iSUP-Powered Liquid Sprayer for Inflatable Board Cleaning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Inflatable stand-up paddle boards (iSUPs) are difficult to clean effectively and efficiently due to the need for pressurized water sources or manual pumping, which is inconvenient and time-consuming, especially when transporting them to different bodies of water.
Innovation Solution
A liquid sprayer powered by a pressurized air source from an iSUP, comprising a container, spray hose, and air hose with a flow regulator and check valve, allowing air from the iSUP to pressurize the container and spray liquid through a nozzle for cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If pressurized water sources or manual pumping methods are used to clean iSUPs, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but device complexity and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The iSUP serves dual purposes: as both the object to be cleaned and as the pressurized air source for cleaning. The air pump already required for inflating the iSUP is utilized to power the cleaning system, eliminating the need for separate pressurized water sources or manual pumping equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The air pump is designed to perform multiple functions: inflating the iSUP and powering the liquid sprayer for cleaning. The system integrates these functions into a single unified approach, where the same pressurized air source serves both inflation and cleaning purposes.
2Reliability
If manual pumping methods are used to pressurize water for cleaning, then cleaning capability is improved, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The iSUP's built-in air pump automatically provides pressurized air for the cleaning system without requiring manual operation. Users simply need to activate the pump, which then simultaneously inflates the board and powers the liquid sprayer, eliminating the time-consuming manual pumping process.
Solution Approach 2:
The air pump operates continuously to maintain pressurized air flow for both inflation and cleaning functions. This continuous operation eliminates interruptions and time losses associated with stopping and starting manual pumping operations.
3Reliability
If additional pressurizing equipment is transported for cleaning, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but portability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The iSUP carries its own pressurized air source built into its structure. This eliminates the need to transport separate compressors, pumps, or pressurized water containers, as the board itself provides the necessary pressurization for cleaning.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated air pump serves dual purposes of inflation and cleaning pressurization, eliminating the need to transport multiple separate equipment items. This multi-functional approach maintains cleaning effectiveness while preserving portability.
4Stress or pressure
If hand or foot pumps are used to pressurize the cleaning system, then pressurized liquid spray is achieved, but operating pressure remains low
Solution Approach 1:
The electric air pump automatically generates and maintains high pressurized air flow without requiring manual hand or foot pumping actions. The pump's motor-driven mechanism produces consistent high pressure that is difficult to achieve through manual methods.
Solution Approach 2:
Manual mechanical pumping (hand or foot) is replaced with an electric motor-driven air pump. This substitution provides more consistent and higher pressure output while reducing the physical effort and operational complexity required from the user.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Provides a convenient and thorough cleaning method for iSUPs without the need for additional equipment or manual pumping, utilizing the iSUP's air pressure to efficiently discharge liquid for cleaning.
Implementation Method 1
a container (605), a spray hose (625), and an air hose (615) with a flow regulator and check valve, allowing air from the iSUP to pressurize the container
Implementation Method 2
an air hose (615) with a flow regulator and check valve
Implementation Method 3
spray liquid through a nozzle for cleaning
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 the 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.