Inflatable Seat Structure With Threaded Sleeves for Stable Support

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing inflatable seat designs are simplistic and lack functionality, failing to meet market needs for enhanced strength and practicality.

Innovation Solution

The inflatable seat incorporates an outer threaded tube sleeve, PVC plastic panel, connecting screws, decorative canvas fixed plank, internal connector ring, inner threaded tube sleeve, inflatable airbag, and inner cloth sleeve, with a sturdy and stable connection structure that includes a decorative canvas arrangement and PVC plastic panel for enhanced support and aesthetics.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If existing inflatable seat designs are used, then the seat is simple and easy to manufacture, but the seat lacks functionality and has insufficient strength

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveseat strengthVSAvoidseat structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The inflatable seat is divided into multiple functional components: an outer shell structure, an inner inflatable airbag, a decorative canvas layer, and a framework with multiple connection points. This segmentation allows each component to contribute specific properties - the outer shell provides structural strength, the airbag provides cushioning, and the framework enables multiple connection options, thereby improving overall strength without excessive complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The seat combines multiple materials with different properties: PVC or similar synthetic materials for the outer shell and airbag (providing durability and airtightness), decorative canvas (providing aesthetic appeal and structural support), and rigid framework materials (providing structural integrity). This composite approach enhances overall seat strength while maintaining manageable complexity through material synergy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Adaptability or versatility

If existing inflatable seat designs are used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the seat lacks practical functionality

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveseat functionalityVSAvoidmanufacturing simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The inflatable seat framework incorporates multiple connection points and standardized接口 (interfaces) that allow the seat to serve multiple functions: it can be connected to various types of outdoor equipment, adjusted to different configurations, and integrated with different decorative covers. The universal connection design enables the same base structure to adapt to different functional requirements without requiring complete redesign, thereby enhancing versatility while maintaining manufacturing efficiency through standardized components.

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

3Stability of the object's composition

If a sturdy connection structure is added to enhance strength, then the seat becomes more stable, but the connection complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection stabilityVSAvoidconnection structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The connection structure merges multiple functions into integrated components: the framework elements simultaneously serve as structural supports, connection points, and mounting interfaces. The standardized接口 (interfaces) combine locking mechanisms, attachment points, and alignment features into unified components. This merging approach provides stable, multi-functional connections without proportionally increasing complexity, as each component performs multiple roles rather than requiring separate elements for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS10154734B1Inflatable seat
Publication Date: 2018.12.18 GUANGZHOU BRANDSTAND EXHIBITION EQUIP CO LTD
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AI summary

An inflatable seat having an internal inflatable tube disposed within a cloth barrel and framed by a pair of fixed planks secured to a pair of internal connector rings and a pair of plastic shields and covered by a decorative canvas.