Multilane Waterslide Segmentation for Simultaneous Racing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water slides in parks do not allow simultaneous racing of multiple riders, leading to long waiting times due to the need for sequential use of lanes and lack of features that enable equal distance sliding and excitement.
Innovation Solution
A cobra head snake waterslide design with at least two adjacent sliding lanes separated by a separator extension, featuring a wide surface area for swinging and slowing down, and a snake-like structure that allows for simultaneous racing with or without water, including a slowing counter flow nozzle and exit/returning part with visual effects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple sliding lanes are provided for simultaneous racing, then racing capability and entertainment value are improved, but lane interference and safety risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding area is segmented into multiple independent lanes separated by partition walls. Each lane is clearly defined with its own starting area, sliding path, and ending area, allowing multiple riders to slide simultaneously without interfering with each other while maintaining safety and order.
2Productivity
If the slide length is increased to provide equal distance racing, then racing fairness and excitement are improved, but waiting time and queue length increase
Solution Approach 1:
The slide is divided into multiple lanes of equal length, each capable of accommodating riders simultaneously. This segmentation allows multiple racing events to occur in parallel, maintaining fair racing distances while reducing overall waiting time as multiple riders can start at the same time rather than sequentially.
3Reliability
If separate sliding areas are provided for each rider, then safety and order are improved, but device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple sliding lanes are merged into a single integrated slide structure that shares common supporting elements, water supply systems, and ending areas. This combining approach provides separate sliding paths for safety while avoiding the complexity of completely independent slide structures, optimizing space and resource utilization.
4Productivity
If the sliding area is widened to accommodate multiple riders, then simultaneous racing is enabled, but construction cost and material usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of expanding only in the horizontal plane, the slide utilizes vertical dimension with multi-level starting areas and layered sliding paths. This dimensional transition allows multiple riders to race simultaneously while optimizing material usage and reducing construction costs compared to a purely horizontal expansion.
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 multiple riders to slide and race simultaneously with equal distance experiences, reducing waiting times and enhancing entertainment through a design that prevents lane interference and provides fair racing conditions and visual excitement.
Implementation Method 1
slowing counter flow nozzle
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AI summary
The invention is about a waterslide that is mainly used for the purpose of entertainment and sports and that offers a more than one lane sliding path to enable racing and of which the riding experience is through a vehicle which is called raft, tube or boat, takes the rider in various directions in line with its route and enables the rider to experience a back and forth swing movement while ensuring a safe sliding experience.