Skyrocket Holding Structure With Clamp and Wind Guard Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for launching fireworks, such as using makeshift devices or manual handling, pose significant safety risks due to instability and uncontrolled firing, leading to potential injuries and property damage.
Innovation Solution
A holding device for fireworks that attaches to a stable support structure, utilizing interconnected tubes or a spent firework battery base for secure mounting, with clamping mechanisms and wind guards to prevent tipping and ensure safe ignition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If makeshift devices like glass bottles are used to launch fireworks, then the device is easy to manufacture and inexpensive, but the stability and reliability are poor leading to tipping over and safety hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device is divided into separate functional components: a stable support structure (tripod or base), an engagement part for securing the firework, and a head part for holding the firework. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the support structure provides stability while the engagement part ensures secure mounting.
Solution Approach 2:
The engagement part acts as an intermediary between the support structure and the firework. It translates the stable support into secure firework holding through clamping mechanisms, ensuring the firework is firmly mounted without requiring the support structure itself to be overly complex.
2Device complexity
If hand launching or sticking into meadows is used, then no additional devices are needed, but the control and safety are compromised leading to uncontrolled firing
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device is designed to be self-securing through its engagement part that automatically clamps onto the firework's guide rod. The device serves itself by providing inherent stability and control without requiring external assistance or complex operation, allowing safe and controlled firing.
3Device complexity
If glass bottles are used for launching, then the device is simple and inexpensive, but the base is small causing it to be easily blown over by firework forces
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure transitions from a two-dimensional base (glass bottle) to a three-dimensional stable configuration (tripod or wide base). This dimensional change increases the moment of inertia and makes the device resistant to toppling forces generated during firework firing.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure is designed with sufficient weight and base area to counterbalance the upward and outward forces generated by firework firing. The tripod legs or wide base create a counter-moment that prevents the device from being blown over.
4Ease of manufacture
If firework rockets are launched by hand or stuck into meadows, then no specialized equipment is needed, but the fire hazard and danger to persons are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device serves as an intermediary between the operator and the firework, providing a controlled environment for ignition and firing. The engagement part securely holds the firework while the support structure provides a stable platform, reducing the risk of uncontrolled firing and protecting persons nearby.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a holding device for pieces of fireworks, more particularly skyrockets, comprising an engagement part (112), the engagement part (112) and/or a top part (114) that is or can be connected thereto being designed to accommodate a piece of fireworks (118) to be fired. The engagement part (112) is designed to fasten the holding device to the top surface of a carrier device (102).