Stabilized flotation platform
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing floating devices lack stability in water, leading to materials spilling or tipping over, as they rely on weighted bases or legs that are not effectively described in previous designs, resulting in instability when used on water surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A stabilized floating platform constructed with a center platform made of rigid foam surrounded by a semi-rigid foam ring, where the semi-rigid foam ring provides greater buoyancy than the center platform, combined with through holes for liquid containers and a large opening for larger items, along with auxiliary tumbler rings and tethering options for enhanced stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a floating device uses a weighted base or legs for stability, then it can provide some stabilization, but it still lacks effective stability in water leading to materials spilling or tipping over
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by varying the buoyancy characteristics of different foam components. The center platform uses one type of foam while the surrounding ring uses foam with different buoyancy properties, creating a stability gradient that prevents tipping and spilling without requiring weighted bases or legs
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses composite foam materials with different properties - a center platform made from one foam material and an encircling ring made from another foam material with different buoyancy characteristics. This composite structure creates the necessary stability profile to prevent spilling while maintaining flotation
2Stability of the object's composition
If a floating device is made large and hollow to achieve stability, then it gains stability in water, but the device complexity and material usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The floating device is segmented into distinct functional components: a center platform and an encircling ring, each made from different foam materials with specific buoyancy properties. This segmentation allows each part to contribute differently to overall stability without requiring the entire structure to be oversized or overly complex
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the floating device have different material properties - the center platform uses one foam material while the surrounding ring uses another with different buoyancy characteristics. This local differentiation of material quality creates effective stability without requiring uniform increases in size or complexity throughout the entire structure
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 platform maintains stability in water by preventing tipping and allowing secure holding of various containers and devices, ensuring that materials do not spill or tip over, providing a versatile and stable floating solution for water use.
Implementation Method 1
The semi-rigid foam has a buoyancy greater than the center platform foam
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.