infrastructure requirements worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the support structure, ride surface, and water containment features into a single integrated inflatable platform. This consolidation eliminates the need for separate substantial infrastructure components while maintaining stability through the unified inflatable structure that provides all necessary functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The inflatable platform serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, contains water, creates the ride surface, and ensures stability. This multi-functionality reduces overall device complexity by eliminating the need for separate specialized components for each function.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a stable and adaptable surfing experience with reduced infrastructure requirements, easier transport and assembly, and the ability to operate in different water environments with minimal water usage.
Implementation Method 1
an inflatable base structure positioned over an inflatable elevation structure to define a ride surface
Implementation Method 2
a water injection system that uses the body of water to inject water onto a ride surface to generate a sheet of water
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods described herein include an inflatable floating water attraction system for generating a wave. Exemplary embodiments also include a power and nozzle module for use with a water attraction system.