Inflatable Trampoline Pad with Fluid Anchor
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional trampolines lack effective coverage of springs and frames, posing a risk to users and requiring complex assembly and disassembly processes, especially in windy conditions.
Innovation Solution
A trampoline design featuring an inflatable ring anchored by a fluid chamber, encased in an enclosure with inflatable posts and netting, which covers the springs and frames, providing user safety and easy assembly with a fluid-filled anchor and modular inflatable posts for enhanced stability and safety features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional trampolines use traditional spring and frame structures, then the trampoline can provide basic jumping function, but user safety is compromised due to lack of effective coverage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses an inflatable ring made of flexible material that can be inflated to enclose the frame and springs, providing coverage while maintaining flexibility for assembly and disassembly. The inflatable nature allows it to conform to the trampoline structure while protecting users from exposed springs and frames.
2Reliability
If conventional trampolines use fixed spring and frame coverage, then user safety is improved, but assembly and disassembly become complex and difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The coverage structure transitions from a fixed rigid form to a dynamic inflatable form. The inflatable ring can be inflated to provide coverage and deflated for easy assembly and disassembly, making the system adaptable between protected and transport states without complex mechanical fastening systems.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional trampolines use rigid coverage structures, then spring and frame are effectively covered, but the structure becomes difficult to assemble and disassemble especially in windy conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs pneumatic inflation to create the coverage structure. The inflatable ring is filled with air to expand and enclose the frame and springs, providing coverage without requiring complex mechanical assembly. The pneumatic system allows for quick deployment and easy disassembly by simply releasing the air pressure.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively covers springs and frames, enhancing user safety by preventing direct contact and simplifying assembly and disassembly, while maintaining structural integrity and comfort with antibacterial and anti-slip coatings.
Implementation Method 1
the anchor is formed as a fluid chamber configured to retain fluid
Implementation Method 2
An inflatable ring is formed around the trampoline frame
Data Source
AI summary
A trampoline includes a trampoline frame and trampoline bed. The trampoline frame is connected to springs and the springs in turn support the trampoline bed. A trampoline enclosure has enclosure poles. An inflatable ring is formed around the trampoline frame. Inflatable posts are attached to the enclosure poles. The trampoline enclosure has enclosure poles that enclose at least a portion of the inflatable ring. The inflatable ring is anchored by an anchor, and the anchor is formed as a fluid chamber configured to retain fluid. The anchor is configured to rest on a ground surface. The anchor can connect to a distal side or a bottom surface of the inflatable ring. The inflatable ring can be formed as a trampoline pad that is configured to cover the springs. Entrance panel is configured for releasable sealing.