Inflatable air mattress tent assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing inflatable mattresses and tent devices lack an integrated air pump, making it inconvenient to inflate the mattress within the tent.
Innovation Solution
An inflatable mattress and tent device with an integrated air pump that allows for inflation of both the mattress and a pillow, using a pump positioned within the tent, which maintains the mattress in a fixed position and adjusts the tent structure as it inflates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If an air pump is integrated within the tent, then the mattress can be inflated conveniently in a fixed position, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The air pump is integrated within the tent structure itself, merging the pumping function with the tent body. This allows the mattress to be inflated conveniently at a fixed position inside the tent without requiring external pumping equipment, while the pump becomes a permanent structural component of the tent.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated pump serves multiple functions: it can inflate the mattress, inflate the pillow through the conduit system, and potentially deflate them by reversing operation. This multi-functionality justifies the added complexity by providing versatile operation within a single integrated system.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the pump is positioned within the tent, then the mattress remains in a fixed position, but the tent interior space is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The tent structure is segmented to include dedicated spaces for the pump mechanism, separating it from the main sleeping area. This allows the pump to be positioned within the tent boundaries while minimizing its impact on the usable interior volume for the mattress and occupant.
Solution Approach 2:
The pump is nested within the tent structure in a space-efficient manner, potentially utilizing wall cavities or integrated into structural elements. This nesting approach allows the pump to occupy minimal space while maintaining its functionality for inflating the mattress at a fixed position.
3Device complexity
If the pillow is inflated through a conduit from the mattress, then the system is simplified, but the pillow inflation control is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The conduit acts as an intermediary between the pump and the pillow, allowing the pump to inflate the pillow remotely through the mattress structure. This simplified connection system enables automatic inflation through the existing mattress infrastructure while the pump provides precise control over the inflation process.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient and controlled inflation of the mattress and pillow, providing a stable and adjustable tent environment for camping, with the pump remaining functional after inflation to maintain air pressure.
Implementation Method 1
The pump is configured for providing air to inflate the mattress
Data Source
AI summary
An inflatable air mattress tent assembly for integrating an air pump within the tent includes a tent. The tent has a pair of sides and a pair of walls. The tent has an interior that defines a space for a mattress to be positioned within. The mattress can be inflated by air from a pump that the mattress is in fluid communication with. The pump is attached to the tent and the pump provides air to inflate the mattress and a pillow. The pillow is positioned on a surface of the mattress and has a conduit. The conduit makes the pillow be in fluid communication with the mattress.