Inflatable Water Slide Integrated Bubble Blower Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current inflatable amusement products do not allow children to safely use bubble machines simultaneously, as safety concerns prevent the combination of inflatable devices and bubble blowers.
Innovation Solution
An inflatable water slide with integrated bubble blowers, featuring a bubble disc with through holes and a porous design, allows children to play with bubbles while using the slide by utilizing air pressure from a blower to create bubbles from soapy water.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If bubble blowers are integrated into inflatable water slides, then children can safely play with both bubbles and water slide simultaneously, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The bubble blower components (air duct, fluid reservoir, bubble disc) are integrated directly into the inflatable slide structure. The air duct connects to the slide's inner cavity, the fluid reservoir attaches to the bubble disc, and the entire assembly becomes part of the slide's inflatable sections, allowing children to simultaneously play with both the slide and bubble functions
Solution Approach 2:
The inflatable slide sections serve multiple functions: they provide the structural support for the slide, contain the air pressure for inflation, and house the bubble blower components. The air duct system serves both to inflate the slide and to supply air to the bubble blower, eliminating the need for separate systems
2Stability of the object's composition
If a blower is added to provide constant air pressure, then the inflatable sections maintain stable shape, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The blower is positioned within the inner cavity of the inflatable sections and serves dual purposes: maintaining the inflation pressure of the slide structure and supplying air to the bubble blower mechanism. This single component performs both functions without requiring additional separate systems
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses its own internal air pressure from the blower to power the bubble blowing function. The air that maintains the slide's shape is the same air that is channeled through the air duct to create bubbles, making the system self-sufficient
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables children to engage in both water play and bubble play safely, enhancing the play experience with a simple and effective bubble creation mechanism.
Implementation Method 1
The blower pumps air continuously into the inflatable sections, providing a constant air pressure in the inflatable sections
Implementation Method 2
The bubble disc comprises porous cloth
Data Source
AI summary
An inflatable water slide having an air bubble blowing function, comprising a slide starting platform air sac body (11), a slope climbing air sac body (12), and a slide air sac body (13). Any or all of the slide start air sac body (11), the slope climbing air sac body (12), and the slide air sac body (13) are provided thereon with a bubble blowing apparatus (2). The bubble blowing apparatus (2) comprises an airduct cavity (21), a liquid storage compartment (22) used for storing a bubbling liquid, and a bubble discharging plate (23) provided with a bubble discharging opening. The bubble discharging plate (23) is provided at an outlet of the airduct cavity (21). The liquid storage compartment (22) is provided above the bubble discharging plate (23) and is provided with a liquid outlet connected to the bubble discharging plate (23). The airduct cavity (21) is in communication with cavities of the slide starting platform air sac body (11), the slope climbing air sac body (12), and the slide air sac body (13) provided corresponding to the bubble blowing apparatus (2).