Inflatable LED Tent Structure With Integrated Multi-Color Lighting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing inflatable tents require separate lighting setups and are cumbersome to set up, lacking integrated lighting solutions with multiple colors and effects.

Innovation Solution

An inflatable LED glow tent with integrated LED lights that emit multiple colors, inflatable legs, an inner and outer shell, and a detachable outer shell for customizable lighting, powered by an electrical plug, and secured with tie-down lines and weights for stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional tents are used, then they provide basic shelter, but they require separate lighting setups and are cumbersome to set up

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesetup convenienceVSAvoidseparate lighting setup
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the lighting system directly into the tent structure by integrating LED lights into the inflatable beams. This merging of functions eliminates the need for separate lighting setups while maintaining shelter functionality, directly resolving the contradiction between operational convenience and device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The inflatable beams serve multiple functions: they provide structural support for the tent while simultaneously housing and displaying LED lights. This multi-functionality reduces the overall number of components needed, making the system easier to operate without requiring additional separate lighting equipment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Illumination intensity

If traditional tents with separate lighting are used, then lighting can be provided, but setup becomes more complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting capabilityVSAvoidsetup time
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

By merging the lighting system into the inflatable structure itself, the patent eliminates the need for separate lighting installation steps. The LED lights are already integrated into the beams, so setup time is reduced while full lighting capability is maintained

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The LED lights are pre-integrated into the inflatable beams during manufacturing, so no additional lighting installation is needed during setup. This preliminary integration of the lighting system directly reduces setup time while ensuring full lighting functionality is available immediately upon inflation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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

Provides convenient, self-contained lighting with customizable color effects and enhanced stability, reducing setup complexity and integrating lighting into the tent structure.

Implementation Method 1

a plurality of lights emitting a plurality of light colors

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight Emitting Diode: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

a plurality of inflatable legs inflated and expanded by an inflation source

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectGas compression: Compression

Data Source

PatentUS20260071459A1Inflatable LED Glow Tent
Publication Date: 2026.03.12 SELDEN JR REGINALD L
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AI summary

An inflatable LED glow tent that also provides lighting with multiple colors and effects. The inflatable LED glow tent is a spider tent with a black outer shell and a white inner shell having a plurality of inflatable legs. The inflatable LED glow tent is blown-up by an inflation source to expand into an inflated LED glow tent and includes multiple color lighting and provides a luxury feel to its users. An additional embodiment of the inflatable LED glow tent also includes a false front.