iSUP-Powered Liquid Sprayer With Air-Regulated Cleaning Pressure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Inflatable stand-up paddle boards (iSUPs) require effective and convenient cleaning methods after exposure to elements, as traditional methods like using rags or pressurized water are inefficient and cumbersome, especially when transporting them to and from water bodies.
Innovation Solution
A liquid sprayer powered by a pressurized air source from an iSUP, utilizing a container with an inlet for air and an outlet for liquid, equipped with a spray hose, nozzle, and flow regulator, allowing pressurized air to clean the board without additional equipment or manual pumping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional cleaning methods like rags or manual pouring are used, then no additional equipment is needed, but cleaning effectiveness is poor and the process is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies pneumatic principles by using pressurized air from the iSUP to force liquid through a spray nozzle, creating an effective cleaning spray without requiring external water pressure sources. This resolves the contradiction by providing high cleaning effectiveness through pressure-driven spray while maintaining portability and avoiding additional equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses the iSUP's own pressurized air capability to power the cleaning function, allowing the board to clean itself without requiring external pressurized water sources or manual pumping. This self-service approach eliminates the need for additional equipment while maintaining effective cleaning performance.
2Ease of manufacture
If pressurized water sources are used for cleaning, then cleaning effectiveness is high, but portability is reduced due to needing external equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces the need for pressurized water sources by using pressurized air from the iSUP to drive liquid through a spray nozzle. This pneumatic approach maintains high cleaning effectiveness while eliminating the need for external water pressure equipment, thereby improving portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The iSUP serves multiple functions: it provides both buoyancy for paddling and pressurized air for cleaning. By integrating the cleaning function into the existing iSUP system, the patent eliminates the need for separate cleaning equipment, maintaining portability while achieving effective cleaning.
3Ease of operation
If hand or foot pumps are used to pressurize water, then portability is maintained, but operating pressure is low and additional time is required
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses the iSUP's built-in pressurized air system to force liquid through the spray nozzle, eliminating the need for manual pumps. This provides sufficient operating pressure for effective cleaning while maintaining portability, as the pressure source is already integrated into the iSUP.
Solution Approach 2:
The iSUP's pressurized air system automatically provides the necessary pressure for cleaning without requiring manual pumping actions. This self-pressurizing capability eliminates the time and effort required for manual pumping while maintaining adequate operating pressure for effective cleaning.
4Ease of manufacture
If multiple separate equipment items are carried for cleaning, then cleaning functionality is complete, but device complexity and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the cleaning function with the existing iSUP system by using the board's pressurized air capability to power the spray mechanism. This merging of functions eliminates the need for separate cleaning equipment, reducing overall complexity and weight while maintaining complete cleaning functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The iSUP is designed to serve multiple purposes: it provides both transportation/buoyancy and cleaning functionality through its pressurized air system. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate dedicated cleaning equipment, reducing device complexity and weight while maintaining complete cleaning capability.
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
Enables thorough and convenient cleaning of iSUPs by using the iSUP's air pressure to spray liquid, reducing the need for external pressurized water sources and manual pumping, making the process more efficient and portable.
Implementation Method 1
the container is configured to accept the flow of air from the iSUP when connected to the iSUP, such that the container is pressurized
Implementation Method 2
A liquid sprayer powered by a pressurized air source wherein the container may comprise one or more caps
Implementation Method 3
wherein the sprayer hose may be connected to the outlet and the spray nozzle may be connected to the sprayer hose
Data Source
AI summary
A liquid sprayer powered by an inflatable standup paddle board (iSUP), comprising: a container; a sprayer hose; and an air hose. The container is configured to hold a liquid, the sprayer hose comprises a spray nozzle and is configured to pass the liquid from the container through the spray nozzle. The air hose may be configured to connect to the container and to an iSUP. The air hose may comprise a flow regulator and one-way check valve. The flow regulator is configured to start, stop, increase, and decrease a flow of air from the iSUP into the container. The one-way check valve substantially prevents the liquid from entering the iSUP. The container may accept the flow of air from the iSUP when connected to the iSUP, such that the container is pressurized. When the container is pressurized, the spray nozzle passes the liquid out of the liquid sprayer.