Rotating Recreational Vessel With Cushioned Wall And Drive System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional recreational devices that incorporate water are often large, require permanent fixtures, and lack portability due to the need for a significant space and slope for rotation, making them unsuitable for temporary or portable use.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a rotatable vessel with a cushioned wall and a drive system, supported by a stable stand, allowing for water-based recreational activities without the need for a large space or slope, and enabling variable speed and length rides, with the option to be set up statically or transported for temporary use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional recreational devices incorporate water and require permanent fixtures, then the recreational activity can be provided with desired slope and stability, but the device size increases and portability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The recreational device is divided into separate components: a vessel body, a support structure with connectors, and a drive system. This segmentation allows the device to be assembled and disassembled for portability while maintaining stability during use through the connector-based support structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The device transitions from requiring a large ground area for slope-based rotation to utilizing vertical rotation about a central axis. The vessel rotates about a vertical axis supported by connectors, eliminating the need for extensive horizontal slope space while maintaining rotational recreational functionality.
2Ease of operation
If traditional recreational devices require a significant space and slope for rotation, then the rotation can be achieved with sufficient area, but the device becomes less portable and suitable only for permanent installations
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure uses connectors that allow the vessel to rotate dynamically about a vertical axis. The connectors are positioned at elevated members that enable rotational movement while maintaining structural support, providing adaptable rotation capability without requiring fixed permanent installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The device can be configured for both permanent and temporary use. The modular connector-based support structure can be assembled for permanent installation or disassembled for portable use at various locations, making the device universally applicable to different recreational settings without requiring location-specific permanent fixtures.
3Adaptability or versatility
If water is incorporated in the recreational device, then the recreational activity becomes more engaging, but the inertia of the device increases and reduces the occupant's ability to rotate the device
Solution Approach 1:
The water is extracted from the rotating mass and placed in a separate contained space within the vessel. The water does not interfere with the rotational inertia calculation of the vessel itself, allowing the occupant to rotate the vessel efficiently while still enjoying water-based recreational activities inside the rotating enclosure.
4Strength
If the vessel wall is made rigid for structural integrity, then the vessel maintains its shape, but the occupant experiences harsh contact during rotation
Solution Approach 1:
The vessel wall is constructed as a composite structure combining a rigid outer shell for structural integrity with an inner cushioning layer. This composite design maintains the vessel's shape and strength while providing comfort to the occupant by dampening harsh contacts during rotation.
Solution Approach 2:
A cushioning layer is incorporated into the vessel wall structure in advance, between the rigid outer shell and the occupant. This beforehand cushioning prevents harsh contact with the rigid wall during rotation while maintaining the structural integrity of the vessel itself.
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 portable and versatile water-based recreational experiences, providing cushioned safety and adjustable speed without environmental dependencies, allowing for use in various settings without the need for permanent installations.
Implementation Method 1
The wall has cushioning for dampening the contact between the occupant and the vessel
Implementation Method 2
A drive system that includes a motor mechanically connected to at least one of the connectors for rotating the vessel and the occupant within the internal cavity
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention is a system for recreational purposes. The system includes a vessel rotatably mounted, a support stand, and a drive system. The vessel has a wall that defines an internal cavity, sufficient for at least one occupant to be received wherein the occupant is in contact with the wall, and a tunnel for accessing the internal cavity. The wall has dampens the contact between the occupant and the vessel. The support stand has two connectors carried by elevated members on opposing sides of the vessel for supporting the vessel. A drive system that includes a motor mechanically connected to at least one of the connectors for rotating the vessel and the occupant within the internal cavity.