Stabilized Flotation Platform with Buoyant Ring Counterbalance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing flotation devices lack stability in water, leading to materials spilling or tipping over, particularly when holding larger containers or electronic devices.
Innovation Solution
A stabilized floating platform with a center platform and an inflatable material ring, where the ring's buoyancy exceeds that of the center platform, featuring through holes for containers and a large opening for larger items, and optionally tumbler rings for additional support, along with a tether for stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing flotation devices are used, then they can support materials on water, but they lack stability causing materials to spill or tip over
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the counterweight principle by using an inflatable ring with greater buoyancy than the center platform. This creates a stabilizing counterbalancing force that prevents the platform from tipping over when materials are placed on it, directly resolving the stability issue while preventing material spillage
2Quantity of substance
If larger containers are held on the platform, then more supplies can be supported, but the device becomes less stable and more prone to tipping
Solution Approach 1:
The inflatable ring with greater buoyancy acts as a counterweight that compensates for the weight and destabilizing effect of larger containers. This allows the platform to hold more supplies while maintaining stability through the stabilizing buoyant force
3Adaptability or versatility
If electronic devices are placed on the platform, then more functionality is provided, but the platform becomes unstable causing devices to tip over
Solution Approach 1:
The stabilizing inflatable ring with greater buoyancy provides a counterbalancing force that prevents electronic devices from causing the platform to tip. This enables the platform to support functional electronic devices securely while maintaining stability
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
Provides enhanced stability in water, preventing tipping and spilling of materials, even with larger containers and electronic devices, ensuring secure support on water surfaces.
Implementation Method 1
The inflatable material ring has a buoyancy greater than the center platform inflatable material
Data Source
AI summary
A stabilized flotation platform that is used for supporting supplies for those enjoying time in the water. The uniqueness is the stability provided by its construction such that materials contained on or in the device do not spill into the water.