Soap Foam Blaster Telescopic Breech Launch Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current soap foam producing toys are unable to launch soap foam over a distance for targeted delivery, limiting gameplay to non-directed volume generation.
Innovation Solution
A soap foam blaster device with a manual or electrically powered pump that mixes soap foam solution with air and pressurizes it in a launch chamber, allowing for controlled and directed projection of soap foam up to 15 feet through a nozzle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a constant flow of soap foam is generated for large volume output, then the quantity of substance is improved, but the ability to launch foam over a distance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device transitions from a static constant-flow foam generator to a dynamic system with two distinct operational modes: a foam generation mode for volume production and a launch mode for targeted delivery. The pump system can switch between continuous operation and pressurized injection, allowing the device to adapt its output characteristics based on gameplay needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The foam delivery system is segmented into two functional pathways: a continuous flow path for generating large volumes of foam, and a pressurized launch path for shooting foam over distances. This segmentation allows each pathway to be optimized for its specific function without compromising the other.
2Quantity of substance
If soap foam is delivered in a non-directed fashion for maximum volume, then the quantity of substance is improved, but the targeting precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device dynamically switches between a diffuse non-directed foam output for volume generation and a focused directed stream for accurate targeting. The directional control mechanism allows the user to aim the foam stream precisely at targets while maintaining the option for unrestricted foam generation.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the foam output have different qualities: the bulk foam generation maintains high volume with non-directed flow, while the launched foam is concentrated into a directed stream with precise targeting capability. Each local output is optimized for its intended use.
3Device complexity
If a simple foam generation structure is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the launch capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates multi-functional components that serve dual purposes: the pump system generates foam and also pressurizes it for launch, the chamber stores foam for both continuous delivery and targeted shooting, and the nozzle structure controls both diffuse flow and directed streams. This universality adds launch capability without proportionally increasing overall complexity.
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 the generation of large volumes of soap foam that can be accurately launched over a distance, enhancing gameplay by allowing targeted delivery and increased fun.
Implementation Method 1
pressurizes it in a launch chamber
Data Source
AI summary
The invention is directed to a soap foam blaster device with a switch (or trigger) actuated pump to create soap foam using an aerator that is directed into a telescoping breech for pressurization thereof. A grip member with a nozzle on the free end thereof is attached to an inner member and actuated rearwardly to collapse the breech thereby launching the soap foam a substantial distance for targeted direction of soap foam for improved gameplay. For another blast of foam soap, the telescoping breech is expanded again by moving the grip member forwardly to slide out the inner member within the outer member whereby another volume of soap foam can be loaded into the breech for a subsequent launch. Alternatively, soap foam solution may be manually pumped from the soap solution reservoir by a manual telescoping pump configuration to create foam and then manually launched therefrom through the outer nozzle.