Inflatable Splash Pad Ring with Moving Figures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional splash pads and splash mats for children lack moving figures or additional motion, providing limited entertainment and visual interest, despite their use of stationary graphics and water spray features.
Innovation Solution
A splash pad toy with an inflatable ring that includes a base pad and moveable objects inside the ring, where water flow causes these objects to appear as if they are swimming, enhancing entertainment through visible movement and interaction, and can be connected to a standard garden hose.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If stationary graphics are used on the splash pad, then children receive basic entertainment, but the visual interest and engagement are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the static graphics into dynamic moving objects by placing figures inside the inflatable ring that float and move with the water flow. This dynamic element provides continuous visual变化和 engagement for children, resolving the contradiction between entertainment variety and structure simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses water flow through the inflatable ring to propel and move the figures inside. The hydraulic action of circulating water provides the mechanism for movement without complex mechanical systems, achieving dynamic entertainment while maintaining relatively simple structure
2Illumination intensity
If moveable objects are added inside the ring, then visual engagement is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The moveable objects inside the ring are designed to move automatically with the water flow without requiring separate propulsion mechanisms. The water circulation system serves dual purposes: cooling children and propelling the figures, thereby enhancing visual engagement without proportionally increasing device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs brightly colored figures and a transparent or translucent ring material that allows children to see the moving objects clearly. This visual design enhances engagement through color and transparency rather than through complex mechanical or electronic systems
3Illumination intensity
If the ring is made transparent to see moveable objects, then visual engagement improves, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses transparent or translucent plastic material for the ring that allows clear visibility of the moveable figures inside. This material choice enhances visual engagement while remaining consistent with standard inflatable toy manufacturing processes, avoiding excessive manufacturing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The ring is constructed from transparent plastic material combined with standard inflatable construction techniques. This composite approach maintains ease of manufacture using familiar materials and processes while achieving the desired transparency for visual engagement
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
The splash pad provides enhanced entertainment and visual engagement for children by simulating swimming animals or moving objects through the transparent ring, while maintaining compatibility with standard garden hoses for easy water connection.
Implementation Method 1
wherein the ring is inflatable using the liquid. A plurality of orifices are defined in the ring, wherein each orifice ejects a stream of the liquid when the liquid flows through the interior space
Data Source
AI summary
A water inflatable splash pad includes a base pad and a ring. The ring may be inflated with a liquid such as water from a garden hose. A plurality of spray orifices are defined in the ring, allowing streams of water to be directed upwardly into the air and onto the base pad. One or more moveable objects such as toy figures, glitter, shapes or other novelty objects may be positioned inside the ring. As the water flows through the ring in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, the objects translate through the ring in the same direction as the flow of water. A transparent surface on the ring allows users to visually observe the figures as they translate through the ring, providing the appearance of motion of the objects.