Inflatable Towable Spinner Apparatus Controlled Rotation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current inflatable towable vehicles do not rotate when towed by a watercraft, and previous attempts to induce rotation result in excessive spinning, causing rider sickness and dizziness.
Innovation Solution
A spinner apparatus is attached to the bottom side of the inflatable towable vehicle, featuring a base, post, cylindrical tube, and tow rope attachment member, allowing the vehicle to rotate as it is towed by configuring at least a portion to be submerged in water, with the cylindrical tube rotating around the post and the tow rope attachment member extending from the cylindrical tube.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If rotation is induced in the inflatable towable vehicle, then the recreational experience is enhanced, but the rotation speed becomes excessive causing rider sickness and dizziness
Solution Approach 1:
The spinner apparatus allows the inflatable towable vehicle to rotate dynamically at controlled speeds. The system transitions from a static non-rotating state to a dynamically adjustable rotating state, enabling the vehicle to adapt its motion characteristics to provide recreational value while maintaining rider comfort through controlled rotation speeds.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the rotation speed parameter from excessive to tolerable levels. By controlling the rotational velocity within a safe range, the system achieves the desired recreational effect without causing rider sickness or dizziness, effectively optimizing the rotation parameter for both safety and entertainment.
2Ease of operation
If the spinner apparatus is submerged in water, then controlled rotation is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spinner apparatus utilizes the natural hydrodynamic forces of water to generate and control rotation. The submerged structure in water automatically produces rotational motion through fluid interaction, eliminating the need for complex external control mechanisms while achieving ease of operation through self-generated controlled rotation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the inflatable towable vehicle to rotate at a tolerable rate for riders, allowing for controlled rotation by shifting weight during turns and straight driving, enhancing the recreational experience without causing dizziness.
Implementation Method 1
At least a portion of the spinner apparatus may be configured to be submerged when the inflatable towable vehicle is towed in water
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AI summary
A system may include an inflatable towable vehicle. The inflatable towable vehicle may include a spinner apparatus attached to a bottom side of the inflatable towable vehicle. At least a portion of the spinner apparatus may be configured to be submerged when the inflatable towable vehicle is towed in water. The spinner apparatus may include: a base configured to abut the bottom side of the inflatable towable vehicle when the spinner apparatus is attached to the bottom side of the inflatable towable vehicle; a post extending away from the base; a cylindrical tube, wherein the post may extend through the cylindrical tube, wherein the cylindrical tube may be configured to rotate around the post; and a tow rope attachment member attached to and extending from the cylindrical tube. The inflatable towable vehicle may be configured to rotate as the inflatable towable vehicle is towed.