Inflatable Piñata with Self-Sealing Valve for Compact Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing piñatas are not designed to be of reduced volume for easy transport while maintaining aesthetic appeal, and they often cannot be reused after contents are dispensed.
Innovation Solution
A piñata design featuring an inflatable cavity with a receptacle for objects, sealed with a self-sealing valve and opening/closing mechanism, and fastening means such as fins for reduced volume and reusability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the piñata is designed with a large volume to maintain aesthetic appeal and hold sufficient contents, then the visual appeal and capacity are improved, but the transport and storage become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the piñata inflatable and deflatable. The piñata can be inflated to a large volume for aesthetic appeal and capacity during use, then deflated to a small volume for easy transport and storage. This dynamic volume change resolves the contradiction between maintaining large volume for appearance/capacity and reducing volume for convenience.
2Shape
If the piñata is designed as a traditional rigid structure to maintain shape and aesthetics, then the visual appeal is improved, but the storage space requirement increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the rigid structure into a dynamic inflatable structure. The piñata maintains its desired shape when inflated through the inflatable cavity design, but can be collapsed to minimal storage volume when deflated. This resolves the contradiction between maintaining shape for aesthetics and reducing storage volume.
3Productivity
If the piñata is designed with traditional opening methods to dispense contents, then the dispensing function is achieved, but the piñata cannot be reused
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the opening mechanism from the main body structure. The aperture in the receptacle can be opened and closed independently using the fastening means, while the inflatable cavity and receptacle remain intact. This allows the piñata to be reused multiple times by simply opening/closing the aperture without damaging the main structure, resolving the contradiction between dispensing function and reusability.
4Strength
If the piñata is designed with fixed structure to ensure durability, then the strength is improved, but the transport convenience decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a dynamic inflatable structure that provides strength when inflated (the tensioned membrane resists external forces) but can be collapsed for transport. The inflatable cavity design maintains structural integrity during use while enabling compact folding for movement, resolving the contradiction between strength and transport convenience.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates compact storage and transport while allowing for reuse as a decorative balloon after contents are removed, maintaining aesthetic appeal and reducing material waste.
Implementation Method 1
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AI summary
The present invention refers to piñatas and other container devices that store a volume of candies, gifts and/or prizes that are dispensed when the container device is opened. More particularly, the present invention provides a piñata of reduced volume to facilitate the transport thereof which is characterized in that comprises: an inflatable cavity; a receptacle of objects joined to said inflatable cavity, said receptacle of objects that has an aperture; sealing means of said inflatable cavity; and means for opening and closing said aperture of said receptacle of objects.Additionally, the piñata which is subject of the present invention has the advantage of being esthetically appealing to a user.