Pull-Strap Inflatable Hip Model for Concave-Convex Contours

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing inflatable human models made of soft materials struggle to accurately simulate the complex concave-convex curves of the human hip region, leading to a wizened or swollen appearance, and are unable to replace hard plastic models in accurately depicting human body shapes.

Innovation Solution

An inflatable hip model design incorporating an inflatable body with a pull strap, featuring first and second connecting portions and a V-shaped structure, which when inflated, forms concave regions and simulates the human hip shape by using a center front sheet and pull strap to create a full and attractive appearance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If a film inflatable model is used to reduce manufacturing cost, then the manufacturing cost is lowered, but the appearance becomes wizened or swollen and cannot truly simulate the human body

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing costVSAvoidappearance accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The inflatable model is divided into multiple independent chambers (first chamber, second chamber, third chamber) separated by partition walls. Each chamber can be inflated independently to control the formation of specific body contours, allowing precise simulation of the human body shape while using cost-effective film materials.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different regions of the inflatable model are designed with different properties: the first chamber forms the upper body with a first partition wall, the second chamber forms the lower body with a second partition wall, and the third chamber forms the hip region. Each region can be optimized for its specific anatomical requirements, enabling accurate simulation of complex body curves at reasonable manufacturing cost.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Ease of manufacture

If a film inflatable model is used to achieve low cost, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but the concave-convex curve of the human hip cannot be simulated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing costVSAvoidconcave-convex curve
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The hip region is segmented into multiple chambers (second chamber for lower body, third chamber for hip) separated by partition walls. This segmentation allows independent control of gas pressure in each chamber to precisely form the complex concave-convex curves of the human hip while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The model utilizes changes in gas pressure parameters within each chamber to control the expansion and shaping of the film material. By adjusting the pressure distribution across different chambers, the complex three-dimensional concave-convex surface of the human hip can be accurately simulated using flexible film materials.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Manufacturing precision

If hard plastic material is used to simulate the human body, then the appearance accuracy is improved, but the manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveappearance accuracyVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The invention creates a copy of the hard plastic model's functionality using an inflatable film structure. By using multiple chambers that can be inflated to specific pressures, the film model replicates the ability to form precise three-dimensional body contours without requiring expensive hard plastic materials, thus achieving appearance accuracy at lower manufacturing cost.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The model transitions from a static hard plastic structure to a dynamic inflatable structure where shape is controlled by gas pressure parameters. This allows the film material to conform to the desired human body shape through pressure control, achieving the same visual accuracy as hard plastic models but with significantly reduced manufacturing costs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 design allows for a true simulation of the human hip with concave-convex curves, avoiding a wizened or swollen appearance, and provides a cost-effective alternative to hard plastic models.

Implementation Method 1

an inflatable body with a hip shape... internally provided with a pull strap... the pull strap is used for acting on the inflatable body, so that the inflatable body in an inflated state forms concave regions

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectGas pressure: Pressure Increase

Implementation Method 2

the pull strap is used for acting on the inflatable body, so that the inflatable body in an inflated state forms concave regions at the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical force: Mechanical Force

Data Source

PatentUS12451028B2Inflatable hip model
Publication Date: 2025.10.21 JIANGSU LEGEND & COMCO OUTDOOR PROD CO LTD
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AI summary

An inflatable hip model includes an inflatable body with a hip shape. The inflatable body is internally provided with a pull strap, the pull strap at least including two first ends and a second end. The pull strap is connected to the inflatable body through the two first ends respectively to form a first connecting portion. The pull strap is connected to the inflatable body through the second end to form a second connecting portion. The pull strap is used for acting on the inflatable body, so that the inflatable body in an inflated state forms concave regions at the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion. A center front sheet is formed in the region between the two connecting portions of the inflatable body, and a hip seam portion is formed at the second connecting portion.